Chapter 149： Level 45

"Well, I'm actually hungry," Xiang Youyou said, not thinking too much, feeling the emptiness in her stomach. "Big brother, teach me after we eat!"

"You're in a hurry," Li Nianlong chuckled. "Alright! Let's eat first."

"Haha, thanks, big brother," Xiang Youyou was very excited, but she behaved gracefully at the dining table, because Master Liu and Miss Shao were also present!

Under the scrutiny of the two, Xiang Youyou felt a bit nervous, not daring to behave inappropriately.

"Youyou, eat!" Seeing her restraint, Li Nianlong picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in her bowl. "Don't be polite, treat it like your own home."

"Thank you, big brother," Xiang Youyou thanked him quickly.

"Don't be polite. Here, have another piece of pork knuckle. This sweet and sour fish is good too, a good balance of meat and vegetables. And here, have some radish."

Seeing the mountain of food in her bowl, Xiang Youyou felt overwhelmed. "Big brother, that's enough, really."

"If you keep being polite, I'll make you eat until you're full."

"I'll eat by myself, I won't be polite."

"Then eat!"

"I'm already eating, aren't I?"

Master Liu and Miss Shao exchanged glances, their faces full of smiles.

Nalan Ruyue picked up a spring roll and put it in Li Nianlong's bowl.

"Thanks," Li Nianlong smiled slightly and also picked up a spring roll for her. "You eat too."

Nalan Ruyue smiled sweetly and happily started eating.

After breakfast, Xiang Youyou learned a few acupressure techniques from Li Nianlong before leaving for work, while Li Nianlong went into seclusion again due to 'excessive blood loss.'

And so, another month passed.

During this month, the situation in Tianfu was calm, and the people gradually forgot about the assassination of Long Zongheng, Long Jingtian's self-detonation, and the incident where the assassin forced to self-detonate by the Liu family head. The gossip in life was gradually replaced by other news.

But for Li Nianlong, this month was a time of tremendous growth. With a quiet and undisturbed month of seclusion, Li Nianlong's abilities had undergone earth-shaking changes.

Li Nianlong: Level 45: (128000/207000)

Strength: 1071

Speed: 1076

True Qi: 3778

Intelligence: 1076

Remaining points: 0

Talent: Good Fortune Avoidance: Innately possesses the ability to sense fortune and misfortune, easily avoiding danger and seeking luck.

Skills: Chaotic Fist (Advanced 35%): Strikes without order, opponents are at a loss, strength increased by 30%, speed increased by 30%, effective for 30 seconds, no cooldown, consumes 20 True Qi per use.

Stealth (Grandmaster 43%): Enters invisible state, speed reduced by 20%, 30% chance of not being detected by disturbances, cooldown 7 minutes, lasts for 4 minutes, consumes 160 True Qi per use.

Heavenly Guardian (Advanced 97%): Envelops the body in a layer of qi, defense increased by 300%, lasts for 3 minutes, no cooldown, consumes 200 True Qi per use.

Plucking Flowers and Leaves (Advanced 0%): Qi vigorous, plucking flowers and leaves can harm others, effective range of 200 meters, attack power increased by 300%, attack speed increased by 300%, no cooldown, consumes 400 True Qi per use.

Concentration to Restore Origin: Gathers True Qi throughout the body, instantly restores 50% of health, can be used on anyone, no cooldown, consumes 500 True Qi per use.

Money: 775,008,4700

Equipment: Omitted...

Special Items: None

Life Professions:

Architect (Master): Can build any structure. Well, you can go build a space fortress now.

Acupuncturist (Master): Can acupuncture remotely, effective range of 5 meters, consumes 1 True Qi per acupoint.

Body Technician (Master): Can manipulate the body's cells at the most subtle level, transforming into deer, horse, lion, or tiger. Just saying, you're like a Transformer.

Fisherman (Novice 5%): All aquatic creatures are your hunting targets. Catching volume increased by 50%, underwater movement speed increased by 50%, diving time increased by 50%.

Archer God (Master): Shoots arrows continuously, accurate control of four arrows, five times damage within 100 meters, three times damage within 200 meters, critical hits within 400 meters, no misses within 600 meters, 80% hit rate within 1000 meters.

Permissions: Level 4 — Shop, Training Ground, Alchemy Room, Refining Room.

During this month, Li Nianlong gained experience from the training ground and received experience pills from clearing stages. Not only did he increase four levels, but he also obtained the right shoulder armor, left arm armor, and right arm armor of the Divine Walk set. Now he had obtained six pieces of the Divine Walk set, only four pieces short of completing the set and triggering its effects.

But the biggest gain was from a month of alchemy, which gave Li Nianlong 3000 attribute pills. With the 50 attribute points he had before, Li Nianlong had all four attributes reaching five digits. By now, he could proudly say to the world, "I am the best in the world!"

However, Li Nianlong also had worries. After upgrading Plucking Flowers and Leaves to advanced level during this month, although its power increased, the consumption of True Qi doubled. With his current True Qi value, Plucking Flowers and Leaves could only be used as a secret weapon, rather than a regular attack method.

Because of the large True Qi consumption of Plucking Flowers and Leaves, he didn't dare to continue honing it after reaching the advanced level. So, the proficiency remained at advanced 0%. The same went for Heavenly Guardian. When it reached advanced 97%, Plucking Flowers and Leaves was upgraded, scaring him into stopping the training temporarily. He spent the rest of the time honing life skills.

During this period, Body Technician and Archer God both reached the master level. Now, out of the five life professions, four had reached the master level, and all of them had powerful effects.

Especially Body Technician, which could manipulate the body's cells and change genetic structures, allowing transformation into other species. When he saw himself transform into a lion in the secret room, Li Nianlong was genuinely shocked. The power beyond human form made him feel as mighty as a lion.

At that time, he wondered if the ultimate level of Body Technician would allow manipulation of the genetic chain, achieving endless transformations, somewhat like the liquid bio-robots in Terminator!

With the attainment of mastery in the Body Artisan profession, the Archer God profession also reached its peak. Rapid Fire and Triple Shot evolved from precise control to effortless execution, while precise control became Quadruple Shot, perfectly fitting four arrows between the five fingers. This transformation in technique was accompanied by significant increases in power and range. Within a hundred meters, damage was multiplied by five; within two hundred meters, damage was tripled; within four hundred meters, arrows would critically strike; within six hundred meters, every shot would find its mark, boasting an 80% hit rate within a kilometer.

What was the intention behind all this? Even the world's greatest sniper couldn't match such capabilities!

Li Nianlong felt he was truly becoming invincible. However, many of his skills required immense amounts of qi. He believed he needed to continue refining attribute elixirs to raise his qi reserves to a hundred thousand, which would truly make him formidable.

Emerging from his trials, it was already winter. Despite being a basin region, winters in Tianfu were not as harsh as in the north, but the damp and foggy climate was discomforting. Especially without central heating, many families had to endure by toughing it out or relying on electric heaters. Of course, some households used air conditioning units, despite their high energy consumption.

Feeling the damp chill in the air, Li Nianlong remained unaffected. With his current constitution, he could bathe with penguins in Antarctica without a care. Winter in Tianfu was no different from any other season for him.

"Brother."

In front of an artificial rockery, a girl dressed in plain attire looked at him with pleasant surprise. Her rosy cheeks stood out amidst the cold wind, her cute and vibrant appearance complemented by the pink boots protecting her delicate feet.

Li Nianlong smiled gently, opening his arms to embrace the girl. She felt cold, prompting Li Nianlong to hold her tighter. "Ruyue, I'm back."

Nalan Ruyue hugged Li Nianlong tightly, her icy body unable to cool the warmth within her heart.

"Brother!" A voice called out from afar. Li Nianlong looked up to see Xiang Youyou, clad in colorful sportswear, running towards them.

"Youyou, what brings you here?" Li Nianlong was surprised. It was ten in the morning, not a Sunday, so why was Xiang Youyou at the Liu residence?

"I have something important to discuss with you." Xiang Youyou approached, her eyes flashing with concern upon seeing them embracing.

"Important?" Li Nianlong's expression turned to surprise. He patted Nalan Ruyue's back, and she understood, reluctantly leaving Li Nianlong's embrace and gesturing to Xiang Youyou: "Sister Youyou."

Xiang Youyou nodded with a smile and then addressed Li Nianlong, "I just received news from the Xiang family. A renowned international assassin organization has issued a high-priced bounty: ten billion soft sister coins for your life."

"Hmm?" Li Nianlong paused, then exploded in anger, "Bastards! Is my life only worth ten billion!? Those fools don't know the value of a gem! Disgusting!"

Xiang Youyou: "..."

Nalan Ruyue: "..."

Wiping the cold sweat from her forehead, Xiang Youyou cleared her throat, "Brother, your life is indeed priceless, but those idiots don't know that! This news just came out recently, so you must prepare early, Brother."

"Prepare?" Li Nianlong sneered, "I may not underestimate them, but in my eyes, they're just a bunch of ants. I can crush as many as I want. Whether they come or not, they'll just be trash mobs sending me experience points and equipment."

"It's good that Brother is confident, but don't be careless," Xiang Youyou said sternly. She only knew that Li Nianlong was powerful but wasn't aware of the specifics of his strength. Fearful that he might become complacent, she urged with a hint of severity, "Even a lion must exert all its strength to catch a hare. Ants can kill elephants in numbers. No matter how strong Brother is, he's still flesh and blood. Assassins stop at nothing, and if they use biochemical weapons, how will Brother defend himself?"

Xiang Youyou's attitude made Li Nianlong slightly stunned. He nodded thoughtfully, "You're right, I've been too careless."

Seeing Li Nianlong's improved attitude, Xiang Youyou finally smiled, "It's good that Brother isn't careless. I can rest assured then."

Li Nianlong smiled faintly, "I just have confidence in myself."

"It seems I've been worrying for nothing," Xiang Youyou chuckled slightly. Then she asked, "Brother, the Martial Arts Tournament is approaching. How are your preparations?"