Su Yuan's behavior today, so different from usual, naturally caught the attention of the physical education teacher, Zhuge Tie.
At first, he didn't pay much attention, thinking that Su Yuan was just showing off for a moment, and would naturally return to his original position once he was exhausted.
But as time went by, when Su Yuan climbed step by step to the top three of the team and kept biting behind Wu Xingqi without showing any signs of falling behind, Zhuge Tie became a bit unsettled.
"Why is Su Yuan's long-distance running performance so outstanding today? Clearly, he was only at a mid-level standard during the last long-distance test."
He carefully scrutinized Su Yuan, and as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, his sharp eyes looked through every piece of Su Yuan's exposed skin, observing the tendons and muscles beneath.
Su Yuan's rapidly growing and strengthening muscles were also clearly visible to Zhuge Tie.
Such a rate of physical enhancement was absolutely not normal.
"Why does it feel a bit like those bodybuilders who used enhancers? Both the mental excitement and the rate of muscle growth, as well as the top of his... Su Yuan's head also seems a bit pointy, though it's not obvious."
This thought suddenly cropped up in Zhuge Tie's mind, but he immediately dismissed it.
"No, although his muscle increase rate is unusual, compared to the dead muscle built by those bodybuilders who use enhancers, his muscles are very coordinated and flexible."
"Could it be…"
Zhuge Tie was shocked as an even more astonishing idea emerged in his mind.
"Thinking back, he just ate the food at noon with Teacher Li and Teacher Yue, which can satisfy the nutritional needs of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Perhaps it's because of this that his body's strength increased explosively!"
If you don't eat enough, you can't exert your strength, and your beauty can't be shown!
This phrase suddenly came to Zhuge Tie's mind.
"Su Yuan's previous mediocre performance, could it be because he didn't eat well, and his nutrition couldn't keep up? And today, he suddenly replenished a lot of nutrition, so he finally showcased his hidden body refinement talent?"
"Could it be that I've been neglecting a body refinement genius all this time!"
The more he thought about it, the more he felt it was possible, and his mood became increasingly excited.
Besides being excited, he also felt a deep sense of guilt, wondering why he hadn't taken better care of Su Yuan earlier.
If Su Yuan's refinement talent had been discovered in high school, no, even kindergarten, perhaps he might have already been guaranteed a spot in the top ten Immortal Dao Academies by now.
Thinking of this, Zhuge Tie couldn't help but feel regretful.
But he quickly perked up again. There was still more than half a year before the college entrance exams. Discovering Su Yuan's talent now and nurturing it wasn't too late!
He, Zhuge Tie, would never be an incompetent teacher who misguides students.
Time flew by, and the one and a half hour long-distance run ended. Although Su Yuan didn't manage to overtake Wu Xingqi, he was only half a body length behind.
If the running time had been longer, he would have definitely surpassed this dark-skinned girl.
"Section Chief Su, you were so strong today! To catch up with me, you unleashed such potential; is this love?"
Wu Xingqi, her pretty face covered in fine sweat, puffed as she approached Su Yuan in amazement:
"I was almost caught by you, and then I really would have had to keep my promise."
I never made any agreement with you, sis.
Su Yuan really wanted to retort.
But at that moment, his expression suddenly changed, he staggered forward, and instinctively grasped for anything to support himself, coincidentally pressing on Wu Xingqi's double... shoulders.
Wu Xingqi looked somewhat surprised at the boy who might collapse into her arms any moment, incredulously saying:
"Is this the courage that love gives you? Section Chief Su, I respect you as a man!"
Saying so, she gave a thumbs up.
"Help me up, I can barely stand."
Su Yuan said, weakly.
"Oh."
With Wu Xingqi's support, having caught his breath a little, Su Yuan couldn't help but curse the system dog in his heart.
The blue pill's side effects weren't explained clearly; he was completely exhausted once the effect wore off.
Luckily, the pointed head caused by the drug's effect had returned to normal, leaving no aftereffects.
At this moment, Zhuge Tie walked over, glanced at Su Yuan a few times, and calmly said:
"Your muscles are sore and torn in many places; it's impressive that you managed to persist through this one and a half hour long-distance run."
As he spoke, he handed Su Yuan a capsule-shaped healing medicine.
Even though Zhuge Tie's expression was stern, his heart held greater admiration for Su Yuan.
Having body refinement talent isn't much, but this kid not only has talent, he also endures hardship, running with injuries to the end without slowing down.
With such perseverance, he'll certainly become a qualified sports student in the future.
After graduation, even when working at the construction site, he could carry two extra bricks than others.
"Thank you, Teacher."
After taking the healing capsule, Su Yuan soon felt the pain throughout his body slowly subsiding.
However, this medicine's effect couldn't compare with that of the blue pill.
Indeed, the stuff the system gave was too pure.
Just then, a "ding dong" sounded in Su Yuan's mind.
[Task Progress: Martial Arts Elder Affinity (125/80) Body Refinement Elder Affinity (85/80)]
[Task Reward: Ancient Corpse Refining (Issued)]
[Ancient Corpse Refining: By locking the soul within the body, one can refine any living being with a soul into a walking corpse controlled by the refiner. The higher the level of the living being, the stronger the refined walking corpse!]
The next second, Su Yuan's mind fully absorbed all the knowledge about Ancient Corpse Refining.
Sure enough, this Ancient Corpse Refining technique was as evil as its name implied. The knowledge contained within was incredibly sinister, and just a glance made it feel like the soul was being tainted, yet Su Yuan managed to fully comprehend it in an instant.
This feeling of suddenly becoming a corpse refining expert, how should I put it...
He glanced at Wu Xingqi, who was supporting him, and suddenly nine methods of refining her into a walking corpse emerged in his mind.
Thus, the few moments of shame caused by this dark-skinned girl being so close to him instantly vanished into thin air.
Does this wretched Ancient Corpse Refining technique also help cultivators eliminate emotions and desires?
But I don't intend to be an ascetic monk; wouldn't a sweet relationship be nice?
Su Yuan was speechless to the extreme, this wretched Ancient Corpse Refining seemed to have nothing but drawbacks!
He quickly used the Brahma Purifying Demon Heart to suppress any effect this technique had on his emotions and desires, only then he stopped viewing Wu Xingqi as a corpse.
After Zhuge Tie allowed the students of class 2 to rest for a while, a new round of physical activities began.
Originally, PE class only lasted two hours, and next was a one-hour math class included in the general education courses.
But just as the math class was about to begin, Zhuge Tie, the PE teacher, announced that the math teacher was unwell and the PE class would continue.
As soon as this news was announced, the entire field was filled with wails that sounded one after another.
Luckily, because of his muscle sprain, Su Yuan was able to rest during the subsequent PE class; otherwise, without the blue pill's support, he wouldn't have been able to keep up.