All-Purpose Essence: 2
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Besides spirit and charm, which can still be increased, the plus signs behind the other three attributes have all turned into an unselectable gray state.
The All-Purpose Essence would just go to waste sitting there, so it's better to directly enhance attributes and convert it into personal strength.
With the last two points remaining, Qin Yuesheng maxed out spirit first and then added one point to charm. This way, he would only need one more All-Purpose Essence to have all five attributes reach the level of a normal person.
In just two short days, such rapid progress is indeed worthy of celebration.
"Young master, can I just leave this thing on your table?" the Hospital Guard asked as he entered Qin Yuesheng's room carrying a Buddha statue.
"Yes, just leave it there," Qin Yuesheng nodded.
After the Hospital Guard completed his task and left, Qin Yuesheng immediately shut the door and sat carefully scrutinizing the Buddha statue.
Although Qin Yuesheng currently didn't know exactly what the white human face that could attach to bodies was, the fact that the Buddha statue could inflict significant damage on such things proves not only its precious value but also its usefulness.
For something so useful and wanting to understand its nature, what would ordinary people do?
Qin Yuesheng didn't know. He only knew that his super assistant had a function called "decompose."
Activate the decompose function and hold the head of the Buddha statue.
[Yes/No—Decompose 'Mysterious Buddha Statue']
"Yes."
[Decomposition successful. Obtained 'Evil-Warding Refined Iron x10' 'Exalted Monk Relic x3']
The Buddha statue seemingly evaporated in an instant, and what appeared on the table instead were ten fist-sized pieces of black ore and three golden relics of varying size and irregular shape.
The names of these two items were enough to explain why the Buddha statue had the power to suppress the white human face. Clearly, the effect came from the Evil-Warding Refined Iron and the Exalted Monk Relics.
"With the sudden appearance of a white human face in Cyan Yang City that can possess ordinary people and drive them to madness, who knows if such incidents will happen again in the future? To be prepared, I should craft myself a weapon using these materials for self-defense," Qin Yuesheng mused, pinching a relic between his fingers.
The Exalted Monk Relic had a transparent texture and golden color, looking like amber, agate, or jade, and felt particularly smooth to the touch.
In a flash, an idea formed in Qin Yuesheng's mind.
At that time, he could have the blacksmith create a dragon head design at the end of the weapon's hilt, using the two smaller relics as the dragon's eyes and embedding the largest one in the dragon's mouth as a pearl, making the weapon look quite imposing.
Standing up, he cleared the table of the teapot, cups, and vase, and wrapped the Evil-Warding Refined Iron with the tablecloth to prepare to take it for smelting and forging.
In handling matters, Qin Yuesheng was always decisive and quick to act, doing whatever came to mind immediately and never postponing it to the next day.
However, what he didn't expect was that just as he opened the door, he saw Qin Feng standing outside, poised to knock. Seeing Qin Yuesheng, this affectionate father couldn't help but ask bewilderingly, "Where are you going?"
"The blacksmith's! I just bought some items at Du family's newly opened treasure shop and am planning to take them to the blacksmith's to have them re-forged into a new weapon."
Qin Feng was quite pleased, patting Qin Yuesheng on the shoulder, "I've heard you're seeking martial training with Qin Yue, which is excellent. Doctor Hua has already mentioned that your body is weaker than average and needs more exercise.
But Qin Yue is ultimately just a small guard captain; though he can teach you martial skills, he's not enough to be your teacher. I've already informed the family escort agency, and the chief Zhang Yuanchun will personally come to our house tomorrow to teach you martial arts.
You don't have to worry about the weapon; I'll buy the materials and hire a craftsman to tailor-make one for you. It might not be a Divine Soldier, but it will definitely be a formidable weapon."
"Uh." Faced with this immense paternal love, Qin Yuesheng didn't know what to say. Qin Feng was indeed an exemplary father.
He provided everything needed and even hired a one-on-one private coach for him—one could only say, "You truly are my dear father."
However, this wasn't what Qin Yuesheng truly wanted. Martial arts aren't something you should greedily and hastily learn; it's not like the Nine Yang Divine Skill, Nine Yin Scripture, Tathagata Divine Palm, Muscle Strengthening Scripture, or Bone Marrow Cleansing Scripture, where the more you learn, the better.
One or two martial skills are sufficient for combat. Once I've upgraded them to the top using the All-Purpose Essence, it's not too late to learn others. For now, maintaining a low profile is paramount.
If there's truly personal instruction, my progress will be exposed, and my rapid improvement will naturally draw attention.
If quick learning is called a genius, Qin Yuesheng using a super assistant is practically a prodigy.
Qin Yuesheng didn't want others to think he's a martial prodigy. Firstly, there's no need, secondly, standing out could attract unforeseen trouble, and thirdly, what if Qin Feng wants him to compete in martial exams? Qin Yuesheng wasn't even familiar with Cyan Yang City, and he didn't want to travel far from home yet.
"Dad, there's no need for all this." Qin Yuesheng feigned helplessness, "I'm just casually learning out of sudden interest; I might not even continue tomorrow. You're putting pressure on me without a heads-up, and it would stress me. When stressed, I get headaches, and then I lose my appetite. Could you ease up a bit?"
"Alright, alright, then no more learning, no more learning," Qin Feng nodded repeatedly.
This script wasn't something Qin Yuesheng invented now; it was a tried and true tactic used many times by the original character. Though used often, it worked like a charm, and Qin Yuesheng just decided to mimic it.
Sure enough, it worked beautifully.
"You don't have to worry about the weapon either; I'll find someone to craft one myself," Qin Yuesheng hefted the tablecloth onto his shoulder, bypassing Qin Feng, ready to head out.
"Yuesheng, this is too heavy; don't strain yourself. Let me carry it for you."
"No, no, I can manage; it's not that heavy."
"Let me carry it for you."
"Hiss!" Feeling the tablecloth being tugged from behind, Qin Yuesheng took a sharp breath and turned to say, "I've said I don't need help. You're in your fifties. Can you be more reasonable and stop spoiling the child? Let go and let me handle it myself."
Slowly releasing his grip and watching Qin Yuesheng's retreating figure, Qin Feng's eyes reddened slightly, and he couldn't help but express his feelings, "The child is finally growing up."