In the cellar, Fang Zhixing looked up with a frown.
"Xigou, what exactly is going on?"
He couldn’t leave now, otherwise, all his efforts would be in vain.
After a while, Xigou responded, "Sigh, it’s nothing now."
Fang Zhixing said speechlessly, "What do you mean it’s nothing? Then why were you screaming earlier?"
Xigou explained carefully, "I’m telling you, that Hua Gu is not simple. She just killed three people and even buried the bodies in the flower field as fertilizer."
Fang Zhixing caught his breath, astonished, "She knows martial arts?"
Xigou, still scared, replied, "Her martial arts are not weak; she easily caught up with a runaway horse."
Fang Zhixing fell silent, then after some thought, communicated telepathically, "Be careful and just endure for three more days."
"Endure? Easy for you to say."
Xigou, unable to contain his frustration, complained, "Look at your choice of a landlord, picking such a dangerous person."
Fang Zhixing was speechless, pondering, "I’ve observed Hua Gu carefully, from the way she walks to her every move, and didn’t see the demeanor that a martial artist should have."
At this, Fang Zhixing angrily said, "Isn’t your nose supposed to be very sharp? How did you not smell that she was strong?"
Xigou instantly felt awkward, hurriedly said, "At that time, I was distracted by that big black dog."
Fang Zhixing scoffed disdainfully, "So, what use is it to keep you around?"
Xigou said sullenly, "How could I possibly have imagined that in this remote, desolate place, there would actually be a hidden master?"
Fang Zhixing muttered, "Just keep a low profile these three days; we’ll talk about everything once I get out."
Xigou didn’t dare act rashly, staying out of sight and obediently laying on the bamboo cover; he ate the meat pills left for him by Fang Zhixing when he got hungry.
And like that, three days had passed.
Seven days, complete!
[4, Find an absolutely dark space, live for over 7 days without any light (Completed)]
Fang Zhixing could hardly wait any longer.
After seven days of isolation, one could only imagine the smell in the cellar.
Fang Zhixing himself had long since stank.
He leaped up, flipped open the bamboo cover, and jumped out.
A pungent smell rushed out as well.
Xigou stepped back, disgusted, "Go wash yourself."
Fang Zhixing looked around and seeing a stream by the flower field, he stripped off his clothes and plunged into the cold water, scrubbing back and forth.
A moment later, Fang Zhixing, with his hair dripping wet, grabbed his boots and returned to the farmhouse, closing the doors and windows.
Without needing to be told, Xigou obediently crouched at the door to guard.
He had finally waited for this day!
Fang Zhixing was about to officially advance to the Perfection level of the Two Beasts Realm, completing the enhancement of both strength and agility.
In theory, when Fang Zhixing upgraded, Xigou should also see some improvement.
After all, he had been by Fang Zhixing’s side all this time, diligent and uncomplaining.
Though he didn’t contribute to the significant feats, he had suffered plenty.
He should at least get a bit of benefit!
It can’t be that he gets nothing again!
Fang Zhixing took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, his expression neither happy nor sad, extraordinarily calm.
He looked at the System Panel.
[Heavenly Sound Phantom Step·Full Level requirements achieved, enhance?]
In an instant, the calm Fang Zhixing suddenly felt his head swell.
A flood of memories and insights for cultivating Heavenly Sound Phantom Step poured into his mind like a tide, rapidly absorbed by him, then completely digested, and finally became part of him.
The huge torrent of memory continuously impacted his neurons, plunging him into a profound and dreamlike state.
In the dream, he tirelessly enhanced agility, burning the candles at both ends, year after year!
Gradually, his speed rapidly increased, his movements became faster, and his techniques more agile.
Fang Zhixing’s body shook, a series of popping sounds coming from within.
His muscles began to move rapidly and violently, undulating like waves.
At this moment, he felt as though he had fallen into a large river, his body subjected to the fierce assault of the rapid currents.
Gradually, the lines of his muscles began to change, becoming smoother and sleeker.
Just like riverbed pebbles, enduring floods’ assaults and the constant pressure, friction during transportation, eventually losing all their irregular edges.
Fang Zhixing’s muscles became increasingly filled with a stream-like linearity.
After a moment, Fang Zhixing opened his eyes, the haziness in his eyes quickly faded, turning clear.
The moment he came to his senses, he subconsciously clenched his fists, feeling how much his strength had increased.
"There’s an increase in strength, but not much."
Fang Zhixing estimated that his strength had probably increased by about three thousand jin.
Then, he stood up, checking his whole body.
There was no noticeable change in height; it seems he hadn’t grown at all.
His physique had changed.
His two robust legs now displayed a dense grouping of muscles.
Especially around the calves, the muscle groups had clearly become more concentrated, enhancing his explosive power.
The upper body also underwent subtle adjustments, with a more compact distribution of muscle groups, the lines leaning towards the shape of a swim fish, akin to a bullet.
Such a body shape, undoubtedly, was more beneficial for reducing air resistance.
[Heavenly Sound Phantom Step · Perfection]
[Burst Skill: Heavenly Sound Burst Kill (Lv3)]
[Burst Skill: Shadow Stealth (Lv3)]
"Eh, only two burst skills?"
Fang Zhixing frowned slightly, not quite satisfied with the result.