Universal Ascension: Starting with SSS-Level Talent

Chapter 15: Martial Arts Improvement by 400%

Martial arts practice speed increased by 400%.

With this buff, Li Chengfeng’s martial arts improvement speed reached 700%.

Shu Fuyao, being part of his team, enjoyed the same boost and her martial arts improvement speed reached 600%.

After a week of diligent practice, Li Chengfeng checked the martial arts section of his personal attributes—

“Golden Youth and Jade Maiden Twelve Swords” basic section proficiency:

Level three, 64% (minor achievement).

As for Shu Fuyao—

“Golden Youth and Jade Maiden Twelve Swords” basic section proficiency:

Level two, 52% (moderate).

Li Chengfeng’s swordsmanship had reached a minor achievement. His moves already exhibited the demeanor of a swordsman and were quite powerful.

Shu Fuyao then tossed an apple to him.

Li Chengfeng drew his sword and, with a few swift movements in the air, sliced it. The apple was peeled at both ends and finally landed on the sword blade, becoming a perfect square.

Shu Fuyao clapped her hands crisply:

“Well done, Chengfeng! Your swordsmanship has improved so quickly. This apple is beautifully sliced!”

Saying this, she picked up the square apple and took a bite.

Without even looking at the scabbard, Li Chengfeng sheathed his sword purely by feeling.

Clang!

The movement was clean and swift, exuding elegance and charm.

Then Li Chengfeng tossed an apple to her.

Shu Fuyao drew her sword and, with a few swift movements, sliced the apple from top to bottom and side to side, turning it into a long strip.

Compared to Li Chengfeng, she was only two sides short of making it perfectly square.

Li Chengfeng also picked up the apple.

Crunch.

The two of them exchanged a smile. The twilight glow cast a golden hue on their faces and they both looked beautifully radiant.

After a day of practice, their stomachs were growling.

The slanting rays of the setting sun stretched their shadows long as they walked home.

“What do you want for dinner?”

“Can you make sweet and sour ribs?”

“Yes, but the ribs sold by the system are quite expensive. It’s 50 yuan per kilogram!”

“50 it is. Are we, two geniuses, unable to afford some ribs?”

Shu Fuyao thought of her three roommates.

It was said that they had been living frugally these past few days, eating only the cheapest vegetables from the system every day. They hadn’t bought meat even once.

Meanwhile, she and Li Chengfeng had meat for almost every meal.

“Save a bit where we can. We aren’t earning money right now.”

Li Chengfeng couldn’t help but smile.

“What are you laughing at?”

“You sure know how to manage daily life!”

Shu Fuyao proudly shook her head:

“Of course! Have you ever seen someone as beautiful and as good at managing daily life as me?”

Li Chengfeng laughed even more.

Was there a hidden meaning in that sentence or was he overthinking it?

“Yeah, I have never seen one.”

“Then let’s buy a little less. We can’t finish too much anyway.”

Li Chengfeng thought to himself that as a genius of his caliber, it wasn’t like he was eating dragon meat. Having to scrimp and save just to eat some ribs seemed really unnecessary.

It seemed like it was time to earn some money and supplement the household expenses.

“I think our swordsmanship is starting to take shape. Our strikes are very swift, and our basic accuracy is already there. Let’s challenge the lowest difficulty dungeon tomorrow.”

Shu Fuyao was slightly surprised:

“Tomorrow? Can we handle it?”

“We have to take the first step eventually. The ‘Golden Youth and Jade Maiden Twelve Swords’ we’re practicing isn’t some trash technique. We should be able to handle a normal difficulty.”

“Alright, I’ll listen to you. If we’re going to fight tomorrow, let’s eat well tonight. Is one kilogram of ribs enough for you?”

“That’s enough.”

“What else do you want to eat?”

“Pickled fish.”

“No problem.”

When they got home, Shu Fuyao started working in the kitchen.

Li Chengfeng turned on the 900-yuan 4G phone to check the news. He wanted to learn more about the human world on this planet.

From what he had learned over the past few days, the livelihood technology for the 5 billion people on this planet had developed relatively slowly.

Everyone was focused on practicing martial arts, and not many were enthusiastic about scientific research.

They had been using 4G phones for thirty years, and the concept of 5G hadn’t even been proposed yet. Moreover, human society in this world didn’t have institutions like companies.

After all, companies were profit-driven organizations.

They only cared about profits and not about the well-being of their employees.

In contrast, the factions and families that cared about the interests and well-being of their members thrived in this world.

They were everywhere.

Of course, there were schools, but very few people chose to go to university. Most would finish high school and then choose to join a faction.

They would serve the faction, practice martial arts under its organization, and challenge dungeons.

Factions not only provided salaries but also protected their disciples or members. The relationship between them was one of mutual dependence, sharing both honor and disgrace.

Those who did not join a faction were backed by powerful families.

They served their families, and in return, the families provided monthly allowances and protection.

In short, very few people worked independently; they either relied on a faction or a family.

After all, working alone in this martial arts-dominated world made one an easy target.

Individual strength was far less than collective strength.

Before long, the fragrant dishes were served on the table.

“Chengfeng, dinner is ready.”

Li Chengfeng sat at the table.

The pickled fish soup was golden in color, and the fish slices were tender and white. There were a few fragrant dried chili peppers lay on top of the fish slices, adding a touch of red to the white.

It was garnished with a couple of green cilantro leaves. The dish was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.

It had to be said, Shu Fuyao’s cooking skills were impeccable.

She was definitely the best of her age group.

Anyone who cooked better than her was definitely not as beautiful.

Anyone more beautiful than her definitely couldn’t cook as well.

Li Chengfeng picked up some meat and ate his rice.

After a whole day of practicing swordsmanship, his body was extremely sore and tired. He urgently needed to replenish his energy and nutrition.

Shu Fuyao, while rubbing her shoulder, asked:

“Is it good?”

She had also practiced swordsmanship all day.

With her naturally delicate constitution, she was naturally more tired than Li Chengfeng, but she still put in a lot of effort to make this meal well.

“It’s delicious!”

Li Chengfeng sincerely praised, giving her a deep look. He knew she had been working hard these past few days as well.

They needed to be more considerate of each other since they were living together.

So, after dinner, he took the initiative to wash the dishes.