Chapter 10: Living

The screen of the testing instrument flashed rapidly with a series of data. Some of the data showed a slight improvement compared to the last test results, but the overall score did not increase at all, remaining at 0.001 points

Underwater, Su Xiang remained blissfully unaware, as a strong sense of determination led him into a wondrous world. The air was fresh, filled with peculiar particles that floated about, playfully entering and exiting his body like mischievous children. A few tiny particles clung to the contours of his muscles, and he inexplicably felt a surge of vitality. This refreshing sensation surpassed even the feeling of being immersed in nutrient solution after a rigorous training session.

Gulu gulu gulu

Intelligence quotient ninety-seven—extremely low

Hiss—hiss—hiss

Zhang Sanfeng, who was firmly holding Su Xiang, suddenly sensed unusual movements in the water. A series of tiny bubbles began to rise to the surface, creating ripples on the calm water.

Endurance Index 23 - Extremely Low

Physical fitness index: 62 - extremely low

The brain development index is 3.15 percent—extremely low

As Su Xiang eagerly anticipated that Zhang Sanfeng would, like the characters in martial arts novels, pull out a copy of "Nine Yang Divine Skill" or "Nine Yin Manual" for him to practice, Zhang Sanfeng awkwardly smiled and stroked his goatee, saying: "Well... you will have to explore this on your own, Young Master Su. I may lack internal energy, but I cannot teach you."

Reaction index thirty-nine—extremely low

Su Xiangxin joyfully savored the moment, as he seemed to clearly feel a trace of pure oxygen penetrating through the surface of his skin, like a gentle stream flowing into his lungs

Cough cough ... cough cough! Su Xiang climbed up from the water, coughed several times in succession, and finally managed to catch his breath

Zhang Sanfeng said to Su Xiang that this is a method fraught with peril, aimed at eliminating Su Xiang's mindset of taking chances, compelling him to approach this method with a determination to face death. Only those with unwavering resolve and a death-defying spirit will be able to awaken the potential within themselves and successfully achieve breathing through the skin

What is going on? Xiaodie is somewhat at a loss.

I am alive, I have truly succeeded

Su Xiang could only keep a belly full of doubts to himself as he stepped into the water. With his legs half-squatting and arms raised horizontally, he began a two-hour stance training session. Yet, deep down, he remained perplexed: Teacher Zhang had mentioned that the training tasks were all arranged according to my physical fitness, but can my body really endure two hours of stance training now? Has my physical fitness improved that significantly?

A strong desire for survival burned within Su Xiang

The skin respiration method is indeed a life-and-death approach. If it fails, Su Xiang will certainly die. However, future technology has truly advanced to an astonishing level; as long as Su Xiang's time of death does not exceed half an hour, it is still possible to save him.

Su Xiang was taken aback.

Su Xiang was emotionally agitated and opened his mouth to cheer, but unexpectedly swallowed a large mouthful of spring water, causing him to cough violently

The rustling sound gradually spread from Su Xiang's chest to every inch of his skin. Su Xiang was like a balloon filled with air, punctured by a fine needle, continuously releasing hot air, and his entire body began to shimmer with bubbles as fine as hair.

Why is there such a large gap between the two hours of training and the previous training, which was only ten minutes? Are you trying to silence someone?

"Young Master Su, congratulations, hehe," said Zhang Sanfeng, stroking his beard with great satisfaction

"The master leads you to the door, but the cultivation depends on the individual," as the ancient saying goes. Young Master Su, do not blame me." Zhang Sanfeng coughed twice and said with a stern face, "Ahem, Young Master Su, the second phase of training begins now. Horse stance, for two hours!"

Is this what Teacher Zhang referred to as the spiritual energy of heaven and earth? Have I succeeded?

"How is Mr. Su?" asked Xiao Die with concern.

"Teacher Zhang, do you mean to say that Young Master Su... he has mastered the skin respiration technique?" Xiao Die found it hard to believe

Thank you, Teacher Zhang. Su Xiang got up from the ground, expressing his heartfelt gratitude, and then asked with an eager expression, "Teacher Zhang, how should I cultivate my internal energy? Is there a mantra for internal energy cultivation?"

Su Xiang is now the person to be assisted by the Tenglong Growth Assistance Device. As the teacher created by the Tenglong Growth Assistance Device system, how could Zhang Sanfeng possibly allow Su Xiang to die

I succeeded! I managed to breathe through my skin!

The bubbles in the spring water grew larger, transforming from sparse to dense. Eventually, the spring water appeared to be boiling, violently churning with white waves. The once crystal-clear spring water gradually became infused with some impurities—specifically, the impurities that had been clogging Su Xiang's pores were all expelled from his body.

Haha, he won't die. Withdraw the rescue device; Young Master Su does not need it! After carefully discerning the source of the bubbles, Zhang Sanfeng released his grip on Su Xiang, walked to the shore, and laughed heartily while stroking his beard

Financial intelligence index 7 - extremely low

In the future, the skin breathing method will be an almost universally known secret. Across the universe, countless organizations employ this technique to cultivate experts, yet only a rare few succeed; it is considered remarkable if one in a hundred thousand achieves success. Those who do succeed are all exceptional individuals, with a comprehensive score of at least six hundred. However, Su Xiang's total score is merely zero point zero zero one!

At this moment, Su Xiang was completely unaware; what filled his mind was merely the belief in survival! That intense determination was so palpable, surging through his body, breaking through one limitation after another, clearing one blocked pore after another!

The maximum speed is seven meters per second—extremely low

I am still ... ? ... alive! ? Su Xiang felt a bit confused, but soon a suffocating sensation surged in his chest, and a buzzing sound echoed incessantly in his ears—suffocation, that life-threatening feeling of suffocation!

Su Xiang opened his eyes in disbelief, feeling refreshed. Although he could not breathe through his mouth or nose, there was still enough oxygen within his lungs

Ah? Explore on one's own?

... ...

Xiao Die could not help but take out the testing device, aimed it at Su Xiang in the water, and pressed the test button

Emotional intelligence index thirty—extremely low

As Su Xiang was about to voice his doubts, Zhang Sanfeng reprimanded him: "Young Master Su, please proceed quickly; otherwise, you will face a punishment of intensity one"

Damn it ...! ... I cannot die, I want to live! I want to survive!

He actually succeeded! Could it be that the gene repair serum took effect so quickly? Impossible, no matter how good the gene repair serum is, it cannot elevate someone with a total score of only 0.001 to over 600 points!

Zhang Sanfeng nodded slightly, looking at Su Xiang in the water, with a hint of envy in his eyes: "Indeed, Young Master Su has already mastered the skin respiration technique. From now on, he will stand in a higher realm!"