Wu Pifu never expected such a development.
This was the first time the main brain had actively spoken to him!! Could it be because he had transformed from a consumable into a low-level employee? In other words, from a Level One Maintenance Personnel to a Level Two Maintenance Personnel, so in the eyes of the main brain, he was now a person, rather than just a number?
Regardless, Wu Pifu began to ponder the information presented by the main brain.
He held the paper and the black object in his hands, placing them on either side, and then asked, “Main brain, which of these important pieces of information are you referring to?”
In the next moment, light appeared on the black object.
Wu Pifu picked up the black object and examined it closely.
It was very small, only the size of a pinky nail, and shaped like a regular rectangular prism.
He flipped it over and over, initially confirming that it was likely a USB drive or a similar information carrier.
Then he picked up the piece of paper and looked at it, discovering that it actually had writing on it, and it wasn’t just random scribbles, but rather text resembling an article or a section of a newspaper.
However, this paper was not among the main brain's requirements, so he didn’t take the time to examine it closely.
He began to carefully consider the several options put forth by the main brain.
The title assessment upgrade to Level One would make him a Level Three Maintenance Personnel, and the assessment at the main brain would certainly improve as well, but this was of little use to him at the moment.
There was a technique at the 0.7 to 0.5 level, but the main brain had marked it with the word “basic.” That meant it was definitely not a complete set of techniques.
Compared to the Tiger Demon Technique, it was likely only about one-tenth of the content.
If it were a complete set of techniques, it would naturally be prosperous, but only having the basics… was still quite impressive, after all, it was at the 0.7 to 0.5 level.
Then there was the urgently needed Carbon-Based Nano Units.
Although there were only five hundred units, it could at least restore him or others two to three hundred times.
Not only could it immediately heal Yamada and Xu Shilan, but it could also allow him to bypass a quarantine wall, because heaven knows what lay behind it.
As for the option to awaken ten Level One Maintenance Personnel, that was probably the least cost-effective option among all the choices.
Wu Pifu silently contemplated, and after a moment, he said, “I choose to exchange rewards, with the reward selected as obtaining the basic technique.”
“Confirming exchange… Exchange complete, random reward selection begins.”
“Selection complete… Level Two Maintenance Personnel Wu Pifu has obtained the Basic Reality 0.6 World Body Refinement Technique, the Green Python Shedding Technique.”
Immediately, a large amount of information flooded into Wu Pifu’s mind, just like when he had obtained the Tiger Demon Technique, a series of information regarding the Green Python Shedding Technique, along with related derivative information, was thoroughly imparted to him.
After a long while, Wu Pifu’s expression turned to one of great joy, but he also felt a deep sense of trepidation.
The Green Python Shedding Technique was not the internal power technique or martial arts technique he had anticipated; it was a Body Refinement Technique that did not involve supernatural attributes, lacking internal power, true qi, or similar internal energy circulation.
According to the description of the Green Python Shedding Technique, Body Refinement was also a systematic technique, but it was entirely different from National Martial Arts.
It did not focus on enhancing control over strength or explosive power, but rather on fundamentally altering one’s constitution and enhancing the essence of the physical body.
It involved multiple stages: refining skin, refining flesh, refining tendons, refining bones, refining internal organs, refining bone marrow, blood exchange, and refining orifices.
The Green Python Shedding Technique only covered refining skin and flesh, with no further steps, but even so, it was no longer merely a technique; it involved the realm of self-evolution of the human body.
At the same time, the information on the Green Python Shedding Technique also mentioned that this Body Refinement system was also known as Human Immortal Martial Dao.
When practiced to the limit, one could claim to be a terrestrial Human Immortal, capable of moving mountains and seas, achieving immortality, and possessing an indestructible physical body, among many other divine phenomena.
Just based on these descriptions, this was already akin to the realm of Xianxia, and this was merely the technique of the Basic Reality 0.6 World.
What about the Dream World below it?
As Wu Pifu thought about this, he felt a sense of dread and awe, as if a tiny insect were facing the vastness of the ocean and the stars.
“However, this Body Refinement technique truly suits me.” Setting aside his fears, Wu Pifu was extremely satisfied with the Green Python Shedding Technique.
The National Martial Arts system he practiced relied heavily on the foundation of the physical body, but to enhance the physical body, one had to reach the Dan Strength stage for self-purification and adjustment, though the extent was very small.
Even when reaching the Divine Not-Break stage, while the body could undergo further development and evolution, it still could not escape the limitations of a mortal body.
But this Body Refinement was different.
Even if it only had the stages of refining skin and refining bones, once mastered, the skin and flesh would immediately become as tough as rubber.
Forget about ordinary swords and knives; even automatic rifles could only break the skin and embed themselves in the muscle.
Meanwhile, the body’s healing ability would be greatly enhanced.
Even without moving qi and blood, merely relying on physical strength, he would possess around two thousand kilograms of force with every movement.
If combined with the control and explosive power of National Martial Arts, a casual burst of hidden strength could unleash eight to nine thousand kilograms of force!
Was this still human?
If he were to master refining skin and flesh, even if he still possessed the hidden strength of National Martial Arts, he could probably slap to death legendary figures like those at the Dan Strength or Gang Strength levels, right?
Moreover, the cultivation of National Martial Arts could also assist in Body Refinement, as National Martial Arts emphasized control and internal perception, which was precisely what Body Refinement lacked.
Especially when it came to the higher levels of Body Refinement mentioned in the descriptions, strong control and self-perception were essential, and this was exactly the advantage of National Martial Arts!
Wu Pifu carefully contemplated the Green Python Shedding Technique, and after a long while, he murmured, “It’s a pity that the consumption is quite large. This aspect is not as good as National Martial Arts. To practice the Green Python Shedding Technique requires a massive amount of high-calorie, high-nutrition food… Ah, my Wild Boar Demon Meat!?”
Wu Pifu suddenly snapped back to reality.
He first touched the Huanglian fragment around his neck and the Wild Boar Demon Core tied together, ensuring everything was fine before he began to look around.
During the final phase of “Zhou,” a terrifying monster had broken open the storage room door.
Before that, he had piled all the heavy objects against the door, including the package containing the Wild Boar Demon Meat.
So when he and Jiujing were swallowed into the solution by the monster, theoretically, the package of Wild Boar Demon Meat was in the same place as him…
After searching for a while, Wu Pifu finally confirmed that a large piece of rotten cloth on the ground was indeed the package containing the Wild Boar Demon Meat.
He trembled as he lifted the rotten cloth and saw that beneath it was a large piece of back meat, the most succulent part of the Wild Boar Demon’s back.
Wu Pifu picked up the piece of Wild Boar Demon Meat and weighed it; it was about twenty pounds.
This made him feel both relieved and heartbroken.
“Only one in ten remains. I had so much Wild Boar Demon Meat, and this is all that’s left…”
Just as Wu Pifu was lamenting, Jiujing flew down to his shoulder and began pecking at the rope necklace he was wearing.
Wu Pifu nodded and said, “Main brain, display the Demon Core information.”
“Wild Boar Demon Core.”
“From **********… Unknown, Unknown, Unknown…”
“Contains a special energy crystal. This special energy possesses unknown radiation that can induce mutations, aberrations, and distortions in human life essence. It is a dangerous item, and strong recommendations against use are advised.”
Wu Pifu looked speechlessly at the pile of garbled text, then glanced at the specific description of the Demon Core.
He thought for a moment and said to Jiujing, “This thing is very dangerous for humans. Are you sure you can digest it?”
Jiujing kept chirping and hopped around on his shoulder, urging him on.
Wu Pifu took the Demon Core off the rope and said again, “Although I know you are also a demon, this thing is quite sinister. If you feel anything amiss, you must stop absorbing it immediately, understand?”
Jiujing continued to chirp, and only then did Wu Pifu hand the Demon Core to her.
Jiujing immediately swallowed the Demon Core in one gulp.
After doing all this, Wu Pifu began to examine the Wild Boar Demon Meat again and said, “Main brain, display the Wild Boar Demon Meat information.”
“Wild Boar Demon Meat.”
“From **********… Unknown, Unknown, Unknown…”
“Contains active unknown energy that can stimulate human metabolism, enhance physical constitution, and activate immune system functions, providing significant nourishment for humans.”
Wu Pifu carefully compared the differences between the Demon Core and the Demon Meat.
One had unknown radiation, while the other had active unknown energy.
However, from the description, this Wild Boar Demon Meat was indeed a great supplement for him.
He said to Jiujing, “Let’s go, it’s time to eat. Today we feast.”
Wu Pifu didn’t know how to cook at all; if he had to say, he could probably make fried rice or stew something.
However, there were no side dishes on Gaia, and aside from the Wild Boar Demon Meat, there was only about one to two pounds of steamed buns left.
Wu Pifu found a piece of discarded metal and smashed it into a concave shape, barely making it a pot.
Then he added water to boil, without any seasonings.
The Wild Boar Demon Meat was very tough; after boiling in hot water for one to two hours, the meat still resembled rubber.
Wu Pifu didn’t care; when the water ran low, he just added more, letting it continue to boil.
During this time, Wu Pifu silently contemplated the various key points and methods of the Green Python Shedding Technique, comparing it with the Tiger Demon Technique.
Gradually, he became completely immersed in it, his hands flying as he muttered to himself.
Body Refinement and National Martial Arts were two entirely different systems, both aimed at the development and utilization of the physical body.
One sought to evolve and strengthen to transcend the mundane, while the other focused on subtle control for self-perfection.
There were many complementary aspects between the two.
The more Wu Pifu thought, the more excited he became, feeling that this Body Refinement technique was incredibly profound.
Just then, he caught a whiff of a strange fragrance that jolted him out of his trance.
He didn’t know how long the Wild Boar Demon Meat had been cooking, but the originally pale meat, slightly tinged with red, now emitted a faint golden hue, mingling with the snow-white broth.
Even without any side dishes or seasonings, the meat made Wu Pifu’s mouth water uncontrollably.
At this moment, Jiujing also landed beside him, having somehow retrieved a small piece of clean metal.
Wu Pifu smiled; he wasn’t afraid of the heat and directly reached in to take out the Wild Boar Demon Meat from the broth, tearing off a piece about the size of Jiujing and placing it on her plate.
Without caring about anything else, he opened his mouth and began to bite into the Wild Boar Demon Meat.
Both man and bird began to feast, with little to say.
After a while, both Wu Pifu and Jiujing lay back on the ground, their bellies full, having consumed all the Wild Boar Demon Meat.
“… I’ve eaten about twenty pounds of pure meat, which is already quite impressive, but you actually consumed a piece of pure meat almost the same size as your body, Jiujing. Do you have a four-dimensional stomach?” Wu Pifu lay back for a moment before forcing himself to stand up, looking at the round Jiujing with a teasing expression.
Jiujing rolled her eyes, lacking even the energy to bump her head against him, and simply lay on the ground, slowly falling asleep.
Meanwhile, Wu Pifu began to shake his body from a distance, slowly performing the movements, intentions, and techniques from the Green Python Shedding Technique, especially focusing on his spine.
The Green Python Shedding Technique centered around spinal movement to achieve the goals of refining skin and flesh.
At this moment, Wu Pifu had consumed about twenty pounds of Wild Boar Demon Meat, and waves of heat surged from his abdomen throughout his body, making it the perfect time to practice this Body Refinement technique!
He didn’t know how long it had been when Jiujing woke up from the heat.
She opened her eyes and rolled over, hazily seeing a green python wandering in the distance, which frightened her into flapping her wings and flying up.
However, she then saw Wu Pifu surrounded by rising steam, enveloping a space of several square meters around him, while waves of heat radiated outward from that steamy space, waking Jiujing from her slumber.
Just then, Wu Pifu unleashed a punch, breaking through the steam and creating a path.
“I did it!”
Wu Pifu exclaimed joyfully, “Main brain, display my personal information.”
“Wu Pifu, human, pureblood.”
“Level Two Maintenance Personnel, low-level employee.”
“Physical Body Level Two (muscle strength 1.5, genetic strength 1.1, neural reaction speed 1.6, blood production and immune function 1.8, self-healing ability 1.3), Soul Level One (expandable), Inspiration Level Two (strange perception 2.2, barrier perception 1.4).”
“National Martial Arts: Hidden Strength Great Accomplishment (51.3%), Tiger Demon Technique: Pinnacle (0.03%).”
“Human Immortal Martial Dao: Refining Skin (0.1%), Green Python Shedding Technique: Initial Threshold (1.6%).”
“Virtual Persona, can absorb self-fragments to solidify into reality, consciousness sea negative reflux rate 4%, consciousness sea negative total ???.”
“Imprint: Buddhist Realm Attraction Rate 3% (from Buddha Mud), Vacuum Hometown Attraction Rate 5% (from the gaze of the Mother of No Birth).”
Wu Pifu silently read through this information.
Indeed, the Human Immortal Martial Dao had appeared as a major category, and it was only when he reached the threshold of refining skin that this major category was illuminated.
After reading this, Wu Pifu’s gaze lingered slightly on the consciousness sea negative reflux rate of 4%, then he smiled at Jiujing and said, “Awake? Want to see that old piece of paper you brought back? I know what’s in the USB drive that the main brain wants to exchange.”
“Overview of the Dream World, or rather, the terrifying upper limits of various levels of Basic Reality!”
(End of Chapter)