Chapter 17: Bronze Skin Iron Bone Art Perfected

After taking Li Qiuchuan and the others through three years of the Simulation College Entrance Exam.

They claimed their rewards before the reset.

This time, Li Qiuchuan directly gave him the rewards for carrying them first.

Of course, it was the rewards for one year and two years.

For the three-year Simulation College Entrance Exam, it was agreed beforehand that he would help them through for free.

“We can go hunt Star Demons now.”

After the three teammates left, Li Qiuchuan said excitedly.

Once the five-year college entrance exam is completed, job assignments will be made!

“You’re going to hunt Star Demons so soon?”

Jiang Changkong’s eyes flickered slightly: “Planning to quit?”

“Not at all.”

Li Qiuchuan smiled and said, “I can’t bear to part with so many Star Stones.”

Jiang Changkong frowned slightly: “Then what do you mean?”

“The next step is the five-year college entrance exam, and we need to prepare in advance.”

Li Qiuchuan explained: “We’re just sending people to gather information on Star Demons and pick a suitable location to strike.”

Jiang Changkong breathed a sigh of relief. As long as they kept working, it was fine.

“Thank you for this time. For the next two times, I won’t take a share,” Li Qiuchuan said.

“You keep it. We agreed earlier that I’d help you through the Simulation College Entrance Exam for free,” Jiang Changkong replied.

“Free for me, but not for my teammates. Alright, that’s settled. I even have a second-order stellar stone as a reward.”

Li Qiuchuan laughed: “I’ve earned quite a bit during this time too. Don’t refuse.”

“Alright then, I’ll head back first.”

After saying this, Jiang Changkong stood up and left.

Returning home, he collapsed onto the bed to sleep.

Tomorrow, it seems, is the school’s Star Demon hunt?

On the other side, Gu Xiaoyu sat gloomily by the bed, where Zhang Tao lay.

“He went again?” Zhang Tao asked through gritted teeth.

“He went again.” Gu Xiaoyu lowered his head, a strange glint flashing in his eyes.

He hadn’t forgotten how he had thrown himself at the masked man while Zhang Tao abandoned him.

“Let him gloat for a few more days. Once I recover, I’ll go finish him off.”

Zhang Tao said viciously.

Gu Xiaoyu didn’t speak, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

Someone who completed the one-year college entrance exam, getting beaten up like that, and still has the nerve to talk?

“Did Li He come by?” Zhang Tao asked.

“He came. I told him you weren’t here and sent him away,” Gu Xiaoyu replied.

“Good job. Those Star Stones are ours. We can’t let Li He know,” Zhang Tao said gravely.

Li He was his friend, the one who had pursued Zhou Wen with him back then.

“Senior, should we report it to the school?” Gu Xiaoyu whispered: “The school should reward us.”

“Are you stupid?”

Zhang Tao glared at him angrily:

“Not to mention that I could handle him with a weapon, but even the fact that you peeked at the information—the school wouldn’t let you off.”

Gu Xiaoyu said softly: “For something this big, my contributions should outweigh my mistakes.”

“Wouldn’t it be better to get the Star Stones first and then report to the school?”

Zhang Tao said coldly: “My injuries will heal in at most half a month, don’t worry.”

Half a month…

Gu Xiaoyu wasn’t confident. What if, after half a month, the guy stopped?

Where would they find him?

As if reading Gu Xiaoyu’s thoughts, Zhang Tao gritted his teeth and said: “I’ll go to the hospital. Five days at most.”

He was going all out, healing his injuries quickly to get the Star Stones. He could earn a lot from this.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t wealthy; otherwise, he would have healed immediately.

Gu Xiaoyu opened his mouth but said nothing.

He had originally wanted Zhang Tao to bring Li He into this as well.

However, it was just a thought. Zhang Tao was confident; having one less person to share with was even better.

…

Early the next morning, Jiang Changkong bought breakfast and headed to school to watch the Star Demon being killed.

When he arrived, the execution hadn’t started yet, but some students had already gathered.

Not long after, the killing of the Star Demon began, just like last time.

The Star Demon was tightly bound, and with a swift blade, its head rolled.

Essence, Qi, and Spirit +10+10…

The Star Demon’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit hadn’t diminished, which stirred a small thrill in his heart.

After the execution ended and he absorbed the last wisp of scattered Essence, Qi, and Spirit, Jiang Changkong left.

This Star Demon was slightly better in quality than the last one.

Essence, Qi, and Spirit: 13,000!

The Martial Arts School was a good place.

Even if it was just for the chance to witness the killing of Star Demons, he should enroll.

He just didn’t know if Kexiang School also executed Star Demons.

But he had no connections at Kexiang, so it was better not to dwell on it.

Returning home, he practiced his fist techniques. When evening came, Jiang Changkong continued his “carrying” sessions.

Because Ji Ziling had gotten involved, the Iron Tower had become quite lively lately.

He had asked Ji Ziling whether the school didn’t intervene.

Her answer was surprising: the teachers were all away, busy guiding students through the college entrance exams.

Only one vice principal remained.

Everything at the school operated according to pre-set procedures.

And that vice principal was as busy as a dead dog every day.

As long as the vice principal didn’t suddenly decide to check the exam records, and no one reported anything, their activities wouldn’t be discovered.

This was why Ji Ziling dared to dive into the fray to make money.

“Brother Wen.”

Jiang Changkong sent a message to Zhou Wen. It had been so long since he’d seen her, and he missed her a little.

Unfortunately, Zhou Wen didn’t reply. It was so late; she was probably asleep.

He lay down and fell asleep.

Over the next few days, Jiang Changkong continued grinding through simulation exams, always claiming the Star Stones first.

Since he and Li Qiuchuan were so familiar now, it was troublesome to deliver the Star Stones each time. After carrying the sessions, he handed them over first.

Four consecutive days passed, and Jiang Changkong looked at his Essence, Qi, and Spirit, feeling exhilarated.

Essence, Qi, and Spirit: 36,320!

Including the Essence, Qi, and Spirit from the school’s Star Demon execution, his total had finally exceeded thirty thousand.

Without hesitation, he directly allocated it to the Bronze Skin Iron Bone Technique.

A powerful warm current surged from within his body, and his Star Power grew even more profound.

His skin took on a faint bronze glow, and his bones crackled softly.

The Power Runes inside his body thickened slightly, and his strength increased once again.

The Bronze Skin Iron Bone Technique was now completely perfected!

Jiang Changkong: Peak Stellar Qi

Low-Grade Lower Tier Martial Arts:

Bronze Skin Iron Bone Technique: Perfected 32,000/32,000

Taiji Fist: Perfected 49/32,000

Essence, Qi, and Spirit: 4,433

Over these days, he had practiced daily, saving a bit of Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

Feeling the surging Star Power within him, the pure strength, and the formidable defense, he was confident he could single-handedly dominate all simulation exams.

The Bronze Skin Iron Bone Technique was his most fundamental foundation, and he would never give up on improving it!

Now, only Second Tier weapons could harm him. Even First Tier Top Grade weapons wouldn’t stand a chance!

Too excited to sleep, Jiang Changkong decided not to rest.

He turned on his computer and began searching for martial arts online.

The internet only offered basic martial arts, but that didn’t matter—they could be upgraded.

This time, he chose a weapon-based technique, noting it down for later improvement once he accumulated more Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

Soon, he found a basic saber technique.

“Three Cuts to Sever Water”—only three moves, capable of slicing through flowing water.

Even at its peak, it could only block an ordinary small stream.

Jiang Changkong believed that he could train to the point of slicing the sea with his blade, even to the point of slicing the heavens.

He searched for other sword techniques, but they were all basic sword moves; mastering them would only lead to familiarity with the sword.

He also watched videos and felt that those sword techniques had too much flashiness, giving off a somewhat delicate impression.

The Severing Water Three Blades was still better—no frills, just three strikes, each stronger than the last.

Having chosen the Severing Water Three Blades, Jiang Changkong’s mind settled, and he finally went to bed.

Tomorrow, he would continue. The next step: perfecting Taiji Fist, then mastering the Severing Water Three Blades.

After that, achieving Star Cloud and joining a Martial Arts School!