As the students dispersed, their minds filled with anticipation and curiosity, Sensei Mei approached them.
Holding a copy of the Bone Refining Art and two bottles of Vitality-Enhancing Pills, she called out to get their attention.
"Students, gather around," Sensei Mei said, her voice carrying authority and warmth. The students turned toward her, eager to receive the resources for their bone-refining journey.
Sensei Mei distributed a copy of the Bone Refining Art to each student, emphasizing the importance of following the instructions carefully.
"This guide will provide you with the necessary steps and techniques to practice the Bone Refining Art properly," she explained, her eyes observing the attentive faces before her.
She continued, "In addition, I have brought two bottles of Vitality-Enhancing Pills for each of you. Each bottle contains ten pills that will aid in replenishing the blood required for the cultivation process. Take them as instructed."
The students received copies of the art and the bottles of pills with gratitude, aware of the valuable resources given to them.
Before bidding them farewell, Sensei Mei offered a final cautionary note.
"I know you all will be curious about the Bone Refining Art, wanting to know its results. However, remember that the process can be painful. Do not lose concentration or push yourself beyond your limits. Stay focused and persevere."
With her parting words, Sensei Mei left, leaving the students to contemplate the challenges that lay ahead.
Excitement and nervousness mixed in their hearts as they began to head home, eager to embark on their bone-refining journey.
Kai and his friends walked together, discussing their expectations and concerns. They shared their interpretations of the Bone Refining Art and speculated about the potential benefits they might experience.
Upon reaching his home, Kai informed his family of the upcoming practice session and requested their understanding.
"There might be some screaming sounds today, but don't worry; it's just part of my training," he assured them, ensuring their peace of mind. Locking his room to avoid interruptions, he prepared for the intense session ahead.
As evening turned into night, Kai opened the Book of Bone Refining Art and meticulously reviewed the steps and techniques.
He assumed a meditation stance on the floor, focusing his mind and connecting with the spiritual energy he had gathered within him.
With utmost care, Kai directed the gathered energy into his bones, starting with his forearm bones. He felt the energy seep into his skeletal structure, a process accompanied by a breakdown and regeneration of the bones.
The pain surged through his body, threatening to overwhelm him, but he gritted his teeth, refusing to succumb to the intensity of the sensation.
"It's like being torn apart from the inside," Kai thought, the pain testing his will.
But he managed to maintain his concentration and continue the process, feeling his forearm bones grow slightly stronger as a result.
Encouraged by the progress, Kai resolved to forge not just his forearms but his entire arms.
Before proceeding, he took the Vitality-Enhancing Pills to alleviate the dizziness he felt. The pills refreshed him, giving him a renewed sense of determination.
For hours on end, Kai endured the excruciating pain, focusing on one bone at a time.
Occasionally, the intensity of the agony threatened to make him scream, but he suppressed his voice careful not to alert his family.
Throughout the night, Kai diligently continued the bone-refining process, dedicating himself to each bone in his body.
Blood was coughed up, and a total of four Vitality-Enhancing Pills and two Spirit-Gathering Pills were consumed during the difficult ordeal.
When morning arrived, Kai felt a profound change within his body. Every inch of him felt stronger and harder, his bones fortified by the rigorous cultivation.
As he observed the visible alterations, a notification from the system appeared before his eyes:
[Your Strength has increased by 6]
[Your Defense has increased by 8]
[Your Agility has increased by 4]
[Your Endurance has increased by 6]
[Your Spirit has increased by 2]
[Your Vitality has increased by 10]
[Your Spiritual Energy has increased by 4]
[You have gained a skill called 'Pain Tolerance']
The flood of notifications surprised and delighted Kai.
He opened his attribute window to see the remarkable changes:
[Attribute Window]
Name: Kai
Age: 17
Rank: None
Level: 0
Experience: 99/100
Strength: 18 → 24
Defense: 13 → 21
Agility: 16 → 20
Intelligence: 11
Endurance: 19 → 25
Spirit: 8 → 10
Luck: 13
Charm: 14
Vitality: 10 → 20
Spiritual Energy: 114 → 118
Unused Stat Points: 15
Skills:
1. Ability Acquisition
2. Spiritual Absorption
3. Spirit Manipulation (Lv1)
4. Pain Tolerance
Stunned by the significant increase in his attributes, Kai's curiosity was piqued by his newly acquired skill.
He clicked on it to reveal its description:
[Pain Tolerance (Lv1) (Passive) Proficiency: 0.9%]
[Description: Pain Tolerance is a passive skill that heightens the user's tolerance to physical pain. As proficiency increases, they can endure injuries and continue fighting without hindrance. With exceptional mastery, the user becomes nearly impervious to pain, fighting on with unwavering focus and resilience.]
Thrilled by his progress, Kai followed his usual morning routine and headed to school.
Arriving at the combat department, he noticed that Sensei Mei had gathered all the students for an announcement.
Sensei Mei addressed the students, reminding them that their vitality measurement would take place at the end of the school day.
She emphasized the importance of not rushing home after training, drawing a chuckle from the students.