I Will Grind My Way To Godhood

【You engaged in a combat training session, fitness experience points +188】

【You engaged in a combat training session, found pleasure in getting hit, wellness experience points +78】

【You engaged in a combat training session, aiming experience points +109】

【You engaged in a combat training session, martial arts experience points +267】

【You engaged in a combat training session, energy control experience points +219】

【Aiming upgraded to Lv3】

Xue Jing lay on the ground, struggling to breathe, every muscle in his body drained of even the tiniest bit of strength.

Exhausted.

He had never felt this worn out in his entire life, not even when accounting for his previous life.

Yet amidst the exhaustion, there emerged an unusual sense of satisfaction and joy.

This was his brain releasing endorphins, rewarding him for over-exerting himself.

Li Qi watched Xue Jing lying still on the ground with a look of satisfaction.

With his discerning eye, it was clear this was not the fatigue of avoidance but a true pushing of limits, reaching a state achieved only by giving one's all.

Talent, temperament, and willpower.

Looking at the disciple before him, he found nothing lacking—each quality surpassed his expectations.

Meng Qingjiao observed Xue Jing sprawled on the ground, only moving forward when sure he wouldn’t rise again. She crouched down to gently pat his sweat-soaked head, as if in comforting praise.

"..."

Li Qi smiled at her, "That's enough for today, Qingjiao. Go have your meal."

Meng Qingjiao nodded, gently patted Xue Jing's head, and rose to leave the training room.

"How are you feeling?" Li Qi asked with a smile.

Xue Jing mustered a bit of strength and replied in a muffled voice, "I feel great."

Li Qi burst into hearty laughter.

……

At exactly five o'clock the next morning, Xue Jing opened his eyes precisely on time, not a second off.

【Early to bed and early to rise, health experience +38】

【Health level increased to Lv3】

In an instant, Xue Jing felt revitalized, as if warmth coursed through his body, brimming with unspent energy that belied his just-woken state.

He carefully reflected on it; though he had been exhausted to the brink of unconsciousness the previous night, he felt none of it now, as if the rigorous training session from the day before had never occurred.

Fully revived.

What truly is wellness?

Xue Jing chuckled, reaching out joyfully to pet the cat.

"Hmm?"

His hand touched air as he lifted the quilt; the cat was absent from the bed.

Lately, he'd been in the habit of petting the cat first thing upon waking, and its absence felt unusual.

Xue Jing got up and walked out of his room into the living room. He flicked on the light, only to see the cat stepping in from the balcony.

“Hmm? Teacher Wan, did you just go out?”

Xue Jing asked in confusion.

The cat shook its body, lifted its hindquarters for a stretch, and yawned before sleepily saying, “I went out to deal with something... so tired, I'm going to sleep.” Without waiting for Xue Jing to respond, it darted into the room, jumped into Xue Jing's bed, nestled into the lingering warmth, and fell into a deep sleep.

Xue Jing was filled with curiosity, but he had promised Ning Fengwan not to pry into her affairs, so he held back his questions.

After finishing his morning routine in the bathroom, Xue Jing changed into his sportswear and went out for a run.

An hour later, the alarm on his watch buzzed, and Xue Jing, lightly panting, came to a stop.

【You've completed a long run, running experience +258】

【Running upgraded to Lv5】

This was one of the earliest skills he had activated, and it finally reached Lv5.

He glanced back, roughly estimating that he might have leaped nearly 4.5 meters.

“The previous world's standing long jump world record was... what, around three meters?” Xue Jing mused uncertainly.

Now, his leg strength had far surpassed the limit of an ordinary person, even without using extra force.

Shaking his head, Xue Jing headed back home, took a shower, made breakfast, and after eating, left a portion for the cat before heading out to the Hidden Dragon Dojo.

After taking the bus, he arrived at the office building, took the elevator to the seventeenth floor, and headed straight for the training room without pause.

To his surprise, as soon as he opened the door, he found someone already seated inside the training room.

A short-haired beauty sat upright on the solid wood floor, holding a three-tier giant beef burger, quietly nibbling on it.

Several burger wrappers were scattered on the floor, clearly indicating she had already consumed quite a few. "..."

Seeing Xue Jing walk in, Meng Qingjiao nodded at him and then began to speed up her eating. Her mouth chewed continuously, and her vibrantly red lips, akin to painted rouge, were slick with grease, with a bit of yellow cheese sauce on her perky nose. "Sister Meng, are you here to help train me?" Xue Jing said with a smile as he sat cross-legged in front of her.

Meng Qingjiao, still eating the burger, nodded and made a muffled "mm-hmm" sound.

Seeing how much she seemed to enjoy eating, Xue Jing thought for a moment and said, "Sister Meng, next time, I'll cook something for you. I'm quite good at cooking."

According to Chen Fuguang, Meng Qingjiao should be very busy, yet she took the time to help him train. He felt he should express his gratitude.

Xue Jing opened the panel and checked his cooking skills.

[Cooking Lv3]

Although he hadn't specifically practiced this skill, cooking daily had steadily increased his experience by a hundred or two each day.

He might not claim to rival a professional chef, but he was certainly adept at home-style dishes, nailing the flavors.

Meng Qingjiao slightly raised her eyebrows and her eyes brightened at his words, nodding.

She put the last bite of her burger into her mouth, crumpled the wrapper, dropped it on the floor, and reached out to pat Xue Jing's head.

This seemed to be her way of expressing closeness.

The short-haired beauty stood up after patting Xue Jing’s head, took a few steps back, placed one hand behind her back, and made a gesture signaling ‘please’.

“Senior Sister, you just finished eating. Aren’t you going to rest a bit?”

Xue Jing asked with concern.

Meng Qingjiao shook her head, rubbing her stomach as if to say she was fine.

Since she was okay, Xue Jing had no objections, standing up as well and cautioning, “Be careful, Senior Sister,” before charging towards Meng Qingjiao.

The training room sparked to life again with the start of another training session.

Three days later.

In the training room, Xue Jing and Meng Qingjiao were fully engaged in a heated exchange of fists and feet.

Unlike before, after three days of intensive combat training, Xue Jing had gained some practical experience. Coupled with his skill enhancements, his fighting now showed a true form, as his punches and kicks tore through the air with sharp whooshing sounds, raining down on Meng Qingjiao like a storm.

The latter’s expression remained as composed and cold as ever, deftly defending against Xue Jing’s onslaught, her every move precise and efficient.

To an observer with discerning eyes, it was clear that she was feeding moves to her opponent with overwhelming martial prowess, rather than being truly caught in an even match.

Xue Jing’s precise straight punch aimed at the exposed area of Meng Qingjiao’s chest was quickly intercepted by her defense, clutching his wrist, halting his advance, leaving his fist merely an inch from her chest.

A flash of insight lit up in Xue Jing's eyes as he finally pinpointed a genuine flaw. His breathing technique activated, harnessing his strength, channeling it to the tips of his fingers. With his thumb and forefinger pinched together, he flicked his finger!

“Snap!”

A deafening crack erupted from thin air, the force from his fingertip like a deadly bullet.

Feeling a soft, tender texture under his finger, a change came over Xue Jing’s expression.

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