Your skills are excellent, and now I have them too.

Chapter 38 Innate Ox and Horse Special Skills

Lu Zhao hasn't had time to replicate the special skill of endurance these past few days because Dong Yijian has been busy organizing small group training, and the elite class doesn't really need him to lead, so there hasn't been much of an opportunity.

After leaving the high pavilion, Lu Zhao felt he couldn't delay any longer. Since Old Ji had said he wanted to conduct a selection-like assessment, he should gather as many trump cards as possible. So he searched the square and determined the location of his group.

Among the more than 100 people in the venue were many familiar faces, including roommates Murong Can and Yang Guangming, as well as Zhang Zilian.

They were currently undergoing strength training, which involved two people wrestling with each other. After reaching the Warrior Realm, the strength they could pull increased dramatically, making ordinary equipment ineffective for training, so this method was more convenient.

Lu Zhao walked up to Dong Yijian and said, "Reporting, sir."

"Hmm? What brings you here? Aren't you practicing martial arts today?"

"Yes, I will."

Lu Zhao thought for a moment and said, "I feel a little unwell."

He planned to use the same trick again, taking advantage of his physical discomfort to gain the other person's concern.

However, the loading progress was not increased at all.

"Aren't you feeling unwell? Why don't you go to the hospital for a check-up? I've upgraded your access level, so you don't have to wait in line."

"Uh, actually, I'm feeling uncomfortable."

"Then let's go to Maple Street, there are psychological counselors there."

"There's something wrong with my cultivation."

"I'm looking for the academic officer."

"....."

Lu Zhao was numb.

Why aren't you worried about your new recruits at all?

Logically speaking, his superior in the recruit camp was Dong Yijian. As for Old Ji and Xin Li, they were just temporary teachers from outside. That's why he came over to make conversation and try to get attention.

However, he overlooked one problem: an officer like Dong Yijian is like a university counselor. He can't manage professional matters. If you have physical problems, see a doctor; if you have psychological problems, seek counseling; if you have cultivation problems, ask the academic officer. What's the use of coming to him?

We need to find a topic that he cares about.

Lu Zhao thought for a moment and then said, "Sir, I would like to be transferred to another batch."

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I can't get answers to my professional questions, but I'm perfectly suited to questions about government positions.

Dong Yijian, who had been watching the training below, immediately turned around.

He doesn't care if ordinary recruits in the senior class want to transfer to another batch, as long as it's not a large-scale transfer, they can be transferred after applying.

In fact, two people had already been transferred to other batches through this method because they had family members or connections there.

But Lu Zhao is different. He is a genius in my elite class, and I absolutely cannot let him go unless there is an order from my superiors.

After his initial shock, Dong Yijian forced a smile and affectionately hooked his arm around his shoulder.

"What happened? What's going on?"

Lu Zhao blurted out nonsense: "Chen Qinhu, he bullies me because he's physically strong."

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What?!

It turns out that another genius is involved.

Dong Yijian became even more worried. This was a very troublesome matter. He had to appease both sides, otherwise, a big problem would arise.

But suddenly, he realized something was wrong.

"Qin Hu is such a coward, why would he bully you? Besides, aren't you two best buddies?"

"Sir, don't be fooled by his appearance. He's pretending to be timid, but he's actually a wicked person."

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The problem seems to have gotten worse.

Dong Yijian pulled him to a secluded corner not far away.

"What exactly happened? Tell me in detail, what did he do?"

As the head instructor, this is something I must pay attention to.

Lu Zhao took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Last night, he came to my dormitory to find me. I said I wouldn't go, but he forced me to go and wouldn't let anyone else follow me. After I entered the room, he locked the door from the inside."

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Dong Yijian felt a chill run down his spine; this was a classic bullying scenario—he'd lock the door and give him a beating.

Lu Zhao's punching power is not as good as Chen Qinhu's, so he probably can't beat him. This is troublesome.

However, he doesn't seem to have any external injuries.

"And then?" he asked, his heart pounding.

Lu Zhao continued, "Then he blocked the doorway himself, refusing to let me out, and even turned off the lights."

What?!

This plot doesn't make sense.

Could it be that Chen Qinhu, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, actually has that kind of fetish?

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Dong Yijian swallowed hard, not daring to ask any more questions.

Lu Zhao continued, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings, "Then, he put his hand inside his pants..."

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He suddenly pulled out a beam saber and asked me if I was handsome.

"........."

"Are you out of your mind?!"

Dong Yijian wasn't stupid; he realized that this guy was making fun of him.

Lu Zhao couldn't help but laugh.

"Haha, it's so early in the morning, just trying to wake you up."

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This last bit of progress was made because Dong Yijian was worried that this guy really had a problem with his brain.

But that's perfect, it saves Lu Zhao from having to pretend to be crazy anymore, since he's got the special skill now.

"I'm going now, goodbye, sir."

He ran off happily, mentally reviewing his newly acquired special skill.

[Endurance Lv3: Upon activation, blocks 70% of pain sensation and applies the psychological suggestion "I am a beast of burden," temporarily reducing inertia and desire. The effect decreases over time. Mastered. Utilization rate 100%, side effect index 0.]

That's really... an amazing skill.

At this moment, he only felt admiration for Dong Yijian. This kind of special skill was clearly the result of decades of consistent effort.

It has no side effects, or rather, it is a side effect in itself.

Blocking pain can be useful in the right place at the right time, but it can also have drawbacks.

Pain is a warning signal from the body to the brain. In the chaos of battle, if the pain receptors are too low, one might not even realize they've been slashed.

However, Lu Zhao thought it was great. This ability didn't necessarily have to be used on the battlefield. He felt bored and couldn't concentrate during regular training. He could just use "I am an ox or a horse" to keep going, which was like a stimulant.

Blocking pain can also be useful in some critical moments, such as when training your physique. If you feel muscle soreness, you can push your limits a little, but you must control the intensity to avoid causing serious injury.

For someone who has already entered the realm of the strongman, this is not easy. As long as they don't break any bones or tendons, it's not a big problem, after all, they are no longer mortals.

Lu Zhao arrived at the martial arts school in high spirits, where Xin Li was already standing with her hands behind her back in the middle.

It's been the same for days. This Qingming Guard Corporal is always like this. Nobody knows when he arrived. He's always there as soon as the door opens.

Before long, everyone was there, and the familiar double gravity descended once again.

"Attend class."

"Long live the Emperor!"

"Most people have already mastered the skills of using various weapons. Those who are not proficient should go down and ask someone for help and practice."

After they became more familiar with each other, Xin Li's attitude was slightly better than her previous coldness, but not by much.

"Today we're teaching an advanced technique: taking out the knife."

Despite the double gravity, the group retrieved their practice-grade sabers from the weapon rack.

Xin Li pulled an armored dummy out from the corner.

"Today we'll practice a practical sword technique for local special operations: the Wind-Breaking Blade. Watch closely."

He retreated eight steps away from the dummy and drew his waist knife.

Swish!

He dashed from the left to the right of the dummy, his figure flashing by so quickly that it was difficult to catch a glimpse with the naked eye.

The armored dummy shattered into seven pieces, its severed limbs thudding to the ground.

All the trainees were stunned.

Is this a martial arts technique or a special skill?