With the support of these martial artists, Qin Hui was considered a hegemon in Jiangnan Province, but he was nothing compared to martial artists from other provinces.
Upon returning home, Qin Hui sat by the fish tank, lost in thought.
There was no other way; Qin Hui could only rely on this scallop now. No matter what, Qin Hui had to pry it open.
"Why not just boil it?"
Qin Hui muttered to himself. Since brute force couldn't open it, he'd try boiling it.
Qin Hui had been staring at the scallop for days, and it showed no signs of opening, so Qin Hui had to think of other methods.
Soon, Qin Hui fished out the scallop and threw it into the pressure cooker.
Under the fierce heat, the scallop remained unchanged, as hard as iron.
"Maybe I should just eat it raw," Qin Hui thought, recalling the lifestyle of people on a certain island. They ate seafood raw to preserve its freshest nutrients.
With this possibility in mind, Qin Hui directly picked up the scallop and swallowed it whole.
Since he couldn't open it by force, he might as well eat it raw.
Instead of guarding such a treasure every day, it would be better to eat it and not have to guard it.
After the scallop went down, Qin Hui sat cross-legged on the bed and began to refine it.
As Qin Hui refined it, his entire body was enveloped in a purple energy, exuding an immortal aura.
Fortunately, Qin Hui's refining effect was very good. The scallop, which had been difficult to open, finally showed signs of loosening.
However, according to Qin Hui's judgment, it would take a long time to completely refine this scallop.
In the past, Qin Hui wouldn't have had so much time. But now that he was injured and couldn't do anything, he had plenty of time.
...
In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. During these half months, Qin Hui spent all his time refining the scallop, except for eating and drinking.
Deep in the night, Qin Hui opened his bright eyes, which reflected a dazzling light.
"Hoo, I finally succeeded in refining it."
Qin Hui exhaled a long breath, his body filled with energy.
It felt like he could punch ten young girls with one blow.
The kind that would cry.
The refining effect this time exceeded Qin Hui's expectations. The energy provided by the scallop was incredibly potent.
Not only did it heal all of Qin Hui's injuries, but it also significantly boosted his strength, elevating him from a fifth-level martial artist to a seventh-level martial artist.
It was a qualitative leap.
"Heh heh heh heh..."
Qin Hui was now looking forward to the martial arts competition. He would make sure to beat the Sun family's martial artists to death then!
Even if he encountered Elder Sun again, Qin Hui now had the power to fight him.
This was Qin Hui's confidence.
Although becoming a martial artist didn't mean one could be too arrogant, occasional displays of arrogance were acceptable.
After sitting for half a month, Qin Hui's bones were itching.
"I wonder how Sister Xue is doing lately?"
Qin Hui felt a pang of regret. He had been in seclusion all this time and had neglected Sister Xue's concern.
As for Jiang Yanxi, apart from bringing him food every day, there was nothing much to care about.
After a simple wash-up in the bathroom, Qin Hui felt refreshed.
Most importantly, when he looked in the mirror, Qin Hui felt much more confident. Not only that, but he also noticed that his skin had become much fairer, making him even more handsome than before.
He looked more like a pretty boy than a pretty boy.
This was also a good thing. The stronger one's strength, the less impurities in their body, which meant a more agile physique.
This was also why some old monsters, despite their advanced age, maintained a youthful appearance.
Qin Hui touched his fair and tender face, finding it amusing.
Since his strength had improved, Qin Hui's worries were naturally alleviated.
As for the martial arts competition in a month and a half, Qin Hui was very confident.
During this period, Qin Hui's focus would be on improving the strength of his subordinates, as one person's strength alone was futile.
Another point was that Qin Hui had to conceal his true strength, maintaining his identity as a fifth-level martial artist.
After all, with such a sudden increase in his strength, it was bound to attract attention from all sides. Revealing one's strength too early without the means to protect oneself was akin to seeking death.
After resolving matters at home, Qin Hui drove his stylish Cayenne to Huichuntang.
As soon as Qin Hui entered Huichuntang, he drew the attention of many people. Of course, most of this attention was focused on his face.
After all, Qin Hui was so fair and tender that many beautiful nurses' eyes sparkled. If it weren't for Qin Hui's status, they would have rushed over to pinch him to see if he was real.
When Qin Hui arrived at Sister Xue's office, he saw that Sister Xue was as busy as usual. Busy with her work, she hadn't noticed Qin Hui's arrival.
Only after Sister Xue finished her tasks did she notice Qin Hui.
"Xiao Hui, you... how did you become like this?"
Chen Jiaxue was also surprised by Qin Hui's transformation. He was simply too handsome.
People typically aged with time, but Qin Hui seemed to be getting younger.
"Sister Xue, you'll get used to it, you'll get used to it."
Qin Hui waved his hand, feeling a little embarrassed. Although Sister Xue was close to him, Qin Hui hadn't told her about his breakthrough.
It wasn't that Qin Hui didn't trust Sister Xue, but rather that having her know less was safer for her.
"Hehe, let sister check you out."
After saying that, Chen Jiaxue put down her computer and walked directly to Qin Hui, pinching his elastic face.
"Tsk tsk, the texture feels really good."
Chen Jiaxue said excitedly.
"Uh, Sister Xue, you don't need to be so excited."
Qin Hui felt a bit helpless, feeling like he was no match for Sister Xue.
After Chen Jiaxue closed the office door, she sat directly on Qin Hui, put her arms around him, and played with his face.
"Tell me, have you missed your sister during this time? And do you have any little secrets for your skin becoming so good?"
Clearly, Sister Xue was aiming for beauty. After all, seeing how handsome Qin Hui had become, it was hard for her not to be moved.
Hearing Sister Xue's words, Qin Hui had a flash of inspiration.
Indeed, in this society, which woman wouldn't want to become more beautiful? If Qin Hui could refine some beauty-enhancing and youth-preserving pills, they might fetch a high price.
Of course, Qin Hui's primary goal wasn't to make money, but to accumulate favors.
Qin Hui knew that he was a martial artist and would deal with martial artists in the future. Martial artists naturally engaged in transactions.
Perhaps by refining these pills, Qin Hui could build up a considerable network of contacts, as he would need something valuable to win over other martial artists.
"Sister Xue, that's enough, stop touching. If you keep touching me, I'll have to touch you."
Qin Hui felt his face ticklish and issued a warning.
"Oh, you're getting bolder, daring to tease your sister. Let me teach you a lesson today."
Chen Jiaxue showed a hint of coquettishness, looking at Qin Hui with tender eyes.