Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 46 Exorcising Evil
"1620, 1635, 1675..."

In the afternoon, Song Mingyue went to class, while Gao Wu tested his punching power in the training room.

He threw thirty punches in one minute, with a consistent punching power of 1,600 kilograms, showing significant improvement.

Gao Wu believed he still had potential. Although a physique of 15 points could not directly improve strength or agility, it could withstand more violent and savage exertion and was not afraid of injury, which allowed him to fully unleash his power.

The biggest advantage is that he can use extreme training methods, inject more drugs, and constantly squeeze out his own potential without worrying about damaging his body's essence.

At this rate of progress, a punching power of 2,000 kilograms can be achieved in less than six months. This is the limit for a martial artist, and also the lower limit for a novice martial artist.

In other words, a punch with 2,000 kilograms of force could even kill a samurai, provided the opponent doesn't have any source energy protecting them.

"If only I could get the Vajra Elixir..."

Gao Wu muttered to himself that with his powerful physique and the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra at the Great Perfection level, he could enjoy the benefits of the medicine while also eliminating all its side effects, making him perfect for taking medicine like crazy.

The problem is that high-grade potions are expensive, like the flying squirrel potion, which he can't afford. Song Mingyue has been so good to him, he really feels bad troubling her any further.

Tie Dalong was locked up again, and after thinking it over, the only connection he could find was with Coach Huang Hai. Huang Hai encouraged him to play in a competition and even said he could get him some "Diamond Elixir".

To be honest, Gao Wu was a little afraid of Huang Hai. This guy had inexplicably given him thirty vials of Blood Dragon Elixir. That was very strange!
The thought of the Vajra Elixir stirred something within Gao Wu. Huang Hai harbored ill intentions, and it was perfectly reasonable for him to take advantage of the situation.

If he could really get his hands on the Vajra Potion, his strength should increase to ten points. Then he'd have a chance to win the Snow Wave Cup!
Gao Wu was just thinking about it. There's no such thing as a free lunch, especially not a gloomy guy like Huang Hai. If he's being so nice to him, he must have ulterior motives. It's definitely not as simple as going to the ring to fight a couple of matches!
"Big brother, you're back, why aren't you in class?" Shen Yue sent a message, interrupting Gao Wu's wild thoughts.

"I already took a long leave of absence." Gao Wu was a little puzzled. "Is something wrong?"

“Your classmates all want to see you, hehe…” Shen Yue chuckled, then added, “A lot of people are also paying attention to you online. Now that you’re out here, why not make a video to respond?”

He further cautioned, "Don't mention official sources; saying bad things will get you banned. Saying good things will be seen as betrayal by those who spoke up for you. Just say you returned safely and thank everyone for their support..."

Shen Yue is very experienced in this regard. If he comes out and thanks the authorities as soon as so many people support Gao Wu, these people who support Gao Wu will feel that they have been used and betrayed by Gao Wu, and they will turn around and curse Gao Wu.

While ignoring official statements might seem like a way to smooth things over, it's the safest approach.

"You're the one who understands things best. We'll do it your way." Gao Wu agreed wholeheartedly. Shen Yue's thinking was very thorough; he couldn't afford to offend his fans.

The two discussed the script, and Gao Wu took out his phone to shoot a short video in a corner of the training hall and sent it to Shen Yue for processing.

His account is usually managed by Shen Yue, so he doesn't have to worry about it.

After Shen Yue posted the video, Gao Wu went to check it out. There were many comments, most of which said it was good that the person was safe and sound.

There were also voices of doubt and curses, with some suspecting that Gao Wu was deliberately playing the victim to gain fans.

Some of the claims are outrageous, saying that Gao Wu's videos were all fake, the murders were fake, and his arrest was fake...

Gao Wu is now used to these negative voices. Whether it's on online platforms or in real life, as long as there are many people, you'll find all sorts of people.

Some people are born with negative emotions, and they spread negativity as soon as they open their mouths. Their main goal is to make others feel bad, regardless of whether they are doing well or not.

Some are deliberately stirring up trouble, hoping to benefit from the massive traffic.

The internet has no restrictions, so there are even more bizarre things to come. If you were to argue with someone online, you'd be exhausted.

In just a few days, his fan base has grown to three million.

For a medium-sized city like Dongjiang, this number of followers already qualifies them as a major online influencer. If they were to advertise and sell energy bars, nutritional supplements, or something similar, they could probably earn tens of thousands of yuan a month.

Although he doesn't have much money right now, he doesn't want to make money this way. Tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands won't solve his problem; instead, it might damage his reputation.

For him, the greatest benefit of fans is that they help him accumulate merit.

Shen Yue comes from a well-off family and doesn't care about such small sums of money. He has lofty goals and wants to create a major online influencer account. He also doesn't recommend that Gao Wu do advertising and selling goods right now.

It was precisely because both sides shared the same understanding that a foundation for cooperation was established. Gao Wu was also very fortunate that the people he encountered were all very kind: the old man, Qing Jun, Shen Yue, and Song Mingyue, all of whom treated him extremely well.

People like Tie Dalong treated him well.

As for people like Huang Long, although they are annoying, they aren't really bad people. The only truly bad person is Zhang Hao!
Huang Hai's image flashed through Gao Wu's mind. This man had been kind to him, but he was certain that Huang Hai was no good...

At 9:30 p.m., Gao Wu and Song Mingyue quietly arrived at Bailin Lake.

By late December, the lake was completely frozen over. Many people would come to play, leaving footprints all over the snow-covered ice.

In some places, water was poured on to level the surface, turning them into outdoor ice rinks.

Gao Wu and Song Mingyue found a spot under the bridge. Gao Wu drew his sword and cleaved through the ice, causing the murky lake water to surge up.

"Ready?" Gao Wu asked, glancing at Song Mingyue across from him.

After taking the potion, Song Mingyue's entire body was flushed, especially her face, which was bright red, as if she were drunk. The area below the bridge was dark, and Gao Wu couldn't clearly see Song Mingyue's face, but he could feel the heat emanating from her body.

If Song Mingyue hadn't been fully covered in a diving suit, she would have been radiating heat. He estimated that her body temperature was close to forty degrees Celsius.

I wonder what kind of medicine Song Mingyue used that had such a powerful effect.

"Let's go." Song Mingyue skillfully put her arm around Gao Wu's waist.

Gao Wu, carrying Song Mingyue, leaped high into the icy lake water. With Song Mingyue as his giant "warm baby," Gao Wu even felt a little warm.

The main reason was that his physical condition had improved significantly, making him able to easily withstand the icy lake water. He felt that as long as he could ensure he consumed enough calories, he wouldn't freeze even after soaking in the water for a whole day.

After plunging several meters into the lake, Gao Wu sensed the familiar icy chill.

The chilling aura, like a ribbon or a snake, coiled around him and Song Mingyue, constantly invading their space. They came almost every night, following the same routine, and the strange spirit always cooperated remarkably well.

From this perspective, Gao Wu felt that the alien spirits wouldn't be very intelligent.

Today was different from usual; Gao Wu could withstand the chill with his body without needing to chant any incantations. It was precisely this composure that allowed him to sense that the surrounding chill had a center, or rather, a head, where there were obvious fluctuations of spiritual power.

Gao Wu believed that it was because he could store the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra and sense the location of the alien spirit through the mantra.

He pinched Song Mingyue's arm, signaling that he was about to make a move. Song Mingyue pinched his arm in return.

Before taking action, Gao Wu was actually a little hesitant.

This situation is a bit dangerous; ideally, someone should be called in to help. For example, safety ropes could be attached to both of them, and Aunt Lan could watch over them from outside.

For some reason, Song Mingyue rejected the suggestion.

Song Mingyue had always had Aunt Lan wait outside. Gao Wu sensed that Song Mingyue didn't quite trust Aunt Lan, or perhaps she didn't want a third person to know about this matter.

If Song Mingyue isn't afraid, then he has nothing to be afraid of!

With a thought, Gao Wu unleashed the five Azure Dragon Divine Qi mantras stored deep within his brow, causing lightning to flash and shoot out from his pupils.

A sharp, piercing whistle suddenly came from the depths of the dark lake ahead; to be precise, the whistle originated from the spiritual realm.

As he unleashed the five Azure Dragon Divine Qi incantations simultaneously, Gao Wu's spiritual power was depleted by 80%. The sudden sharp whistle was like an invisible ice spear, piercing deep into the depths of his mind.

The intense mental pain made Gao Wu feel as if his brain had exploded, and his consciousness went completely blank for a moment.

Just then, Song Mingyue unleashed the Frost Moon Sword, a sharp silver light slicing through the icy lake water and piercing the deep darkness...

(End of this chapter)