Train Survival: You're really trying to survive!

Su Li became Master Ka's personal disciple. How should I put it, this process felt a bit like, "How is this even possible?" But considering that Master Ka was a follower of the God of Pioneers, it also felt like, "No wonder it works."

Pray to the pioneers.

After a lengthy apprenticeship ceremony, Su Li followed Master Ka to a secluded courtyard.

Master Ka first had Su Li sit opposite him, and then took out a teapot.

Su Li and her companion hurriedly tried to help pour tea, but Master Ka waved them down and pressed them back into their seats, saying, "You don't understand this; you'll ruin it if you brew it haphazardly."

Master Ka put some dried fruit into the teapot, and then poured a cup of clear oil into it.

This surprised Su Li.

“Roar, roar, roar, in the world where our race lives, water is scarce, and our usual drinks are oils,” Master Ka explained. “Before it’s cooked, tell me about your past experiences.”

Su Li organized her thoughts and began to recount her experience.

"Hmm, not bad," Master Ka commented casually, then poured Su Li a glass of oil. "Try it, my skills are still quite good."

Following Master Ka's posture, Su Li picked up the drink, but after taking only one sip, her face immediately scrunched up.

"How is it? Is it good?" Master Ka asked.

Su Li hesitated for a moment, then chose to tell the truth: "It doesn't taste good, it's too sour."

"Sour? Sour is just right." Master Ka chuckled. "Very good, very honest."

Master Ka said, downing the drink in one gulp. Seeing Master Ka's expression, Su Li hesitated for a moment, then picked up her glass again.

Master Ka stopped Su Li's actions, "Don't force yourself. This cup of tea is not suitable for you. But I can drink it without changing my expression, do you know why?"

Su Li recalled Master Ka's appearance; he didn't seem to have forced himself to drink it. So she tried answering, "Because you couldn't taste the sourness?"

“That’s right, that’s right. My race doesn’t taste sour at all. On the contrary, we can taste the richness of oils.” Master Ka stroked his beard and smiled. “This is the first lesson I’m teaching you. What I find delicious, you may not be able to taste delicious.”

"Similarly, you cannot accept everything I teach you wholesale. You must carefully adapt it according to your race and your understanding, and make it your own."

"Remember this lesson, and don't forget it later."

Su Li nodded quickly.

Master Ka poured the oil that Su Li hadn't drunk into his own cup, and then continued, "That idiot God of Pioneers sent you here. You can study here for a month. You can take back any skills you learn and any strength you improve here."

"You must return in a month. After that, you can come back here to continue learning after each exploration cycle. Each session lasts three days. Your civilization is in grave danger; seize this opportunity."

"Yes, master."

"Alright, let's go to the training ground. I'll teach you my beginner sword technique, the Ice and Fire Sword."

Su Li followed Master Ka to the martial arts arena, Master Ka's private arena, filled with his personal disciples. Each of these disciples radiated spiritual light, and Su Li looked around and found that they were all at least Silver level.

Master Ka noticed Su Li's gaze and said with a smile, "Don't be envious, you will become stronger too."

Master Ka picked up a training sword, tossed it to Su Li, then picked one up for himself, and continued, "Let me first tell you about my swordsmanship. My race is adept at manipulating temperature. Therefore, we use ice and fire elements extensively. To begin my swordsmanship, you need to learn the Ice and Fire Sword technique."

"This swordsmanship emphasizes the waxing and waning of ice and fire elements, constantly shifting between fire and ice swords. The fire sword excels at destruction and has strong close-range attack power. The ice sword is fast and can release ice spikes. In the beginning, you will practice the conversion between the two elements. Later, you can learn the ultimate techniques of ice and fire fusion or mutual restraint."

Master Ka stood in front of Su Li and demonstrated the essence of the Ice and Fire Sword. Su Li watched Master Ka's teaching intently, afraid of missing anything.

The training days were very fulfilling, and when Su Li came in, she brought with her her own material processing and alchemy basics. In her spare time, she constantly read and studied.

The energy here is very abundant. When cultivating, it's as if there's always a secret food buff. The bed I rest on also has a stronger buff than the [Peace] bed that Su Li brought with her. This made Su Li specially make one, as the bed she brought with her was no longer useful.

A month passed quickly, and when Su Li returned to the train, her entire demeanor was completely different.

Sofia and Ivan only felt a blur before their eyes, and 10 minutes later, a completely different Zuli appeared in front of them.

Su Li let out a long sigh. "How long have I been gone?"

“Ten minutes,” Sofia replied. “You look very different. Are you alright?”

"It's nothing." Su Li stretched her body. "I trained there for a month. My strength has increased a lot. This freebie is really a good thing. The God of Pioneers is so kind to me."

"You guys use it too. Remember to perform well and train hard," Su Li instructed. "Oh, and take a life skills book with you before you leave. You'll be staying there for a month, so read more books in your spare time."

It's also time to choose what skills to learn in the future.

After a discussion, Ivan decided to study blacksmithing, while Sophia would continue studying cooking for the time being.

"Then I'm off, brother-in-law!" Ivan, holding the introductory book on blacksmithing, eagerly channeled his magical energy into the free scroll, and then disappeared.

After Ivan disappeared, Sophia walked up to Su Li and put her arms around Su Li's neck. "A month, were you lonely?"

Since the girl had made it so obvious, what was Su Li waiting for? Without saying a word, he picked Sophia up and carried her towards the dormitory.

Ten minutes later, Ivan, radiating spiritual light, returned excitedly, "Brother-in-law, I..."

Ivan jolted awake, and hearing his sister's incoherent ramblings, he gave an awkward smile and silently walked outside.

Two hours later, after showering, Su Li and Sophia stood in front of the door. Sophia straightened her clothes, rubbed her slightly aching stomach, and finally took out the freebie coupon. "Then I'm leaving."

"Well, see you later."

“I’m leaving,” Sofia repeated.

"Yes, study hard."

"Idiot." Sophia stood on tiptoe, closed her eyes, and tilted her head back.

This obvious gesture finally made Su Li understand. So he embraced Sophia and gave her a deep kiss.

After it was over, Sophia channeled her magical energy into the free scroll and then disappeared.

Su Li smacked her lips, turned around, and saw Ivan's face pressed against the glass, turning into a pig's face, with a mocking gaze.

"You brat," Su Li pointed at Ivan, "minors, please have some self-respect."

Ivan pursed his lips at Su Li, "What a pair of nagging wives and mothers-in-law, they're actually my sister and brother-in-law. How pathetic."

"You brat." Su Li opened the window, grabbed Ivan's face, and pulled the kid inside.

After the two of them joked around for a while, Sophia teleported back.

Like Zurich and Ivan, Sofia has also undergone considerable changes.

The three of them waited a while longer until Song Mingyu returned.