Looking at the rewards, Shen Ping's pupils suddenly constricted.
The growth of a family heavily relied on its descendants, so he had anticipated rewards for blade techniques and movement skills; however, he never expected that giving birth to a bloodline would also grant cultivation resources like dragon blood.
This was an absolute pleasant surprise.
After he reacted, excitement once again appeared on his face.
The appearance of dragon blood meant that the rewards were not limited to blade techniques and movement skills, which was undoubtedly crucial.
After all, if it were only blade techniques and movement skills, Shen Ping could only improve his combat power based on his existing foundation, but cultivation resources could significantly enhance his physical quality in a short period, causing his overall strength to skyrocket.
For example, with this dragon blood, a martial artist's physical quality would double after use; the lower their strength before use, the greater the increase.
From August of last year until now, through continuous daily training, Shen Ping's punching power had increased to about 18,000kg.
If he used the dragon blood, it was highly likely to reach over 36,000kg.
This was the physical quality of a high-level God of War.
At that time, combined with the fourth stage of Ninefold Thunder Blade, his combat power would truly enter the God of War level.
Thinking of this, he wished he could immediately return to the community villa to use the dragon blood and see its effects.
However, he quickly suppressed this impulse.
His wife had just given birth and still needed careful care; how could he leave at such a time?
Li Yuewei, lying on the hospital bed, saw the expression on Shen Ping's face, and the smile on her lips grew wider.
She could tell her husband was genuinely happy.
After staying in the hospital for half a month after childbirth, Shen Ping completed the discharge procedures with his wife.
Upon returning to the community villa, he directly had his father-in-law and mother-in-law move in from their place, mainly for the convenience of taking care of his wife and child.
The originally somewhat quiet villa suddenly became lively, with the clear cries of the child heard every day.
At first, Shen Ping was unaccustomed, his cultivation always distracted by the noise, but gradually he got used to it.
He stayed at home for a full six days before he began to claim the rewards from the virtual frame.
Swish.
A test tube containing golden liquid immediately appeared in his palm.
The test tube was sealed with a stopper, and the liquid inside occupied more than one-third of its volume.
Shen Ping knew how to use the dragon blood; he only needed to apply the golden liquid to one part of his body.
The golden liquid was very viscous, so he lay flat on the ground, pulled out the stopper, and applied it to his chest.
Not long after, the applied area began to heat up; this was the dragon blood taking effect.
Just like when Luo Feng used it, as waves of heat flowed from his chest into his body, spreading along his blood to his limbs and bones, an excruciating pain that drilled into his marrow instantly spread throughout his entire body.
In an instant, Shen Ping's muscles twitched, his heart rate accelerated, and his blood flow rapidly increased.
This effect continued until he fainted.
At the same time, his bones, muscles, and internal organs were undergoing drastic changes.
Genes deep within his cells broke and recombined, making his muscles firmer, his internal organs stronger, and his bones more robust.
Even the various neurons in his brain were undergoing transformation.
After an unknown period, Shen Ping awoke from his coma.
Seeing his skin turn bronze, he knew he had successfully used the dragon blood.
Clenching his fists, he could easily feel the power bursting from his muscles.
"Time to test my punching power."
He got up, quickly took a cold shower, and then eagerly rushed to the Dojo of Limits in the community.
At three or four in the afternoon, there were very few people in the dojo, with only a few martial artists training in the martial arts hall.
He walked to the punching power testing machine, arched his body, and then slammed his fist fiercely onto the testing target.
Boom.
The punching target was heavily depressed.
When it returned to its original position, the testing instrument displayed the number: 35710kg.
Seeing this, a smile appeared on his face, and then he threw another punch.
After four or five consecutive attempts, the average punching power exceeded 36,000kg.
"As expected of dragon blood!"
Shen Ping was ecstatic.
Now, his punching power alone had reached the high-level God of War tier, catching up to Qin Shan, the captain of the Raging Wind Squad.
He then went to test his speed and nerve reaction speed, both of which also reached the high-level God of War standard.
"Haha, from today onwards, I am a high-level God of War!"
"If I use Ninefold Thunder Blade to unleash my punching power, I will be a beginner God of War!"
After so many years of transmigrating to the Star Devouring World, he had finally reached the God of War level in combat power.
The total number of God of War across the Global did not exceed four thousand, which meant Shen Ping's strength ranked among the top three thousand globally.
Even though his inner self had long been smoothed out by reality, at this moment, he couldn't help but burst into hearty laughter.
A moment later, his expression returned to normal.
He activated the golden finger.
He knew this day would eventually come, but for him, God of War was no longer the goal to pursue, but merely a starting point.
"Next, I will try my best to break through to the level beyond God of War, which is Planetary Level, within five years!"
Shen Ping clenched his fists, secretly setting a small goal for himself.
Only at the Planetary Level could one truly have a say.
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During dinner that evening, Li Yuewei brought up the hotpot restaurant.
"My cousin has been working at the hotpot restaurant for quite some time now.
He came to visit the child yesterday and casually mentioned that he wants to try opening and operating his own hotpot restaurant."
Shen Ping looked up, "What, is he not comfortable working at the hotpot restaurant?"
His father-in-law laughed, "Li Qi is a strong-willed child.
He wants to buy a house in a community near Nanyuan Community by himself."
His mother-in-law also added, "The housing prices in nearby communities are very expensive.
How could he afford it with his meager salary? That's why he had such an idea."
Shen Ping didn't say anything and continued to eat.
Housing prices in the Base City were very expensive; even the low-rent housing wasn't cheap.
Most college graduates rented houses, and those who could afford to buy a house on their own usually came from extraordinary families.
Li Yuewei continued, "He's just too ambitious.
He thinks that because he's been doing well in business for a year, he wants to start his own.
What if he loses money? Then he won't even be able to repay the loan for the startup capital!"
With his combat power breaking through to the God of War level, Shen Ping was in an exceptionally good mood, so he said with a slightly relaxed tone, "Young people, they always need to go out and explore.
Since Li Qi has such an idea, let him try.
Don't take a bank loan for the startup capital; I'll provide it.
However, this money will be considered as a share of the investment, and if he makes a profit later, he can just give me annual dividends."
Even though the money he earned came easily, it was still obtained through his own hard work; it didn't just fall from the sky, so he couldn't just give it away for free.
His father-in-law and mother-in-law first tried to dissuade him a few times, but seeing that they couldn't, they readily agreed and praised Shen Ping.
On the bedroom bed, Shen Ping said, "Wife, the doctor specifically instructed that we can only have intercourse after you rest at home for two months."
"I didn't say intercourse.
Can't we use other parts?"
Shen Ping's eyes lit up, "Really?"
"Are you coming or not?"
"Hehe, then I'll trouble you, wife."
Over half an hour passed.
Li Yuewei's mouth was almost numb before she finally managed to help Shen Ping.
She couldn't help but complain, "Why did it take so long?"
Shen Ping scratched his head, "Wife, you have to be understanding.
We haven't had intercourse for almost a year, and besides, I'm a martial artist, so I'm definitely full of energy."
Li Yuewei didn't retort.
"Why don't you listen to me and find someone outside, husband?
I'm not testing you or anything; I've genuinely thought about this.
In the HR Alliance Mall, many martial artists frequently seek companions.
I understand."
Shen Ping hadn't expected his wife to be so understanding, but he didn't fall for it.
Instead, he took the opportunity to say, "Wife, instead of finding someone outside, why not go to the Wilderness Area to release some energy?"