Martial Arts: I Have Diligence Reward System

Su Yue hacked at the giant boulder once more. As his bags grew increasingly bulging and heavy, he finally managed to offend the entire herd of Short-Catch Pigs.

To the Short-Catch Pigs, the Star Cleansing Stones were the very foundation of their survival.

Thanks to the existence of the Star Cleansing Stones, every single Short-Catch Pig could break through to the fifth grade and acquire extraordinary escape skills. Although their lifespans were slightly short, their breakthrough speed was absolutely among the best in the Demon Beast Race. As for their lifespan, the Short-Catch Pigs rarely came into contact with other types of demon beasts, so they believed their longevity was quite decent.

Crucially, the Star Cleansing Stones possessed a special ability that fostered a dependency in the Short-Catch Pigs. This dependency bordered on addiction.

Seeing that the Star Cleansing Stones were about to be destroyed, the entire herd of Short-Catch Pigs had gone mad. Some of the Short-Catch Pigs, having lost all reason, recklessly charged at Su Yue at all costs.

Su Yue had no choice but to sling his various bags over his shoulder and flee for his life. There was no other way. Although he could kill the Short-Catch Pigs, he couldn’t withstand their sheer numbers. Most importantly, his Divine Soldier battle axe was underperforming, which gave him a massive headache.

Su Yue had even suffered several bloody gashes from the Short-Catch Pigs’ tusks. He was in an incredibly sorry state.

As for Pig Wisdom—the one who had forsaken the darkness for the light—it became the primary target for the Short-Catch Pigs’ concentrated attacks. Regardless of the era, race, or civilization, traitors were universally despised by both humans and gods.

Led by Pig Wisdom, Su Yue found a highly concealed spot to hide. He had no choice. For the upcoming battle, he needed to maintain two hundred percent of his peak condition. It was just too difficult. With the Star Cleansing Stones having been hacked to this state, Su Yue felt he might actually be eaten alive by the Short-Catch Pigs.

”I’m working so hard, but who exactly am I contributing to? I’m destined to toil my life away,” Su Yue grumbled. Hiding in a mud pit, his hair was disheveled and his face covered in foul-smelling mud. His wretched state was beyond description.

SQUEAK, SQUEAK, SQUEAK!

”Hero, are you afraid?” Pig Wisdom asked him cautiously.

”You pig, don’t try to use reverse psychology on me. That’s a trick I outgrew ages ago,” Su Yue scolded in annoyance. ”At a time like this, you still dare to play mind games with me? Can’t you see your Grandpa Su is in a bad mood?

”Wait. I’m not your grandpa; otherwise, I’d be a pig too.” Su Yue was so furious that his mind was in a jumble.

”Speaking of which, Dad should be coming to check on me by now, right? I’ve gathered all the Jade Rhombus Bamboo. If Dad comes to hold off the Short-Catch Pigs, I can hack the Star Cleansing Stones in peace. These things are valuable!” Su Yue muttered to himself.

He had overestimated his own abilities. Against countless Short-Catch Pigs, a measly Fourth-Grade Martial Artist like him simply wasn’t enough.

SQUEAK, SQUEAK, SQUEAK!

Having just been scolded by Su Yue, the previously obedient Pig Wisdom suddenly let out an uneasy squeal.

”A powerhouse from the Wuwen Race has arrived! Hero, hide quickly!” Pig Wisdom was trembling all over.

”It’s Dad!” Su Yue’s heart skipped a beat.

His dad had finally arrived, but he was also a bit frustrated. Pig Wisdom had sensed it, yet he hadn’t noticed a thing. He had to admit that, with the help of the Star Cleansing Stones, the perceptive abilities of the Short-Catch Pigs were truly astonishing.

Of course, Su Yue wasn’t in a hurry to jump out. Although most of the Short-Catch Pigs outside had scattered, he couldn’t guarantee it was Su Qingfeng. If it turned out to be a demon beast or a foreign invader lurking around, his life would be over.

He decided to wait a little longer. Suddenly, a mischievous urge welled up within Su Yue. He wanted to see if his dad would panic when he couldn’t find him. He figured it wouldn’t hurt to let him worry for a moment.

Finally, Su Yue also sensed the aura of a powerhouse.

It was unmistakable. It was indeed Su Qingfeng.

Beside him, Pig Wisdom was already shivering in fear. It wasn’t that it was terribly afraid of death; this was an instinctive dread of a mighty powerhouse, something entirely beyond the control of its own will.

”Hero, a long time ago, our Short-Catch Pig clan also had a powerhouse like this,” Pig Wisdom said, gnashing its teeth in anger as it felt the oppressive aura. ”Unfortunately, the Star Cleansing Stones ruined everything for us!”

It had no hope left for its own life. It could only pray that among the descendants of the Short-Catch Pigs, one would emerge capable of restoring their ancestors’ glory.

Meanwhile, Su Yue sneakily activated his Invisibility. Given Su Qingfeng’s abilities, he could easily pinpoint Su Yue’s location using his Qi Blood. Only Invisibility could evade his father’s detection.

Su Yue kept his two large bags concealed while firmly pressing down on the Short-Catch Pig with his hands to prevent it from escaping. His posture while using Invisibility was essentially just pinning the pig down.

”Huh... Hero, where are you?” Pig Wisdom was scared out of its wits.

It had appeared! The divine Invisibility skill that had hunted down so many Short-Catch Pigs had manifested once again. It couldn’t sense Su Yue’s aura at all. What was even more terrifying was the fact that two hands were still forcefully pressing down on its back.

Escape? That was utterly impossible. He came and went like a ghost. The hero’s concealment technique was truly uncanny.

THUD!

Su Qingfeng’s feet touched the ground. He stood at the edge of the bamboo forest, his gaze piercing into its depths.

”Where is he?” A minute later, Su Qingfeng frowned slightly and muttered to himself.

He actually couldn’t pinpoint Su Yue’s location with his Qi Blood. His son certainly had a few bizarre tricks up his sleeve.

In reality, Su Yue was hiding just a short distance away. Watching Su Qingfeng’s frustrated expression, he chuckled inwardly and prepared to step out to give his dad a nice surprise.

”Did my son fail to find the Jade Rhombus Bamboo and feel too embarrassed to see me?” Su Qingfeng muttered again.

”Who’s there?!” Just as Su Yue was about to deactivate his Invisibility, Su Qingfeng abruptly turned his head to look into the distance, his tone turning icy.