Chapter 107 - 95: Claiming Ownership with Blood

Chapter 107: Chapter 95: Claiming Ownership with Blood

They walked to a clearing ahead and began practicing Ancient Martial Arts.

Gu Qing’s fists were fierce, his kicks sharp. Empowered by his Qi Blood Power, his strikes made the air crackle and pop.

Xia Shuran, at his side, was the same. Though her limbs looked slender and delicate, she was anything but ladylike when practicing Ancient Martial Arts. Her movements were expansive, brimming with power.

Gu Qing sized up Xia Shuran out of the corner of his eye and couldn’t help but marvel to himself:

’After she Awakened, her entire demeanor is completely different.’

’She’s clearly evolved from an athlete who was just stronger than the average person into a powerful martial artist who could shatter a boulder with one punch.’

’Feels like she could kill a bull with a single punch.’

’No, a bull is too conservative. She could probably kill an elephant with one punch.’

...

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, over an hour had passed.

Gu Qing stopped his movements, his eyes fixed straight ahead.

However, nothing happened before him. The familiar text notification didn’t appear.

’What’s going on?’

’I’ve been practicing with my junior for over an hour. Why haven’t any Attributes dropped yet?’

’Could it be that the trigger for the [Martial Saint] label is different from my old [Martial Arts Grandmaster] label?’

’Forget it.’

’I’ll figure it out later.’

’Besides, my junior has already agreed to join the Night Court.’

’There’s plenty of time.’

’No need to rush things.’

Gu Qing wasn’t the least bit anxious.

"Senior, this is so amazing."

At his side, Xia Shuran looked down at her renewed body, her face full of excitement.

"After becoming an Extraordinary Awakened, my body’s gotten so much stronger. I’ve been doing high-intensity Ancient Martial Arts for over an hour, but I haven’t even broken a sweat."

"That’s normal. This is how it is for Extraordinary Beings."

Gu Qing said with a smile.

Xia Shuran pouted slightly. "You really had me fooled, Senior. You’re obviously an Extraordinary Being, but you pretended to be a normal person and were constantly showing off in front of me."

"Your calisthenics skills are world-class, you have more stamina than an ox, and you can practice high-intensity martial arts for hours every afternoon without breaking a sweat."

"Honestly, you had me questioning my entire life back then. I felt like my decade-plus of Martial Dao training was all for nothing."

"..."

Gu Qing said with a smile, "Can’t be helped. Showing off is human nature. You’d do the same in my shoes."

"I guess that’s true."

Xia Shuran gave a playful smile.

Just as she finished speaking, she suddenly remembered something. A mysterious look appeared on her face as she said, "Oh right, Senior, do you know why I Awakened?"

"What do you mean?"

Gu Qing sensed that something was off. He frowned slightly. "Isn’t Awakening supposed to be a matter of fate?"

"Huh?"

Hearing this, Xia Shuran was a bit stunned. "Awakening is a matter of fate?"

Now Gu Qing was stunned. "Don’t tell me your Awakening was man-made."

"Senior..."

Xia Shuran hesitated for a moment. "I think... my Awakening really was man-made."

’No way?’

’It can actually be man-made?’

’For real?’

Gu Qing’s understanding of the Extraordinary was reeling from the shock.

He steadied himself and asked:

"Explain."

"Well, last weekend when I went home, my Old Ancestor embedded a Martial Seed in my body. He said that in as little as a few days or as long as a few months, I would Awaken naturally."

Xia Shuran continued, "At the time, I didn’t know what this ’Awakening’ my Old Ancestor spoke of was. It wasn’t until I heard you explain the concept of the Extraordinary just now that I realized ’Awakening’ meant becoming an Extraordinary Awakened."

Gu Qing’s mind was blown. "There’s a way to do that?"

"Senior..."

Xia Shuran looked up at Gu Qing, her voice soft and sweet. "I’m not planning on going back to school tonight."

Gu Qing raised an eyebrow.

’It’s the middle of the night and you’re not going back to school? What are you planning?’

’Don’t tell me you brought your ID and want to get a room with me tonight.’

’Don’t do this.’

’Wait, it’s really late. The dorms should be on lockdown by now.’

’Looks like my junior really can’t get back to her dorm.’

’What should I do?’

’Should I teach her how to climb the drainpipe back to her dorm?’

’Or should we go to a hotel, get separate rooms, and chastely pass the night?’

As Gu Qing was agonizing over the decision in his mind,

Xia Shuran spoke again. "I’m planning to grab a cab home in a bit to tell my Old Ancestor that I’ve Awakened. While I’m there, I’ll ask if he can also embed a Martial Seed in you to help you Awaken."

’What?!’

’She wants to help me Awaken?’

’What a great junior!’

Gu Qing was deeply moved.

He immediately strode forward and took Xia Shuran’s small, warm hand.

"Junior, I’m counting on you, then! From now on in the Night Court, I’ll be your strongest backer. Just say the word, and I’ll be there!"

He had grabbed her hand so suddenly that her face flushed red with shyness.

But she quickly suppressed her bashfulness and said with a bright smile:

"Since you’ve said that, Senior, I’ll have to trouble you often from now on. I hope you don’t get tired of me."

"How could I possibly find you annoying? I wish you’d come looking for me every day, alright."

Gu Qing released Shuran’s hand and patted his chest. "Long story short, if you ever have any trouble, Junior, come find me anytime."

"I know. I will."

Xia Shuran said with a sweet smile.

Then, she took out her phone and glanced at the time on the screen.

She saw it was almost midnight.

She looked up at Gu Qing and said:

"Senior, it’s gotten so late. It’s almost midnight and I didn’t even notice. I’m really curious to find out what’s special about me now that I’ve Awakened, so I need to hurry home and ask my Old Ancestor before he goes to sleep."

Gu Qing also glanced at the time on his phone. It was indeed very late.

He nodded and said:

"Alright, let’s go. I’ll walk you to the road so you can grab a cab."