Chapter 13: Molten Stone Training Method
On the way back, Su Chen kept thinking, “Although there is a Blood Oath, I am still at a disadvantage with Jiang He.”
“If I can find a way to break free, or have a backer, things would probably be much simpler… Key Cultivation List…”
“If I reveal that I have already done Job Appointment… No, there are too many things that can’t be explained, and there might be even more trouble then.”
Jiang He’s actions were quick. When Su Chen arrived at the Canteen, he found that there was already money in his Student ID Card, 100 gold coins.
It wasn’t a small amount. Previously, Su Chen had to work ten days to earn one gold coin.
But it wasn’t much either. One tube of that Compressed Nutrient Solution cost 15 gold.
“This is too expensive… Bai Fengxi is still pretty generous…” Su Chen hesitated. This stuff, under high-intensity Training, could only keep him from starving for one or two days.
“Whatever, it was for not going hungry anyway.” Su Chen didn’t hesitate anymore. He paid at the counter, took six tubes, stuffed them into his pocket, and went straight back to the Dormitory.
After drinking the Nutrient Solution, Su Chen first crushed the Token that Qi Chuan had given him.
Then he started Training directly, training until he was exhausted, then developing his mind, with intensity maxed out. He lay on the bed, not wanting to move a muscle.
……
“He really does know.”
In a luxuriously decorated Room, Qi Chuan looked at the similarly shattered Card in his hand, a strange smile crossing his face.
“What do you plan to do… Are you really going to arrange him into the Special Cultivation quota?” A deep voice came. Qi Chuan restrained his expression and looked at the majestic middle-aged man in front of him, nodding slightly: “That would be thinking too highly of him. He’s just an inferior Refugee.”
“My Arrangement that day should have been foolproof. Without figuring out exactly what happened, it’s not good to make another Plan. Since he most likely knows, just capture him and torture him.”
“He’s in the Academy.” The other emphasized.
“There are still more than ten days. He must leave the City.” Qi Chuan smiled.
“Looks like you’ve already thought it through.” The other nodded slowly, his voice gradually becoming grave: “Handle it quickly. South Wind Academy has only one quota each year. In another half year, it will be determined. I don’t want any accidents.”
“Don’t worry…” Qi Chuan hurriedly said.
……
Three days passed in a flash. Su Chen had crushed the Token from Qi Chuan long ago, but the other party had never come to find him.
“Strongman Loan is just four times away from being paid off…” Su Chen let out a long breath and looked at the Panel.
【Strongman: 6%】
【Candlelight Mental Training Method——Mastery: 25%】
【Scholar】’s years requirement is only one year left. In a few more days, Su Chen should be able to do Job Appointment for this Special Profession.
“Less than ten days until leaving the City…” Su Chen calculated the days. “What does Victim mean? Is he just ignoring it, or…”
Thump! Thump! Thump!
A knock sounded. Su Chen was quite surprised. Such a coincidence, speak of the devil and he shall appear?
The person knocking seemed somewhat familiar to Su Chen. His head was slightly raised, looking quite presentable.
“Someone downstairs looking for me?” he asked tentatively.
Zhou Zong frowned slightly and emphasized, “I’m looking for you.”
“You?” Su Chen was surprised and scrutinized the other carefully. “Have we met somewhere before?”
Zhou Zong said indifferently, “I’ve seen your Information. Inferior Refugee who luckily climbed into Jiang He’s bed to enter South Wind Academy.”
“How long do you think Jiang He’s novelty with you will last?”
“Oh, I remember now. You’re acquainted with Bai Fengxi, right?” Su Chen finally recalled.
It seems he’s really not Qi Chuan’s man. What is this guy here for?
Zhou Zong said calmly, “Aren’t you going to invite me in to sit?”
“The room is messy. If you have something to say, say it here.” Su Chen shook his head.
Zhou Zong was displeased. “I’m here to give you an Opportunity.”
“What Opportunity?” Su Chen looked at him.
“A real chance to turn things around.” Zhou Zong smiled slightly: “As long as you tell me everything about Bai Fengxi, in full detail…”
Bang!
The door in front of him slammed shut. Zhou Zong’s smile froze on his face. He could vaguely hear the other’s voice coming through–“…where did this idiot come from…”
Veins bulged on Zhou Zong’s forehead, his face pitch black.
“Someone is plotting against Bai Fengxi?” Su Chen muttered to himself. “Wants to woo her, or scheme against her?”
“Whatever. Next time I see her, I’ll tell her about it.”
Su Chen didn’t take it too seriously. While continuing to mull over the Victim matter, he continued Training.
By mid-afternoon, the door was knocked on again. This time it was Jiang He.
“Isn’t this the boys’ Dormitory?” Su Chen let her in. She was still in her sexy teacher outfit.
“Who here doesn’t welcome me?” Jiang He countered, glanced around the Room, casually sat on the bed, crossed her legs. “Has Qi Chuan come to find you?”
“Not yet.” Su Chen shook his head.
“It’s already been three days.” Jiang He looked at Su Chen suspiciously.
“I crushed the Token long ago.” Su Chen took out the Card wrapped in a tissue.
“Wind Letter Paper…” Jiang He nodded, but was puzzled. “If so, why hasn’t he come? Is he delayed by something?”
“I don’t know.” Su Chen shook his head, but reached out his hand. “The thing I want.”
Jiang He hesitated slightly, but still pulled a thin book from her small bag and handed it to Su Chen. “F-grade Training Method. It’s enough for you.”
【Molten Stone Training Method】. The large characters on the cover made Su Chen’s heart skip a beat.
Training Methods from low to high are graded F, E, etc. Though the lowest grade, it was indeed used by Professionals.
Something like 【Candlelight】 doesn’t even count as a tier.
“Wait for him to find you.” Jiang He was just about to leave when Su Chen stopped her. “Add some more money.”
He said it righteously. Jiang He said irritably, “Getting addicted to soft rice? I’ll add another 100. Figure it out yourself if you run out.”
“Or, beg me?” Jiang He suddenly smiled charmingly.
“Please.” Su Chen said expressionlessly.
Jiang He’s face stiffened slightly. She said coldly, “No fun.”
She didn’t return to the Office, but under the gazes of people coming and going, she left the school and headed deeper into the City.
……
“Father…” Jiang He asked the white-haired Old Man in front of her with confusion. “Qi Chuan hasn’t contacted Su Chen since then. What do you think is going on?”
The Old Man’s face was full of wrinkles, but his spirit was hale, his eyes flickering slightly. “Hasn’t contacted him?”
After a slight silence, he couldn’t help praising, “Worthy of my good son-in-law. We wanted to fish him, but he fished us instead.”
“What do you mean?” Jiang He was puzzled.
“In Qi Chuan’s view, what kind of person is Su Chen?” the Old Man countered.
Jiang He didn’t react for a moment, but the Old Man slowly explained: “An inferior Refugee, a lucky one who climbed onto his wife’s bed. Maybe a bit clever, that’s all.”
“For such a person, what could he possibly want to learn from his mouth? There’s no way he’d put him on the Key Cultivation List. As long as it’s confirmed he has information, making a move is the simplest and most direct way.”
“There are still ten days. Su Chen has to leave the City.”
Jiang He pondered for a bit before reacting, her face slightly cold. “He planned it long ago. The previous contact was just Probing.”
“Then… then the things I gave Su Chen were given to him for nothing.”
The Old Man sighed. “Don’t dwell on those things. The current trouble is Su Chen leaving the City, which we can’t stop. Your Blood Oath Contract isn’t resolved yet. In ten days, you need to promote to Mystic Arts Scholar as soon as possible.”
Jiang He’s face paled, but she said, “But Qi Chuan doesn’t know Su Chen is already a Strongman.”
The Old Man shook his head. “Just a First Order Strongman. With Qi Chuan’s personality, he’ll probably make multiple plans.”
He paused, then said, “However, this may not be without Opportunity.”
………
In the Dormitory, Su Chen was studying the 【Molten Stone Training Method】.
This Training Method wasn’t profound. It worked by using a special method to make the blood circulate at high speed, thereby Stimulating the internal Body to achieve the effect of Body Tempering.
