Chapter 227 - 113: You’re Having a Hard Party Without Me, Huh? (Part 2)

Chapter 227: Chapter 113: You’re Having a Hard Party Without Me, Huh? (Part 2)

’This puppet might not have any combat strength, but it seems like there are all sorts of ways to have fun with it!’

’And this Dog Taming Chain... while the activation requirements are incredibly strict, if I can pull it off, I’ll get a completely loyal slave.’

’Of course.’

’But the most important thing is...’

’...it took this long for the notification to finally show up.’

’Did her mind just go completely blank?’

’Besides, her kissing technique just now was truly clumsy.’

Zhao Ci was now basically certain. The claim of her being a virgin was most likely true. She didn’t seem like the kind of manipulative Witch who would use anything as a tool. After their kiss, she was as dazed as anyone would be.

The room was quiet for a good while.

Gu Xiangzhu finally smiled and asked, "By the way, you got the Heaven-Suspended Spider Silk. How is it?"

"Excellent!"

Zhao Ci directly circulated his Imperial Extreme True Qi, channeling it into his tendons and meridians. A sound like the plucking of a celestial string instantly rang out.

Though faint, the sound was mystical and lingered in the air, impossibly profound.

"First-Grade Tendons and Meridians!?"

Gu Xiangzhu was aghast, staring at Zhao Ci as if he were a monster.

Before condensing a Flesh Body Divine Pattern, achieving the first grade in one’s Flesh Soul, tendons and meridians, or bones was a feat one could only stumble upon by chance, not actively seek out.

At the very least, one had to comprehend a top-tier Physical Cultivation Technique to the Harmony Realm to even have a chance.

Even though Zhao Ci’s Imperial Extreme True Qi was incredibly robust, both the Flesh Soul and the Muscle and Bone Refining volumes of the Emperor’s Extreme Body Refining Technique were exceptionally profound. Comprehending either to the Harmony Realm was a nigh-impossible task.

And even if one managed that, they would still need the aid of a Top-Grade Elixir.

It wouldn’t have been so strange if he’d had a complete Heaven-Suspending Pill.

But Zhao Ci only had the Heaven-Suspended Spider Silk, which he swallowed raw with some supplementary herbs. Just how potent could that possibly be?

’Another first-grade achievement?’

’Is he a monster?’

’A monster with ridiculously good luck, at that!’

"I guess I’m just lucky!"

Zhao Ci smiled and reached out, taking Gu Xiangzhu’s delicate hand. "Sister Zhu, you can rest assured. With you by my side, there’s no way I’ll give up on myself. I will train hard and become a peerless expert. As long as what you want to do doesn’t harm the foundations of the Great Yu Kingdom, I will help you achieve it."

Gu Xiangzhu was speechless.

The sudden confession made her head spin.

But she knew what was most important right now.

She grabbed his wrist. "Come with me!"

With that, she led him directly into the Practice Room.

"Sit down cross-legged!"

"Okay!"

Zhao Ci did as he was told.

Gu Xiangzhu took out a Bronze Scroll and handed it to him. "These are my insights on demonic techniques. They’re all yours now. Your comprehension is excellent; you can’t rely solely on those straightforward, overwhelming techniques. Of course, don’t be too hasty. Don’t bite off more than you can chew."

’He comprehended both the Flesh Soul and Muscle and Bone Refining volumes of the Emperor’s Extreme Body Refining Technique to the Harmony Realm.’

’He even mastered the Imperial Extreme Scattering Hand on his own.’

’And his Xiang’s Spear Technique has reached a profound level of mastery.’

’The word ’genius’ doesn’t even begin to cover it.’

’If a person like this is nurtured properly, as long as he can open his Five Elements Divine Treasure, he could become a monster on par with the Demon Monarch and Xiang Tiange through his physical body alone, even if his Divine Rune Grade is a little low.’

’But there’s one prerequisite.’

’He has to not die young.’

"Alright!"

Zhao Ci accepted the Bronze Scroll, and then new text appeared above Gu Xiangzhu’s head.

[Gu Xiangzhu’s Current Wish: Nurture Zhao Ci into a supreme expert to help me fulfill my lifelong ambition. Wish Completion Reward: Comprehension Value +10,000, Celestial Essence Shattering Celestial Jade x1.]

Zhao Ci was speechless.

’Seriously?’

’Come on, lady.’

’You could at least tell me what this ’lifelong ambition’ of yours is!’

’I have no idea what a ’Celestial Essence Shattering Celestial Jade’ is, but a ’zhang’ is a badass kind of jade artifact. With ’Celestial Essence’ and ’Shattering Heaven’ in the name, this thing must be ridiculously powerful.’

’So what exactly is her lifelong ambition? And why did it trigger this reward?’

Gu Xiangzhu said with a solemn gaze, "Don’t worry about the rest for now. Find the Celestial Demon Body Refining Secret Technique. We are going to destroy and then rebuild your tendons and meridians to forge the Celestial Demon Tendons. This Secret Skill is extremely difficult to begin, so I’ll need to guide you."

"Okay!"

Zhao Ci grinned wryly and pressed the Bronze Scroll to his forehead.

"Read it. Tell me when you’re done."

"Alright!"

An incense stick’s time later.

"I’m done!"

"Good. I will guide you again. Just try to comprehend as much as you can. The Celestial Demon Body Refining Secret Technique is the foundation for all of my sect’s Secret Skills. Mastering it will be of immense benefit to your future cultivation."

"Alri—GRUNT!"

The familiar, intense pain returned.

Gu Xiangzhu’s True Qi poured into his body, swarming toward his meridians like sharks that had scented blood, and began to savagely tear them apart.

His newly formed First-Grade Tendons and Meridians were incredibly resilient, but under the crushing force of her vastly superior cultivation, they were still torn to shreds.

His tendons and meridians shattered, section by section, bringing Zhao Ci unending agony.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Gu Xiangzhu’s forehead. ’I never expected it would be this difficult to destroy these tendons and meridians, even with my superior cultivation. No wonder Xiang Tiange’s combat strength was so terrifying back then.’

’Still, the tougher they are, the better.’

’If Zhao Ci can forge even his bones to the first grade, just how terrifying will his resulting physical body be!’

’As long as he can reach the Divine Treasure Sixth Layer, I’ll be able to fulfill my lifelong ambition without having to rely on the Demon Monarch’s power at all.’

’Most importantly...’

’...the Demon Monarch is a paranoid madman.’

’He’s nowhere near as trustworthy as Zhao Ci.’

"The core of demon cultivation lies in destruction and rebirth."

"The Celestial Demon Body Refining Secret Technique is built on this very principle!"

"Normally, with this Secret Skill, one would destroy the entire body’s worth of meridians first, then repair them all at once."

"But that’s not conducive to your learning."

"The tendons and meridians in your left arm are completely severed. I’ll help you repair them first. I’ll demonstrate a few times, then you can study the process on your own."

Enduring the excruciating pain, Zhao Ci nodded. "Okay!"

And so it went.

First, his left arm.

Then, his right arm.

His left leg.

His right...

"Wait, let me try it myself!"

"You..."

Gu Xiangzhu froze for a moment. ’The Celestial Demon Body Refining Secret Technique is incredibly difficult to comprehend. How can this kid be so arrogant? He wants to try it himself already?’