Chapter 232 - 187: Game and Growth (3)

Chapter 232: Chapter 187: Game and Growth (3)

Elsewhere.

Xie Shaokun strapped the Turtle Shell Shield to his arm and said excitedly to Little Flower, "Brother Hua, please, don’t hold back."

"BANG."

Little Flower didn’t stand on ceremony. He accelerated and kicked the Turtle Shell Shield on Xie Shaokun’s arm.

He had used thirty percent of his strength.

Xie Shaokun stumbled back more than a dozen steps before he could steady himself. His arm felt like it was about to break. The force traveled into his chest, churning his insides and making his blood roil. The feeling was unbearable.

"Brother Snake, have I made any progress?"

He didn’t dare ask Little Flower to kick him again. Instead, he chose to take a break and ask Hong She, who was standing nearby.

"!!!"

A strange look flashed in Hong She’s eyes; he was utterly shocked.

Although he had been the first to learn about techniques like Instant Burst Force and Unloading Power from Xia Yu, how could it be so easy to control every single muscle in one’s body?

He had been practicing for days with no progress.

But Xie Shaokun’s progress was astonishingly fast!

"Xie Shaokun, your talent for combat is truly incredible."

Hong She gave him a thumbs-up.

In this regard, he had to hand it to him!

He also finally understood why Xia Yu had brought Xie Shaokun onto the team first.

A powerful superpower!

Incredible combat talent!

Loyalty!

Obedience!

’Could it get any better than having a subordinate like that?’

"Not enough."

"I am still too weak. I must push myself harder."

But Xie Shaokun shook his head. After a brief rest, he looked at Little Flower again. "Brother Hua, again!"

The near-death of Little Nannan during their recent trip to the Otherworld had been a huge shock to him. It made him realize his own weakness, and how he’d been getting complacent. He was determined to use every moment to get stronger.

’I have to increase my combat power!’

"RING RING RING."

Just then, his phone rang.

Little Flower paused.

"Come on!"

Xie Shaokun didn’t look at the phone he’d set aside. He just looked at Little Flower and shouted.

"BANG."

This time, Little Flower still used thirty percent of his strength.

Xie Shaokun still stumbled back more than ten steps.

The difference was:

First, Xie Shaokun retreated half a step less.

Second, he steadied himself more quickly.

"Haaah."

He gasped for breath.

Only someone who had taken one of Little Flower’s kicks head-on could truly understand how terrifying that last one was.

In that instant, his essence, qi, spirit, and body all reached their absolute peak. Every muscle in his body tried to use Unloading Power. The process was brief, but the toll was immense.

"I need a rest."

"Brother Snake, you’re up."

Xie Shaokun realized his body’s endurance had reached its limit. If he continued, he would likely suffer internal injuries. He decided to take a longer break.

He glanced at the Turtle Shell Shield. There wasn’t a single change.

’This quality...’

’It’s top-notch!’

He handed it to Hong She.

"I don’t need it."

Hong She waved his hand. "I can’t take one of Brother Hua’s kicks either. I couldn’t even handle ten percent of his power."

"Han Sanguang, let’s you and I fight."

"You got it."

The bald man expertly put on his protective gear.

Although he basically got crushed every time he fought Hong She, the process was gradually improving his combat awareness and techniques.

So, he was also eager to spar with Hong She.

’The more combat power I gain...’

’...the better my chance of survival in future battles.’

’And the better my chance of breaking free from their control.’

"BANG."

...

While Hong She and Han Sanguang were fighting, Xie Shaokun finally picked up his phone.

’Chen Ziqi again?’

Xie Shaokun wasn’t surprised.

Ever since Gao Zhengting had invited the orphanage director and a few of his friends over, they had all basically stopped contacting him.

Clearly, they all saw him as a "bad guy" now.

These days, the only person who contacted him was Chen Ziqi.

He walked to an empty corner.

And called the number back.

"Hello."

"Shaokun, have you been really busy lately?"

"Um... yeah, a little busy. Sorry I didn’t pick up your call, I was just..."

"You don’t have to explain. It’s not your fault. I couldn’t help myself. I wanted to see you."

"I..."

A warmth spread through Xie Shaokun’s heart.

’Maybe I should call it a day with the training?’

’No!’

He shook his head sharply. ’I have to get stronger,’ he thought. ’Only then can I protect Little Nannan, and only then can I protect Chen Ziqi.’

’Not seeing her now is so we can see each other more easily in the future.’

"I’m sorry, Ziqi. I miss you too, but I’m really... busy."

"It’s okay, you just focus on your work. I’m happy just hearing your voice. And don’t forget to rest well and eat properly. Take care of yourself, or I’ll worry."