"Break up?"
"Fine!"
"If you fight me again, I'll break up with you!"
Fight again?
What kind of brazen words were these!
But thinking of the person who said them, Zhuge Lan wasn't surprised.
Zhuge Lan took a step forward and grabbed Zhu Zhuqing's sleeve.
When she turned her head, he gestured for silence.
Whispering, "Let's go see what's happening!"
He tiptoed ahead, heading in the direction of the noise.
Zhu Zhuqing glanced at the sleeve Zhuge Lan had crumpled.
A slight smile played on her lips.
So, even a gentleman likes to watch the excitement.
She took a long stride and followed.
She saw Zhuge Lan, like a cat, peeking around the corner, secretly observing.
Zhu Zhuqing did the same.
Behind Zhuge Lan, she also cautiously peeked out half her head to look.
In the arena.
The little fatty Ma Hongjun was confronting Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Suddenly!
Tang San took the initiative, his figure flickering like a ghost, and a kick landed squarely on Ma Hongjun's chest.
He kicked the little fatty to the ground, and he rolled several times.
"Oh!" Zhuge Lan teased, "After suffering yesterday, Little San has learned his lesson and knows to strike first."
But Zhu Zhuqing noticed something different.
"His movements are so agile," Zhu Zhuqing murmured, "I wonder how he trained to get like that?"
She was deep in thought.
She didn't even realize that,
because of their positions, most of her breath landed on Zhuge Lan's ear when she spoke.
It was incredibly suggestive.
And.
The most prominent part of her body was very close to Zhuge Lan's back.
Although there was no contact, the accumulated fat was radiating a lot of heat.
Zhuge Lan felt a warmth on his back.
Tsk!
She really doesn't treat me like an outsider!
She's interested in Ghost Shadow Phantom Steps?
That makes sense.
For an agile-attack Martial Soul Master, mastering this kind of movement technique would be a huge help.
Zhuge Lan's heart stirred.
If he knew a light movement technique and was willing to teach Zhu Zhuqing...
So, there would be physical contact during the process, I'm sure she wouldn't mind, right?
This is a great opportunity to build a relationship! 'System, are there any light skills I can exchange for?'
'Something suitable for Zhu Zhuqing and me.'
[Sunflower Manual - Light Body Chapter: 500,000 Emotion Points!] [Nine Yin Manual - Spiral Nine Shadows: 500,000 Emotion Points!] [Floating Willow Smoke Skill: 500,000 Emotion Points!]
The options were dazzling! But… This is way too expensive!
He glanced at his balance of 290,000.
At the very bottom.
He could afford it, but...
How could he possibly use a light skill like Snake-like Movement, Weasel-like Tumbling that involved rolling around on the ground?
But Zhuge Lan was a web novel author, so he was quite clever.
'System, can I pay in installments, just like with the Martial Soul fusion skill?'
The light skill list expanded to the right.
It detailed the number of layers for each light skill and how many emotion points were needed to purchase each layer.
Because the levels of each light skill were different, the installment prices also varied.
For example, the Sunflower Manual: Light Body Chapter only had two layers, so the first installment was still 200,000 emotion points.
I can afford it, sure.
But!
——To practice this skill, one must first… castrate oneself! ——Even for a light skill, you still have to… cut it off!
Can I even consider this?
Immediately rejected.
The second-ranked one is pretty good, though.
Opened it up.
[Nine Yin Manual · Spiral Nine Shadows]: Core of the Nine Yin Manual's light skill section, integrating body movement, footwork, and qi. It emphasizes short-distance bursts and agility. When fully mastered, one can manifest nine shadows, making opponents unable to focus, thus revealing their weaknesses!
——First Stage: 100,000 Emotion Points!
——Second Stage: 150,000 Emotion Points!
——Third Stage: 250,000 Emotion Points!
Suitable abilities, reasonable price.
Moreover, within the Nine Yin Manual, which includes the Spiral Nine Shadows, there are also many complementary martial arts.
The Heart-Crushing Palm, Playing the Five-Stringed Zither, Crushing-Hard Claw, and Soul-Shifting Technique.
All-encompassing, and from the same origin.
You can exchange for them as needed later, without worrying about conflicts.
It's great.
Zhuge Lan was about to buy it.
Then he remembered something.
'System, how does the first level of Spiral Nine Shadows compare to Tang San's Ghost Shadow Phantom Steps?'
The system didn't answer directly, but instead tossed out a "link."
[Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record · Ghost Shadow Phantom Steps: 80,000 Emotion Points!]
'Let me take a look and see what's up.'
He clicked on it.
Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record: Ghost Shadow Phantom Steps: A dodge technique that mimics Waves-Treading Steps, specially designed for use with hidden weapons. It excels at close-quarters evasion and maneuvering.
It's gone.
This Ghost Shadow Phantom Steps. Is there only one level?
And it only costs 80,000 emotion points?
'This little brat is still hiding things, so it's actually this trashy?'
'System, exchange for the first level of Spiral Nine Shadows!'
[Consuming 100,000 emotion points, you have acquired "Nine Yin Manual: Spiral Nine Shadows (First Level)"]
A period of "hard training" surged into his mind.
It allowed him to perfectly master the first level of Spiral Nine Shadows, achieving a seamless integration of body and mind.
It was as if he had truly put in the work.
System products were indeed top-notch!
"Stop!"
A loud shout brought Zhuge Lan back to his senses.
Dai Mubai strode into the arena, separating Tang San and Ma Hongjun.
"No fun," Zhuge Lan lamented. "Zhuqing, get up first."
Zhu Zhuqing, who was lost in thought, gazed blankly at Zhuge Lan.
"Why do I have to get up first?"
"Can't you..."
He immediately noticed how close he was.
If Zhuge Lan stood up first, he'd be right in her arms.
[Emotion Points +666]
Zhu Zhuqing quickly stood up.
Zhuge Lan followed, straightening his back and walking towards the arena.
He'd learned Spiral Nine Shadows.
But he wasn't planning on rushing to teach Zhu Zhuqing—that was the stupid thing a simp would do.
He'd make her come and ask him herself.
Zhuge Lan stood in front of Tang San, looking like he was eager for a challenge.
"Tang San."
"Your movement technique is quite good. You have your own inheritance, right?"
"I just happen to have a set of inherited movement techniques as well. Shall we compare?"
Tang San was already displeased that the fight had been stopped halfway.
Now Zhuge Lan dared to come out and compete with him in movement techniques?
Ha! If it were a direct confrontation, he might have considered a strategic retreat.
But comparing movement techniques?
[Emotion Points +233]
"Tang San! Go!" Xiao Wu said confidently, "Use your Ghost Shadow Phantom Steps to defeat this hateful guy!"
[Emotion Points +444]
Tang San nodded slightly and smiled at Zhuge Lan.
"Since Zhuge has spoken, it's no problem to have a contest."
"We'll keep it simple. Whoever can grab the other's clothes first wins."
"How does that sound?"
Zhuge Lan nodded in agreement.
The others, upon hearing this, moved back, clearing the space.
Xiao Wu, however, rolled her eyes and stepped forward instead.
She stood with her hands on her hips and said to Zhuge Lan, "Since it's a competition, let's have a wager, shall we?"
"We'll be classmates from now on, so betting money is no good."
"Let's bet on seniority, then."
"Whoever loses will have to call the winner 'brother' from now on."
"How about that?"
Yo! Xiao Wu, you're always stirring up trouble.
"I'm fine." Zhuge Lan looked at Tang San. "What do you say, Little San?"
Tang San glanced helplessly at Xiao Wu and nodded in agreement.
But his eyes turned sharp.
— Today, he would wipe away the shame of the past! Xiao Wu proudly pulled out a handkerchief.
"When the handkerchief hits the ground, the match begins."
The handkerchief was tossed.
The instant it landed.
Tang San took the initiative.
Dragging afterimages, he flashed in front of Zhuge Lan in the blink of an eye and reached out to grab.
Tang San's eyes held a hint of triumph, thinking, "They won't be able to react, right?"
Suddenly!
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