Chapter 17 ·Growth
Jiang Yu felt that she had grown.
He felt that he was no longer a big boy in an ivory tower - he was a man, and men should have their own responsibilities.
Like...get out of this bed.
Well, it can't be done.
It is not the body that is tired, but the mind. In the former case, he could hold on to the wall and seek treatment from the Lord God, but in the latter case... he felt it was better for him to keep this memory.
Because this has commemorative value - it witnessed an important node in his life. It's important, and it's as beautiful as a dream.
Obviously, he was the only one who was lazy at this... I don't know if it was morning or evening.
——My experience is indeed insufficient... Well, let’s not kid myself, this is my first time. I have no experience with anything other than romantic fantasy.
...you have to get up.
Breathe softly and silently. Some memories of yesterday flow silently in my mind.
He has completely mastered the basics of the ultimate infinite magical power. The way to master it is self-evident. When Xia's true energy circulated in his body, he gradually formed long-term memories in that synchronized cycle again and again. And when his body also completes the etching of the exercise route, the new nature of the exchange qigong will also change accordingly.
The air flows in the lungs and the internal force operates in the meridians - even the most basic part is enough to cause significant changes in the nature of Jiang Yu's internal force. He raised a finger on one side, and at the end of his fingertips there was a surge of electricity that penetrated the air. All the non-attributed internal energy in his body has been transformed into thunder energy. And this super-like ability to freely shape electric current is the basis of magnetic field rotation.
Current push.
Control electricity, use electricity, control electricity.
A skill that is like a superpower, rather than a traditional martial arts skill that requires a variety of moves and techniques. And this is exactly what Jiang Yu needs.
He has studied martial arts, but this does not mean how much he admires martial arts. Martial arts is just a tool to him, and now this tool has fulfilled part of his basic purpose. As long as the subsequent exchanges are completed, the power framework he planned will be considered to have laid a solid foundation.
——Martial arts are useful. I am not so arrogant as to claim that fists and kicks are useless.
——But at this stage, tools are indeed more reliable than fists and feet.
The current in my fingertips quietly went out. Jiang Yu felt the gaze, and he saw Xia, who was dressed in home clothes, walking towards him with a plate of light snacks. The long pink hair that was previously spread loosely was tied into a simple style on one shoulder.
"Xia." Jiang Yu gained strength, and the electric current flowing through his fingertips spread throughout his body, allowing his muscles to rejuvenate under the stimulation of microcurrent. Allow him to get up smoothly.
Xia put the dinner plate on the table aside and came over to change his clothes.
"I'm sorry, did I wake you up, Captain..." The pink-haired girl looked at him tenderly, as if just looking at him could eliminate all sleepiness and fatigue from her body.
"Call me Ayu." Jiang Yu felt that she had completely changed her position from the old cleaner.
"Well...Ayu." The girl's body and mind expressed joy. She was indeed happy because of this change of title that was obviously more intimate. Show a gentle smile.
Gentle and quiet. When she lowered her head to fasten Jiang Yu's buttons, the side of her neck was fair and slender. When Jiang Yu saw it, a certain kind of protection and pity filled his heart.
She was good—extraordinarily good. Letting her come to him is undoubtedly the most correct decision he has made so far in this infinite journey. Perhaps, you can also delete ‘so far’.
so--
——She is mine, and I must protect her.
——Even if I need her to fight with me now, when I become strong enough. I also want to give her a stable enough home... no, a home where she can be happy.
The emotions of protection and pity merge with each other, and what is finally shaped is something called 'responsibility'. It pressed on Jiang Yu's shoulders, but instead of making him bend his back, it made him straighten his chest.
Responsibility is never a burden, because voluntarily shouldering responsibilities will only make people stronger - Jiang Yu had seen this sentence from a book a long time ago. Yet he had never been able to understand it exactly until this moment.
The last button is fastened, and the mental state is adjusted to the best.
"Xia." He whispered in the girl's ear. He could feel the warm touch on the tip of the girl's ear. "You still have some time to spar with me and teach me how to fight - I want to smoothly mobilize the lightning energy in my body and turn it into surge skills that can be used immediately in battle."
He was full of confidence, but Xia's reaction was slightly beyond his expectation. Because Xia just took a step back lightly and did not agree to him in the first place.
"But... Ayu, you just woke up, don't you want to eat something?" - She looked at those exquisite snacks, and it may have taken Xia a lot of time to prepare them. But this subtle and cute little thought made Jiang's heart even more excited, and his whole person became confident and high-spirited.
So Jiang Yu took a deep breath. What lingered in his mouth, nose and heart was not only the aroma of snacks, but also the girlish fragrance of Kasumi.
"I am so full of energy now." Jiang Yu felt that she could kill two cows with one punch at this moment... two cows!
However, Xia just looked at him with a little surprise and more helplessness.
"But... Ayu, if you don't eat something, you just spar with me, and you want to quickly master the surge combat technique..." She worked hard to think of a more suitable word. "...I think it would be better for Ayu to change into clothes that are more resistant to stains."
"Gah——?"
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Tens of minutes later——
When Jiang Yu dressed up for the third time and finally walked out of her personal room. Zhang Jie and Zhan Lan were already waiting under the main light ball - they had set up a large round table and were chatting while eating snacks. Zhang Jie's classical-style beauty did not appear in the square. Obviously, his wariness towards newcomers has not been completely eliminated.
He seemed to pause for a moment when he saw Jiang Yu and Xia. It was obvious that he could see the signs of strengthening on both of them at a glance. He sensed the power between the two of them, but he concealed the truth he perceived. He just stood up, said hello, and laughed.
"Aha, Zhan Lan and I are guessing who of you will come out first - I guess it's you, and she guesses it's Zheng Zha. Now it seems that I have better luck." His smile was bold and hearty, the same as before in the hive. It's obviously different.
"What do you call this person? And brother Jiang Yu, I feel like you have become a lot more powerful."
There was temptation in his words. Zhan Lan, who was unaware next to him, also stood up to say hello.
Jiang Yu gave a straightforward answer.
"This is Xia, my lover, and our companion... And I spent time yesterday studying the Lord God's exchange system and summed up some things. Sorry, I used some side plots and reward points rashly. I'll wait. I will share my findings with everyone.”
Jiang Yu didn't hide it and lowered her head towards Zhang Jie - but this made Zhang Jie unable to deal with it. He repeatedly waved away this weak expression of apology. Use some random language to deal with it.
"What's there to apologize for? I haven't used any side plots or anything like that - you are free to use your things however you want. And I just said it casually before..."
"But we are a team, aren't we?" Jiang Yu sat down at a seat at the round table. And Xia stood beside him quietly until he pulled his sleeves and asked her to sit down.
"The Lord God has brought us together, and we are destined to act together - we will go to the next world, and the next world, and more worlds together. And this means that watching and helping each other is crucial to our subsequent survival. . Just as a piece of cake, I think we're going to be in trouble pretty quickly."
His tone is sincere and his actions are enthusiastic. Because he really thinks so and plans to do it.
Zhan Lan on the other side nodded repeatedly, obviously feeling the same way - although this little woman didn't take any practical risks in the last game. But compared to her past life, this novel experience was indeed too heavy.
"It makes sense, Brother Zhang Jie." She echoed. "Jiang Yu is right, we are a team. We must work together to get through the subsequent difficulties... To be honest, I feel scared when I think about the next adventure in nine days. No way. I can’t sleep well if I stay alone in the room.”
What she said was really not very ladylike...so it was obvious that she was trying to get closer to Kasumi. Perhaps it was because as a person with potential for spiritual power, she had a vague sense of Kasumi's power. Of course, it may also be a female-specific habit of group hugging.
Unfortunately, Xia didn't answer her question. Just smiled politely.
——No way, Kasumi’s character is to be a loner. This is what I set and what I need. It is really too difficult for other people to get married with her.
Thoughts swirled in Jiang Yu's heart.
Zhang Jie seemed to be moved by his words. Just as he was about to say something, he was interrupted by an unusual sound.
Mou Gang woke up.
The one who was a little faster than Mou Gang quickly walked out of his personal space. Zheng Zha rushed to the main god's ball of light and asked loudly.
"Tell me! Lord God, is she real or fake! Why is she exactly the same as in my memory! Why doesn't Luo Li know anything? Lord God! Give me an answer!"
It’s like giving yourself a step down