Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Teaching Zhu Zhuqing
Shrek Academy, back mountain.
"Zhu Zhuqing, martial spirit: Hell Civet. Level 28 Spirit Master, innate spirit power at level seven," Gu Yi said to himself. He had long memorized this information.
"Today, the exam paper you did had a question about the Hell Civet. I remember you wrote that it's an advanced martial spirit, fast and agile, with good claws, capable of forming a martial spirit fusion skill with the White Tiger martial spirit..."
Zhu Zhuqing stood behind Gu Yi, unsure of what he meant by saying all this.
"But have you ever thought, if your martial spirit is just about speed and agility, why is it called the Hell Civet?" Gu Yi asked. Zhu Zhuqing had no idea about these things and shook her head slightly. Her talent was not considered good, and over the years, she had been diligently practicing, with her family members bringing back spirit beasts for her to absorb.
Her knowledge of martial spirits was minimal, and it was only after coming here that she began systematically studying martial spirit knowledge. It wasn't that she didn't liked martial spirit knowledge; she just needed credits and techniques more. Strength had long become a demon in her heart.
"In fact, I don't know either, because your Zhu family has been following a fixed routine in cultivation over the years, and there hasn't been much difference in spirit skills. It's like being attached to the Dai royal family has make your family lose their sense of self long ago." For the first time, Zhu Zhuqing felt speechless from this man. You don't know, yet you're asking me.
Gu Yi, rarely seeing any expression other than her usual icy demeanor, saw something different on Zhu Zhuqing's face this time.
"But I've observed your martial spirit, emotions, and temperament, and created a martial technique specifically for you. Do you want to learn it?" Gu Yi wanted to see what kind of change this technique would bring to Zhu Zhuqing.
"I'll learn it. As long as it can improve my strength, I'll learn it," Zhu Zhuqing replied without hesitation. After what happened last night, Gu Yi was at least considered a decent person in her heart.
Seeing her eagerness, Gu Yi reminded her, "This technique is very different from ordinary techniques. If the Pure Yuan Gong emphasizes moderation and tranquility, this technique is more about being radical and seeking quick results. If your mental fortitude is not enough, you may even risk falling into demonic cultivation. Will you still learn it?"
"I only have one question: Will this technique turn me into a Dark Spirit Master?" Zhu Zhuqing asked. Gu Yi thought for a moment. Although it was likely to lead to demonic cultivation, the technique, after being modified by himself, no longer had the ability to forcibly devour others' spirit power or life for cultivation.
"No, the worst consequence is a drastic change in temperament."
"I'll learn it," Zhu Zhuqing said firmly.
"Good, I'll teach you. Sit cross-legged," Gu Yi instructed. Zhu Zhuqing nodded and sat in front of Gu Yi with her back facing him. Recalling the technique he had created, Gu Yi's body exuded a terrifying Yin Qi, as if it came from the depths of the underworld, covering his entire body. Gu Yi infused his spirit power into Zhu Zhuqing's body, flowing through her meridians.
Cold, extremely cold. Colder than the depths of winter.
Zhu Zhuqing's little face was filled with pain, but she made no sound.
"Let your spirit power follow mine and cultivate this technique. You need to harbor resentment, have grievances in your heart, in order to succeed in cultivation," Gu Yi's words echoed in Zhu Zhuqing's mind.
If it was about resentment... No one at Shrek could match her.
Treated as an enemy by her own sister since childhood, wishing to get rid of her as soon as possible—that was one grievance.
Engaged to the royal family since childhood, only to find out that her fiancé couldn't bear the pressure and ran away, leaving her alone—that was another grievance.
Crossing borders, being chased for miles, surviving against all odds—that was a third grievance.
Finding that person, only to discover that he was already surrounded by others, living a comfortable life—that was a fourth grievance.
Gradually, Gu Yi withdrew the spirit power from Zhu Zhuqing's body. This technique didn't follow the Yang Meridian but specialized in the Yin Meridian, reaching the extreme Yin. The Hell Civet, with the word "Hell" in it, also contained some ghostly attributes in its spirit power characteristics. There is no better person to practice this technique.
Gu Yi wanted to see how far Zhu Zhuqing would go after practicing this technique. Could she surpass the other Shrek Seven Devils?
"But I really underestimated Zhu Zhuqing's resentment. She actually succeeded in the entry-level so quickly," Gu Yi said.
The rules of the Douluo Continent were extremely perverse. From the moment of awakening martial spirits, they were given different innate spirit power. People with good martial spirits and high innate spirit power, even if they practiced only for a few hours every day, their spirit power would rise rapidly. Typical representatives: Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, and others.
People with poor martial spirit and low innate spirit power, even if they practiced all day, their spirit power would crawl like a turtle. Typical representative: Yu Xiaogang.
The reason Gu Yi hated Yu Xiaogang was also clear. Not only did he stole and summarize all the knowledge of the Martial Spirit Hall over the years for his own exclusive creation, but he also couldn't accept the fact that Liu Erlong was his cousin on their wedding night and chose to escape leaving Liu Erlong to bear all the rumors alone. For this reason alone, calling him a man would be an insult to the term "Man."
Another point that Gu Yi couldn't stand was that although he claimed "There are no worthless martial spirits, only worthless spirit masters," he didn't see him teaching any geniuses at the Nuoding Academy. He was even just a deadbeat.
If what he said was true: "There are no worthless martial spirits, only worthless spirit masters." How come he hadn't broken through level thirty? Talking about level barriers as if nobody else had them.
Martial spirits determined everything in this world.
Gu Yi waited for an hour before Zhu Zhuqing finally woke up, and the Yin Qi on her body disappeared.
"Thank you," Zhu Zhuqing said, unable to think of anything else to say. She couldn't give Gu Yi anything. This technique was really suitable for her. Zhu Zhuqing experienced a kind of joy she had never felt before. Although her spirit power didn't increase, her strength felt greatly enhanced.
"Alright, let's go back. Remember to maintain your will and not let the rapid increase in power affect your mind," Gu Yi reminded her worriedly. Techniques that were quickly learned were the most likely to affect one's state of mind. Since Zhu Zhuqing was just starting to learn martial arts, there was some concern.
"Why are you helping me?" Zhu Zhuqing asked suddenly as she walked.
"Helping? Maybe it's to make up for regrets," Gu Yi said, looking into the distance.
Regrets? Just when she thought she had some understanding of this man, he became vague again because of a single sentence.
At this moment, a carriage quietly arrived at the entrance of Shrek Academy. Sitting in the carriage, Yu Xiaogang looked at the academy in front of him with some confusion. Was this still the original Shrek Academy?
Perhaps there was some kind of telepathy between teachers and students. Tang San, being supported by Xiao Wu, happened to see Yu Xiaogang's carriage.
"Teacher?" Tang San saw Yu Xiaogang inside through the window and felt particularly excited.
(End of this chapter)
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