Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Zhu Zhuqing's Desire! Facing Tang San Again!
"Break up?"
"Fine!"
"If you come to me again, I'll break up with you!"
Come again?
What kind of outrageous words are these?
But thinking of the speaker, Zhuge Lan wasn't surprised.
With a swift step, Zhuge Lan rushed forward and grabbed Zhu Zhuqing's sleeve.
When she turned around, he gestured for her to be quiet.
"Let's go watch the show!" he whispered.
He stood on tiptoe and moved towards the source of the noise.
Zhu Zhuqing glanced at the sleeve Zhuge Lan was holding, a faint smile appearing on her lips.
—Even gentlemen enjoy watching a commotion.
She followed, her long legs easily keeping up with him.
They found Zhuge Lan peeking around the corner like a cat, observing quietly.
Zhu Zhuqing imitated him, cautiously sticking half her head out to look.
In the arena,
Little fatty Ma Hongjun was facing off against Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Suddenly!
Tang San struck first, his figure flickering like a ghost, landing a kick squarely on Ma Hongjun's chest.
The little fatty was sent tumbling to the ground, rolling several times.
"Yo!" Zhuge Lan teased. "After taking a loss from me yesterday, Xiao San has learned to strike first."
But Zhu Zhuqing noticed something different.
"His movements are so agile," Zhu Zhuqing murmured. "I wonder how he practiced?"
Lost in thought, she didn't realize that because of their positions, the breath she exhaled mostly brushed against Zhuge Lan's ear.
It was quite intimate.
Moreover, the most prominent part of her body was very close to Zhuge Lan's back.
Though they weren't in direct contact, the warmth radiating from her accumulated fat made Zhuge Lan feel hot behind.
'Tsk!'
'She really doesn't treat me as an outsider!'
'Is she interested in the Ghost Shadow Mystery?'
'That makes sense.'
'An Agile Attack-type Soul Master could greatly benefit from mastering this kind of movement technique.'
Zhuge Lan's thoughts sparked.
If he were to learn a light skill and be willing to teach it to Zhu Zhuqing,
Then surely she wouldn't mind if some physical contact happened along the way, right?
This was a great opportunity to build feelings!
'System, do you have light skill exchanges?'
'Something suitable for both me and Zhu Zhuqing.'
[Sunflower Scripture · Light Body Chapter: 500,000 Emotion Points!]
[Nine Yin Manual · Spiral Nine Shadows: 500,000 Emotion Points!]
[Flying Fluff Qing Yan Skill: 500,000 Emotion Points!]
It was dazzling!
But—
Wasn't this too expensive?
Looking at his balance of 290,000.
Scrolling down to the end,
He could afford it, but
How could something like [Snake Walking Tanuki Flip] that rolls around on the ground be presentable?
However, Zhuge Lan was a web novelist, with a very flexible mind.
'System, can it be paid in installments like the martial soul fusion skills?'
The list of light skills expanded to the right.
It detailed how many layers each skill had and how many emotion points were needed to purchase each layer.
Since each light skill had different levels, the installment prices also varied.
For instance, [Sunflower Scripture · Light Body Chapter] only had two layers, so the first layer after installment still cost 200,000 emotion points.
That was indeed affordable.
But!
—To practice this skill, one must first perform a self-castration!
—Even if it's just a light skill, it requires cutting!
Is that acceptable?
He decisively dismissed it.
The second option was actually decent.
He clicked on it.
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[Nine Yin Manual · Spiral Nine Shadows]: The core of the Nine Yin Manual light skill section, integrating body technique, step technique, and essence energy, emphasizing short-distance explosion and agility. When practiced to perfection, one can create nine shadows, making opponents unable to discern reality from illusion and revealing their flaws!
——First Layer: 100,000 Emotion Points!
——Second Layer: 150,000 Emotion Points!
——Third Layer: 250,000 Emotion Points!
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The ability was suitable, and the price was fair.
Moreover, the [Spiral Nine Shadows] in the [Nine Yin Manual] came with a wealth of martial arts.
[Crushing Heart Palm], [Hand Waving Five Strings], [Crushing Strong Claw], [Soul Moving Technique].
It covered everything and came from the same lineage.
Later exchanges could be tailored to needs, and he wouldn't have to worry about conflicts.
It was excellent.
Zhuge Lan was about to make a purchase.
Then he remembered something.
'System, how does the first layer of Spiral Nine Shadows compare to Tang San's Ghost Shadow Mystery?'
The system didn't respond directly but provided a "link."
[Xuantian Treasure Record · Ghost Shadow Mystery: 80,000 Emotion Points!]
'I'll take a look, what's going on?'
He clicked on it.
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"Xuantian Treasure Record · Ghost Shadow Mystery": Mimics the evasion movement of [Lingbo Weibu], specifically for pairing with hidden weapons, good at close dodging and maneuvering!
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That was it.
The Ghost Shadow Mystery only had one layer?
And it was only priced at 80,000 emotion points?
'That little squirt has been keeping secrets; it turns out it's so trashy?'
'System, exchange for the first layer of Spiral Nine Shadows!'
[Consumed 100,000 Emotion Points, acquired 'Nine Yin Manual · Spiral Nine Shadows (First Layer)'!]
A sense of "hard work and training" surged in his heart.
It allowed him to perfectly master the first realm of Spiral Nine Shadows, achieving a heart-moving connection with his body.
It felt as if he had truly worked hard.
As expected of a product from the system, it was of high quality!
"Stop!"
A loud shout brought Zhuge Lan back to his senses.
Dai Mubai strode into the arena, separating Tang San and Ma Hongjun.
"No good show to watch now," Zhuge Lan lamented. "Zhuqing, you can get up now."
Zhu Zhuqing, lost in her thoughts, stared blankly at Zhuge Lan.
Why should I get up first?
Can't you...
She then noticed that she had been leaning a bit too close.
If Zhuge Lan straightened up first, it would lead to a rather awkward encounter.
[Emotion Points +666]
Zhu Zhuqing hurriedly stood up.
Zhuge Lan straightened his back and walked towards the arena.
He had learned the Spiral Nine Shadows.
But he had no intention of rushing to teach Zhu Zhuqing—that was something only a "licking dog" would do.
He needed her to come to him and ask for it.
Zhuge Lan stood in front of Tang San, looking pleased.
"Tang San."
"Your movements are pretty good; you have your own inheritance, right?"
"Coincidentally, I also have a set of inherited movement techniques; shall we compare?"
Tang San was already quite displeased at being interrupted in the middle of a fight.
Now Zhuge Lan dared to come out and challenge him to a movement technique duel?
Hmph!
If it were a direct combat, he might strategically retreat.
But in a movement technique competition?
[Emotion Points +233]
"Xiao San! Go!" Xiao Wu confidently said. "Use your Ghost Shadow Mystery to defeat this despicable guy!"
[Emotion Points +444]
Tang San nodded slightly, smiling at Zhuge Lan.
"Since Zhuge has brought it up, a competition is certainly no problem."
"We'll just aim for a simple goal: whoever can grab the other's clothes first will win."
"How about that?"
Zhuge Lan readily nodded.
The others, hearing this, stepped back to give them space.
But Xiao Wu, with a twinkle in her eye, moved forward instead of retreating.
With hands on her hips, she confronted Zhuge Lan, "Since it's a competition, let's set a wager!"
"Since we'll all be classmates in the future, betting money isn't good."
"Let's bet on seniority."
"Whoever loses will have to call the winner 'brother' from now on."
"How about that?"
Oh!
Xiao Wu knows how to stir things up.
"I have no problem," Zhuge Lan looked at Tang San. "What do you say, Xiao San?"
Tang San glanced at Xiao Wu helplessly and nodded in agreement.
But his eyes sharpened.
—Today, he would clear his previous shame!
Xiao Wu proudly pulled out a handkerchief.
"When the handkerchief drops, the competition starts."
With a toss of the handkerchief,
As it hit the ground,
Tang San made the first move.
Dragging a series of afterimages, he instantly reached Zhuge Lan, extending his hand to grab him.
Tang San's eyes gleamed with pride—surely, he wouldn't be able to react in time, right?
Suddenly!
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