Chapter 375: Chapter 374: Actually, I’m Not Used to Freeloading
The next day.
Not long after finishing lunch.
Sun Bumie came to visit.
The timing was quite suitable, just eight hours after he left the Imperial Palace... fully considering and giving Xu Lingjun enough time to rest.
It was indeed considerate.
Unfortunately.
However, Xu Lingjun’s face still couldn’t hide the signs of fatigue.
Sun Bumie smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Master probably didn’t sleep well yesterday."
"Hmm... well..."
Xu Lingjun felt a bit embarrassed; not only did he not sleep well, he practically didn’t sleep at all.
"It seems that although Uncle Master is exceptionally talented, being young, he’s a bit nervous about going to the battlefield."
Obviously, Sun Bumie misunderstood something.
He laughed and said, "Uncle Master need not worry too much. With your skill, unless in a large-scale battlefield, it won’t be too difficult to protect yourself in the Polar Star Battlefield. Moreover, my visit today is precisely for this matter."
"What matter?"
"Please look, Uncle Master."
Sun Bumie took out an ancient-looking thread-bound book from his bosom and said, "Uncle Master has already studied our Cuowu Sect’s ’Reversing Heaven and Earth’ and ’Reversed Tao Qiankun’, along with that Zhou Qianmo’s Thousand Slaughter Blade Technique. In terms of attack power, they are impeccable. What I am concerned about, however, is that since Uncle Master is after all made of flesh and blood, if he were accidentally punched by the enemy or shot..."
He shook his head and said, "This scenario is too common, especially with stray bullets on the battlefield. Even an Upper Realm Grandmaster cannot guarantee they won’t die from a stray bullet."
"That indeed is a concern."
Xu Lingjun was a bit embarrassed before, afraid that Sun Bumie might have noticed something amiss.
After all, the two ladies inside the house were still resting.
Yet unexpectedly, he came here for this reason...
It’s worth noting that the discussion with Han Xu Yang about going to the Polar Star Battlefield took place just a few hours ago, and it certainly wouldn’t be widely announced. Yet within hours, Sun Bumie already got the news.
This shows that he truly regards his Uncle Master with the respect of a junior.
And his concerns are quite justified; open threats can be avoided, but hidden dangers are harder to prevent.
"So I came here specifically to bring a treasure to Uncle Master."
Sun Bumie handed the book to Xu Lingjun, saying, "This is the Confusing Wind and Cloud Step, paired with our Cuowu Sect’s ’Reversing Heaven and Earth’; it’s a supreme level Light Body Technique. While it might not be excellent for long-distance running, it excels in being unpredictable and is highly effective in evading enemy attacks. Uncle Master may wish to delve into this Light Body Technique during this time."
"You are indeed considerate."
Xu Lingjun nodded and said, "Thank you, I will study it carefully."
His facial expression remained calm, but he was very pleased at heart.
It should be noted that back when he was still at Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, he considered replacing the Lightweight Step. This Light Body Technique was not ordinary, yet it was ultimately a commonly found skill purchased online. Although it became somewhat unique under his Talent Source, the Talent Source doesn’t upgrade infinitely; it merely grants the described posture.
For this reason, this Light Body Technique was still easily targeted by others.
Sadly, Xu Lingjun could never find a suitable Light Body Technique to replace it.
Now, with this supreme level Light Body Technique, it will surely elevate his strength further.
Sun Bumie smiled and said, "When this Light Body Technique is perfected, it can allow you to shift within an inch as if flickering in the void, making it impossible for enemies to grasp your movement. When they can’t pinpoint your position, the chance they can attack you is naturally very low, significantly enhancing safety..."
"Thank you very much."
Xu Lingjun glanced down at the book in his hand.
[Detected High grade Light Body Technique Confusing Wind and Cloud Step, would you like to imbue it with real essence? This will consume 500 Source Value points?]
The Source Value consumption is quite low.
Evidently, the description of this Light Body Technique isn’t far from its true characteristics; it seems that not all sect members are mere talkers.
Moreover, Sun Bumie didn’t conceal anything from him at all.
But unfortunately, Xu Lingjun still prefers those who speak grandiose words.
And Sun Bumie’s purpose in coming was to deliver the Light Body Technique to Xu Lingjun. After delivering it, he proposed to take his leave.
"Sect Leader Sun... uh... Master... Sect Leader, please wait."
Xu Lingjun wanted to address Sect Leader Sun but found it seemed somewhat distant. Directly calling him "junior martial nephew" seemed a bit disrespectful, so he just called him "Sect Leader".
Sun Bumie asked, "Does Martial Uncle have any other instructions?"
Xu Lingjun hesitated for a moment, then said, "Not really anything else. I really need this Light Body Technique. Thank you for your generous gift."
Sun Bumie laughed and said, "It seems Martial Uncle has gotten used to the system in the Martial Mansion where effort is rewarded, and is not quite accustomed to such gifts from thin air... The way of the Martial Mansion is indeed good, but its only flaw may be that even when they obtain a technique, it’s hard for people to feel a sense of belonging and gratitude because it’s something they get through their own efforts."
He explained, "But our sect is different. Martial Uncle, you are already an elder of the Cuowu Sect, so theoretically, you have the right to peruse all of our martial skills. However, I felt those things were not urgent, whereas this Light Body Technique might be something you need immediately, so I copied a set for you."
"I understand. You don’t mind if I go to the Cuowu Sect to peruse the techniques once I return, do you?"
Xu Lingjun thought to himself that it was just right to upgrade all my martial skills.
"Naturally, being the Supreme Elder of our Cuowu Sect, you haven’t even returned to the sect. Once things are settled here, even if you don’t mention it, I would want to invite you to visit the Cuowu Sect."
"Alright."
Though Xu Lingjun was moved in his heart, he still remained cautious.
As Sun Bumie said, he was really not used to such unearned Light Body Techniques.
So in that instant, he almost wanted to copy "Reversed Tao Qiankun" for Sun Bumie... After all, once he copied a set for him, he wouldn’t be losing it himself.
Having this Light Body Technique solved his urgent need and wasn’t too much of a loss.
Luckily, he restrained this impulse with his strong willpower. He mustn’t act too impulsively; the Cuowu Sect has many martial arts classics. If he wants to give, he should wait until he’s read them thoroughly...
In this regard, even though Sun Bumie’s attitude was exceedingly good, Xu Lingjun still had to remain cautious.
Sun Bumie said, "Then this disciple shall take his leave."
"Go on."
Sun Bumie left.
And shortly after he left, Ji Roufeng hurriedly rushed in.
Upon seeing Xu Lingjun, she exclaimed, "Student Xu, are you going to the Polar Star Battlefield?"
Judging by her urgent, hurried manner and the slightly disheveled state of her normally tidy hair, accompanied by a bit of heavy breathing, it was clear that she had rushed over as soon as she got the news.
Xu Lingjun smiled and said, "No need to worry; for now, it’s just in the planning stage. It might take a few days to actually implement."
"Yes, I came over as soon as I heard."
Ji Roufeng’s face flushed slightly, and she bravely stepped forward, took Xu Lingjun’s hand, and said, "Student Xu, please marry me."
Xu Lingjun was taken aback by her words and exclaimed, "You... what did you say?"
"I... I didn’t mean it like that. I wanted to say I want to marry you... No, I mean I’m very fond of you, yes, very fond of you."
Ji Roufeng said earnestly, "I also know that we haven’t met many times, and you may not know much about me. I really want you to slowly get to know me... But you’re going to the Polar Star Battlefield, which is extremely dangerous. I’m afraid that if anything happens, I don’t want to have any regrets. At the very least, I want to have some sort of connection... If, heaven forbid, something happens to you... no, I’m not cursing you... it’s just... just..."
The more seriously she spoke, the more tongue-tied she became.
By the end, she felt her words sounded as though she was wishing Xu Lingjun wouldn’t come back alive.
She stopped talking.
Lowering her head in shame, she apologized, "I’m sorry, I... I’m not good with words. When I get nervous, I get worse. Anyway, just take it as me coming to see you off. I’m going to say goodbye to Sister Yaya, just pretend you didn’t hear what I just said."
With that, she turned and headed toward Wang Qingya’s room.
Xu Lingjun was stunned for a while before he realized the purpose of Ji Roufeng’s visit.
He couldn’t help but feel quite touched.
Thinking he was going to die, yet she still wanted to clarify their relationship, this girl, although a bit odd, was truly... wait...
Seeing Ji Roufeng already at Wang Qingya’s door.
He finally reacted, reached out his hand, and shouted, "Wait... don’t open the door!"
Unfortunately, it was too late.
As the door opened.
Inside... outside...
The three women were staring at each other.
Especially upon seeing the state Wang Qingya and Su Huanqing were in, Ji Roufeng’s face instantly turned bright red with a "poof".
A thought inexplicably surfaced in her mind, I finally know... how those evidences came to be.