"A rather interesting ability, strong penetrative power, capable of damaging the internals, and its lasting effects far surpass physical strength. Moreover, it doesn’t conflict with physical strength..."
Sun Shiqing withdrew her palm, closed her eyes to feel the aftereffects, and a look of admiration appeared on her pretty face.
Tao Yu had only carefully used a strand of Big Dipper True Qi.
After all, his Inner Strength was somewhat different from the ordinary version, so he purposely used a bit less.
Even so, he still received high praise from Sun Shiqing.
A completely new system, the key point being that it doesn’t conflict with physical strength.
This could be considered a boost to the overall strength of Starshine City.
For those stuck at the peak of middle-level partnership, who had mastered physical strength but had no way to obtain the techniques for Gang Qi, adding Inner Strength might just allow them to cross that threshold.
A new system—its early-stage efficiency-to-cost ratio is quite high.
And aside from a few domineering Inner Strength techniques, many Internal Cultivation Methods are quite nurturing, capable of enhancing and working alongside physical strength.
"Indeed, that’s not something you can keep hidden. Give me the details, and I’ll think about what we can do," she said after pondering for a moment.
Sun Shiqing contemplated for a while.
Tao Yu certainly trusted her, so he stuck to the important points, mentioning ’Chosen One’, ’Shaolin Temple’, ’Dharma Hall’, and so on.
"That’s great, we’ve already found a ready-made coach, and we both can profit. My sister’s vision isn’t bad, hehe, but mine isn’t bad either."
Without any shame, Sun Shiqing patted her flat chest. Tao Yu took the opportunity to stroke it as well.
"Too bad it’s such a waste to be this good-looking."
Sun Shiqing then wrapped an arm around Tao Yu’s neck with a mischievous smile on her face and spoke in a suggestive tone, her cheek touching his head,
"Eh? So, Brother Tao, you’re interested in me too? You sure have a wide range of tastes~"
Her breathy, flirtatious voice, along with the moist breeze by his ear, made Tao Yu shiver.
Brother, you smell so good...
I’m in over my head...
"Haha~, your expression is really funny. I’m going to take a picture to show it to sister," Sun Shiqing released Tao Yu, bursting with joy as she adjusted the image on the virtual frame she was holding. Tao Yu also saw the expression that would ’socially kill’ him and was rather speechless.
However, he felt that Sun Shiqing was a bit odd, as if she didn’t mind their contact at all, but he couldn’t quite pinpoint what the issue was.No?v(el)B\\jnn
It felt like she lacked a concept of gender, and was mostly just playful.
It would be normal for a child, but now it seemed a bit ambiguous.
"What about my reward? How can I get it safely?" Tao Yu couldn’t help but ask curiously about the matter of money.
The little rich girl had said that her support was limited, so he had to work hard and earn his own money, but this time it was genuinely something he had achieved on his own.
"How about giving you ten percent of the future profits?" Sun Shiqing roughly estimated and suggested.
"Only ten percent?"
"Ten percent is just for the beginning, it will decrease later on. If you want more, that’s fine, but there will be additional risks," Sun Shiqing seemed indifferent to the issue of distribution, tilting her head to see what Tao Yu thought.
"Then ten percent it is," Tao Yu quickly conceded, aware that while the little rich girl could provide him cover, she couldn’t do it around the clock. There’s no such thing as being prepared against a thief every day, so it’s better to be cautious.
"You’re really faint-hearted, but at least now I won’t have to worry too much about your safety."
Sun Shiqing thought for a moment, pulled out a card from her bosom, and tapped it in her hand, seemingly contemplating how much to give.
"This is your reward for the early stages of the mission, which won’t affect the subsequent shares."
Tao Yu’s eyes lit up just a little at this.
"Do you have any Skills you want? How much Yuan Force would you need?"
It seemed that Sun Shiqing wasn’t too sure about Tao Yu’s needs.
Sun Shiqing raised her pretty eyebrows teasingly, staring into Tao Yu’s eyes.
"How could that be."
Tao Yu felt a little guilty and didn’t meet her gaze.
"Haha, sneaking around might not get your legs broken..."
Before Tao Yu could be stunned, Sun Shiqing continued,
"But the next time you see my sister, you might really faint, you know. She’s been very worried about you, controlling herself after such a long seclusion. You’re a bit weak~"
Those words were a critical hit.
Sun Shiqing watched Tao Yu’s expression, covering her mouth and laughing like a little fox with her eyes squinting, seeming to truly not mind these matters but simply wanting to see Tao Yu embarrassed.
"Men are all the same."
With an air of wisdom beyond her years, Sun Shiqing shook her head. Not just in Starshine City but in the whole world where talent was the currency. Due to physiological differences, women were somewhat better off, but men indeed tended to ’borrow’ quite a lot...
"You’re no different."
Tao Yu shot him an irritated glance.
But Sun Shiqing didn’t confirm or deny it, avoiding a direct response.
"That’s that, brother-in-law. You better work on improving yourself, okay? Whether you can come out in the open depends on this. If you’re weak and your relationship with my sister is discovered, you might end up dead without knowing why..."
Despite the cheerful look on her face, Sun Shiqing was speaking somewhat cruel words and then waved at Tao Yu.
She stored away the little sphere, and gradually, a transparent slime began to cover her body, turning her semi-transparent as she slowly rose into the air and shot toward Floating City as a streak of light.
It reminded him of the time they fought the Zombie; they still had to stand on their weapons. Now, they could fly about.
Even if they might still be using equipment for short flights and not suitable for travel, their advancement was evident.
Good talent, good skills, and plenty of resources, their growth rate was indeed very fast...
"I should still be growing faster than they are, right? I might not beat them, but taking on those new Pioneers from Floating City shouldn’t be a problem since I got here so much earlier," Tao Yu measured up internally.
But this was just speculation; he had no interest in seeking discomfort.
There might be some turmoil at the base now, just the right time for him to clean out this world.
"But it seems like Sun Shiqing won’t be coming over to take charge first, figures. The little heiress should stay in seclusion; it’s for the best. He’s probably been dealing with the base’s issues alone, and likely can’t spare the effort..."
However, looking at the card in his hand, Tao Yu couldn’t help but smile, then shook his head.
If it’s going to be drained, so be it. He had it coming.
"This should be enough to complete the second Deification of my Nine Yin True Scripture..."
Currently, his Meditation Technique was second Deification, and so was his power on the vigour side. It was just the True Qi side that was left, which was just right.
"Even if I were to set up a martial arts school in preparation, it wouldn’t happen so quickly. Receiving so many rewards in advance is already enough."
But just as Tao Yu was preparing to undergo Deification, Sun Shiqing made a surprise return, leaving him stunned.
"I almost forgot. My sister said if you didn’t ask for my help, she would take you back and help you personally..."
Before Tao Yu could react, Sun Shiqing wrapped her arms around him, and that chilly, transparent matter started to spread over his body.
Then, a robust spiritual fluctuation surfaced, lifting Tao Yu into the air alongside her.
Tao Yu was both surprised and delighted.
"Has she resolved the issue already?"
"Just about right. Can I watch by your side this time?"
"No way!"
Hearing those words of potential mischief, Tao Yu directly refused. No matter how attractive you look, it’s not happening, no negotiations!