NOVEL NEXT C49
Chapter Three: Unchanging Choice
“Tian Du Yuan Wu, Lingdu Academy actually took the initiative to call me.”
If this situation had occurred two months ago, when Yuyin had just decided to take the entrance exam for Yuan Wu, she would never have imagined it.
However, Yuyin had always dreamed of attending Lingdu Academy. Now that the conditions were almost certain, she certainly wouldn’t change her mind.
Even though she could choose from any college in the country now, there was no hesitation on this point.
The physical fitness test was next week, and the cultural exam was in early July.
During this time, Yuyin planned to continue her training aside from necessary review. Getting into Lingdu Academy was for the purpose of studying there, seeking guidance from those powerful teachers and seniors. It wasn’t just about getting into a good university and thinking everything would be fine; on the contrary, this was just the real beginning. Yuyin was very clear about this in her heart. She wouldn’t feel complacent just because many schools were eager to recruit her; her situation was different from that of ordinary candidates. She could only say that she had taken a crucial first step.
“I can have my current achievements, almost ninety-nine percent thanks to the God-Eating Chess Space. My own cultivation results are very limited.”
As her cultivation deepened and her horizons broadened, Yuyin vaguely felt that relying solely on fortuitous encounters and external forces would be difficult to achieve high accomplishments. The key must rely on oneself.
“Let’s make full use of this time to cultivate!” Yuyin’s chest swelled with energy.
She roughly formulated a plan, including Yuan Qi cultivation, physical training, and the three major parts of the God-Eating Chess. Now, aside from a few days of returning to school, she didn’t have to attend classes, so she had plenty of time.
Now that there was no pressure, cultivating was even more relaxed and enjoyable.
At this time, it was already getting late, so Yuyin didn’t go out. She did push-ups, sit-ups, and flexibility exercises on the floor at home.
Suddenly, she realized that her current training methods were still quite conventional. Wasn’t there a specialized method for body training?
Thinking about it, there should be.
“Sister Dai.”
Yuyin thought of Butterfly Lady and made a call.
“Hey, isn’t this our college entrance exam champion?”
“Eh? Sister Dai, you… how come you too?” Yuyin’s face turned red. She had just finished intense exercise, and her whole body was drenched in fragrant sweat; her white tank top was soaked, and her breath was a bit hurried.
“This is also a big deal for Linghai Beach, so of course I know. In a few days, once the official website announces it, it will probably be known by everyone. Of course, they won’t disclose your photos or other personal information, but you should be careful when going out these days,” Sister Dai said on the other end of the line.
“Got it, Sister Dai… when are you free?”
“What? Want to invite me?”
“Ah… I need Sister Dai’s help with something.”
“Ha ha, just say it. We sisters don’t need to be polite.”
“Sister Dai, do you have any methods for body training?”
“Of course. When are you coming over? I’ll wait for you…”
Not wanting to keep Sister Dai waiting, Yuyin immediately took a taxi over.
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On the west side of Lingdu Academy’s Huangpu campus, an old road lined with international architecture was shrouded in a light blue dusk. A black McLaren sports car stopped in front of an old villa.
A tall, fashionable young man wearing sunglasses stepped out and walked into the villa.
Inside the villa on the second floor, the lighting was dim, and the decor was quite unique, but it seemed to exude a slightly eerie feeling.
A slender girl stood by the rose window, dressed in a black dress, with her long, dark blue hair slightly curled at the ends. On her pale feet were a pair of sapphire-like high heels that were breathtaking.
The tall, fashionable young man walked over, saw the girl’s back, took off his sunglasses, and said, “Lian Xuejie.”
“Oh? It’s Wang Xuezhang?”
“Please don’t call me that, Xuejie.” The young man shrugged helplessly and smiled, saying, “Lian Xuejie, about that Xia Yuyin, coincidentally, she is my junior from my previous school, No. 21 Middle School.”
“I know that. She’s the city’s girls’ high school tennis champion; I saw her in the news before. She’s also the daughter of Xia Youxue,” the girl said.
“Looks like she should be entering our Lingdu Academy, right?” the young man said.
“Hmph… this little woman, just like her mother, doesn’t know the heights of heaven and earth.”
“What does Xuejie mean…”
“Historically, in college entrance exams, including those overage candidates, none have had a Yuan Qi value exceeding 200. It’s not necessarily because they can’t do it, but because it’s meaningless to do so.”
The girl turned lightly, and beneath her slightly wavy bangs, a pair of eyes as deep as a dream seemed to ripple with the shadow of an icy moon.
Her lips, lacking much color, opened slightly, “After breaking through to a Yuan Wu practitioner, the absorption and enhancement of Yuan Qi will greatly accelerate. Conversely, for cultivators who have not broken through, once their Yuan Qi exceeds 180, their cultivation efficiency will significantly decrease. Moreover, breaking through after exceeding 180 brings no benefits. Even the best methods for gathering Yuan Qi will become extremely unstable after the Yuan Qi value is too high, which can be harmful to the body. Even if one can barely break through, it will affect future achievements. This Xia Yuyin, looking so youthful and vibrant, thinks she is full of energy, but in reality, she is overly pursuing the so-called college entrance exam results and has committed a major taboo! Such a woman is either cultivating incorrectly or is too vain; it’s truly foolish.”
“I also think Xia Yuyin is too ostentatious. It’s not a good thing for a girl. But Xuejie, her actions have embarrassed the affiliated school. That Yuwen Chengzhi guy even said unnecessary things before the exam, making the entire affiliated school a target of ridicule online. Your Huangpu campus’s younger students are planning to stand up for Yuwen Chengzhi and teach this Xia Yuyin a lesson.”
“No way, Xia Yuyin is the college entrance exam champion, and the admissions office treats her as a precious gem. Who would dare to provoke her? I already warned Yuwen Chengzhi yesterday to not act recklessly for the time being. It’s better for us to handle this matter.”
“Xuejie, do you mean…”
“If she doesn’t come to Lingdu Academy, that’s fine. If she does come, regardless of whether she is the college entrance exam champion, everything will start anew in college. As seniors, shouldn’t we properly manage and give a little warning to such a special junior?” The girl’s eyes shimmered with an elusive smile.
“Ha ha ha, that’s true.” The fashionable young man laughed heartily, revealing a set of bright, even white teeth.
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In a western restaurant of an old hotel by the river in the city center, Dai Qian Ni was sitting by the window, enjoying the night view of Linghai Beach while sipping red wine.
“Sister Dai.”
Not far away, Yuyin, with her long hair casually draped over her shoulders, wearing an extremely simple white long dress and carrying a small black bag, arrived here. Sister Dai happened to be nearby for business, so she invited her to meet here.
In a corner of the restaurant, an artist in a tailcoat was playing the piano. This place indeed had a certain charm.
Seeing Yuyin at this moment, she resembled a city beauty who could enchant the entire Shanghai, making Dai Qian Ni feel a wave of icy surprise.
After all, she had graduated from high school, considered an adult now, and could wear adult attire and do adult things, right? Dai Qian Ni thought.
“Here, take a look.” Dai Qian Ni selected a few body training methods for Yuyin and handed her the pad.
Yuyin now had over 120,000 spirit pills, which was certainly enough.
Based on Dai Qian Ni’s introduction, recommendations, and Yuyin’s own considerations, she chose a body training method originally priced at 70,000 spirit pills, now discounted to 35,000.
One spirit pill had an official exchange rate of 10 Huaxia coins, but it was difficult to purchase due to limited sales. The market price was around 20 Huaxia coins, meaning this method’s market price was about 1.4 million Huaxia coins. Moreover, this item couldn’t be bought without a high membership level.
Of course, Yuyin’s spirit pills were earned from the underground fighting arena, and she still had about 1.5 million cash, also earned from the arena.
This method was called: “Female Body Cultivation Manual.”
“This is a method specifically transcribed for women’s body training, said to be written by a renowned female hero from ancient times during a chaotic era. This is a mid-grade scholar-level method, much better than the previous low-grade one. It’s just that there are fewer female cultivators, so the price is relatively cheaper,” Sister Dai introduced.
Originally priced at 1.4 million… is that cheap? This is an e-book, not an original manuscript.
Fortunately, Yuyin was exchanging spirit pills, so it came easily, and she didn’t mind spending.
“Sister Dai, I’ll buy this one.”
“Mm-hmm, a happy deal.”
Dai Qian Ni extended her jade hand and held Yuyin’s hand that was holding the pad, skillfully teasing it a little.
Yuyin held her breath, her body slightly trembling. “So, Sister Dai, should I transfer the money to you?”
“Ha ha ha, that’s not urgent. Do you have plans for tonight? How about accompanying your sister for a few drinks? You’re already an adult now…” As she spoke, Dai Qian Ni’s hand began to glide up Yuyin’s arm, seemingly carrying some kind of hint.
“Sister Dai, I don’t drink.” Yuyin didn’t feel repulsed, nor did she show off as she slowly withdrew her arm and stood up. “Um… I still want to cultivate tonight…”
“Ha ha ha… you really are a cultivation fanatic. I was just joking with you, Sister Dai. Go on, go on, Miss Champion.” Sister Dai looked at Yuyin with a hint of flirtation, jokingly saying.
“Thank you, Sister Dai…” To be honest, facing such a night and woman, Yuyin felt a bit fluttery in her heart. After all, she had been focused on the college entrance exam for the past few months, under a lot of pressure. However, she didn’t linger and bid farewell to Sister Dai.
Sitting in the car, Yuyin’s arm still carried the mixed scent of Sister Dai’s perfume and her own natural fragrance… for a moment, the driver seemed a bit distracted.
“Don’t overthink it. Now that I have the secret method, I can cultivate once I get home. It’s best to focus all my thoughts on cultivation,” Yuyin concentrated her mind, looking at the already downloaded “Female Body Cultivation Manual” app.
However, tonight, the first thing she planned to do when she got home was to kneel by the bed and copy this method with a brush so that the God-Eating Chess could optimize it.