“Because I cannot meet the conditions for freely using Wang Quan Sword Intent, I have to use my Life Force, or rather, my lifespan, as the energy source.”
Although the System noted in the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire Template that it "cannot restore lifespan lost due to using secret arts," Ye Xuan did not believe this note referred to Wang Quan Sword Intent.
Sword Intent, put plainly, is an extension of the sword, a manifestation of the Sword Dao and Spiritual Power. It is a strength entirely belonging to oneself; how could it possibly consume lifespan?
Before comprehending Wang Quan Sword Intent, Ye Xuan didn't know much about it, only thinking it was different from the Sword Intents he was familiar with. However, after comprehending it, he realized Wang Quan Sword Intent was no different from the other Sword Intents he knew.
Fundamentally, it was merely because his body could not satisfy the conditions required to use Wang Quan Sword Intent.
If his body were strong enough to endure everything, then the so-called price would be completely irrelevant.
Just as Ye Xuan was pondering, he suddenly seemed to sense something, and his gaze shot out like lightning toward a nearby spot.
On the wall, a head was peeking out furtively, curiously peering inside.
It was a girl with a ponytail, looking to be in her early twenties. Her face held a hint of childishness but also a sharp intelligence. Her eyes were very large; Ye Xuan felt he had only seen eyes that big in Anime.
Seemingly noticing Ye Xuan’s gaze, she instinctively looked over. Upon realizing Ye Xuan was watching her, she quickly lowered her head, but soon felt that doing so made her look guilty, so she raised her head again and waved her hand with feigned composure.
“Um, hello there.”
Her voice was crisp, carrying a touch of awkwardness and probing.
Ye Xuan did not respond, merely watching her quietly.
The girl became somewhat uncomfortable under his gaze and quickly explained:
“Don’t misunderstand, I only came over because the commotion from your side was too loud, worried you might be in danger. I didn't mean anything else.”
As she spoke, she gestured with her hands, trying to make her words more convincing.
“Besides, I didn’t trespass!”
“I was just leaning over the outside of the wall; I didn’t go in.”
She pointed to the spot where she had been leaning.
As she spoke, perhaps realizing she truly hadn't done anything wrong, her tone gradually became more self-assured.
“Seen enough?”
Ye Xuan said lightly.
“I didn’t see anything at all.”
She looked crestfallen, then looked at Ye Xuan with excitement.
“Was that golden Light you emitted just now?”
“Since you can live here, are you also an Ability User cooperating with the Tianshu Bureau?”
“Your Special Ability is so strong! I’ve never seen such a powerful ability.”
Ye Xuan still did not answer, just kept looking at her.
“Alright, alright, I won’t ask anymore.”
Seeing this, the girl quickly raised her right hand, making a gesture as if raising a white flag; she couldn't raise her other hand because she needed it to support herself on the wall.
“If you’re fine, I’ll leave then.”
“Oh, right, my name is Lin Miao. I live in House Fifteen, about four or five houses away from you.”
“I’ve been here for several days and I’m very familiar with this area; if you need to know anything, you can come find me.”
“Let me tell you, my Special Ability is related to cooking. Have you seen Shokugeki no Soma? I—”
“Do not reveal your ability to strangers.”
“Also, I don’t think my current condition is suitable for chatting here with you; what do you think?”
Ye Xuan interrupted Lin Miao before she could finish speaking, causing her to freeze.
She knew before that she shouldn't reveal her ability to strangers, but since everyone here was cooperating with the Tianshu Bureau, it should be fine, right? But what did "the current condition is not suitable for chatting" mean? Isn't he fine?
She tilted her head, then her eyes widened suddenly as if noticing something. Only then did she realize his clothes were tattered beyond repair, completely unable to cover his body.
Perhaps due to the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire reshaping his body, Ye Xuan’s physique was absolutely perfect. His muscles weren't exaggerated, yet they were full of power.
Below his broad shoulders, his abdominal muscles were clearly sculpted, and every muscle seemed to contain explosive strength. His arms had smooth lines, the muscles slightly bulging beneath the skin, displaying astonishing explosive power.
Lin Miao’s face instantly flushed red, and her hands slid off the wall as if they had lost all strength, dropping down with a thud. Then she heard a loud “I’m sorry” followed by the sound of rapid footsteps retreating.
“Around twenty years old, this innocent?”
A hint of confusion flashed in Ye Xuan’s eyes. Although he had done it intentionally, wanting to make her too embarrassed to leave, her shyness was indeed something he hadn't expected.
Didn't they say that girls understood these things earlier than boys?
But Ye Xuan didn't dwell on it, simply thinking she probably came from a relatively conservative family.
But a Special Ability related to Shokugeki no Soma.
God’s Tongue? Cross Cut?
No matter what kind of Special Ability it was, it should be related to cooking.
The Tianshu Bureau didn't even let an ability like that go?
Ye Xuan shook his head, not thinking further, just looking at the surroundings that resembled the aftermath of a Missile strike and feeling somewhat troubled.
The temperature of the Strange Fire was too high; the ornamental lawn simply couldn't withstand it.
For future Fishing, he should choose a relatively open and uninhabited area in the wilderness. He genuinely feared that one day he might Fish up something extraordinary, and the subsequent fusion process would destroy the villa.
“Since things have come to this, I’ll cultivate first, as it’s already been ruined like this anyway.”
Ye Xuan said this as he picked up his sword and continued cultivating.
After fusing with the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire and obtaining the Three Thousand Starry Sky Physique, it would be a waste not to increase his training volume to utilize its healing ability more.
To become strong, cheating the system is certainly an option, but while cheating, one’s own strength should also grow.
The System could help him Fish up all the Treasures of the Myriad Heavens, but whether he could control those treasures and truly convert them into his own strength depended on himself.
While Ye Xuan was immersed in cultivation, the commotion he caused threw the entire Tianshu Bureau into chaos.
“Alarm, alarm, abnormal Spiritual Energy Fluctuation detected.”
“Alarm, alarm, abnormal Spiritual Energy Fluctuation detected.”
“Alarm, alarm, abnormal Spiritual Energy Fluctuation detected.”
The piercing alarm sounded three times in succession at the Tianshu Bureau headquarters, making every staff member’s heart clench with each ring.
“What’s going on?”
A man in uniform hurried to the monitoring screen, his brow tightly furrowed.
“Report, abnormal Spiritual Energy Fluctuation detected, intensity far exceeding the normal range. Suspected appearance of a special type of Treasure of the Heavens.”
A technician quickly pulled up the data, his tone laced with nervousness.
The so-called special type of Treasure of the Heavens refers to living entities, similar to the Sea Kings in the Pirate World, the Dangerous Species in the Akame ga Kill World, or the Summoned Beasts in the Naruto World.
Because of their immense strength, their appearance always causes massive Spiritual Energy Fluctuations.