Chapter 10: Returning to the Wu Tan City
--- Chapter 10 ---
Baek Ain and Lan Rou moved in darkness to Wu Tan City, speeding against the night's breeze. Usually, Dou Masters like Ain wouldn't be allowed to travel at night because of the chaotic nature and unknown variables such as other cultivators.
You have to wait and rest in a place hidden from the naked sight or senses. And with Lan Rou around, it shouldn't be a problem.
It's not miserable, though. Baek Ain could see in the dark by enhancing his eyes with Dou Qi and sensed everything within 150 meters with Sixth Sense, which is his limit currently. More than that, he'd depend on the Lightning Impulse to dodge any incoming projectiles.
Thank god, there is no such thing as a sniper in this world. And people who use bows are rare too.
Using Hyper Jump to maintain his distance from Lan Rou, Baek Ain recalled when Alicia(the system) shared a recording about Lan Rou's domination against the Shady Baboon after he fainted.
'Instructor Lan's speed is insane. I couldn't even see her clearly without slowing down the footage eight times.' A wry smile appeared on Baek Ain's face because he had many things to do if he wanted to chase Lan Rou's level.
'Alicia, open my status.'
[Opening Status]
[Name: Baek Ain]
[Race: Human]
[Age: 14(Irrelevant)]
[Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger]
[Innate Skills: Breathing(B), Synthesize(B+), Soul Protection(Unknown)]
[Active Skills: Hyper Jump(B), Iron-like Enhancement(C+), Energy Blast(B), Stealth(C+)]
[Passive Skills: Energy Mastery(B+), CQC(B+), Pain Resistance(B+), Poison Immunity(C), Blade Mastery(C+), Hidden Weapon Mastery(C), Minor Healing Factor(B), Sixth Sense(B), Lightning Impulse(A)]
[Cultivation: 4 Stars Dou Master]
[Martial Techniques: Tiger Lashes Kicks, Three Breakthrough Punches, Silent Shadow Steps, Seven Star Blade Art]
[Body Technique: Blood Tiger Muscle, Unrecorded Body Tempering Technique]
[Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(Incomplete)]
[System Notice: Secret Skill: Golden Crow's Possession is part of the "Record of the Burning World."]
Baek Ain looked at his status somewhat proudly but soon realized this meant nothing against the true powerhouses of this world. He hasn't really stepped outside and put himself in a comfortable cage.
He didn't even bat an eye when seeing progress in his cultivation. That one-star advancement doesn't make him happy in the slightest.
Clenching his fist, Baek Ain used "Breathing." and absorbed the Dou Qi in the air. He will train more vigorously from now on.
'Well, he's motivated.' Lan Rou thought when sensing the Dou Qi from Baek Ain's body.
...
...
They arrived at Wu Tan City an hour later, seeing a bustling city street filled with people. Baek Ain frowned because the city shouldn't be this busy at the time of the year.
"Ah, Jia Ma Academy's Testing Group finally arrived." He realized the reason behind the city's brightness a second later.
Baek Ain focused his Sixth Sense and checked everyone in the street, seeing Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er enjoying the night market. He shook his head because the protagonist and heroine had a nice moment.
If Baek Ain wanted to surpass them, he had to train more.
Yafei smiled and ordered Lan Rou to leave them alone. She walked closer to Baek Ain and pulled him into her soft hug, leaving him stunned for a few seconds.
"Aih, you don't know how worried I am." She worriedly whispered while brushing his hair. "Bedridden for five days, and you didn't even write a reassurance letter for me when waking up."
"Big Sister is sad."
"Ain, are you playing around with my heart?" Her face is an inch away from Baek Ain's.
'Fuck! Why did I have to be a virgin in my past life!' Baek Ain cursed in his mind. What the hell was he supposed to do in this situation?
[Kiss her] Alicia commented casually.
'Are you insane?!'
[Trust me, Kiss Her!]
[The Love Seed sowed when you two met months ago. It doesn't bloom because none of you took any initiative to step up this relationship]
'B-But...'
[Don't lie and says you don't have a feeling for her, host]
[So KISS HER]
[Do it!]
[JUST DO IT!]
[Ding! You have triggered a quest]
[Name: First Kiss]
[Objective: Kiss Yafei(0/1)]
[Penalty: Dirty Virgin's Passive]
[Time Limit: 60 seconds]
[Reward: A Random Skill]
'Oy! That's unfair!' Baek Ain couldn't believe this system.
Gulp!
Looking at Yafei's beautiful face plastered with a worried expression, Baek swallowed his guts and hugged her back. He lifted Yafei's chin gently and kissed her.
"Mm~!"
Smooch!
"Ah, A-Ain~!"
The room is "slowly." filled with lip-smacking sounds, warming the mood between Baek Ain and Yafei. Their heads felt empty for some reason.
And the firework in the background makes this moment even more special.
"Fei." Baek Ain called her name for the first time without an honorific.
"Ain." Yafei blushed bashfully.
"Mmm~!"
And the night goes on with lovely passion.
