As time is like the fleeting wind, three days has passed through smoothly without any worry.
This day finally marks the time where Zhongli starts his training.
In fact, he is already training.
He has been waiting for this whole moment as he is getting bored of not doing things.
Is he happy because he finally get to start training?
Of course…
Not.
"Arghhhhhh…"
Grueling sounds vibrated along the currents if the wind.
Pain echoes as the gushing waterfall can be heard in the lush forest.
The man who is responsible for such disgruntling noise, can be seen on the ground nearby the waterfall.
Drops of sweat from his toned body fell on to the ground as he is exercising with push-ups.
Arms trembling as if his whole body would collapse from pressure.
Surely, with just this sort of exercise, someone like him, his standing. He shouldn't be acting like this, right?
"Master, I-Is this really… kuhh… necessary?"
Through gritting teeth, Zhongli forced a smile and looked slightly at his master through side eye.
His master, just looked at him with a bored expression.
In her gold eyes, Zhongli's physique is being reflected like clear water.
Zhongli shirtless, is in push-up posture, with a stone slab bigger than him placed on his back.
Don't be fooled though.
Clearly, with just this sort of rock, he can manage to carry it.
The thing is, this rock is not that of any normal rock.
At first glance, it is just a normal stone slab that can be found somewhere.
Yet, its mass differs from its looks.
It weighs ten times the weight of that rock.
Since his master said before doing this training.
"The most important thing of all are the basics. Meaning, we will start training your body at your at the very most basic strength you have."
She said all of that with a slight sadistic grin, making Zhongli tense up slightly.
Before, Zhongli had hopes that at least his master would give him some light exercises at first before gradually increasing the difficulty.
But no!
Instead, she started from the bottom, before digging further for more difficulty.
Crack!!!!
His bones are getting cracked, no, pulverized.
His muscles are contracting and expanding, before getting ripped apart.
It was hell.
Hell on the mortal world.
Yet, if that wasn't plenty enough.
He was given a Blessing by the Dendro Sovereign, to which he thinks it is a curse in disguise.
Why?
Once his body is on the brink of collapse, the hugging embrace of mother earth heals down his wounds.
Giving him such soothing feeling, as if he is feeling the gentle light of heaven, before experiencing hell again.
In fact, it was just the first day of training, his mind is already on the brink of collapsing.
But, he endured it all.
After all.
He still have a duty to serve, and a dream to follow.
'Just you wait, woman. I'll spank that butt of yours after I finished this training and became stronger than you!!'
He vowed in his heart, roaring in determination to finish this training of his and teach that woman, his master, of proper etiquette.
Crack!!!
He continued his training, his mind not even registering the abysmal pain he was supposed to be feeling right now.
'Arghhhh…'
Well not really, the pain still seeping throughout his body.
At least his pain tolerance has gone by a several folds in just several hours.
"Uhhh…"
A figure arrived, stunned arrived with a stunned look on his face, even pity can be seen in his purple eyes.
'Is this even training? This is just total torture. I should have known that woman would never do a normal training session. Still, he is surprisingly resilient.'
The man gazed at the young man with unique admiration.
He thought that this guy would definitely run away after only a few minutes of training, but no!
In fact, he can see the intense and burning resolve in his heart!
Burning resolve, hotter than the sun, even the Pyro dude don't have this intense emotions…
Such admirable guy indeed…
'Such a shame, if only this guy was born with Electro divinity, I would have already taken him as my disciple… Wait. Disciple? How did I forget such a thing! I can still teach him my martial arts!'
Sly grin formed on the samurai looking purple guy's face.
So what if he can't become his successor? It doesn't mean that he can't become his master!
After all, as a samurai, he wants to pass down his legacy, even if it isn't his direct disciple.
And this young, passionate man…
Is the perfect candidate for the person of his dreams.
"Lady Ruòtuò, it's been a while since we have last met. How are you doing this past few days? Ahh! It seems that you are training your disciple."
He walked towards Ruòtuò with a polite smile on his face.
With his left eyes covered by his hair, he looked at the training Deity, Zhongli with his right eye.
He chuckled slightly, before turning towards Ruòtuò.
"Lady Ruòtuò, if I may, how about we take a walk towards-"
"Stop beating the bush, and tell oneself what you need from this one."
Ruòtuò intercepted his flattering sentence with a blank expression on her face.
She just continued looking at her disciple, without even turning around to see the other person near her.
Of course, this act didn't bother him in the slightest, on the contrary, he was pleased.
At least the Geo Dragon, who is known for its sedate personality, decided to hear him out.
"You see, I have a suggestion."
"Hmm."
"How about I became this young man's Martial Master?"
This caught Ruòtuò's attention as she finally looked at the man.
The samurai, as you already known, is the Electro Dragon Sovereign.
In all of the Dragon Sovereign's, he boast of being the fastest of them all!
In fact, he can shot at the enemies multiple times in a fraction of second!
Plus, he is not just a mere incarnation of Thunder and Lightning.
He's also the strongest wandering samurai in his land, totally not because he wants to leave his domain due to having too much office work.
In any case, the katana in his waist is not just mere ornament.
It is in fact, a divine weapon forge upon his blood and claws.
Its sharp blade is made up of his sharp claw and fang. Tempered with his boiling blood, he created the sharpest weapon out there.
Even capable of slicing through space and time.
Not to mention, the scabbard, is literally made up of his scales, which also boosts its defensive capabilities.
Still, even without those weapons, Ruòtuò knew this guy can still fight against many people.
His Martial arts is unmatched.
As long as it can be held, it is lethal in his hands.
A variety of weapon to wield…
She finally decided.
"Fine, this one is willing to make you the Martial Master for him. But, you'll only be teaching him in two days per week, you got that? Also, he is Mine."
She stated her rules for being her disciple's Martial Arts Master.
Even emphasizing the word, *mine*.
She's quite possessive of her disciple.
A triumphant grin plastered on the Electro Dragon Sovereign's face as he looked at Ruòtuò once more before saying.
"Of course! No need to be so possessive, I know my boundaries, plus, I'm not into Men, thank you very much, I'm into female ones, sorry."
Ruòtuò's face flushed in embarrassment due to his words.
'Hmph! Who would know if you suddenly transform yourself into a woman after knowing this one's disciple's good aspects?'
She roared in her heart, while also silently vowing to cast away any vixen that tries to lay their dirty paws in her dearest disciple.
"I assure you, Lady Ruòtuò. I won't lay a hand on your Beloved disciple."
He slightly bowed while gazing at her face while winking, emphasizing the word Beloved, on his phrase.
The always undeterred Geo Dragon Sovereign's face became redder and redder, now looking like a ripe tomato.
Her flat look crumbled as irritation replaced the maiden's face.
"You…"
"Ahem! I assure you Lady Ruòtuò, that I, the Electro Dragon Sovereign, will never do that, and look, I'm already married so… no. I don't swing that way."
Ruòtuò's eyes turned wide.
She didn't expect him to be married now.
"When did you get married."
"Just a few hours ago."
"…"
Ruòtuò's face was replaced by a face bewilderment.
'What? Just a few hours ago? What the-'
Her jaws dropped at his answer.
This doesn't happen normally, them getting married and having a partner for life.
After all, they are indeed the Sovereigns and does not need an heir of theirs to pass down their legacy.
In fact.
If not for the fact that she has been feeling that something bad is gonna happen, she wouldn't have trained Zhongli, let alone take him as her successor.
So, it truly shocked, though what shocked her the most is that, he just got married a few hours ago?
At least notify them!
His colleagues!
"Don't worry, Lady Ruòtuò. You'll get your fill soon."
"Huh?"
"What I mean is that. Don't worry about my marriage and the gifts."
"Huh, what?"
Ruòtuò right now could only utter few words in confusion, while the Electro Dragon Sovereign looked at her with smile.
"Lady Ruòtuò, just focus on your own love life. Forget about getting married. You should just enjoy your life with your beloved disciple."
Ruòtuò's eyes within.
Embarrassment had taken over once more.
Though before she could react.
"Sayōnara, Lady Ruòtuò! Tell the young man that I, Raikōryu, will come back to train him in Martial Arts in three days after!"
He was already far away, only traces of purple crackling electrify, resided in the air.
"Electro Dragon!!!! Come back here and let this one rip out your insides!!"
...
Several miles away from the forest.
A purple dragon can be seen in the sky, swimming in the white clouds.
It slightly shivered, as it lightly let out a sigh.
'That woman is really scary. Although I knew that that old dragon is crazy, in her old man form. I feel like that woman just got an upgrade. I hope that child can survive from the crazy dragon…'
With that, he swimmed back to his domain.