Chapter 4: Spiritual Bone Transformation
Lu Bai's words were not just for Su Tingyu, but also for You Lianruo.
What if in two years, he wanted to go, but they no longer wanted him?
Furthermore, since the System's threads of affection had already entwined her, it was destined that the two of them could not live out their lives without interacting, and he would need to continue gaining little red hearts from her.
Su Tingyu fell silent.
How could she be willing to send Lu Bai away? It was all for his future.
Two years, in her opinion, was completely unnecessary.
If there were to be a change, it would have happened long ago, not waited until now.
But since Lu Bai made this request, she couldn't help but consider his feelings.
A forced melon isn't sweet!
Her original intention was to make him happy and comfortable, but if it backfired, then it would be meaningless.
Su Tingyu looked at You Lianruo, asking for her thoughts.
You Lianruo, in turn, glanced at Lu Bai.
Lu Bai's expression was calm, but his eyes showed determination.
You Lianruo was slightly moved.
She had thought that Lu Bai would struggle a bit, uphold a man's dignity, and then give in.
She didn't expect him to be so stubborn!
You Lianruo knew her own charm well; few men could resist it, but he did, which made her look at him with new eyes.
Hmm?
At this moment, You Lianruo felt the Heavenly Profound Charming Bone in her body stirring again.
She almost cried out in excitement.
But very quickly, that stirring disappeared again, like a dream leaving no trace.
You Lianruo frowned.
Was it an illusion?
No, absolutely not!
In her past twenty-something years of life, the Heavenly Profound Charming Bone had never shown any movement. Yet, in just half a day of encountering Lu Bai, it had become active twice.
What did that mean?
It meant that Lu Bai was the trigger!
She just didn't know what specific factor caused it.
Thinking of this, You Lianruo wished she could abduct Lu Bai right now and study him thoroughly.
Two years, isn't that too long?
Currently, the four True Disciples of Yu Xiang Sect are fiercely competing for the position of the next Saint or Saintess. The other three all have Dual Cultivation partners, only she hasn't even awakened her Heavenly Profound Charming Bone. Can she afford to wait?
...
Ding, detected You Lianruo's Affection Value for the Host +88 points, one step closer to lighting up the first red heart!
A System prompt suddenly sounded in Lu Bai's mind, making him pause.
What's wrong with this demoness?
Rejecting her makes her like me more?
...
You Lianruo thought for a long time, and finally, she nodded.
She could feel that Su Tingyu was inclined to agree.
Without Su Tingyu's approval, she would not be able to take Lu Bai away.
Two years it is!
She had waited over twenty years, a little more time wouldn't hurt.
Most importantly, she had already seen the hope of the Heavenly Profound Charming Bone awakening, which was very much worth celebrating.
Moreover, Lu Bai only said he wouldn't go to Yu Xiang Sect with her, he didn't say she couldn't come to Xuanqing Sect.
In the future, she could just visit more often.
Okay, since Miss You has agreed, please honestly abide by your promise.
Su Tingyu said with a sharp gaze.
She was warning You Lianruo!
Given the Yu Xiang Sect Disciples' habit of abducting people, Su Tingyu was truly afraid that she would feign compliance and take Lu Bai away when he went out someday.
You Lianruo understood the deeper meaning in her words and said with a smile, "Mistress, don't worry, I'm not that kind of person. Also, you can just call me Lian Ruo from now on."
Su Tingyu hummed in acknowledgement.
She would just consider You Lianruo as a backup for Lu Bai!
Whoosh! Lu Bai let out a breath.
Although he really didn't like the feeling of his fate being controlled by others, he had no choice.
Weakness is the original sin!
In two years, would he be able to gain the right to speak?
...
In the evening.
Lu Bai sat cross-legged in the small courtyard, gazing at the cold moonlight, his thoughts soaring.
He had looked at the System panel countless times, but still hadn't found host information, stat points, lottery, or a shop, all those miscellaneous things.
There was only a star map!
One star on it was lit, while the rest were dark.
Next to the lit star was a label:
You Lianruo: Critical Strike. Heartbeat Rank: Blank.
The words Critical Strike were highlighted in blue.
When his thoughts landed on it, it would automatically pop up a piece of text, which was a detailed introduction to the Critical Strike skill.
So, how was the skill to be used?
Thinking, Lu Bai casually clapped his hand.
He immediately felt the primal energy within his body sharply drawn out.
Oh!
As long as a thought arose, the skill could be released; no learning or practice was needed.
In that instant, although Lu Bai used the Critical Strike skill, the Critical Strike chance was too low, and it didn't trigger. Therefore, the power was the same as usual. But the consumption was three times that of normal.
No wonder the System reminded him: Use with caution!
Lest he fail to critically strike the opponent to death, and instead exhaust himself to death first.
The skill, of course, was a good skill!
But for the current Lu Bai, it was a bit useless.
What he urgently needed was to improve his cultivation, quickly advance to the Qi Training Stage, and step into the door of cultivation. Otherwise, even if the Critical Strike was 10 times, because the base number was too small, its power would not be as great as an expert's fart!
You Lianruo didn't even have one red heart for him, so the Critical Strike chance was imaginable! Lu Bai estimated that even exhausting all his primal energy might not result in a single Critical Strike.
So, what's the use?
Lu Bai couldn't help but feel a little dejected!
At this moment.
He suddenly saw a wisp of golden light bloom from his heart.
Lu Bai was startled, then quickly pulled open his clothes to check.
He saw the outline of a 'sword' appear on the skin of his chest.
Isn't that the location of the Spiritual Bone?
My Spiritual Bone has turned into a sword?
Lu Bai was utterly bewildered!
Buzz!
Suddenly, the surrounding Spiritual Qi frantically squeezed towards Lu Bai, pouring into his body from his head, mouth, nose, pores, and other places.
Lu Bai felt both pain and comfort.
Then, he widened his eyes in surprise!
Spiritual Qi, it's Spiritual Qi! I can feel Spiritual Qi now!
Lu Bai suddenly stood up, trembling with excitement.
This was something he had never experienced before!
After a long while.
Lu Bai calmed his emotions and thought to himself, My Spiritual Bone must have undergone some kind of transformation!
No need for testing, it definitely wasn't in that half-yellow, half-not state anymore.
Did the System reshape me?
Thinking of this, Lu Bai's impression of the System improved ever so slightly.
He also had greater confidence in the two-year agreement!
Being able to sense Spiritual Qi meant he could guide Spiritual Qi into his body and officially begin cultivation.
That night.
Lu Bai was so excited he didn't sleep. Like a child with a new toy, he continuously explored the mysteries of cultivation, hoping to open the door to the Qi Training Stage soon.
As the morning sun rose.
Lu Bai opened his eyes and exhaled a mouthful of turbid Qi.
It felt so damn good!