Chapter 17 - Increase in Strength (1/2)
The hidden cave in which Tatsuya and Chu Xin currently cultivated, is something that even the Scarlet Dragon was unaware of. Comparing the amount of Fire Spirit Grass on the lair itself to the hidden cave, certainly the amount of Fire Spirit Grass inside the hidden cave is much more plenty.
Despite the chance to earn much more profound coins, Tatsuya decided to use that remaining Fire Spirit Grass in the hidden cave, to incite the Yang and Yin energy within his body. Chu Xin's profound veins also used that chance to barely balance its host's equilibrium.
Although, Chu Xin still can't enter the state of enlightenment, it still helped her increase strength in absorbing the profound energy within the surroundings. Once, the Fire Spirit Grass runs out, her Heavenly Yin Profound Veins will be observed to have a decrease on her cultivation speed. But, even with that decrease, her cultivation speed still towers over anyone except Tatsuya.
(This should be enough…)
Once that thought crossed Tatsuya's mind, his profound veins stopped throbbing in excitement. The shadow of the fire elemental energy that once connected itself to his body, disappeared into thin air. He stopped his cultivation session, as he slowly opened his eyelids.
*Badum*
Tatsuya's eyes slightly gleamed, as his pure-blue eyes looked threateningly dangerous. He fully released his profound aura, as his cultivation base revealed itself to the world.
4th Stage of the True Profound Realm!
As far as Tatsuya could remember, he only spent a few hours in cultivation. But, the results are simply unimaginable. Normally, cultivators would spend months or even years to break through, but Tatsuya is different. He only needed a few hours, with his full concentration, to break through.
(But, I guess it's because of the Heavenly Yin Attribute that I added on my profound veins. It allows me to enter the state of enlightenment. Thus, I could break through much more easily compared to others.)
Tatsuya knew for a fact that his current cultivation speed is because of his encounter with Chu Xin. If he didn't met her, he would need to spend more time on cultivation, which would disrupt his plans to visit the places that he should visit.
(Right now, only the Elemental Sight and Regrowth still uses my psion reserves. Yet, I know that the recreation of those abilities could be ignored for some time.)
Instead of recreating his other innate abilities, Tatsuya decided to pour his attention into this planet's bizarreness and uniqueness. Since he was born, he was always easily intrigued to different innovative things that could increase his knowledge.
He slowly stood up from the center of the Fire Spirit Grass' field, as he threw his gaze around and spotted the hardworking Chu Xin in the corner. He felt satisfied, as he saw that despite Chu Xin knowing her talent, she is still willing to put in more effort.
He knew that Chu Xin really desires to accompany him, which in turn made him smile wryly inwardly. It couldn't be helped, Tatsuya thought to himself. After all, even if Chu Xin somehow became stronger, he still won't allow her to join him.
Because, there are secrets better left unsaid. Although, Chu Xin has been with him for more than a few days already, he still can't put his faith into a young girl. Right now, he only desires Chu Xin to grow up and become mature soon enough. And maybe, they will travel together in the future. But that is just another possibility for Tatsuya.
”Hm. The Fire Spirit Grass will all soon decay, eh.”
Tatsuya said to himself, as he turned his gaze unto the vibrant red medicinal herbs in the surroundings. Every few minutes, there would be a few Fire Spirit Grass that will turn grey, and will decay till it drop to the ground.
”Chu Xin's cultivation base has reached the 6th stage of the Nascent Profound Realm. Really astonishing, is that the cultivation speed of Heavenly Yin Profound Veins' possessor?”
Just from the aura that is continuously leaking out of Chu Xin's body, Tatsuya instantly discerned her cultivation gaze with just a glance. Seeing that Chu Xin still can't perfectly control her profound energy, Tatsuya decided to teach her in that field.
And, as he quietly watched Chu Xin cultivate, he noticed that the last Fire Spirit Grass finally decayed. If someone discovered just how Tatsuya spends Fire Spirit Grass recklessly, they will surely vomit blood from their mouths, or even fainting because of shock.
”Mmhm.”
A faint sound leaked out of Chu Xin's mouth, as her beautiful yet enchanting face showed her satisfaction. She slowly opened her pale and smooth eyelids, as her long eyelashes with white tinge on it, fluttered along the blow of the wind.
”Are you finally done, Chu Xin?”
”Big brother Tatsuya, I have a request!”
Tatsuya greeted Chu Xin, with his monotone voice. Suddenly, Chu Xin stood up from the ground, and swiftly approached Tatsuya. In the end, they both faced each other with only a few centimeters distancing their faces.
”What?”
”C-could you…”
”Hm?”
”Please call me, Xin'er!”
Despite the aggressive approach of Chu Xin, not a thread of change could be found on Tatsuya's face. But, a flow of surprise flashed on Tatsuya's eyes, as he stared at the little cute thing before him. Chu Xin looked at Tatsuya with her pitiful eyes, while slightly pouting.
”Er… Sure.”
Facing Chu Xin's eyes that had trace of tears which threatened to come out, Tatsuya could only nod his head in agreement. Hearing what Chu Xin wanted to hear, she widened her eyes, as she smiled cheerfully.
”Ehehehe, please call me, Xin'er! Just once will be fine, please big brother…”