Douluo Continent: Starting from Tianshui Academy

Chapter 35 The Clingy Kitten

"Little kitty! Raise your hands a little higher, your fist is clenched incorrectly, your footwork is wrong, extend your leg forward by half a step."

"Brother Chen, am I really that stupid? I've already learned these moves three times, but I still haven't mastered them."

"Don't rush, take your time, you'll get the hang of it."

"I must learn so as not to disappoint Brother Chen."

On this day, Ye Liangchen was sitting on a large rock, instructing Zhu Zhuqing in practicing the Tiger Fist and Leopard Fist of the Five Elements Divine Fist. Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul was the Netherworld Cat, and Ye Liangchen felt that the Tiger Fist and Leopard Fist were quite suitable for her, so he asked her to hone her physical strength.

Five days have passed since the two met, and the scenery here is beautiful. Ye Liangchen has no intention of leaving this place for the time being.

During a conversation, Zhu Zhuqing learned that Ye Liangchen was only 10 days older than her, so she directly called him Brother Chen.

After spending five days together, the two have grown closer and closer, becoming inseparable best friends. Zhu Zhuqing has also become increasingly clingy, following Ye Liangchen wherever he goes, like a quiet little kitten.

Ye Liangchen felt that Zhu Zhuqing had long been suppressed by Zhu Zhuyun in the Star Luo Empire and lacked a sense of security. Suddenly, she met someone who could protect her, which filled her life with hope. Now, she couldn't be driven away even if he tried.

Of course, Ye Liangchen wouldn't chase her away. He had finally met such a gentle little kitten, so of course he had to keep her by his side.

Tang San next door kept a rabbit, and the rabbit would call Tang San "brother" every day, which Tang San enjoyed.

Now that the kitten calls himself Brother Chen, Ye Liangchen feels like he has a cat, and a gentle and quiet one at that. It's just too good to be true.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."

Zhu Zhuqing practiced each set of movements diligently, a resolute expression on her face. Her innate soul power was only level 7, and her talent was not very high, but she was hardworking and persevering. Despite being suppressed by Zhu Zhuyun, she was still able to cultivate to the Great Soul Master realm in the past few years, which shows that she had made a great sacrifice.

"Brother Chen, I can finally link these moves together."

An hour later, Zhu Zhuqing cheered and shouted excitedly, her face showing excitement. Her beautiful big eyes stared at Ye Liangchen, looking at him with a plea for praise.

"Hmm! Not bad. Let's rest for a bit and have some wild fruit."

Ye Liangchen understood what the girl meant and praised her directly.

"Thank you, Brother Chen."

The kitten immediately ran over excitedly, sat quietly next to Ye Liangchen, and picked up a wild fruit to nibble on.

"Zhuqing, we're good friends now, no need to be so polite."

Ye Liangchen smiled faintly, reached out and ruffled the kitten's silky hair, feeling as if he were petting a cat.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't mind, letting Ye Liangchen rub her hair, and even felt a sense of enjoyment.

She's much more cheerful now than she was a couple of days ago, and she often has a smile on her face.

"Brother Chen, if only we could live such a carefree life every day!"

During this time, Zhu Zhuqing followed Ye Liangchen around the forest, living a carefree life. She enjoyed this kind of life very much, and even had the idea of ​​living in seclusion in the mountains, but the prerequisite was that she had to be with the person she liked.

"Zhuqing, you're overthinking it. You can't be too absolute about things. Staying in seclusion in the mountains for too long will disconnect you from the outside world."

"I came to this forest mainly to find some medicinal herbs. In a few days, I will also go to Nottingham City."

Ye Liangchen knew that Zhu Zhuqing had not had a good time in the past few years. Now that she had temporarily escaped the cage of the Star Luo Empire, she felt free, so she felt that this life away from the struggle was particularly wonderful.

"Brother Chen, as long as you don't mind, I'll go with you wherever you go."

Zhu Zhuqing stared at Ye Liangchen with a determined look on her face. She decided to tell him some of her secrets as well, and at the same time, she made an important decision in her heart.

"Brother Chen, there's something I want to tell you."

Seeing the determined look in the kitten's eyes, Ye Liangchen already guessed what it was going to say.

"What do you want to tell me?" Ye Liangchen asked, feigning curiosity.

"I have a fiancé named Dai Mubai, but nothing has ever happened between us. We were just betrothed when we were young."

"Our Zhu family and the Xingluo royal family, the Dai family, have always been..."

Zhu Zhuqing rambled on to Ye Liangchen about her engagement with Dai Mubai, and also mentioned that after Dai Mubai ran away, she was left to bear the pressure from her sister and Davis alone.

"I learned about the marriage alliance between the Xingluo royal family and your Zhu family when I was six years old from Aunt Lan and the others."

"When you came to Star Dou Forest with your family and were rescued by us, Aunt Lan and the others guessed that you were the Zhu family's daughter and that you were forced to participate in the power struggle for the royal heir."

Ye Liangchen was fully aware of the girl's arranged marriage. The marriage alliance with the Zhu family was solely for the sake of that martial soul fusion technique, in order to maintain the royal family's rule. In turn, the Zhu family also gained power and wealth through this marriage alliance. It was also a cruel rule of succession struggle established by the ancestors of the Star Luo Kingdom's royal family that made the cooperation between the two families mutually beneficial.

"Ah! Brother Chen, you guys even guessed this?"

"The petty squabbles among the heirs of your Star Luo Empire are known to any powerful figure in any major power, and as the dean of Tianshui Academy, I, Aunt Lan, am naturally aware of them as well."

When Zhu Zhuqing learned that Ye Liangchen already knew about these things, she was taken aback, but then she thought that it wasn't really a secret.

"You said your fiancé's name is Dai Mubai? I saw him in Soto City before."

Just then, Ye Liangchen released news about Dai Mubai, which surprised Zhu Zhuqing again.

"Ah! Brother Chen, you've met him? How strong is he?" Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously.

"When I was eight years old, I was shopping in Soto City with Aunt Lan and the others. There were three men who were drunk. One of them, a blond man, came over and harassed Aunt Lan and Teacher Su Lin. But I beat him to the ground. Later, when he sobered up, he introduced himself to me as Dai Mubai. At that time, he had just joined Shrek Academy and was only at the Great Soul Master level."

"As for what level he is at now, I don't know either."

Ye Liangchen slowly recounted the events of that year to Zhu Zhuqing. Looking back now, he found it quite amusing. However, Ye Liangchen didn't mention Dai Mubai's frequenting of brothels and his dates with the twins, as there was no need to.

"A few years ago, he fled to the Heaven Dou Empire. Later, I heard that he joined Shrek Academy. I suppose he couldn't stand Davis's oppression."

"Hearing what you're saying, Brother Chen, it seems he has already fallen into depravity."

"We were betrothed since childhood, my fate was decided from birth..."

"In fact, the successor of the Star Luo Empire has already been decided. Dai Mubai's second brother was eliminated by Davis, and my second sister was suppressed by Zhu Zhuyun and became an ordinary person. Now it's my turn with Dai Mubai. What's this talk of fair competition? It's laughable. We are just whetstones for Davis and my eldest sister."

"If no miracle occurs, my life will end at the age of 25."

After telling Ye Liangchen about her future fate, Zhu Zhuqing's face showed despair, and her eyes were lifeless.

The next moment, she looked up at Ye Liangchen, who had a calm expression, and immediately saw hope again.

"Brother Chen, I want to break free from the shackles of this marriage. I want to take control of my own destiny. Please help me. I'll do anything you ask me to do from now on."

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly grabbed Ye Liangchen's hand and pleaded pitifully. In order to break free from the shackles of fate, she was going all out. The only person who could help her now was the boy in front of her, and she had to seize this only opportunity.

"Don't worry, little kitty. You've already called me brother, so I'll definitely help you break free from the shackles of your royal marriage."

"Besides, once you join Tianshui Academy, you can ask my Aunt Lan for help. With her strength as a Super Title Douluo, even the Star Luo Royal Family would have to kneel down. She can help you cancel that royal engagement at any time."

Ye Liangchen rubbed Zhu Zhuqing's head to reassure her that she didn't need to worry about anything. What was a mere royal marriage contract compared to a Super Title Douluo?

"Thank you, Brother Chen!"

Seeing that Ye Liangchen was willing to help her break free from the shackles of fate, Zhu Zhuqing was deeply moved and immediately threw herself into Ye Liangchen's arms, hugging him tightly.

My God! This girl has no sportsmanship, she attacked from behind, dribbled the ball and bumped into someone, that's a foul.

Ye Liangchen felt that this little kitten was too easy to win over. They had only known each other for five days, and she had already thrown herself into his arms. If they had spent more time together, she might have even given herself to him.

"Zhuqing, don't get too excited. There's still time. As long as you become stronger, you can overcome any difficulty."

"It's almost noon, we should cook dinner."

Ye Liangchen gently patted the kitten's back, comforted her for a few words, and then gently pushed her away. He couldn't stand being held by her all the time.

"Brother Chen! Thank you."

Zhu Zhuqing stared intently at Ye Liangchen, a hint of tenderness in her eyes. At the same time, she made up her mind that she would follow this man no matter what, and from now on, she, Zhu Zhuqing, would live for herself and to hell with the royal marriage.

"Hey! Kitty, stop staring at me. There's nothing on my face."

Ye Liangchen felt a little embarrassed by the kitten's staring gaze. Even though I'm handsome, you can't stare at me like a hooligan!

"Pfft...! Brother Chen, let's go cook something."

Zhu Zhuqing smiled gently, and with her soft, delicate hands, she took Ye Liangchen's hand and walked towards the camp.

Working together, a man and a woman can make the work easier. Working in close cooperation, they quickly prepared a sumptuous lunch.

"Brother Chen, eat more meat."

During the meal, Zhu Zhuqing kept putting meat into Ye Liangchen's bowl, urging him to eat more.

Oops! Something's not right with this kitten!

"Kitty! You eat too, don't just eat for me!"

Looking at the kitten's gentle and tender appearance, Ye Liangchen thought to himself that this girl was starting to fall for him.

Since the kitten had made up her mind to follow him, Ye Liangchen decided to help her out. So he took out a Foundation Building Pill from his game backpack to help her improve her aptitude.

"Little kitty! This is another kind of pill I refined, called the Profound Ascension Pill. It can solidify a cultivator's foundation and should be of some help to you."

Ye Liangchen lied about the Foundation Building Pill, calling it the Profound Ascension Pill, and had Zhu Zhuqing take it, intending to help her break through level 30. Afterward, he planned to go to the Soul Hunting Forest in the north of Notting City to obtain her third soul ring.

There is indeed a pill called Ye Xuan Sheng Dan in the "Dan Dian" (Alchemy Canon), which has similar effects to the Foundation Establishment Pill. However, Ye Liangchen has not yet found the necessary ingredients and is unable to refine it.

"Thank you, Brother Chen."

Zhu Zhuqing now has complete trust in Ye Liangchen. She picked up the fragrant golden pill and put it into her mouth without hesitation.

"Mmm..."

The pill melted instantly upon entering her mouth, and pure energy surged into her limbs and bones, bringing her unparalleled comfort, causing Zhu Zhuqing to groan involuntarily.

"Little kitty! I'll teach you a new meditation practice. Recite the mantra with me."

Ye Liangchen decided to pass on the first chapter of the Hunyuan Technique to the kitten, since the girl was now considered one of his own.

"Brother Chen, what is this new meditation practice?"

"It's just a tiny bit more advanced than regular meditation techniques, but don't talk nonsense. This is something only we humans can practice."

"Brother Chen, don't worry! I swear on my martial spirit that I will never spread this around. If I break this oath, may I die a horrible death."

Upon hearing Ye Liangchen say that only humans could cultivate, Zhu Zhuqing was extremely excited. Happiness had come too quickly, and she was also glad for her decision. So she immediately made a solemn oath to Ye Liangchen.

"Never mind that for now, repeat after me:"

Sitting cross-legged brings peace of mind, relaxation, and natural tranquility.

Lips and teeth gently closed, breaths soft and gentle.

.........

"When the Qi returns to the Dantian, the practice is complete and the method is clear."

Zhu Zhuqing followed along, muttering to herself as if she were listening to a book written in heaven. With her small brain, she couldn't understand how there could be such a profound meditation and cultivation method.

"Brother Chen, this is so hard to understand!" Zhu Zhuqing said pitifully.

"You just need to memorize it, and then when you cultivate, just let the soul power in your body circulate in these meridians, as well as the way you breathe."

Ye Liangchen tapped the kitten a few times with his hand, explaining to her what the Small Heavenly Circuit and the Great Heavenly Circuit meant.

Now Zhu Zhuqing trusts Ye Liangchen completely and is completely unguarded. However, this unusual contact gives her a feeling of tension and excitement. At this moment, her pretty face, full of collagen, is as tempting as a red apple, making people want to take a bite.

"Little kitty! Why are you blushing like a teapot? Concentrate and listen carefully to my explanation."

Ye Liangchen was speechless. He was explaining the meridian pathways to the kitten in a serious manner, but she blushed.

"I'm sorry, Brother Chen, I lost my composure."

Looking at Ye Liangchen's perfect face, with a reproachful expression, Zhu Zhuqing blushed like a child who had done something wrong, looking down at her toes, but something blocked her view.

Zhu Zhuqing, Zhu Zhuqing! How could you be so disappointing? Brother Chen is explaining the path of cultivation to you, and you're just daydreaming.

After calming herself down, Zhu Zhuqing cleared her mind of distractions and focused intently on listening to Ye Liangchen. Seeing his erudite and talented appearance, she gradually became a little fangirl.

"Stop getting distracted. Start following the method I'm going to teach you and guide your soul power along the correct path."

"Okay, Brother Chen."

After spending two hours, Zhu Zhuqing memorized this method of soul power cultivation. Then, she sat cross-legged and began cultivating her soul power according to Ye Liangchen's instructions.

Although Zhu Zhuqing is not very perceptive, she is diligent and eager to learn, and has a stubborn streak, which is similar to Guo Jing in The Legend of the Condor Heroes.

However, such a profound technique as the Hunyuan Technique is not easily comprehended by Soul Masters in the Douluo World. It took Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin a long time to fully comprehend it.

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(End of this chapter)