Chapter 112: True Dragon Activation, A Dragon-Shaped Qi Force Outside the Body, The Casino's Most Da

Chapter 112: True Dragon Activation, A Dragon-Shaped Qi Force Outside the Body, The Casino's Most Dashing Lad

"Does the cruise ship ever encounter any dangers while sailing the seas?"

Xue Jing pondered for a moment before posing the question.

He wasn't sure if it was his intuition or something else, but he found himself giving some thought to Ning Fengwan's words, 'I feel something might happen on this ship.' So, he asked, unable to keep his curiosity at bay.

After all, this world was not as peaceful and ordinary as the Earth he knew in his previous life.

The phenomenon of the two worlds overlapping wasn't limited to land; on a planet where over 70% of its surface was covered in water, the overlap zones in the oceans were far more numerous than on land.

Upon hearing this, Chief Security Officer Chen Liang smiled and replied, "It's understandable that you'd have such concerns... But rest assured."

"While the vastness and depth of the oceans make it impossible for us to establish 'border fortresses' like we have on land to keep out all the inter-world creatures, we can still deter most of them. I can assure you, as a former navy man myself, that our Xia Navy is exceptionally powerful."

"These 'sea-dwelling species' tend to follow a pattern—the larger they are, the stronger they become, and the stronger they are, the larger they grow. Extremely large sea-dwelling creatures cannot bypass our naval defenses. So, even if there are any infiltrators, they are typically weak and pose no threat to the cruise ship."

Xue Jing raised an eyebrow, "You mentioned 'rarely,' so it does happen occasionally?"

Chen Liang laughed heartily, "Those situations are extremely rare, rarer than winning the grand prize in the lottery! We won't be that unlucky, hahaha."

...

As dusk fell, the horn of the Infinity Nova echoed across the harbor as the ship slowly departed the port, embarking on its scheduled route.

In the suite on the 22nd floor, Xue Jing stood on the balcony, inhaling the salty sea breeze as he practiced the Shaking Armor Technique, a complex and challenging routine that involved intricate movements synchronized with profound breathing techniques, reverberating throughout his body and strengthening his muscles.

Today, he was practicing a variation of the technique that focused on both muscle and spleen training.

In the concept of ancient medicine and Taoism, the spleen and muscles were interconnected, and a strong spleen resulted in robust muscles.

Furthermore, according to these ancient beliefs, the sense associated with the spleen and muscles was touch, specifically the lips.

As Xue Jing progressed in his training, he felt his skin becoming more sensitive.

The sea breeze brushing against his body conveyed a multitude of information—temperature, wind direction, humidity...

While he couldn't predict the weather with pinpoint accuracy, he could still discern these elements vaguely.

After completing the routine, Xue Jing slowly concluded his practice, calming his breathing and soothing his trembling, aching muscles.

"Spleen training enhances one's sense of touch... According to my master, the spleen is the most critical 'Yellow Dame' among the five viscera, responsible for maintaining balance between them. As long as the spleen is strong, the other viscera rarely encounter problems."

"It would be fantastic if I could learn the Taoist 'Yellow Dame Technique,' renowned as the ultimate method for nourishing the viscera. I wonder what effects it would have if I mastered it."

Xue Jing's thoughts wandered.

He took out the nebulizer, filled it with Dragon Thunder Powder, put on the oxygen mask, and pressed the start button. Utilizing his breathing technique, he began inhaling the medicinal mist.

Time passed, and when he opened his eyes again, the nebulizer was empty.

[...]



[Fitness Experience +377]



[Coiling Dragon Force Experience +343]



[Wellness Experience +225]



[Coiling Dragon Force upgraded to Lv6 (121/7000)]



Xue Jing's body trembled, and a subtle dragon roar emanated from every inch of his body, as if exuding joy and excitement. His skin rippled like waves.

The Coiling Dragon Force, a special skill with experience requirements comparable to the [True Visualization] technique, had finally reached the next level.

Xue Jing closed his eyes and turned his attention inward.

Within his body, a true dragon, born solely from the force, was frolicking and reveling in the rivers of energy.

Whenever it reached a euphoric peak, dragon roars echoed, and his body, like a churning river, produced a surging, muffled rumble.

"It's grown."

Xue Jing observed the increasingly lively and agile true dragon within him.

At Level 6, its body had lengthened significantly, symbolizing the augmentation of its force, which had become more robust and majestic.

Not only that, but the details of its form had also become clearer and more distinct, and its movements increasingly resembled those of a living creature rather than an abstract embodiment of force.

With a slight shift in Xue Jing's thoughts, the true dragon immediately responded, swimming through the rivers of force within him and surging towards his arm.

"Haa—"

He threw a punch, and the fist cleaved through the air, creating white waves. A dragon roar sounded, and the white waves transformed, taking on the vague shape of a true dragon, with the fist as its head.

It was as if his punch had struck the true dragon within him, or rather, it truly had.

At the end of his punch, the true dragon formed by the white waves actually detached from his fist and roared towards the front.

"Kacha—"

The balcony railing just a few meters away was directly struck by the dragon-shaped Qi force, creating a dragon-head-shaped gap.

Xue Jing was stunned, his eyes contemplative.

According to real-world physics, he clearly hadn't reached the level where a single punch could create a 'vacuum punch' capable of inflicting damage.

Therefore, it was obvious that this was also one of the manifestations of 'mental interference with self-reality'.

With the upgrade of the Dragon Concealment Force, the true dragon within him gradually came to life, transforming the 'force'—something intangible—into a substantial 'Qi force'.

"Interesting."

Xue Jing was thrilled by the discovery and immediately activated his consciousness simulation.

Countless pixels formed a virtual 'Infinity Nova', and on the opposite side of the balcony, another Xue Jing appeared.

Thus, the two Xue Jings began firing dragon-shaped Qi forces at each other, like they were playing a gunfight.

Countless true dragons, formed from white waves, surged towards the other side, and the sound of dragon roars filled the air.

"Pa—Pu—Pu—"

When hit by the dragon-shaped Qi force, it felt almost like being punched for real. Xue Jing touched the dragon-head imprint on his cheek and shook his dizzy head.

On the deck, the walls, and the glass, there were dragon-head-shaped holes everywhere.

After indulging in the simulation, Xue Jing exited.

[Fighting Experience +89]



[Dragon Concealment Force Experience +233]



[Aiming Experience +127]



[Contemplation·True Experience +175]



Xue Jing walked back inside from the balcony, took a shower in the bathroom, and then exited.

Ning Fengwan was lying on the bed, her chin propped up on a pillow, with her hands in front of her, flipping through a magazine.

She wore a pink and white silk summer pajama set, with short pants and a short-sleeved top. Her blindingly white, slender legs kicked back and forth, and her toes, free of any nail polish, were as white as jade. Her black cat tail, adorned with a tail ring, swayed back and forth in the air, indicating her good mood.

"Miss Ning, I'm ready. Let's go out and have some fun," Xue Jing suggested.

There were many entertainment facilities on this cruise ship, and it felt like a waste not to enjoy them while they were here.

Ning Fengwan yawned, revealing her sharp and cute little tiger teeth, and her tired eyes welled up with tears.

"...No, I want to sleep," she said.

Xue Jing glanced at the sky outside, which had already darkened, "It's only eight o'clock."

"Eight o'clock is already very late for a little kitten like me," Ning Fengwan replied.

She closed the magazine in her hand and threw it onto the bedside table, burying her face in the soft pillow as if she had already fallen asleep.

"Alright then," Xue Jing shrugged, then went to the closet and took out a set of burgundy-colored suit.

This was a gift from his senior, Zhu Shan Ying. The last time he received a mission from the Dragon Concealment Dojo, when he had to go to the Rui Zhu Hotel, Zhu Shan Ying had recommended that he wear this suit.

He didn't know what brand it was, as there was no label, but he could tell from the feel of the fabric that it was expensive.

Xue Jing put on the suit, tied his tie, and looked at himself in the mirror.

A person with insufficient shoulder width would look strange in a suit, but Xue Jing didn't have to worry about that. His body, sculpted by the numerous skills of the System, had been professionally certified by Master Li Qi as the most balanced and perfect human form.

As he circulated his force, reaching the realm of 'force reaching the four extremities', his hair, neither too long nor too short, automatically swept back without any wind, forming a neat hairstyle.

Dressed in a stylish suit and with his hair combed like an adult's, his youthful appearance seemed more mature and exuded a sensual charm, diminishing his boyish aura.

Ning Fengwan, who was lying on the bed, turned her head to sneak a glance at Xue Jing, and two blushes immediately appeared on her cheeks. Her legs rubbed together involuntarily.

Xue Jing buttoned the cuffs of his sleeves, then walked out of the room.

The reason for his attire was because the place he was going to was a bit special.

—The casino.

It wasn't that the casino on the ship required everyone to wear a suit; he simply wanted to experience the atmosphere of being a gambler, like in the movie God of Gamblers.

"Poison and gambling are two things that ordinary people must never touch," Xue Jing thought to himself as he made his way to the casino. "One directly alters the structure of the body, and the other directly alters the structure of the mind."

There was no essential difference between gambling addiction and drug addiction.

For those addicted to gambling, what they pursued was no longer just 'winning money', but the 'thrill of winning'. This kind of addiction would completely destroy a person; emotions and willpower were utterly powerless in the face of this absolute spiritual pleasure.

However, Xue Jing couldn't be bothered by such things.

To become addicted to gambling, one must first value something, such as 'money'.

Only by valuing money enough can it stir one's emotions, and only then will 'winning money' become a source of pleasure.

But Xue Jing's pursuits went far beyond mere wealth.

His visit to the casino was purely out of curiosity, to broaden his horizons and experience something new.

...

The magnificent double doors were flung open by two attendants in suits, and Xue Jing stepped into the casino.

It was an incredibly spacious and grand three-story establishment, bustling with the noise of countless men and women already within.

To Xue Jing's surprise, there were far fewer people in formal suits and dresses than he had expected, perhaps only half, which left him a little disappointed and feeling that the atmosphere could be better.

As he stepped onto the red-carpeted staircase, he had not yet decided what to do when a hurried figure approached him.

"Mr. Xue, you're here!"

It was Chief Security Officer Chen Liang, greeting him.

"Director Chen, you really are everywhere," Xue Jing smiled.

"Coincidence, coincidence," Chen Liang replied humbly. "I just happened to be here when I heard that you were coming, so I thought I'd come and say hello."

Xue Jing walked ahead, with Chen Liang half a step behind him.

His strikingly exceptional appearance drew gazes from all around, some so captivated that they forgot they were even holding cards, causing the previously bustling casino to fall into a temporary hush.

Undoubtedly, from the moment he stepped in, he had become the most dashing lad in the entire casino.

Xue Jing was already accustomed to such attention and remained unfazed, merely replying to Chen Liang in a casual tone:

"Speaking of which, are we not in international waters yet? Is it really okay to open the casino before then?"

Gambling was prohibited in the Alliance, and the cruise ship's casino could only open once they reached international waters, beyond the Alliance's jurisdiction.

"No, we're not quite there yet," Chen Liang smiled. "But the passengers here aren't actually 'gambling'. They're just playing cards for fun."

"The Alliance doesn't prohibit playing 'Monopoly', does it?"

Chen Liang glanced at the players around them, their faces filled with excitement, tension, or dejection.

He added meaningfully, "Once the ship reaches international waters... well, we'll have ways to deal with that..."

He didn't elaborate further, but Xue Jing understood.

"There are loopholes in every industry, aren't there?" Xue Jing smiled.

Seeing that Xue Jing didn't seem to mind, Chen Liang breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled, "Indeed... Our cruise company doesn't make money from ticket sales and such. Our main source of income is the casino, so we have to find ways to make it work..."

The two continued chatting as they walked.

"Mr. Xue, would you like to try your hand at a few games? I can have someone bring you some chips..."

Chen Liang suggested.

Before Xue Jing could reply, he felt a soft touch on his right arm.

"Young man, you're so handsome. Won't you play with me, sister?"

A sultry, mature female voice rang in his ear, and Xue Jing turned to see who it was.

A woman in her mid-twenties, with a beautiful face and skin so pale it was almost unnatural, short hair, and a deep blue low-cut dress hugging her curvaceous figure, was smiling at him.

She had her arms around his arm, her soft chest pressed against him.

Xue Jing's gaze turned profound as he noticed the faint scars on her face, hidden by her makeup.

He had seen such scars before.

'What level of protective film is she using...'

How did someone with an implant end up on the outer ring of the cruise ship?

"Come on, let's play together... If I lose, it's on me, and if you win, it's all yours, okay?"

The woman nuzzled his arm, her soft chest rubbing against him, as she pleaded coquettishly.

Xue Jing thought for a moment, then flashed a brilliant smile, warm as the sun.

"Sure, let's play together, big sister."

The woman's eyes glazed over for a moment, almost as if she had been dazzled by his smile.

She licked her lips and squeezed her legs together to stop herself from doing something embarrassing.

"You must be new to casinos... Come, sister will teach you. And there are many other things I can teach you as well."

A tall man playing cards nearby saw this and scowled, clicking his tongue in annoyance.

...

(End of Chapter)

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