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Chapter 37: Cheating-like Speed of Gemini
In the afternoon, Xueheng observed as the word "Gemini" on his panel shone with a faint golden light once more. After conducting some experiments, he drew a conclusion.
"The usage time is approximately 20 seconds. After expending it all, it takes about six hours to cool down and regain the full 20 seconds."
"The cooldown recovery is ongoing, so if I use one second of Gemini Speed, I'll have 19 seconds left. One-twentieth of six hours is 18 minutes, which means I'll regain the full 20 seconds of usage time in 18 minutes."
Xueheng meticulously experimented to uncover the detailed usage data.
Unfortunately, the usage time for Level 1 Gemini was too short, forcing him to be extra calculative.
"Speaking of which, practicing the Coiled Dragon Technique is also considered an 'action,' and it can be accelerated with Gemini Speed."
"This would directly double my efficiency... But for now, the duration is still too short. I'll figure it out later."
...
At 3 p.m., Xueheng still didn't go to school, as he had taken a day off.
He took the bus to the Hidden Dragon Dojo. There seemed to be a shift change, as the receptionist at the front desk was not the qipao-clad girl from before but another attractive receptionist dressed similarly.
Although she hadn't met Xueheng before, she seemed to have seen his photo, as she greeted him with a sweet 'Young Master Xue' when she saw him, leaving him with mixed feelings.
'This title doesn't seem much better than 'Young Master,' he thought.
Upon entering the dojo, Xueheng first went to take a look at the training hall.
"No, no, your way of exerting force is too rigid. In martial arts, we have a saying, 'Train with a thousand pounds of force, use with the skill of four ounces.' Your way of exerting force only engages your muscles and belongs to 'dead force.' It's tiring and won't achieve much effect..."
In the center of the training hall, Zhu Shan Ying was instructing an ordinary disciple, and many other disciples were watching.
As Xueheng walked into the training hall, Zhu Shan Ying, for some unknown reason, turned her head toward the entrance. Her lively eyes, resembling those of a newborn beast, lit up, and she waved happily at him, calling out, "Hey there! Little junior brother, over here, come here!"
Xueheng paused slightly and felt it would be impolite to refuse, so he began walking toward the center of the hall.
"He's the new personal disciple of the previous master, right, junior brother?"
"He's so handsome. He's much better-looking than Chen."
"I heard he defeated Zhu. The previous master was astounded by his talent and accepted him as a disciple on the spot."
"Who told you that nonsense? Zhu was just careless and didn't dodge..."
Many disciples who hadn't come to train that day and thus hadn't met Xueheng before, fixed their curious gazes on the new junior brother.
"Little junior brother, you came at the right time. Let's spar so they can see the correct way to use strength."
Zhu Shan Ying said with a smile, taking Xueheng's hand and leading him toward the nearby sparring stage.
The girl's small hand was soft and smooth, not at all like that of a martial artist. A man with slightly less determination would have his soul taken away by that hand, but Xueheng stood rooted to the spot.
Zhu Shan Ying was confused by his inaction.
"Well... let's forget it then. My skills are not refined enough, so it might not be very educational."
Xueheng considered and spoke up.
Zhu Shan Ying gave him a slight glare, "You defeated me, so how can you say your skills aren't refined? Come on, I'll go easy on you. It won't hurt at all..."
Xueheng remained calm, having already guessed that Zhu Shan Ying wanted to regain some face.
He thought about it and finally nodded in agreement.
Zhu Shan Ying immediately beamed with joy and pulled Xueheng onto the stage. This overly intimate action shattered the hearts of countless male disciples.
"Hey, who do you think will win?"
"There's no need to ask. It was obvious that Zhu was careless last time. The new junior brother has just started training, so how could he win?"
"Ah, I hope Zhu goes easy on him. Don't hurt our little junior brother."
Chapter: "Sparring"
"Damn, I should've guessed this time. I bet fifty cents on Zhu Shi Jie winning!"
The surrounding disciples were excitedly discussing the upcoming match.
On the sparring stage, the two stood facing each other.
"Be careful, junior brother," Zhu Shan Ying said, her body slightly crouched, hands poised in a ready stance as she addressed Xueheng.
Xueheng nodded, mimicking her stance as best he could. However, it was clear to even the untrained eyes of the onlooking disciples that he was a novice when it came to combat.
But Zhu Shan Ying knew better than anyone just how formidable this junior brother of hers could be, and her beautiful eyes narrowed in focus, taking him seriously.
Yet, in the next moment, she suddenly staggered and fell to her right.
"Eh?"
In an astonishing display of speed, Xueheng had crouched down, his right leg delivering a powerful low sweep that lifted her legs off the ground, sending her tumbling to the side.
The move had come out of nowhere, and Zhu Shan Ying, relying on her past experiences, had only focused on her upper body at the start of the match. After all, no opponent would begin a match with a slow, telegraphed low sweep.
...Unless they possessed incredible speed, allowing them to strike without restraint.
Having been caught off guard once again due to a lack of information about her opponent, Zhu Shan Ying remained calm despite the surprise attack. She intended to break her fall by planting her hand on the ground and recovering her balance.
However, in that brief moment when she was suspended in mid-air with no leverage, Xueheng moved with inhuman speed, grabbing her wrist...
"Bang!"
Zhu Shan Ying lay on the sparring stage, her eyes reflecting her daze as she tried to process what had just happened.
It was another shoulder throw, and once again, the outcome was the same.
This time, the young girl had braced herself with her strength, so she didn't fall unconscious.
But it made no difference to her... This was just a spar, not a life-or-death battle, and she had lost.
The surrounding disciples fell silent, their discussions abruptly cut short.
"My apologies, Zhu Shi Jie," Xueheng said softly, looking at the dazed girl lying on the ground.
With that, he turned and walked off the stage, making his way toward the exit of the training hall at a leisurely pace.
As he walked, the disciples unconsciously stepped aside, as if an invisible wall of air surrounded him, clearing a path.
It wasn't until Xueheng had left the training hall that the disciples snapped out of their stupor and turned their attention back to Zhu Shan Ying, who still lay on the sparring stage.
"This... Zhu Shi Jie..." One disciple hesitantly spoke up.
The girl didn't respond, her eyes fixed on the ceiling in a daze.
...
Xueheng made his way to his cultivation room, sat down cross-legged in the center of the room with its solid wood floors, and opened his panel to take a look.
The word "Gemini," glowing with a faint golden light, dimmed slightly.
The spar with Zhu Shan Ying had consumed a little over three seconds of Gemini Speed.
This was the first time he had used this skill in actual combat, and the results exceeded even his expectations.
It was too damn powerful!
Aside from the skill's incredible speed, the most terrifying aspect was its sudden, unpredictable nature.
Zhu Shan Ying had experienced his striking speed before, and her mind had prepared itself for his attacks. However, the sudden surge in his speed left her with no room to react.
As long as he could utilize this massive difference in speed effectively, the advantage it provided was immense.
Anyone who had played video games knew how torturous this 'fast and slow' style could be.
[You have engaged in a battle. +97 Fighting Experience.]
[You have engaged in a battle. +81 Fitness Experience.]
[You feel happy after the battle. +49 Health Maintenance Experience.]
[You have engaged in a battle. +26 Aiming Experience.]
[You have engaged in a battle. +69 Force Manipulation Experience.]
[Force Manipulation upgraded to Lv2 (9/500).]
"Hmm? Doesn't count as a weakling defeating a strong opponent?" Xueheng raised an eyebrow.
Previously, when he had won against Zhu Shan Ying, the panel had notified him of a weakling defeating a strong opponent. But this time, it didn't.
Seems like the panel no longer considers him the weaker opponent when his Gemini Speed is activated.
...
(End of Chapter)
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