Chapter 89: The Resolve of the Heart, Gunplay Evolution
Chapter 89: The Resolve of the Heart, Gunplay Evolution
After inquiring about Gu Qianghan, Li Yuan decided to first inform his homeroom teacher, Teacher Chen, before heading to Teacher Xu's office.
The door was ajar.
"Teacher," Li Yuan called out from the doorway.
"You're back? Come in," Teacher Xu said, wiping sweat from his brow as he practiced his fist techniques. Seeing Li Yuan enter, he couldn't help but smile and slowly unclench his fists.
Li Yuan immediately fetched a towel from the nearby rack and handed it to Teacher Xu.
"Have you taken care of everything at home?" Teacher Xu took the towel and wiped his sweat as he spoke with a smile, "I've been busy these past few days. I heard your uncle's condition has stabilized, so I didn't go see him."
"Thank you for your hard work, Teacher," Li Yuan said earnestly. "If not for your reminder, I wouldn't have been able to bring my uncle back."
Li Yuan had already learned about the situation.
On the same afternoon that the siege at Base Three was lifted, his uncle was transferred to Base Seven, making him one of the earlier ones to be sent there.
However, Base Seven was also in chaos, so arrangements for his return to Jiangcheng City were not made immediately. It was only after the Starfire Combat Palace higher-ups inquired about him that they began making the necessary arrangements.
Furthermore, Teacher Xu was present throughout his uncle's surgery, only leaving early the next morning.
Li Yuan kept all these things in mind.
"You're my student, and this is what I should do. There are many things I couldn't truly help with," Teacher Xu said with a smile, then sighed, "Your uncle will be fine. He'll wake up."
"Mhm," Li Yuan nodded, unable to hold back his curiosity. "Teacher, do you know about Lin Lan Yue's family situation?"
"Lin Lan Yue?"
Teacher Xu paused, placing the towel aside, "Her brother didn't tell you? You didn't ask Lin Lan Yue either?"
"I sent her messages the night before last and yesterday morning, but she didn't reply," Li Yuan shook his head. "It was only when I asked Gu Qianghan today that I learned she had gone to Starflight."
Starflight and the Blue Star Virtual Network were not interconnected.
"Starflight?"
"No wonder she took a long leave," Teacher Xu said, looking at Li Yuan. "The person you met that day was probably her brother. I believe with your intelligence, you must have guessed something."
Li Yuan nodded slightly.
Given the task by Lin Brother and the information from Gu Qianghan, among the people Li Yuan knew, only Lin Lan Yue fit the description.
It wasn't hard to guess.
"Her family is very special," Teacher Xu said in a low voice. "I can only confirm one thing."
Li Yuan listened attentively.
"Her father is a high-ranking official in the Starry Sky Martial Hall, having served as the Branch Palace Master of the Guanshan District and Jiangcheng District... He should be a Sky Martial Artist now," Teacher Xu explained.
"A Sky Martial Artist?" Li Yuan's heart skipped a beat, surprised yet not entirely shocked.
Given that Lin Lan Yue's brother could make Lu Huai, the City Palace Master, act like a subordinate, it was not surprising that her family had considerable influence.
"I don't know much more," Teacher Xu smiled. "The information about her family in the school records is fake, and Lin is a common surname."
"Thank you, Teacher," Li Yuan expressed his gratitude.
"Don't spread this information around," Teacher Xu instructed. "A Sky Martial Artist carries significant weight... You should know this, but don't tell your family either."
"Yes," Li Yuan nodded.
"You saved your uncle," Teacher Xu said after a moment of contemplation, looking at Li Yuan. "This favor is indeed significant, so much so that you might not know how to repay it, right?"
Li Yuan managed a bitter smile.
Indeed, he felt deeply grateful to Lin Lan Yue.
But in his heart, he didn't know how to face Lin Lan Yue, and this was also true.
"Did her brother give you a hard time?" Teacher Xu suddenly asked.
"No," Li Yuan shook his head.
In fact, the 'Lin Brother' had been quite reasonable, never prying or acting superior to Li Yuan.
Their interaction was on equal footing, and he never showed any signs of looking down on Li Yuan's family.
"My advice to you is to not think about repaying the favor for now," Teacher Xu said thoughtfully. "Because at this moment, you can't do it, and any help she needs is beyond what you can provide."
Li Yuan understood this in his heart.
"The fact that Lin Lan Yue didn't take the initiative to tell you probably has her own considerations," Teacher Xu smiled.
"Her brother's attitude also indicates that helping you might not be a big deal for her," Teacher Xu continued.
Li Yuan listened to Teacher Xu's analysis.
The same favor or treasure could hold completely different meanings for people from different family backgrounds.
"If you truly want to repay the favor, then do well," Teacher Xu encouraged Li Yuan.
"Sometimes, a favor and trouble are the same. If you feel it's too big to repay or handle, it's because your strength is insufficient, and the gap between you is too wide," Teacher Xu explained.
Li Yuan's eyes widened.
Teacher Xu's words dispelled much of his doubts.
"If you were a Level 29 Origin Martial Artist, you might be able to help Lin Lan Yue with some matters. If you were a Sky Martial Artist, you would definitely be able to help her," Teacher Xu said.
"But right now? You can't help at all," Teacher Xu looked at Li Yuan.
Li Yuan nodded lightly, "I understand, Teacher. Thank you."
"You've signed the Kunlun Martial University contract," Teacher Xu instructed. "In life, aim high but stay grounded. For now, focus on your cultivation and studies. Aim to pass the April assessment."
"The April assessment is not far off. Many people noticed your outstanding performance during the Jiangbei Martial University recruitment event. Show them what you've got," Teacher Xu encouraged.
...
On his way back to his martial arts room, Li Yuan passed by Room 4001, Lin Lan Yue's martial arts room. Over the past six months, Li Yuan had almost daily walked past this room, occasionally running into Lin Lan Yue... But now, this room was closed.
Arriving at Room 4011, Li Yuan took out his spear from the weapon cabinet.
"Phew!" Li Yuan had been running between the hospital and home these past few days.
Apart from occasionally cultivating the Great Sunstar Scripture and basic cultivation methods, Li Yuan had never practiced with a spear.
"Teacher Xu was right."
"Even if I see Lin Lan Yue now, what can I say?" Li Yuan silently recited in his heart, "That I'm grateful to you?"
Verbal gratitude was sometimes important, but most of the time, it held no substantial meaning.
"This time."
"Uncle is in danger." Li Yuan gripped his spear with both hands.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The spear's shadow shifted and intertwined, unleashing a terrifying force that tore through the air, emitting a series of sharp howls.
Li Yuan quietly sensed the surging power as the spear danced in his hands.
"Whether it's Senior Ji, Kunlun Martial University, or Starfire Martial Hall, they are willing to help me because of Uncle's own reasons." Li Yuan's heart gradually calmed, "But I fear that more so, it's because I showed a glimmer of hope of becoming a Sky Soaring Martial Artist during the Jiangbei Martial University's invitation event."
One's own value is the fundamental factor.
"Then."
"Let's make myself stronger." Li Yuan's eyes gradually became determined, "If my strength is powerful enough, if I have the strength of Yu Jinghe, then at the moment I receive the news, I won't have to keep waiting for the outcome; I can try to rescue Uncle myself."
"I can take control of my destiny."
"If I'm stronger, powerful enough to reach Dong Fangji's level, or even stronger!"
"Then, perhaps, the war in the Lop Nur Star Realm won't even break out."
"The entire nation, and even all of human civilization, countless people like Uncle, won't have to face life-threatening dangers or pay the ultimate price with their lives!" Li Yuan's thoughts in his heart grew clearer as he swung his spear faster and faster.
He recalled the words his uncle had spoken the day before, almost at the brink of death.
"I don't regret..."
No regrets! Uncle went to the Lop Nur Star Realm frontline indeed to earn more money, to provide a better life for the family...
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Li Yuan's thoughts grew clearer.
Uncle's situation, for Li Yuan, was like a spiritual baptism, making his heart stronger and purer.
Martial arts is the path of killing.
But martial arts are guided by the heart, and how far one can go is often determined by the inner heart.
As his heart became more determined, Li Yuan's spear seemed to be infected with some kind of power, becoming faster and faster.
One spear after another!
One technique after another!
"No! No!"
"My spear needs to be faster."
"And more stable." Li Yuan silently recited, practicing the basic spear techniques and attempting to mobilize the hidden powers within his body using the Starlight Gun Technique.
Ten times!
Fifty times!
One hundred times! Li Yuan gradually immersed himself, and slowly, his spear became faster.
His mind, subconsciously, became increasingly clear in sensing his body.
It was as if some kind of critical value had been reached.
"Boom!" Li Yuan's spear suddenly erupted, becoming even more terrifying.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!" The spear's light flickered like an arc, vast and grand, and in that instant, it seemed like a massive star was shining brightly.
It was like a starfall, each surge higher than the last, each wave greater than the previous, continuously building up until it became unstoppable!
If Teacher Xu saw this, he would recognize it instantly.
At this moment, Li Yuan was practicing the Starlight Gun Technique's five major killing moves.
[Your spear skill level has increased from 4th level 5% to 18%]
[Your fist skill level has increased from 4th level 7% to 20%]
[Your body technique level has increased from 4th level 2% to 13%]
Three consecutive notifications floated at the bottom left of the Divine Palace Panel.
However.
Li Yuan, immersed in his spear technique, was completely unaware.
He practiced for a full hour before finally snapping out of it.
"Starfall?" Li Yuan was momentarily stunned, and the countless insights from his spear practice suddenly flooded his mind.
The second technique of the Five Techniques, and he had suddenly comprehended it?
It had only been less than half a month since he comprehended the first technique.
"Spear skill level 4th level 18%, fist skill level 4th level 20%?" Li Yuan was shocked as he noticed the changes on the Divine Palace Panel.
Increasing skill levels by 1% at the 4th level was much more difficult than at the 3rd level.
And yet, he had increased by over 10% in just one hour?
"Could it be..."
"Is this the spiritual enlightenment Teacher Xu mentioned?" Li Yuan pondered, simultaneously feeling the changes in his mind and body as they merged.
The unity of mind and body would gradually unleash even more terrifying power.
As skills improved, the body's evolution speed would also accelerate.
"It seems..."
"I won't have to wait until the college entrance exam. Soon, I'll reach 300 points in the Meteor Stage."
...
Time passed day by day, and Li Yuan's life gradually returned to tranquility.
Uncle hasn't regained consciousness yet, like a person in a vegetative state.
But his physical condition was steadily improving.
This was an excellent outcome, both for Li Yuan and his entire family.
On March 22nd, in the afternoon, inside the 4011 Martial Hall.
Suddenly.
"Master, there are multiple payment notifications." The intelligent assistant's voice suddenly sounded.
"Money has arrived?" Li Yuan put down his spear and went to check.
"Your account ending in 1486 has received 3,600,000 Blue Star Coins..."
"Your account ending in 1486 has received 2,000,000 Blue Star Coins..."
"Your account ending in 1486 has received 1,000,000 Blue Star Coins..."
"Your account ending in 1486 has received 1,000,000 Blue Star Coins..."
(End of Chapter)
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