Let's bathe together

Sora: You… Reincarnated…?

Xiao Qiangwei smiled and answered.

Xiao Qiangwei: Yeah, I died from self-destruction, and now I am here with you guys, still, you two disappointed me… Even when I told you I was a cultivator, no one asked about how do I know how to cultivate.

*Smack*

There was a loud smack coming from Sora, he facepalmed when he heard the last sentence, he didn't even tried to hide the secret to him and he didn't asked such a basic question…

Sora: Well, that was really unexpected… So, who were you in your previous life?

Xiao Qiangwei: I was the strongest disciple of the best sect in an universe, we will talk later about details.

Sora nodded and turned towards the others.

Sora: Well, I'm Sora, part of『 』and an human from another world.

Shiro: ...I'm Shiro… Nii's sister… 『 』... And I come from another world.

Jibril: My name is Jibril, a Flugel and part of the Council of Eighteen Wings, I am currently under the wing of His Highness, Xiao Qiangwei.

Steph: My name is Steph, and I am the granddaughter of the previous king…

[Later]

Sora: Alright! With that done, let us deepen our friendship further-

They started to walk to a certain room, but while they walked, Chlammy interrupted him.

Chlammy: If it's a bath, we're not going in with you.

Sora was shocked and said desperately.

Sora: H-How did you know!?

Chlammy heaved a disgusted sigh.

Chlammy: Did you forget that all of your memories were passed on?

Sora: Gu, gnn….!

Sora was getting despaired even more, he wanted to see "More", but if this continues on, he will never see the things he dreamed of… However, help came from an unexpected person.

Fiel: Chlammy, deepening friendships with those you're going to cooperate with is veeery important.

Chlammy: Fue!?

Fiel: I said that when making up with Jibril-san as well, didn't I?

Chlammy: How… How in the world is that related to taking a bath together and getting photographed!? If I really should bathe with a boy I would prefer Qiangwei! At least he doesn't salivate at the thought of seeing a bit of skin!

Xiao Qiangwei: You misunderstood something… I really appreciate a woman's body, I would not mind at all if I am in the same bath as your friend Fiel, Jibril or Steph, buuuuut… How can I explain this…? Oh! Your body has as much sexual appeal as Steph's IQ...

Steph: HEY!!!

Chlammy blushed and hugged her own body before glaring at him.

Chlammy: You…!

Xiao Qiangwei: What? I said the truth, I think you should know a bit of my Immortal Senses, so what will stop me from seeing everyone's body? I could do it now and no one would notice it except Jibril.

Chlammy trembled in rage, and hastily walked to him to throw a punch…

*Crash*

And his Lucky Aura made his magic… A bird crashed through a nearby window and slammed in Chlammy's face, making her fall on her butt, meanwhile the bird flew away.

Steph, Jibril and Fiel stood with a shocked face, while Sora and Shiro were making a video when Chlammy walked to Xiao Qiangwei, already knowing that something abnormal would happen.

Fiel: ...What… What happened?

Xiao Qiangwei: Don't worry, I'm just a really lucky man, so… Let's go inside?

Chlammy: Tsk… Alright…

Then everyone walked in the bath, Jibril guided Chlammy and Steph, leaving『 』and Fiel alone.

Fiel: Clammy seem to trust you guys, but I will analyze your personality the moment you get naked, so I know if you will stab us in the back.

Suddenly, everything slowed down in the entire city, it was as if time slowed too, it was Xiao Qiangwei's doing with his Time Manipulation, this would give them more time to talk, Everything except Fiel, himself, Sora and Shiro were slowed down.

And since Time Manipulation is done with his will, there is no trace of Qi or Immortal Senses that could be sensed.

Fiel: From the memories Chlammy has obtained from you, she has decided to trust you unconditionally Sora-san. I don't know the contents of what she's seen and I'm truly grateful you didn't risk her life… However.

Even though Chlammy trusts you, it'd be best if you didn't think the same of me…

From her eyes one could see that she would do everything in her power to erase Elchea, Sora and everyone else. But it will be impossible with Xiao Qiangwei's presence, his strength could be already classified as on par or better than a normal Flugel, even if Jibril was a special case.

Sora: That's a good answer. If you were stupid enough to accept a "Trust me" from a bunch of cheaters like me and Shiro, it would trouble us as well.

Then Fiel said.

Fiel: So, as long as Chlammy isn't hurt, I'll help with everything I've got! Theeeeen, before we start off, I'm going over to Chlammy for a bit.

Then she walked to where Chlammy should be, and time started to go back at the original speed.

Sora: Qiangwei, did she used magic?

Xiao Qiangwei: No, I only slowed time myself.

Sora nodded, and he and Shiro walked in the bath, while Xiao Qiangwei removed his clothes and put himself in another bath, a bit far from everyone else and started to absorb Qi coming from water.

To reach the Immortal Blood, one needs to absorb Natural Qi, which is divided in 7 types:

Fire Element Qi

Water Element Qi

Earth Element Qi

Metal Element Qi

Wind Element Qi

Yin Element Qi

Yang Element Qi

They are different from normal Qi, which was already there from the start and is made from the Heaven. Absorbing them is the only way to advance to Immortal Blood stage.

[5 days later]

5 days passed since the bath and events with Chlammy, Sora and Shiro were lying on the throne, limp and weak, while Xiao Qiangwei was meditating at a random cliff he found which was really near one of the places where war happened 6000 years ago.

He was absorbing Metal and Wind Element Qi, and the best and dangerous method for that was by letting blood make a direct contact, right now his limbs were full of cuts and his chest had many holes where blood leaked out, he needed 10 more minutes and he would have absorbed enough Natural Qi to breakthrough.

About the Emperor Core Array, he left a big crystal with a Immortal Qi Gathering Array coupled with a Evolving Immortal Seal to strengthen the crystal and a Superior Qi Containment Seal drawn over it, so it would absorb the Qi around and contain it for Xiao Qiangwei's uses.

At Sora and Shiro's side, they were almost dead… From being too bored…

Sora: I say, this is boring… When will the Eastern Federation contact us about the competition date?

Shiro: ...Boring…

Steph: Wh-What if they forgot… Or the letter didn't reach… Here?

Sora: ...Oh? If that's the case, then we'll see what would happen… Right?

When he finished talking, Jibril emerged from thin air with a cylinder-shaped item in her hand.

Sora: Whoa! Jibril! Is that-!?

Jibril: Yes, this was sent from the Eastern Federation, the date of the competition. It seemed like someone didn't want us to fight with the Eastern Federation and locked it somewhere in Elchea's King City. Well, it was because they appeared suspicious when looking at me…

Sora: Guuuu…. Unless you…

Jibril: Rest assured, I politely and peacefully convinced the other part. I gently looked into his eyes and coughed a bit, causing him to wet his pants and he unhesitantly gave me the letter while crying.

Sora: Is… Is that so…

Steph: ...I should've guessed… Because it involved the fate of Imanity…. As long as someone in the parliament did not swear about not giving false reports to Sora, then he could obtain the right to send the letter and…

Sora: ...So it was my fault someone didn't specify a time for the letter to arrive? Oi, if Imanity does something like this when the situation arises, why can't they use that sort of brain to focus on the country's affairs…

Steph: Since Sora, Shiro and His Highness is Imanity's enemy, they are trying their best to stop you three.

Sora: Okay, what is written...… Shiro, today's date?

Shiro: 27…

When Sora heard the date, his face stiffened and screamed.

Sora: ...ISN'T THAT TODAY!? THE COMPETITION DATE!!

Steph: Eh!? Th-That, time is…

Sora: From dusk… Less than half a day! Oi! Everyone get yourselves prepared! Jibril, call Qiangwei!

Jibril: Yes.

Then she disappeared and reappeared beside Xiao Qiangwei, who opened his eyes.

Jibril: Sora told me to call yo- His Highness!!

She greatly panicked when she saw Xiao Qiangwei's body full of injuries, but he, with a poker face, said.

Xiao Qiangwei: Forget about it, tell me what you wanted to say and if possible some important details.

Jibril: ...Yes, we just received the letter from the Eastern Federation, today at dusk the game will begin, the reason I could communicate it to His Highness is because some humans tried to hide the letter.

Xiao Qiangwei: …*Sigh*... What a group of idiots… If they could think about something like that when the situation arises, why can't they use that sort of brain to focus on the country's affairs…

Jibril: 'Deja vu…'

Xiao Qiangwei stood up, in reality, he entered the Immortal Blood the moment he finished to talk, his blood was slowly glowing, and his injuries were regenerating at an incredible speed, surprising Jibril.

Jibril: His Highness… You…

Xiao Qiangwei: Yes, I just entered the Immortal Blood stage, at night I will need a bit of your help with cultivation, so come to my bedroom at midnight. Now you just need to transport me to the castle.

Jibril nodded and grabbed Xiao Qiangwei's hand, before shifting to the Throne Room with Xiao QIangwei.

Sora turned towards them and nodded.

Sora: Alright, we are all ready! Steph, arrange a carriage at the entrance of the city, we'll openly depart.

Everyone except Shiro were surprised from his words.

Steph: Wh… What about the riot outside!?

Sora: Why… Why do you think I intentionally caused the riot to start in the first place?

Xiao Qiangwei: 'I swear… Even with 2 lives I still can't grasp what the hell you are thinking…'