"How did you do it? A human martial spirit shouldn't be able to give you such immense power, right?"
Gu Yi was taken aback by Qian Renxue's question, thinking it was about something else, but it turned out to be this. He guessed Qian Renxue had been holding this question in for a long time.
"The first martial spirit awakening indeed couldn't make me this strong." If his meridians hadn't undergone two postnatal awakenings, reaching his current strength would have been a pipe dream. Without the evolution of the meridians, they couldn't accommodate such powerful energy, nor could the Heaven Swallowing Technique exist.
"What do you mean? Can your martial spirit awaken multiple times?" Qian Renxue instantly grasped the key point in Gu Yi's words, but it was shocking. A second martial spirit awakening was unheard of in the entire Douluo Continent.
"That's right. What you call a human martial spirit, I have renamed it as the 'Body Martial Spirit' It is a third type of martial spirit, distinct from both Beast and Tool Martial Spirits. You probably know this, so I won't elaborate."
Qian Renxue nodded.
"Next is the most crucial part. While the Body Martial Spirit indeed doesn't enhance the physique as much as Beast or Tool Martial Spirits, it has an unparalleled advantage: postnatal awakening. Owners of the Body Martial Spirit can undergo a second awakening under specific conditions. This second awakening significantly enhances the quality of the martial spirit and the effects of spirit skills." Both Qian Renxue and the Snake Lance and Porcupine Porcupine Douluos were too stunned to speak. The concept of a second martial spirit awakening was mind-blowing.
"How does one awaken?" Qian Renxue suppressed her shock, looking at Gu Yi expectantly, hoping he'd explain further. If true, this would be a massive boon. If her 57 subordinates all experienced a second awakening, she'd have over fifty top-tier martial spirit users with limitless potential.
Gu Yi shook his head. He wasn't foolish enough to reveal such a secret now. Qian Renxue was not a trustworthy partner; her latent romantic inclinations made her unpredictable and potentially dangerous.
Everyone present was shrewd; Gu Yi knew this well. If he were in a weaker position, they could capture and interrogate him for all his knowledge. But now, even together, the Snake Lance and Porcupine Douluos might not defeat Gu Yi, and the ensuing battle would expose Qian Renxue's identity.
"Let's pretend you didn't hear that. There's another reason I called you here. Rumors in Heaven Dou City suggest you've been close to Tang Yuehua, Owner of Moon Pavilion."
Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed as she scrutinized Gu Yi, "You know she's from the Clear Sky Sect, right?"
"Of course I know, but so what? My relationship with her has no direct link to the Clear Sky Sect."
Unhappy with this response, Qian Renxue snorted and returned to her seat, "Just don't forget our agreement."
"Naturally, the glory of the Angel will shine across the continent." As Gu Yi left, he sensed Qian Renxue's mood shift to anger. Predictably unstable.
Once he was gone, Qian Renxue couldn't contain her rage, destroying her desk in a fit of anger. Luckily, the staff at the crown prince's residence were loyal and discreet.
The Snake Lance and Porcupine Douluos watched Qian Renxue from a safe distance, accustomed to her outbursts.
"Tang Yuehua, Tang Yuehua..." Qian Renxue's expression was both saintly and sinister.
After leaving the prince's residence, Gu Yi headed to Moon Pavilion, a place he hadn't visited in a while. He deftly climbed through Tang Yuehua's window.
"You finally came." The sudden voice startled him, almost causing him to fall. Even in total darkness, he could see as if it were daylight. Under the moonlight, the beauty on the bed appeared even more serene.
"You're not asleep?" Gu Yi awkwardly jumped down, asking a pointless question.
"Even later at night, you've come before. Talentless as I am, I must train hard and can't afford to slack." Tang Yuehua's voice remained calm, as if nothing had happened.
"I told you not to worry about these things." Gu Yi saw her weary, pale, and delicate face, wondering what had happened.
"Looks like someone remembers their words. I thought you'd forgotten." A strong sense of resentment emanated from her.
Gu Yi instinctively tried to comfort her but was blocked by her hand.
"Stay away. Just answer me one thing. Did you approach me just to use me to resist evil thoughts and deal with Tang Hao? Did you enjoy conquering the enemy's sister?" Tears streamed down Tang Yuehua's face. She once believed she could feel Gu Yi's love despite not fully understanding him. But after Tang Hao's visit, she lost that confidence.
"Initially, I did want you to help me resist evil thoughts, but I later genuinely fell for you. As for using you against Tang Hao, there's no need for that. No matter our conflicts, I wouldn't stoop to such low tactics."
Tang Yuehua's accusations were tempting, recalling past evil memories, but Gu Yi had never had such intentions. Tang Hao was a weakling, merely a whiner.
Tang Yuehua couldn't read Gu Yi's expression, like a black hole swallowing everything. But his words shook her resolve.
Gu Yi, now an expert in such matters, knew this was the best time to resolve their conflict. Ignoring her resistance, he forcefully embraced her.
"What... are you doing?"
Tang Yuehua struggled, still hesitant.
"You doubt me? Let's become one in heart and body, then you'll know if I love you." Sometimes actions speak louder than words.
(End Of Chapter)