Getting Stronger By Fighting

An expert, mysteriously radiating relentless killing intent, emerged. Had it been anyone else, they would likely have been scared out of their wits.

But who was Qin Ying? In her entire life, she had only ever been at a disadvantage against Wang Zhan, and that was only because she willingly allowed it.

So, when the man finally approached the vehicle, Qin Ying fiercely stepped on the accelerator. The vehicle roared, stirring up a wild gust.

In the blink of an eye, the tiny beetle transformed into a furious war machine. Its speed was so great that the man attempting to intercept it was left eating its dust, only seeing a trail of afterimages in the air.

"What's... happening?"

The man was stunned.

"Didn't I already smash her engine? Why can it still run! ...Wait, no, what I smashed was the conventional engine. This is clearly the main battle engine. Only the main battle engine could produce such power!"

Don't assume that just because he was a martial artist, he didn't understand technology. In fact, he often utilized technological means to collect data on Grandmasters for the Xu family.

So, finally snapping back to his senses, he tore through the air like a bolt of lightning, roaring furiously.

"You stop right there! No matter who you are, I warn you, if you've angered Xu Qi Nian, I will make sure you die!"

So, this was Xu Shiqi Nian of the Xu family.

He was still smart enough not to rashly reveal all of the Xu family's secrets. Otherwise, if the Xu family were completely exposed, those like him, mere opportunists relying on the Xu family's power, would be the first to suffer the consequences.

But for Qin Ying, who had already activated the Satellite Reception Response System, it was no effort to spot Grandmaster Xu Qi Nian frantically chasing her tiny beetle. The corners of her mouth twitched as she coldly said,

"Idiot."

Immediately after, she made a call and said to the person on the other end,

"There's a pest tailing me. Take care of him… I don't care how he dies; you could even make him suffocate by depriving him of air, and I wouldn't mind. I'll be home soon. I'll circle a few more times while I wait for you… Hurry up, I'm not in a good mood right now."

After saying that, she hung up the phone.

Ignoring Xu Qi Nian, who was chasing her like a madman, she drove on. She handled the tiny beetle like a fighter jet, circling so furiously it seemed like she was about to take off into the sky.

Finally, after a few brief moments, Xu Qi Nian went silent behind her. His end was presumably even more ignoble than that of the one who died at Lin Han's hands in the Yanjing Martial Arts Academy, destined to become a nameless corpse.

However, Qin Ying hadn't anticipated that her driving had completely woken up the other person in the car.

Even in unbearable pain, Wang Zhan managed to ask with difficulty,

"Who... who are you, really?"

As Wang Zhan asked his question, the atmosphere inside the car suddenly grew tense. The engine's roar slowly subsided, and the main engine's speed dropped to that of an ordinary civilian vehicle.

Qin Ying thought for a moment, then slowly replied,

"You don't need to know who I am. When your strength is sufficient, you will find out naturally. Before that, I suggest you'd better not speak. The complications from the Blood Essence Pill must not feel very pleasant, right?"

Wang Zhan snorted coldly, his dissatisfaction with Qin Ying mixing with the unbearable pain racking his body.

He took a quick glance at the System Panel and was surprised to find that the figures on it had quietly changed again.

Host: Wang Zhan

Strength: 3,001

Agility: 3,001

Physique: 3,001

Charm: 240

Wisdom: 100

Mental Power: 4,800

Is this a blessing in disguise?

Looking at the data on the panel, Wang Zhan decided to ignore Qin Ying for the time being. Whoever she is, she's still that crazy woman, he thought.

So, he refocused his attention on himself.

My basic attributes have now broken the 3,000-point mark, placing me firmly in the realm of a Level 8 Warrior! In just one night, aided by the System, I've advanced rapidly by fighting, breaking through three levels! If word of this got out, it would be utterly shocking, unbelievable even.

But compared to the myth of a Warrior who, merely by popping pills, could directly kill a Grandmaster Realm expert, this breakthrough speed probably wouldn't attract too much attention. Miracles, after all, become easier to accept once a major one occurs; a smaller one following it is readily believed.

What truly surprised me, though, was that my mental energy actually doubled! It's now leading all my other attributes. One should know that my mental energy had been stagnating for a while. Who would have thought it would advance so rapidly now?

Perhaps this is the magic of the "General Outline of the Supreme Pure Thunder," he thought with a complicated expression, having no mental capacity to spare for Qin Ying. It's nothing personal, it just hurts too much—even worse than the paralysis I felt back on the Eastern Battlefield. All Wang Zhan could do was grit his teeth and continually replay scenes of his previous battles in his mind, not daring to let his focus waver.

And Charm... My Charm also doubled! Could it be because tonight's events caused such a stir and made me famous, so the System rewarded me by doubling my Charm?

As for Wisdom... I'm not sure. I definitely haven't found any way to increase Wisdom, so this must be an unexpected bonus. Perhaps it's another benefit from the Blood Essence Pill, or maybe it's true that suffering makes one stronger?…

Before Wang Zhan could ponder further, the tiny beetle pulled up outside Qin Ying's villa in the S3 district.

Qin Ying got out of the car, opened the rear door, and forcibly pulled Wang Zhan out. The movement caused him intense pain, but he was helpless and could only sigh inwardly.

Blood Essence Pill, oh, Blood Essence Pill, you are both my boon and my bane! The surge in strength is incredible, but these complications are too severe. I could be paralyzed at any moment, turn into a vegetable…

However, as Wang Zhan was being awkwardly carried by Qin Ying, who struggled to move him step by step towards the door, he immediately saw the fresh blood still on her cheek and the red, swollen, and blackened wound on her forehead. It looked like a smear of mud, marring what would otherwise be world-class beauty.

"You're injured?"

Wang Zhan's brows furrowed slightly, and suddenly, unusual thoughts flashed through his mind.

He remembered the phone call Qin Ying had made earlier and its content. "There's a pest tailing me?" Could that person have caused her injury? Who was it?

Qin Ying nodded lightly, her expression impassive, as indifferent as when they had first met.

"You should worry about yourself. Of all the men I've met, you're the most useless. You can't even take care of yourself properly. Have you just been blundering your way through all these years?"

Wang Zhan remained silent.

He remembered Wang Qi, who had also once said he was useless. He didn't know why, but hearing it from Qin Ying now, he couldn't find any reason to refute her.

He was still too weak.

After carrying Wang Zhan into the house, Qin Ying unceremoniously dumped him onto the sofa. She took several deep breaths, her chest heaving, then went to the bathroom to quickly freshen up. She left him with a single sentence before heading out again.

"Wait here, I'm going to buy a wheelchair for you."

Mentioning a wheelchair, Wang Zhan's gaze became complicated.

He thought of Yao Yao, wondering how she was doing. Though it had only been two weeks since they'd last seen each other, it felt like three years. Especially after everything he'd experienced today, it felt like a lifetime had passed in a single day.

The time before last, Yao Yao had taken care of him. Last time, it was that fiery young nurse. And now, it was Qin Ying.

Why did things keep turning out this way?

He didn't understand and didn't want to dwell on it. His head felt heavy, and for a moment, he even forgot some of the unbearable pain. Unconsciously, Wang Zhan drifted off to sleep.

When Wang Zhan woke up, he found himself lying on a folding bed that had appeared in the bathroom. The shower head drooped limply to one side. He was naked, his scarred skin exposed, the marks looking like magnificent and profound totems.

SPLASH…

Suddenly, Qin Ying's head emerged from the bathtub. A white gauze bandage was wrapped around her forehead, and water droplets clung to the ends of her dark hair, a captivating sight.

It was because Wang Zhan was lying down that he hadn't seen Qin Ying sitting in the bathtub.

"You're awake?"

With a splash, Qin Ying stepped out of the bathtub. Countless water droplets streamed down her smooth, fair skin, her slender, beautiful body seemed to emanate a hazy glow.

Wang Zhan suddenly felt his breath hitch. In the next moment, he felt a wave of embarrassment, his lips and tongue turning dry.

"Could you… put some… clothes on?" he hesitantly stammered.

This woman is crazy! How can she be so bold? Although Wang Zhan considered himself thick-skinned, this was the first time he had ever experienced such a situation.

But Qin Ying didn't seem to mind. She just raised an eyebrow and said coolly,

"In my eyes, there's nothing embarrassing about this. Besides, I was like this before you saw me. So, since I'm the one taking care of you now, do you think you're qualified to make demands of me?"

Wang Zhan fell completely silent and simply closed his eyes.

He wasn't stupid. Even if Qin Ying were truly desperate for a man, she wouldn't act so recklessly. This had to be a deliberate display for him. But, setting aside the fact that he already had Yao Yao, and Qin Ying herself had some kind of relationship with Qin Yuan, what in the world was this all about?

"Open your eyes, and look at me."

Qin Ying spoke in a cold voice. She stood in front of Wang Zhan and turned the shower spray to full blast. The water pelted Wang Zhan, who normally couldn't be injured even by blades, yet now he felt a sharp, stinging pain, his sensitivity to it heightened.

He immediately snapped his eyes open in anger and, disregarding everything, roared at her,

"Are you crazy? I'm paralyzed right now! I don't want to play these childish games with you!"

Unexpectedly, as he roared, Qin Ying froze. The strong stream of water continued to pound against Wang Zhan's stomach. Looking closely, he realized that Qin Ying was actually crying. This woman, who seemed unhinged yet possessed an undeniable resilience, was crying for only the second time he'd known her—the first being when Wang Zhan had dragged her to face death with him.

Wang Zhan's furious words died in his throat. He stared at her, stunned, hesitated for a long moment, then stammered,

"I'm…sorry, I didn't mean to."

No matter what, Qin Ying had saved his life. The least he could do was offer some comfort, even if her personality was incredibly off-putting.