Marvelous Mecha

"I've been growing more curious about you. Besides shapeshifting, do you have any other trump cards you can show?"

"I can, but it will consume a tremendous amount of energy. Besides that, the natural surroundings will be affected by the sudden outburst of momentum. Is that okay?"

"Then let's forget it. I don't want this training ground to be destroyed."

Feng Yi wasn't unaware of the cold climate around; there's no need to continue training here.

He brought Zi Yu to the snowy mountains to awaken her latent attributes in a special environment, but Sky Shadow seemed to be merely honing the willpower of the three.

So he earnestly suggested to Sky Shadow, "How about a discussion?"

"What would you discuss with me?"

"How about changing locations for training? In this environment, I think, personally, the effects won't be significant."

"Are you afraid Zi Yu can't defeat Feng Luo?" Sky Shadow seemed to suddenly see through Feng Yi's intention, flashing a cunning smile. He knew that Feng Luo's current abilities were difficult to improve, hence refining willpower is a variant form of training.

"Why not go to a place with lush green mountains? We can have them train together, of course, we can also exchange opinions on combat matters. What do you think?"

Listening to Feng Yi's suggestion, Sky Shadow hesitated. He knew, unlike rookies like Feng Luo, communicating with Feng Yi would be highly beneficial. But alas, Sky Shadow had always been too proud to share experiences and communicate with others, except for those who truly understood his heart.

As for Feng Yi, at most he was halfway there; his commitment to Feng Yi leaned more towards overcoming, acknowledgement, mutual understanding, even understanding the other better than himself.

Yet getting the two to open up fully, Sky Shadow couldn't persuade himself.

"You go ahead, I have my plans."

Feng Yi showed no intention of leaving; he glanced toward another part of the birch forest and started shouting Feng Luo's name.

"Hey, Feng Luo!"

Upon hearing, Feng Luo noticed his father's presence; he hadn't realized it even from a few hundred meters away. Perhaps he was too focused on training, but on the other hand, it indicated Feng Yi's prowess in suppressing his aura had become formidable.

Whoosh...

Feng Luo's figure shot forward, and in the next instant, he landed on one foot, stirring a gust of wind. From the moment he moved to the moment he stood before Feng Yi, it took less than a second. Such power was extremely strong for an ordinary warrior, but still lacked compared to the two before him.

"Dad, Daddy..." Feng Luo scratched his head awkwardly.

"Training here is quite tough, huh. How about changing the environment? I've already talked with Sky Shadow."

"Hey, Feng Yi!"

Sky Shadow hadn't agreed at all. He wanted to stop it, but considering Feng Yi was the father and he'd preemptively spoken to such an extent, stopping would seem disruptive now.

Feng Luo was surprised by Feng Yi's proposal and glanced at Sky Shadow as if questioning his intention.

Sky Shadow turned coldly away, "I never agreed."

"Well, Feng Luo, what are your thoughts?"

Feng Luo continued to scratch his head, looking at Feng Yi, then sneaking a glance at Sky Shadow, and again back at Feng Yi. He was caught in a dilemma, feeling choosing either side might not be right.

But at this moment, he was forced to choose. Feng Yi felt easier to talk to, so he started giving him meaningful looks and used body language to fully express his difficult predicament.

Implying madly...

"Ahem, alright then, see you later."

Feng Yi, seeing this, could only turn around and leave.

Having barely left in the morning, by the afternoon, he returned with Zi Yu to wander the snowy plains of the Shadow District in an off-road vehicle he somehow acquired.

"Are you ready, Zi Yu?"

"Whew! Whew! Whew!"

Zi Yu blew three breaths of cold air and, after observing the surroundings, eagerly jumped off the vehicle onto the path: "Alright, let's choose here then — the scenery's delightful and the view is wide."

Her eyes curved into a crescent shape with laughter.

Feng Yi nodded. Though the environment nearby was unsuitable for training, sitting down with a pile of wood to start a fire for roasting meat, sprinkling with seasoning and sipping some wine, it could indeed create a distinct ambiance.

If still unsatisfied, watching others train would highlight the gap markedly.

So, after some time, not only the two kids but even Feng Luo, immersed in his training, was disrupted by a sudden aroma of meat.

Feng Luo secretly opened one eye, attempting to get a closer look at the source of the scent, discovering it to be his father with Zi Yu. His composure immediately crumbled.

Look, a biological dad and a stepchild, their master and their apprentice — this was the difference... They need to hunt for their meals, while others enjoy ready-made; truly, raise boys poor and girls rich, raising neither poorly nor richly results in humor. Feng Yi silently practiced, drooling all the while.

"Bastard, are you here to mess around?" Sky Shadow sat heavily beside Feng Yi, grabbing a can of beer, grumbling unfairly.

"Don't get worked up, drink and speak slowly... You see, I feel it's rather cold here; training here is tough not only for them but even you too, right?"

"Sky Shadow didn't respond, picking up a piece of roast, and continued drinking.

"This is the cycle summary report I got from Blade Warrior." The off-road vehicle was also borrowed from her. As Feng Yi spoke, he opened the Ray Table, and a full projection quickly appeared in midair, broadcasting data on training benefits in various environments.

The gist was that cold environments indeed significantly boost human immunity, perseverance, and even detailing muscles down to blood cells, but the speed increase isn't notable. Furthermore, the body can't sufficiently rest in special environments, hindering relaxation of mind and body synchronization, thus reducing the speed increase effect as a result.

Not nonexistent, but weighing the hardships endured, it seemed a poor trade-off.

In summary, it's a drop in the bucket, which is why he suggested changing to a different environment, possibly Mardis.

Sky Shadow had undoubtedly investigated this too, but besides, he lacked better methods. Systems like gravity machines were limited in their extent, and given Feng Luo's current fighting abilities, the effect of gravity environments on him was negligible; this was the necessity of the situation, so Sky Shadow didn't refute Feng Yi's statement.

"See, you actually know the effects aren't notable either."

"I know, it's more pronounced than training in natural environments."

"You speak well, but why not let Feng Luo and Zi Yu spar occasionally? I think sparring would quicker enhance their skills."

Sky Shadow chuckled, "She can't possibly overcome Feng Luo."

Hearing this, although not vainly pouting like before, Zi Yu still furrowed her brows and pursed her lips, feeling a hundredfold unwilling in her heart.

"Haha, how do you know without trying? Zi Yu's current ability will astonish you all."