NOVEL NEXT Chapter 31
Chapter 31: Fixation
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Zhan Yihan smiled and nodded, “Go on and freshen up. I’ll go outside first. Call me when you’re done.”
“Okay!” At this moment, Su Jinyue also noticed the dirt on her body at this time, and couldn’t help but frown. What a terrible stench!
Zhan Yihan turned around and deftly climbed up the cave wall.
Su Jinyue dropped her gaze and looked at the water and clothes on the ground. When she saw the soap bar beside her clothes, a small smile formed on her lips. She took off her clothes and began to wash up.
The more Song Yiren thought about it, the more angry she was. She hurled the pen in her hand. “So shameless! Just you wait till Big Brother Zhan is gone and see how I deal with you.” She was about to explode in fury these past few days, especially after she found out that Su Jinyuehe and Zhan Yihan had not come back since they went out that day. She absolutely did not believe that they had not done anything shameful together. However, there was nothing she could do about it now. She didn’t even know where they were.
“What’s going on?” Xu Tiansheng walked into the room. When he saw the pen on the floor, his eyebrows knitted together.
“Teacher, Jinyue and Big Brother Zhan have been outside for several days now. Why aren’t you doing anything about it? Aren’t you scared that other people will gossip?” Song Yiren asked while restraining her anger. This old fogey. How can he be so relaxed? Since Zhan Yihan came back, why doesn’t he know to follow him to take a look?
“Let others say whatever they want to say. We have no control over their mouths,” Xu Tiansheng said indifferently. Zhan Yihan seemed to be a responsible man, and Zhan Yihan had also promised him that before marrying Jinyue, he would not do anything that would hurt her. He believed that Zhan Yihan would live up to his promise.
Song Yiren gnashed her teeth in anger and said, “But Jinyue just got engaged to Big Brother Zhan, yet they have been out together for a few days and haven’t come back. Is this really a good idea?” This old fogey is actually so open-minded
“Yiren, now that Jinyue and Yihan are engaged, you should let it go. Don’t be too fixated on things. That won’t be good for you or Jinyue,” Xu Tiansheng advised her. He really didn’t want to see these sisters turn against each other for a man.
Song Yiren sneered derisively, “I understand.” Let it go? How can that be possible? Even if the thing I have my eyes on is ruined, I will not let it go.
Xu Tianshang let out a long sigh. He then turned around and walked out. In the past few days, he had said everything that needed to be said, and tried all the ways to advise her. He hoped that Yiren would not be too fixated on this.
When he heard Su Jinyue calling for him, Zhan Yihan turned around and entered the cave.
The moment Zhan Yihan saw Su Jinyue, he was astounded. Her skin was as pure as snow, and her cheeks were fair with a pink flush. Under her curved, shapely brows, her eyelashes were thick and curled and her dark, clear eyes sparkled.It stirred him up and made him flustered. There was also her sharp and pretty nose as well as the red lips which evoked wild thoughts in him. All of her was so beautiful that it made his heart hammer against his chest.
Su Jinyue was also a little embarrassed to have Zhan Yihan staring at her. She cleared her throat and said, “Big Brother Yihan, do you have anything to eat?” She had not eaten in three days and she was starving.
Zhan Yihan snapped out of his daze. His ears were slightly red as he said, “I do.” He walked to the side and took out two steamed buns and some water from the bag he had brought along. He then walked forward and handed them to Su Jinyue.
“Thank you!” Su Jinyue smiled and took the steamed bun and water from him. She then sat down on the ground.
“You don’t have to be so polite with me. Besides, if you really want to say thank you, I should be the one thanking you,” Zhan Yihan said. After absorbing the Body Cleanse Pill, he had begun to try practising the Immortality Cultivation Manual. The immortality cultivation technique was indeed different from the ancient martial arts cultivation technique. It only took a day and a half for him to improve from his original intermediate Yellow rank to the advanced Yellow rank.
Ancient martial arts cultivation levels were divided into Yellow rank, Black rank, Earth rank and Heaven rank. Each rank was divided into four stages: novice, intermediate, advanced and supreme. No matter how good one’s aptitude was, it would take about two years or so to upgrade from the intermediate Yellow rank to the advanced Yellow rank. Furthermore, as the level increases, advancement to the next stage would become more difficult.
He had just advanced to the intermediate Yellow rank half a year ago, yet now, he had advanced to the next stage in such a short period of time. Such an improvement progress was pretty much going against the Heavens.
Su Jinyue took a bite of the steamed bun in her hand and then took a sip of water before saying, “We don’t need to thank each other. Have you practiced that cultivation technique?” Right now, the thing she was most concerned about was whether the cultivation technique was useful.
Zhan Yihan nodded and said, “My abilities have improved a lot. After you finish eating, I’ll teach you how to cultivate.” He had five days left. He had to make good use of this time to make Jinyue stronger. Even if she was no match for the man in black, she should have no problem escaping. As for that Song Yiren, Jinyue could teach her a lesson once she had the strength.
At first, he had thought that Song Yiren was just a little unpleasant, but he had not expected her to launch such vicious attacks on her own family, for the sake of her own selfish gains. It was utterly abominable.
“Okay!” Su Jinyue nodded expectantly and she ate even more quickly. Her biggest wish now was to become stronger. By becoming stronger, she would not have to be so passive.
“Slow down, don’t choke.” Zhan Yihan looked at Su Jinyue with a smile, his eyes brimming with gentleness .
Su Jinyue finished the two steamed buns and drank a mouthful of water. Then, she said eagerly, “Big Brother Yihan, let’s begin now.” Right now, she did not want to waste even a single minute.
“You have crumbs on the corner of your mouth.” Zhan Yihan stretched out his hand to help Su Jinyue brush off the crumbs at the corner of her mouth.
His slender fingers gently brushed against her skin. Su Jinyue felt as if her lips had been electrified and they felt a little numb. Her face turned red and she reached out her hand to wipe her mouth any old how. “Let’s get started.” This was probably how it felt to be in love.
Zhan Yihan smiled brightly. He was really liking her more and more.
He took out the Immortality Cultivation Manual and flipped it open. Zhan Yihan pointed to the content on the first page and said, “Take a look and see if you can understand it first.”
Su Jinyue nodded and looked at the contents of the Immortality Cultivation Manual. “To cultivate inner strength, there are three principles. The first is to protect the centre. Those who focus on the centre are dedicated to accumulating qi. Those who accumulate qi focus on the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body and mind. The important thing for the hands to do is the clever way of massaging. The method is detailed as follows. When massaging, one should untie the front of your garment and lie supine with one palm on top of the other, and the other palm placed between your chest and abdomen. This is called the Center. This Center is the place where qi is stored, and it has to be protected. The way to protect it is to focus one’s gaze, concentrate on the ears, even one’s breathing, stop one’s breathing through the mouth, relax its bodywork, lock one’s mind, keep one’s limbs motionless, with a single thought in one’s mind…”
Su Jinyue turned her head to look at Zhan Yihan and asked with a puzzled expression, “What does all this mean? I don’t understand at all.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll explain it to you slowly.” Zhan Yihan and Su Jinyue sat side by side. He pointed to the contents of the Immortality Cultivation Manual and patiently explained to Su Jinyue line by line.
As Su Jinyue listened attentively, the sparkle in her eyes became increasingly intense. Fortunately, Yihan was around. Otherwise, even if she obtained the immortality cultivation technique, she would not have understood anything in it.
“Do you understand?” Zhan Yihan asked with a smile.
Su Jinyue nodded happily and said, “I understand. I’ll try cultivating now..” She was itching to get on with it.