I, Herrscher Slayer

Shen Gonglin was placed on the lawn behind the mountain, and Fu Hua looked helplessly at Shen Gonglin, who was still deeply asleep. If it weren't for his breathing, Fu Hua would have thought he was dead. She had carried him for so long without waking him. Stealing Shen Gonglin would be easy.

However, it was better that he didn't wake up. She could study Shen Gonglin. If he woke up, this work would be much harder.

Fu Hua pinched Shen Gonglin's face with exquisite force, making the sleeping Shen Gonglin open his mouth. The girl leaned down slightly to examine Shen Gonglin's mouth carefully. His teeth were white and hard. Just looking at them, it was clear Shen Gonglin's oral hygiene was very good. But Fu Hua wasn't looking for that; she had something else to research.

"In yesterday's posture... it should be these two canine teeth."

Recalling yesterday's posture, Fu Hua leaned down further to observe. But no matter how she looked, she couldn't see any difference from an ordinary person. It seemed observation alone wouldn't suffice; she needed to get some other information.

Hesitating slightly, Fu Hua tentatively extended a finger and lightly brushed the sharp canine tooth. With a Valkyrie's physical fitness, this should not... It seemed she had miscalculated. Shen Gonglin's teeth were very sharp.

Her fingertip stung slightly, and a bright bead of blood welled up from her finger where she had just brushed Shen Gonglin's teeth. Fu Hua frowned. She had been prepared when her finger was cut. She wanted to see if her Mindful Essence could resist yesterday's feeling, but the sensation that made her whole body go limp didn't appear this time. Was it because something was different from yesterday...

"Hmm... blood?"

Just then, something unexpected happened. Perhaps stimulated by the taste of blood, the sleeping Shen Gonglin suddenly reacted. Driven by instinct, Shen Gonglin suddenly lifted his neck. Besides the smell of blood, his nostrils were filled with a scent unique to girls. There was no time to pull away, and Fu Hua, who was leaning over Shen Gonglin, was caught off guard and attacked. Her lips were suddenly touched, and Fu Hua's mind went blank.

Did I just... get kissed?

Before her brain could process this information, the pain on her lips made Fu Hua instantly recognize the fact. But it was too late even if she reacted. The same feeling as yesterday instantly spread throughout her body. Her Mindful Essence, used with all her might, had no effect. Even though she didn't want this, Fu Hua's body was still drained of strength. It would have been good to faint now, but Fu Hua's mind remained clear, clear enough to feel every abnormality in her body, as if all the cells in her body were soaking in warm water. But Fu Hua couldn't control her body at all, and she collapsed limply onto Shen Gonglin. At this moment, Fu Hua had only one thought.

Thank goodness it's the back mountain, and thank goodness no one saw.

Chapter 41: The Use of the Head

It was as if sucking blood had become an instinct. The slightly salty blood in his mouth made the red light in Shen Gonglin's eyes flare. After being replenished, something in Shen Gonglin's body seemed to awaken. However, Shen Gonglin felt great, but Fu Hua was not so at peace. Yesterday it was her finger, but today it had become like this. Her finger couldn't even hold up, let alone now. Possessing such an ability...

This Shen Gonglin must be the legendary vampire!

She easily associated him with such a creature. Having lived for so many years, Fu Hua had never seen anyone with Shen Gonglin's physique. But none of that mattered. What mattered was how she could escape Shen Gonglin now. If this continued, her consciousness might be completely lost in this feeling. No, she had to get up and get away from Shen Gonglin.

She tried hard to control her hands. Her usually light and agile body felt like uncontrollable cotton at this moment. Fu Hua exerted great effort to prop herself up on Shen Gonglin's chest with her hands. Good, next was to forcefully climb off him. Fortunately, Shen Gonglin was still asleep, otherwise she would truly have no face.

However, at this moment, Shen Gonglin, who was in a deep sleep, seemed to have had a dream. He, who was lying quietly, suddenly reached out and hugged the soft body on him. This guy was not someone who slept honestly. Feeling the movement on his body, he reached out to touch it. To be honest, although Fu Hua's figure was a bit disappointing, the feeling of hugging her was still acceptable. Shen Gonglin, in his sleep, felt like he was hugging a large humanoid pillow. The feeling of sleeping with something in his arms was indeed not bad. He smacked his lips and slept even more soundly. What brand of pillow was this? Why did it feel so comfortable to hug?

His cheeks, which were already flushed red, turned redder again. Feeling the hand pressed against her, Fu Hua's body instantly tensed. Second time, this was the second time. This Shen Gonglin, was he really asleep? To act like this even while asleep, what kind of person was he!

Fu Hua stared intently at the face in front of her with her emerald green eyes. She used the only part of her body that was still somewhat flexible to counterattack. Her white teeth instantly bit down on Shen Gonglin's lips. It was as if he didn't have a mouth, so why couldn't she bite him if he bit her?

The sweet and bloody taste rushed into her mouth. Without holding back, Fu Hua easily bit through Shen Gonglin's lips. The pain instantly made Shen Gonglin open his eyes. His purple eyes were filled with confusion. Who am I, where is this, what am I doing... And this person in front of me, is it Fu Hua?

Just as he was about to speak, Fu Hua panicked. She only wanted revenge and didn't think about waking him up. In this situation, even if she had mouths all over her body, she couldn't explain. At this moment, she had to rely on Fu Hua's clever mind. With a strength she didn't know where it came from, Fu Hua, who was lying on Shen Gonglin, suddenly lifted her neck and raised her head. Then, with a heavy thud, Shen Gonglin's forehead, which was still in a daze after waking up, received such a blow. Without even a groan, Shen Gonglin's eyes rolled back, and he fainted.

As expected, the head was useful at critical moments.

Effortlessly rolling off Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua lay on the lawn and looked up at the sky, letting out a long sigh of relief. Thank goodness, thank goodness. Shen Gonglin was still very dazed just now, he probably doesn't know what happened.

Hiss... My head hurts so much. What's going on? Was I beaten up in my sleep?

After an unknown amount of time, Shen Gonglin, who had been unconscious, frowned and finally opened his eyes. He had a problem with low blood pressure upon waking, so Shen Gonglin usually had to space out for a while before recovering. But this time, the pain on his forehead made him wake up instantly. It hurt when he touched it slightly. And his mouth too. This wound... he hadn't bitten his mouth while eating yesterday.

And what is this place? Didn't I fall asleep on the sofa yesterday?

Shen Gonglin looked around in confusion. Forest and green grass. Did I transmigrate again by accident... Why did I say "again"?

"Shen Gonglin, you're awake."

Just as Shen Gonglin was bewildered, Fu Hua's voice sounded from behind him. Hearing the voice, Shen Gonglin turned his head and saw Fu Hua sitting on the lawn not far behind him. The girl's aura was calm, as if she had blended into the surrounding environment. If she hadn't spoken, Shen Gonglin would have had a hard time finding her.

After stopping contact with Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua slowly recovered. She tried hard to climb away and had been adjusting herself using the Mindful Essence from the Great Void Sword Qi, mainly adjusting her state of mind. Reciting the Sword Heart Mantra continuously, she finally managed to calm herself down. As soon as she got into position, Shen Gonglin woke up. He... should have no memory of what happened before, right?

If he still remembered, then she would have to use physical memory erasure.

"Eh, Class Monitor? Where is this, and how did we get here?"

Seeing Fu Hua, Shen Gonglin finally calmed down. It was reassuring to see a familiar face. Shen Gonglin also had some impression. It seemed Fu Hua did look for him in the morning. Did she bring him here? What was she planning?

"This is the back mountain of the academy. I brought you here, Shen Gonglin... Are you interested in learning martial arts?"

Sitting cross-legged on the lawn, Fu Hua looked at Shen Gonglin with calm eyes. She had decided. She must teach Shen Gonglin the Mindful Essence. She must guide Shen Gonglin onto the right path. Given Shen Gonglin's peculiarity, if he accidentally went astray, he would definitely be a big trouble. Since she had seen it, she had the responsibility to guide him to the right path. Even in his sleep, he did such things. If he did it intentionally while awake... it would definitely harm the world.

Shen Gonglin's actions towards her even in his sleep showed that his state of mind was indeed problematic. Cultivating martial arts begins with cultivating the mind. That hobby of "fondling people in my dreams" must not continue.

Otherwise... to be honest, otherwise Fu Hua was a little afraid to stay by Shen Gonglin's side.

"Ah? Why suddenly learn martial arts? Class Monitor, I'm not suited for that kind of arduous training. I'm already very strong, can I not learn?"

Saying this suddenly, Shen Gonglin's face immediately turned bitter. He was extremely afraid of trouble and exhaustion. Learning martial arts sounded very hard. Shen Gonglin felt he wasn't that kind of person.

"No! You must learn!"

Fu Hua said decisively. For her own safety and the safety of others, she had to make Shen Gonglin learn!

Chapter 42: Shen Gong. Learning

How could it be like this? Isn't learning martial arts about fate? How can there be someone like Fu Hua who forces others to learn? Shen Gonglin shrugged with a bitter face. Although he didn't say it explicitly, his reluctance was palpable. Fu Hua also felt helpless. It was rare for her to want to teach martial arts to someone proactively. If it were in Shenzhou, how many people would want to learn but couldn't? Why was it like this for Shen Gonglin?

"Shen Gong, learning my martial arts set is beneficial and harmless to you. Be good, let's learn it, okay? Just learn it once, it won't take up too much of your time."

She couldn't be too forceful with this guy. Although the path of martial arts cannot be forced, Fu Hua was determined to force it this time, mainly because Shen Gonglin was too special. Just being around him seemed to change her own personality, and Fu Hua couldn't tell if this change was good or bad. In short, she just wanted to see Shen Gonglin's talent for martial arts. After seeing it once, he could perfectly execute the Rock Break. Fu Hua wanted to know many things, so... coaxing him was fine. As long as Shen Gonglin learned martial arts properly, this was not a difficult matter.

"...Then what benefits will I get from learning? I mean specific benefits."

Fu Hua's negotiating tone worked. Shen Gonglin's attitude softened a little. It was fine to just learn it once, but would there be any perks if he agreed? Looking at Fu Hua's fair legs under her pure white shorts, Shen Gonglin suddenly had some thoughts. Just like his nature of liking to tease girls, Shen Gonglin also had a nature of liking to take advantage.

"What benefits do you want?"

Not noticing Shen Gonglin's gaze, Fu Hua felt a wave of relief when she saw his attitude change. She had finally convinced him. If he hadn't been willing, she couldn't have just passed on the techniques. Since he agreed, couldn't this be considered fate?

"Um... a lap pillow. If you give me a lap pillow, I'll agree. How about it?"

Shen Gonglin pointed at Fu Hua's fair legs. Besides her perky backside, the only other thing Shen Gonglin had designs on was her legs. He wasn't interested in her chest, and a lap pillow was the best option. He couldn't exactly have Fu Hua lie on the ground and let him rest his head on her butt, could he? That felt weird.

"...No, pick something else."

"Then I won't learn."

Shen Gonglin's direct answer infuriated Fu Hua. She really wanted to just give up and leave him be. Was she really the one begging him to learn? Did the Shen Gong family even know what kind of martial art she was about to teach him? This was the Great Void Sword Qi, hailed as the supreme martial art in the world. Did he even understand its significance... Well, maybe he really didn't.

"...How about this? We'll start learning first. Once you've learned it or made some progress, we can discuss this again, alright?"

Was she really going to compromise again? Fu Hua thought about it and proposed a middle ground. She would teach Shen Gonglin first. After all, it only took men up to the Dustless Realm to learn Mindful Essence. She could just say his talent wasn't good enough and offer a different reward later. It wasn't impossible.

The moment this thought crossed her mind, Fu Hua froze. Why was she thinking like this? Her usual self wouldn't have such thoughts. Didn't everyone say she was rigid and old-fashioned? Why was she like this today...

"No, I want it now. Otherwise, I'm not learning."

Even with her compromise, Shen Gonglin still wouldn't budge. His stance was so firm, she thought he should be out negotiating. Fine... Fu Hua gritted her teeth. She had no choice but to agree. Once he agreed to learn martial arts, she would have to train him thoroughly. That would be her revenge for his impudence.

"...Fine."

Fu Hua nodded with difficulty. It seemed there was always something worse. She thought yesterday was the unluckiest day of her life, but she never expected... today to be even unluckier.

"Then, Master, please accept your disciple's rest."

As soon as Fu Hua agreed, Shen Gonglin rushed over. He skillfully rested his head on Fu Hua's lap. Shen Gonglin found the girl's springy thighs very comfortable. Even when learning martial arts, one needed a good environment. This was incredibly comfortable.

"...Don't call me Master. Just keep calling me Class Monitor. Shen Gonglin, let's begin now."

She had no intention of being called Master by Shen Gonglin. Even if that was their relationship, she couldn't accept it. The title always gave Fu Hua an unpleasant feeling. Although she was teaching him martial arts, Fu Hua didn't want him to call her Master.

"Alright, but Class Monitor, don't rush. I still have something to ask you. Do you know what's wrong with my head? It hurt a lot when I woke up."

Looking up at Fu Hua from below, Shen Gonglin saw her chin without any obstruction, just as he expected. Shen Gonglin was also concerned about something else. He touched his head and asked Fu Hua, what could be the reason? Had someone really beaten him while he was asleep?

"...I don't know. Shen Gonglin, the martial art I'm about to teach you is called Great Void..."

Whether it was Shen Gonglin's imagination or not, Fu Hua's expression stiffened when he brought up the question. Then, Fu Hua very stiffly changed the subject. Could the large bump on his forehead be related to Fu Hua? Was she the one who hit him in his sleep?

How could she possibly tell him? Was she supposed to say she knocked him out because she was afraid of being embarrassed when he woke up? That was clearly impossible. So, to save face, Fu Hua decided to ignore the issue. Shen Gonglin, too. For a guy, being so petty would mean he wouldn't have a girlfriend in the future.

"Oh... Huh? Class Monitor, you have a cut on your lip too. What a coincidence, I have one too. Did you get a fever too?"

It seemed this was destined to be an unsolved mystery. Just as Fu Hua said a couple of words, Shen Gonglin interrupted her again. Shen Gonglin was surprised to find a small wound on Fu Hua's lip. Was Class Monitor also the type of person who bit her lip while eating, or was it a canker sore from a fever? What a coincidence, he had one on his lip too.

"Shut up! Do you still want to learn or not? If you don't, get up, and I won't teach you!"

Why was it so difficult for her to teach Shen Gonglin something? And why did he always bring up such embarrassing questions? Did she have to admit that he bit his lip and she hit his head? Fu Hua made a move to push Shen Gonglin away. This student was too difficult to handle. Couldn't she just stop teaching him? If he kept talking, Fu Hua really couldn't take it anymore.

"Hey, wait, wait, wait. I won't interrupt you anymore. You can talk slowly, and I'll learn seriously. Is that okay?"

The roles seemed to have finally settled. Shen Gonglin pressed Fu Hua's leg, asking her to sit down, and obediently lay on her lap. Shen Gonglin listened attentively, super serious!

Chapter Forty-Three: Bone Reading

"Listen carefully. Don't interrupt me again. If you speak again, don't even think about lying down and listening to me. Today, I will impart to you a martial art called the Great Void Sword Qi. After learning this martial art, it can subtly transform the human body into a vessel and channel for Honkai energy. Theoretically, the more Honkai energy you can use, the stronger you will become. Yesterday, I heard Mei say that you can absorb Honkai energy from her body while absorbing lightning. Is that true?"

Shen Gonglin finally quieted down. Fu Hua slowly explained the martial art she was about to teach him. She had created this martial art a long time ago, and it was most suitable for teaching Shen Gonglin now. Tempering the mind before practicing martial arts would prevent Shen Gonglin from being easily disturbed by external factors, which was perfect for him. Besides, if his physique was truly as Mei described, then this Great Void Sword Qi would definitely suit him.

It could improve his utilization of Honkai energy without corresponding risks. That would be for the best.

Fu Hua posed the question to Shen Gonglin and looked down at him. Their beautiful eyes met for a long time, but no one spoke. Finally, Fu Hua sighed softly.

"You can speak now."

She was exhausted. Why did she feel this way right from the start of teaching Shen Gonglin? Was teaching martial arts such a tiring thing? Or was it only Shen Gonglin who was like this?

"Oh, you should have said so earlier. I thought Class Monitor was mesmerized by my eyes. How could I possibly know about this? You keep talking about Honkai energy, Honkai energy. I don't even know what Honkai energy is. I feel like I didn't get anything else from Mei besides lightning."

Shen Gonglin blinked at Fu Hua. They kept talking about fighting the Honkai and how the Valkyries' combat was essentially using Honkai energy. But Shen Gonglin knew nothing about Honkai energy. His mind was a blank slate. He was already suffering from amnesia, and the lightning on his body was purely from subconscious use. To accept so much at once was a bit overwhelming.

"You can only attract it unconsciously but cannot utilize it... If this continues for a long time, it will eventually exceed your own limits, leading to qi deviation, meaning you will be defeated by the Honkai and become a Suicide Squad. Shen Gong, you must practice the martial art I teach you diligently. It will benefit you and harm you none. I don't want to have to fight against you one day."

Having assessed Shen Gonglin's physical condition, Fu Hua knew that although there were no major issues at the moment, if he continued to attract Honkai energy unconsciously without guiding, controlling, or using it, who knew what would happen? Fu Hua pointed at Shen Gonglin's forehead. Given his personality, she hoped he would take her words to heart.

"But we fought yesterday... Alright, Class Monitor, you tell me. How do I practice the Great Void Sword Qi? Do you need to read my bones to gauge my comprehension? I'm ready. You can touch me."

As he spoke, Shen Gonglin prepared to take off his clothes. Fu Hua, however, placed her hand on his shoulder and made him lie back down. This guy was truly strange. Just now, she had to beg him, but now he was so proactive. He was truly unpredictable.

"You even know about bone reading? But you don't need it. I already have a basic understanding of your talent and comprehension. When it comes to understanding techniques, you can be said to be rarely seen in the world. If you cultivate Form Resonance, it will definitely be twice as effective with half the effort. However, what we are learning now is not Form Resonance, but Mind... Shen Gonglin, what's wrong? Is something amiss?"

Fu Hua was about to get to the main point, but Shen Gonglin turned his head away, looking uncooperative. What was wrong now? Why was this disciple so troublesome? He was always inexplicably acting out in ways she didn't understand. She had to coax him while teaching him, like a mother.

"I think you're not professional at all, Fu Hua. Professional masters all read bones. You just look. It feels like some improper small sect, very casual."

Shen Gonglin mumbled discontentedly. Fu Hua was speechless. Didn't this kid have amnesia? Why did he still remember all this irrelevant stuff? Bone reading was rare nowadays, and besides, with Shen Gonglin's talent, why would he need bone reading? Why was he so concerned about such unnecessary things? Fu Hua rubbed her forehead in exasperation.

"Alright, I'll read your bones. Is it not okay to just touch you once?"

Honestly, this wasn't some improper small sect. The Great Void Sword Qi was completely the status of a supreme martial art. Even one of its resonances was enough to encompass an entire martial art. Yet Shen Gonglin called it a small sect. This guy clearly didn't know its value. Why was he so insistent on these inexplicable things? Fu Hua pressed her forehead in frustration.

"That's great. Fu Hua, touch me seriously and see if I'm suitable."

Shen Gonglin's eyes lit up. That's more like it. This was how it should be. Perhaps he was a legendary Heavenly Spiritual Root. It wouldn't be proper without an entrance exam. Even if there wasn't a stone to test talent, he should at least check his bone structure. It's not like anyone could just learn it, right? Shen Gonglin was already looking forward to Fu Hua's shocked expression. He was sure he would be a martial arts prodigy, one in a million.

"You don't need to take off your clothes! Just like this is fine... Hmm, based on this bone density, Shen Gonglin, you should be around fifteen or sixteen years old. This age is still suitable for cultivation. However, judging by your bone density, it's likely due to consistently drinking carbonated beverages and not exercising. Your physical strength is slightly lower than that of ordinary peers, let alone comparing you to Valkyries. Shen Gonglin, you need to pay attention to exercising your body. At your current level, you'll probably get tired after running 200 meters."

Who would have thought that after a thorough examination of Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua would offer such an evaluation? Forget about being a once-in-a-lifetime talent; his physique, worse than that of an ordinary person, caused Shen Gonglin to frown completely. What was this? He wasn't special at all, not some martial arts prodigy.

"I can run at least four hundred meters."

Shen Gonglin felt the need to improve his image in front of Fu Hua. Two hundred meters? Shen Gonglin estimated his physical condition; he believed four hundred meters wouldn't be a problem!

"Mhm, very impressive, very impressive. So, Shen Gonglin, can we begin? The bone examination is done, it's time to get started, right?"

Fu Hua rubbed her fingers together. When examining his bones, she had indeed touched Shen Gonglin's skin. His skin was as delicate as that of pampered young masters; her fingers felt so smooth.

"Okay... But, Class Monitor, look at me, can I still learn your martial arts?"

Chapter Forty-Four: Mindful Essence Achieved

Shen Gonglin was panicking. Great Void Sword Qi sounded like something powerful. However, the bone examination had severely damaged Shen Gonglin's confidence. Was he the kind of protagonist who was unsuitable for cultivation and destined for hardship?

No, Shen Gonglin didn't like that. Thirty years east, thirty years west was too long.

"Mhm, as long as you cultivate diligently, it should be possible. What I'm going to teach you now is the Mindful Essence, one of the five essences of Great Void Sword Qi. It's the introductory essence, but it's also the most difficult one besides God Resonance. Shen Gonglin, you must learn it well."

See, he had already told her not to examine his bones, and now his confidence was shattered after the examination. Times had changed; it was no longer an era where innate talent determined everything. With Shen Gonglin's physique, which could attract Honkai energy and control lightning, he was already among the elite she had met. However, slightly crushing Shen Gonglin's confidence had its benefits. At least this way, the guy would study seriously with her, right? Besides, she hadn't said his innate talent was bad, only that his physical fitness was lacking. As for how he interpreted it, that was up to him.

It was hard to imagine that the rigid Fu Hua also had such a side.

"Mhm, Class Monitor, I'm super serious this time."

Shen Gonglin nodded firmly. Seeing him like this, she finally felt relieved. She could finally teach him properly; she almost felt like crying from emotion.

"What we are learning now is the Mindful Essence from the Five Essences of Great Void. The Mindful Essence, after being abridged by someone, became the psychological training for Valkyries. Once the Mindful Essence cultivation is mastered, one can quickly adjust their state of mind, finely sense every subtle change within the body, and ultimately know nothing and perceive nothing except the power flowing within. Simply put, it's an internal energy technique that allows the body to be in a competitive state at all times. Ordinary people cannot adjust their state of mind and body to their peak at all times. This Mindful Essence was created to address this very point. So, Shen Gonglin, do you understand?"

After elaborating on the Mindful Essence she was about to impart to Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua knew it might be difficult for someone to grasp it all at once. However, it didn't require complete intellectual understanding. Someone with Kiana's personality, for instance, relied entirely on muscle memory. She hoped Shen Gonglin would remember it well, regardless of the method he used.