Star Chart, Star Acupoints

Over these past few days, he had already experimented on the thugs and ruffians wandering around Star Luo City. His star power could likewise gather within other people's bodies and help them reshape their acupoints.

Of course, when it came to those fellows, Ling Qianyue merely knocked them out, carried out the process in secret, then withdrew his star power afterward, giving them no opportunity whatsoever.

"Mm~"

Zhu Zhuqing could not help letting out a soft moan. Her waist had always been sensitive, and Ling Qianyue's star power was currently reshaping her acupoints. The tingling, numb sensation made her instinctively want to evade it, yet her body seemed gently restrained by a warm force, leaving her unable to move.

It was strange, yet comfortable.

Who knew what she had thought of, but a blush quietly crept up to her ears. Her lips pressed together as she tried to hold back another soft moan.

She did not avoid him because Zhu Zhuqing could sense that what Ling Qianyue was doing would bring her immense benefits.

The Mingmen Acupoint at her waist seemed to be slowly activated beneath the gentle nourishment of Ling Qianyue's star power. That pleasurable sensation nearly intoxicated her.

She could clearly feel that, as Ling Qianyue's star power flowed in, the meridians within her body seemed to become smoother, while her acupoints grew more stable.

Especially the strange sensation coming from deep within her martial soul, which filled her with even greater delight.

Not only was her body being enhanced, but she could also sense that her martial soul, the Hell Spirit Cat, was subtly undergoing a transformation. Its attack power had definitely increased somewhat compared to before!

Two and a half minutes quickly passed.

Ling Qianyue silently withdrew his finger. Seeing the blissful expression on Zhu Zhuqing's face, the corner of his mouth twitched.

"Wake up?"

"Ah? It's already over?" Zhu Zhuqing jolted awake from her entranced state. A trace of confusion flashed through her eyes before clarity returned.

She looked at Ling Qianyue, her cheeks slightly red, and said softly, "Th-thank you, Ling Qianyue. What did you do just now?"

Looking inward at herself, she discovered a peculiar starlight faintly circulating within her Mingmen Acupoint, driving the Soul Power there to surge as though in delight.

"A special ability of my martial soul." Ling Qianyue put on an utterly exhausted look and weakly slumped onto the ground. "Whew... it completely drained my Soul Power."

Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing could not help growing anxious. An ability that could help others reshape their acupoints and grant them enhancements—how precious must that be!

Just thinking about it made it obvious that it could not come without some price! It definitely was not as simple as merely consuming Soul Power!

Ling Qianyue was so exhausted, yet she had seemed to be enjoying herself just now. I'm awful...

"Ling Qianyue, a-are you alright?" Zhu Zhuqing hurried forward, wanting to help him up, her eyes filled with concern.

Seeing her anxious and somewhat self-reproachful expression, Ling Qianyue found it rather amusing. This silly girl really would be better off being lured away.

He lightly waved a hand, signaling that Zhu Zhuqing did not need to help him.

"I'm really fine. I just used up a little too much Soul Power. I'll be alright after resting for a while." Ling Qianyue smiled. Although his voice sounded somewhat weary, his eyes were remarkably bright.

Of course they were bright—he was faking this state.

After hesitating for a moment, Zhu Zhuqing sat beside him, her pretty face slightly flushed.

Her small hands rested on either side of Ling Qianyue's shoulder blades, gently massaging him. Her movements were somewhat clumsy, but exceptionally earnest.

She did not ask why Ling Qianyue's Iron Sword martial soul possessed such a peculiar ability, just as Ling Qianyue had not taken the initiative to mention why he had chosen to use this ability on Zhu Zhuqing.

It was as though the two of them had developed a tacit understanding that required no words, enjoying this rare peace and warmth.

"If I told you I was using you as an experiment, and that this ability is unstable—it might destroy your foundation—what would you do?"

Zhu Zhuqing answered quickly, almost instantly.

"I wouldn't care."

Compared to before, her voice was still cool and clear, but it now carried a trace of emotional fluctuation. It was soft, gentle, and exceptionally pleasant to hear.

Ling Qianyue asked again, "You would disregard the consequences just to grow stronger?"

Zhu Zhuqing answered again, "I believe you."

Ling Qianyue sighed. In the end, there was still some fragility in her heart. He was not actually very satisfied with that answer. If he could hear her consider herself more, rather than blindly trusting him, perhaps he would feel more at ease.

Still, there was plenty of time ahead.

Ling Qianyue took out a sheet of paper from his robes and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing.

"What is this?"

"A diagram of the human body's acupoints, with a total of 365 principal acupoints. Memorize their locations. Great Vertebra Acupoint, Spirit Platform, Supreme Yang, Divine Path, Zhongshu Acupoint, Spinal Center Acupoint, and Mingmen Acupoint—normally, you need to nourish these seven acupoints with Soul Power so that I can reshape them for you later.

Especially the Mingmen Acupoint. Today's work has not yet fully finished shaping it."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced over the acupoints on the diagram. Her cheeks suddenly reddened, and she covered her chest with one hand as she asked in a trembling voice, "A-all of them need to be done the same way as today?"

Following her gaze, Ling Qianyue's mouth twitched. "Ahem, those places... well. It should work if the energy leaves my body."

Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks reddened even more. What difference did it make if the energy left his body? Once it entered her body, he would still control its flow. By then, he would see everything, and she would be shaped by him.

"Oh... oh." She muttered softly.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's shy yet slightly flustered appearance, Ling Qianyue stopped teasing her and took out another sheet of paper.

"This is the Seven Stars Chart. Memorize it, and visualize it in your mind from time to time."

Zhu Zhuqing took it. The ladle-shaped Big Dipper Seven Stars seemed to carry an indescribable rhythm, stirring a trace of curiosity within her.

"I often watch the stars at night too, but I've never seen stars arranged like this. In which direction are they?" Zhu Zhuqing's eyes shone with a desire to explore.

As if you'd be able to see them, Ling Qianyue muttered inwardly.

He casually came up with an excuse.

"This Seven Stars Chart is not an arrangement of stars actually visible in the sky. It is a special image within my martial soul, closely connected to my ability to reshape acupoints. You only need to visualize it in your mind. There is no need to search for its location in the heavens."

"Is that so?" Zhu Zhuqing nodded. She carefully stacked the Star Chart and the acupoint diagram together, then tucked them into her robes close to her heart, as though she wanted to treasure this gift from Ling Qianyue in the place closest to her soul.

"What is it?" After putting the items away, Zhu Zhuqing was startled to see Ling Qianyue deep in thought.

"I was thinking, why is your talent so good?"

"Talent?" Zhu Zhuqing followed his gaze.

Pursing her lips, she shot Ling Qianyue an annoyed glare. "Lecher!" Yet for some reason, her heart felt a little sweet.

"I meant when your acupoints were being reshaped just now. The energy flowed very smoothly through your meridians. What were you thinking?"

"You!" Zhu Zhuqing huffed, then said softly, "You only know how to tease me."

"Come on, take me back. I don't have any strength right now." Ling Qianyue smiled faintly.

Beneath the setting sun, Zhu Zhuqing supported Ling Qianyue as the two slowly moved forward along their long shadows. He secretly glanced at Zhu Zhuqing and saw that her cheeks were slightly red, while a trace of tenderness shone in her eyes.

"Actually, I'm not that weak," Ling Qianyue suddenly said in a low voice.

"I know," Zhu Zhuqing replied softly.