I Can't Bear to Part with You Either

Seeing that the "Desperate Ground" move consumed a full 800 points of Dou Qi, Yang Shan exclaimed:

Good heavens! But seeing the attack range of "Desperate Ground" technique, Yang Shan still exclaimed: Good heavens! This Dou Technique, whether in terms of characteristics or lethality, is far inferior to Su Yitang's "Wind Zenith Sound".

After all, "Wind Zenith Sound" should be considered the ceiling of lethality among Earth-tier Low-grade Dou Technique with Purple Word Seal.

Moreover, it's a special Sonic Dou Skills.

However, "Lightning Arc Absolute Barrier" is not without its merits.

In terms of cost-effectiveness, Yang Shan's Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning, which consumes two points of Dou Qi per second, combined with the "Tyrant Blade" sword technique, is undoubtedly more effective.

But when it comes to area-of-effect attacks, "Tyrant Blade" is no match for "Lightning Arc Absolute Barrier"! The "single-target damage" of "Lightning Arc Absolute Barrier" is only about half that of "Tyrant Blade - Seven Kills".

However, the range of this Dou Technique can even rival that of Earth Rank Middle-Level area-of-effect Dou Technique!

One hundred meters in diameter!

The length of a football field for international matches is generally no more than 110 meters and the width is generally no more than 75 meters.

Judging from the area alone, the striking range of "Lightning Arc Absolute Barrier" is larger than a football field! And a football field is enough for three thousand people to stand loosely on and do exercises!

If this were aimed at air, it would be even more outrageous.

The description of "Lightning Arc Absolute Barrier" states that its Dou Technique is a "sphere"! Once "Lightning Arc Absolute Barrier" is used, all players within this range will suffer damage equivalent to more than half that of "Tyrant Blade - Seven Kills"! Yang Shan has already figured out how to "combo" his skills in future group battles.

Ignoring the consumption of Dou Qi, he launched the first attack with "Lingering Spirit Hundred Howls", and then used "Three Thousand Thunder Movement" to run to the center of the crowd.

One "Lightning Arc Absolute Barrier" and a whole area is wiped out in a second! That's fucking awesome!

It can only be enjoyed once; the maximum amount of Dou Qi is basically not enough for a second use.

But that's already abnormal enough.

Hopefully, he can acquire another Earth Rank Technique later, one that can significantly increase his Dou Qi qi limit.

If a large-scale offensive and defensive battle between different forces occurs later, it would be best if tens of thousands of players participated in this bombing, how many experience points and Soul Points could be collected?

Even Yang Shan couldn't figure it out with a calculator! In the end, all he needed to ask was, "Why isn't it taking off yet?"

The only thing that gave Yang Shan a headache was...

This "Lightning Arc Absolute Barrier" is actually a pay-to-win Dou Technique!

Yang Shan was not worried about Dou Technique with special and rigorous cultivation methods, such as the "Three Thousand Thunder Movement".

Because he refined the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning, when he needed to absorb lightning attribute power, the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning could provide him with a considerable boost, making his cultivation speed extremely fast.

I'm afraid of these Dou Technique, because they're both expensive and time-consuming!

Fortunately, with the excellent precedent of "Lingering Spirit Hundred Howls", the pay-to-win requirements for "Lightning Arc Absolute Barrier" are much lower.

Yang Shan didn't actually have many Spirit Stone in his pocket.

Because the price of Spirit Stone is still inflated, keeping them in your hands will only cause them to continue to depreciate.

Therefore, Yang Shan usually chooses to list his items on the Auction House.

Su Yitang, Chao Bafang, and Zhu Tianpeng also chose to hoard as few Spirit Stone as possible because of Yang Shan.

Therefore, it's definitely impossible to get Spirit Stone stones from the employees.

However, when Yang Shan needs to use a lot of Spirit Stone, he doesn't actually need to use overly complicated methods.

Just list a few pills on the Auction House.

Tian Yao Company's strategy is this: the more advanced a player is, the more resources they need to consume.

The output of resources is determined by the average player level and the current version! This indirectly suppresses the development speed of all top-tier and even super-elite players.

For example, Top Player are now starting to learn about Earth Rank Technique and Dou Technique.

The learning cost of Earth Rank Technique and Dou Technique is set according to the standards of Dou Emperor and even Dou Zong.

Currently, the highest-level player is Yang Shan, who is only Six-Star Dou Wang.

Therefore, Yang Shan also felt strained.

Especially with "The Lingering Spirit Hundred Howls", Yang Shan is now afraid that if he tries to master it to perfection, he will lose most of the money he has worked so hard to earn over several versions to save for his wife!

That's terrifying!

In this version, "The Lingering Spirit Hundred Howls" basically doesn't consider cultivating to perfection.

In version 2.0, with even higher output, the cultivation cost might be less than a third of what it is now.

Men should Hua Hua when they should, and save money when they should.

Never be a sucker!

After a brief gathering, Su Yitang and Zi Yan, looking rather tired, left the courtyard.

After saying goodbye to Xiao Xun'er, Yang Shan logged off.

Seeing Yang Shan fast asleep on the grass in the courtyard, Xiao Xun'er complained:

"This junior really doesn't care at all, sigh."

Ling Ying had arrived beside Xiao Xun'er without anyone noticing. The old man looked at Yang Shan and said with a hint of appreciation:

"With the sky as a blanket and the earth as a bed, young lady, a person who practices asceticism certainly wouldn't care about such things."

"Although I am just a nobody in the Ancient Clan, I have ventured outside the Ancient Realm in my Zao Nian. Therefore, I know that what the young masters in the Ancient Clan really lack is the kind of training that Yang Shan has."

Ling Ying asked:

"Young Miss, do you know why this old servant would rather keep it a secret from the clan leader than allow you to have contact with Yang Shan?"

Xiao Xun'er's face showed a hint of pride:

"Because the junior is really outstanding!"

Ling Ying: "Indeed, this old servant dares to say that eighty percent of the young masters of the Ancient Clan do not possess Yang Shan's temperament. In fact, those outstanding individuals who will inherit the positions of the Four Great Commanders and the Eight Great Leaders in the future will not achieve this unless they have experienced several life-and-death situations."

Xiao Xun'er: "Is this the reason why Father sent me out to gain experience?"

Ling Ying shook her head:

"Young Miss, it's likely you'll never experience any life-or-death situations in your lifetime!"

Xiao Xun'er smiled wryly, "Elder Ling is right. This is the protection that a young lady of the Ancient Clan should receive."

Xiao Xun'er subconsciously touched her brow.

There was actually a special Space Jade Slip hidden between her eyebrows.

As long as the Golden Emperor Burning Flame is fully activated, or if Xiao Xun'er takes the initiative to use it, this Space Jade Slip will open a Space Channel directly to the Ancient Realm.

At that time, the top experts of the Ancient Clan will emerge from the passage and crush any living being who dares to threaten the young lady of the Ancient Clan into ashes on the spot! Even Ling Ying possesses a Space Jade Slip! Otherwise, how could the Ancient Clan Chief, Lord Gu Yuan, be at ease relying solely on Ling Ying? Xiao Xun'er slowly walked to Yang Shan's side, squatted down, rested her chin on her hand, and looked at Yang Shan:

"Elder Ling, I can't bear to part with him."

Ling Ying: "You have to be willing to part with it, Miss. You've already reached the Dou Wang. Your training at the Jia Nan Academy is over. You can't hold out for much longer. Ling Quan will come to pick you up sooner or later."

Yang Shan turned over, but didn't open his eyes:

"Actually, I'm reluctant to part with it either."

He spoke very softly.

But Xiao Xun'er and Ling Ying will definitely hear it! Yang Shan chose to exit the game, but did not choose to leave the Game Pod! Instead, he stayed on the login screen.

Not only that, he even turned on the recording function before logging off!

Yang Shan has been staying in Xiao Xun'er's courtyard these past few days, and he's not just doing it for free.

He wanted to see if he could find an opportunity to further improve Xiao Xun'er's favorability!

We must seize every opportunity!

Persistence pays off, and Yang Shan finally got his wish! Because Yang Shan was offline, Xiao Xun'er and Ling Ying both concluded that Yang Shan was indeed fast asleep.

Xiao Xun'er was so sound asleep that even if Yang Shan leaned close to his ear and sang to him, Yang Shan wouldn't wake up!

So Yang Shan's sudden appearance and turnaround really scared Xiao Xun'er.

But after saying "I'm reluctant to part with it too," Yang Shan went offline again.

"Keep recording and see how it goes!" Ling Ying's fists clenched so tightly they cracked. "That little fox! Even I was fooled! Miss, you must be careful. You can know a person's face but not their heart. Look at Yang Shan! You must learn from this!"

Seeing Ling Ying's gritted teeth, Xiao Xun'er was both amused and exasperated. "Elder Ling, I know, but there's no need to be like this with my junior. I trust him."

Ling Ying: "How much did he hear just now?"

Xiao Xun'er: "It's also because we didn't take him into consideration and started chatting right away. I guess our junior was woken up by us. Look at him now."

As she spoke, Xiao Xun'er even reached out to touch Yang Shan's head and cheek.

"He was sleeping so soundly. He was exhausted today, but he insisted on not resting. He had to make me laugh until I was in stitches before he would stop."

As Xiao Xun'er spoke, her eyes seemed to fill with sand. "After I turned twelve, it seems like my father never comforted me again."

Ling Ying was speechless for a moment.

Indeed, everything the Ancient Clan gave Xiao Xun'er would make any renowned Dou Zun expert in Central Plains envious.

But the care that the Ancient Clan showed to Xiao Xun'er seemed to always stem from her bloodline and her identity.

Therefore, no one would simply "coax" Xiao Xun'er; they would only flatter her, build relationships, or have her pursued by peers.

Even Xiao Xun'er's father felt that Xiao Xun'er had grown up and should no longer be coddled like a child.

But Xiao Xun'er has always needed to be coaxed since she was a child!

Having witnessed all of this, Yang Shan chose to log on again.

He took a grape from his Storage Ring, peeled it quickly without even opening his eyes, and brought it to Xiao Xun'er's mouth. "Open your mouth, ah!"

Ling Ying was right there, yet Yang Shan was so bold!

Xiao Xun'er almost instinctively opened her mouth and ate the grape.

Xiao Xun'er asked:

Why won't you open your eyes?

"Because I need to go back to sleep."

Yang Shan paused for a moment, then said, "Actually, it's because I don't want to see my senior crying; it breaks my heart."

Yang Shan turned over again, his back to Xiao Xun'er: "Senior, I'm going back to sleep."

[Ding! Player, please note that your actions have touched a soft spot deep within Xiao Xun'er's heart. Xiao Xun'er's favorability +5, current favorability: 25!]

Perhaps because of the long period of accumulation, or perhaps because the separation was inevitable, this time, Xiao Xun'er's favorability increased significantly! Yang Shan is truly gone this time.

Because on the login screen, he saw Xiao Xun'er proudly saying to Ling Ying:

"Look, my junior is willing to coax me anytime!"

This time, the online session was again packed with content, Yang Shan is really exhausted.

Even though he was in a light sleep during the game, Yang Shan still felt very sleepy.

The main problem is that it consumes a lot of energy.

Yang Shan forced himself to eat some light noodles, sat for another hour, and then went to sleep. (For someone with a sensitive stomach, it's not advisable to move around right after eating.) When Yang Shan logged back into the game and opened his eyes, Ling Ying was no longer in sight.

A peeled grape is right in front of me.

"Open your mouth, ah!"

Perhaps this was Xiao Xun'er's "return gift".

Yang Shan Shan's features almost scrunched up together. "Ugh, it's sour!"

Xiao Xun'er covered her mouth and laughed:

"Who gave you permission to eavesdrop?"

"That can't be called eavesdropping?"

Yang Shan said irritably:

"Senior, you spoke to that elder without any restraint, and I'm not deaf. But it doesn't matter. I'm not interested in any Ancient Clan or Ancient Realm. Senior, let me know in advance when you're leaving, so I can see you off."

Xiao Xun'er was taken aback. "You, junior, didn't you say you were reluctant to part with it before? How come you're so carefree now?"

Yang Shan: "What can I change now?"

Xiao Xun'er: "No."

"Since it's impossible, then be more carefree. Leave the sadness to those you'll never see again, and keep the reluctance in your heart for those you'll see again in the future. When you meet again, you can express your reluctance once more."

Yang Shan got up and stretched:

"Parting is the prelude to meeting again; the song may end, but the performance never truly ends."

Xiao Xun'er looked at Yang Shan intently:

"Junior, I can always learn something from you."

Yang Shan: "Just don't abandon me after you've learned everything."

Xiao Xun'er answered instinctively, "Yes, of course I would. How could I not want you?"

Xiao Xun'er then realized that Yang Shan's words had a hidden meaning!

Xiao Xun'er, unusually, playfully punched Yang Shan on the shoulder. "Junior! You're naughty!"

Has anyone ever seen Xiao Xun'er act coquettishly?

Yang Shan should be the second one.

The first one should be Xiao Xun'er's biological father, Gu Yuan! Xiao Xun'er always felt that Yang Shan had a magical power about him.

When she was with him, Xiao Xun'er was always exceptionally relaxed, regardless of whether there were other people around, and she would even reveal her innermost emotions to Yang Shan.

The knocking was abrupt.

"Xiao Xun'er, Yang Shan, are you there?"

Xiao Xun'er waved her hand, and the door was blown open by a gust of wind.

Great Elder Su Qian walked in with his hands behind his back.

Yang Shan and Xiao Xun'er were preparing to bow in greeting.

Su Qian waved his hand. "Let's skip the formalities. You two are now great contributors to the Jia Nan Academy. I wouldn't dare to put on airs like that!"

"Great Elder Su Qian, you came here specifically for this reason, could it be..."

Yang Shan didn't know why, but he suddenly used Su Yitang's signature move.

Rub your hands together! In Su Yitang's words, "Rubbing your hands together brings good fortune! Rub your hands together, and you'll have everything you need!"

Great Elder Su Qian didn't waste any time and took out a wooden box from his Storage Ring.

Yang Shan was very familiar with the length of this wooden box!

Several of his weapons were initially stored in similar wooden boxes! Su Qian placed the wooden box on the table and opened the lid.

Yang Shan's soul was completely captivated by what was inside that wooden box!

The beast's head roars, forming a sword beast; the Blade Sheath has intricate patterns, and its entire body is as black as ink.

"Don't just stare, give it a try!"

Su Qian casually waved his hand, and the Side Blade flew out of the wooden box.

Yang Shan snatched the sword, his hand touching the hilt. The blade was drawn, producing a melodious whistling sound! The blade was as red as blood! Its name— Blood Roar! A mid-grade spiritual weapon, Golden Word Seal! Su Qian asked knowingly:

"Little Friend Yang Shan, are you satisfied with this knife?"

I've reached 4,000 words. I'll save the Blood Roar panel for tomorrow; that should fill 100 words, haha.

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