Combat Training

Sheng Jiu dusted himself off and yelled at Kiana, "What kind of aim is that? I barely moved and you still missed me. Are you cross-eyed?"

Everyone stared, dumbfounded, not understanding what had just happened. Yae Sakura covered her mouth, looking astonished at Bronya. "How did he do that? I couldn't even see his movements!"

Bronya nodded gently. "Bronya understands." She then summoned Heavy Trooper Bunny and played a video for Yae Sakura. After slowing the playback to 0.7 times speed, the two of them finally saw Sheng Jiu's movements clearly.

In the replay, the first bullet fired was dodged by Sheng Jiu tilting his head at the last second before hitting him. Sheng Jiu then actively reached out and grabbed the second bullet accurately. Immediately after, Sheng Jiu slashed horizontally, splitting the third and fourth bullets.

The movements were so fast that they were impossible to see without slow motion. Therefore, besides Himeko, Bronya, and Fu Hua on the periphery, no one else saw Sheng Jiu's actions.

Kiana looked at the unharmed Sheng Jiu as if questioning reality. She then carefully examined the Glock in her hand, repeatedly confirming it was fine before saying to Sheng Jiu, "You... How is that possible! I definitely hit you just now!"

Sheng Jiu looked innocent. "No, I didn't feel anything. Want to try again?"

Hearing Sheng Jiu's nonchalant reply, Kiana became enraged and raised her Glock. "Ahhhhh! I refuse to believe this! Eat lead, you scoundrel!" She then unleashed dozens of bullets at Sheng Jiu.

Sheng Jiu smiled slightly and flickered, drawing his Alloy Katana and slashing left and right in the air twice. Six broken bullet heads fell to the ground. He then did a side flip, dodging the remaining bullets in a flash.

"Hmph, it seems you're quite good at dodging. Let's see just how good you are!" Kiana roared, throwing away her Glock and charging at Sheng Jiu.

"Hey, wait, wait, I don't hit girls..." Before Sheng Jiu could finish speaking, a fist the size of a sandbag flew towards him. At the same time, Sheng Jiu slowly raised his hand and steadily caught Kiana's fist. Kiana was shocked, then swung a knife-hand strike at Sheng Jiu's neck with her right hand.

Just as Kiana's knife-hand was about to touch Sheng Jiu, he suddenly let go and fell backward, narrowly avoiding the strike that should have been unavoidable. Sheng Jiu then pushed off the ground with one hand and performed a backflip, creating distance.

"Phew... that was close... This woman is really reckless..." Sheng Jiu said, still shaken.

However, before he could catch his breath, Kiana charged at him again like a cannonball. She then kicked his katana out of his hand.

Sheng Jiu's pupils constricted. He dodged sideways and slapped at Kiana.

Kiana turned nimbly to avoid the blow and grabbed Sheng Jiu's ankle, pulling hard.

Sheng Jiu lost his balance and fell to the ground.

Kiana delivered a front kick towards Sheng Jiu. He rolled to dodge it and then, as if possessed, wrapped his arms around Kiana's long legs.

Kiana was shocked. "Let go, you bastard!" Her movements became chaotic as she tried to shake off Sheng Jiu, who was clinging to her legs.

Kiana lifted Sheng Jiu off the ground. Seizing the opportunity, he clasped her hands with both of his and pinned her against the wall.

"Do you give up?" Sheng Jiu asked with a sly grin at Kiana, who was pressed against the wall.

"Give up my foot! You attacked me unfairly! Let go if you have the guts, and we'll fight again!" Kiana cursed softly, a mix of shame and anger on her face.

"Clap, clap, clap—" Applause came from a distance. Himeko walked slowly towards the two, her face grim. "You two are quite something."

"Not that amazing, it's just..." Sheng Jiu started to speak humbly, but then he saw Yae Sakura frantically signaling him from behind Himeko. Sheng Jiu immediately understood and shut his mouth.

"Do you two even realize what you're doing?! Tell me! What are you doing? How did you end up almost kissing while fighting?! Are you dating?!"

"Kiana, and you too, Sheng Jiu! Both of you run twenty laps around the track! Immediately!" Himeko roared.

"No way, Commander (Aunt Himeko!)!" Sheng Jiu and Kiana cried out in unison. But under Himeko's authority, they were forced to put on the Double Gravity Restraint Training Suits and obediently went for their run. Himeko's expression softened slightly as she watched their retreating figures.

"I hope these two will calm down a bit after this..." Yae Sakura said with a light laugh, walking up to Himeko.

Himeko sighed. "Yae Sakura, go check on Theresa's preparations. I'll go see her later."

"Understood, leave it to me." Yae Sakura nodded and turned to leave. Himeko looked at the remaining people. "Had enough watching? Do I need to invite you all? Everyone, continue training!"

"Yes!"

On the 800-meter track, the two ran side by side, drawing the attention of other students.

"It's all your fault that I have to be punished too!" Kiana complained as she ran.

"I'm a victim here too. Who knew it would turn out like this..." Sheng Jiu defended himself, sounding wronged.

"Ugh, what is this gravity restraint suit? Who would invent something like this! I'm dying (?д?;)!"

After running more than ten laps, Kiana's stamina began to fail, and her speed slowed.

"Hey, you! Keep going!" Sheng Jiu encouraged her when he saw this.

"I... I can't run anymore..." Kiana said, panting.

Sheng Jiu hesitated, then reached out and took Kiana's hand, pulling her along.

"You..." A faint blush appeared on Kiana's face, but she didn't pull her hand away.

Led by Sheng Jiu, they finally completed the twenty laps. Although they were both exhausted and panting, a strange feeling arose in Kiana's heart.

I didn't think this guy was actually pretty decent... What am I thinking! I only like Yae Sakura! Kiana thought to herself.

"Hey," Kiana nudged Sheng Jiu, who was leaning against the railing, gasping for breath. "I didn't think you were as annoying as I imagined."

"Obviously, I'm a very warm-hearted person!"

"Save it. Come on, since you helped me out today, I'll treat you to dinner!"

"There's such a good thing? Then I won't be polite!"

"Wait for us! Yae Sakura and Bronya are waiting for us over there!"