Gu Chengming, You Were Born a Demon
The next day, before dawn, Gu Chengming woke early.
It wasn't because he'd slept poorly the night before. On the contrary, after obtaining the Dao Conduit, his mind had never felt clearer.
—That could also be taken as indirect proof that the Dao Conduit was good for one's health.
Sitting cross-legged on his bunk, Gu Chengming began analyzing the description and uses of this new CG.
It had two abilities, one for offense and one for defense. "Fortune Borrowing" could intercept a fellow Daoist's opportunities, while "Retreat" could take him behind a fellow Daoist.
The method for obtaining a fellow Daoist's Karma, however, was rather subtle.
The other person had to sincerely acknowledge, "You are my fellow Daoist." The definition of a fellow Daoist was already broad, and the requirement of sincerity left plenty of wiggle room. The literal description didn't truly convey how difficult it might be.
Gu Chengming thought it over and decided he needed to conduct an experiment.
Not because he was eager to accumulate fellow Daoist Karma, but because he needed to clarify a few things.
First, he needed to determine just how high the activation threshold was, and whether the other person would notice.
He opened his eyes and looked through the cabin window toward the deck.
Dawn had yet to break. The far northern sky was a deep indigo, with a few fading stars suspended along the horizon. There was already movement on the deck.
Chu Heng stood at the bow, adjusting the compass, while Jiang Yun crouched beside him. The two were discussing their course in low voices.
Gu Chengming's gaze lingered on Jiang Yun for two breaths.
—He would be the test subject.
The reason for choosing Jiang Yun was simple.
Jiang Yun had