Fulfill One Wish for Me!

"Grandfather, I was wrong! I won't dare do it again!" Luo Ze put on a pitiful expression, trying to muddle through by acting cute.

Of course, while acting cute might have been shameless, it still couldn't save him from double the running and push-ups!

Besides, Elder Long was an elder who wouldn't yield to either soft or hard tactics.

"Oh, right, Grandfather, Na'er!"

Compared to his own punishment, Luo Ze was more concerned about Na'er's condition. She had used up an enormous amount of life force to heal him; even a Soul Master wouldn't be able to withstand such a drain.

"Don't worry. There's an immense amount of life energy in that little girl's body. That tiny bit of expenditure means nothing to her. Rest easy," Elder Long said slowly.

"That's great. Na'er is all right!" The weight in Luo Ze's heart finally lifted.

"Rest for the morning, then continue running this afternoon. An additional five hundred push-ups and five hundred sit-ups. No food until you finish your training!" Elder Long roared furiously.

"I got it, Grandfather. I'll go find Na'er first! See you this afternoon!" Luo Ze waved his hand and quickly fled the scene.

What was training compared to Na'er?

Watching Luo Ze's retreating back, Elder Long's stern expression gradually relaxed, only for his brows to furrow tightly the next moment.

"Elder Long, what's wrong? Did the Spirit Pagoda refuse Luo Ze?" Wang Mu rarely saw Elder Long frown so deeply. Thinking something major had happened, he hurriedly asked.

"How could that be? Those young people may be somewhat rigid, but when it comes to major matters of right and wrong, they know what's important. Besides, with such an outstanding successor as Luo Ze, would they refuse if it were you?" Elder Long said.

"If it's good news, then there's no need for you to be frowning, is there?" Wang Mu continued.

Elder Long sighed. What he had brought back this time was not merely good news, but bad news as well.

Regarding Luo Ze's unique Kirin Martial Soul, he had specifically consulted the records in a secret chamber at the Spirit Pagoda headquarters.

The result had greatly shocked him!

The Ancient Books contained only a few brief lines describing this kind of Martial Soul.

The bloodline was too powerful. Without the support of "equal strength," death was inevitable!

In other words, this Martial Soul was simply too dangerous. From the day it appeared in the world, no one had ever successfully controlled it. Its owner was destined to die!

"What? According to the Ancient Books, doesn't that mean Little Ze is doomed to die?!" Wang Mu's eyes widened in shock.

"No! There is still hope. The Ancient Books also say that as long as he possesses equal strength, the owner can control it!" Elder Long clenched his fists and stared ahead, his gaze flickering. As long as there was even a sliver of hope, he would never give up!

"You mean training his physique until it reaches the same level as the Kirin Martial Soul?" Wang Mu guessed tentatively.

"Yes. Ancient Books once said that the physique is also one of humanity's origins. As long as we treat it like metal being forged, hammering it without end and tempering it continuously, perhaps it can become what the books call 'equal strength'!"

Of course, this was merely Elder Long's personal conjecture. Across the entire Douluo Continent, there had never been such a precedent in history.

Tempering a person's physique to the utmost limit would not only forge Luo Ze's body, but also hone his inner will.

Once he succeeded, Luo Ze would be like a phoenix soaring into the sky, reborn through nirvana!

"Wang Mu, starting tomorrow, make arrangements for the boy to attend Red Mountain Academy. Leave his physical training to me, but the common knowledge of Soul Masters must still be taught by the school's teachers."

"We can't have him cut off from society while he trains," Elder Long said.

"Yes. I'll contact the headmaster of Red Mountain Academy right away!" Wang Mu bowed to Elder Long, then turned and left the hotel.

Afternoon arrived, and they were once again at the beach outside Aolai City.

But this time, Luo Ze was not alone. Two figures, one old and one young, sat on a bench not far away. They were Elder Long, who had come to supervise him, and Na'er, who had come to cheer him on.

"Little Ze, same rules as always. One lap within half an hour, plus five hundred push-ups and five hundred sit-ups. You know what happens if you don't finish!"

Seeing the look in his grandfather's eyes, one that seemed capable of devouring a person whole, Luo Ze couldn't help but shiver.

After resting for the entire morning, Luo Ze's Spiritual Power had recovered considerably. Though he had not yet returned to his peak condition, this bit of training was still a piece of cake to him!

Besides, with her here, how could he possibly not give it everything he had?

"Go, Luo Ze!" Na'er shouted loudly, cheering him on!

Luo Ze smiled faintly. Training had always seemed boring to him, but now he felt strength filling his entire body. Like a cheetah that had locked onto its prey, he shot forward in an instant!

What followed was Luo Ze's personal performance. Not only did he break the twenty-nine-minute record once more, but he also completed his additional punishment within half an hour.

Throughout the process, Luo Ze did not rest even once. He completed the entire training regimen in one continuous burst.

This unusual behavior made Elder Long pause in surprise. Luo Ze could normally complete his tasks ahead of schedule as well, but he always treated training like a game. He had never taken it as seriously as he did today.

Looks like this brat wants something from me. It should be related to that little girl.

Elder Long turned his gaze toward Na'er. Aside from her unknown identity and origins, whether in appearance or character, she was more than worthy of his grandson!

He himself had never had children, so naturally, he did not want his grandson to end up like him, living alone until old age.

An hour later, Luo Ze finished his afternoon training at an astonishing speed. There was no sign of fatigue on his face; instead, he seemed even more energized.

He slowly walked over to Elder Long's side and cautiously asked, "Grandfather, does today count as exceeding my training quota?"

"It does," Elder Long answered.

"Then, seeing how outstanding I performed today, could you grant me one little request?!" Luo Ze looked at Elder Long expectantly.

"If it's about taking in Na'er, then you can save your request. Do you think your grandfather is such an unreasonable person?" Elder Long answered before he could even ask.

"Huh?! How did you know?" Luo Ze looked at Elder Long in surprise. Was his intention really that obvious?

"Hmph. Who in this world understands you better than your grandfather?" Elder Long looked at Luo Ze disdainfully. That little scheme of his was written all over his face.

"Hehe, looks like my very first attempt at plotting was exposed completely!" Luo Ze scratched his head awkwardly.

Still, the outcome was good! Why care so much about the process? Luo Ze comforted himself this way.

"You two, report to Red Mountain Academy before eight tomorrow morning. I've already had your identities arranged. Go to school properly for me!" Elder Long slowly rose to his feet and ordered them in the tone of an elder.

"Great! Does that mean training can be suspended for a while?! Going to school takes a lot of time, Grandfather!" Seemingly having found a shortcut to slacking off, Luo Ze craftily seized upon the gap in Elder Long's words.

"Hehe, fine. To reward you for helping someone in need, starting tomorrow, your running laps will increase to two, and you must finish them before class begins."

"If you fail to complete them, just wait for me to throw you into the Far North!"