Just a Little Bit of Waste Xiao Wu

Watching his little childhood sweetheart looking so utterly exhausted, Jiang Ci'an did not call out her little secret, but instead followed the flow and picked up a cup from the stone table nearby.

This was a cultivation supplement he had successfully formulated after testing the medicinal properties on Tang San dozens of times.

The medicinal properties were mild and easy to absorb, perfect for replenishing the nutrients the body required after high-intensity training.

"You don't have to push yourself to the limit every single time," Jiang Ci'an said softly while handing the supplement to Xiao Xiao.

"Just cultivate slowly; after all, too much is as bad as too little, and there's no need to rush."

"I know..."

Xiao Xiao said as she took a sip of the supplement.

Feeling the easily absorbed medicinal power within the supplement being naturally assimilated by the "Body Tempering Method" circulating within her body, a warm sensation spread through her limbs and bones. Xiao Xiao let out a long, comfortable sigh, and her body, leaning against Jiang Ci'an, softened even further.

She closed her eyes, her tone soft and sweet, yet tinged with a hint of seriousness.

"...I just don't want to be left too far behind by you."

They both possessed innate full soul power, and she even had twin martial souls, plus she had obtained her soul ring a month earlier than Jiang Ci'an.

Yet, after half a year, she had just broken through to level fifteen, while Jiang Ci'an had already been at level sixteen for some time.

There was no jealousy; she only felt that she wasn't living up to her potential.

Xiao Xiao: (⩌⤚⩌)

Looking at Xiao Xiao's slumped little face again, Jiang Ci'an's gaze turned gentle.

His little childhood sweetheart was just like this; although she looked small, very delicate and easy to bully, and was prone to shyness and hiding behind him when facing outsiders.

But in reality, Xiao Xiao had a stubborn personality and never gave up easily; she would strive to do everything as well as she possibly could.

And this, naturally, included cultivation.

He smiled and said gently, "Take your time. You have twin martial souls, after all. Once you reach the Title Douluo rank, that will be your period of rapid improvement. By then, who knows, maybe I won't even be improving as fast as you..."

Xiao Xiao blinked, and not knowing what she had thought of, her eyes flickered. A strange sense of fighting spirit emerged, and she even started drinking the supplement faster.

Jiang Ci'an smiled. Although he didn't know what strange things his little childhood sweetheart had imagined, he knew he had managed to comfort her.

Looking at the girl's flushed cheeks, which bore a healthy glow from her recent exercise, the wisps of heat naturally steaming from her fair skin, and that undeniable youthful vitality, Jiang Ci'an silently calculated in his heart.

The "Martial Way" was just getting started, and for now, the upper limit did not seem very high.

The current "Body Tempering Method" was essentially about mobilizing soul power. While absorbing and refining soul power, it used a specific frequency to wash over certain acupoints, thereby strengthening the physical body from the inside out.

Over the past six months, relying on the "Body Tempering Method," his soul power cultivation had gone from level twelve, just after his breakthrough, to level sixteen today.

At this rate, he expected to reach level twenty in another six to eight months, and by then, his physical strength would be enough to support him in absorbing a thousand-year soul ring.

Xiao Xiao had started the "Body Tempering Method" later than him and had only just broken through to level fifteen recently, but she was expected to reach level twenty in another eight to ten months, qualifying her to absorb a thousand-year soul ring as well.

Everything looked quite good, but unfortunately, all of this was limited to the initial stages.

The "Body Tempering Method" was highly efficient partly because their cultivation was still low, making improvement naturally fast, and partly because body refinement was most effective in the early stages.

However, if they entered the later stages, the "Body Tempering Method" would inevitably lose its potency; it was impossible to maintain this rate of progress forever.

Therefore, he needed to continue exploring.

To be honest, he really wanted to meet that Electrolux right now. If he could obtain the complete Divine Throne Knight System from him, his "Martial Way" might be completed much faster.

Unfortunately, that was just wishful thinking.

Once he successfully acquired that Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, he might be able to go to the Star Dou Great Forest to give it a try.

Jiang Ci'an shook his head, deciding not to dwell on it too much.

Although he couldn't get his hands on the Knight System for the time being, he wasn't without other methods, not with the Virtual World in his grasp.

He already had a plan.

It was just that this plan was a bit hard on Xiao Wu...

After accompanying Xiao Xiao for a short rest, Jiang Ci'an stood up, walked to the spot where Xiao Xiao had been standing, and turned to look at her.

"Come on."

Xiao Xiao understood. She raised her hands and summoned the Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron. Without hesitation, all three cauldrons appeared, hovering above Jiang Ci'an's head as black ripples poured down.

This was the unspoken understanding they had developed while cultivating together.

Xiao Xiao used this to practice controlling her martial soul, while Jiang Ci'an took the opportunity to practice the "Body Tempering Method" to improve his physique and soul power.

However, compared to Xiao Xiao's slightly sluggish movements, Jiang Ci'an was clearly more proficient.

His movements were calm and unhurried; every strike and stance flowed like water without the slightest sign of strain. His horse stance was steady, and his movements of opening and pushing his palms carried a sense of effortless relaxation, as if the pressure from the Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron above his head meant nothing to him.

The two continued to cultivate like this until sunset.

After finishing, they sat at the stone table in the backyard, eating the soul beast meat meal ordered from a restaurant in town.

This energy-rich food was carefully selected; it could satisfy their appetites while providing the nutrients their bodies needed for cultivation.

After dinner, Xiao Xiao conscientiously went to the courtyard to continue her cultivation.

She summoned her small cauldron to carry on her back and began another round of training.

Jiang Ci'an watched her, but he did not stop her.

He had been keeping a close eye on Xiao Xiao's physical condition, and the current intensity was still well within her limits, so there would be no issues.

If there were truly a problem, he would naturally intervene.

Watching Xiao Xiao continue her hard work in the twilight, Jiang Ci'an did not waste any time himself; he turned and returned to his room.

He sat on the bed, closed his eyes, calmed his mind, and connected with his martial soul. Immediately, the familiar sensation of falling washed over him.

Everything around him faded away rapidly, and new scenes emerged from the void, layering over one another to envelop him.

Jiang Ci'an had long since grown accustomed to this process of entry.

Soon, the surroundings brightened, and Jiang Ci'an appeared before a grand gate.

He raised his eyes to look at the four large characters "Notting Academy" on the plaque, and Jiang Ci'an understood immediately. Without the slightest hesitation in his stride, he walked straight past the two bored guards at the entrance.

The guards continued their conversation, completely unaware of the youth walking past them; their gazes did not shift even a fraction.

The effect of "Indifference" had already silently blanketed the area.

Entering the academy, passing through corridors and courtyards, Jiang Ci'an moved with practiced ease. Before long, he arrived at a wide, open lawn.

Blue Silver Grass covered the ground, swaying gently in the breeze. From a distance, it looked like a smooth, spread-out piece of silk, quite a beautiful sight.

And upon that lawn stood two familiar figures.