Chapter 434: Terrifying Progress
Terrifying Progress . . .
The sword wielded by Bing-Er was no ordinary weapon; it was the Ice Soul Sword crafted by Cha Eun Xiao. Though he had been pressed for ti during its creation, the sword's excellence was undeniable. The secret to its unique quality lay in the material used—the Ice Soul Essence, among the finest available. As a result, the sword possessed both crystalline clarity and an icy, fashionable elegance.
Its craftsmanship was remarkable, and Bing-Er was instantly captivated upon seeing it. She had even indulged in a bit of play-acting, using teary-eyed coquettishness to persuade Cha Eun Xiao to part with it. Following that, she had beco inseparable from the sword, occasionally fastening it to her waist like a seasoned swordswoman, awaiting Cha Eun Xiao's admiration.
Having completed her swordplay practice for the day, Bing-Er ceased her movents, and the dazzling sword lights gradually dissipated. She gasped for breath, beads of sweat forming on her forehead, and her cheeks flushed from the exertion.
It was at this mont that her eyes fell upon Cha Eun Xiao standing in the doorway. Delighted, she called out to him and rushed over, throwing her arms around him. She nestled her head against his chest, inadvertently leaving sweat stains on his clothing.
Cha Eun Xiao affectionately patted her head. "Why the sudden burst of diligence, my girl?"
Indignant, Bing-Er retorted, "When have I ever been anything but diligent? Humph..." Her pouty expression quickly gave way to a joyful one as she continued, "Master, I believe I've made significant progress."
Cha Eun Xiao blinked, genuinely impressed by her statent. He didn't think she was boasting; her rapid advancent was clear to see. It had been only two days since he last saw her, yet her improvent was substantial. Though he couldn't imdiately determine the extent of her progress, it was evident in her refined swordplay.
He decided to verify her progress by examining her ridians. Cha Eun Xiao tapped her wrist and connected with her ridians using a trace of spiritual qi. After a brief examination, he was utterly astounded.
Within Bing-Er's body, spiritual qi coursed with boundless intensity.
"What is this?" Cha Eun Xiao exclaid, his eyes wide with astonishnt. It felt as though he were beholding a miraculous phenonon. His throat grew dry, and he stamred, "You've reached... level 5 of the Earth Origin Stage?"
Upon witnessing her swordplay and sensing the peculiar sword aura, Cha Eun Xiao had inferred that Bing-Er had achieved a significant breakthrough. He suspected she might have reached the Earth Origin Stage, albeit he assud it was likely only at level 1 or 2. To his astonishnt, she had actually attained level 5 of the Earth Origin Stage.
[This is simply astounding. Unbelievable!]
"Girl, did you consu any peculiar food or substances over the past two days?" Cha Eun Xiao inquired, his brow furrowing with concern.
He harbored suspicions that Bing-Er might have inadvertently ingested unique materials during this ti, which could explain her remarkable progress. If her advancents were solely due to her individual efforts, it would defy the laws of nature and be almost unbelievable.
"What did I eat? Nothing out of the ordinary..." Bing-Er rolled her eyes while attempting to recollect. "Just regular als—rice, vegetables, so at, but not much..."
Cha Eun Xiao was left montarily speechless.
[I inquired about any special consumption, not your regular als! I must have frad my question incorrectly. Let rephrase it.] He posed the question again, only to learn that Bing-Er had not consud any unusual materials. He was perplexed. If her progress had occurred without the aid of such substances, it raised serious questions.
The truth was that her swift advancent was genuine. This realization left Cha Eun Xiao flabbergasted.
A girl with no prior knowledge of martial arts, who had suffered nurous broken bones and had never undertaken any form of cultivation, had unexpectedly evolved into a level 5 Earth Origin Stage cultivator in just three months. This ant she had made leaps that would typically require an entire lifeti for an average cultivator. Furthermore, she had to factor in the ti she had spent recuperating from her injuries.
[How... how is this possible?]
"Girl, how did you manage this?" Cha Eun Xiao inquired, concerned. "There must be sothing amiss!"
"How did I do it? I didn't really take it too seriously..." Bing-Er blinked, her confusion evident. She didn't quite grasp Cha Eun Xiao's concern as she explained, "Do you know my typical routine? I clean the room, read books, water the flowers, and occasionally ditate... Sotis, I practice with the sword and rest when I get tired... That's all. I haven't done anything special, really!"
Cha Eun Xiao drew a deep breath, then another, attempting to regain his composure.
He felt utterly at a loss for words.
[Cleaning the room, reading books, tending to the flowers, ditating occasionally, playing with the sword now and then, nothing special...
Indeed, nothing special at all. It's akin to spending three days fishing and two days drying nets. Yet she has reached level 5 of the Earth Origin Stage with this routine.]
"I really don't know what to say now..." Cha Eun Xiao admitted, his voice weary.
He had co to realize that the world was vast and full of surprises, and even Xiao Monarch was rely a frog at the bottom of a well.
"Master..." Bing-Er appeared sowhat perturbed. She bit her lip and lowered her head as though she had done sothing wrong. "You asked about how I cultivate. Did I disappoint you with my laziness? Have I let you down? If so, I will strive harder. I promise to redouble my efforts, to practice sword, ditate, and cultivate diligently..."
Cha Eun Xiao's face resembled a ripe tomato; he was rendered speechless.
[Slow progress?
This is swifter than any supernatural phenonon in the world!
And she describes it as slow?]
If anyone else had dared to claim that Bing-Er's progress was slow, Cha Eun Xiao might have been tempted to drown them in a deluge of incredulity.
[If this is what you consider slow, then what in the world is fast? Her progress could rival the swiftness of heavenly lightning!]
"No, no, no. You're actually... not slow," Cha Eun Xiao managed to utter, though it was a challenge for him. "Of course, it wouldn't hurt to put in a bit more effort, but don't push yourself too hard. You're certainly not slow at all."
As the words escaped his lips, he could feel his face burning with embarrassnt.
[I'm really speaking without a shred of self-awareness.]
Bing-Er's eyes sparkled with delight as she nodded in agreent. She appeared elated by his words.
However, the realization that she was in Cha Eun Xiao's arms prompted a blush to creep across her cheeks. She quickly withdrew from his embrace and, sowhat bashfully, offered, "You haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll prepare sothing for you. I'll be back shortly."
"No need to rush," Cha Eun Xiao replied, seizing the opportunity to examine her face. He was now convinced that she had ntally returned to her true age, which perfectly matched her youthful appearance.
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