"Master, you've been sitting there for a while. What are you doing anyway? Your body keeps glowing." Xiao Xue asked, she tilted her head and look at him curiously.

"I'm eating knowledge." He has been sitting on his bed, tapping 'yes' for thousands of times. It has been ten hours and there are still over 8000 books left.

"Eating?" Xiao Xue suddenly remembered that Elder Ye sends a flicker of light to her and a bunch of memories starts to appear in her head. Except that by Elder Ye's light is a lot smaller compared to the light that surrounded Zhen Lun.

"Elder Ye did that to me." Xiao Xue said. She climbed up to Zhen Lun's shoulder and laid her head down on top of his head. She wanted to sleep.

"He did that to you?" He asked Elder Ye to impart his techniques to him but he actually told him that he can't. 'I guess I still haven't won his trust.'

"I'll be done in another few hours, So your going to sleep on top of me?" Zhen Lun doesn't really mind her sitting on top of him

Since Xiao Xue is not saying a word I guess it means yes.

'I should keep going.'

[Book Consumed]

[Book Consumed]

[Book Consumed]

...

...

...

[Book Consumed]

[Cultivation Technique Leveled up]

'It finally reached level ten!' With current speed, he could reach a breakthrough in an hour.

There are still two hundred books left.

[Books quality is too low]

[Cannot be consumed]

All of the books that he bought has relatively low quality. They have an average quality of three only.

"System, So I need quality above how much to further upgrade the Cultivation Technique?"

[You'll need quality above ten]

Sigh*

Where can he find the books with quality above ten? The highest quality was made by Elder Yu and that's only eight.

'I can only make them myself.' Zhen Lun was prepared to use Spiritual Writing and create his own book.

On the way back he has also brought other things than Cultivation Technique books. This time he has bought some high-quality paper along with inks and writing tools.

He also spotted a few techniques that pique his interest, one fo them was similar to 'Wind Walk'. Even though it was a low-quality technique compared to 'Wind Walk', it won't matter as it will be reworked by the system.

[Book consumed]

[Wind Run Learned]

[Wind Run]

Active Skill, Increase your Movement Speed for 100 %

Duration: 30 Seconds

Cooldown: 5 Minutes

The other was a famous skill that was commonly used by the soldiers of this city. It is also a low-quality technique but it is quite powerful.

[Destructive Stomp]

Active Skill, With a stomp of your feet you create a huge shockwave around you.

(The radius of the shockwave depends on your STR and The power of the shockwave depends on your QI)

Cooldown: 2 Minute

'She really slept on my head.' Zhen Lun carefully put Xiao Xue down on the bed. With her being sound asleep, he carefully removed her from his head as he doesn't want to wake her up.

Sitting on the chair, with the papers and ink ready, He activated 'Spiritual Writing.'.

Consequently, a screen popped out.

[Which skill do you want to write?]

Suprisingly there are only two sets of skills appeared on the screen. They were Fire Palm and Cultivation Technique nothing else.

Zhen Lun chose Cultivation Technique. As soon as he did that, His hand moved by themselves, writing countless words into the paper.

As he waits for himself finish writing the book, one hour has passed and he reached a breakthrough as he finished writing the book.

[Intermediate Spiritual Refining reached!]

[Cultivation Technique Book is finished]

He can't believe that he just wrote a book which is full of words, Each page is full to the brim.

'Wait, I am reading the book right now. So, why did the system react?'

"System, I want to consume this book."

[You are forbidden to consume a book that is made by yourself]

"You didn't tell me there's such a thing!"

[You didn't ask]

'Fine, I won't argue with you.'

"Now, what..." At this rate, he has to go to the capital hoping that there's someone that can write a book that has quality above ten.

Right now, he has no choice but to wait. Waiting for himself to reach Body Harmonizing Realm so that he could visit Elder Yu just like he was told to do.

'I'll just practice my Water Sword Technique while waiting for the next breakthrough.'

He stored all of the furniture in the living room in his inventory and begins to practice his sword technique.

Time slowly passed as Zhen Lun was practicing his sword technique.

[Water Sword Technique leveled up]

[Advanced Spiritual Refining Realm reached!]

[Water Sword Technique leveled up]

[Pinnacle Spiritual Refining Realm reached!]

[Water Sword Technique leveled up]

...

Xiao Xue has awoken a few hours ago and she's been watching Zhen Lun practicing his sword.

'It's pretty.' At this moment Xiao Xue is mesmerized by Zhen Lun's movements. 'I wonder if I could do that.'

While Xiao Xue was watching him, Zhen Lun was getting stressed.

"The movement is getting more complex since Level five." It was getting harder to follow the movements that were provided in his mind. So far he has only mastered 63 sets of moves.

It will take him an hour or longer to master another set of moves.

'There are still about a day before I get to Body Harmonizing realm. I hope that I could quickly get the Water Sword Technique to Level ten.'

While Zhen Lun is so focused on his practice, he didn't notice that there's a girl that was observing him.

Stare...

Even to the point, following his movements, Zhen Lun still didn't notice her as he was closing his eyes the entire time to see the image in his mind.

...

...

[Water Sword Technique Leveled up]

...

...

[Water Sword Technique Leveled up]

[Body Harmonizing Realm reached]

'Finally a breakthrough.' He didn't manage to get it level ten as it was harder than he expected.

Zhen Lun opened his eyes, only to see Xiao Xue was in a weird position. "What are you doing?"

"Following your movement." Xiao Xue answered. She immediately performs every moves that she has learned. Each of her movement was a little rigid but she did not forget the crucial part, which means her movement is not wrong at all.

"You were observing the whole time?"

Xiao Xue nodded. "I'm sorry--"

Not listening to the apology, Zhen Lun praised her and lifted her up with a proud smile. "You are truly a genius! To think that you manage to learn all of that just by observing."

"Um... it's nothing at all."

"Do you want to learn another technique? I can teach you this." Zhen Lun executed fire palm. He was careful enough to not set his room on fire.

Xiao Xue who saw that single move immediately imitated his movement, over and over until she shoots out some fire out from her palm.

Zhen Lun who stood on the side was dumbstruck. 'Isn't that too fast?'

To confirm something, Zhen Lun called Elder Yu. "Lao Ye! Are you here?"

The old man came in less than a second as Zhen Lun called out his name. Sitting on the window, casually as he picked his nose. "What?"

"What do you think about Xiao Xue?"

"Nothing much, Why?" Old Ye shrugged but sadly Zhen Lun can still read his mind.

'That girl is indeed extraordinary. She is actually one of the most talented people I have seen. but I can't tell him that, I'll make him die of embarrassment as our master.' Old Ye laughed in his mind.

'...As expected Old Ye. Useless Old Man.'

Achoo*

"You seems to have a cold, you should take care of yourself." Zhen Lun said kindly.

'Why do I feel insulted by those kind words?' Old Ye felt goosebumps.

Zhen Lun went to his desk and prepared his writing equipment. This time he decided to write 'Fire Palm' for Xiao Xue.

His hand moves like lightning as he was infusing Qi into the words that he writes. Suprisingly The Fire Palm technique only took him twenty minutes to finish.

"Here, This is the Fire Palm that I execute just now." Zhen Lun handed over the book to Xiao Xue.

She happily accepted them. "Thank you, Master."

"I'll be going out again, should be back in a few hours." He was told to see Elder Yu after reaching Body Harmonizing but he didn't know the specific reason.

"Master, Can I go with you?" Xiao Xue asked politely.

'She cooped up in this room for quite long and since she is quite strong already it should be fine right?'

"Alright." Zhen Lun agreed.

Exiting through the window to avoid other people, Zhen Lun safely climbed down. Xiao Xue followed him along, climbing down with her little arms.

'Should I just enable her thoughts? I kinda want to know what she is thinking right now.' Zhen Lun can't help but wanted to. The current Xiao Xue, who was climbing down with cautiousness was too cute. It made him remember someone.

'I wonder how my Little Sister do?' His expression went quite somber as he remembered that he has a little sister.

...

Meanwhile, at the Zhen Residence.

A white-haired little girl sitting on a couch as she reads a book of 'Martial Arts for dummies'

Clack*

The sound of the door being opened was heard. She sensed that someone has returned. She quickly put down the book and got out of her room to see who has returned.

Her expression brightens up as she saw the face of his father.

"Papa!" The petite cheerful girl called out. She reached out her hands to hug the man.

Responding to the little girl, he grabbed her hands and carry her on his chest like a baby. "I'm back."

The girl replied with a big smile. "Yes."

'...She must have hidden her feelings.'

He yet again recalled the time she was crying so badly after finding out that she cannot become martial artists. Looking at her daughter now, his heart is breaking down.

"If you have something that you want, just tell me okay?" Father said gently.

The little girl nodded. "I will." She forcefully jumped off from father's hand and returned to her room, shutting her door.

As she was alone, Her cheerful expression was gone. She dreadfully grabs the book that she left on the table. 'Make me not a cripple.' she cried quietly. tears flowed down from her cheeks and drop on her book.

His father, Zhen Kang was someone that reached the realm above Transcendent Mortal Realm. He can vividly hear the tears dripping on the book.

As her father, He really wanted to barge in and hugged her daughter but he feels that he has no right to do so.

'Father will find a way to cure you.' He grasped his chest with a painful expression.

'Watch her, don't let her do something foolish.' Zhen Kang used voice transmission through Spiritual energy to speaks with General Shui.

'Yes.' General Shui replied back using the voice transmission too.

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Both Zhen Lun and Xiao Xue finally arrived at the library.

On the way, Xiao Xue appearance attracted the crowd. After all, even though this place does not lack beautiful girl, Xiao Xue appearance is top-notch among other beauties. It was especially because of her smooth and sparkly skin due to reaching Transcendent Mortal at such a young age.

"Who is that goddess? I've never seen her before."

"I know right? She's like a doll."

"What do you mean a doll? She's an angel!"

The crowd praised her unendingly. Xiao Xue who heard those shuddered. She felt disgusted by their sweet words.

"Master... Can I gouge their eyes out?" Xiao Xue asked as she emits her terrifying aura who was looking at her.

'...I forgot there are many boys in this school.' She still hates them even though she's not afraid of them as they are weak.

"Don't do that. Just bear with it for now." Zhen Lun smiled as she petted her head.

The crowd felt that their life is in danger if they keep looking but they somehow can't avert their eyes away. They were jealous of Zhen Lun who was beside their goddess.

"Who is that guy? I want to beat him up." The man bit his own lip to suppress his jealousy.

"Wait... That guy seems familiar."

"It's the book guy!"

"Oh yes, the one that befriended Elder Yu. I suggest you don't mess with him."

"R-really?" the man cried.

"Life is cruel."

Ignoring the crowd gossips, Zhen Lun went to greet Elder Yu. "Zhen Lun pays respect to Elder Yu."

Elder Yu that has long sensed their presence nods his head. "It seems that you have reached Body Harmonizing Realm, Good!"

"Yes." Zhen Lun retrieved the golden token that Elder Yu gave him last time. "What does this token do?"

Elder Yu has been laid his eyes on Xiao Xue as soon as both of them arrived. 'It's that little girl again.'

Xiao Xue who sensed his gazes, glared back as she hid behind Zhen Lun. "Hiss!"

'I shouldn't have let her come. She attracted too much attention!' Grabbing Xiao Xue back, Zhen Lun coughed. "Elder Yu?"

Snapping out from his thoughts, Elder Yu apologized "Ehem, I-I'm sorry, It seems that I startled her."

"This little girl, Who is she?" Elder Yu asked with curiosity. Such a powerful youngster following Zhen Lun, of course, he is curious.

"I'm sorry Elder Yu. I prefer to not say anything but If you are still curious, I'll say a fact. She is mine." Zhen Lun declared. He can't really say that she is his slaves and he doesn't want others to keeps bothering her. He can at least say this much.

'A monster raising a monster, not a weird thing.' Elder Yu recalled the mysterious elder that he met while sending Zhen Lun back to his room when he is injured badly.

Stroking his beard, he laughed. "I see, I will not ask anymore. This old one merely was curious."

"Since you have reached Body Harmonizing Realm, you should head to the seventh floor while holding the token I gave you."

"That girl has reached beyond the mortal realm, she won't gain anything even if she went up there but I will give her a chance, maybe fate will give her something." Elder Yu passed another golden token to Zhen Lun. "Take that as an apology for being rude just now."

As Elder Yu finished explaining the details, he returned to his normal attire, reading his own books without the care of the world.

"Thank you for your generosity." Zhen Lun bowed. He then went to the stairs heading to the seventh floor.

'I wonder what lies on the seventh floor?' Zhen Lun smiled excitedly. Xiao Xue timidly followed him behind.