Mystic Body Technique: Master It Instantly
Yan Zhen’s vision blurred for a moment, and then he felt himself tumbling back onto his bed. He looked down and saw the crystal pendant still hanging around his neck, dangling near his chest.
It was as if that fiery starry sky, the colossal pillar plaza, and the Beautiful Female Master had all been a vivid dream.
But he knew it was no dream—it was the turning point for his rise!
“The Beautiful Female Master lives up to her name. She’s so gorgeous~”
In truth, the Beautiful Female Master could be considered the story’s female lead.
Not only did she have the most screen time, but she was also the closest to Yan Zhen. Later on, she even presided over his wedding as his elder.
Their bond was one of deep master-disciple affection.
Even if it was just the respect and care between teacher and student, nothing could stop her from claiming the female lead spot!
【Ding! System kindly reminds you: This is a no-female-lead refreshment world. Please don’t force a female lead on it, Host.】
“I know. I was just sighing about it. Don’t you think the Beautiful Female Master is amazing?”
【No.】
“Piss off.”
【The System believes the Host has been blinded by those G-cup assets.】
“You—you’re slandering me out of nowhere!” Yan Zhen flushed beet red on the spot. “Am I that shallow? I’m not! I admire the Beautiful Female Master with the utmost respect and reverence, like a pilgrim at a holy site!”
【Heh heh.】
This damn System was turning the tables, starting to mock him now.
Yan Zhen decided to ignore the opinions of a mere pile of code. He stretched lazily.
“It’s morning already. I’ve got to take Huangfu Wenqing out shopping today. Might as well pick up some herbs along the way—Blooddrop Herb, Magnolia Flower, and Water Ripple Pearl, right? Not sure if my savings will cover it.”
【Ding! System kindly reminds you: Host still has an unopened Newbie Gift Pack.】
“Oh yeah, the Newbie Gift Pack comes with ten million in spare funds!”
Ten million—enough to turn him into a little rich kid in an instant.
Ahem, this System was alright after all.
Delighted, Yan Zhen pulled the Newbie Gift Pack from his System Backpack and opened it.
A flash of light later, four items popped out.
Ten million Universal Crystal Coins, First-Order Mystic Pill Selection, First-Order Mystic Artifact Selection, and a copy of the Mystic Body Technique.
The crystal coins could be used anytime; no need to touch them yet.
He couldn’t use the Mystic pills right now—their medicinal power was too potent for his Mystic Disciple realm. Swallowing one would do more harm than good.
Mystic artifacts were the same; without a Mystic Practitioner’s mystic power to support them, wielding a first-tier one would be exhausting.
The Mystic Body Technique, however, caught his eye. Its description said it was a foundational technique for channeling mystic power to boost offense, defense, and speed.
At the Mystic Disciple realm, mystic power usage was basic and straightforward. Fights were nothing but straightforward brawls.
But the Mystic Body Technique seemed like it could add some flair. Worth giving a shot.
Yan Zhen tapped it open, and three options appeared: 【Learn】, 【Manifest】, and 【Recycle】.
Learn? Was this one of those “master it instantly” skill books?!
His eyes lit up. He selected Learn without hesitation.
The Mystic Body Technique dissolved into motes of light that floated up and rained down from above his head.
Key insights into the technique flooded his mind. In moments, he had mastered this special skill, even reaching “Proficient” level.
This… was awesome!
Yan Zhen clenched his fist and threw a punch forward.
Whoosh.
A faint whoosh of displaced air echoed in the room—the mere wind from it could snuff out a candle.
His punching speed was noticeably faster than before. If his movement speed improved too, a third-segment Mystic Disciple like him could take on sixth- or seventh-segments no problem.
Mystic Disciple fights were just trading punches and kicks anyway. If he was faster, he could strike first, catch them off guard, and win!
In high spirits after mastering the Mystic Body Technique, Yan Zhen took a quick bath, changed into simple casual clothes that highlighted his handsome features, styled his hair, and stepped out the door.
He had just left his small courtyard when Yan Meng’er approached with a beaming smile.
The girl wore a peach-pink dress today, her slender waist cinched by a red silk ribbon that accentuated the full, rounded curve of her chest.
Her slightly pink-tinged long hair was smoothed to a glossy shine, adorned with a peach-blossom hairpin. Her pretty face bore a touch of light makeup, and crystal earrings dangled from her ears. She had clearly put real effort into her look.
As she drew near, a sweet fragrance wafted over, accompanied by her equally sweet voice.
“Cousin, good morning~ Are we heading out to the streets to play today?”
No, this doesn’t include you. Grandpa just told me to show Huangfu Wenqing around…
That was what Yan Zhen wanted to say, but seeing the eager light in Yan Meng’er’s eyes and the care she had put into her outfit, he could only nod.
“Let’s go pick up Wenqing first.”
“Mm!”
Yan Meng’er beamed, her eyes curving into happy little crescent moons. She sidled right up and affectionately linked her arm with his.
The girl’s softness pressed against his arm, heating Yan Zhen’s face. He quickly tamped down his stirring thoughts and headed for the guest quarters.
At Huangfu Wenqing’s door, she emerged just as they arrived.
Huangfu Wenqing had also dressed with care. Her pale green dress was swapped for a different shade of emerald, her simple short ponytail restyled into princess braids secured with leaf-shaped hairpins.
The skirt hem fell just past her knees, revealing long, shapely legs clad in white socks, paired with high-heeled shoes.
She stood there, evoking the image of a graceful jade tree.
“Yan Zhen, you’re here.”
Seeing her fiancé should have thrilled Huangfu Wenqing, but then she spotted Yan Meng’er shamelessly hanging on his arm. Her mood plummeted by one point.
Damn it, she had been too careless—letting Yan Meng’er beat her to the punch again! Huangfu Wenqing was Yan Zhen’s fiancée; that mere cousin could buzz off! She shouldn’t have held back waiting for him to come. She should have gone to him herself!
“Ready? If so, let’s head out.”
At Yan Zhen’s words, Huangfu Wenqing composed herself, swallowed her shyness, and took his other arm.
She didn’t like being this clingy in public, but to counter Yan Meng’er, she had no choice.
“Let’s go.”
“…”
With a girl on each side, the sight was a bit much for Yan Zhen, a twenty-year steel-nerved bachelor. But he couldn’t afford to offend either one, so he endured it for now.
Under the curious stares of the servants, the trio left the City Lord’s Mansion and hit the streets.
“Cousin, where should we shop first?”
“Let’s grab some food. None of us have had breakfast yet.”
“Sounds good. Any local specialties in Martial Tang City?”
“Of course. Let’s check out the snack street. They should be open by now.”
At the snack street, the three of them bought this and that, munching as they strolled, occasionally feeding each other bites, having the time of their lives.
“Cousin, have some cherry to cut the grease~”
“Then Meng’er, try this grilled gluten. Isn’t it all savory and spicy?”
“Yan Zhen, I want a taste of your big sausage—just one bite~”
“This one’s half-eaten. Here’s a fresh one for you.”
“N-No need, I can’t eat that much. I just want to sample it.”
“Alright then. Open up.”
