Chapter 48 Nex (1/2)
”What do you mean?” Su Youwei was stunned by Zhou Yuan's words.
Zhou Yuan's eyes were a little cold as he looked towards Cao Ling and Fan Wei and said in a flat voice, ”If my guess is correct, they have used the Blood Boiling Rune.”
”Blood Boiling Rune?”
Zhou Yuan slowly explained, ”It is a grade 1 Genesis Rune which uses Genesis Beast essence blood as an anchor. When drawn on the body, it can burn the essence blood in the body, allowing one's Genesis Qi to become berserk and violent. However, it is very harmful to the user and will cause a loss of essence blood. In serious cases, it may even damage one's meridian channels, making it difficult to progress one's cultivation in future.”
The Blood Boiling Rune was somewhat similar to the Nine Beast Channel Opening Rune. However, the former was not as refined at the latter.
The expression in Su Youwei's pretty face changed slightly. ”Such Genesis Runes are forbidden! They wouldn't dare!”
Zhou Yuan's eyes narrowed. ”They've concealed it well, making it extremely difficult to discover. It is likely that no runes can be found on their bodies.”
”Can't be found? Then how were they drawn?” Su Youwei was puzzled. She was clearly not as proficient in Genesis Runes as Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan slowly explained, ”They probably had the Blood Boiling Rune inscribed on their bodies every day before the cla.s.s ranking exam, allowing some of the rune's power to remain in the body. Hence, the blood within their bodies will gradually start to boil as the battles intensifies. As such, no one will be able to find out.”
”However, this will cause even greater harm to the users body. I'm afraid that Cao Ling and Fan Wu will likely become cripples in the future.”
Su Youwei could not help but clench her jaw. ”How vicious.”
Coldness flashed in Zhou Yuan's eyes as he said, ”Looks like Qi Manor is very prudent. To think that they would resort to such tactics to ensure that nothing unexpected would happen even with Qi Yue at the helm. It seems that they are very determined on obtaining the Great Zhou Inst.i.tute.”
”They likely plan on using Fan Wu and Cao Ling to tire you.” Su Youwei's eyes narrowed a little, a stern look emerging in them as her hand slowly closed into a fist. ”But don't worry, I will not let them succeed!”
She could vaguely sense how important this cla.s.s ranking exam was to Zhou Yuan and intended to do everything in her power to help him. For him, she would sweep away all of the stumbling blocks in his path. At the very least, she needed to ensure Zhou Yuan was at his peak condition when he faced Qi Yue and not allow anyone to tire him out.
Zhou Yuan had begun to think of a way to deal with the situation, but it was at this moment that a ball of paper was suddenly thrown over, landing at his side.
Zhou Yuan was taken aback. He picked up the ball of paper and slowly unfurled it, only to find three beautifully drawn words: Clear Heart Rune.
”These words… big sis Yaoyao?” Zhou Yuan was stunned. Subsequently, he raised his head and looked towards a distant platform where Yaoyao was holding Tuntun as she lazily observed the field. As if sensing his gaze, Yaoyao tilted her head and gave him a small smile.
It was obvious that she had also discovered the problem. Her mastery of Genesis Runes was even greater than Zhou Yuan, hence she had very quickly worked out a solution.
”So that's how…”
With this pointer from Yaoyao, Zhou Yuan immediately understood. He grinned as he turned to Su Youwei and said, ”It is not impossible to deal with the Blood Boiling Rune. Give me your hand.”
Su Youwei was a little confused but she still reached out a hand as instructed. He her hand was soft, supple, fair and slender, while her nails were akin to little sh.e.l.ls, neat and cute.
Without much thought, Zhou Yuan also reached out and grabbed Su Youwei's small hand.
Upon seeing his actions, Su Youwei was a little alarmed as her face flushed red. However, before she could say anything, Zhou Yuan retrieved the Heavenly Yuan Brush from his waist and swiftly started to draw on her palm with a serious expression.
He was done pretty soon and continued to hold Su Youwei's hand as he said in a low voice, ”This is a Clear Heart Rune. Although it is only an elementary level rune, it will be very useful in this situation.”
”Clear Mind Rune?” Su Youwei was somewhat surprised. She naturally knew of this elementary rune but did not understand how it would be of use against the Blood Boiling Rune
Zhou Yuan smiled and said in a mysterious manner, ”When they activate the Blood Boiling Rune later, use this hand to attack the top of their head.”
Although she was still somewhat puzzled, Su Youwei obediently nodded. Her clear-water-like eyes subsequently looked towards Zhou Yuan as she said with a red face, ”Are still not going to let go?”
Only then did Zhou Yuan realise that he was still holding a small, soft hand and immediately released his grip. Soon after, he said without a change in expression, ”I was talking about important matters and did not intend to take advantage.”
Su Youwei softly snorted. ”You've become accustomed to it anyways.”
Zhou Yuan felt somewhat embarra.s.sed. Just as he was about to try and explain, he saw Yang Zai and Song Qiushui walk over with shame on their faces.
”Sorry. We lost.” The two hung their heads in dejection. Zhou Yuan had won two hours of Jade Spirit Waterfall training time for them, but they had still lost in the cla.s.s ranking exam, making them feel that they had let him down.
Zhou Yuan did not seem to mind as he smiled and said, ”Don't mind it, it was not your skills that were lacking but our opponents' tactics that were far too devious.”
He lifted his head and looked at the cla.s.s leader platform, only to see Qi Yue look back with a superficial smile. From the curve of his lips, it was as if victory was already a.s.sured.