Chapter 5: What A Cute Little Girl! (2/2)
Every cultivation realm was split into nine stages of proficiency. Xiang Shaoyun, with the strength of a third-stage Basic Realm pract.i.tioner, could initially lift a weight of 150 kilograms. However, after he produced the five stars illuminating the sky phenomenon, having undergone the cleansing of astral energy, he had broken through to the fifth-stage of the Basic Realm. Carrying 250 kilograms of weight was no problem for him, much less 200 kilograms.
Many outer disciples were unaware that Xiang Shaoyun had already broken through to the fifth stage of the Basic Realm and thought that he was still at the third stage. Hence, they were stunned to see him sprinting so effortlessly with 200 kilograms on his back.
“A five-star physique indeed is marvellous! He’s able to do what a fourth-stage Basic Realm cultivator can do at merely the third stage, truly amazing!” some disciples murmured, their faces green with envy.
“Talents are determined by the heavens. Although he possesses a five-star physique, his cultivation is lower than ours, despite being older than us by one or two years. He’s nothing much at all,” other disciples nearby said.
The outer disciples at Martial Hall Palace were mostly between 13 and 15 years of age, so there were disciples who were much younger than Xiang Shaoyun. That being said, all of the said disciples had cultivations at the fifth stage of the Basic Realm at the very least, which was the minimum standard to become a disciple at Martial Hall Palace.
Xiang Shaoyun did not take their words to heart and continued to full-heartedly sprint with the rock on his back. About two hours later, he put down the rock weighing 200 kilograms and made his way towards another rock weighing 225 kilograms.
“He can’t be trying to lift a heavier weight, right? Has he already broken through to the fourth stage?” somebody whispered.
“This is possible. With the Purple Lightning Marquis’s capabilities, breaking through several minor realms might not be a challenge,” several disciples speculated.
Paying no attention to any of them, Xiang Shaoyun lifted the 225 kilograms rock onto his back and continued sprinting until noontime. He was sweating profusely. His hands, which were originally fair as snow, were covered with cuts and bruises from carrying the rock.
Spreading his arms, he shook his head as he mockingly said, “I really am too used to living life comfortably; just exerting this bit of effort gets me injured.” After a short pause, he faced the heavens and lightly exclaimed, “Ten years! I am willing to wait ten years before going after those so-called geniuses. What I say I will do! You two thieves just wait. The day this young master returns will be the day I come to retrieve your dog heads!”
A vicious glint flashed across Xiang Shaoyun’s eyes, a stark contrast to the cheerful simpleton that he usually was. Needless to say, this young man was one with quite the history.
“Hey, what are you still standing there for? Quickly go to the canteen to get your food! If you keep dilly-dallying, there won’t be any left!” a clear yet graceful voice rang out beside Xiang Shaoyun.
Turning around, Xiang Shaoyun looked in the direction where the voice came from. Upon spotting his target, his eyes momentarily flashed as he uncontrollably said, “What a cute little girl!”
“Y-you’re a bad person!” the girl angrily scolded, her cheeks flushed red with embarra.s.sment.
Immediately afterward, her slender figure turned away and furiously stomped off.
She was Lu Xiaoqing—the number one beauty of the outer court’s 10 great beauties. Her cute and graceful appearance charmed many males of the outer court. Furthermore, her talents were not lacking at all. Able to attract the power of four stars, her future was bright. She was also most likely to soon become an inner court disciple, having caught the eye of the eleventh elder, He Yinghua.
Lu Xiaoqing did not approach Xiang Shaoyun because she had fallen for him. Rather, she had noticed his vicious eyes as she pa.s.sed by and couldn’t help but call out to him. She never imagined that Xiang Shaoyun would tease her at the first opportunity he got, causing her impression of him to drop straight down.
Xiang Shaoyun stared at her round b.u.t.tocks swinging as she walked. He lightly touched his lower chin as he laughed, “This young master was only speaking my mind. Is there anything wrong with that?”
“Brother, stop staring so hard. Or else, you really will be doing something wrong,” another voice came from beside Xiang Shaoyun. The person who had spoken had an extremely una.s.suming appearance. Apart from the cunning look in his eyes, one could tell that he was an uncouth person from first glance.