30 Ye Zhens Promise (2/2)
Ma Sa, already on his feet, could only smile at the result of his test. It was the first time he'd gotten to use this technique in a spar since he'd begun training two years ago. It was, of course, Qi Thread Manipulation. As Ye Zhen was mid roll, Ma Sa looped a Qi thread around his armpit and neck and then anch.o.r.ed him to the ground. The subsequent sight was extremely satisfying.
Ye Zhen struggled to breathe as he panicked. What the h.e.l.l was this?! He clutched at his neck but there was nothing there despite him clearly feeling a restrictive band running over it. He was so close to escaping too!
”Fufu- Sorry big brother. I couldn't help but test out my new technique today.” Ma Sa released the Qi thread and Ye Zhen flopped over onto his stomach as he gasped for breath.
”That... What the h.e.l.l was that?”
”It's a technique called Qi Thread Manipulation. It was originally for controlling puppets but I repurposed it for 'ranged grappling'... What do you think?”
”It's f.u.c.king SCARY! I thought I was possessed by an evil spirit or something that wanted to strangle me to death in an embarra.s.sing position!”
”Why would the position m Never mind... It was a bit bit sneaky so sorry about that. I wouldn't have used it any other time but I needed to see how effective it was. I'm leaving this afternoon.”
”Oh, no worries man! I gotchu! I'll know next time. Wait... What?! Where are you going??”
Ye Zhen practically leapt to his feet from his belly. An impressive feat of agility indeed.
”I'm heading out to temper myself in the Jianghu for six months.”
”Ah, the Jianghu... WHAT?!”
Ye Zhen had grabbed Ma Sa by the shoulders and looked into his eyes in a fiery, no h.o.m.o, kind of way.
”Hahaha! Big Bro there's no need to get so excited. I'm just off to do a mission in the Jianghu and asked my Teachers to let me stay out there for a while to gain battle experience. They tested me so they know I can handle myself!”
”You!...”
Ye Zhen was really confused right now. His target, Ma Sa, was already able to go out exploring the Jianghu by himself and he, Ye Zhen, a talented youth of the Ye clan, was still deemed unworthy of doing the same by the clan elders. He stood silent in shock for a moment.
”Well, big brother, I'm off. I want to get out there and explore as soon as possible. Maybe someday we can adventure together!”
With his casual farewell said, Ma Sa turned and walked towards the exit of the training arena. Just as Ma Sa was leaving, Ye Zhen snapped out of his daze.
”WAIT! MA SA! THREE MONTHS! IN THREE MONTHS I PROMISE I'LL GET MY ELDERS' APPROVAL TO ENTER THE JIANGHU! I'LL FIND YOU AND WE CAN KICK SOME b.u.t.t TOGETHER!”
Without turning around, trying his best to look cool and steal the role of the elder brother a little more than he already had, Ma Sa said:
”Good! Work Hard! I'll be waiting!”
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