Chapter 5 (1/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

As soon as Yun Qingshang finished reciting the sentence, the Crimson Heart that was pierced into her heart transformed into a giant red lotus that enveloped her entire chest.

The pain became even more intense. However, she soon got used to it and fell silent.

“So how does it feel? Does it feel good?”

Gao Xuan could sense that the Source Power Level in Yun Qingshang’s body had increased. It should have increased by about two levels. However, this power wasn’t very stable.

Yun Qingshang suddenly opened her tightly-shut eyes. There were faint bolts of electricity shining from their depths, and her hair, which was tied into a ponytail, shot up into the air.

The surge of Source Power manifested as several strange phenomena on her body.

However, the lightning in her eyes quickly dissipated, and her hair quickly returned to its original position as she returned to normal.

Yun Qingshang extended her hand, and a set of tight black battle armor rapidly encompassed her entire body.

The battle armor looked metallic, and Yun Qingshang suddenly seemed to look a bit more murderous.

Gao Xuan was a little envious. The Crimson Heart was a useful item. Yun Qingshang’s battle capabilities must’ve been enhanced a level.

As for the painful side effects of the Crimson Heart, that didn’t pose too much of a problem for Yun Qingshang.

The mutation of her genetic sequence trended toward toughness. Her body was unusually strong and hardy, so she could tolerate the pain brought about by the Crimson Heart and slowly get used to it. She could even grow gradually through the pain.

Gao Xuan wasn’t suited for the Crimson Heart. Not only was this because of their difference in gender but because he was abnormally sensitive. He would experience a thousand times more pain than Yun Qingshang if he were to put it on.

Yun Qingshang suddenly waved her fist and punched forward forcefully. Her fist sliced through the air with a woosh.

Yun Qingshang exhaled slightly and said, “I should be equivalent to a Level Five warrior now. Coupled with the Crimson Heart’s defensive capabilities, I shouldn’t have any problems fighting a Level Six warrior one on one.”

She then shook her head and said, “But I don’t think I can defeat Old Dog Xu.”

Yun Qingshang didn’t know Xu Hui’s true strength. However, she’d seen Xu Hui fight many times and had a good idea of how powerful he was.

However, even if Xu Hui wasn’t hiding his true strength, she might not be able to defeat him in her current state.

Even though the Crimson Heart was extremely useful, it was still an external piece of equipment, a weapon. How the weapon was used still depended on the wielder’s abilities.

Yun Qingshang well understood that. She was much weaker than Xu Hui in terms of technique, strength, and experience.

“Don’t worry about Xu Hui. I’ve already dealt with him,” Gao Xuan said. “All we have to do is finish Zhou Lang off.”

To Gao Xuan, the Level Seven Zhou Lang was their only threat.

Yun Qingshang was stunned. “You killed Xu Hui?”

The head trainer, Xu Hui, was the nightmare of all the students at the base. He was also the opponent Yun Qingshang feared the most.

Gao Xuan had killed Xu Hui just like that? Yun Qingshang felt as if she were hearing things. She felt as if she were dreaming.

“I killed him.”

“I forgot to call you over,” Gao Xuan said, a little apologetically. “Killing him felt really good. The expression he had when he died was worthy of full marks. Unfortunately, you didn’t get to see it.”

Yun Qingshang was a little lost. Gao Xuan had already grown into someone so powerful. She felt that she could no longer keep up with him. More than that, she felt like she could longer help him.

Gao Xuan thought that Yun Qingshang was regretting the fact that she hadn’t gotten the chance to kill Xu Hui with her own hands and consoled her, “Why don’t I let you kill Zhou Lang? That’ll make you even happier than me.”

Yun Qingshang fell silent for a moment before asking, “Who’s Zhou Lang?”

She’d stayed at this base for a dozen years but only knew that Xu Hui was the head honcho. She’d never heard the name “Zhou Lang” before.

“Zhou Lang is the real boss of the base. He’s the main culprit. Xu Hui was merely Zhou Lang’s lackey.”

Yun Qingshang’s eyes lit up. “All right. Leave Zhou Lang to me.”

“There’s just a small problem. Zhou Lang is much more powerful than Xu Hui. I’m afraid that you cannot defeat him, friend.”

Gao Xuan said, “The best thing for you to do is to be a tank and attract his attention while I deal with Zhou Lang.”

Yun Qingshang nodded. “All right.”

“You agreed so readily. You really don’t have any problems with this? You didn’t even give me a chance to voice out the explanation I prepared. I feel a little like a failure.”

Yun Qingshang didn’t speak and simply looked silently at Gao Xuan.

“Forget I said anything.”

Gao Xuan smiled politely and continued, “The plan is very simple. We’ll be able to see Zhou Lang if we follow the guards over. When that time comes, just take action when I give the signal and leave the rest to me.”

Yun Qingshang nodded, then turned toward him and asked with concern, “Are your eyes all right?”

Even though Gao Xuan was wearing a pair of sunglasses, his eyes had been closed this entire time. It made Yun Qingshang feel like something was off, and she couldn’t help but feel a little worried.

“I’ve never been better.”

Gao Xuan smiled widely at Yun Qingshang and said excitedly, “We’ll unleash a massacre today.”

Yun Qingshang didn’t ask any more questions, because even though Gao Xuan’s eyes were shut, he moved around freely. It was as if his eyes being closed didn’t pose any trouble at all for him.

It was strange, but she wouldn’t ask Gao Xuan any more questions since he wasn’t willing to talk about it.

“Thud, thud, thud…”