Chapter 217 (1/2)

Chapter 217: The Pearl’s Defense

The first time Lan Jue had performed this check of Zhou Qianlin’s abilities, they had just indistinct and only just beginning to manifest within her This ti its presence It was far more substantial than it was the last time For an Adept whose powers just awakened, didn’t even knohat their discipline was… it was startling, the speed at which it was evolving

“It …”

Generally speaking, the strength of one’s innate talent and the speed at which their Discipline greere inexplicably tied As everyone’s level of congenital talent was different, so too was their cultivation speed The better their Talent, the faster their improvement If, for instance, a person’s Talent could reach in the levels of ninth-rank, even if they didn’t spend ti their abilities they would rise to a certain plateau all on its own

So the denominator, and their actual power level as the nuher the denominator, the easier it was for the numerator to quickly increase But if the numerator wanted to break the bonds of its denominator, it would take special circumstances

Whether through the West’s Fantascia Genetica Decoction, or the North’s cyborg programs, there ays to break that denominator or catalyze its evolution

But ‘quick’ couldn’t appropriately describe the speed at which Zhou Qianlin’s poere rising Lan Jue thought back to his own youth, when his discipline had just awakened His groasn’t nearly this fast Jin Tao was the only person who could enetica decoction

“Is there a problem?” Qianlin asked

Lan Jue shook his head “Nope It’s just your progress is incredibly fast Strange We should keep this under surveillance We’ll wait a little while then check again, et a clearer picture I had no idea it was even possible for soe”

“What do youI’m old?”

Lan Jue grinned ruefully “No, of course not Much younger than this body guard By the way, I brought you a souvenir” As he spoke there was a flash of silver light, and suddenly a crystal box was in his hands

The Pelagic Pearl twinkled within, awash in ht It tinted the entire room, like a drizzly afternoon

“It’s beautiful” Qianlin admired Her face betrayed the surprise

Lan Jue flipped the box open and extricated the pearl The thing itself was very s at it was like staring at a portrait of the universe It was covered in layers of gradient blue,in to the misty depths of space

He placed the pearl in her hand “Make sure to take good care of this There er and I can’t immediately reach you If that happens, pour your Discipline in to the pearl It’ll create an elemental ward that will protect you But first make sure you cover it with a drop or two of your blood It’s necessary for the pearl to recognize you and your power Afterwards the pearl will head your command”

Surprise eed written across Zhou Qianlin’s pretty features “This must have been very expensive I can’t accept it”

“Nah not expensive at all,” Lan Jue lied “Anyway, this isprotected After all, I can’t be at your side all day every day What if I have to take a trip to another planet? With the pearl in your possession, itof so or so When you find out what you like I can help have it made for you For now, just keep it around”

Qianlin was still shaking her head She stuffed it back in Lan Jue’s hand “Really too valuable I don’t want it”

Lan Jue had bought the pearl at auction specifically to give Qianlin He hadn’t thought that she wouldn’t want it It certainly wasn’t so he anticipated

“Why not?” He asked “Just because it’s valuable? You really don’t need to worry about any of that”

Qianlin raised her head, looking him in the eye “We are neither relatives nor friends, how could I take so like that from you?”

Lan Jue, seeing she was hesitant, backed away a few steps “Look, I’ you is my responsibility”

A calm came over Qianlin’s features “So you do it yourself, don’t rely on a pearl I don’t need it”

Lan Jue looked at her, helpless “Then how about this; I’ll loan it to you Whenrelationshi+p resolved, you can give it back What do you think?”

Suddenly Qianlin suard, you et that I’m a national scholar in the NEU You can’t assuh-class, a-ranked power gele person A drop of blood, and it has a master forever”

Lan Jue just stared at her for a rin spread across his face “You sure are well inforht it, and it can’t be returned If you don’t take, it’s a waste”

“That’s not ht, it’s tiht is improper”

Lan Jue looked at her beautiful face, her moist lips, that iround in a fit This girl! He thought She makes me want to-

Lan Jue took a cal for it If you want accept it, please forgive my impropriety”

Qianlin took a cautious step back “What are you talking about?”

Lan Jue chortled maliciously, and took a step forward “What do you think?”

Before she could answer, his hand shot out to cover her s, and Qianlin collapsed in to his waiting arms