Chapter 429 - Enticed (1/2)
Unlike the fighting experts Korra and Asami, Xiao Ning'er, Ye Ziyun, and Ryu'er still hadn't developed their fighting styles yet. Just like Nik said, the entirety of the basic technique filled with insights was unnaturally neutral. Even when it was divided into three parts based on proficiency, each separate part could act independently and turn into a foundation to develop one's unique sense of battle upon. But such a style required a lot of time, practice, and experience. In this aspect, Nik was helpless since he himself fought without his own brand of martial arts. In essence, his true and overall understanding might be wider than his disciples, but when compared to true warriors like Elizabeth, Saeko, Shigure, Korra, Asami, and others, Nik's deficiency in the depth of understanding was quite clear.
Aside from two poor souls that prioritized a few aspects of their lives more than training, everyone else reached the necessary proficiency in the technique. Nik didn't rank the students, it would have been a hassle, so he merely announced their clearance and waited for the kids to disperse. A few competitive kids really wanted to know their ranking, out of them, many wanted to sneer at the lower ranks while the remaining number wished to improve. Still, Nik followed his own thoughts and dismissed them until... he looked at the four girls with a minor twitch of his lips. ”Hmm, Ryu'er, you did good... not only the training, but you have grown as a person...
I can say that I am proud to know you as another living being.”
Nik sat on his chair to level his gaze with the girls and looked at the other two disciples, ”You two were great. Even with the restrictions, you did not lose your sharpness. Well done,” praising the trio, Nik hesitated for a moment before smiling towards Xiao Xue, ”And you, too, Xiao Xue. You definitely have enough proficiency to begin learning the difficult counterparts of the technique.” While his disciples took his compliments with silent smiles, Xiao Xue bowed slightly and spoke up, ”Thank you, teacher. I definitely want to learn more about this technique.”
Nik nodded and inquired the four girls, ”So?”
”Teacher you didn't tell us... are we going on the trip?” Ziyun asked with a curious expression as Nik recalled how vague his words were yesterday. ”Of course, all my disciples are needed on the trip. I still need to discuss details with your senior sister Lanruo, but most probably, we will be leaving the day after the exams are completed. Once the plan is drafted, I'll have a private chat with both of your elders and reassure your safety.” Nik's reasonable explanation placated Ning'er and Ziyun when suddenly, Xiao Xue tilted her head curiously. With an index on her slightly raised lips, she looked into Nik's eyes and asked one of the weaker links in the explanation.
”Um, teacher? I heard from my father that Lord Huyan allowed his daughter to stay within your second fiancee's estate... Since she is practically living with you, shouldn't you have already discussed all this with her? I am really curious about what teacher practices to be so busy. It must be great!”
Xiao Xue's words froze the remaining trio completely. All the remaining 'maidens' within Nik's discipleship knew that aside from being kind and caring, Nik was practically a horny dog. Still, the disciples respected Nik enough to keep this secret between themselves instead of smearing his honored reputation. Meanwhile, Nik was truly astonished as to why his name didn't symbolize infamy in the city yet. Maybe all the heightened [LUK] finally paid off? Gazing at Xiao Xue intently, Nik failed to find any ill motives against him or his disciples. She was a genuinely curious girl with more brains than she let others on. Thinking carefully, Nik decided to answer in a roundabout manner.
”Honestly...”
'We exchange fluids for lust.'
”— we exchange food for thoughts... Lanruo is a clever person with great intellect and we...”
Nii couldn't help but finally feel a sense of shame as he felt the trio's gaze linger onto his face. He was shameless by definition, but Ryu'er's new look unnerved him slightly. ”...yeah, we just have too many things to discuss.” Concluding, Nik heaved a deep sigh while the girls exchanged a look among themselves. Nik didn't mind this and Xiao Xue nodded thoughtfully with a soft— I see. Finding out that the ponytailed pinkette accepted his explanation, Nik nodded to himself. ”Anyway, Xiao Xue, you have a great talent,” under the trio's slightly trembling gaze, Nik expanded his 'area of interest' and invited Xiao Xue, ”if you don't mind, I'll be happy to train you personally. Of course, this relationship between us would start after the vacation, so you do not have to answer me now. Sleep over it.”
”Hmm, thank you for the offer and the time, too.”
Xiao Xue nodded gratefully as she bent her waist slightly. Usually, the remaining girls wouldn't have noticed this but... the moment Xiao Xue bent, her large breasts shaped accordingly and attracted their attention. 'They are really big...' The trio thought simultaneously.
”All right, I have to catch-up with teacher Asami. Ryu'er, do you want me to—”
”Ah, n-no! Thank you, master. I'll be accompanying these three for some time before returning.”
Smiling, Nik once again placed his large palm on Ryu'er's head under her expectant gaze and scratched her sides as she resisted the urge to mewl. Well... ”Hmm~” a soft hummed echoed nonetheless.
”I won't be seeing you girls off. So, be sure to return to your houses before it gets dark.”
Once the girls left, Nik turned on his heels and started clearing out the training field. After he placed everything of note within his spatial ring, Nik took to the classroom only to find a slightly annoyed Asami waiting for him. ”Took you long enough. Got ambushed by those four again?” Asami leaned back on the chair dedicated to the students and inquired with a soft huff. She had been waiting for quite some time. Of course, she didn't fear that Nik had already left for two reasons. One, this is one of the few private moments they can share. Two, she had already set the date through the chat into Nik's consciousness. Taking out the items belonging to the classroom, Nik shook his head. ”It wasn't an ambush... well, just a bunch of curious girls with— to the point— questions.” Humming a soft tune, Nik started arranging the classroom dutifully.
Tracking Nik through her gaze, Asami let her eyes brand the 'serious' Nik into her mind as she jested, ”Did anyone ever tell you how hot you look when you act diligently?” Cupping her chin with both of her hands, Asami gazed at the bent Nik. Her eyes focused on his tight buttocks as Nik smiled playfully and bent a little more. ”What do you mean? I am always diligent.” Nik finally stood and placed the chairs behind the table on the slightly raised platform and replied with a chuckle. ”Diligence in sniffing women's bits is far different from being diligent in mundane matters.”
”Diligence is diligence,” Nik smirked and waited for Asami to stand. However, gazing at her suggestive smile, Nik moved towards her with a small smile. ”Really? Here on students' desks?” Bending across the table, Nik brought his face closer to Asami's as she shrugged with a grin. ”What? I thought you were a diligent one. Since when did the presence of students affect you?” Asami tilted her face and snickered while Nik shook his head and pecked the tip of Asami's nose.