14 Life Force (2/2)

'Maybe due to my body having the lowest talented body of the race, It doesn't have the ability to manipulate the life force? How do I manipulate it then?'

Su Min isn't technically the ancient race nor a human, it was like he was a merge of the two. However, it wasn't balanced, because he is still primarily human. It seemed that the lifeforce would just stay in his chest without doing anything, so Su Min decided to leave it for now. Albeit unwillingly.

Pondering, Su Min looked at the sky to find a countdown once again. It seemed to disregard whether people were still fighting or not and counted down with the same speed.

'7:46: Wave 2'

'7:43'

Realising that he has some breathing time, Su Min went back inside and past the bewildered sword youth. He couldn't go too far from the entrance in case something unexpected happens, so he just sat on a chair.

'Now that I think about it, my intent seems to originate from something deep within my blood. If I really am not human but a 'Martial', then it wouldn't be wrong to assume that the 'awakenings' that I had were due to that. It also means that this intent in me is due to me being such a thing...'

He looked at the book he left on the table and felt that without it he would most likely be dead or insane. It was like it controlled that blood in him and weakened it to a degree that allows him to use it. Thus giving him the intent and its ability.

Before it was like trying to make a kid use a weapon the size of Mt Tai, but now, due to the book, this Mt Tai is but the size of a brick. Although its nothing compared to Mt Tai, it's at least usable and won't crush you if you try to lift it.

'Being called 'The Martial Book' doesn't seem to be a coincidence... I guess I need to become stronger and see whether I can awaken more of that blood and strengthen the intent.'

Most of the desire came from the Ancient Intent in him. By his hypothesis, if he would be able to awaken more of that strange blood in him and strengthening his intent, then he would be able to gain a more talented body! Even a complete inheritance to their techniques!

However, he felt that it couldn't be that easy, as, after all, he has experienced the terror of that black blood almost eating him alive. It was just that, now that he has grasped the significance of the book, he will keep it with him at all times.

*Creak*

The sword youth, with an odd expression, strode in and sat down. He looked at Su Min, who was dripping wet in blood, then at the unconscious Qiu Jin on the floor. Yi Zan, on the other hand, seemed to be nearing wakening up, probably due to the stench that hazed around Su Min.

Looking outside with a wary expression, the sword youth spoke in a soft tone.

”You may not have noticed, but it seems that whenever we kill a beast the symbol above our house gets brighter... And now it looks like a blazing sun compared to everyone else's, so uh...”

The sword youth paused before looking at the dazed Su Min who didn't seem to be listening, but he carried on anyway.

”That means a lot more people can see us!”

His expression was regretful as he spoke but contrary to what he thought Su Min remained emotionless. It seemed as if he was staring into space, deep in thought, and without a care towards the looming threat that they face.

”Mhm...”

”What do you mean by 'mhm'?!”