Clearly, Zhuo Xueer has already begun paving the way for her path to becoming Deputy Captain.
The mission’s success tonight guarantees her official promotion to Deputy Captain.
However, Zhuo Xueer is evidently unaware... that Fang Yu has already become her superior, acting as the interim Captain.
"Thank you very much for your kindness, Lord Zhuo Xueer!"
Fang Yu bowed and expressed his gratitude.
This matter has yet to be officially announced, so it’s better for me to stay low-key. Moreover... it might provoke Zhuo Xueer. If she can’t think clearly and exacerbates her injuries, it would be a significant problem for me.
"Thank you very much for your promotion, Lord Zhuo Xueer!" Yi Qinglei exclaimed with excitement.
She only had issues with Suo Fengxiang and had no conflicts with Fang Yu.
Fang Yu’s performance tonight was noticed by everyone. Earning the position of Reserve Deputy Captain first was well-deserved, and Yi Qinglei accepted it wholeheartedly.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Zhuo Xueer coughed a few times, looking even more debilitated, yet her mood was evidently excellent.
"Moreover, Diao Deyi, in the future, try to use Demonization less. As a Martial Artist, your own Martial Arts are most important. Demonization is ultimately an external force and is not beneficial to your future in Martial Arts. Additionally, your demonization ability makes many people uneasy, and it may lead to rumors. If you hear any, don’t let them bother you."
Zhuo Xueer’s expression and tone were entirely sincere.
Clearly, Zhuo Xueer seems to blame her stagnating Martial Arts progress on her identity as a Demon Martial Artist.
Perhaps she had this thought long ago, during her long years of cultivation.
But... without the augmentation of the Demon Bloodline, can Zhuo Xueer truly go further in Martial Arts?
Fang Yu was not optimistic.
After all, Zhuo Xueer herself had mentioned that Demon Martial Artists have advantages over ordinary Martial Artists in cultivation and can even progress faster and achieve better results with specific cultivation techniques.
Now Zhuo Xueer says this, likely being frightened by the extreme demonization and growing wary of it.
If I didn’t have the system’s support, which allows me to add Spirit points directly, I’d probably end up like Zhuo Xueer too, hesitant and afraid of demonizing.
After some small talk, Zhuo Xueer left to recuperate.
Just as she reached the door to leave, Zhuo Xueer suddenly stopped and, with her back to Fang Yu, spoke.
"Oh, wait, I will send you a special reward later, something you should find beneficial."
After saying this, Zhuo Xueer left completely, with the help of Yi Qinglei.
A special reward?
Fang Yu was puzzled.
Zhuo Xueer’s current status is only as a Reserve Deputy Captain; the official document has yet to come down.
With this status and strength, whatever Zhuo Xueer rewards should not be of much help to me.
After all, I am currently well ahead of Zhuo Xueer.
However, considering it as Zhuo Xueer’s gesture, Fang Yu decided to graciously accept it.
Because in this operation, I did play a crucial role.
Without overthinking, Fang Yu sat down quietly on the ground, starting to study his Dantian.
Martial Arts cultivation can rely on the system, but researching Qi Force must be done on his own.
Soon enough, someone he never expected appeared.
"Diao~ De~ Yi~ I’m [online] now!"
Online???
Fang Yu opened his eyes.
His heart skipped a beat.
[Jing Chulan: 246/1600.]
Why is this person here?
"Lord Zhuo Xueer is not here..."
"I’m not here to see her, or rather, I’ve just seen her. That was truly... hehe!"
Jing Chulan’s lips curled upward, full of indescribable triumph.
It seemed like she gained the upper hand in a rivalry, finding great satisfaction.
She’s already met Zhuo Xueer?
Now, she’s here for me?
Fang Yu thought this was not good.
His first thought was that his identity might have been exposed.
But then, he considered the possibility that the news of him being the interim Captain had reached Jing Chulan.
His mood calmed significantly.
Such well-informed news.
While thinking, he heard Jing Chulan speak.
"Looks like you’re doing well? Zhuo Xueer said you’ve recently started studying Qi Force?"
"Ah?"
"’Ah’, what? How far have you gotten? You haven’t even formed your Dantian, have you? If you have any questions, just ask, I’m quite busy. Normally, if it weren’t for Zhuo Xueer’s request, I wouldn’t share this kind of experience with others."
Fang Yu’s expression froze.
Then, he quickly understood.
It turns out... the special reward that Lord Zhuo Xueer mentioned is this?
Looking at Jing Chulan imparting knowledge about Qi Force, Fang Yu’s expression turned a bit complex.
But after some thought, Fang Yu decided to ask.
"Lord Jing Chulan, Qi Force can be entangled, right? But why does entangling consume so much Qi Force? I want to know about this aspect!"
"Oh? Quite insightful!"
Jing Chulan blinked, feeling surprised.
But soon, a smile appeared on her face.
The problem of excessive Qi Force consumption is simple to summarize, explained in one sentence: the path is incorrect.
The human body is like a fortress.
Qi Force is like a human flow.
If the path is incorrect, the flow will become congested, leading to a series of problems.
But optimizing the path isn’t something that can be explained in a few words. It involves very deep knowledge, which even Jing Chulan doesn’t fully understand.
So Jing Chulan could only provide some basic explanations and interpretations.
However, even so, this content benefited Fang Yu tremendously.
"That’s the gist of it. I can’t explain anything more profound, as neither the books have anything deeper nor do I fully grasp it."