Chapter 256: Setting Off Again
Chapter 256: Setting Off Again
Qin Qing did not have supernatural powers, nor exceptional willpower.
Although she was stronger than ordinary females, at this moment, she couldn’t help but let out a low moan. Without caring about her image, she lay limply on the rubber carpet, staring emptily at the ceiling, her mind completely blank.
She felt as if she had just gone through a process of rebirth.
The entire world felt different.
“Sister Qing? Sister Qing?”
It was Ji Yu’s call that snapped her out of it: “Huh?”
Ji Yu grabbed her hand and said with a laugh, “Don’t you feel itchy? Let’s go take a shower.”
“Ah!”
Qin Qing suddenly felt like ants were crawling all over her body. Every inch of her skin itched terribly. She wanted to rip her clothes off and roll in a pile of sand. Panic rushed through her.
Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted Gao Jing sitting by the balcony. Her pretty face flushed crimson immediately. She quickly got up and followed Ji Yu upstairs for a shower and change of clothes.
Actually, Gao Jing hadn’t been paying attention to Qin Qing at all at that moment.
He had just received a bit of Power of Faith.
From Qin Qing!
It turned out, since Qin Qing was learning the combat moves from Gao Jing’s Records of the Great Wilderness Combat, even taught indirectly by him through Ji Yu, he still received a return of Power of Faith.
It was just that the quality of this Power of Faith was a grade lower.
If Gao Jing classified the Power of Faith he obtained into five grades, then the Power of Faith returned when Ji Yu learned the Records of the Great Wilderness Combat was the highest, Grade Five.
Qin Qing’s was Grade Four.
This was already very good. After all, high-quality Power of Faith was incredibly rare.
The Nine Apertures videos he posted on the online platform had so many fans and such high popularity. Though they earned him a large quantity of Power of Faith, the quality was mostly just Grade One or Two.
Even though the Bronze Anchor’s upgrades so far only depended on the amount of Power of Faith, not its quality.
And activating the Storage Space also consumed the lowest-grade Power of Faith.
But to ignite the Faith Flame, he needed high-grade Power of Faith!
Gao Jing thought: If he taught the Records of the Great Wilderness Combat to more people, he could establish a stable source of high-quality Power of Faith.
Based on the current situation, this reward wasn’t one-time; it would be a steady flow!
Of course, for now, Gao Jing wasn’t planning to put this idea into action immediately.
After all, this was just one new channel, not the only source. It also involved many issues. It was better to wait until he was fully prepared later.
He thought deeply for a long time, until Ji Yu and Qin Qing finally returned to the living room.
Noticing Qin Qing looked a bit pale, Gao Jing got up and went to the dining area. He took a bottle of Hundred-Fruit Wine from the liquor cabinet.
He poured a small cup for Qin Qing and for Ji Yu: “Have a bit of this.”
“Thank you.”
Qin Qing didn’t hesitate. She eagerly picked up her cup and took a small sip. Instantly, she felt much better all over.
She sighed inwardly.
A single bottle of Hundred-Fruit Wine was worth millions, and extremely scarce.
Previously, Qin Qing had bought five bottles at auction, and Gao Jing gave her five more as gifts. She kept two for herself and gave the other eight to relatives and elders from the He Family and her maternal family.
Recently, Qin Qing received numerous calls from Beijing, all praising how effective the Hundred-Fruit Wine was.
Qin Qing drank a little each day. She slept wonderfully at night, her skin improved, and she felt more energetic.
This made her deeply appreciate the value of Hundred-Fruit Wine.
But here at Gao Jing’s place, this immensely precious wine seemed no different from ordinary drinks. He drank it casually whenever he wanted.
“Gao Jing.”
Ji Yu hugged Qin Qing’s waist affectionately and said, “I want Sister Qing to practice martial arts with me from now on. Is that okay?”
At the very beginning, practicing the Records of the Great Wilderness Combat had been agonizing for Ji Yu. Without Gao Jing pushing her, she wouldn’t have persisted. But now, she had started to truly enjoy it.
Most importantly, she had deeply felt the benefits that practicing martial arts brought her!
Having Qin Qing, this new best friend, as company naturally made it even better for her.
Gao Jing smiled and said, “Of course, no problem.”
To tell the truth, both of them could be excellent “crops” providing him with high-quality sustenance!
The sturdier they grew, the better.
Ji Yu said with a giggle, “It’s just a bit inconvenient for Sister Qing to come over. I thought we could have someone open a door connecting our units. That way, she wouldn’t have to go downstairs and come all the way back up again. What do you think?”
Qin Qing was now Gao Jing’s next-door neighbor.
Their apartments were separated only by a thick wall, but they used different elevators.
So, for Qin Qing to visit Gao Jing’s place, she first had to go down to the lobby, then take the other side’s elevator back up to the top floor using Gao Jing’s access card. It was like taking a big detour.
If they opened a connecting door, it would be incredibly convenient.
But this apartment belonged to Gao Jing. Ji Yu couldn’t make the decision for him, so she asked his opinion.
Qin Qing hurriedly said, “Actually, I don’t mind making the walk…”
It was Ji Yu’s idea, and Qin Qing feared Gao Jing might be displeased. She spoke up quickly to avoid him thinking she had hidden motives.
“That’s fine.”
Gao Jing didn’t let her finish, nodding instead. “Yes, that’s better.”
“See, I told you Gao Jing would agree.”
Ji Yu hugged Qin Qing and laughed. “From now on, our two homes will be like one. How nice and convenient.”
Gao Jing felt there might be a bit of ambiguity in her words.
But seeing Ji Yu so happy, he just let it slide.
For the next half-month plus, Qin Qing came over every day to practice the Records of the Great Wilderness Combat with Ji Yu. Both had mastered six moves out of the Thirty-Six Combat Forms.
Providing Gao Jing with a steady stream of Power of Faith.
During this time, Gao Jing discovered something: If he taught Qin Qing personally, the Power of Faith she gave back was inevitably the highest grade.
Qin Qing became genuine best friends with Ji Yu. Consequently, Gao Jing’s relationship with her also became much closer.
For Gao Jing, these days were undoubtedly comfortable and relaxing.
But they didn’t help his progress.
One morning, Gao Jing woke up.
He kissed Ji Yu, who was still sleeping beside him, then quietly got out of bed. After washing up, he ate a little breakfast.
He activated the Bronze Anchor and entered the Great World once again.
Living comfortably for too long could easily wear down the will and determination to seek life’s evolution. Gao Jing didn’t want to stay at his current plateau for the rest of his life.
He didn’t want to live an empty life filled with nothingness.
He had to set off again.
Originally, Gao Jing planned to train in Senluo Ruins City for a period, to break through to the Great Warrior level there.
But then an Undead Calamity erupted in Senluo Ruins City. The passages connecting Blackwater City to other Abyss Cities were all blocked off. His leveling plan was scrapped.
Given these circumstances, Gao Jing decided to return to the surface world for adventure!
Actually, the underground world now, especially Blackwater City, had become a comfort zone for Gao Jing.
The Abyss Dwellers were the same size as him; there was no huge gap like the ten-times size difference encountered elsewhere. His strength placed him in the upper tier within Blackwater City. Plus, he had a good relationship with Zhiqi, the deacon. He could thrive with ease here.
But this wasn’t what Gao Jing wanted either.
He went back to Qinghe City, setting his course towards the Great Swamp!