After all, no matter how strong Terra Su’s ability to surpass levels was, he was still a Martial Practitioner at the fourth level of the Condensing Origin Realm. The biggest difference between him and a sixth-level practitioner was the amount of True Essence stored in his Dantian, which was far less than that of a sixth-level practitioner.
This gap might not be apparent in a short exchange, but in a prolonged battle, his disadvantage would become evident.
Moreover, there were very few methods to compensate for the capacity of the Dantian. The amount of True Essence a higher-level practitioner could store in their Dantian was naturally greater than that of a lower-level practitioner. This was an iron rule in the world of Martial Dao.
“In future battles with higher-level practitioners, I must avoid prolonged engagements.”
As Terra Su thought this, he looked up and met a pair of angry, autumn-water-like eyes.
“Explain yourself clearly. Why did you surrender voluntarily?”
Gu Qianyin’s chest heaved with anger, clearly genuinely furious.
“What a strange question. Of course, I surrendered because I couldn’t beat you.”
Terra Su answered casually, but he didn’t expect Gu Qianyin’s anger to intensify upon hearing his words.
To Gu Qianyin, Terra Su’s response seemed like mockery. They had been evenly matched, and suddenly, Terra Su surrendered. If that wasn’t letting her win, what was it?
As the daughter of the Gate Master of Star Luan Gate, with no small amount of talent herself, did she need someone her age to let her win? This was utterly disrespectful.
“Take another move from me.”
In her fury, Gu Qianyin swung her fist towards Terra Su’s face again.
This time, Terra Su was also a bit angry. He grabbed Gu Qianyin’s wrist, twisted her arms behind her back, and said sternly, “Stop it!”
As soon as he spoke, Gu Qianyin was stunned.
The atmosphere suddenly became a bit delicate.
Both of them then realized that their current posture was somewhat suggestive. Terra Su had Gu Qianyin’s arms pinned behind her back, making it look like he was holding her in his arms. They were very close, and Gu Qianyin could even feel Terra Su’s warm breath on her face.
“Let go of me.”
A flash of embarrassment and annoyance crossed Gu Qianyin’s eyes as she awkwardly tried to break free from Terra Su’s hold.
At that moment, a door in the courtyard creaked open. Gu Qianxue, rubbing her sleepy eyes, walked out and saw the scene.
Instantly, Gu Qianxue’s eyes went from drowsy to wide open in surprise as she looked at the two of them. “Brother Terra, Sister, what are you two doing?”
Gu Qianyin’s ears turned bright red with embarrassment and annoyance. She pushed Terra Su away and said, “What could I possibly be doing with him? Qianxue, don’t get any ideas.”
Gu Qianxue blinked her big eyes curiously and said, “Huh? But I just saw you two…”
“Qianxue, don’t talk nonsense. I was just asking Young Master Su for some pointers on Martial Techniques.”
Gu Qianyin quickly interrupted Gu Qianxue and made up an excuse.
Given their previous posture, saying it was for Martial Technique instruction was somewhat plausible.
“Oh.”
Gu Qianxue nodded earnestly. “Brother Terra, please take good care of my sister then.”
“Your sister, I can’t teach her.”
Terra Su shook his head. “If she wants me to teach her, she must first fix her True Essence disorder.”
What?
Gu Qianxue was bewildered, clearly not understanding.
Gu Qianyin’s face changed dramatically, and she exclaimed, “How do you know? Who told you?”
Her True Essence disorder had been a well-kept secret, known only to herself. How could Terra Su possibly know?
“I could tell as soon as I touched you. No one needed to tell me.”
Terra Su shook his head. As an Alchemist, diagnosing someone’s pulse was second nature to him. When he touched Gu Qianyin earlier, he had immediately noticed her True Essence disorder.
At the same time, Terra Su also discovered that Gu Qianyin’s bloodline was different from that of ordinary people. She had a portion of barbarian blood.
This explained why she had become the renowned Fairy Qianyin in her past life.
The barbarians were a race living to the south of the Cloud Abyss Empire, known for their combat prowess and innate battle skills. A small portion of them were also highly skilled in music and controlling Monster Beasts due to their bloodline talents.
Gu Qianyin had clearly inherited such a bloodline.
Even among the barbarians, her bloodline was likely top-tier.
However, she seemed to be a descendant of a union between a barbarian and an ordinary person, resulting in an impure bloodline that brought some side effects. This included her cultivation level stagnating from the age of eighteen and periodic True Essence disorders.
If she could overcome this, she could unleash all her latent talents and soar to great heights. If not, she might die young.
In her past life, Gu Qianyin had likely received guidance from a high-level expert at the age of twenty-one, overcoming her True Essence disorder and rising to become the famous Fairy Qianyin.
This also explained why she had suddenly clutched her chest in pain when she first arrived at South Jiang Manor. It was likely a True Essence disorder attack.
Gu Qianyin was completely stunned, looking at the younger boy in disbelief.
Her True Essence disorder had always been a secret known only to herself. She never expected Terra Su to reveal it so easily.
“Do you have a solution?”
Gu Qianyin, her mind in turmoil, could no longer maintain her composure and asked urgently.
After asking, she felt it was absurd. Was she really treating him as a lifeline? How could a boy from Clear River City possibly have a solution to her True Essence disorder?
“I do.”
To her surprise, Terra Su answered affirmatively.
“Then, what conditions do you require to teach me the solution?”
Concerned for her life, Gu Qianyin set aside her pride and asked humbly.
“No other conditions.”
Terra Su replied, “Just one thing: when I need it, Star Luan Gate must use all its power to help me once.”
Star Luan Gate was a formidable force, the second largest sect within a thousand-mile radius, second only to Iron Armor Gate. If Star Luan Gate mobilized its full strength, it could shake the entire region and even flatten Clear River City.
Gu Qianyin’s pupils contracted slightly, but she quickly agreed without hesitation. “No problem. I promise you on my honor as the Gate Master’s daughter that I will not break my word.”
“I swear by my Heart Demon…”
Terra Su waved his hand, interrupting her oath. “No need, I believe you.”
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