42: I refuse.

Seeing that Shi Mo wasn't maliciously peeking, and besides, the lakefront was exposed, so it was normal for someone to notice.

Having witnessed the terror of the Heavenly Dipper Divine Fist, Su Ye, who was preparing to continue cultivating, didn't dwell on it and waved his hand, "I've taken this spot, go somewhere else."

Saying this, he turned back to where he was cultivating before, preparing to continue "Condensing Veins".

The first stage of the Heavenly Dipper Divine Fist is condensing "Hidden Veins".

The function of "Hidden Veins" is similar to the formation patterns of Soul Tools, allowing Soul Power to erupt with immense power.

Previously, he had only condensed a section of "Hidden Veins" in the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian, and the eruption power was no weaker than a Soul King using a Soul Skill.

The human body has a total of twelve main meridians, plus the Ren and Du meridians, making fourteen in total. He couldn't imagine how powerful it would be when all of them were activated.

And after all of them could be condensed into lightning-attribute "Hidden Veins", he would be able to break through to the second stage of the Heavenly Dipper Divine Fist.

The only problem is that "Hidden Veins" are one-time use and need to be stimulated by internal cultivation techniques and the Heavenly Dipper Divine Fist mental method.

So, the only word in front of Su Ye was - Fast!

Quickly condense the veins, and then instantly unleash their power in a very short period of time.

Su Ye's heart was burning with eagerness to continue, but he saw Shi Mo standing rooted to the spot, with no intention of leaving at all.

Seeing this, Su Ye raised an eyebrow, and the fingers of his right hand fell one by one, forming a fist.

"What, you still need something?"

"No, no, no...!"

Shi Mo's heart jumped, and he waved his hands repeatedly, but under Su Ye's unfriendly gaze, he still gritted his teeth and came closer.

"Uh, that..."

"Bro, what kind of fist technique are you practicing? How is it so powerful?"

Shi Mo scratched his head and asked with a grin. Don't let his honest and simple appearance fool you; his eyes were sparkling with eagerness.

He looked exactly like someone asking if grapes were tasty and wanting to try them too.

Bro?

Su Ye's mouth twitched. He was a fourteen-year-old boy, while Shi Mo was eighteen or older. Calling him 'Bro'?

He couldn't help but take a deep look at this big, burly guy. So, this guy's appearance was just a facade.

Su Ye gave him a cold side glance, "This is none of your business. I advise you to leave quickly, lest you make me angry."

"No, no, no..."

Shi Mo waved his hands repeatedly, so anxious that he blurted out, "Bro, can you teach me too?"

"I, I want to learn too!"

"As long as you teach me, I'll do anything you want!"

The usually deep and imposing strong man was now staring intently at Su Ye with a face full of fervor, so restless that he didn't know where to put his hands.

The fist technique was so powerful, and he didn't even need a Martial Soul. This was simply a fist technique tailor-made for him.

He really, really wanted it!!

Although his third Soul Skill was an attack method, the Black Tortoise Turtle was ultimately defense-oriented.

As a defense Soul Master, he actually always had a heart for being a power attack Soul Master.

Defense?

Real men never defend!

How satisfying is it to punch and pound with fists hitting flesh!

Once he learned this fist technique, coupled with the Black Tortoise Turtle's defense...

"Hiss..." Shi Mo was so happy inside he didn't dare to think further.

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon?

If it wasn't for the Black Tortoise Turtle Martial Soul's insufficient damage last time, he could have hammered Yu Tianheng until he screamed, making his brother Shi Mo call him grandpa!

He didn't have time to teach disciples, so Su Ye directly refused coldly, "The martial arts of this school are never passed down to outsiders. You've come to the wrong person!"

"If you don't want to get beaten, I advise you..."

Thud——!

Before Su Ye could even raise his fist, he suddenly heard a thud.

He saw the towering man in front of him quickly drop to his knees.

Without any cushioning, his knees hit the ground almost like hammers, cracking the hard surface with spiderweb-like fissures.

This stunned Su Ye. This guy's desire to improve was actually this strong?

Kneeling on the ground, Shi Mo felt no shame at all. His eyes were burning as he urgently said:

"Teacher!"

"From today onwards, you are my teacher. Can I train with you from now on?"

"......".

Su Ye was dumbfounded.

...Taking him as a teacher?

I'm fourteen, and you're taking me as your teacher?

Where's your face??

Su Ye's brows furrowed tightly.

For those who practice martial arts, the strong are teachers. This saying is true.

The problem was, he was also a beginner. What qualifications did he have to teach others?

Furthermore, he was busy cultivating to become stronger and had no time to teach others.

"Get up!"

A grown man was still kneeling at this moment. Su Ye quickly helped Shi Mo up with a grab, and the immense strength left the latter with no power to resist.

Could it be that the teacher's strength was so great because he practiced this fist technique?

With a thought, Shi Mo's desire to learn became even more persistent, and his knees involuntarily started to drop again.

"Teacher, please teach me~"

"Don't you think only a Soul Master like me, with high strength and defense, can carry forward your fist technique?"

Su Ye, who had completely helped the man up, gave him a roll of the eyes. 'I haven't even learned the first stage myself, who cares if you carry the fist technique forward.'

"You should give up on the idea of taking me as a teacher. I don't have time to guide others in cultivation."

Am I not sincere enough?

No, no, no, that shouldn't be possible!

Seeing that Su Ye was still unmoved, Shi Mo's eyes darted around, and his smart intellect immediately took the high ground.

Right!

Dad said that all refusals are just because the benefits aren't enticing enough.

Shi Mo, full of enthusiasm, sidled up to Su Ye like a 'lackey', and said with a fawning smile:

"Teacher, don't worry, I definitely won't treat you unfairly."

"You and Leng Leng are a perfect match, a match made in heaven. Hehe, with me mediating, I guarantee you'll successfully win the beauty's heart."

"But you must treat her well. Leng Leng's background is already pitiful, so don't bully her in the future. This is my only request."

...

Silence, deafening.

Looking at Shi Mo, who was still ambiguously winking at him, Su Ye's expression was astonished, and his brows slowly furrowed into the shape of the character " river" (Chuan).

Ye Leng Leng?

I only just met her yesterday, and there's already a story?

Su Ye almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

No.

How is this different from when he threw paper airplanes in the classroom and was accused of passing love letters?

Even if it was blank paper, those guys would use phenolphthalein to test it and still wouldn't believe his innocence, even adding the title "So-and-so's Husband".

Su Ye was too lazy to argue about this, and his gaze fell on Shi Mo with scrutiny.

Black Tortoise Turtle, a top-tier defense Martial Soul.

His granite-like physique had a good foundation; he was indeed material for practicing fist techniques.

Unfortunately, he was busy enough himself; how could he have the time to guide others in cultivation?

"Ye Leng Leng and I have no connection. You're probably barking up the wrong tree."

"Alright, I have no intention of taking disciples. Don't disturb my cultivation here."

"Otherwise... I don't mind letting you taste the same fate as your brother!"

Looking at Su Ye's cold eyes, which were slightly silvery and sharp, an invisible pressure surged, and Shi Mo instinctively felt a little fear.

Thinking of his elder brother Shi Mo's miserable state, Shi Mo swallowed nervously in fear.

"Uh, Bro, I won't bother you anymore."

"You take your time practicing, you take your time practicing, okay?"

Shi Mo left the place dejectedly, his face full of forced smiles.