113: Prepare!

Ye Su's grinding was only for himself.

Mo Xiaoyu sometimes only learned the form without grasping the spirit.

The key was that Ye Su could actually produce results from his grinding, whereas Mo Xiaoyu's talent in Martial Arts couldn't achieve such outcomes.

So she was sometimes very confused.

And now that Ye Su was willing to give her some pointers, it was wonderful!

"Captain Ye, it's like this," Mo Xiaoyu said.

"I'm still doggedly practicing the Falling Flower Palm."

"When practicing the Moves, I didn't feel anything unusual; I just became more and more proficient."

"But when I'm meditating, I always get distracted."

"Once I visualize this palm technique in my mind, I feel as if a river is flowing through my head, with countless flower petals falling rustlingly. I can't figure out what it's supposed to mean."

"Am I suffering from Qi Deviation?"

Ye Su listened.

martial arts manifestation!

It seemed the heart ape wasn't his exclusive domain; his level of acceptance was just a bit higher.

"No."

Ye Su answered directly.

"That's Martial Arts beginning to manifest."

"The Falling Flower Palm might look like just a set of Martial Arts, but internally, there's something more to it."

"That night you slept in the temporary tent by the Xiang River and learned one of its Secret Techniques, it was related to this flowing water and falling flowers."

"If I had to put a name to it, I'd call it: Visualization!"

"Flowing river water, falling flowers leaving no trace—the Secret Techniques of this palm style are hidden within. You need to comprehend them; don't be afraid."

Mo Xiaoyu suddenly understood.

She remembered the difference in the color of Ye Su's blood qi.

"Then, Captain Ye, is that black blood qi of yours also from Martial Arts?"

"Yes!"

"I see. I was scared to death; I thought I was suffering from Qi Deviation."

Mo Xiaoyu said, patting her chest.

Indeed.

When she sat cross-legged to calm her mind, a river would appear in her head, the water gurgling, and then a rain of flowers would fall rustlingly.

Without an answer for a long time, she would have gone crazy!

"Experience that river in your mind well; there should be many treasures to unearth within it."

Ye Su said.

"Later on, even more mystical phenomena will emerge."

"More mystical phenomena? Like what?"

"Talk to me when your Physique exceeds 40 points."

"Oh!"

Through mutual verification with Mo Xiaoyu,

Ye Su basically understood the progression of the Martial Arts Realms.

Initially, Martial Arts are basically about proficiency in Moves.

Once proficiency reaches a certain level, manifestations begin to appear.

For example, the heart ape of the Ape Fist, the river and falling flowers of the Falling Flower Palm, and so on.

Following that, once the Physique is above 40 points, spiritual power begins to be born.

At this stage, one must attempt to have Martial Arts devour Skills to obtain a second form.

That is, the leap in evolution—Divine Ability!

On this path, there are no masters ahead; everything depends on individuals figuring it out bit by bit.

The Professional system isn't just simple numbers.

It's worth studying.

Ye Su had the idea of writing a book or a biography about it.

As the saying goes,

One strong individual cannot fight an entire race.

This time, he had been completely worn down by the Sirens' maneuvering.

A bit of brains, plus the Human Traitors.

Ye Su simply had no way to deal with them!

The final scene was almost just saving face—however...

It wasn't too late to wake up.

Regardless, the Suzhou and Hangzhou was in his hands.

With the overall interests under his control, the Suzhou and Hangzhou would only grow stronger and stronger.

Zhuge Hu was a smart man.

Even when Ye Su didn't have many ideas before, Zhuge Hu had already started snatching up the population.

And now that Ye Su had his own ideas,

Zhuge Hu would only exert even more effort.

More population, a stronger group of Professionals, and a more prosperous Suzhou and Hangzhou.

It was a positive cycle.

Then, providing for him would make him stronger.

And a stronger himself could better drive the Suzhou and Hangzhou as a whole to become even stronger!

Plus, with the Golden Finger and countless versions of himself scouting the path ahead,

Dammit.

How could he possibly lose?

--- Imperial Capital.

"He's very unhappy this time,"

Zhang Zhenzhong said to The Executor.

"The Suzhou and Hangzhou has already started moving. Zhuge Hu is capable, and because of his presence, the Suzhou and Hangzhou itself has a massive advantage."

"Once it starts moving, it will create a massive siphon effect."

The Executor looked at Zhang Zhenzhong, sighed, and said,

"I know you're criticizing us in your heart."

"That the authorities have been far too inactive."

Zhang Zhenzhong really couldn't suppress his thoughts now.

In the upper echelons of Great Xia, there were absolutely no fools. Whether it was execution or the courage to change course, the leadership had almost no weaknesses.

But ever since the arrival of professions, the leadership's actions had been almost suffocating!

"So I really don't understand, what exactly is the purpose of this behavior of yours that is almost like... excuse my bluntness... playing dead?"

Zhang Zhenzhong said.

These words were more or less inappropriate, carrying a hint of accusation.

"Do you believe in destiny?"

The Executor said instead.

This statement almost made Zhang Zhenzhong explode.

Ah!!

Destiny?

What's that?

No, please, you're the spokesperson for the authorities.

Is it appropriate for you to say this?

"Among the high-level officials, there are also Professionals, and... they have Heaven-Chosen Professions!"

The Executor said.

"Please trust our judgment."

"Many things seem very unreasonable, but they are precisely the only solution!"

"Heaven-Chosen Profession? What's that?"

Zhang Zhenzhong's curiosity was piqued.

"Well... a type of profession that doesn't require Awakening or a profession scroll, but is bestowed by heaven."

The Executor said.

"Alright, let's stop our chat here."

"Today is already March 4th. In two days, it will be the Awakening of Insects."

"The next rain is about to arrive."

Having said that,

The Executor left.

Zhang Zhenzhong watched The Executor's departing back.

He felt as if this Professional world, which had barely begun a month ago, had suddenly gained many secrets.

But whether they were secrets or mysteries,

one eventually had to face reality.

Indeed.

The Awakening of Insects was coming.

If Rain Water was the Sirens' carnival,

then the Awakening of Insects would definitely become humanity's lament.

Let's interpret it literally.

Awakening of Insects.

A clap of thunder, and all things awaken.

And the vast majority of these 'all things' are insects!

On Planet Blue, the depth of the ocean is lethal, but the breadth of insects is terrifying.

If insects could eventually gain the same timing as the Sea Race in this rain,

then for humanity—it would be a total catastrophe.

"This damned rain, why is it still falling!"

Zhang Zhenzhong looked at the rain outside that hadn't stopped yet, feeling indignant.

However, he quickly recovered and made a few phone calls.

"How is the research on the new type of insecticide going?"

"Has mass production started?"

"The toxicity is very high? Good, start mass production quickly!"

"You still want to evaluate the impact on the natural environment? Are you f*cking sick? Who cares about that anymore!"

"Increase the dosage for me; the more poisonous, the better! The more potent, the better!"