24: Chapter 24 Body Control of the Three Realms, the Couple's Adjustment

With investment from a large martial artist group, Fang Zhuo would no longer need to worry about cultivation resources.

He could cultivate steadily until reaching the rank of Advanced Martial Artist.

In the Blue Moon Federation, before becoming an Advanced Martial Artist, a martial artist's ability to earn money on their own is quite inefficient.

Most geniuses choose to cooperate with large martial artist groups, either by joining them or partnering in other ways, to secure the investment needed to complete their early-stage cultivation.

Ordinary martial artists, who lack such opportunities, are all extremely envious.

Bai Shiwei stared at Fang Zhuo, finding it hard to understand her husband's line of thinking.

Fang Zhuo had already prepared an excuse: "My Martial Aspect is unique; it doesn't require many martial arts cultivation resources, so earning some money on my own is enough for my training."

"...Really?"

Bai Shiwei was skeptical.

Fang Zhuo nodded.

With the system at his disposal, his current resource return coefficient was 4; one million was equivalent to four million.

The Innate Divine Ability 'Devour' granted by his Martial Aspect could even absorb and digest 100% of the medicinal power from the vast majority of pills and treasures.

His demand for resources was far lower than that of other martial artists.

He could avoid taking any risks and just cultivate steadily, waiting until he became an invincible Advanced Martial Artist, or even a Transcendent Martial Artist!

Then he could challenge those above his level... like exotic beasts and alien powerhouses at the Advanced Martial Artist level!

Bai Shiwei didn't try to persuade him further, nor did she force the issue.

Everyone has their own aspirations. If her husband truly wasn't skilled at combat, it wouldn't be impossible for him to take on some rear-guard work on Blue Star or New Moon in the future.

Not to look too far ahead, just considering the present, her husband's strength was roughly equivalent to a martial artist at the Great Accomplishment stage of No-Leak Body Control with a Life Level of 27.

A monthly salary of tens of thousands was not a problem!

Whether he applied to be a security captain at a company owned by a martial artist group or worked as a senior instructor at various martial arts gyms, he would be well-received.

Thinking of this, Bai Shiwei felt a bit envious. If she could also possess the control of Body Micro-Control, she could exert more than four times the strength from a single unit of force.

When discussing contracts with several martial artist groups tomorrow, she would have more confidence; even if not an SS-level contract, an S-level one would definitely be no problem!

The Body Control realm was still too difficult to improve. Sigh, she had been stuck at the first major stage, No-Leak Great Accomplishment, for over a year, and couldn't see any chance of reaching perfection.

The three major realms of Body Control: No-Leak, Micro-Perception, and Inner Sight.

No-Leak Initial Success, body force multiplier is 1.

No-Leak Great Accomplishment, body force multiplier is 2.

No-Leak Perfection, body force multiplier is 3.

The Micro-Perception level is 4~8 times, and the Inner Sight level is an exaggerated 12~20 times.

Bai Shiwei sighed to herself, then looked at Fang Zhuo and asked, "Husband~ how did you comprehend Body Micro-Control? Can you teach me?"

"Micro-Control?"

Fang Zhuo gave a double-entendre laugh, swept Bai Shiwei up into his arms, and headed toward the bedroom.

"Ah~ It's still early!"

Bai Shiwei said coquettishly, her hands tapping lightly on Fang Zhuo's back, though the taps were so soft they felt more like an invitation.

...

The couple spent the whole night exchanging techniques on body force.

They had tried every possible position. Martial artists are far superior to ordinary people in terms of physical strength and flexibility, and since Fang Zhuo and Bai Shiwei were both Intermediate Martial Artists, all sorts of high-difficulty maneuvers were easy for them.

After Fang Zhuo's physical fitness had caught up, he relied on his Body Micro-Control—which far exceeded Bai Shiwei's—to firmly dominate the battle all night long.

Only after Bai Shiwei played all her trump cards did she manage to barely fight him to a draw.

The next day.

Sunlight streamed into the room.

Fang Zhuo woke up on time. Even though he had been overworked the night before, his mental power was at level 29—nearly the limit for an Intermediate Martial Artist—so his energy recovered extremely quickly.

He looked at Bai Shiwei, who was still fast asleep.

Fang Zhuo brushed his finger against the tip of Bai Shiwei's nose.

"Husband... I'm so tired..."

Bai Shiwei kept her eyes tightly closed, pulled her hand away from Fang Zhuo's chest, turned over, and after muttering a word, prepared to go back to sleep.

"Didn't you have an appointment with people from the Tengfei Group and the Shanhe Group? If you want to negotiate a good contract, it wouldn't be good to be late."

Fang Zhuo reminded her.

Speaking of this, Fang Zhuo himself felt a pang of melancholy. Bai Shiwei was applying for a genius contract with a large martial artist group, and he had no reason to stop her.

When Bai Shiwei actually fulfilled the contract, went to the Origin Star to participate in the practical combat assessment, and carried out missions, should he go with her?

What if Bai Shiwei accidentally died on the Origin Star?

The system's returns were another matter entirely; it is said that affection grows with time, and over these past few days, the bond between Fang Zhuo and Bai Shiwei had been growing stronger by the day.

They could be said to be deeply in love.

If this relationship were to come to an abrupt end, he wouldn't say he'd go crazy, but he would certainly be grief-stricken for a long time.

"Ah~!"

Bai Shiwei let out a surprised cry and sat up instantly. While getting dressed, she didn't forget to grumble at Fang Zhuo, "It's all your fault for insisting on keeping at it for so long last night!"

"..."

What could Fang Zhuo say?

His wife certainly hadn't been passive last night.

Bai Shiwei was naturally beautiful. She had only been in the bathroom for five minutes before she was finished washing up. Without any makeup, her oval face and peach-blossom eyes looked exceptionally fresh and moving.

"Husband, are you really going to attend your school's graduation ceremony today? Are you not going to consider taking the practical combat assessment to get a spot for the 'associate to bachelor' program and spend another two years in Martial Arts Undergraduate studies?"

Bai Shiwei asked, tilting her head by the shoe cabinet.

"No." Fang Zhuo shook his head with a smile. Martial Arts Undergraduate studies didn't hold much meaning for him anymore; there was no need to waste time. After graduating today, finding a high-paying job in the rear on Blue Star and relying on the system to cultivate with peace of mind was the right path.

"Alright, then I'm heading out~"

Bai Shiwei felt a little disappointed, but she decided to support Fang Zhuo. She clenched her fists in front of her chest to cheer him on, saying, "Then I wish you a happy graduation today! I'll see if I can make it to your school later to join you for the graduation ceremony~"

"Alright... wait a second."

Fang Zhuo hesitated for a moment, then walked over, placed his hands on Bai Shiwei's shoulders, and said, "Regarding the genius contract, I want you to promise me one thing."

"Hmm, go ahead."

Bai Shiwei didn't know what he meant, but she nodded anyway, giving Fang Zhuo a reassuring look.

"Within the first year, don't go to the Origin Star to participate in practical combat."

"This..."

Bai Shiwei hesitated.

The genius contracts offered by the major martial artist groups inevitably required martial artists to participate in practical combat assessments.

After all, no organization wanted the geniuses they cultivated to only know how to take pills and cultivate, having high levels but lacking fighting skills.

Bai Shiwei carefully phrased her response, "One year is a bit too long; I don't think any martial artist group would offer that kind of genius contract."

"Then half a year."

Fang Zhuo urged, "We just got our marriage certificate, we haven't even held a wedding, and we haven't been on vacation together."

"...Alright."

Bai Shiwei thought about it and said, "I promise."

She didn't know if the three martial artist groups she had appointments with would agree to such a condition, but she could only try her best to negotiate.

Her husband was right; they hadn't held a wedding or gone on vacation yet. If they missed out on these things, it would inevitably be a regret later on.

"Alright, then you go."

Fang Zhuo smiled. As expected, starting with one year was the right move; half a year... would be enough. With six months, he could definitely become an Advanced Martial Artist.

By the time he went to the Origin Star, he would have gained enough strength to take good care of Bai Shiwei.

Watching Bai Shiwei's beautiful retreating figure, Fang Zhuo couldn't help but wonder, which martial artist group would his wife join?