122: Chapter 122 Cilantro Attack, Zhou Bai's Conditions

Every day in Xuanhuang Fortress involved intense battles, and the fighting itself was enough to fray one's nerves.

On top of that, the violent Qi and Blood Power generated by absorbing fierce beast inner elixirs easily affected the emotions of the ability users.

Therefore, these ability users would organize various activities to allow for interaction, relaxation, and emotional release within the fortress.

"Hey, Thunder Kid, want to grab a drink!"

"Hahaha, you finally came out, you guys from Xia Country are truly cultivation fanatics, able to cultivate for so long..."

As Zhou Bai strolled through Xuanhuang Fortress, many ability users greeted him.

These past few days, because Zhou Bai had been helping many ability users purify their violent Qi and Blood Power, numerous ability users in Xuanhuang Fortress had come to know this young prodigy from Xia Country.

Many people held considerable goodwill towards him.

He had driven down the price Aaron Helens charged for purifying violent Qi and Blood Power, benefiting many.

Zhou Bai nodded in acknowledgment, then walked to the large tree beside the square, observing the bustling and lively scene ahead.

Xuanhuang Fortress was surrounded by immensely powerful defensive arrays that could block the perception of those fierce beasts, so there was no need to worry about beast attacks here.

The distant fireworks and the gentle breeze stirring around him slowly calmed Zhou Bai's heart, making him feel as if he had returned to Blue Star.

But the blood moon hanging high in the sky made it clear to Zhou Bai that he was still within the Ancient Mystic Realm.

"Mr. Zhou Bai, finally found some leisure time to rest?"

Just as Zhou Bai was savoring this moment of peace, a crisp and pleasant voice sounded by his ear.

Zhou Bai looked up and immediately saw a pure and charming young girl slowly approaching him.

The girl wore a Sakura Country kimono, her aura gentle yet alluring, possessing a unique kind of contrasting beauty.

"You are? A rookie ability user from Sakura Country?"

Looking at the girl before him, Zhou Bai raised an eyebrow and spoke indifferently.

[Name: Hashimoto Kana]

[Level: Fourth Rank]

[Appearance Score: 94]

[Chest: C]

[Height & Weight: 166cm, 48kg]

[Number of Recharges:]

"Yes, Mr. Zhou Bai, I am Hashimoto Kana from Sakura Country. I witnessed Mr. Zhou Bai's divine might during the Selection Round of the World Martial Arts Competition and deeply admire you!"

Hashimoto Kana promptly knelt before Zhou Bai using her country's formal etiquette, her gaze filled with longing as she looked at him, as if truly regarding him as her idol.

As Hashimoto Kana knelt, the front of her kimono seemed a bit loose, revealing a perfect and captivating mountainous view.

This sudden, fleeting glimpse made Zhou Bai's heart skip a beat. This Hashimoto Kana was likely harboring ulterior motives.

"Oh, so?"

Zhou Bai steadied himself, continued to appreciate the scenery freely offered before him, and spoke calmly.

Feeling Zhou Bai's sharp gaze, Hashimoto Kana's face flushed slightly. This was the first time she had ever been so bold.

In the past, she had never revealed herself like this.

As a top-tier ability user of the Hashimoto family, Hashimoto Kana had always been an extremely popular goddess-level figure in Sakura Country, never having to sacrifice herself for anything.

Originally, Hashimoto Kana believed that after entering the World Martial Arts Competition, she would surely bring honor to Sakura Country and easily suppress the prodigies from other nations.

But reality dealt Hashimoto Kana a harsh blow; she couldn't even make it into the Selection Round.

The strength of these top-tier prodigies in the World Martial Arts Competition made Hashimoto Kana feel despair; they were simply not on the same level.

Among them, the most dazzling was none other than Zhou Bai. Both were rookies, yet Zhou Bai's power was overwhelmingly strong.

Coupled with Zhou Bai's peerless looks, Hashimoto Kana wasn't actually averse to investing herself in him.

"Mr. Zhou Bai must be very tired. I can help you relax. As long as Mr. Zhou Bai is happy, you can do whatever you want to me!"

Thinking this, Hashimoto Kana then slowly moved to Zhou Bai's side, hugged his arm, and spoke in a delicate, enticing tone.

Hashimoto Kana carried a refreshing, subtle fragrance, and combined with that soft sensation, it stirred faint ripples in Zhou Bai's heart.

Although these past days, Zhou Bai had been studying daily with Shen Ninger and Zhao Shiyu, studying in the virtual reality pod ultimately couldn't compare to studying in reality; it couldn't fully satisfy Zhou Bai's learning needs.

"Speak. What do you actually want?"

Zhou Bai hooked his finger under Hashimoto Kana's chin, looking at her with a calm gaze.

Although Hashimoto Kana had come to him of her own accord, she was from Sakura Country, and they were currently opponents in the World Martial Arts Competition.

If he were to just *her without clear understanding, it would undoubtedly create unnecessary complications.

"I... I hope Mr. Zhou Bai can purify the violent Qi and Blood Power for us ability users from Sakura Country. If Mr. Zhou Bai agrees, I am willing to give you everything!"

Hashimoto Kana lightly bit her red lips and then slowly spoke.

"Heh!"

Hearing this, Zhou Bai gently shook his head, his gaze calm as he looked at Hashimoto Kana.

"With just you alone, you want me to nurture my own opponents? You overestimate yourself too much."

Zhou Bai pinched Hashimoto Kana's cheek, his voice ethereal.

Hearing Zhou Bai's words, Hashimoto Kana's expression turned somewhat ugly. She hadn't expected that even after offering everything, Zhou Bai would reject her so dismissively.

This made Hashimoto Kana doubt her own charm.

At the same time, she felt a wave of helplessness. If Zhou Bai refused, their Sakura Country team would find it even harder to perform well in this World Martial Arts Competition.

"Mr. Zhou Bai, if you have any other conditions, please state them. I will do my utmost to fulfill them. Not just me, but other ability users from our Sakura Country will also do their best to assist you!"

Hashimoto Kana then gritted her teeth and spoke, her gaze fixed firmly on Zhou Bai.

Zhou Bai's method of purifying violent Qi and Blood Power was too important. With his help, their Sakura Country's strength would surely rise again, allowing them to achieve better results in the World Martial Arts Competition.

"Other conditions?"

Zhou Bai looked at the Hashimoto Kana before him and fell into thought.

Purifying violent Qi and Blood Power was, to Zhou Bai, merely a trivial effort. If he could obtain sufficient benefits, it wasn't impossible to offer it to other opponents in the World Martial Arts Competition.

Moreover, this Hashimoto Kana also met the system's requirements as a study partner.

"If I recall correctly, the secret technique for using the heaven-escaping shuttle is in the hands of your Sakura Country, right? I want the secret technique for the heaven-escaping shuttle!"

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