76: Chapter 76 Efficiency Doubled, Sky-Piercing Shuttle Acquired
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Half an hour later, the system's notification sounded in Zhou Bai's mind.
However, Zhou Bai completely ignored the system's voice at this moment; he was entirely immersed in Shen Ninger's deep affection and consideration.
Shen Ninger seemed to have gone completely wild, employing various methods as if she were determined to make Zhou Bai burn out completely.
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Seven days later, on the seventh floor of the Divine Light Tower.
A pale-faced young man leaning on a cane stood on the balcony, staring fixedly at the Soul Condensation Forest not far away.
Although the heavy psychic pressure within the Soul Condensation Forest prevented Ling Xiao from seeing the scenes inside, something seemed to be attracting him, keeping his eyes glued to it.
"How long has Zhou Bai been in there?"
After a moment, Ling Xiao took a deep breath and spoke to a middle-aged man beside him.
"Young Master Ling, it has been seven days!"
The middle-aged man spoke slowly.
"Seven days. It seems Ninger has tortured Zhou Bai quite ruthlessly in there; he hasn't come out for seven days..."
Hearing the middle-aged man's words, a sharp glint flashed in Ling Xiao's eyes, and he spoke in a low voice.
"Young Master Ling, that Zhou Bai does have some strength after all. Could Miss Ninger be unable to suppress him inside?"
The middle-aged man beside him expressed some concern.
"How could that be? Ninger has the secret key to the Soul Condensation Forest in her hand, allowing her to mobilize the Psychic Power of the entire forest. Coupled with her S-grade Spirit Eye talent, even ordinary Golden Body Realm experts are no match for her. How could a mere Rank Four like Zhou Bai possibly..."
Ling Xiao spoke with some disdain.
"What Young Master Ling says is true; I was overthinking it!"
The middle-aged man beside him, who possessed a powerful aura, followed up slowly.
This middle-aged man was also a member of the Ling Family, Ling Ping, sent by Ling Xiao's father to look after him.
"Young Master Ling, Zhou Bai is coming out!"
Half an hour later, Ling Ping seemed to sense something and spoke to Ling Xiao.
Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao quickly took out his binoculars and looked toward the exit of the Soul Condensation Forest.
At the exit, Zhou Bai was walking out step by step.
Zhou Bai's face was pale, devoid of any color, as if he had been completely drained.
Moreover, his steps were somewhat unstable and trembling; he even had to lean against the trees of the Soul Condensation Forest to make his way out.
"Haha, Zhou Bai, you finally have your day! Weren't you very arrogant?"
Seeing Zhou Bai in such a wretched state, Ling Xiao's face was filled with satisfaction.
Although Ling Xiao didn't know what had happened in the Soul Condensation Forest, seeing Zhou Bai's weakened state, he could imagine how much pain Zhou Bai had endured.
"What a pity that this Zhou Bai's sister is that lunatic from the Evil Suppression Department, otherwise..."
Looking at the weakened Zhou Bai, Ling Xiao murmured in a low voice, a deep blood-red light swirling in his eyes.
"Don't be in a hurry, Young Master Ling. Zhou Bai's sister is so crazy that she probably won't be around for much longer. Once she is dead, we'll have ten thousand ways to crush Zhou Bai to death!"
Ling Ping, standing beside him, added.
"I understand, I will be patient!"
Ling Xiao took a deep breath and then said slowly, "Then let him jump around for a bit longer!"
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"Junior Brother, you... are you okay..."
At the entrance of the Soul Condensation Forest, Zhao Shiyu supported the weakened Zhou Bai, speaking with concern.
"I'm... I'm fine, just a bit over-exhausted!"
Zhou Bai said somewhat helplessly.
Although that Shen Ninger was only Rank Four, she seemed to have taken some kind of medicine; her combat power was simply invincible.
In these seven days, Zhou Bai's deep learning sessions had reached a staggering 15 times.
If Zhou Bai hadn't cultivated the SS-grade Indestructible Thunder Body and had the assistance of energy fruits, he really might not have been able to withstand such powerful combat strength.
However, through this ordeal, Zhou Bai also learned that energy fruits are not omnipotent.
Furthermore, he deeply understood that indeed, no field is ever plowed to ruin, only the ox gets worked to death...
"Junior Brother, was it Sister Ninger?"
Zhao Shiyu bit her red lip and asked Zhou Bai.
Since the two of them knew each other so intimately, Zhao Shiyu naturally understood what Zhou Bai meant by exhaustion. Moreover, she could sense that Zhou Bai's weak aura wasn't due to injury, but rather...
"Shiyu, I..."
Hearing Zhao Shiyu's words, a hint of guilt flashed in Zhou Bai's eyes.
"It's okay, Junior Brother. With Sister Ninger around, it's actually a bit easier for me. It's not like you don't know how difficult you are to handle now..."
Zhao Shiyu said in a low voice.
Zhou Bai didn't say anything more upon hearing this; he just walked toward Zhou Lingyun's apartment with Zhao Shiyu's support.
Even though Zhao Shiyu said that, Zhou Bai knew that it was impossible for Shiyu not to have any feelings about it in her heart.
Zhou Bai unconsciously tightened his grip on Zhao Shiyu's hand. Zhao Shiyu felt his sentiment and gripped Zhou Bai's hand just as firmly.
"Junior Brother, no matter what you want to do, I will support you with all my strength!"
Zhao Shiyu then whispered to Zhou Bai.
Supporting each other, the two walked toward the apartment step by step.
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"Junior Brother Zhou Bai, the Ling Family's compensation has been delivered, and the prototype of the heaven-escaping shuttle has also arrived!"
After returning to the apartment, Lan Ling spoke to Zhou Bai.
"Take me to see the heaven-escaping shuttle!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Bai's face was full of anticipation.
The day after he sent his customization requirements, Zhou Bai had received a call from Tianbing Tower.
They asked if Zhou Bai was willing to accept a damaged heaven-escaping shuttle prototype.
This heaven-escaping shuttle was also S-grade, and Tianbing Tower promised to repair it perfectly.
Zhou Bai consulted Zhou Lingyun, and she told him to agree immediately.
She also informed Zhou Bai that the heaven-escaping shuttle prototype might be even more suitable for him.
After these days of repair, the heaven-escaping shuttle was finally fixed.
Zhou Bai couldn't wait to see this heaven-escaping shuttle and find out what kind of top-tier weapon it was that Tianbing Tower had been unable to replicate for mass production for so long.
"Junior Brother Zhou Bai, the heaven-escaping shuttle prototype is in the cultivation room!"
Lan Ling said to Zhou Bai.
Zhou Bai immediately headed to the cultivation room.
In the cultivation room lay a silver shuttle about 81 centimeters long, 27 centimeters wide in the middle, and sharp at both ends.
The surface of the silver shuttle was overall silver-gray, covered with mysterious patterns that felt like flowing liquid.
Just sitting in the room, the silver shuttle emitted a faint Thunder Power, tearing at the surrounding atmosphere.
"Junior Brother Zhou Bai, this heaven-escaping shuttle prototype is forged from thunder-attribute meteoric iron and contains Thunder Power. However, driving the heaven-escaping shuttle requires the use of Psychic Power..."
"Therefore, this heaven-escaping shuttle can only be controlled by a martial artist with top-tier talents in both the Thunder and Psychic systems..."
By now, Lan Ling had also arrived at the door of the cultivation room and shared the information about the heaven-escaping shuttle with Zhou Bai.
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