Chapter 41: Sparring
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The village had little in the way of entertainment. There were no televisions or modern conveniences like in his previous life.
After dinner, the villagers would take a leisurely stroll, finish up some small chores, and by nine o'clock, most would already be asleep.
"A-Yin, my house only has two bedrooms. It's too late for you to head back to Wurto Town now. How about you share my room for the night?"
"Of course, you can take the bed, and I'll sleep on the floor," Lin Yongming offered as the night grew cooler.
Lin Yongming and Blue Silver Emperor sat in the courtyard, admiring the night scenery. A silver moon hung in the sky, surrounded by countless stars.
"I don't mind at all. I came here to spend time with you, and it's not like we haven't shared a room before. Besides, I trust you completely."
"How about I take the floor instead? The coolness of the night might be more refreshing," Blue Silver Emperor replied with a gentle smile.
Wurto Town was under the jurisdiction of Suotuo City, which was part of the Balak Kingdom. Located in the central region of the Douluo Continent, the kingdom experienced mild weather year-round, with no extreme heat or cold.
The temperature difference between day and night was minimal, averaging around 17 degrees Celsius, so sleeping on the floor wasn't a problem.
"I can't let you sleep on the floor in my house. Even though you're a few years older than me, you're still a girl. If you don't mind sharing the room, I'll grab a couple of blankets from my mom and make a bed on the floor," Lin Yongming said, standing up to fetch the bedding.
"Wow, my blind little brother is so considerate of girls. I won't argue with you then," Blue Silver Emperor teased, no longer objecting.
Lin Yongming then explained the situation to his mother, Yinglan.
"A-Yin, are you sure this won't be too uncomfortable for you? I don't want people gossiping. How about you share my room, and Ming can sleep with his father?" Yinglan suggested, concerned about the young girl's reputation.
"Auntie, you're too kind. My visit has already caused enough trouble. I can't possibly disturb you further. Besides, Ming and I have shared a room before. It's really not a big deal," Blue Silver Emperor replied, having grown closer to the family over the evening.
"Well... alright. Ming, come with me to get the blankets," Yinglan finally agreed, calling Lin Yongming into her room.
Once inside, Yinglan handed him the blankets and whispered, "Ming, she's a young girl now. Behave yourself tonight, understand?"
"Mom, I know how to be respectful. Don't worry. Besides, I'm no match for her in a fight," Lin Yongming replied with a smile.
Children in the Douluo Continent matured early, partly due to their upbringing. While Thunderstorm Village was peaceful, many other places on the continent were plagued by chaos and displacement.
"Here are the blankets and a mat for the floor."
"Thanks, Mom."
Lin Yongming's bedroom was small, about fifteen square meters. The bed was against the wall, and a desk occupied the other side, leaving just enough space for a makeshift bed in the middle of the room.
"A-Yin, let's turn in for the night. Since you arrived late today, I'll show you around the village tomorrow," Lin Yongming said as he lay down on the floor.
"Alright. From what I saw outside, Thunderstorm Village is truly beautiful—surrounded by mountains on three sides, with clear waters and lush greenery. I love the tranquility here," Blue Silver Emperor replied.
"Goodnight then."
With that, Lin Yongming turned off the light, plunging the room into darkness, save for a faint sliver of moonlight streaming through the window.
The next morning, Lin Yongming took Blue Silver Emperor to the hill behind the village, his usual training spot.
"What a beautiful sunrise!" Blue Silver Emperor exclaimed as the sun slowly rose over the horizon. "Is this where you usually train? The spiritual energy here is abundant. No wonder you've already reached level 26."
"It's peaceful here. The cool morning air helps clear my mind, and no one disturbs me," Lin Yongming replied, facing the east and basking in the gentle warmth of the rising sun.
"You're right. This place is perfect for meditation. But cultivation isn't just about sitting still. To become a strong soul master, you need real combat experience. You should venture out into the world to grow faster," Blue Silver Emperor said seriously, for once dropping her playful tone.
"A-Yin, I know that. I plan to increase my soul power and reach level 30 before obtaining my third soul ring. After that, I won't return to the village for a while."
"Right now, I don't want to worry my parents too much. That's why I've set my goal at level 30. Once I reach it, I'll set out on my journey," Lin Yongming said, clenching his fist in determination.
"Blind little brother, I support you," Blue Silver Emperor said immediately. "But it's been two months since we last met. Let's see how much you've improved."
"Watch out—Blue Silver Grass, Entangle!"
"A-Yin, you're serious!" Lin Yongming quickly summoned his Thunder Blade and stepped back. "Alright, I'll use you to test my recent progress."
Lin Yongming immediately released a Wave Blade, cutting through the snake-like vines of Blue Silver Grass.
"Don't worry, I'll go easy on you. First Soul Skill—Blue Silver Thorns!" Blue Silver Emperor stood a short distance away, controlling the wild Blue Silver Grass to grow thorns and attack Lin Yongming.
"Block!" Lin Yongming deflected the attack and quickly moved to avoid the vines.
Seeing this, Blue Silver Emperor intensified her assault, twisting several vines together to form a thick, sturdy rope as thick as Lin Yongming's calf.
"First Soul Skill—Thunder Slash!" Faced with such an attack, Lin Yongming knew blocking wouldn't suffice. He activated his first soul ring, releasing a powerful slash that pierced through the vines.
"Blind little brother, your first soul skill has gotten stronger since you obtained your second soul ring. Let's try this next move!"
"Third Soul Skill—Blue Silver Bind!" Blue Silver Emperor remained motionless, a smile on her face as she activated her thousand-year soul skill.
The shattered fragments of Blue Silver Grass began to grow wildly again, layer upon layer, entangling Lin Yongming.
The first time they met, Lin Yongming had been completely immobilized by this skill.
But things were different now. With his second soul ring, Lin Yongming was no longer afraid of this move.
"Second Soul Skill—Wave Eruption!"
With a loud shout, Lin Yongming plunged his Thunder Blade into the ground, gripping the hilt with both hands. A powerful force erupted from his body, radiating outward and shattering the Blue Silver Grass vines into pieces.
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