NOVEL WEB Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Don't Come Near Me!
When Li Huan arrived in this world, the system granted him three chances to draw prizes as an initial benefit. Among these three draws, he had a guaranteed opportunity to obtain at least a "Perfect" level item.
Many might assume that this guaranteed chance gave him Tom, but that's not the case.
In fact, Tom was drawn on his first try without using any guarantees—just pure luck. It was a stroke of fortune that showcased the grotesque face of European serendipity.
On his second try, he drew an "Excellent" level item, the "Hope Flower Running Shoes." Only on his third try did he use the guaranteed chance to draw a card.
What he got from that last draw was:
[Skill Name: 100% Bare-Handed Blade Catch (Limited Use)]
[Level: Perfect]
[Skill Requirements: Use any sword-type weapon (whether it's sharp or not is irrelevant), and the target must have hands or front limbs capable of clapping.]**
[Skill Effect: Forces the specified target to return and catch your sword bare-handed.]
[Usage Limit: Five times]
[Skill Description: Taken from the "Ten Thousand Cold Jokes" series, specifically from the Fengshen Arc, where the character Li Jing, the top swordsman of the Shang Dynasty, has the setting of being 100% vulnerable to having his blade caught bare-handed. No matter what he slashes at, as long as someone is nearby, they will always catch his blade bare-handed. Except for those who can't clap their hands, he's never managed to cut anyone.]
[P.S.: During the bare-handed blade catch, the user can only maintain the sword-swinging posture and cannot move. The state can be interrupted by external forces.]
This is the only active skill Li Huan has.
Although "100% Bare-Handed Blade Catch" is typically considered a passive ability, Li Huan obtained a version that can be activated at will.
Skills with usage limits generally indicate that their actual power level exceeds their designated rank.
In other words, the true level of "100% Bare-Handed Blade Catch" is actually Legendary. Those familiar with "Ten Thousand Cold Jokes" understand just how brutal and terrifying this seemingly comedic skill can be.
It has no energy cost, and any sword will do.
Once the target is locked, no matter where they are, as long as the sword is swung, they will obediently return to catch it bare-handed.
While doing so, they can't make any other movements—they must maintain the bare-handed blade-catching posture.
Apart from Tom, this is Li Huan's strongest trump card. Although it doesn't have offensive capabilities, its strong control attribute is enough to give his team an overwhelming advantage in a fight.
However, there are two issues with this skill. The first is that, as noted in the description, during the bare-handed blade catch, not only is the target immobilized, but Li Huan also cannot move. The state can be forcibly interrupted by external forces. This means that the skill can only control the opponent, not harm them, but that's more than sufficient.
The second issue is the limited number of uses—this skill can only be activated five times before it disappears permanently.
Given its rarity, Li Huan had no intention of using this skill on the Herrscher of Thunder.
But plans can't always keep up with changes. If the Herrscher escaped, it would be disastrous, so he had no choice but to use this skill to bring her back.
Strictly speaking, she came back on her own, falling into the trap.
"What did you do, human?"
The Herrscher of Thunder felt more fear and panic today than in the entire lifetime of this body.
First, a strange cat that couldn't be killed and beat her senseless. Then, a girl who could suppress her Honkai energy. And now, a man who somehow dragged her back here with some unknown method.
She tried to move, but her body wouldn't respond to her brain's commands. She was stuck in the bare-handed blade-catching posture, unable to do anything except blink and speak—she couldn't even discharge electricity.
Hearing her question, Li Huan smiled. "Do you really want to know?"
The Herrscher of Thunder didn't respond, but her eyes showed her confusion.
Looking at her, Li Huan flashed a wicked grin. "Figure it out for yourself."
His attitude nearly made the Herrscher of Thunder explode with rage. "Worm, do you know who you're talking to?!"
Li Huan responded with mockery, "Of course I do. You're the idiot who got turned into a punching bag by a house cat, and now you're talking big to that cat's owner. You can't even compare to a cat!"
"You bastard, let me go! I swear I'll kill you!"
Seeing the Herrscher of Thunder's impotent rage, Li Huan burst out laughing, showing a particularly irritating smile. "I'm not letting go. Come on, hit me, you fool."
"Ahhhhhhh!!!!!"
The Herrscher of Thunder screamed in humiliation and anger, trying to release her grip, but it was useless.
"Don't you think you're going a bit too far?"
Kiana approached Li Huan, looking down at the Herrscher of Thunder. "Even I'm starting to feel sorry for her."
"This woman tore up my clothes. I need to settle this."
A cold wind blew, causing Li Huan to shiver. "It's not exactly warm up here, and on the rooftop too. You better hurry up; I don't want to catch a cold from standing here too long."
"Alright, alright. How did you even do this?"
"I learned it in Hawaii from my dad."
"You're lying. Where in Hawaii could you learn something like this?"
"Stop with the nonsense. Are you going to deal with her or not?"
"Fine, fine. I'll do it."
Despite her words, Kiana continued to observe Li Huan.
The unknown abilities, the terrifying cat, and the mysterious background—all these things made Kiana deeply curious about him.
But Li Huan was right; the priority now was dealing with the Herrscher of Thunder.
There would be plenty of time to learn more about him in the future.
Burying her thoughts, Kiana extended her hands, and the previous glow reappeared.
Seeing those glowing hands and Kiana's malicious smile, the Herrscher of Thunder's face filled with fear.
She knew exactly what was about to happen.
"Wait, what are you going to do? Don't come near me!"
"Don't worry, it'll be over quickly. Once I touch you with these hands, the real Mei-senpai will be back in control."
As those glowing, slender white hands reached toward her head, the Herrscher of Thunder's spirit finally broke.
"Don't come near me... don't come near me!!!!!!!"
On the empty rooftop, a girl's screams echoed.
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