themonasnovels Chapter 32 [A Hidden Gem]
Chapter 32 [A Hidden Gem]
He gradually regained consciousness.
The darkness began to recede, and the light returned.
The room that came into view was familiar.
Blue bricks and gray tiles, wooden beams and pillars, and that bookshelf filled with books.
This is his residence at the Crane Style Boxing School.
The light coming in from the window was very bright; it was clearly daytime.
At the same time, the Three Elements Mirror appeared in my consciousness, and lines of prompts scrolled by:
[Special training ended]
[Scene Evaluation: Excellent]
[Achievements: Overcoming the odds, turning the tide, and resonating with blood ties]
[Training rewards have been settled and are being synchronized to the host's body...]
[Completed simultaneously]
Gu Shenyan savored everything that had just happened.
The scene was terrifyingly realistic; every battle, every bit of pain, and every moment of realization felt like a personal experience.
He even had the illusion that it wasn't some "constructed scenario," but rather a real historical event.
"Young Master!"
Seemingly hearing a sound of someone getting up inside the room, a surprised voice came from outside the door.
Immediately afterwards, the door was pushed open.
Shi Quan's honest face appeared at the door, his eyes filled with excitement:
"Young Master, you're awake!"
"I've been watching over you all night, you're finally awake!"
As he spoke, his eyes reddened.
Gu Shenyan sat up and stretched his limbs.
"Brother Quan, thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard work, it's not hard work at all!"
Shi Quan waved his hands repeatedly:
"As long as the young master is alright!"
"After you lit that incense last night, I stood guard outside the door."
"At first, I could still hear your breathing, but around midnight, there was no sound at all."
"I was terrified and tried to rush in to check on things several times."
"But I was afraid of disturbing you, so I could only anxiously wait outside the door."
As he spoke, his face was filled with lingering fear.
Gu Shenyan felt a warmth in his heart.
This honest and kind man is truly sincere to me.
I'm sorry to have worried you.
Seeing that his young master was alright, Shi Quan felt relieved and went to practice his morning exercises.
He then returned to the room and went to the mirror.
Looking at myself in the mirror, I looked much better than yesterday.
Gu Shenyan stood in front of the mirror and took a deep breath.
Consciousness sank into the body, and the Three Elements Mirror appeared.
On the rusted surface of the ancient mirror, the characters flowed like dragons and snakes, slowly revealing lines of ancient script:
Gu Shenyan
[Bloodline: Merfolk Lineage - Slight → Less]
【Supernatural Power: Water Control (Spiritual Grade, Lower): Minor Success (1/500)】 (Incomplete information has been added)
[New Trait: Water Pressure - Can solidify water into a form as sharp as steel, making it as razor-sharp as a divine weapon]
Lifespan: 16/37 → 16/80
Seeing these changes, Gu Shenyan was overjoyed.
The difference between "micro" and "few" bloodlines, though only one word, is as vast as the difference between heaven and earth.
That life-or-death struggle and extreme burst of power finally caused this body to undergo a complete transformation.
His lifespan increased dramatically from his thirties to eighty years old; this was the real gain.
The leap in life level brought about by the enhancement of bloodline far surpasses the benefits of any elixir.
As for the water control technique... he raised his hand and made a grasping motion.
The basin of water in the room rose up in response, transforming into a water dragon that swirled in his palm.
The water dragon was crystal clear, every inch of it solidified, reflecting a dazzling brilliance in the morning light.
This is the ingenious use of "water pressure," transforming ordinary water into a deadly weapon.
"good."
In his consciousness, the Three-Element Mirror revealed a new clue:
[Detection showed only one death during the dream entry process, and the incense had not yet burned out.]
[Nine Netherworld Soul-Guiding Incense: 2/3 remaining uses]
[Under certain conditions, the special effect of the Nine Nether Soul-Guiding Incense – "Unexpected Gain" has been triggered.]
[Item Obtained: Pearl of the Vast Ocean]
What?
Gu Shenyan was taken aback.
Two usage attempts remaining?
"Could it be...?"
He opened his inventory.
Sure enough, it was in the corner of the storage space in the mirror.
That Nine Netherworld Soul-Guiding Incense stick still has two-thirds of its length remaining!
"Is the synthesized incense not a disposable item?"
Gu Shenyan's heart raced.
This means he can use the Nine Netherworld Soul-Guiding Incense twice more!
Two chances to enter a dream!
If we can obtain six more Soul-Guiding Incense sticks, we can combine them into a second and a third Nine Nether Soul-Guiding Incense stick.
Then the three Nine Netherworld Soul-Guiding Incense sticks are combined again... what quality will it be?
Above the Spiritual grade lies the Treasure grade!
Thinking of this, his breathing became rapid.
How terrifying must the dream-inducing effect of this treasure be?
Combined with the Yunmeng appointment a year later, if we can hunt the Azure Scaled Flood Dragon Fish, we can activate the dragon bloodline.
Then, we will use the precious incense to train in dreams and trace the origin of the dragon seed.
He never dared to imagine such a gain!
"We must find a way to get some more soul-summoning incense."
He secretly made a mental note of this.
Bai Cailing once said that the Soul-Guiding Incense was priceless, costing two hundred silver dollars per stick.
With his current financial resources, he simply cannot afford it.
But a year is enough time for him to figure out how to make money.
When the time comes, I can pay Bai Cailing to buy it.
Since the other party was able to obtain five Soul-Guiding Incense sticks, they must have other ways to acquire more.
Thinking of this, he looked at the second tip.
A Hidden Gem
What is this?
He took the item out of the mirror.
A bead the size of a thumb appeared in the palm of your hand.
The bead was entirely azure blue, crystal clear, and one could vaguely see water flowing inside.
The beads emit a faint glow, are as warm and smooth as jade, and feel indescribably comfortable when held in the hand.
A Hidden Gem
[Rank: Spiritual Grade, Medium]
[Source: Formed from the essence of the Merfolk's young chieftain "Lan," containing a wisp of his true spirit]
【effect:
1. Water storage: It can store the equivalent of a small pond's water volume (approximately 50 cubic meters).
II. Compression: The stored water can be repeatedly compressed in advance.
III. Nourishment: Long-term wear can slowly enhance affinity with water.
[Note: This bead was given by "Lan" in gratitude for the protection of her clan, condensed from her very essence.]
A wisp of its true spirit remains within the pearl; if fate allows, they can recognize each other by this pearl.
After reading these introductions, Gu Shenyan felt like he had been given a pillow when he was sleepy.
This bead... it's practically a divine artifact tailor-made for the power of water manipulation!
The water storage function solves the problem of dry environments;
The compression function allows him to prepare before the battle.
Currently, I can compress water to a maximum of one-tenth of its original volume.
Fifty cubic meters of water, compressed to one-tenth of its original volume, is only five cubic meters of high-density water!
This water is released during combat, combined with the property of "water pressure"...
That power might even have a terrifying "first-time kill" effect on opponents of the same level!
"Great stuff, really great stuff."
He held the bead in his hands, thoroughly enjoying it.
The beads feel warm and smooth to the touch, and you can vaguely feel the abundant moisture contained within them.
The moisture resonated with his blood, giving him a strange sense of familiarity.
"Lan..."
That proud mermaid girl actually gifted him a pearl of her very essence.
This kindness is truly immense.
Unfortunately, that was just a dream.
The "Lan" in the dream must have existed at least several thousand years ago.
Perhaps her descendants still live on, but the mermaid girl he saw has probably long since turned into dust in history.
Gu Shenyan sighed softly and carefully put the bead away from his body.
In any case, this gift will help him a lot.
If I ever have the chance to meet a descendant of the merfolk... perhaps I can help them.
Gu Shenyan straightened his clothes and pushed open the door to go out.
The morning sun shines warmly on me, dispelling the fatigue of last night.
He felt the surge of power within him.
His bloodline underwent a transformation, his supernatural powers broke through, and he even obtained a priceless treasure like the Pearl of the Azure Sea.
The dream I had that night was far more rewarding than I had expected.
"In that case..."
A glint of light flashed in his eyes:
"That Uncle Liu is truly a corrupted demon, so there's no need to worry too much."
"As for the water monkeys..."
He squinted:
"If they dare to invade, it will be a good opportunity to test this newly acquired supernatural power."
"There's still the Yunmeng appointment for another year."
Thinking of the Azure Scaled Flood Dragon that Bai Cailing had mentioned, a strong sense of anticipation welled up in his heart.
With this encounter, the trip to Yunmeng may yield even greater gains.
If three azure-scaled dragon fish could be combined... what would that be?
A young dragon? Or the essence of a dragon?
Either way, they are all captivating.