louisehourcade Chapter 98 My Body Has Its Own Thoughts
Chapter 98 My Body Has Its Own Thoughts
Lu Li held the knife in his hand and weighed it in his hand.
Made of mineral material, it doesn't feel cold to the touch; instead, it has a warm and smooth feel.
He waved his hand twice casually.
The weight was just right, not too light, not too heavy.
Although the blade is not sharpened, its hardness is high enough to make it more than sufficient for self-defense.
It's so much better than those standard long knives on the train that break at the slightest touch.
and.
The moment my fingertips brushed against the blade.
For some reason, a sense of familiarity welled up inside me.
Lu Li stared at the black knife for two seconds, then shook his head.
Forget it, I shouldn't overthink it.
It's just a mining knife, what story could it possibly have?
Lu Li placed the knife on the bedside table and lay down contentedly.
In short, at least we'll have a handy tool for training and missions from now on.
So what if it's a blade of kindness? As long as it keeps going.
I slept without any dreams.
……
The next morning, Danheng appeared at his door right on time.
Lu Li, sporting dark circles under his eyes, was dragged into the training room, dragging a black knife along.
Ok.
After drinking Himeko's coffee, I didn't sleep a wink all night.
"Where's Uncle Yang?" Lu Li asked, yawning.
"Something came up, so this morning we'll spar instead." Dan Heng was already standing in the center of the arena, holding the Strike Cloud.
"Are you ready?"
Lu Li secretly glanced at him.
That face was as cold as if it had been taken out of a freezer.
...Well, it seems there's no room for negotiation.
He gripped the black knife tightly and took a deep breath.
"bring it on."
……
Lu Li was awakened by the intense pain all over his body.
He opened his eyes.
Yes, the familiar ceiling.
It's been so long since I've felt every muscle in my body protesting...
"Awake?" Dan Heng's voice rang in my ears.
Lu Li turned his head with difficulty and met Dan Heng's expressionless face.
"What time is it now?"
"Six o'clock in the afternoon."
"six--?!"
Lu Li sat up abruptly, his muscles simultaneously erupting in sharp protest, the pain making him grimace and almost fall back down.
"Holy crap..."
Didn't he remember being "caressed" by Dan Heng using Ji Yun?
How come it's already dark when I close my eyes and open them again?
"You fainted from exhaustion this morning," Dan Heng said calmly.
"Mr. Walter came by, but he didn't wake you because you were sleeping so soundly."
Lu Li: "..."
and so.
He hadn't even transitioned from the hellish mode of the morning to the hellish mode of the afternoon.
As a result, due to physical exhaustion, he fell into a baby-like sleep right after the first stage.
How embarrassing, so incredibly embarrassing.
Lu Li, after all, was a man who had single-handedly fought an Envoy in the Sky... even if it was just a fabricated backstory from the system.
But how come in reality, they can't even get through basic training?
"Your body is adapting faster than I expected," Danheng suddenly said.
"what?"
"Although my mind and consciousness can't keep up yet, my body has begun to adapt to this intensity."
Dan Heng paused for a moment, then said, "You've made great progress."
After he finished speaking, his gaze inadvertently swept over the black knife in Lu Li's hand.
And there is...
The difference between Lu Li with weapons and those without was far greater than he had anticipated.
But he didn't say it aloud.
because--
If you overpraise him, given his personality...
As if recalling something, Danheng fell silent.
Upon hearing this, Lu Li looked down at his arms and legs.
It seems... it doesn't hurt as much as it did yesterday?
Although it's still very sour, the feeling of "being run over by a big truck" has subsided.
What replaces it is a tingling sensation that emanates from deep within the muscles.
Is this what they call... a bittersweet experience?
No, no, no, he only felt pain, not a bit of pleasure.
However, he has improved so quickly that even Dan Heng praised him.
Could it be... that I am actually a martial arts genius?
Lu Li felt a little smug.
"Shall we continue?" Danheng asked.
"No, no, no—"
Lu Li shook his head vigorously, like a rattle drum.
"That's enough for today. If I keep practicing, I'm afraid I'll die young."
Forget about being a genius, I'd rather just be a salted fish.
Dan Heng glanced at him but did not insist.
That's all for today.
"Continue at eight o'clock tomorrow morning."
Lu Li: "..."
All he wants now is to be buried on the spot.
Dragging his almost unresponsive body, Lu Li staggered out of the training room.
The only thought in my mind was to go back to my room, get into bed, and sleep forever.
However, ideals are often grand, while reality is often harsh.
He bumped into two chattering little girls as soon as he stepped into the observation car.
"Lu Li! Training's over?" March 7th jumped over the moment he saw Lu Li.
Lu Li: "..."
Grandma, please, please spare me.
"Hmm..." he responded weakly.
"Look at you, you're exhausted." March 7th circled around him. "Danheng is too ruthless, isn't he? He doesn't give you any face at all."
No, you should be glad Walter wasn't here today.
Lu Li found that she didn't even have the energy to complain.
"Here you go." Xing handed something over from the side.
Lu Li looked down.
It was a charred, steaming... lizard leg.
Lu Li: "..."
"This is something we specially saved for you! It's a specialty of Yalilo-VI, crunchy and delicious!" March 7th said, showing off like a treasure. "Try it, replenish your energy!"
Xing also picked up a stick and began to nibble on it with relish.
Seeing how much they enjoyed their meal, Lu Li's worldview was severely shaken.
Are these two girls' tastes a bit too extreme?
Lu Li fell into deep thought.
"Oh, right, Lu Li," March 7 mumbled, chewing on a lizard leg, "Sister Ji Zi was looking for you earlier, asking you to go to her room after training."
"It seems like there's something I want to tell you."
"Himeko is looking for me?" Lu Li was taken aback.
What could Himeko possibly want from him?
...Could this be a follow-up from the company?
"I understand." Lu Li nodded, deciding to go and take a look first.
After all... well.
He felt that drinking Himeko's coffee might be more relaxing than eating roasted lizard.
After taking a shower and changing into clean clothes, Lu Li went to Ji Zi's room.
"Himeko-nee, you were looking for me?"
"Yes, sit down."
Himeko put down the documents in her hand and pointed to the chair opposite her.
Lu Li sat down, somewhat puzzled: "Is there some new activity from the company?"
"No, not really. There hasn't been any activity over there since Topa and Sand Gold left, which is pretty much what we expected." Himeko shook her head.
"Then come find me..."
"It's about training." Himeko smiled. "How's it going?"
"Feel……"
Lu Li thought for a moment, then said with a bitter face, "I feel like my body has been hollowed out."
Himeko chuckled at his words: "Is it really that exaggerated?"
"I heard from Danheng that you adapted very quickly."
"That's my body adapting, not my soul!"
Lu Li was on the verge of tears: "Sister Ji Zi, let me tell you, it seems my body has betrayed me; it's starting to have its own thoughts."
"It wants to be a warrior, but I just want to be a salted fish!"