Ning'er and Yang Xin arrived at the Red Leaf Inn the following morning. As expected, they achieved Silver rank. This made Issei smile. Why? Because now that they are Silver rank, Issei can let them cultivate the Heaven's Path Art such as Sword Art, Fist Art, Sword Art, Golden Body, etc.
"Congratulations. You both achieved Silver rank in less than a week. That's very impressive," Issei said with a smile. Even Raynare was smiling. Not because Ning'er and Yang Xin became Silver rank, but because she can tell that the two women have affection for Issei. Although Raynare was a bit peeve since Xiao Ning'er was relatively young. "Now that you both are Silver rank, you get to cultivate some of the Heaven's Path Arts. Now choose wisely".
Ning'er and Yang Xin looked through the manuals, and they made their decision. Ning'er chose Heaven's Path Spear Art, and Yang Xin chose Heaven's Path Sword Art. And lastly, Issei also gave them copies of Heaven's Path Golden Body and Heaven's Path Movement Art.
However, Issei made sure to warn the two women they are not to use the Heaven's Path Movement Art until they at least cultivate the Heaven's Path Golden Body or else they would risk harming their bodies due to the strain of the movement technique that is akin to teleportation.
"T-This… isn't this too much?" Yang Xin said. All the techniques that Issei gave them were top notch. Nothing in Glory City can match it. Yang Xin even hypothesised that nothing in the world can compare them. "Are you really giving us these techniques?".
"Of course! Yang Xin, you're my student, and Ning'er, you're my friend," Issei said. He was still smiling at them. "These things are nothing much for me. Plus, since you're both at Silver rank, your cultivation has slowed down tremendously due to a lack of Heaven and Earth energy. I'll bring you somewhere that can assist you with cultivation later".
Looking at Issei, Yang Xin's heart skipped a beat. The young man before her was unlike anyone she's met before. Even if she was his student, the things given to her aren't something a master would willingly give. For the first time in her life, someone has captured her heart. Alas, the young man already had a woman.
"By the way, Ning'er, since you took the Heaven's Path Spear Arts, that means you want to train in the way of the spear, right? And Yang Xin, you want to train in the way of the sword, right?" Issei said. Ning'er and Yang Xin nodded. "Then give me a moment. I'll give you Spear and Sword techniques".
"Wait a moment, Ise," Ning'er called. She was confused. Wasn't the Heaven's Path Sword and Spear Art techniques? "Don't we already have the Spear and Sword art of the Heaven's Path Manual? Why do you need to give us another?".
"You're wrong. Heaven's Path Spear and Sword Arts aren't techniques. They are a cultivation manual to gain Sword and Spear intent etc.,". Issei said. That's right. Heaven's Path Sword and Spear Art aren't techniques but methods to achieve intent with their chosen weapon. "That's why you'd need to train actual sword and spear techniques. Now, what type of fighter are you girls? Speed type, Strength type, Agility type, etc. Tell me so that I can find a proper technique for your fighting style".
"Uhm…Do you have something that is technique-oriented?" Ning'er said. She wasn't one that is speed or strength type. She likes to depend on her wits. Hence, she wants something that is skill-oriented. "I know that skill orient is more challenging to master, but it's what I prefer".
"As for me, I would like something speed-based," Yang Xin said. She liked to finish a fight in one fell swoop rather than prolonging the fight. "I like to finish a fight as soon as I can".
"If that's the case, then all types of techniques would go well for you. With Heaven's Path Movement Art, you can move as if you're teleporting. You can then combine that with whatever sword art you like," Issei said. Yang Xin understood. Thanks to the movement technique, any sword style would become a speed type. "If that's the case, you can train in other styles like strength, agility, or technique base like Ning'er".
"If that's true, can you pick one for me? I trust in your judgement," Yan Xin said. For a while now, Yang Xin has put her trust in Issei. Ever since they met, she always felt like they had a connection. "If it's a technique you choose for me, I know it would be the right one".
Issei was thinking. What would the perfect sword technique be for Yang Xin? She was an alchemist and was quite used to being near a fire. Plus, he plans to give her the Blue Like Morning Sky Flame. So, again a fire-based technique would suit her. Looking through the [Divine Sword Knowledge – God], Issei looked for a fire-based technique.
After a few moments, Issei found it. Sure, it didn't really create the effect that the technique depicted, but with Blue Like Morning Sky Flame, that wouldn't matter. Issei decided to transfer the knowledge of Sun Breathing to Yang Xin.
"I found the perfect technique for you," Issei said. He then touched Yang Xin on her forehead and transferred the knowledge. Yang Xin was surprised by the technique, but the sword used for the style was one she wasn't familiar with. "I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, I have the weapon that the technique requires. Even if I didn't, I'd be able to forge one for you".
Now that Yang Xin was done, Issei needed to think of something for Ning'er. Unlike the sword techniques, Issei didn't have a library in his head for Spear techniques. So, there are only two things he can do. Roll the Gacha and hope for the best, or go through the shop and refresh the list as many times until he finds what he needs.
'System, I want you to roll the Gacha for me,' Issei said. For the past few days, he's been in Divine Continent. He hasn't gotten anything useful except for the Heaven's Path Cultivation Manual. 'I hope I get something useful this time. I've been getting nothing but common and uncommon items'.
[Gacha is now rolling]
[Congratulation! Issei received (Well Bag – Legendary). The user may access the reward within the Inventory]
'Shoot! I guess I didn't get what I needed. But this item is nice. It gives me an unlimited amount of water," Issei said. He was banking on the day's roll, but he still had another option. 'I guess I can only ask the system to search in the Gacha Shop'.
Issei asked the shop to refresh the list as much as possible until a suitable technique for Ning'er was found. Along the way, Issei checked if there was any item he could save for later. Although he didn't want to, he did it anyway in case he found something helpful or unique. Unfortunately, Issei didn't save anything even after a hundred refresh, as none of them caught his eye.
After a hundred more refresh, Issei finally found the perfect technique for Ning'er. Hanryang Tyle Pumba. It was not only for spears but could also be used for swords, staff etc. The Hanryang Style Pumba focuses on seemingly bending one's weapon at impossible angles.
[Ultimate Gacha Shop Function – (Credits: 569, 471,800)
(Refresh List: Credit – 1000)
((Martial Arts Practice – 5 years – Epic – 1,000,000)
(Hanryang Pumba Style Manual – Legendary – 10,000,000)
(Dominator– Mythical – 100,000,000)
(Power Stone – Demi-God – 1,000,000,000)
(Magic Cube – God – 10,000,000,000)]
'System, purchase Hanryang Style Pumba Manual and Martial Arts Practice,' Issei said. Yang Xin and Ning'er needed time to train the techniques given to them. So, the Martial Arts Practice is suitable for both of them. 'System, are you sure when Yang Xin and Ning'er use the Martial Arts Practice card, it would only feel like a few days?'.
[That's correct. I have no reason to lie. It gets me nothing]
'Alright, please purchase the items I wanted,' Issei said. He was using many of the credits that he had stored for a long time. 'It doesn't matter. I can just sell the useless stuff I get in the Gacha for credits. Too bad, the only thing that gives a lot of credit are God rarity and Summon'.
[Purchasing Hanryang Style Pumba Manual and Martial Arts Practice…]
[Purchase completed. Remaining Credits: 558,471,800]
"Ning'er, come here. This is for you. Unfortunately, I couldn't transfer the knowledge directly to your mind since I haven't trained in Hanryang Style Pumba," Issei said. He would have to let Ning'er train the manual on her own. "However, I hope you train in it diligently".
Ning'er smiled at Issei and nodded her head.
Issei gave Yang Xin Blue Like Morning Sky Flame. The alchemist jumped in joy as this was the first time she's gotten such a treasure. It can be used with her Sun Breathing, but it can also help her in alchemy. After all, the Pill Furnace that she's been using was Issei's and not her own. However, since she got such an item, Issei only gave her an ordinary katana as he didn't have one of excellent quality. So, he has to forge her one later.
As for Ning'er. Issei gave her Gae Dearg. One of the Mythical Weapons that he has on hand. Seeing this, Yang Xin was about to get jealous, but she remembered that her Blue Like Morning Sky Flame was as impressive as the spear.
Lastly, Issei gave Ning'er and Yang Xin the (Martial Arts Practice – 5 years – Epic). Issei explained to them the purpose of the card. Ning'er and Yang Xin nodded at Issei as they understood why he gave them such a valuable item. They were travelling in a dangerous area in a few days, and he didn't want them to get hurt.
As for Ning'er, she thought this would help her get a more mature body when she leaves the Martial Arts Practice space. Issei never told them that it had an anti-ageing property. However, telling them was pointless as Yang Xin wouldn't feel the effect thanks to her cultivation. As for Ning'er, she would be ageing as usual.
When Issei finished giving them everything they would need, Ning'er and Yang Xin entered the Martial Arts Practice space. Issei waited for them to return, but he didn't have to wait long. In a single moment after Ning'er and Yang Xin left, they returned. Yang Xin looked no different, except for her aura. However, Ning'er looked more mature, and her body became more seductive and alluring to look at.
Upon seeing that Issei was gawking at her body, Ning'er held her chest high. Finally, Issei was looking at her like a woman rather than a child for the first time. Ning'er squeezed her fist and told herself that she would start making her move. However, it wasn't only her.
Thanks to the enlightenment field of the Martial Arts Practice space, Yang Xin realised that she had feelings for Issei. So, like Ning'er, she plans to make her move on him, but not first consulting Issei's girlfriend, Raynare.
