Mabel had been protecting Jonathan as he reformed his vitality. Once it was done, she jumped down and asked, “So, how does it feel? What's the difference between Nascent Soul and Peak Neutralizing Force?” He stayed silent for a while before replying, “Peak Neutralizing Force is all about concentrating my body's vitality into a dragon. A vitality dragon. Nascent Soul is all about compressing the vitality inside my body into a singular point before unleashing the most explosive force. Now, I'm capable of releasing a punch that has the force of one thousand kilograms, which is twice as much as what | could do before.
It's not because my strength has increased. It's because I've learned how to consolidate it. If | have to make a comparison, it's like compressing the flow of water into an arrow in order to increase its power.” There was a pause before he continued, “A Nascent Soul expert is powerful because they have great mastery over the usage of the vitality in their body. It's like a racer driving his racing car however he wants. He can speed up, stop, or turn whenever he wishes. A normal racer will be far more
restricted when doing that because they aren't one with their car.” Mabel praised, “Your metaphor is quite apt. Our body and vitality are like the car. As we cultivate, we're basically improving our skills as the mechanic and the driver. We learn how to upgrade our car to maximize its efficiency and how to drive it effectively. Only then will the perfect racer be born.” Jonathan nodded in agreement. He was no longer afraid of the competition tomorrow or Strikezone Martial Arts.
It was his belief that, even though he still couldn't win against Strikezone Martial Arts, he was definitely capable of protecting himself, or at the very least, running away from a confrontation with them.
“Thank you, Mabel!” He bowed.
She smiled. “You don't need to thank me. | have my own selfish reasons for helping you.” “Oh?” He was slightly stunned.
“You are the Chosen One and the best one I've laid my eyes
on. You can say that I'm betting on you. One day, the Great Tribulation will befall the planet, and demons will roam the streets. We, the Department of National Security, are responsible for the country's safety. However, we don't have the luck to do so, which is why we need you to subdue those demons. Our directive is to protect the citizens of the country.
Will you be willing to help us when the time comes?” A bitter smile appeared on his face when he realized what was going on. “If I'm the Chosen One, then how can | defy the heavens? Still, even if you didn't mention any of that, | will still help you because you helped me first. If you need me, just call me.” She smirked. “I'm glad to hear that. It's getting late. If you go back now, you'll still have time to enjoy your Jennifer. Now go” A faint blush appeared on his face. “You really don't hold back, huh, Mabel?” She covered her mouth and snickered before leaving. He followed right behind her.
At that point, Jonathan felt there was a difference in his surroundings. The image of the surrounding in his mind became much clearer. He could also sense something evil coming from the east.
It wasn't necessary for him to take a look in that direction because he knew someone from Strikezone Martial Arts was spying on him from that direction.
He didn't care if he was being spied on.
Jonathan and Mabel arrived at the Mitsubishi sportscar. She went into the passenger's seat and said lazily, “You drive. I'm not your chauffeur.” ‘When he got into the car, he saw her stretching her limbs and a particularly pleasant scene. He chuckled as he turned on the engine. “I have a question for you, Mabel. Don't get angry, okay?” “I don't want to hear you say it, pervert.” He pouted and exclaimed, “I haven't even asked the question yet!”
“I know you don't have anything good to say.” He still grinned and said, “I just wanted to ask you about your body! You see, a normal woman has no armpit hair because they shave it off to look pretty. But, for an expert like you, is the reason you don't have armpit hair because you shave it off or because you use vitality to stop it from growing?” Mabel's face grew red before she gave him a kick. “Go and die in a gutter!” Jonathan grimaced when he was kicked by her high heels.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStill, he chuckled because he felt good that he was able to tease a goddess like her.
Both of them finally arrived back at Fairlake at eleven at night.
Once they did, she chased him out of the car and shouted, “Go and do what you want to do! You better take it easy, though, or you're going to shrivel up!” He almost tripped the moment he heard that. When he turned back, he saw a mischievous smile on her face.
In any case, he was feeling quite agitated and wanted to see
Jennifer as fast as he could. He already made a call to her on his way back, telling her that he had a breakthrough in his cultivation and that there wouldn't be any issues tomorrow.
After she expressed how happy she was for him, he told her to wait for him to return. He wanted to tell her to wait for him on the bed, but he didn't.
Just as he happily arrived at the entrance of Falbriand Hotel, his phone rang. He wanted to ignore the ringing, but he couldn't do that, so he unwillingly pulled out the phone.
It was from Polly.
He answered the call immediately.
‘When the call connected, Polly immediately asked in a worried voice, “Where are you, Jonathan?” Jonathan was slightly surprised as he answered, “I'm outside.
What's wrong, Polly?” “I've been thinking about Nascent Soul for a long while. And yet, there's a question that keeps bugging me. | feel like I'm going crazy right now. Also, | don't think |
can pull myself out in time for the competition tomorrow.” His expression darkened. This is a serious situation. "I'll be there immediately. Wait for me,” he reassured.
She nodded.
Without delay, he rushed over to Pearl Hotel in Jipsdale.
Since he had become a Nascent Soul expert, his running speed had exceeded a race car's speed.
It didn't take long before he arrived at Pearl Hotel.
He rushed straight toward Polly's room and knocked on the door.
“Come in!" Her voice was still filled with anxiety.
‘When Jonathan entered the room, he saw the room was dark. The light was off.
She was sitting on the bed in her purple sleeping gown. Her hair was a mess, while her pale thighs were clear to see.
At that moment, she had lost the grace befitting of a goddess.
Instead, she looked like a seductress.
It was the first time he saw her like that.
She looked as though she had been stripped of her godhood and became a mortal after falling from the heavens.
In all the time he had ever known her, she had always appeared cool and outstanding.
“Polly.” Jonathan arrived in front of her.
Polly raised her head and stared at him. Her eyes were filled with worry. It was a sign that she was indeed going crazy.
“If there's no other way, you can just quit the competition tomorrow. No one's restricting you, so there's no need to force yourself like that. You're still young. There's always another chance,” he consoled.
She shook her head. “No. If | can't achieve a breakthrough under these circumstances, then I'll never reach Nascent Soul in my life.” Suddenly, she turned her sight to him, and her expression changed. “You did it?” He nodded. “I managed to think things through.”
Joy flashed past her eyes. “It's good that you made it. In the end, I'm not as good as you.” “There's no need to compare yourself to me, Polly. Come, I'll take you to a certain place. | know there are still some loose ends in your heart that need tying up. Otherwise, you'll never achieve a breakthrough. Let's go!” He pulled her hand, which was soft and cold.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNo one had ever pulled her hand like that, until now.
Polly's body trembled as she wasn't used to it and shoved his hand away.
Jonathan wasn't going to force her.
Still, she stood up and said, “Go outside. I'll change my clothes.” He nodded and went outside.
Moments later, she exited the room in a white sports outfit, and her hair was in a simple ponytail. Her face was pale, clean, and supple.
She had always looked beautiful without any makeup.
If she does use makeup one day, | think she'll be so beautiful that I'l be afraid to even lay my eyes on her.
After they left the building, they got into the Mercedes-Benz.
Polly sat by his side while Jonathan drove as fast as he could.
The person from Strikezone Martial Arts who was spying on him was probably cursing him for going out in the middle of the night instead of resting.
Both of them went to the suburbs. He was just going to guide Polly like how Mabel guided him.
Half an hour later, they arrived in a forest.
When he killed the engine, Polly asked, “Why did you bring me here?” He smiled. “Follow me and you'll find out.” Both of them began to hike up the hill of the forest.
As they went deeper inside, the surrounding dew became heavier and wetted them as they brushed past the plants.
Then he climbed up a tree and gestured for her to do the
same. “Come up, Polly.” She did just that.
“We live in a concrete world every day, but the best and oldest place to cultivate is still the forest.” His gaze swept past the trees. “This is where we're closest to nature. Here, there's no technology. You didn't bring your phone, and | left mine in the car. It's also an obscure spot here, so we can do what we want. Therefore, whatever we do or say today will not be known by anyone else.” She looked around her surrounding and finally calmed down.
Seconds later, she asked, “How did you achieve your breakthrough? What is it that you want?” He smirked. “What | want is simple. | want a life where no one can offend me. And if someone does offend me, | want to have the ability to return the favor tenfold!” When he finished, he jumped down and said, “I have something | want to show you, Polly.”