186. The Desire to Conquer?
The next day, Fu Hua handed the edited technique to Yun Ling, containing only the "Mental State" section.
"Teacher Fu Hua, how did you do that?"
Although he had guessed Fu Hua might have a way, he was still somewhat surprised that she had actually done it.
The text in the "Mental State" section was as magical as the Sword Heart Mantra in the Taixu Sword Qi.
The Sword Heart Mantra could be formed simply by reciting or silently chanting it, completely without any scientific basis.
However, no matter what method Yun Ling used, he couldn't memorize the text in the "Mental State" section.
Only when reading it would he subconsciously recite it along.
"It's the power of Fenghuang Down. Fenghuang Down is a kind of divine key that can create things like illusions, and this editing is just a book without words; the text inside is just text constructed from illusions."
"But unexpectedly, it works." Fu Hua handed the edited technique to Yun Ling.
Yun Ling examined the edited technique; the effect was the same as the original.
"Teacher Fu Hua is amazing! Teacher Fu Hua is the best!" Yun Ling wanted to hug Fu Hua and kiss her, but he held back.
"...Consider it a thank-you gift for these glasses. I really like them." Fu Hua blushed and fled as if running away.
Just then, the door next door opened.
"Good morning, Sister Himeko." Yun Ling greeted her warmly.
"Good morning..." Himeko hadn't finished speaking when she caught a glimpse of Fu Hua hurriedly running away out of the corner of her eye.
"You made a move on Fu Hua?" Himeko gossiped, sidling up to Yun Ling and nudging him with her elbow.
"Making a move sounds too harsh. I just invited her to a movie yesterday," Yun Ling explained.
"She said yes? Really?" Himeko was incredulous.
"Why are you so surprised? Doesn't Sister Himeko realize how charming I am?"
Yun Ling flipped his hair with a flamboyant air.
"You narcissistic brat." Himeko ruffled Yun Ling's hair roughly, turning it into a mess.
"But I have to warn you, don't think you can get away with toying with other people's feelings. Even I would never allow such behavior to happen at St. Freya Academy," Himeko warned.
"Don't worry, I give my whole heart to every girl and would never abandon them. Teacher Himeko is the same," Yunling said seriously.
"...I don't need that. I don't even look at a little brat like you." Himeko gave Yun Ling a rather exasperated look.
"Sister Himeko, even if you say that, I won't give up," Yun Ling said earnestly, looking at Himeko.
He wanted to save her no matter what.
Looking into Yun Ling's sincere eyes, Himeko's heart began to race uncontrollably.
If it were a few years earlier, she would definitely have fallen head over heels in love.
But…
Himeko stretched uncomfortably; her old problem seemed to have flared up again.
"Sure, come drink with me tonight." Himeko smiled.
"Sister Himeko, I'm not an adult yet," Yun Ling reminded her.
"What does it matter?" Himeko said nonchalantly.
"I'll be drunk after one drink."
"It's alright, I'll help you back."
Himeko had already said that, so Yun Ling didn't intend to refuse.
Maybe this was a good opportunity to get closer to Himeko.
Although he had obtained a method to eliminate the harm of 'Artificial Stigmata' during the second simulation, he still didn't have a good explanation for the origin of this thing.
Therefore, he needed to guide Himeko a little, at least to bring up the 'Artificial Stigmata', before proceeding with the next step of his plan.
That night, Yun Ling followed Himeko to a bar outside St. Freya Academy.
Hmm, the advantage of living in the faculty apartments appeared again—no curfew.
"A whiskey, and a juice, for this kid who can't drink," Himeko said to the bartender.
Although she'd brought Yun Ling here, Himeko had no intention of making him drink.
She simply wanted him to keep her company for a bit.
"You didn't really need to say that last part," Yun Ling muttered, sitting down next to Himeko.
However, he was also relieved, since he was a true lightweight... he'd pass out after just one drink.
This had happened several times during simulations.
Once, he'd even been... by Misteln.
"How about a drink?" Himeko pushed the whiskey towards Yun Ling.
Smelling the strong aroma, Yun Ling decisively picked up the juice and drank it.
"Kid, it is, I'll show you how a kid drives a big car later."
"By the way, with so many girls around you, aren't you afraid of getting a machete later?" Himeko asked with a smile.
"I'm afraid, but my love for you all outweighs my fear of death." Yun Ling said calmly.
"Don't include me in that situation. Honestly, sometimes I really can't tell if you're a jerk or a scumbag..." Himeko rolled her eyes.
"Is there a difference?" Yun Ling retorted.
"Hmm~" Himeko gave him a meaningful look.
In short, you're a jerk!
"Sister Himeko, would you like to be with a scumbag like me?" Yun Ling launched his offensive.
"You should settle Mei and the others first. If you accidentally get stabbed, it'll be a huge loss." Himeko waved her hand.
"As expected of Sister Himeko, you're so gentle even when rejecting others. I like you even more." Yun Ling was completely unaffected.
"If you know I'm rejecting you, don't say it out loud..." Himeko rubbed her forehead, feeling a headache coming on.
"So why did you reject me, Sister Himeko? You're almost thirty and still haven't found a boyfriend. Shouldn't you be desperate for a relationship?" Yun Ling provoked her.
"Shut up if you don't want to be hanged at the gates of St. Freya Academy tomorrow."
Himeko punched him without hesitation, making him understand that some things shouldn't be said.
"The age gap between us is too big. I'm almost ten years older than you." Himeko casually made up an excuse.
"Then consider it Sister Himeko's way of taking care of me. A woman three years older than a man is like finding a gold brick; I'll be holding three gold bricks." Yun Ling remained shameless.
"You... I have no intention of sharing a boyfriend with anyone else." Himeko glanced at him.
"It's okay. When I'm with you, I only think about you, Sister Himeko."
"Tsk, you little brat." Himeko was exasperated. How could someone be so clingy?
"Were you like this when you were pursuing Mei and the others?" Himeko asked suspiciously.
Could it be that Mei and the others have been bothered by Yun Ling like this before?
"No, not at all. Mei and the others and I just naturally developed a relationship," Yun Ling said proudly.
"Then why are you focusing on me?" Himeko slammed her hand on the table. Did he think she was easy to bully because of her good temper?
"Isn't this just showing how charming you are, Sister Himeko?" Yun Ling teased.
"Stop giving me that flattery," Himeko pouted, her anger quickly dissipating.
She had always found Yun Ling's personality somewhat unfathomable.
Sometimes he seemed very calculating, other times it was all too obvious.
To say that Yun Ling had fallen in love with her at first sight was hard for her to believe.
After all, Mei and Kiana were no less beautiful than her, and Yuna's personality was unmatched.
Could he simply be trying to satisfy his 'desire to conquer'?
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