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simulated cultivation environment is essentially a cultivation environment created based on the characteristics of a martial soul.
Simply put, it's cultivating in the environment where the martial soul itself exists.
Just like plant-type martial souls in a forest, fire-type in a volcanic area, and water-type in water, a martial soul is placed in an environment that suits it, using the environment to accelerate its cultivation and increase its soul power.
Just as different soul masters exhibit different combat power in different environments, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass would have its combat power amplified infinitely in a forest.
The Netherworld Cat is a forest-natured soul beast, and cultivating in a grove of trees is, to some extent, its simulated cultivation environment.
At this moment, Zhu Zhu Qing is in a martial soul possession state, meditating with her eyes closed on a branch of a large tree.
Black and purple light shimmered on her body, and her long tail trailed below the branch.
Ma Hongjun quietly approached, not disturbing her.
Serious people are the most beautiful!
Zhu Zhuqing, engrossed in her cultivation, possessed an exceptionally refined air. Her brows and eyes were relaxed and closed; only in the state of cultivation could she find true peace. Only
by increasing her strength could she feel the motivation to live.
"What are you doing here?"
A cool voice interrupted Ma Hongjun's fascination.
The Netherworld Cat's spiritual senses were still very strong. The forest was her domain; when cultivating, she merged with her environment, sensing any fluctuations around her.
"I came to see you!"
Ma Hongjun said honestly.
To be honest, surrounded by so many beautiful women with different charms, Ma Hongjun couldn't help but be tempted; he could only restrain himself.
He wasn't the pure and innocent Tang San Shao, who had been a womanizer in his past life and now possessed the ability of "Xie Huo" (a powerful, albeit somewhat wicked, power).
How could a wicked young master like him let the beauties around him go?
He was now grown up and had a mature mind.
He didn't want to make choices;
he wanted them all!
"What's so good about me?"
"You must rarely look in the mirror?"
"What do you mean?"
"Otherwise, how come you don't know you're so beautiful?"
"Boring!"
"That's why I came to see you."
"You like me?"
"Yes!"
Ma Hongjun's resolute answer surprised Zhu Zhuqing. She didn't dare look at him anymore, her face flushed, and she turned away.
After a moment of silence, Zhu Zhuqing still didn't turn back.
However, her soft voice came again.
"You should go, I still need to cultivate."
Zhu Zhuqing was conflicted now, it was clear that she had feelings for Ma Hongjun.
From their first intimate encounter to the help he had given her during the past three months of training, he had never abandoned her.
This man truly made her feel a strong sense of security.
In the quiet of the night, she even thought about letting down her guard, throwing herself into this man's arms, and becoming her little princess again.
She also wanted to be like Ning Rongrong, leaning on him and acting spoiled when she was tired.
But now, she had too many shackles and too many worries.
Moreover, her proud and aloof personality, ingrained over the years, prevented her from lowering herself to act coquettishly. Ma Hongjun's philandering ways also made her feel a strong aversion.
Although Ma Hongjun and Ning Rongrong outwardly addressed each other as brother and sister, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but notice the subtle intimacy between them. On
one hand, she enjoyed Ma Hongjun's pursuit, yet on the other hand, she avoided it.
Therefore, she was conflicted, even unsure of her own intentions.
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward, but Ma Hongjun wasn't discouraged. A kitten isn't so easily conquered.
The process of "petting a cat" is like going from slave to general.
The lack of rejection proved he had already stirred the cat's heart.
At this point, he couldn't back down; having already stirred her heart, withdrawing now would be irresponsible. He didn't want to become the anti-inflammatory of the other world.
Ma Hongjun felt that no matter how many women he stirred up, he had to accept them.
Melting an iceberg takes time; to win over Zhu Zhuqing, he needed to be prepared for a long period of companionship.
He wanted time to prove to Zhu Zhuqing, "
Be my cat, and I will make you happy."
"Cultivation? I can accompany you. Actually, you don't need to keep your nerves so tense every day. Appropriate relaxation can also help with cultivation progress.
Just like a bowstring, if it's stretched too tight for too long, it will be harmful.
Zhu Qing, I know about your and Mu Bai's background, and I also know about the rules of fate for your family."
"I think
I can help you,"
Ma Hongjun said earnestly and directly.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't answer, lost in thought.
Although she had been trying her best, she knew clearly that she couldn't see any hope on her own.
Her older sister was seven years older than her, had the same martial soul, and was superior in every way. Even with her relentless cultivation, she was still a title behind her sister.
But the family's test was in the Soul Master Competition. If she had a teammate like Ma Hongjun, she would have a much better chance of defeating her sister's team.
Perhaps this man was the one who would change her destiny.
"Zhuqing, I have a movement technique I can teach you!"
Ma Hongjun's steps were ethereal; in a flash, he appeared directly in front of Zhu Zhuqing.
"Come on, Zhuqing, use your speed to catch me."
Zhu Zhuqing was still stunned when Ma Hongjun used a thuggish, aggressive approach, enraging her.
"You!"
Zhu Zhuqing was furious.
"Come on, use your speed to catch me!" Ma Hongjun
dodged, and Zhu Zhuqing began her pursuit.
Without using her martial soul, Zhu Zhuqing was far faster than Ma Hongjun, and even if Ma Hongjun used his martial soul, Zhu Zhuqing could still catch up.
Unless Ma Hongjun used his first soul skill to increase his speed, he couldn't shake her off; so the cat's speed was still quite fast.
However, in terms of agility, Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Playing with a Hundred Birds movement technique was superior. Although Zhu Zhuqing was fast, Ma Hongjun was as slippery as an eel, and she could never catch him.
In Douluo Continent, cultivation focused primarily on martial souls, so the study of techniques and movement methods was very rudimentary.
Although the Phoenix Playing with a Hundred Birds movement technique was a set of movement and footwork techniques used in conjunction with spear techniques, it still had strong reference value for an agility-based soul master like Zhu Zhuqing.
At the very least, she could learn from this movement technique ... He gained some inspiration.
While dodging Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun explained the techniques of movement to her.
For talented people, understanding is often immediate; like the Shuang'er sisters with their clothing-based martial spirits, Ma Hongjun only needed to explain the general idea, and they understood.
Similarly, Zhu Zhuqing was very talented in speed and agility, but lacked the corresponding training techniques.
Now, Ma Hongjun was explaining systematic movement techniques to her, which immediately enlightened her, and many ideas came to mind.
Gradually, her speed stopped increasing, but her movements became more agile.
After chasing for an hour, Ma Hongjun could no longer concentrate on talking, because Zhu Zhuqing had mastered some techniques and was using them.
From initially following him, she could now touch the hem of his clothes.
Finally.
"I caught up with you!" "
Zhu Zhuqing exclaimed happily.
She gripped the hem of her clothes with one hand, and for stability, wrapped her other arm around Ma Hongjun's waist.
She seemed excited; in just over an hour of this chase, she had learned many techniques of movement and footwork, which were crucial for her improvement.
Moreover, she vaguely felt she had found a new method of cultivation.
Ma Hongjun's explanation and demonstration had opened up a new avenue for her.
What made her happiest was catching up with Ma Hongjun.
You see, Ma Hongjun's strength in all aspects had cast a shadow in the hearts of the Shrek Academy members,
like an insurmountable mountain.
Now, she could catch up with Ma Hongjun in speed and agility, which she felt was a significant breakthrough and achievement. She felt a secret joy.
Ma Hongjun grasped Zhu Zhuqing's hand on his waist, turned around, and pulled her into his arms with his other hand, gazing at her affectionately.
He said softly,
"Yes, you caught up with me." Zhu Zhuqing
instinctively wanted to react, but Ma Hongjun didn't give her a chance.
He pulled her closer, and then
kissed
her!
"This is your reward!"