Chương 70: War God’s : — Chapter 70 - So Are You Gonna Wear It or Not?

[Wang Xian: [Image], [Image], which one looks better?] Ye Miyue jogged to a stop and pulled out her phone. Two images, each showing a sword. They looked like martial combat gear, but the surroundings didn't look like any store she knew. She checked the timestamp. Several hours ago. Right — she'd been training at school without her phone. [Ye Miyue: The one on the right... When are you coming back?] [Wang Xian: Why? Planning to welcome me home with a feast?] [Ye Miyue: No. The Martial Exam is coming up and Teacher Zhou keeps asking about you.] She hit send, then immediately added: [There are also detailed exam rules Teacher Zhou wants me to pass along.] [Wang Xian: If you're welcoming me back, make potato-braised beef and stew a pork elbow. Also, wear that outfit you sent me pictures of — I want to see it in person. You can give me a massage while you're at it.] Hey! Are you even listening? Ye Miyue's knuckles went white around her phone. [Ye Miyue: When will you arrive?] [Wang Xian: Tomorrow around noon.] Ye Miyue did the math, took a deep breath, and headed for the market anyway. She'd buy the groceries first. [Ye Miyue: What are those two swords for?] [Wang Xian: Peeling apples.]"..." After a moment, she typed: [Ye Miyue: Don't waste money!] [Wang Xian: What are you, my mom? Managing my spending now? [Hands on hips]] [Ye Miyue:...] [Wang Xian: Fine. If you want me to stop spending, first put on one of my mom's outfits, then lecture me. Otherwise why should I listen?] Ye Miyue thought it over. After buying ingredients at the market, she went straight to Hailan District, to Wang Xian's place. She hesitated. [Ye Miyue: Fine. You said it!] [Wang Xian: Alright. Wear that black spider-pattern bodysuit in the closet. Full-body photo required.] Ye Miyue opened the wardrobe and rummaged through. She spotted it immediately, that black one-piece with its unmistakably suggestive edge. Stolen novel; please report. The outfit didn't expose anything, technically.

But worn, it would cling so tight it'd map every curve in perfect detail. Couldn't be more daring. [Ye Miyue: How is this something your mom wore? [Embarrassed]] [Wang Xian: My mom's little hobby. So? Wearing it or not?] [Ye Miyue: Then you can't waste money!] She sent it, grabbed the outfit with burning cheeks, and fled to the bathroom. No choice. Combat gear was expensive. And he didn't even use swords... A while later: [Ye Miyue: [Image]] Wang Xian, currently on the return train, stared at his phone.

She actually sent it? In the photo, Ye Miyue had her long hair pinned high. The black spider-pattern bodysuit clung to her like a second skin. The huge spider design across her chest was stretched so tight it warped completely out of shape. White web lines twisted from the chest outward. The black fabric traced her waistline perfectly. Her hands were clasped over her abdomen, covering part of the white pattern there, but hands could only hide so much.

Those long, shapely legs were three times more seductive than any actual spider demon. Paired with that exquisite face flushed crimson. Wang Xian drank it in. [Wang Xian: Not bad.] [Ye Miyue: Then don't buy that sword!] [Wang Xian: I won't.] Ye Miyue finally relaxed. They chatted until the next day at noon. After morning training, Ye Miyue rushed to prepare lunch. When she surveyed the table full of dishes, she nodded with satisfaction. The sound of a key in the lock. Ye Miyue's heart jumped.

She walked to the entrance and saw Wang Xian outside, a long pole-like weapon strapped to his back, a sword-coffin-shaped box in hand. Four months since winter break started. Four months since they'd last met. His face looked the same as before. Even his smile carried that same lazy ease. Wang Xian stepped inside and waved a hand in front of her face.

"What are you spacing out for?"

"Ah... oh..." Ye Miyue snapped back. She started to untie her apron, instinctively reaching for the box in his hand. Then she remembered something. Her cheeks flushed and she pulled back.

"Take it." Wang Xian handed her the box and looked around. The place had changed quite a bit. Small decorations everywhere, giving the room more life. Even the balcony had potted plants now, things he'd never bother with. The cleanliness and order, though, remained pristine as ever. Wang Xian was satisfied. Who wanted to come home to dust? After setting his things down, he came to the table and sniffed.

"Your cooking's improved." He grinned. Ye Miyue carried the box over. After a few steps, she noticed a sword-shaped mark on it.

"What's this?"

"Open it and see." She opened the box. Inside lay a pale silver longsword. Ancient in form but modern in craft. The sharpened blade radiated cold. Without question, this was top-quality martial combat gear.

"You... you..." Ye Miyue stammered.

"You promised not to waste money! Why did you still buy it?"

"I only promised..." Wang Xian pulled out his phone with a smile.

"Not to buy that specific one. Never said I wouldn't buy others."

"..."

"What, you think this is for you?" Wang Xian looked at her expression and laughed.

"Dream on. I bought this for you to peel apples with. You only have usage rights."

"Only if I agree." Ye Miyue thought about it, then gave a soft "mm" and sat across from him. Wang Xian ate while Ye Miyue filled him in on the past few months in the martial class. The detailed Martial Exam rules. Everything. When she finished:"59 points of life force." Wang Xian listened to her report on her own progress. Impressive growth rate. Nearly 20 points above the class average. No doubt about it, the cumulative effect of the Primal Chaos Breathing Method.

After over half a year of observation, Wang Xian could confirm the technique's impact on students. The longer the time, the more pronounced the effect. If she'd started practicing in her first year, her life force might be close to 100 points by now. That would be terrifying.

"A few more days and you should hit over 60." Wang Xian shook his head. Over 60 would dominate at Seventh High. More than enough for the five top universities' basic requirements. But at First High? That'd only count as decent. Because Wang Xian remembered this year's exam had several monsters from First High with life force hitting the full 90-point cap. The Western Shu region's top scorer was from Rong City First High.

"Oh, right. Chen Yuting from your class took nearly a month off too." Ye Miyue seemed to remember something.

"She asked about you several times. But I didn't know where you were, so I didn't say anything." Wang Xian nodded. Chen Yuting really was persistent. But what had she taken leave for? Special training too? ➤ Next: The Martial Exam Begins!