Bitterness, Soul King

Chapter 53 Bitterness, Soul King

What does it feel like to wake up one morning to find that one of your five sisters is gone?

Chi Ping felt okay, but his balance was a bit difficult to maintain. When Dai Mubai and the other seven rushed over, he couldn't catch them and fell down directly.

Chi Ping said helplessly, "You guys be careful! I just woke up."

Ning Fengzhi said, "Get up, everyone. Sit up and talk about what you have to say."

So everyone helped Chi Ping up and searched high and low, finding a chair for each of them.

"Ping-ge, your health..." Ma Hongjun said, his eyes red.

He had never seen Chi Ping so weak!

If before yesterday, Chiping was a full and robust tree, then now Chiping is like a tree that has been struck by lightning and is left with only a layer of bark!

The inside was completely burned out!

"It's nothing, I just used a forbidden technique before, so I'm a little weak now."

Chi Ping looked at everyone, trying to appear as relaxed as possible. "Are you all alright? It must have been yesterday, right? That guy's dream was pretty intense. By the way, who is that guy? He's so reckless. Also, where is this place? The decor is so nice. I was shocked when I woke up. I was almost too scared to go out, afraid someone would ask me for money, and I don't have any..."

Chi Ping kept rambling on and on.

Dai Mubai's eye muscles tightened. "This is the room the Crown Prince's residence arranged for Uncle Ning. Uncle Ning is the Crown Prince's teacher and sometimes stays overnight at the Crown Prince's residence. We found Uncle Ning here yesterday, and after treating your injuries, he left you here for your safety. The person who attacked us is called Shi Nian, a teacher from Canghui Academy whom we are facing today."

Dai Mubai's eyes welled up with tears. "Everyone is alright."

Except for you.

"It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright." Chi Ping breathed a sigh of relief. "How did the match go today?"

Dai Mubai nodded.

Chi Ping smiled. "I've shown you an embarrassing scene. With only an arm, I don't even know if I can still fight. The rest of the matches depend on you guys. I was originally planning to lead everyone to great glory in Wuhun City and make a name for ourselves..."

Dai Mubai got up and walked to the pool.

He looked directly into Ikehira's eyes.

It is as clear and bright as ever, like a clear pool that can hold all things in the world and reflect the stars in the universe.

Ikehira hid his emotions very well.

Dai Mubai knelt down and hugged Chi Ping. "Take good care of your injury. You promised to help me, and I'm still waiting for you to lead me to the championship. Without you, how can we win!"

After speaking, Dai Mubai stood up and blinked.

"Let's go, Hirako probably needs to be alone for a while."

Ma Hongjun and Oscar glanced at Chi Ping, who sat calmly and gently in his chair, and then at Dai Mubai, who had his back to Chi Ping, his eyes filled with tears, and his expression incredibly resolute.

"Dean/Teacher, let's go back to the hotel!"

Flander adjusted his glasses and said, "I'll go back with you."

After Shrek Academy and his group left the side hall, Ning Fengzhi took out the soul bone and placed it in Chi Ping's hand. "This is Shi Nian's soul bone. Qinghe and I found it yesterday when we were identifying him. It's your trophy. Take good care of your injuries. Rongrong is waiting for you to lead them to victory in the championship."

Having made up his mind, Ning Fengzhi left the room after speaking.

In the empty room, Chi Ping looked at his empty left sleeve, shook his head with a bitter smile, and tears silently fell from the corner of his eyes.

How could I not care?

……

In the evening, Xue Qinghe returned to the Crown Prince's residence.

Thinking about the punishment he had just dealt with for Canghui Academy's withdrawal from the competition, he summoned a maid, "Is there any movement from Qingzhu Garden?"

"Your Highness, the boy woke up on his own at Chenshi (7-9 AM). We tried to serve him, but he refused. At Wushi (11-11 PM), Sect Leader Ning led ten people from Shrek Academy into the Green Bamboo Garden. Ten minutes later, they all left together, and no one has returned yet. After they left, the boy in the Green Bamboo Garden started practicing his fist techniques and hasn't stopped yet."

Xue Qinghe asked in surprise, "Nothing else seems amiss, you're just practicing your boxing?"

The maid nodded. "Yes."

Xue Qinghe thought for a moment and asked, "Has dinner been delivered?"

"The maidservant said, 'We were just about to send it off.'"

"I am going to Qingzhu Garden. Please send my dinner and Chi Ping's dinner there together later."

"yes!"

Five minutes later, Xue Qinghe entered Qingzhu Garden, where Chi Ping was.

The courtyard faces south, and there is a lawn not far from the gate where Chi Ping is practicing the Six Forms.

Xue Qinghe approached and carefully examined Chi Ping.

"—You've recovered so quickly? There must still be some lingering effects; your moves are a bit rushed, and your aura isn't very stable. But this recovery speed is too fast! You woke up at Chen Shi (7-9 AM), and now you've already recovered all your soul power? What kind of incredible speed is that!"

Xue Qinghe composed himself and asked loudly, "Is Brother Chi Ping well?"

Chi Ping noticed Xue Qinghe, stopped his movements, bowed slightly, and said, "Thank you for saving me, Your Highness."

Xue Qinghe waved his hand, "It's all thanks to the teacher; I merely provided the venue. I would like to invite you to dine with me, young brother. Would you do me the honor?"

Chi Ping nodded. "It would be my honor."

A moment later, in the bamboo pavilion of Qingzhu Garden, a maid set out exquisite dishes on a round table.

Chi Ping and Xue Qinghe sat facing each other. Xue Qinghe dismissed the servants and personally poured Chi Ping a cup of wine.

Chi Ping looked at the wine, gave a wry smile under Xue Qinghe's gaze, and drank it down in one gulp.

Cough!

Xue Qinghe looked surprised. "Brother Chi Ping has never drunk alcohol before?"

Chi Ping savored the bitterness and burning sensation in his mouth. "I've never had this before. Your Highness, just call me Chi Ping."

Xue Qinghe nodded. "Chiping, you can call me Qinghe too."

"This..." Chi Ping hesitated, but considering that this place was Xue Qinghe's territory, and that Xue Qinghe had also done some work in saving him, it would be impolite to be too distant. So he said, "Alright, Qinghe."

Xue Qinghe looked satisfied.

Did the teacher give that item to you?

Chi Ping took out the Soul Bone.

Although the soul bone is precious, Xue Qinghe is in the know, so there's no point in hiding it. It's better to just take it out openly.

Xue Qinghe felt regret in his heart, but remained outwardly calm, saying, "A soul bone! Chi Ping, you are truly frank. You should know how many soul masters and forces have fought tooth and nail, even to the point of death, for a single soul bone. Chi Ping, aren't you afraid that I might harbor ill intentions by simply handing it over like this?"

"Does Qinghe need this soul bone?"

Xue Qinghe casually asked, "If I said I needed it, Chi Ping, would you be willing to part with it?"

Chi Ping nodded. "If you need it, we can trade."

Xue Qinghe was truly shocked this time.

"Chi Ping, don't you know the value of a soul bone?"

Chi Ping put the soul bone down. "One soul skill, one enhancement. But this soul bone isn't suitable for me, and besides..."

He looked at his empty left sleeve. "There's no need to use your soul bone on me."

"Besides, I have my own path. Losing an arm won't stop me from continuing. On this path, a soul bone is just icing on the cake. If there's a suitable one, I won't give up; if not, what's wrong with letting go!"

Xue Qinghe cupped his hands in respect, "Brother, your integrity is admirable!"

After a while, Xue Qinghe asked again, "Chi Ping, do you still want to stick to your previous idea of ​​developing Shrek Academy?"

"Yes. I won't give up."

"Good luck!"

After seeing Xue Qinghe off, Chi Ping continued practicing his boxing to calm his mind and gain insight into the flow of qi and blood.

……

The desperate technique completely tore away the flesh from Chi Ping's left arm. In addition, Chi Ping suffered serious injuries all over his body and left chest, and Ning Fengzhi had to treat Chi Ping's injuries every day.

As time went by, Chi Ping's injury gradually improved, and Shrek Academy made great strides in the preliminary rounds.

Canghui Academy was withdrawn from the competition, and now only 33 teams remain in the qualifiers.

Before we knew it, the qualifiers had reached the 25th round, and Ikehira's injury had basically healed.

In a side hall of the Crown Prince's residence, Chi Ping was training.

Suddenly, as if struck by a flash of inspiration, Chi Ping realized, "I'm... a Soul King?"

(End of this chapter)