novelraw Chapter 1604: 1605: Training
Chapter 1604: 1605: Training
Chapter 1604: Chapter 1605: Training
After some inquiries, upon finding out that Kong Qing and Big Cat had taken those training devices to the backyard, Feng Yuan glanced at Xiao Ji and sighed with relief. If those items went missing, the disappointed Xiao Ji would probably bother him again.
Xiao Ji, who had been ready to get angry, immediately looked anxiously at Feng Yuan after knowing where those things had gone. Feng Yuan chuckled and led everyone to the backyard. Hearing the commotion, Big Cat poked its head out from the stairway landing and retracted when it saw everyone heading to the backyard.
In the backyard, Xiao Ji’s eyes sparkled at the sight of the well-arranged equipment. Feng Yuan scratched his chin and said curiously,
“How do they know what most of the equipment is for?”
Big Cat not only took these things into the backyard but also specially arranged them. Although there were some classification errors, Feng Yuan was still surprised.
Not all of these things were standard equipment. After all, Death-type Spirit Beasts are rare, and those as unique as Xiao Ji are even rarer. This leads to most of Xiao Ji’s training equipment being redesigned and made by him.
“These things look like… they’ve been altered from some existing training devices, like this one, sort of like a multifunctional target?”
Tan Xueluo examined the items with some amazement and said, while Feng Yuan patted Xiao Ji on the head and said,
“You didn’t see wrong. These are indeed designed based on existing training equipment. After all, without modifications, these things aren’t very effective for Xiao Ji’s training.”
Saying this, Feng Yuan began to guide Xiao Ji on how to use these training devices. Qi Chen and the others only watched for a while before bidding farewell to Feng Yuan. Tan Xueluo, seeing these things, already had ideas forming in her mind. Setting up specialized training devices for her own Spirit Beast like Feng Yuan was unrealistic for her, but this doesn’t mean she can’t achieve similar results through simplified means.
Inspired, Tan Xueluo only wanted to quickly try things with Panshi. Guessing Tan Xueluo’s idea, Feng Yuan smiled and said,
“Make sure you don’t forget to have dinner～”
As for Qi Chen and them? Feng Yuan wasn’t too worried. Dou Yanlan should be able to arrange a proper training plan for Qi Chen, and even if Qi Chen handles it himself, it shouldn’t be a big issue.
After sending them off, Feng Yuan looked at Xiao Ji, who was standing in the backyard watching him, and said,
“Why are you staring at me? Time to train～”
“I feel like you want it to train itself like in high school.”
Agunas looked speechlessly at Feng Yuan and said. Qi Chen had already sensed the idea before, and because he wasn’t good with manual work, he didn’t stay long.
With Feng Yuan’s words, Xiao Ji was a bit disappointed. In its imagination, it should be happily training with Feng Yuan together. Unexpectedly, the dream was shattered just like that; it looked at Feng Yuan resentfully, shaking its feathers in dissatisfaction.
Scratching his head, Feng Yuan said helplessly,
“For this training, my presence shouldn’t matter that much to you, right? Of course, I am not abandoning you here. But what if you want to train by yourself, right?”
Defensively making excuses, Feng Yuan found that Xiao Ji wasn’t easy to fool anymore. Casting a suspicious glance at Agunas, Feng Yuan suspected it was the one leading Xiao Ji astray.
Glancing at Feng Yuan, Agunas flicked its tail and grumbled,
“Do you think you can still trick it with that talk? How many of your classes now don’t require Beast Tamer cooperation?”
Even for potion-related courses, Feng Yuan and others had to act with their Spirit Beasts. Only a few cultural courses might not have that requirement.
Note, it’s not a requirement but not prohibited either. Unlike in high school, in the academy, everyone could move around with their Spirit Beasts at any time, except in certain gender-restricted areas where opposite-gender Spirit Beasts were not allowed; there were no restrictions elsewhere.
Under such circumstances, there would naturally be no situation where Xiao Ji needed to train alone. After all, staying by Feng Yuan’s side was equally important for Xiao Ji.
Exposed in his lie, Feng Yuan could only soothe Xiao Ji with gentle words. After a while, Xiao Ji glanced at Feng Yuan and continued training. Feather Arrow, an ultimate move requiring control force, became the method for Xiao Ji’s training.
Black energy feathers quickly condensed and shot forward. Feng Yuan’s training directive for Xiao Ji was to control the feather’s landing point and aim to hit the same spot as much as possible.
The targets were modified by Feng Yuan. Xiao Ji’s normal ultimate moves couldn’t break them open. Its attack would only leave a mark that slowly disappeared on the target, helping Xiao Ji determine the accuracy and power of its attack.
The originally anticipated scenario where Xiao Ji trained with Feng Yuan did not happen. That guy only watched for a while before returning to the room, claiming to be making dinner.
Feeling deceived, Xiao Ji looked resentfully in the direction Feng Yuan left. Agunas flicked its tail and said,
“If you wish to become stronger, the training he arranged for you is a good choice. If you plan to stay by his side, then…”
Agunas didn’t finish the sentence, but Xiao Ji understood. If it wants to train, it can’t follow Feng Yuan closely. However, without power, it can’t do anything…
After much hesitation, Xiao Ji finally decided to train quietly, while Agunas flicked its tail and closed its eyes again. Suddenly, it felt that maintaining the current state seemed fine for Xiao Ji. At least, Xiao Ji didn’t have too many troubles.
Previously, it had asked Feng Yuan and found out that the Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom incident was caused by his mental image, which exists independently outside the body and appears on its own during special troubles, acting as a false persona.
However, although Feng Yuan said so, Agunas always felt that it didn’t seem fake. But as Feng Yuan himself hadn’t utilized it much, he might have long been aware of this situation.
In the kitchen, dealing with the ingredients Big Cat bought back, Feng Yuan would occasionally glance outside. Using a set of mirrors suspended in the air, he could see Xiao Ji training in the backyard through the kitchen window.
“Looks okay, though there are a few issues. I’ll mention them later.”
While preparing dinner, Feng Yuan mumbled to himself. It’s not that he was truly unaware of Xiao Ji’s situation; he just couldn’t be bothered to speak up.
Maybe mentioning it during dinner would make Xiao Ji happy? Feng Yuan secretly guessed. Unbeknownst to him, Xiao Ji, who was training, was constantly thinking mournfully about him.
Occasionally, it would look discontentedly toward the direction of the backyard door. As for the mirror Feng Yuan used to observe Xiao Ji, it didn’t notice, since the thing was discreetly placed atop the tree, needing multiple refractions to be visible from the kitchen. In fact, Feng Yuan had made some special modifications to make it easier to watch a larger area.
Just as Xiao Ji gradually got into the training state, Feng Yuan directly called it to dinner while Ah Mu also appeared at the backyard’s entrance.
“Ah Mu? Did Qi Chen call you to tell me something?”
Coming over to summon Xiao Ji for dinner, Feng Yuan, seeing Ah Mu, asked with some confusion. The other one shook its treetop as if trying to communicate something; Agunas rolled its eyes and said, grumpily,
“It’s here to help you take care of those flowers. Although they don’t need watering every day now, regular maintenance is still necessary.”
If it weren’t for Feng Yuan always forgetting to plant rare botanical flowers, Ah Mu would probably have come here daily already.
Hearing what Agunas said, Feng Yuan scratched his head with an embarrassed look; he really had forgotten this matter. Mainly because after the school started, apart from the few days of normal classes in the first week, then there were endless trivial and major events, making him completely forget these things.
Casually picking up Xiao Ji, Feng Yuan patted its back and said,
“Let’s go, time for dinner. Ah Mu, I’ll leave this place to you～”
“Aren’t you inviting it for a bite?”
Agunas looked at Feng Yuan in surprise. His behavior didn’t match his earlier personality. Rolling his eyes, Feng Yuan said helplessly,
“Are you joking? Not to mention I didn’t cook food for it, but Qi Chen surely wouldn’t let it come over without feeding it first.”
Even though their relationship was good, Feng Yuan didn’t think Qi Chen would neglect Ah Mu’s feelings for that reason.
As for Feng Yuan’s words, Agunas obviously wasn’t convinced. However, upon asking Ah Mu, the result wasn’t much different from what Feng Yuan had said.
Facing Feng Yuan’s bizarre smile, Agunas blushed, pretending that the main body had something to do, closed its eyes, and acted like it knew nothing.