When Earth Awakened, I Became a Sword Saintess

Chapter 49 : The Unchanging Choice

49: The Unchanging Choice

"For both Tiandu Source Martial Academy and Lingdu Source Martial Academy to call me proactively."

Two months ago, when she had just decided to take the Source Martial College Entrance Exam, this was a situation Xia Yuyin could have never imagined.

But Yuyin had always longed for Lingdu Source Martial Academy, and now that her admission was practically guaranteed, she certainly wouldn't change her mind.

Even though she could now have her pick of any academy in the nation, there was no hesitation on this point.

The physical fitness test was next week, and the academic exams were in early July.

During this period, Yuyin planned to continue her cultivation, aside from necessary review. Getting into Lingdu Source Martial Academy was for the sake of studying there, to seek guidance from its powerful teachers and predecessors. Admission to a good university wasn't the end of the road; on the contrary, it was the true beginning. Yuyin understood this very clearly. She wouldn't be complacent just because many schools were vying for her. Her situation was different from that of an ordinary examinee. It could only be said that she had taken a crucial step.

"The achievements I have today are ninety-nine percent due to the God-Devouring Chess space. My own cultivation accomplishments are very limited."

As her cultivation deepened and her horizons broadened, Yuyin vaguely felt that relying solely on fortuitous encounters and external forces made it difficult to achieve great heights. The key must lie in her own efforts.

"I'll use this period to cultivate with all my might!" Yuyin's chest heaved, full of energy.

She roughly formulated a plan, covering three main areas: Primordial Energy cultivation, physical training, and the God-Devouring Chess. Now that she no longer had to attend school for the next few days, her time was plentiful.

Now that there was no pressure, cultivating was even more relaxed and enjoyable.

It was already getting late, so Yuyin didn't go out. She did push-ups, sit-ups, and flexibility exercises on the floor at home.

She suddenly realized that her current training methods were still very conventional. Weren't there specialized methods for physical cultivation?

Presumably, there were.

"Sister Dai."

Yuyin thought of Madame Butterfly and gave her a call.

"Well now, if it isn't our top-scoring examinee?"

"Eh? Sister Dai, you… you know too?" Yuyin blushed. She had just finished a vigorous workout, her body glistening with fragrant sweat, her white tank top soaked through, and her breathing slightly rushed.

"This is big news for Lingdu Beach, of course I know. In a few days, once it's officially announced, I expect everyone will know. Of course, they won't release private information like your photo, but you should be careful when you go out these days," Sister Dai said on the other end of the line.

"Understood, Sister Dai… When are you free?"

"What? Asking me out?"

"Ah… I have something to ask for your help, Sister Dai."

"Hehe, just say it. We're sisters, no need for formalities."

"Sister Dai, do you have any cultivation techniques for physical training here?"

"Of course, when can you come over? I'll wait for you…"

How could she keep Sister Dai waiting? So Yuyin immediately hailed a cab and went over.

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To the west of Lingdu Source Martial Academy Affiliated High School's Huangpu Campus, an old road lined with international architecture was cloaked in a pale blue dusk. A black McLaren sports car stopped in front of an old-fashioned villa.

A tall, stylish young man in sunglasses got out and entered the villa.

On the second floor of the villa, the light was dim, and the decor was quite unique, though it seemed to exude a slightly eerie aura.

A slender young woman stood by a rose window. She wore a black dress, her jet-black hair tipped with a hint of dark blue and slightly curled at the ends. On her fair feet were a pair of sapphire-blue high heels that were breathtaking.

The tall, stylish young man walked over. Seeing her back, he took off his sunglasses, his expression slightly vacant. "Senior Sister Lian."

"Oh? It's Senior Brother Wang?"

"Please don't call me that, Senior Sister." The young man shrugged helplessly and smiled. "Senior Sister Lian, about that Xia Yuyin, what a coincidence, she's a junior from my old school, No. 21."

"I know. The city's high school women's tennis champion, I've seen her in the news before. She's also Xia Youxue's daughter," the young woman said.

"It seems she'll probably enter our Lingdu Source Martial Academy, right?" the young man said.

"Hmph… this little girl, just like her mother, doesn't know her place."

"Senior Sister Lian, you mean…"

"Throughout the history of the college entrance exams, including those examinees who were past the age limit, no one has ever had a Primordial Energy value over 200. That's not necessarily because they couldn't, but because doing so is meaningless."

The young woman turned gracefully. Beneath her slightly wavy bangs, a pair of eyes as ethereal as orchids held the reflection of a glacial moon, rippling in their watery depths.

Her pale, cherry lips parted. "After breaking through to become a Source Martial Practitioner, the absorption and advancement of Primordial Energy are greatly accelerated. Conversely, for those who have not yet broken through, the efficiency of cultivation greatly decreases after their Primordial Energy exceeds 180. Furthermore, breaking through after exceeding 180 offers no benefits. Even with the best methods to gather energy and form a spirit, it becomes extremely unstable after the Primordial Energy value is too high, which is instead harmful to the body. Even if one can barely break through, it will affect future achievements. This Xia Yuyin, judging by her youthful and charming figure, probably thinks she's full of energy. In reality, by overly pursuing that so-called exam score, she has made a fatal mistake! This kind of woman either cultivates improperly or is simply too vain. How foolish."

"I also think Xia Yuyin is too flamboyant. For a girl, that's not a good thing. But Senior Sister Lian, her stunt has made the Affiliated High School lose face. That kid Yuwen Wenzhi was saying those unnecessary things before the exam, and now the whole Affiliated High School is being mocked online. The junior students at your Huangpu Campus are planning to stand up for Yuwen Wenzhi and teach this Xia Yuyin a lesson."

"No. Xia Yuyin is the top-scoring examinee, a gem in the eyes of the Clerical Division. Whoever dares to provoke her now is asking for death. I already warned Yuwen Wenzhi yesterday not to act recklessly. It's better if we handle this matter ourselves."

"Senior Sister Lian, you mean…"

"If she doesn't come to Lingdu Source Martial Academy, so be it. But if she does, whether she's the top examinee or not, everything starts from scratch once you're in university. Shouldn't we, her seniors, properly manage and give a little lesson to such a special Junior Sister?" The young woman's ethereal eyes shimmered with an enigmatic smile.

"Hehehe, well said." The stylish young man laughed heartily, revealing a set of bright, straight white teeth.

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In an old hotel restaurant by the river in the city center, Dai Jingni was sitting by the window, enjoying the Lingdu Beach night view while drinking red wine.

"Sister Dai."

Not far away, Yuyin, her long hair casually draped over her shoulders, walked over. She wore an extremely simple white dress and carried a small black bag. Sister Dai happened to be in the area on business, so she had suggested they meet here.

In a corner of the restaurant, an artist in a tuxedo played the piano. The place, one had to admit, had a certain ambiance.

Seeing Yuyin now, like a captivating city beauty who could enchant all of Magic City, Dai Jingni couldn't help but feel a sense of pure, stunning admiration.

She had graduated from high school, was an adult now. It was appropriate for her to dress like an adult and do adult things, wasn't it? Dai Jingni thought to herself.

"Here, take a look." Dai Jingni had selected a few physical cultivation methods for Yuyin and handed her a tablet.

Yuyin now had over one hundred and twenty thousand Spirit Marbles, which was more than enough.

Following Dai Jingni's introduction, recommendations, and her own consideration, she chose a physical cultivation technique with an original price of seventy thousand Spirit Marbles, discounted to thirty-five thousand.

One Spirit Marble had an official exchange rate of ten Huaxia currency, but limited supplies made it hard to purchase. The market price was around twenty Huaxia currency. This meant the market price for this technique was around one point four million Huaxia currency. And this kind of item couldn't be bought without a high membership level.

Of course, Yuyin's Spirit Marbles came from her share of the Fighting Arena's profits. She also had about one point five million in cash, also earned from the Fighting Arena.

The name of this technique was: Female Body Cultivation Copy.

"This is a technique specially copied and compiled for female physical cultivation. It is said to have been written by a famous heroine from a chaotic ancient era. It is a Mortal-grade, mid-quality technique, much better than the low-quality one from last time. Its price is only relatively low because there are fewer female cultivators," Sister Dai explained.

The original price was one point four million… Cheap? This was an e-book, not an original manuscript.

Fortunately, Yuyin was paying with Spirit Marbles, which came easily, so she didn't feel the pinch.

"Sister Dai, I'll buy this one."

"Mhm, a pleasure doing business."

Dai Jingni extended her jade-like hand, placing it over Yuyin's hand that held the tablet, and skillfully began to tease it.

Yuyin held her breath, her body trembling only slightly. "Then, Sister Dai, should I transfer the payment to you?"

"Hehehe, there's no rush for that. Are you busy tonight? How about keeping me company for a few drinks? You're an adult now too…" As she spoke, Dai Jingni's hand began to slide up Yuyin's arm, carrying a certain suggestive implication.

"Sister Dai, I don't drink." Yuyin wasn't averse, but neither did she play along, slowly retracting her arm and standing up. "Um… I still want to cultivate tonight…"

"Hehehe… You, you really are a cultivation fanatic. Your sister is just teasing you. Go on, go on, Miss Top Scorer," Dai Jingni said, propping up her face with a charming expression and teasing her.

"Then thank you, Sister Dai…" To be honest, facing such a woman of the night, Yuyin felt a slight flutter in her heart. After all, these past few months of cramming for the exam had been stressful. But she didn't linger, saying her goodbyes to Sister Dai.

Sitting in the car, the scent of Sister Dai's perfume still mingled with Yuyin's own natural body fragrance on her arm. For a moment, even the driver was a bit distracted.

"Don't overthink it. I've obtained a secret technique, so I can cultivate as soon as I get back. It's best to focus all my thoughts on cultivation." Yuyin centered her mind, looking at the already downloaded Female Body Cultivation Copy app.

But tonight, the first thing she would do upon returning home was to kneel by her bed and copy out this technique with a brush, so that the God-Devouring Chess could optimize it.