hsntnovel Chapter 12 New Talents
Chapter 12 New Talents
The sunlight, carrying a hint of languor, filtered through the lush foliage in the dojo courtyard, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
The air was filled with the fragrance of grass and trees and an indescribable tranquility belonging to ancient martial arts.
The "Flowing Water Rock Smashing Fist" dojo was located in a relatively quiet neighborhood in Z City. Its traditional Japanese architectural style, with gray tiles and white walls, gave it a rustic and solemn feel. He Quan walked unhurriedly to the dojo's entrance.
Tornado was wearing a simple dress today, and her green hair was particularly eye-catching in the sunlight. She was floating in the air next to He Quan, her small face expressionless, just curiously looking around at the place.
The gatekeeper was a young disciple dressed in a white training uniform. When he saw He Quan, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
He Quan's appearance and temperament are indeed outstanding. Even when he is wearing simple casual clothes, his composure and the powerful life force that he exudes, which is out of place with his surroundings, are impossible to ignore.
When the disciple's gaze fell on the tornado beside He Quan, he was first taken aback, then seemed to remember something, his expression changed slightly, and he whispered a few words to his companion beside him.
"It's that little green-haired girl... the superhero who's become really famous lately..."
"The one who took down multiple Demon-level monsters?"
"Yes, it's her...she's very strong!"
The disciples exchanged glances, their attitude immediately becoming much more respectful. One of them quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Gentlemen, what brings you here?"
He Quan: "I would like to visit Master Banggu. Please inform him."
The disciple dared not delay, responded, and turned to run inside to inform the master. A short while later, he returned quickly, stepping aside to make way: "Master requests your presence; please follow me."
The interior of the dojo appeared more spacious and brighter than the exterior. The wooden floors gleamed, and a faint scent of incense lingered in the air. After passing through several quiet corridors, the two were led to the door of an elegant tea room.
Upon opening the door, a sprightly old man with white hair and beard, yet full of vigor, was kneeling on a futon in the center of the tea room. It was Banggu.
He was dressed in traditional gray clothing, his eyes gentle yet profound, as if they could see right through people. In front of him was a simple tea set, steaming gently.
Bang's gaze first fell on He Quan. In just one glance, a deep sense of astonishment flashed across the calm eyes of this experienced martial arts master.
Having lived most of his life, he had seen many exceptionally talented martial artists, and his own body had been honed through decades of relentless practice with the "Flowing Water Rock Shattering Fist," reaching its peak physical condition.
However, this young man before me...
Bang could "sense" that the other person's body contained a vast and scorching life energy, and the strength of his physical body was simply unbelievable, as if he was born to be a perfect vessel to bear power, even far exceeding the results of his decades of hard training.
What puzzled and confused Banggu even more was that He Quan, who possessed such an astonishing physique, showed absolutely no trace of martial arts training. His posture was casual, his breathing was long and powerful, and the flow of his energy was unrestrained and erratic, completely unlike someone who knew how to use his own strength.
It's like owning a mountain of gold, but only knowing how to throw the gold around for fun.
"A born... 'monster'?" The thought flashed through Bang's mind for a moment, but he felt more of a pang of regret than anything else. Such a rough gem, yet left unpolished?
Then, his gaze turned to the tornado beside He Quan.
Bang had also heard about this little girl with superpowers who had recently gained fame.
"Young man, your body..."
Bangu spoke slowly, his voice steady and powerful, breaking the silence of the tea room. He gestured for the two to sit on the futons opposite him: "In all my years of life, I've seen countless people, and I've never seen such a robust physique, yet..."
He paused, his gaze sharp as lightning, fixed on He Quan. "Such talent, if not properly nurtured, would be a complete waste. I wonder... if you'd be interested in practicing martial arts?"
【Ding! 】
[Interacting with the story character Bang will trigger three lottery draws.]
The system notification sounded in He Quan's mind, which was precisely the main purpose of his trip.
Having achieved his goal, He Quan didn't even touch the cup of tea that Bang Gu had just pushed towards him. He simply stood up and prepared to leave.
He Quan still wore that relaxed smile, as if what he had just heard was just ordinary small talk: "No interest, I can't handle hardship."
"Now that we've finished our business, we won't bother you any longer. Goodbye."
After saying that, he nodded to Banggu, then pulled the still somewhat bewildered Tornado and turned to walk straight out of the tea room.
Are you kidding me?! I've already cheated! Why would I need to practice martial arts?!
Then all that cheating was for nothing?!
"??"
Bangu's hand, holding the teacup, froze in mid-air, and for the first time, a look of obvious astonishment appeared on his face.
This was the first time he had encountered such a situation.
Someone made a special trip to my door just to see me, but they didn't even drink tea, exchanged a few words, and then... left?
This young man's actions are rather inexplicable.
Tornado was also completely bewildered by He Quan's actions. Floating beside him, she couldn't help but whisper, "You came all this way just to say a few words to this old man?"
"Um."
He Quan replied in a good mood, "Seeing him once will achieve our goal."
"That's strange."
Long Juan muttered something, but seeing that He Quan didn't seem inclined to explain further, she simply pursed her lips and stopped asking.
It was afternoon when they left the dojo and returned to their home in a luxury apartment.
Sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the living room with warmth.
Fubuki was sitting on the carpet, engrossed in watching cartoons, when she heard the door open and immediately rushed over like a happy little bird.
"You're back!"
He Quan smiled and ruffled Chuixue's hair before settling comfortably into the soft sofa.
Tornado floated to the refrigerator and used telekinesis to grab a box of pudding for herself and Fubuki respectively.
He Quan opened the system panel and started the lottery.
[Item: 300 cubic meter storage equipment (blue quality)]
He Quan's heart skipped a beat!
Storage space! It's finally here!
He eagerly took it out. Was it a ring? A bracelet? Or some other cool piece of jewelry?
This kind of storage space has almost become a standard feature in time travel, and finally we have it!
Great!
Then, a... supermarket shopping plastic bag appeared in He Quan's hands.
Transparent, thin supermarket shopping bags with a smiley face logo that says "Thank you for your patronage" in Chinese.
He Quan: "..."
He held up the plastic bag to the light, and it made a cheap, rattling sound.
The bag opening is too small; it's difficult to even put in a pillow, let alone larger items.
[Item: Designated Identity x3 (Green Quality)]
As the second beam of light faded, three card-like phantom images emitting a soft white glow appeared in the system menu. He Quan carefully read the descriptions, his eyes lighting up slightly.
Designate an identity.
After using it, he can set his own identity background, and the system will automatically generate all the matching, reasonable and legal real-world credentials, including but not limited to passports, ID cards, driver's licenses, social security numbers, educational certificates, no criminal record, etc., seamlessly integrating them into the current world background.
Unfortunately, it's a green quality, so it can only generate ordinary identities; identities with social influence, such as the wealthy, politicians, or renowned scholars, are not possible.
Although he doesn't need them now, these three cards might come in very handy in the future when he needs to act in different identities.
[Item: Talent Awakening x1]
He Quan was overjoyed. The [Joyful Nourishment] that came with his last talent awakening had made him feel great for a long time. It not only improved his strength but also brought him an unparalleled... well, life experience.
I wonder what will be awakened this time?
Without hesitation, he immediately chose to use it.
[Talent Awakening, Confirm Use.]
[Analyzing host physical characteristics... Matching...]
[Talent: Flesh and Blood Form]
A massive flow of information flooded into He Quan's mind, and the detailed explanation and application of this new talent became clear instantly.
He Quan's consciousness scanned the information rapidly, his pupils involuntarily dilating slightly.
This talent, called "Flesh and Blood Fabric," has an effect that is both bizarre and powerful.
Simply put, he can now actively control a small part of his own flesh and blood, separating it and changing its shape according to his will, simulating almost any material form he can imagine.
Clothes, shoes, accessories, everyday tools, and even weapons.
Even more outrageous is that the separated flesh and blood do not lose control; his consciousness can still be controlled.
He could sense the state of the flesh and blood, whether it was intact, whether it was damaged, and even... what it had come into contact with.
The only thing to be careful about is the distance.
If the separated parts are too far away from him, the connection of consciousness will be broken. But as long as they are within range, those flesh and blood are an extension of his body.
He Quan opened his eyes, then closed them again, and continued reading the detailed explanation.
The process of separating flesh and blood is painless, and the separated parts will not affect the integrity of his body, because the [Unending Physique] will regenerate immediately to fill the missing parts.
He Quan immediately wondered what the effect would be if the talents [Flesh and Blood Form] and [Pleasure and Nourishment] were used together.
His flesh and blood can be separated silently and simulated to resemble the clothes, socks, shoes, and even more intimate underwear worn by Tornado and Fubuki.
These "clothes" made of his flesh and blood will always be in close contact with their skin.
Then, through the ability of [Foot Nourishment], one can remotely "taste" the scent and touch that are transmitted from one's own flesh and blood...
This is equivalent to his flesh and blood transforming into invisible tentacles, constantly enveloping them. No matter when, where, or which part, he can indirectly and continuously "taste" them, thereby gaining attribute points in a continuous stream!
This is so much more convenient, discreet, and efficient than the previous "tasting" method, which required fixed times, fixed places, and the other party's cooperation! It's a revolutionary upgrade!
He Quan subconsciously touched his chin.
This... it sounds a bit perverted to say it out loud...
He glanced at Tornado, who was sitting cross-legged on the sofa, eating pudding and watching cartoons, and then at Fubuki, who was lying on the carpet, swinging her little feet.
(End of this chapter)