Lin Xiaoxi's Change

Chen Xi looked up at the splitting clouds and marveled at it. "It's rather impressive, Boss, what do you think?"

After washing up simply, Li Yao held his thermos and stood at the entrance of the bar. He took a sip of the Vitality Elixir, and it instantly refreshed his mind! The lazy feeling he had from just waking up vanished instantly. He nodded. "It's rather impressive."

Old Lu is still rather impressive.

Lu Xingshen tightened his hand around the dragon-snake quarterstaff. He had the impulse to stab someone with it.

How can a dead fish have the right to judge an old man!

He humphed. "This move of mine requires profound sword skills…"

Old Lu wanted to test Chen Xi's patience, but thinking that her desire to learn was never high, he was afraid that she might not learn it anymore if he continued acting like that. So he changed his words and said. "But all skills start from the basics. Today, I will first teach you the sword splitting style…"

After that, Old Lu began explaining the key points of the "sword splitting style".

While he explained, he did not even try to avoid Li Yao.

Perhaps, it was to express gratitude to him for convincing Chen Xi the previous day.

However, after listening to it for a while, Li Yao discovered that it was nothing more than a method of training his body from practicing swords, then gradually mastering his own strength. For many people who practice boxing and martial arts, this should be very valuable knowledge.

But Li Yao did not care for that.

Although Lin Xiaowei's "Qi Practicing Skills" was introductory for monks, the main thing about the first part of that martial art was on how to practice Qi. Then it was using the Qi to strengthen the body. Finally, using that to control his own body perfectly.

Li Yao believed that Old Lu had more profound knowledge.

The move that he made to split the clouds would even be impressive in Lin Xiaowei's world.

But Old Lu would not teach him those things for sure.

So after listening for a while, Li Yao practiced his "Qi Practicing Skills" next to him. After he finished training, Chen Xi was still hacking the sword repeatedly, again and again. She did it earnestly and firmly… And according to the experience taught by the old man. Each time she hacked the sword, she would get a little bit more of a different understanding.

There were not many passersby at Gu Lou Road in the day.

There were not many guests in the bar. Li Yao casually moved a reclining sofa to the entrance of the night bar. Old Lu placed a cafe parasol there. Li Yao was holding a thermos, and Old Lu was holding a coffee cup. An old man and a young man lay down there.

It actually looked harmonious.

Old Lu warned kindly. "Young people shouldn't look so sullen. Don't you have any energy at all? If someone is willing to pass on his skills to you, you should train hard! Don't play with your phone all day!"

Li Yao responded. "Oh."

When he finished speaking, he moved and changed into another comfortable position. He gave off a strong vibe of being a dead fish. It almost made Old Lu feel suffocated.

Old Lu looked at him. "…"

Forget it,

This kid is hopeless!

In fact, Li Yao was analyzing new spells. After he sent a message to Lin Xiaowei that day, Lin Xiaowei sent him a new set of spells.

That's right, a set.

This set of spells did not have high requirements of the caster and could also be tried in the apprenticeship stage of being a mage. It is called "Klin's Malicious Protection Spells". This was a type of legal spell that allowed one to engage in detective interrogation, police reports, and even counterattack against people with evil intentions. Master Klin, who created this series of spells, was noticed by the association when he was just a beginner mage. Ultimately, he lived up to expectations and became a legendary mage.

The highest level of the magical spell in this set was just about mid-tier. It was not very threatening. However, this series of spells combined the four-spell theory of "protection", "prophecy", "enchantment", and "illusion".

And the set that was more threatening was called "Klin's Malicious Counterattack Spells".

That was a set of high-tier skills.

When one had practiced to a high level, those with malicious intentions would suddenly be nailed by a divine aura, and they would die without any notice.

Actually, Li Yao wanted to learn transformation skills more, but the lowest level "Ghost Strike" was also a second-ring spell, and the more powerful "Flash Skill" was a third-ring spell. "Shape-shifting and Shadows" or "Spiritual Teleportation" was a five-ring and six-ring spell.

Li Yao could not learn it.

Thus, Lin Xiaowei carefully picked this set of "Malicious Protection Spells" to send to Li Yao.

As the saying went, "Whoever makes the first move would be at an advantage". Danger could be sensed earlier, and a response could be made earlier.

Lin Xiaowei was really busy lately.

After disseminating this set of spells and construction knowledge, she hurriedly said a few words and went offline.

So Li Yao was not lazing when he was lying down on the chair.

He was working hard.

He was very disciplined in the upcoming days.

Li Yao still got up early to train in the morning. Then, he would interpret the magical knowledge. In the afternoon, he conducted alchemy experiments, and at night, he would construct spell circuits. He then ended his day of training with meditation… It was very fulfilling! The difference was that… Chen Xi would accompany him for his daily morning training. As she started learning swordsmanship, Chen Xi's mental spirit was getting sharper.

During the weekend, Cao Rui drove his own Mercedes Benz and stopped the car outside the bar.

Cao Rui kicked the door and entered. "Annoying one, get me the drinks!"

He was wearing a black trench coat, and his hair was very sultry. Behind him, there were neon lights that gradually lit up… It actually made him look full of style.

Li Yao glanced at him and said, "Chen Xi, chase him out."

Who are you speaking to!

Cao Rui sneaked into the bar and shouted, "Let me tell you, Big Yao, I'm here to spend! The customer is always right, do you know that? Give me some basic respect! That's not too much to ask for, is it?!" He grabbed a seat tightly, and when he saw Chen Xi come over, he gave a sly smile as if he thought that he was a succubus. Then, he said, "Girl, you're so beautiful! Can I get to know you?"

Chen Xi smiled and dragged him out the door.

Cao Rui stood on the street outside with a confused look on his face.

Who am I?

Where am I?

What am I here for… Oh right, to flirt with girls. But why is this young lady so strong!

Cao Rui was confused. Then, Li Yao's voice came from inside the bar. "Make your entrance again. Speak only after you've thought well."

"…"

He went out miserably and entered again. In a low voice, he said, "Brother Yao, I'm here to support you."

Li Yao nodded. That made more sense.

"Where's Brother Shuisheng and Chen Tao?"

Cao Rui sat on the bar counter, and his eyes fluttered straight to Chen Xi. He absentmindedly said, "Brother Shuisheng said he's taking a break next door. I haven't seen Chen Tao around recently."

Li Yao nodded. "Chen Tao… Take good care of him these few days, I feel like something's wrong with him."

Cao Rui waved heartlessly. "We are all mature adults and university students, what can happen? Right, that young lady is an employee in your shop? Damn, she's rather hot!" Then, he revealed a sly and perverted smile. "Are we brothers, Big Yao?"

Li Yao replied. "Nope."

I won't acknowledge you as my son either.

Cao Rui said in a despised manner, "Then that's meaningless."

While he was speaking, the crisp voice of a young girl at the door was heard. "Li Yao, I'm here to see you!"

Lin Xiaoxi was dressed in a thick black windbreaker and wearing a deerstalker hat. "Wow, it's so empty here, but don't worry. Since the princess is here, I will help you bring in good business ~(≖ᴗ≖)~✧!!!"

For some reason, Li Yao felt that she could really do that.

Then, he saw Lin Xiaoxi take out a selfie stick and another mobile phone from the backpack behind her. After a while, she held up her mobile phone and showed a bright and cute smile in front of the camera: "Hehehe~ Hello everyone, it's been a long time, do you miss me~ (๑́∀`๑) ~"

"???" Li Yao was dumbfounded.

Cao Rui looked at her as well. "!!!"

Damn, Lin Xiaoxi, how have you become an annoying freak!?