Chapter 203: Practical Combat Training
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Briefly reviewing the skill description, Bochang realized:
The "Forced Pregnancy" ability did not concern itself with whether the target was capable of conceiving.
As long as Bochang used this skill while climaxing inside any living being, it would result in pregnancy, regardless of their gender.
It completely disregarded biological limitations... Quite twisted, indeed.
In every sense of the word.
Already impressive was Bochang's ability to transform Vidyadhara individuals into dragons. Now, with the power to make them pregnant and bear children, irrespective of gender, it was simply mind-blowing—beyond words.
Underwater, Bochang released a few bubbles.
"If Vidyadhara people find out about this skill, it could cause significant trouble."
One can only imagine the impact such knowledge would have on Vidyadhara, who cannot naturally reproduce and rely solely on the samsara cycle for continuation.
Bochang dared not disclose this information, at least not yet. The thought of being pursued by a horde of Vidyadhara women seeking to conceive his child was quite distressing.
As Bochang pondered this, his lips slowly curved upwards beneath the water.
After finishing his bath, he stood up and dried himself thoroughly... Then, he slipped into a traditional Xianzhou-style robe before checking his phone. He noticed messages from March 7th and others in the group chat—mentioning they were playing mahjong in Stelle's room.
The players included March 7th, Stelle, Serval, and Bailu, totaling four participants.
Bochang decided not to disturb them for now. Standing by the table, he gazed at his two weapons—the Vow Spear and Cybernetic Flying Sword.
The blue long spear was truly exceptional. In combat...
It had always served as his primary weapon due to its indestructible nature, ensuring that Bochang's fighting capabilities would never be hindered by a damaged tool.
On the other hand, the Cybernetic Flying Sword could only act as a secondary weapon. Its main purpose was carrying Bochang during flight rather than combat, especially since he lacked any specific skills related to using large swords. Employing such a sword might actually diminish his overall effectiveness.
Running his fingers along the black scabbard of the Cybernetic Flying Sword, Bochang remarked, "Nanotechnology is indeed remarkable."
During his battle with Phantylia's transformed body, both the cybernetic flying sword and its scabbard were destroyed.
However...
They swiftly regenerated, much faster than Bochang's clothing, which itself was quite valuable. Clearly, there was a significant gap between his attire and the cybernetic flying sword.
"Beep..."
A sudden sound from Bochang's phone interrupted his thoughts. Picking it up, he saw a message from Dan Heng asking if he had finished his bath yet.
Uncertain why the stoic little azure dragon wanted to reach out, Bochang replied: "I'm done bathing. What's up? Anything specific?"
Dan Heng: "Nothing in particular, just wondering...would you like to come down and practice your spear techniques?"
With this mention from the cold-faced young dragon, Bochang realized that since acquiring the Hundred Birds Homage Spear, he hadn't rigorously trained his spear skills as before. Initially, he planned to dedicate two and a half hours daily to practice, but lately, he had grown somewhat lax for a few days.
Of course...
The recent combat experiences over these past two days did compensate to some extent for Bochang's training time; he certainly hadn't neglected his spear technique, in fact, improving steadily.
In fact, his skills had continued to improve significantly.
After all, gaining experience through actual combat is far quicker than mere practice alone.
Bochang pondered for a moment and promptly typed: "Sure."
Clad in a bathrobe and wielding the Vow Spear, Bochang descended the stairs.
Dan Heng was waiting for him in the main hall of Yi Chen Inn.
The stoic little azure dragon, no longer in his draconic form, blended more easily among the crowd.
"Where shall we train?" Bochang asked as he stopped near Dan Heng.
"In the backyard." Holding his long spear, Striking Clouds, Dan Heng rose from his wooden chair. "Follow me."
Honestly...
Dan Heng's sudden invitation caught Bochang off guard. He assumed that once Dan Heng realized how advanced his spear techniques were, he would no longer offer training sessions. To his surprise, Dan Heng hadn't given up on him.
They left the main hall together.
Dan Heng led the way without uttering a word.
Not far into their walk, they arrived at Yi Chen Inn's backyard, designated for guest activities. At this moment, there were no outsiders present, only Bochang and Dan Heng.
There seemed to be no time for idle chatter.
Dan Heng spoke up, "Your spear technique is already at a level where you can be considered a true adept... Ordinary practice may not suffice anymore. Why don't we try some actual combat drills against each other?"
"Combat drills?" Bochang blinked.
Dan Heng nodded and said, "Yes, don't worry about causing me harm; just focus on your attacks. However... remember to use only your spear technique, no other abilities allowed. Also, restrain your strength to avoid damaging anything in the inn."
The purpose of these combat drills was to enhance his spear technique. Naturally, using any other abilities besides the spear would be prohibited.
Dan Heng's tone exuded confidence, which wasn't surprising. After all...
He could simply switch to his main account.
"Let's do this," Bochang agreed without hesitation. He raised his spear and lunged towards Dan Heng with a thrust showcasing his prowess.
Their weapons clashed repeatedly in the backyard.
The blue and black spears continuously crossed paths in mid-air.
Welt Yang, holding a cup of tea, stood by the window observing their battle. He had no intention of interrupting, choosing instead to silently watch.
«As expected... Bochang seems particularly skilled when fighting women.»
With his keen gaze, Welt Yang effortlessly observed their progress.
Dan Heng and Bochang's sparring session continued for nearly half an hour.
As both began to steam with exertion,
Dan Heng called a halt.
"That's enough for now. If we continue, you'll need another bath."
The stoic little azure dragon planted his spear firmly on the ground.
Despite Bochang's rapid improvement in spear technique, Dan Heng didn't delve further into it. After all, every member of the Astral Express Crew had their secrets. Bochang's peculiarities were countless; there was no need to pry incessantly. Unlike March 7th, Dan Heng simply needed to know that Bochang wasn't an enemy, which was sufficient for him.
"Alright," Bochang nodded.
In truth, Dan Heng was quite considerate...it's just that he tended not to blend well with others. Earlier, even March 7th had invited him to join a mahjong game, but the stoic little azure dragon unhesitatingly declined.
"I should go check on March 7th and the others..." Bochang said, turning to leave.
After speaking, Bochang turned to leave.
Suddenly, Dan Heng called out, "Wait..."
"What is it?" Bochang looked back.
In the moonlit night, Dan Heng's face remained expressionless as he said, "About what happened this afternoon... I'm sorry. I genuinely didn't want to rely on that power, and I didn't anticipate you falling for Phantylia's trick so quickly, leading to your defeat."
"If only I had known sooner..."
"I should have acted earlier..."
[Dating options activated.]
[Option 1: Shake your head and say, "If apologies were enough, we wouldn't need the Cloud Knights, Dan Heng. Next time such a situation arises, you mustn't hold back." - Completion Reward: Dan Heng becomes socially withdrawn for twenty-four hours.]
[Option 2: Seize the opportunity and demand, "I nearly died, Dan Heng... Your apology isn't enough unless... you agree to give me a baby." - Completion Reward: Dan Heng's Big Booty.]