Chapter 54: This Is Bad News
Chapter 54: This Is Bad News
After the little episode, Jiang Tian packed up and left the room with Xue Ruyan, watched by Jiang Yuan and Liu Fang.
"What a pretty girl. She's well-spoken and comes from a good family. What a lucky boy our family has!" Liu Fang muttered.
Jiang Yuan shook his head. "He's just an ordinary classmate. Don't expect too much."
"You're just dreaming. How could an 'ordinary classmate' come to our house so early in the morning?" Liu Fang scoffed at her husband. "You don't understand."
"The girl said they won first place together and have already arranged the blood source room for their reward. She's taking our son there to familiarize him with it." Jiang Yuan explained.
Hearing this, Liu Fang poked her husband on the head.
"You are such a fool! If it was just about a reward, couldn't she just send him a message? Why dress up nicely and run all the way here?"
"So clueless! I'm afraid our son will take after you."
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The Trip to the Blood Source Room
At that moment, Jiang Tian was unaware of his mother's worries.
He boarded the familiar hovercraft with Xue Ruyan, heading toward the blood source room.
The driver, Aunt Juan, was secretly watching Jiang Tian through the rearview mirror.
She was very curious about this boy who had unexpectedly entered the young lady's life.
And so were the master and the old lady of the Xue family.
They couldn't believe that this so-called 'ordinary boy' had attracted their precious granddaughter's attention.
There must be something extraordinary about him.
Thus, they assigned Aunt Juan to observe him closely and quietly report back.
"The reward this time is quite good. Free use of a Level 2 Blood Source Room for 48 hours. Many people would envy that."
"Grandpa helped book us a top-tier blood source room. Let's give it a try," Xue Ruyan said from the backseat.
Not long after, the hovercraft arrived at its destination.
Jiang Tian stepped out and looked up at the large sign hanging on the building.
Xiang City No. 1 Training Hall
Training halls are official facilities providing specialized training environments.
Every city in the Tang Kingdom has at least one, but their quality varies depending on the city's wealth and resources.
Xiang City, being the provincial capital, had multiple high-end training halls.
And Training Hall No. 1 was the best among them.
Aunt Juan went to park the hovercraft while Jiang Tian followed Xue Ruyan inside.
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The Training Hall
The training hall was massive, divided into various specialized areas.
As soon as they entered the main hall, they saw numerous students training vigorously.
Some were lifting weights, sprinting on tracks, or engaging in sparring sessions.
The atmosphere was intense, filled with sweat and determination.
"This is a comprehensive training ground," Xue Ruyan explained.
"Most of these students have parents who paid for specialized tests to tailor their training programs.
"The equipment here is much better than what schools provide. It's designed for students aiming to maximize their potential before the martial arts college entrance exam."
"But the blood source rooms are further inside."
As they walked deeper into the facility, she continued explaining.
"Behind the time-space gates, every world has a crucial resource called spirit stones."
"Blood source rooms are powered by these spirit stones. They work by creating a high-pressure, high-concentration environment rich in spiritual energy."
"This helps temper the body and improve cultivation efficiency, though it doesn't directly help with awakening."
"But using a blood source room is exhausting, and you need recovery time afterward."
"For Level 0 blood source rooms, you can only use them once a month. But after awakening, the recovery period shortens significantly."
"Some geniuses only need 2–3 days of rest before using it again."
"And the longer you stay inside, the better the effect."
Hearing this, Jiang Tian found it quite interesting.
He also noticed how passionate Xue Ruyan was about this.
Clearly, she had experience with blood source rooms.
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Arriving at the Blood Source Room
When they arrived, Jiang Tian noticed the area looked similar to a medical examination room.
Each blood source room was a heavily reinforced chamber, sealed with thick metal doors.
A large projection screen nearby displayed real-time updates on each room's status.
A staff member greeted them, verified their identities, and led them down a corridor.
As they walked, he explained the rules.
"You two are heading to the strongest Level 2 Blood Source Room with the best effects."
"Once inside, the room will activate, and you'll experience dizziness, shortness of breath, and nausea. This is normal."
"If it becomes unbearable, exit immediately to avoid harm."
"In case of an emergency, there's an alarm button inside the room. Just press it."
Finally, they arrived at a blood source room door.
"Good luck," the staff member said, gesturing for them to enter.
As they stepped inside, the heavy metal door sealed shut behind them.
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A Powerful Start
"Normally, a blood source room holds 10 people. With just the two of us, the effects will be even stronger," Xue Ruyan said.
Jiang Tian looked around, observing the formation runes carved into the metal walls.
Suddenly, the formation activated.
Buzz!
A deep vibration filled the room, and spiritual energy surged around them.
At the same time, a crushing pressure descended.
"Hngh!"
Xue Ruyan let out a groan.
Her body staggered under the intense pressure.
Beads of sweat appeared instantly on her forehead.
"Level 2… blood source rooms… are really intense…"
She struggled to speak, her breathing heavy.
Her knees buckled, forcing her onto one knee.
Then she looked up at Jiang Tian.
And froze.
Jiang Tian stood there… completely unaffected.
He even jumped on the spot a couple of times.
"Why… do I feel nothing?"
Jiang Tian frowned in confusion.
Seeing this, Xue Ruyan, still kneeling on the floor, stared at him in disbelief.
"...What?"