Hero? Are You Worthy?
Chapter 45 - 39: It’s Really Hard to Pretend to Be Weak (Seeking Recommendation Tickets)

Chapter 45: Chapter 39: It’s Really Hard to Pretend to Be Weak (Seeking Recommendation Tickets)

Enchanting Love Potion, this was the magic potion that Rose Vesper concocted for Jie Luo.

Rose Vesper deeply loved Jie Luo; she wanted to marry him, to fully merge with him, to let him take away her maidenhood...

But somehow, Lord Jie Luo was very stubborn in this regard...

Ah, no, how could one speak of Lord Jie Luo that way?

Rose Vesper suddenly shook her head, quickly discarding those slightly disrespectful thoughts about Lord Jie Luo in her heart. Lord Jie Luo was simply devoted to saving the world and had never indulged in romantic affairs, unlike Qin Chu, who was a pitiful and inferior coward.

In any case, even though Rose Vesper hinted continuously, even openly, Jie Luo remained unmoved.

Impatient and worried that Jie Luo would be snatched away, Rose Vesper began to explore other options, by any means necessary.

The Enchanting Love Potion was Rose Vesper’s choice.

Finally, she succeeded, but before Rose Vesper had the chance to administer it to Jie Luo, he had already died.

Although Rose Vesper felt it was somewhat wasteful, it indeed was the best method to control Qin Chu.

Now, as long as Qin Chu used all seven doses of the medicine, he would uncontrollably fall in love with Rose Vesper, becoming the most loyal underling beneath her skirt, completely unable to defy her commands; by then, not to mention assassinating Qin Chu, he wouldn’t hesitate even to commit suicide if asked.

With this, she no longer needed to exhaust efforts in seducing Qin Chu, and her pure body wouldn’t have to endure Qin Chu’s lewdness.

Such a task, she couldn’t do herself; she had no way to make Qin Chu drink such an incredibly odd magic potion.

As a maid serving Qin Chu, Angelica was the most suitable to carry out this task.

Of course, Angelica definitely wouldn’t so easily follow her commands, how to proceed still needed careful consideration.

As Rose Vesper pondered, she pulled out a magic scroll from another drawer.

It was extremely precious, spiritual magic, a Conscious Control magic scroll.

The Enchanting Love Potion, the Conscious Control magic scroll, if scrutinized a bit, one would find that the Holy Daughter’s boudoir was filled with forbidden items that were strictly prohibited from circulation in the market.

Spiritual magic, due to its unique nature, was forbidden for study on the Sky Dome Continent, and those with the talent to practice Spirit Magic were scarce; perhaps one or two might appear every few hundred years.

Rose Vesper possessed the talent for practicing Spirit Magic, a very difficult magic to master. Although she had studied it for many years, up to now, she could successfully cast it only when in very good condition. Any slight instability in her mindset could lead to the magic failing.

Even possibly suffering backlash, with her soul getting injured.

Because it was too unstable for combat, Rose Vesper, taking advantage of her good condition, had the magic engraved on the scrolls. Thus, anyone holding the scroll could activate the magic.

This Conscious Control was not absolute; the targets hit by the magic would act like puppets under the caster’s control for three hours, after which the effects of the magic would wear off, and they would even forget what happened during and shortly before and after the period of manipulation.

With this, she should be able to control Angelica. At any rate, she should let Qin Chu drink the first dose of Enchanting Love first.

If Angelica could be somewhat sensible, they wouldn’t need to waste these precious scrolls.

Of course, Rose Vesper wouldn’t personally handle this matter either.

...

Elsewhere, in the palace.

Here, there was a specific training ground, where Catherine was instructing Qin Chu on how to practice Fighting Energy.

She was like an elder sister who doted extremely on her younger brother, carefully adjusting every movement of Qin Chu.

"Although most people think that Fighting Energy and magic are two different powers, for those of us who have reached this level of strength, they are fundamentally the same, both essentially using Elemental Power."

"The only difference is in the method of use; magic stores elements inside the body and releases them when used, adjusted through different sequences, pure Magic Power will possess extremely powerful destructive force."

"And Fighting Energy, too, uses Elemental Power, but instead of releasing the element directly, it merges into one’s own body, allowing one to move faster, have greater strength, and higher defensive power during combat. It can also be imbued into weapons to enhance their destructive capabilities."

"What you need to do now is to first feel the elements that exist in the air."

Catherine was quite a good teacher, guiding Qin Chu in learning things he understood more about than she did.

Qin Chu sat cross-legged on the ground with his eyes half-closed, but in front of him, he could feel the crimson like a blazing sun, the pale white like glaciers, the deep blue like tsunamis, the fluorescent purple like thunderbolts...

After being reborn, his talent seemed to have become stronger.

It is said that sensing the elements for the first time within a day and perceiving even the faintest spark was already a sign of astounding talent. Qin Chu didn’t know what level of talent it was to directly perceive the sun.

"I am going to teach you the Fighting Energy I am also cultivating—Star Flame!"

"This Fighting Energy, when cultivated to the ultimate extent, even possesses a destructive power comparable to that of a falling meteor. It is one of the highest levels of Fighting Energy. Do you feel any traces like little sparks..."

With his eyes tightly closed, Qin Chu’s face showed guilt. "I am terribly sorry, but I can’t see anything."

Idiot.

Catherine, struggling with her patience and suppressing her irritability, continued to instruct him.

"Also, your hands are too high, lower them slightly."

Catherine knelt behind Qin Chu, and to adjust his movements, she reluctantly leaned on Qin Chu’s back; he could distinctly feel the sensation from behind.

The thin dress could not block the touch of her delicate skin.

"Don’t use your eyes to see, use your heart to feel."

Feel with your heart, yes, that’s clearer now.

Catherine’s fair, narrow face was resting on Qin Chu’s shoulder, their cheeks nearly touching. During their close contact, Qin Chu could distinctly feel how soft her face was.

Some strands of her red hair were drifting across Qin Chu’s cheeks and nose, tickling him.

Qin Chu was blushing, his breathing rapid.

Catherine felt it was enough. If they continued, this man might lose control and suddenly act out, pushing her to the ground.

Pushing her down wasn’t a big deal, but what she truly worried about was that with Rose Vesper not around, she might lose control herself in unguarded circumstances and kill Qin Chu, which would interfere with the plans to revive Lord Jie Luo.

For the sake of Lord Jie Luo, let this scoundrel take a little advantage; she couldn’t really let this guy devour her completely, right?

She patted Qin Chu’s shoulder and stood up. "Little brother Qin Chu, continue to cultivate well here, don’t be lazy. I have important things to do, and I will come back to check on you in the evening," uttered Catherine.

Catherine’s ’important business’ was going drinking. During their first week, it had been Qin Chu who had to carry a drunken Catherine back home.

Everyone knew the Hero needed to cultivate, and in the long time to come, no one would enter the training field to disturb him.

Qin Chu opened his eyes; in just one afternoon, he had successfully entered the first layer of the thirteen-tiered Star Flame Fighting Energy, condensing the Fighting Element in his body!

Even though the first layer wasn’t difficult to cultivate, such a terrifying speed was still exaggerated. During the first week, it had also taken him half a month to enter the first layer of Star Flame Fighting Energy and successfully condense the Fighting Element.

For the current Qin Chu, the hardest thing wasn’t cultivation but how to conceal his true strength and results of his cultivation from Catherine.

Especially since this woman was leaning on his back the whole time. Although the full, athletic body pressed against his back felt fairly comfortable, it also brought Qin Chu considerable trouble in hiding his real talent and strength.

Alas...

Qin Chu couldn’t help but sigh:

"Pretending to be weak is truly challenging."

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