Dual Training in Magic and Battle Aura (1-3)

...Chapter 4: Dual Training in Magic and Battle Aura (1)...

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“This is a Seven Star Moon Seal, and it sealed all of your powers with seven layers of the seal, thus reducing you to trash that is ridiculed by everyone else. If you’re willing to assist me, then I’ll help you to undo the seals.”

As she looked at the imperceptible mark on her arm, Shen Yanxiao pondered over the reliability of that ‘devil’s’ words. Her lips then curled and revealed a wicked smile.

“Before we continue discussing the content of our deal, shouldn’t you show me some sincerity so that I can understand how our future collaboration would look like? Also, how did you get inside my body?”

In all the lands under the heavens, there were probably only a few that would dare to act like Shen Yanxiao did to haggle with the ‘devil’ who co-existed with her in the body that she reincarnated into!

After a moment of silence, the bone-chilling voice verbalized once again.

“With your current strength, you are not worthy of knowing my name. So, for the time being, you can call me Xiu. As for why I’m residing within your body, I will eventually tell you the reason after you’ve undone the seven layers of the seal. Right now, you’re too insignificant, and it’ll bring you impending calamity if you know too much.”

Shen Yanxiao chuckled. Other than the devil’s incomplete name, she did not manage to obtain any additional useful information.

“With your current attitude, it doesn’t seem like you’re negotiating. How can I be sure that you won’t eliminate me after I’ve assisted your return to the human world?” Strength was something useful and also very important in her situation. However, it was necessary to clear her doubts as she did not wish to set any hidden dangers for herself in the future.

As a first-rate thief goddess, she would plan for any potential dangers. After she resolved all the predicted threats, she would then be able to successfully obtain her objective in the last strike.

Xiu went silent for a moment before he continued to speak.

“Killing you would mean killing myself.”

“Right now, I am residing in your body, and if you meet your end, then my soul will also disperse and scatter.”

That piece of information was pretty useful! Shen Yanxiao beamed and continued to acquire more intel.

“After you’ve obtained your freedom, will you be able to eliminate me with ease?”

“I will never kill you.”

“Oh? Why is that so?” Shen Yanxiao asked in a cheerful tone, but the sharpness in her eyes was inconsistent with the innocent smile on her face.

“The moment I decided to reside in your body, I’ve signed a soul contract with you. Killing you will cause me to lose nine-tenths of my soul.” Xiu’s voice was serene and without any fluctuations.

To lose nine-tenths of his soul! Shen Yanxiao wanted to applaud and cheer when she heard that news. Even though she did not know why Xiu resided in her body, she was confident that Xiu would never harm her in any situation. It was like what he had said, if he killed her, then that would mean he signed his own death certificate as well!

“Right now, I’ll undo the first layer of your seal, and you’ll repossess the ability to train in battle aura and magic. This is my first present to you, my dear partner-in-crime.” As soon as he said those words, Shen Yanxiao’s suddenly felt an unbearable pain on her right arm.

Like a colossal tide, the acute pain overwhelmed her. Before she could ask for more information, she had lost consciousness once again.

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When Shen Yanxiao regained awareness, she saw an aged but kind-looking face in front of her.

“Seventh Miss, you’re awake,” the old man said as he smiled amiably.

Shen Yanxiao furrowed her brows. As she searched through her memories, she found out that the old man before her was the Vermilion Bird Family’s physician, Shen Qiu.

...Chapter 5: Dual Training in Magic and Battle Aura (2)...

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She was one of Shen Qiu’s regular patients as the twins regularly bullied the previous ‘Shen Yanxiao’ and her body was also often riddled with scars.

If she had to list out those who were not harsh on Shen Yanxiao, then Shen Qiu’s name would be one of them.

“Uncle Qiu.” As she concealed the shrewdness in her eyes, Shen Yanxiao blinked and gazed at Shen Qiu with a blank expression.

As he looked at the muddle-headed seventh miss, Shen Qiu felt helpless, but he managed to maintain a friendly smile. “Seventh Miss, you’re still quite frail, and you should rest well for a few more days. I’ve brought you your favorite osmanthus cake.”

As a retainer for the Vermilion Bird Family, he was regarded highly by Shen Feng due to his exceptional medical skills. Physician Shen Qiu devoted his life to medicine and did not get married or had any children. He had also taken care of Shen Yanxiao regularly, and due to subtle influences, he had long regarded her as his granddaughter. However, since Shen Feng did not issue an order for him, he could not interfere much even though he had the heart to care for Shen Yanxiao.

Shen Yanxiao happily took the osmanthus cake and acted as if the dessert that Shen Qiu gave her was not comparable to the pain on her body.

Shen Yanxiao’s situation was an unfortunate one. Even though she did not have to worry about daily necessities, everything that she ate and used was the same as those kept for the lowest ranked servants in the Vermilion Bird Family. In addition to the lack of access to ‘luxury food’ items, she also often had insufficient food during meal times due to Shen Jiayi and Shen Jiawei who deliberately made things difficult for her.

When he saw the little miss’ radiant appearance, Shen Qiu internally sighed. He knew that Shen Yanxiao would not understand complicated speech due to her low intellect and so, he spoke without any misgivings. “Seventh Miss, the Head is truly angry this time, and I am incapable of doing anything for you. You should recuperate at ease during this period. No matter what happens, I will stall time for you and prevent any punishments while you are still frail.”

Shen Yanxiao did not bat an eyelid as she continued to nibble the dessert, but her ears listened attentively to Shen Qiu as he muttered to himself so that she would not miss a single word.

The dungeon where the Vermilion Bird Family reared their magical beasts was a restricted area for the children of their generation. Not even Shen Jiayi and Shen Jiawei had the right to enter, let alone her. When she trespassed the restricted area, it had stirred Shen Feng’s anger, and the twins also mentioned that Shen Feng had wanted to question her.

However, she was utterly oblivious to what the previous ‘Shen Yanxiao’ encountered in the dungeon. The inherited memories were extremely disorganized, and she did not have any information other than the darkness that came along with the endless fear.

Shen Yanxiao knew that Shen Feng was not worried about the dangers that the ‘Vermilion Bird Family’s disgrace’ could have encountered in the dungeon. Instead, he was more concerned about how she blatantly disregarded his rules.

Fortunately, Shen Qiu had already intended to stall time for her and based on his selfless actions, Shen Yanxiao had stamped a ‘nice person’ label on that friendly old man.

Shen Qiu continued to seat by Shen Yanxiao’s bed for a few more moments and spoke of some trivial things to her. In Shen Qiu’s mind, the girl was still that pitiful child who only had the intelligence of a four-year-old, and it was pointless to tell her much more. When he was sure that there were no serious issues with Shen Yanxiao’s health, he then left the room.

The instance Shen Qiu left, Shen Yanxiao got down from the bed immediately.

She was in a rush to examine her body. Before she lost consciousness, she clearly remembered that Xiu had undone the first layer of the seal. He also mentioned that she would be capable of training in both battle aura and magic.

...Chapter 6: Dual Training in Magic and Battle Aura (3)...

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A scarlet red mark had appeared on the palm-sized mark of the seal on her right arm. Even though the mark was only one-fourth the size of a pinkie nail, it was a representation of the first undone seal.

“So, I suppose I can train in battle aura or magic now? Xiu didn’t make it clear.” Even though she did not know anything about Xiu’s origins, Shen Yanxiao was aware of that ‘devil’s’ strength. Unfortunately, she also did not know a single thing about that world, let alone the training in battle aura or magic.

“If you prefer, you can train in both.” The cold voice that belonged to Xiu echoed once again in her mind.

“….” Shen Yanxiao raised her brow as she thought about what his words meant.

Could it be…

What Xiu had said previously did not mean she could train in either of the two paths but instead, she could train in both.

That… was that not extremely cool!?

From the memories of her new body, Shen Yanxiao vaguely knew that the people in that world were divided into two categories. Those in the first category had a strong physique with tough tendons, and their dantian could condense battle aura. So, those people were suitable candidates to train in battle aura. As for the people in the second category, they had average physiques but powerful mental energy. They could also utilize their mental energy to control different elements and thus, were the perfect candidates to learn magic.

Heavens was impartial and fair. If a person had a strong physique, then they would lack any powerful mental energy. That was why, in hundreds of years, no one in the entire Brilliance Continent had the capability to be well-versed in both magic and battle aura. Regardless of battle aura or magic, they still had to train arduously to reach a certain level and to expend time and energy to improve. Aside from the fact that a person who possessed both talents was a heaven-defying existence, just the thought of training in both paths together was simply a pipe dream

“You mean, I can train in both magic and battle aura? But I’m already fourteen years old, and I know nothing about either of those paths. For me, training in both is a pipe dream.” Shen Yanxiao felt depressed. In the Brilliance Continent, everyone would have chosen their path not long after they were cognitively aware, and that meant she was already ten years slower than everyone else. It was considered too late for her to start her training in either path, and it was simply a big joke if she thought she could specialize in both.

“You can do it.” Xiu’s voice was ice-cold and yet firm.

“Your physique differs from normal people. In addition to that, you have me to assist you, so all those problems aren’t really a problem at all.”

Shen Yanxiao’s face brightened. How could she have forgotten that Xiu was an enigmatic ‘devil’? A devil that survived for dozens of years with its soul in someone else’s body was definitely not an ordinary character.

With the devil’s help, all of Shen Yanxiao’s previous problems were resolved. She knew that she did not have any support from anyone. If she could not increase her strength quickly, then she would have to continue to act like an idiotic ‘trash,’ and that was not something that she wished to do.

“Will you teach me battle aura and magic?” Shen Yanxiao asked with a smile.

“As long as you have the ability, I will empty my pockets and teach you everything that I know. This will be my second present for you.” Xiu’s voice was filled with unlimited possibilities. Even though he spoke with a bone-chilling voice, what he had said had caused her heart to burn with fervor.

“In that case, I’ll offer my best wishes in advance, for a happy partnership with you.” Shen Yanxiao’s smile was similar to the cat that ate the canary. With the help of the mysterious Xiu and her abilities, she doubted the labels of ‘idiot’ and ‘trash’ would stick with her for long.

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