Chapter 108 - 107: Tier 6 Blazing Sun Level? I Choose to Be Stronger!

Chapter 108: Chapter 107: Tier 6 Blazing Sun Level? I Choose to Be Stronger!

Ji Zhixing followed Xiao Mingyue through the courtyard gate and entered the villa he had visited once before.

The flowering trees in the courtyard were still in bloom. Pink and white petals swayed gently in the night breeze, filling the air with a faint floral fragrance.

"Come in." Xiao Mingyue pushed open the villa’s door and stepped aside to let Ji Zhixing enter first.

Ji Zhixing nodded and stepped inside. The interior of the villa was the same as his last visit—simply decorated but exuding a sense of quality everywhere.

"This way." Xiao Mingyue led him to the second floor and opened the door to a bedroom. The room was not large, but it was very tidy. A single bed rested against the window, covered with light blue sheets and bedding.

"You’ll sleep here tonight." Xiao Mingyue pointed at the bed.

"Sleep here?" Ji Zhixing was stunned.

"Mhm." Xiao Mingyue nodded, her tone matter-of-fact. "My pillow is entirely made of Heart Refining Stone; it’s invaluable. I can lend it to you, but I don’t feel safe letting you take it away, so you can only sleep here tonight."

Ji Zhixing opened his mouth to say something, but swallowed his words. This reasoning left him completely unable to retort.

"Last time you came, you only went to the underground Cultivation Chamber," Xiao Mingyue continued. "Come on, since you have to stay here for at least a night this time, I’ll show you around."

Ji Zhixing could only follow along and take a tour around Xiao Mingyue’s villa.

"This is the bathroom. You can wash up first." Finally, Xiao Mingyue led him to the bathroom on the first floor. It wasn’t big, but it was fully equipped.

"You wash up first. I’ll go to the upstairs bathroom," Xiao Mingyue said, looking at him.

"Okay," Ji Zhixing nodded. Xiao Mingyue turned and went upstairs.

Seeing Xiao Mingyue leave, Ji Zhixing took a deep breath, walked into the shower, closed the door, and turned on the hot water. The warm stream of water washed over his body, taking away all his exhaustion.

"So comfortable..."

He closed his eyes, letting the hot water cascade over his face as the experiences of the past few days surfaced in his mind.

He thought to himself, "The gains from this trip to the secret realm are simply too massive. The points reward, the opportunity to cultivate in the treasured land, two Tier 2 Five-Star equipments, the Root of the Earth ability, the Five-Colored Spiritual Light ability that is about to be developed, and the dropped Genetic Equipment... However, the favors I owe aren’t small either. The 1.5 million points from Teacher Yang Man Ni, and there’s also Xiao Mingyue’s side of things..."

He opened his eyes, turned off the faucet, and dried his body with a towel. He changed into a brand-new set of clothes stored in his Gene Furnace and walked out of the bathroom, feeling completely refreshed.

After waiting for about ten minutes, footsteps came from the stairs, and Xiao Mingyue walked down from the second floor. She had changed into a white dress with the hem stopping right at her knees, tied at the waist with a thin silver belt that accentuated her slender figure. Her long hair was not completely dry, cascading loosely over her shoulders with slightly curled tips. She wore no makeup, but her skin was fair and delicate, and her facial features were exquisitely beautiful.

As she walked downstairs and saw Ji Zhixing waiting for her in the living room, the corners of her lips curled up slightly.

"Have you been waiting long?"

"No," Ji Zhixing shook his head. "I just finished washing up too."

"Let’s go then, we’ll get something to eat first. Having meals in an environment like the Blood Beast Secret Realm every day... I’ve long since had enough of it."

"Alright."

The two of them left the villa and walked along the tree-lined path toward the cafeteria. Night had fully descended. The streetlamps on the campus were all lit up, illuminating the road brightly.

There weren’t many people in the cafeteria; most students had already eaten. The two got their food and found a seat by the window.

Looking at the steaming food in front of him, Ji Zhixing suddenly felt as if a lifetime had passed. He picked up his chopsticks and began to eat in large bites.

Xiao Mingyue sat opposite him. Her eating movements were quite elegant, neither hurried nor slow.

"Eat slower, no one is fighting you for it." She glanced at Ji Zhixing and couldn’t help but laugh.

"I’m used to it." Ji Zhixing swallowed a mouthful of food.

The two chatted as they ate.

"What are you planning to do next?" Xiao Mingyue asked.

Ji Zhixing replied, "I will continue to develop the Five-Colored Spiritual Light ability, and strive to evolve the Willow Tree Gene to Tier 2 within these next few days.

"After that, I will evolve the Staff Soldier Stone Monkey Gene into the Ten-foot Stone Monkey Gene."

Xiao Mingyue nodded. "Once you evolve the Willow Tree Gene, you’ll be able to join the elite class, right? When the time comes, you can apply to be in the same class as me; the school won’t refuse."

"Okay." Ji Zhixing nodded. He knew that Zhou Han, Tie Shan, and Su Qing, just like Xiao Mingyue, were also in Elite Class Five.

After finishing their meal, the two left the cafeteria and walked along the tree-lined path on campus.

"Right, I still owe Teacher Yang 1.5 million points." Ji Zhixing suddenly remembered this matter. "Back in the secret realm, she used her points to help me exchange for the Five Elements Potion, and we agreed that I would pay her back once we got out."

"Teacher Yang is a teacher at our school, so she should have the authority to transfer points directly. You can ask her," Xiao Mingyue said.

"Mhm." Ji Zhixing nodded, took out his phone, and sent a message to Yang Man Ni.

A moment later, accompanied by a ringing tone, Yang Man Ni suddenly called.

Ji Zhixing was momentarily startled but immediately pressed the answer button.

"Ji Zhixing?" Yang Man Ni’s voice came from the receiver.

"Teacher Yang, it’s me," Ji Zhixing said. "I borrowed 1.5 million points from you in the secret realm earlier. Now that I’m out of the secret realm, I want to return them to you."

"There’s no rush for that." Yang Man Ni smiled. "Are you free right now? Come to my office; I have something I want to talk to you about."

Ji Zhixing paused slightly, then immediately agreed, "Okay, Teacher Yang, I’ll head over right away."

Hanging up the phone, he said to Xiao Mingyue, "Teacher Yang asked me to go to her office. She said she has something to talk to me about."

"I’ll go with you," Xiao Mingyue said. "I have nothing else to do anyway."

The two quickened their pace and arrived at Yang Man Ni’s office building. The building was very quiet, as most of the teachers had already gotten off work. Only a few offices still had their lights on.

Ji Zhixing and Xiao Mingyue arrived at the door of Yang Man Ni’s office and knocked.

"Come in," Yang Man Ni’s voice called out from inside.

Pushing the door open, Yang Man Ni saw Ji Zhixing and Xiao Mingyue coming in together. She was slightly surprised but didn’t say much, simply smiling as she said, "Have a seat."

Ji Zhixing and Xiao Mingyue sat down on the chairs.

Yang Man Ni glanced at Xiao Mingyue, then looked at Ji Zhixing and said, "I called you over this time to tell you some good news."

"Good news?" Ji Zhixing’s heart stirred slightly.

"Yes," Yang Man Ni nodded. "Earlier, seeing your excellent performance, I recommended you to Teacher Liang Jin of our school.

"The gene Teacher Liang Jin fused with is the Tier 5 Radiant Moon Level Moon-devouring Demon Ape Gene," Yang Man Ni explained. "Moreover, he also holds the inheritance for the Tier 6 Blazing Sun Level Six-armed Moon-devouring Demon Ape Gene.

"Teacher Liang saw your performance in the Blood Beast Secret Realm and was very satisfied with you." Yang Man Ni looked at Ji Zhixing, her tone serious. "He asked me to pass on a message: as long as you are willing to follow his path, he is willing to take you as his disciple."

Hearing this, Ji Zhixing was momentarily taken aback. He hadn’t expected that Teacher Yang Man Ni would call him over for this matter.

He silently repeated in his heart, "The Tier 6 Blazing Sun Level Gene inheritance..." His eyes flickered slightly.

He was hesitating. Not hesitating over whether to accept the Six-armed Moon-devouring Demon Ape Gene inheritance, but hesitating over how to politely refuse.

A Tier 6 Blazing Sun Level Gene inheritance was indeed very strong. However, the path he was going to take would undoubtedly be even stronger. There was absolutely no need for him to forsake what was close at hand to seek what was far away.

Although he might reap significant benefits if he accepted Teacher Liang Jin’s inheritance, once accepted, the impact on his future would be too great. Furthermore, his compatibility with his own gene was one hundred percent. He could clearly hear the voice of the gene and knew just how terrifying its potential was.

Staff Soldier Stone Monkey, Ten-foot Stone Monkey, Ruyi Stone Monkey, Nine-orifice Stone Monkey, Tongming Stone Monkey... and even the Fighting Divine Monkey.

That was a path that transcended Tier 9. In comparison, a Tier 6 Blazing Sun Level Gene inheritance was truly nothing.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and looked up at Yang Man Ni.

"Teacher Yang, my compatibility with my own gene is very high," he said slowly. "The last time my gene just evolved, I heard its voice and knew it had immense potential.

"Therefore, I apologize. I’ll have to trouble you to pass on a message to Teacher Liang: until my gene reaches its absolute limit, I will not choose to take any other paths."

Hearing this, Yang Man Ni was slightly stunned. She completely did not expect Ji Zhixing to make such a choice.

What did a Tier 6 Blazing Sun Level Gene signify?

In the entire Yu City Base City, apart from the Guardian Envoy, there wasn’t a single Tier 7 Glory Level Genetic Cultivator. Under these circumstances, a Tier 6 Blazing Sun Level Gene was the most top-tier genetic inheritance available. Yet Ji Zhixing actually looked down on it?

"Are you sure?" Yang Man Ni stared at Ji Zhixing, her gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny.

"I’m sure," Ji Zhixing nodded, his tone devoid of any hesitation.

He truly had confidence in his own gene and couldn’t possibly choose another path.

Yang Man Ni looked at him for several seconds before finally shaking her head helplessly. She recalled the time when Ji Zhixing insisted on choosing the Willow Tree Gene; he had the exact same expression and tone of voice.

Stubborn.

Far too stubborn.

"Alright then." She sighed. "I will convey your intentions to Teacher Liang."

"Thank you, Teacher Yang." Ji Zhixing stood up and bowed slightly to her. Afterward, he brought up the matter of the points with her.

"Go on." Yang Man Ni waved her hand at him after receiving the transferred points.

Ji Zhixing and Xiao Mingyue left the office and walked outward along the corridor. The hallway was very quiet, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing.

Stepping out of the office building, the night wind blew against their faces.

Xiao Mingyue turned her head, looked at Ji Zhixing, and asked with a smile, "That was a Tier 6 Blazing Sun Level Gene inheritance. Do you really not regret it?"

"I don’t regret it," Ji Zhixing shook his head.

He paused, turning to look at Xiao Mingyue. "Besides, I already promised you. In the future, I will definitely evolve my gene to the Tier 7 Glory Level.

"If I choose to accept the inheritance of the Six-armed Moon-devouring Demon Ape Gene, it will be very difficult to fulfill my promise."

Xiao Mingyue was momentarily stunned before a bright smile bloomed on her face.

"Not bad. I guess you do have a conscience."