Chapter 21: Squad Privileges and Gift Giving!

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Third Update Today: Chapter 021!
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Everyone, with various thoughts, took their seats again.
But all eyes were focused on Yu Le, making him feel quite uncomfortable.
“Um... everyone, I don’t have many friends here, so Captain Geng...”
“You can just call me Brother Geng or Geng Xiao,” Geng Xiao shook his head.
Yu Le nodded, “Brother Geng really moves me. If possible, I want to be honest with all of you.”
Han Yuesu spoke, “Remember, you are Yu Le, the Favored of Huang Wu Tian, and nothing else.”
Yu Le looked up, understanding her meaning, and nodded, “I remember, Han...”
“Han, little sister.”
Han Yuesu’s expression stiffened.
Little sister?
Yu Le had originally wanted to call her Captain Han, but she had just asked Su Rui to call her Sister Han. Considering she was a year younger, Yu Le unknowingly blurted out “Little Sister Han.”
Ling Xiao and Meng Huai immediately gave Yu Le a thumbs-up.
Impressive, my friend!
Han Yuesu took a deep breath and didn’t make an issue of the title.
After all, Yu Le now deserved everyone’s admiration here.
If she could truly become a younger sister to a future powerhouse, that wouldn’t be bad at all!
“Um, should I introduce myself too?” Su Rui asked timidly.
“No need. We already know your information, second son of the Su family.”
“Ah... no love for me?” Su Rui said sadly. “If no one minds, you can call me Little Chubby.”
Previously proud in front of Yu Le, Su Rui now was humbled.
Looking at the entire Burning Heaven squad, he seemed to be the weakest.
So he wisely chose to be humble and generously allowed everyone to call him by his most hated nickname from now on.
Everyone nodded, but their attention was clearly not on Su Rui.
Then, led by Geng Xiao and Han Yuesu, Yu Le was subjected to the first formal interrogation.
“Yu Le, you say you’ve never trained?”
“Yes.”
“Have you seen these two items before?” Geng Xiao placed a book and a bottle in front of Yu Le.
“What are these?” Yu Le asked bluntly.

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“Ahem...” Geng Xiao coughed, then pointed to the book. “The Rock Body Conditioning Technique, the most common training method at the Rock Realm, combined with this bottle of Body Strengthening Elixir, can double the effect.”
“Brother Geng, this is my first time seeing these.”
Geng Xiao felt a bit awkward. “Then keep these two items. Remember to practice when you go back.”
“Got it, thanks Brother Geng. Just one more thing, is this expensive?”
Geng Xiao smiled, “Not really. You can buy the Rock Body Conditioning Technique at major shops, the Demon Hunter Association, or the Awakening Hall for fifty thousand yuan.”
Yu Le’s hand trembled.
Fifty thousand?
How many fish would that be worth?
“This bottle of Body Strengthening Elixir is a bit pricier, one hundred thousand yuan. But if you haven’t used it before, it should last you a while.”
Yu Le decisively put the two items down. “Brother Geng, this is too precious. I can’t accept rewards without merit. I’ll buy my own after I achieve something.”
This alone was worth a third-stage phoenix-tail red carp with a spirit core!
Geng Xiao’s expression turned serious. “What did you just call me?”
“Brother Geng.”
“That means you don’t treat me like family, or you don’t regard the Burning Heaven squad as home?”
“Of course not. I’ve already shared my secrets...”
“Then enough talk. Keep them. Next time I’ll get you a better body conditioning manual. If you run out of the elixir, report to Xiao Yuan. There’s unlimited supply!”
Wow, so generous!
Ling Xiao also said, “Brother Le, just accept it. When I joined the Burning Heaven squad, I was only at the seventh stage of the Rock Realm. It was thanks to Brother Geng and others providing me a lot of the elixir that I grew stronger. It’s a benefit of our squad. Only by all of us getting stronger can we complete more demon-hunting missions, slay more beasts, earn more money, and create a virtuous cycle!”
Hearing this, Yu Le stopped hesitating. “I understand!”
After Geng Xiao finished, Han Yuesu couldn’t help but ask, “So you haven’t done any other strength training? Or learned a combat skill?”
Yu Le put away the two items and replied, “No, Miss Han...”
Han Yuesu frowned, “That sounds awkward. Change it.”
“Little Sister Han?” Yu Le tested.
Han Yuesu’s face darkened. “Call me whatever you want.”
“Oh, this treatment—I want some too!” Meng Huai teased.
“Fine, I’ll beat you up another day.” Han Yuesu even showed a rare smile.
Meng Huai’s face instantly drooped.
Han Yuesu looked at Yu Le again. “In Ling Xiao’s power test, you unleashed ninety percent of your strength. How do you explain that? Extraordinary talent?”
“Uh, besides my innate Heavenly Martial bonus, it’s mostly from years of fishing, getting used to the power of casting the rod.”
As he spoke, Yu Le made a gesture.

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“Yuesu, don’t forget, his Fate Martial is rod-based.”
Han Yuesu realized, “So your fishing skills are pretty good?”
“Just so-so.”
“Then fish more in your spare time. I quite like eating fish.”
Eh?
Meng Huai pulled Ling Xiao aside. “Don’t you think Sister Han is too friendly toward Yu Le?”
“Is she?” Ling Xiao was puzzled. “It’s quite normal. After all, he is who he is.”
“Do you think Sister Han would fall for him?”
“Nonsense. Didn’t you hear Yu Le is already married? What, you want Sister Han to be a concubine?”
“If that’s the case, being a concubine isn’t impossible. Does the Han family even have such a thing?”
“Uh... you’re crude but make a point. Sister Han is so proud though; I don’t think so.”
“That’s easy—just be Yu Le’s daughter’s stepmother!”
Ling Xiao gave a thumbs-up. “You’re the man!”
After asking, Han Yuesu took out a book. “I saw your second power burst. It was good, but far weaker than the third time. Take this combat skill and practice if it suits you.”
Su Rui curiously peeked from behind Yu Le. When he saw the name on the book, his eyes widened.
“Han family secret technique, Profound-level Combat Skill: Ice Soul Palm? Sister Han, you...”
Han Yuesu glared at him, “Don’t go spreading rumors.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Yu Le didn’t quite grasp the value of combat skills and asked, “Combat skills? What’s the story there?”
Han Yuesu patiently explained, “Combat skills are the advanced form of strength training. Common strength training methods on the market don’t qualify as combat skills. Those that do not only improve your power output during practice but, if mastered fully, can unleash power beyond your natural limits, like the Back-piercing Fist that Little Chubby used.”
“A power amplifier?”
“Something like that. Think of it as a lever’s fulcrum. The higher the level of the combat skill, the higher the limit of strength training. Our Han family’s Ice Soul Palm, when practiced deeply, allows you to control ninety percent of your strength. Using the Ice Soul Palm skill, you can unleash triple power and, upon reaching the Bone-hard Realm, even release cold ice hidden energy!”
“Bone-hard Realm... hidden energy...” Yu Le murmured.
Han Yuesu widened her mouth in surprise. “Don’t tell me you don’t even know about realm divisions.”
Yu Le honestly nodded.
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