Lujiang City, Shao Family.
After Shao Han returned home, he immediately locked himself in the quiet room.
As the name suggests, a quiet room is an extremely quiet room, built with special Materials, where it can reach a terrifying 0 decibels.
This is an environment that does not exist in nature. Normal people entering it would want to escape after not long due to excessive suppression.
However, this absolutely quiet environment is especially suitable for Spirit Energy Users to Meditate.
Only military officers of the rank of deputy commander of the garrison of the Lujiang City Military Preparatory Force could afford to build such an expensive quiet room in their homes.
Shao Han sat cross-legged on the floor, back straight, trying to enter a state of absolute emptiness, only then could his spirit connect to the Subspace.
After a long time, his brows furrowed tightly.
His mind was too restless today; he hadn't been able to enter the state for half a day.
The battle at the school gate and Zhao Mu pointing at his nose to challenge him—he could recall these scenes as soon as he closed his eyes.
It was an immense sense of humiliation!
He, the esteemed son of the deputy commander of the garrison, and a B-grade Spirit Power User Awakener, was actually made to lose Face by Zhao Mu in front of all the teachers and students?
The more he thought about it, the more angry he became, unable to maintain his tranquility.
Shao Han had no choice but to reach for a box nearby, open it, revealing ten red and white capsules lying quietly inside.
These were meditation capsules, extremely expensive. The price of one capsule was enough for a normal family of three for two years!
After consuming them, a Spirit Power User's brain region could be temporarily developed, making it easier to connect to the Subspace.
Shao Han picked one up, put it in his mouth, and swallowed it whole.
Soon after, his expression became calm.
"It's fine, Zhao Mu is just a strong brute. Combat Level 1, E-grade talent, his growth ceiling is locked. It won't be long before I can trample him underfoot, and he'll never see my back again!"
Shao Han thought to himself.
After finishing his Meditation, Shao Han walked out of the quiet room.
Now, he could Meditate 16 times a day. B-grade talent was indeed powerful; he could clearly feel the Spirit Power in his body steadily increasing.
A smug smile appeared on Shao Han's Face.
"I can Meditate 16 times a day now, while E-grade Zhao Mu might struggle to even do four times a day. One day of my effort is worth four days of his!"
"And the further we go, the greater the gap between us will be. Zhao Mu, cherish this moment, this is the last time you can be arrogant."
Shao Han walked out of the quiet room and suddenly saw his father, Shao Tianyi, the deputy commander of the garrison of the Lujiang City Military Preparatory Force, already sitting quietly at the table in the living room.
His Face carried a hint of authority, arms crossed, and a chilling aura of killing intent emanated from this military officer who had been in countless battles for many years.
Shao Han instinctively felt that his father was not in a good mood today.
"Dad, you're back."
Shao Han quickly greeted Shao Tianyi.
Shao Tianyi said curtly, "Sit down."
Shao Han's heart sank, and he quickly sat down obediently opposite Shao Tianyi.
Shao Tianyi stared at Shao Han, his gaze sharp as a knife.
"Were you challenged at school today? And was it by that Zhao Mu you always talk about?"
As an Advanced military officer, Shao Tianyi enjoyed the privilege of reproductive freedom, and thus only had Shao Han as a son.
Since childhood, he had invested a lot of energy in Shao Han, hoping that the next generation could surpass him and prevent the Shao Family from declining in the future.
Therefore, the teachers at school would report everything that happened around Shao Han to him.
Shao Han immediately understood why Shao Tianyi was unhappy.
As a soldier, Shao Tianyi had always taught him not to be timid when facing problems, and that a warrior must have the courage to fight!
But today, facing Zhao Mu's challenge, he was afraid!
And he chose to retreat in front of all the teachers and students.
In Shao Tianyi's eyes, this was intolerable!
"Dad, that Zhao Mu is just an E-grade Awakener. And he comes from a poor background, so he has nothing to lose. I'm 100% sure I can win against him, but if he fights to the death and injures me, I'm worried it will affect my training when I enter the Qingfeng Camp."
Shao Tianyi looked at Shao Han coldly, and Shao Han's voice grew softer and softer.
"Hmph! If you're scared, you're scared. Why make excuses!"
Shao Tianyi roared, "You were Combat Level 9 when you Awakened, while his Combat Level is only 1! In terms of Spirit Power intensity and talent, you are far superior to him! But you were afraid!"
"Is this still the behavior a warrior should have?"
Shao Han's Face turned pale with fright. Since childhood, his father was the one he feared the most.
Because whenever he made a mistake, his father's whip would mercilessly lash his body.
"Dad, I... I know I was wrong."
Shao Han knew that arguing was useless at this point; he had to admit his mistake quickly to gain forgiveness.
Shao Tianyi stared at his son, who had his head bowed, and exhaled a heavy, turbid breath.
"I'll forgive you this time. If there's a next time, I won't let you off lightly!"
He stood up and walked towards the door. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly turned around and said, "Also, don't forget. I also came from the commoner district! If you don't work hard, your descendants might become ordinary people again."
"Yes, I understand, Father!"
Shao Han lowered his head, clenching his teeth hard.
Humiliation, immense humiliation!
He never expected to be scolded by his father because of Zhao Mu.
What Shao Han wanted most was the approval of his heroic father!
"Zhao Mu, you bastard, I will absolutely not let you off lightly!"
Flames of hatred flickered in Shao Han's eyes. After all, he was just an eighteen-year-old boy and couldn't endure such injustice.
"Do you think you still have a chance to stand on the same stage as me? I will make sure you can't even pass the Entrance Trial for the Qingfeng Camp!"
...Zhao Mu returned home and continued to Cultivate diligently, striving to improve the proficiency of various skills.
demon clown could only practice one skill at a time, so he had to allocate his time reasonably.
For the next four days, he only planned to Cultivate Spiritual Energy Introduction, Seven Kills Battle Method, Strength, and Walking.
These were the abilities that could most quickly enhance his immediate Combat Level.
Garden Town was not far from Yuwu No. 2 Middle School, and soon the events of the morning spread throughout the town.
Later, some neighbors came to Zhao Mu's home to visit, and incidentally, to make up for their previous coldness.
But Bu Yanhuan coolly turned them all away; she wouldn't let anyone disturb Zhao Mu at this time.
Zhao Mu's house didn't have a quiet room, but it was located on the edge of Garden Town, and the massive Blood Bone Mountain could be seen from the yard.
He sat on the floor, hands casually folded upwards on his lap, eyes closed in Meditation.
Spiritual Energy Introduction, proficiency 75.
At this point, he could complete one Meditation in less than 5 minutes, a speed even faster than when Bu Yanhuan first Awakened, so Bu Yanhuan no longer needed to guide him.
Thus, if he only Meditated, he could complete 42 sessions in a day.
Of course, Zhao Mu didn't get greedy, as he also needed to spend time improving the proficiency of other abilities.
The strength of a Spirit Power User is subject to the 'Barrel Effect'.
Because a weakness could become a fatal flaw on the battlefield.
Advance Chapters avilable on patreon (Obito_uchiha)