Chapter 010: The Condensation of the Body Pearl and the Imprinting of the Intention Pearl

Shangguan Bing'er was indeed very curious. She had always measured by Zhou Weiqing's speed, who only had wind system amplification. Naturally, it could not compare to her dual enhancement speed. However, she discovered that Zhou Weiqing, who had just awakened his innate pearl and possessed only a fourfold cultivation level, exhibited a continuity of heavenly power that far exceeded her expectations. Especially after more than an hour, his intermittent method of advancement further intrigued Shangguan Bing'er. The Undying Divine Skill, which allows one to absorb the essence of the external world autonomously, is not something that other heavenly power cultivation methods can possess.

Zhou Weiqing was taken aback and said, "How is this possible? You are the second Celestial Jewel Master of our empire after Grand Marshal Zhou. If you are short on funds, I believe the royal family should provide support unconditionally, right?"

Observing Shangguan Bing'er’s demeanor that seemed to keep others at a distance, Zhou Weiqing felt quite helpless. This was indeed the best strategy devised by Shangguan Bing'er to deal with him; no matter what he said, she would respond with a cold face, preventing this fellow from taking advantage of the situation.

At that moment, Shangguan Bing'er moved her hands in an ethereal manner, and a beam of blue light shot out from the Zichen Bow. It arrived ahead of time, and with a faint blue glow, it instantly caught up to Zhou Weiqing's arrow, deflecting it. Accompanied by two soft sounds, it simultaneously pinned itself to a nearby large tree.

Uh... upon seeing Shangguan Bing'er in tears, Zhou Weiqing felt an inexplicable pang in his heart. He cautiously moved closer to her and said: "Please don't cry, okay? If you keep crying, you won't be beautiful anymore"

"Alright, let's settle here. During this period before the boot camp begins, I will teach you some methods and experiences for cultivating as a Heavenly Bead Master. Once the boot camp starts, you will not need to train with the ordinary recruits; you can cultivate on your own, as I have many other matters to attend to," said Shangguan Bing'er coldly.

Is this also acceptable? Zhou Weiqing shivered slightly, and the first thought that crossed his mind was that if Shangguan Bing'er were to shoot him with an arrow formed from this body pearl, he would probably die a hundred times over.

As she reminded herself throughout her life, the purple bow was instantly drawn to its full moon state. In the next moment, accompanied by the humming of the bowstring, a flash of green light disappeared in an instant, moving with such speed that it resembled a phantom. Most remarkably, after the dragon stone emerald arrow was shot, Zhou Weiqing did not hear a single sound; he only saw the emerald light vanish in a flash. Moreover, it did not travel in a straight line but instead flew through the forest along a twisted path, as if it had eyes, deftly dodging the star trees directly in its path. Most remarkably, after the dragon stone emerald arrow was shot, Zhou Weiqing did not hear a single sound; he only saw the emerald light vanish in a flash. Moreover, it did not travel in a straight line but instead flew through the forest along a twisted path, as if it had eyes, deftly dodging the star trees directly in its path.

"I am going to find something to eat," Zhou Weiqing said as he disappeared into the forest.

Is this what the body pearl condensing form is?" Zhou Weiqing said in astonishment, as he had never known that the body pearl could have such a marvelous use

The body pearl condenses into form, requiring the purchase of a condensation scroll from a body condensing master, and the price is already quite exorbitant. However, the imprinting of the intention pearl is even more troublesome, as it is necessary to rely on the intention pearl to imprint skills from the celestial beast. Moreover, each intention pearl has only one opportunity for imprinting, and the skills of celestial beasts are diverse. Not to mention that celestial beasts are powerful and difficult to deal with, even during the imprinting process, if one were to imprint skills that do not align with their own abilities, the intention pearl would be rendered useless. Therefore, when imprinting intention pearls, all pearl masters are extremely cautious, generally spending a large sum of money to go to the imprinting palace to ensure that they imprint useful skills.

As she spoke, Shangguan Bing'er slowly raised her left hand. Two translucent dragon stone jade beads shimmered with a radiant glow. Under Zhou Weiqing's gaze, the first dragon stone jade bead suddenly brightened, unexpectedly flying away from Shangguan Bing'er's wrist. Immediately afterward, the crystalline green light softened, and the bead began to transform in mid-air.

As she reached the exit of the military camp, she immediately spotted Zhou Weiqing, who was still dressed in military uniform, casually leaning against the gate of the camp. This fellow was also carrying a longbow and two quivers of arrows, dressed in the standard attire of a longbowman, complete with a wind cap.

The silent tracking arrow in the form of a dragon stone jade transformed into a sphere, swirling around the wrist of Shangguan Bing'er. At this moment, Zhou Weiqing was gasping in astonishment. Although he had always known that a Pearl Master was formidable, he never expected their power to be so overwhelming. ... Fortunately, Shangguan Bing'er did not act impulsively that day; otherwise...

Shangguan Bing'er, seeing him so honest, felt her anger dissipate somewhat and said: "Hmph, let's go back. You pack your things; we will leave the military camp early tomorrow morning"

Shangguan Bing'er changed into a simple long dress made of plain fabric, carrying the Zichen bow as she walked out of the military camp, yet even in her plain attire, her captivating beauty remained undeniable

Zhou Weiqing immediately interjected, "You just cry for me to see, that's what I fear the most..." After saying this, he quickly activated his wind-based abilities from the stone cat's eye pearl and took off running.

Zhou Weiqing expressed his confusion, saying: "I don't quite understand what you mean"

Zhou Weiqing blinked and said, "You can't say that. If I make the first body jewel into a helmet and the second one into a heart-protecting mirror, one day I will be able to gather a complete set!"

This is the imprinting skill of my first intention pearl, Wind Blade. It is used for close combat, with an attack range radius of thirty meters. Generally speaking, the weapons formed by physical pearls and the skills imprinted by intention pearls must be able to complement each other, achieving a balance between offense and defense, suitable for both close and long-range combat. Only in this way can the strength of a Celestial Pearl Master be maximized. Although ordinary intention pearl masters and physical pearl masters can also perform imprinting and formation, the same skills and formations, when in the hands of a Celestial Pearl Master versus theirs, exhibit completely different levels of power. For instance, my Wind Blade, if it were merely in the hands of a wind-type intention pearl master, would at most manifest as a single wind blade.

Zhou Weiqing's figure continuously twisted and turned in the forest, displaying remarkable agility. What was most peculiar was that the azure light on his body only flickered occasionally. However, this very aspect caused Shangguan Bing'er to feel a surge of shock. As a pure Sensitivity Heavenly Jewel Master, she had the most extensive research on body techniques. From Zhou Weiqing's movements, she clearly observed that he only utilized the Wind Element Heavenly Energy at the most critical moments, either to jump a little higher or to increase his speed slightly, all to overcome some difficult obstacles. By doing so, he not only maintained high speed but also conserved his Heavenly Energy as much as possible. Shangguan Bing'er, of course, could employ the same methods, but how long had Zhou Weiqing possessed Heavenly Energy? It had only been a few days, yet he was already able to devise such a method to control Wind Element Heavenly Energy and truly put it into practice. Shangguan Bing'er realized that she was increasingly unable to see through him.

Shangguan Bing'er sighed softly and said, "It is not as easy as you think. The money and resources required to cultivate a Celestial Pearl Master are astronomical figures beyond your imagination. This begins with the Intention Pearl and the Body Pearl. Once we possess both the Intention and Body Pearls, the Body Pearl can directly enhance our physical attributes, while the Intention Pearl provides us with elemental attribute boosts, granting us abilities that surpass ordinary people. However, without further actions, this is all we can achieve. For instance, the wind attribute we just used can only enhance our speed to a certain extent. When our celestial power merges with the wind attribute, it can be referred to as wind-type celestial power, which primarily manifests as an increase in speed during weapon use or personal attacks. Your lightning attribute will add some lightning effects to your attacks. For an ordinary Pearl Master, this may be sufficient, but for us, the Celestial Pearl Masters, it is far from enough. Therefore, to maximize the power of the life pearl we have painstakingly cultivated, we need the assistance of special external items to enhance our Body Pearl and Intention Pearl."

The essence of the body pearl condenses into form, and the intention pearl expands into imprinting? Zhou Weiqing repeated Shangguan Bing'er’s words. Although Marshal Zhou was very strict and particular in his discipline and education, he had never discussed the profound meanings of the Heavenly Pearl Master due to his innate meridian blockage. It was only at this moment that Zhou Weiqing clearly felt as if a magical door was slowly opening before him

The so-called body pearl condensation refers to the process of condensing our body pearls into weapons, armor, or any other forms through a special method. Once the condensation is complete, the condensed object will automatically acquire the characteristics of the body pearl itself, thus forming a special weapon. This is what I previously referred to as amplification. My silent tracking arrow can attack enemies from any angle within a radius of 500 meters, at a speed three times that of a normal bow and arrow, with an additional armor-piercing penetration effect. As long as there is sufficient celestial energy to support it, it can be produced endlessly. With my current cultivation at the eighth level of celestial energy, I can support the release of up to twelve arrows at most.

Shangguan Bing'er shot him an annoyed glare and said, "Didn’t I tell you yesterday to wear something ordinary?"

As she spoke, Shangguan Bing'er once again drew the Zicheng Bow. However, this time, what appeared on the bowstring was an ordinary feathered arrow. The Zicheng Bow and the *Tu* *Shu* opened like a full moon. The two Imperial Tourmaline Intent Pearls in her left hand radiated brilliance, and the red light instantly merged into the Zicheng Bow and the feathered arrow. With a crisp humming sound, the red-glowing feathered arrow shot through the air, piercing through a Star Tree fifty meters ahead.

Seeing his flustered and panicked escape, Shangguan Bing'er couldn't help but laugh again, and even joined in the fun, shouting at Zhou Weiqing: "The silent tracking arrow is coming!"

Zhou Weiqing nodded and said, "What is the matter with the Yizhu imprint?"

"Leaving the barracks? What are you going to do?" Zhou Weiqing asked curiously

Zhou Weiqing almost instinctively turned his body on the tree, and in an instant, he was already sliding down against the Star Tree. During the sliding process, his body was completely concealed by the Star Tree.

Shangguan Bing'er stopped in her tracks, turned around and glared at him, saying: "If you want to die, just say it. If you dare to have any filthy thoughts, I will... I will..."

Zhou Weiqing's spirit was invigorated as he listened attentively

Shangguan Bing'er nodded, her left hand reaching out to grasp the Zichen bow, while her right hand positioned the dragon stone emerald arrow, held between her index and middle fingers, against the bowstring

The enhancement of the body pearl's speed allows me to draw and shoot arrows at a rate far exceeding that of an ordinary archer. The enhancement of the mind pearl's wind attribute can increase the acceleration and penetration of the arrows after they are shot. When combined, their power is multiplied. I chose the archer profession precisely because it enables a better simultaneous release of the abilities of both the mind pearl and the body pearl.

Zhou Weiqing emerged from behind the tree, carrying a long bow on his back. With a sigh, he said with a look of grievance: "It seems that there will be no meat to eat today, beautiful company commander. I am at a crucial stage of growth, and it is truly pitiful to lack sufficient nutrition!"

Zhou Weiqing took a moment to catch his breath, and his breathing gradually steadied. However, he had no provisions on him. Seeing Shangguan Bing'er eating and drinking over there, he couldn't help but swallow his saliva and move closer.

Shangguan Bing'er said: "If the body pearl's solidification provides us with weapons, then the essence pearl's imprinting grants us skills, as you can see."

"Beautiful Camp Leader, can I eat these?" Zhou Weiqing put on a serious expression.

From early morning to noon, for more than two hours, Shangguan Bing'er had not spoken a word to Zhou Weiqing, and she had not stopped at all. At this moment, the sun was at its zenith, and Zhou Weiqing was already drenched in sweat. Walking for more than two hours was not a challenge for him; the problem lay in keeping up with Shangguan Bing'er's pace, which posed a significant difficulty. At this time, the celestial energy within him was intermittent. When it was depleted, his speed would decrease. Once the four major acupoints absorbed some external energy, he could once again utilize the wind-type celestial energy to accelerate for a while, continuously repeating the cycle of exhausting celestial energy and then accelerating again. Walking for more than two hours was not a challenge for him; the problem lay in keeping up with Shangguan Bing'er's pace, which posed a significant difficulty. At this time, the celestial energy within him was intermittent. When it was depleted, his speed would decrease. Once the four major acupoints absorbed some external energy, he could once again utilize the wind-type celestial energy to accelerate for a while, continuously repeating the cycle of exhausting celestial energy and then accelerating again.

Zhou Weiqing only realized what had happened after he fell to the ground. Just as Shangguan Bing'er’s cunning scheme succeeded and her silver bell-like laughter rang out, a piercing scream echoed through the Starry Forest: "Murdering my husband..." The melodious laughter abruptly ceased, followed by a series of rising and falling cries of anguish

"It's none of your business, just get lost!" Shangguan Bing'er said angrily, sobbing.

Zhou Weiqing nodded repeatedly; he was not afraid of being hit or scolded by Shangguan Bing'er, but he dreaded seeing her cry. The saying goes that hitting is affection and scolding is love. When she kicked him in a fit of anger, he naturally interpreted her actions as expressions of affection. However, upon seeing her cry, Zhou Weiqing felt a bit flustered, especially since, although he always appeared cheerful on the surface, he was actually filled with guilt over what had happened that day.

As soon as Shangguan Bing'er appeared, Zhou Weiqing instantly stood up straight, saluted with utmost seriousness, and shouted, "Good day, Company Commander."

Shangguan Bing'er shifted her body slightly, moving a bit farther away from him, yet continued to eat leisurely. She did not believe that Zhou Weiqing would not come to seek him out. This guy was like a piece of tough meat, impossible to steam or boil soft. If she didn't properly deal with him, how could he listen to her in the future? She did not believe that someone as robust as Zhou Xiaopang would have any issues from missing a couple of meals

Shangguan Bing'er said: "I am also a Celestial Pearl Master, but I chose the profession of an archer. Do you know why?"

Raising her left hand, a royal imperial tourmaline bead had quietly merged into her palm. Instantly, a rich azure light began to leap within Shangguan Bing'er’s left hand. With a flick of her fingertip, three crescent-shaped azure wind blades, each nearly one yard in diameter, floated before her. In the next moment, these wind blades began to swirl around her and Zhou Weiqing, the air being sliced emitted a piercing shriek that left Zhou Weiqing breathless. Three crescent-shaped azure wind blades, each nearly one yard in diameter, floated before her, and in the next moment, these wind blades began to swirl around her and Zhou Weiqing, the air being sliced emitted a piercing shriek that left Zhou Weiqing breathless.

Zhou Weiqing stated with great certainty: "It must be because you, like me, fear death. Using a bow and arrow allows one to hide in the shadows and launch a surprise attack, ensuring one's own safety. After all, safety comes first"

"Let's take a break." Shangguan Bing'er paused, realizing that even with the swift pace of the two of them, they had spent the entire morning still within the Starry Forest. At this rate, it would be evening before they could exit this vast forest.

"Company Commander, I want it too"

Zhou Weiqing scratched his head and said with a hint of grievance, "I don't have any ordinary clothes, just this military uniform, and I don't even have a spare set to change into." As he spoke, he cast a sly glance at Shangguan Bing'er.

"Zhou Xiaopang, if you were to condense your physical essence, what would you choose to condense it into?" Shangguan Bing'er asked淡淡.

Shangguan Bing'er’s expression instantly turned pale, and she kicked Zhou Weiqing hard in the rear, saying: "Can you have a bit of ambition? Are you that afraid of death?"

Zhou Weiqing scratched his head and said, "Is it not acceptable for me to admit my mistake? I will do whatever you say. Whatever you want me to transform into, I will transform into it. Even if you want me to turn into a pig, I will not object." As he spoke, he raised both hands and made a gesture by flapping his ears like a pig.

Through these past few days of interaction, she has increasingly come to believe that this week, Xiao Pang comes from a common background. Although there are not many good people among the nobility, they would not behave like him; he is simply a despicable little scoundrel

"Pfft, you are just a pig, otherwise why would you be called Zhou Xiaopang?" Shangguan Bing'er was immediately amused by his pitiful pig-like expression, and kicked him again. This time, Zhou Weiqing stood still and took the kick, his features contorted in pain, but he did not move, appearing to accept the punishment.

Zhou Weiqing answered almost without hesitation: "Of course it's armor, preferably a full set with a helmet, to arm myself to the teeth, and it would be best if nothing could break through it, impervious to knives and guns. Wahaha"

Shangguan Bing'er said: "Let me give you a simple example for better understanding. The attribute ability of the intention pearl, before any amplification, can only act on itself and cannot project damage outward. However, once a special form of amplification is completed, it can manifest skills to inflict damage on enemies. There are eight words you must remember: 'Body Pearl Condensation, Intention Pearl Expansion.' These eight words reveal the amplification methods of our body pearls and intention pearls."

Shangguan Bing'er controlled her speed to ensure he could always keep up, not even glancing at him, and said: "If you call me battalion commander, do you think I would wait until now to kill you?"

Shangguan Bing'er snorted and said, "That little rabbit is so cute, how could you want to kill it? As long as I am here, you are not allowed to take a life."

Uncertain of the reason, every time she saw Zhou Weiqing like this, Shangguan Bing'er would feel a strong sense of pleasure in her heart, and a hint of a smug smile immediately appeared on her delicate face as she said: "Aren't you capable of finding food? As long as it doesn't involve killing, feel free to find something suitable."

Shangguan Bing'er looked at Zhou Weiqing, who appeared to be deep in thought, and felt a sense of comfort in her heart. Although she could not accept what had happened that day, everything she currently possessed could be said to have been granted by the Heavenly Bow Empire. Therefore, she was absolutely loyal to the empire and was certainly willing to see the Heavenly Bow Empire gain another strong individual. Otherwise, how could she have let Zhou Weiqing go? At this moment, seeing him rare and serious, her heart felt somewhat relieved.

With a thud, Zhou Weiqing almost fell over in response, landing directly in the forest in a most awkward manner. He was as disheveled as one could imagine, startling even Shangguan Bing'er. She was unaware that this fellow had previously been attacked from behind by Di Fuya, making him particularly sensitive.

It is somewhat regrettable that Zhou Weiqing did not see the blush on Shangguan Bing'er’s charming face; otherwise, he would have felt even more pleased with himself. While conversing with Shangguan Bing'er, he lowered his head to search for something on the ground, his hands skillfully rummaging through the bushes. In a short while, he had collected more than ten items resembling bamboo shoots and had also picked a few large leaves from the star tree before finally straightening up.

You..." Shangguan Bing'er trembled with anger, looking at Zhou Weiqing's playful expression. The pent-up frustration and grievances she had felt over the past few days suddenly erupted, and tears streamed down her delicate, fair face like beads from a broken string. Yet, she stubbornly bit her lower lip, refusing to let herself cry out loud

After continuing for a while, she stopped in a relatively open area of the Starry Forest

Shangguan Bing'er, with a head full of black lines, could no longer maintain the coldness on her face and angrily said: "Do you think everyone is as shameless as you? The reason I chose the archer profession is that I am very poor, and even because our Tian Gong Empire cannot support me."

Shangguan Bing'er bit her lower lip, suppressing the impulse to hit him again, and said coldly, "Let's go." As she spoke, she had already unfolded her form and was heading off into the distance. Zhou Weiqing hurriedly unleashed his wind-based ability, transforming into a stone cat's eye, and lightly pursued her. The two of them moved one after the other, quickly leaving the military camp and heading east along the starry tree-lined path.

What a skilled archery technique! Shangguan Bing'er was taken aback. As a powerful Tianzhu archer herself, she was extremely familiar with archery. She could clearly discern that when Zhou Weiqing executed all of this, he did not utilize any abilities of his innate pearl. Such a proficient drawing of the bow and nocking of the arrow, combined with the surrounding environment, indicated that he already possessed the qualities of an excellent archer. Even if he were not a Tianzhu master, his skills alone would be sufficient for him to establish himself in the archery camp.

"What are you doing?" Shangguan Bing'er was taken aback and stood up alongside him

Upon hearing it was her, Zhou Weiqing poked his head out and chuckled, "It is human nature to fear death; what if it were an enemy? Beautiful Captain, you should commend me for my astuteness. With a subordinate like me, don't you feel proud?"

Shangguan Bing'er said: "You will naturally know when the time comes. You need to be mentally prepared. Our outing this time will take at least two to three months, so you won't need to participate in the new recruit camp."

Shangguan Bing'er sat under a large tree, ten meters away from Zhou Weiqing, took off the backpack from her back, and began to eat the dry food and drink water.

At that moment, a glint of brilliance flashed in Zhou Weiqing's eyes, and with a whoosh, the feathered arrow shot out like lightning, flying deep into the jungle

I will shape whatever you ask me to shape, as you have said, and likewise, your intention and imprint are the same

Zhou Weiqing, with a pained expression, said: "Beautiful Captain, are you going to let anyone live? You won't let me eat your rations, and when I try to find something to eat myself, you still interfere. This is utterly unreasonable"

Shangguan Bing'er raised her hand to wipe away the tears on her face, glaring at him resentfully. She thought to herself, is this dead Zhou Xiaopang really my nemesis? Why do I have no way to deal with him at all?

Zhou Weiqing blinked and said, "Is it just you and me?"

"You are as strong as an ox, yet you still claim to be undernourished?" Shangguan Bing'er said irritably. However, as soon as she finished speaking, her face turned red; she had personally experienced Zhou Xiaopang's robustness.

Indeed, Shangguan Bing'er’s approach proved effective. Zhou Weiqing stayed close to Shangguan Bing'er, constantly trying to engage her in conversation. However, no matter what he said, Shangguan Bing'er ignored him. This left him anxious, scratching his head in frustration. If he happened to say something sensitive, Shangguan Bing'er would quicken her pace, and with her agility enhanced by the full amplification of her dual spirit pearls, she could instantly create distance, leaving Zhou Weiqing panting in pursuit

Please pay attention

Shangguan Bing'er was momentarily taken aback, then quickly packed away her provisions and followed Zhou Weiqing into the forest. The reason for her pursuit was twofold: first, she was concerned that this fellow might not keep his promise and run away; second, she was very curious about how Zhou Weiqing would find food.

This is my first silent tracking arrow, formed from the condensation of my body pearl, which can be controlled by my thoughts. After the attack is completed, it will return to me.

Shangguan Bing'er looked at the greedy expression in this fellow's eyes, snorted softly, and chose to ignore him

However, what Shangguan Bing'er said is not without merit. Ever since the awakening of his life pearl, Zhou Weiqing has not only grown a bit taller, but he also appears to be brimming with energy. The muscles under his military uniform are bulging, seemingly filled with boundless strength. If evaluated solely from a soldier's perspective, he could be considered to have the physique of an elite soldier, comparable to that of an average strongman. Let us not forget, he is still not yet fourteen years old

In just a few blinks, the original jade bead unexpectedly transformed into a long arrow. The design of Tonghe - Tu - Shuti presented itself in the form of a dragon stone jade, crystal clear and translucent. Its size was no different from that of a feathered arrow used by a longbowman, yet it shimmered with a precious light, surrounded by a faint layer of azure glow.

Zhou Weiqing collapsed onto the ground beneath a Star Tree, gasping for breath, drenched in sweat. However, he also realized the remarkable aspect of his innate energy; when his energy was depleted, even without his deliberate activation, the energy vortexes at the four major acupoints would operate at full capacity to absorb the external forces of nature to replenish his body

"You are still so afraid of death," Shangguan Bing'er said irritably

Shangguan Bing'er coldly laughed and said: "You should quickly put away your sordid thoughts; your idea is fundamentally impossible. The volume of the body pearl is limited, and it can at most condense into the size of a long sword or a long bow. It is utterly impossible to condense it into a full set of armor"

Zhou Weiqing covered his backside and said with a face full of grievance: "People are not afraid of death, heaven and earth will punish, life is only a few decades, I have not lived enough yet"

At this moment, Zhou Weiqing finally understood that being a Heavenly Jewel Master was indeed quite troublesome. Terms like Body Condensation Master and Imprint Palace made his head spin. However, at least Su Guanyin's words made him realize one thing: a Heavenly Jewel Master who had not undergone Body Jewel Condensation and Intention Jewel Imprinting would have significantly reduced strength.

As Shangguan Bing'er secretly felt pleased, thinking she had succeeded in her scheme, suddenly, Zhou Weiqing, who was sitting beside her, twitched his ears. In the next moment, his body sprang up like a civet cat, and with a swift movement, he disappeared into the woods

After Zhou Weiqing ventured several hundred meters into the forest, his body suddenly elevated, grasping a branch to swing upward. In the next moment, he landed steadily on a sturdy branch, his right foot firmly wedged at the base of the branch and his left foot positioned on the thick part of it. As he completed these movements, the longbow on his back was already drawn to a full moon, with an arrow resting on the bowstring, its tip slightly moving as it continuously adjusted its aim.

Shangguan Bing'er unleashed her dual pearl ability, moving significantly faster than Zhou Weiqing. Although she was not as familiar with the Starry Forest as Zhou Weiqing, her keen hearing and exceptional speed allowed her to easily catch up to him.

Zhou Weiqing said: "The general does not care about hungry soldiers, not even giving them food, then I will not leave." As he spoke, he sat down beside Shangguan Bing'er. Although he did not touch her, he leaned against the same large tree as her, the faint fragrance emanating from her body lingering in his nose. Although his stomach was empty, he still felt quite comfortable.

Shangguan Bing'er did not speak to Zhou Weiqing along the way. She knew that the best way to deal with this guy was to ignore him. Although she harbored immense hatred towards Zhou Xiaopang, after establishing the three agreements, she no longer felt the intent to kill. She was now constantly reminding herself that everything she did was for the empire

Shangguan Bing'er, who had just used the Silent Tracking Arrow, did not show any signs of pride; instead, she appeared somewhat lost in thought. "Now you understand the immense difference between a life pearl with enhancement and one without, right? To perform the condensation of the body pearl, one must purchase the corresponding condensation scroll, the value of which is astronomical, and the condensation probability is quite low. In a small country like our Tian Gong Empire, apart from the royal family, there is hardly anyone who can afford such expenses. This is why the number of pearl masters in our country is so limited, and the vast majority of people are unable to enhance their own life pearls. I chose to be an archer precisely because, in the absence of body pearl condensation and intention pearl imprinting, an archer can maximize the effectiveness of the life pearl."

Shangguan Bing'er said: "Each additional body pearl we have greatly enhances our physical capabilities, especially our single-attribute pure body pearls as Tianzhu masters, which can provide an enhancement effect of up to one hundred and fifty percent, making the effect extremely evident. However, the wonders of body pearls go far beyond this, just take a look."

The next day, in the early morning

Shangguan Bing'er said lightly: "You now possess your first Life Pearl, making you a true Celestial Pearl Master. By title, you should be referred to as a Lower-level Celestial Master. I possess two Life Pearls, thus I am a Middle-level Celestial Master. The cultivation of Celestial Pearl Masters is quite challenging. If you wish to advance to my level, you must cultivate your celestial energy to the eighth level, and then proceed to split your Life Pearl to achieve this. I will naturally teach you that when the time comes. For now, what I will teach you is the method of using the Celestial Pearls."