Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation
Chapter 365 - 167: The Vicissitudes of Fortune (Please Subscribe)_2

Chapter 365: Chapter 167: The Vicissitudes of Fortune (Please Subscribe)_2

"Where can that be the case? I only killed three or five!" Xu Jin smoothly deflected.

Ji Hongli actually believed it because, under normal circumstances, that would be impossible!

Although the Warm Dream Star Pattern was strong, without the accompaniment of Invisibility, it would be tantamount to delivering oneself to the enemy.

In this world, who could imagine that Xu Jin would possess the ability to become invisible?

"Elder martial brother, the method you used to kill Zi Yang of the Star Condensation Seventh Layer... What was it?" In the end, Ji Hongli couldn’t restrain her curiosity and asked the question.

Actually, Xu Jin was also troubled by this, as the question had to be addressed.

Otherwise, if Ji Hongli casually mentioned it, it would bring him countless troubles.

The key issue was, it was not easy to gloss over!

"Have you heard of the Blood Sacrifice Technique?" Xu Jin asked abruptly after a few moments of silence.

"I have!"

Ji Hongli nodded, "It’s said to be a kind of nefarious Secret Technique that can boost one’s power in a critical moment, but it causes great harm to oneself!"

Suddenly, Ji Hongli covered her mouth with her hand, "Elder martial brother, you didn’t possibly enhance your Emblem’s power using the Blood Sacrifice Secret Technique, did you?"

Xu Jin was relieved that Ji Hongli had concocted an answer on her own, but then she expressed doubt, "No, but I feel that you are full of vitality and vigour, elder martial brother, not resembling the weakened state that comes after exercising the Blood Sacrifice Technique?"

Xu Jin turned around, placed his hands on Ji Hongli’s delicate shoulders, and she slightly trembled, offering no resistance, accepting Xu Jin’s unexpected physical contact.

"So, I need you to keep this absolutely confidential!" Xu Jin said solemnly.

Ji Hongli fluttered her long eyelashes a few times, asked nothing further, and nodded vigorously, "Rest assured, elder martial brother, I will keep this to myself. I won’t tell anyone, not even my grandfather, and not even in my dreams!"

Hearing the mention of dreams, Xu Jin suddenly remembered another function of the Warm Dream Star Pattern.

He immediately wanted to use it but decided to explain the matter to Ji Hongli first.

"Hongli, the so-called Blood Sacrifice Technique I used involves the blood refinement of Emblems using others’ blood. I used the Essence Blood of four or five individuals of the Alien Race to attain such tremendous power!

As you know, this is a forbidden art.

If it were to be known by others, I would face a fate worse than death!

Therefore, you must keep this absolutely secret!" Xu Jin stated.

To keep the secret, to smooth over the situation, and for the slight chance of what might come in the future, Xu Jin could only come up with such an excuse.

Ji Hongli nodded vigorously once more, "Elder martial brother, you needn’t worry about this.

My grandfather said, the distinction between good and evil is not in the method or tool, but in how it’s used!

Even rightful techniques can be employed for evil deeds, causing harm to the innocent!

Like a long sword, it embodies justice when used to protect the country and maintain peace.

But it is evil when used for robbery or indiscriminate killing.

Can anyone claim the sword itself to be evil?

So you needn’t worry, elder martial brother!

Of course, I am all the more aware that most people are ignorant, so I shall keep your secret without fail!"

"Mhm, good, I believe you will absolutely keep this secret!"

Hearing Xu Jin’s words, Ji Hongli smiled happily, blooming like a flower.

Fifteen minutes later, Xu Jin, along with the gains of hundreds of Third Tier Star Cores, swiftly left with Ji Hongli.

The reason for acquiring so many Third Tier Star Cores was partly thanks to the spoils gathered by Tian Lie.

Two hours later, upon reaching an obscure little mountain peak and finding a safe spot, Xu Jin and Ji Hongli prepared to rest and recover.

Especially for Ji Hongli, who had been on high alert for over a day, even though her Divine Soul Power could be replenished with Rejuvenation Pills, she was still exhausted!

"You rest, I’ll keep watch for a while."

Hearing Xu Jin’s words, Ji Hongli didn’t insist. She smiled sweetly at him and, to Xu Jin’s astonishment, laid her head on his lap, using his thigh as a pillow, curled up, and fell into a profound sleep in just a few breaths.

What stunned Xu Jin even more was that the sleeping Ji Hongli was restless. Not content with just resting her head, her arms made their way underneath, wrapping around his entire thigh, almost touching Xu Jin’s most sensitive spot.

But Ji Hongli slept even more soundly.

Xu Jin could only smile wryly.

After the previous night, Ji Hongli’s trust in him had reached an utmost level.

But this was still a test of his character.

He observed her astonishing curves as she curled up, holding onto his thigh, and even in her sleep, her sweet smile persisted. From Xu Jin’s angle, he also caught a glimpse of the fair skin of her chest.

Alas, it was fortunate that he had Star Power, and that his Divine Soul Power was strong, aided by the Suppressing Intent Star Pattern, otherwise, he might have turned into a beast.

And then, he would have become less than a beast!

However, after Ji Hongli had fallen asleep, Xu Jin truly did something beastly.

He activated the Warm Dream Star Pattern and entered Ji Hongli’s dreams directly.

In the dream, Ji Hongli trembled in fear, but upon seeing Xu Jin, she flung herself onto him like an octopus, nearly causing Xu Jin to behave like a beast.

Yet still, Xu Jin managed to resist.

In the dream, Xu Jin constantly operated the Warm Dream Star Pattern, imbuing Ji Hongli with an oath.

Dreaming, Ji Hongli made a spontaneous vow not to reveal a single detail about Xu Jin killing Zi Yang, including the matter of concealing presence.

He reinforced the vow repeatedly.

Exiting the dream and re-entering Ji Hongli’s dreamscape multiple times, he strengthened the resolve seven or eight times until he was satisfied.

With such reinforcement, unless an Expert performed a Soul Search, the chances of Ji Hongli divulging the information were practically nil!

Having done all this, Xu Jin’s body swayed slightly, and using the Warm Dream Star Pattern, he too allowed himself to fall into deep sleep.

He was somewhat tired and needed to rest.

But there were important matters at hand, so Xu Jin only planned to rest for an hour.