Outside the hall, Yuexin tugs on my robe, her expression softer than normal.
''Han Ye, well...''
Her voice as soft as her expression, her fingers fidgeting as she avoids any eye contact.
''...Thank you. I... was useless. The Patriarch, he... is more intimidating than I thought...''
She continues,
''Without you, I don't know what would have happened to my family. So... if you need anything, I'll do my best to help you.''
Her voice getting softer, almost turning to a whisper at the end.
''Don't worry about it, Yuexin. Friends are meant to help each other, right?''
With a gentle pat on the shoulder, I give her my best smile.
Friends.
We will be great friends, my Yuexin.
''Butler, where can I find the library?''
I turn my attention towards the butler, not making the mistake I did before.
This way, I'll get directions first.
''The library is right down this corridor. The doors on the left. But Young Master, shouldn't you rest and heal?''
I shake my head, with the war coming, the techniques I have won't be... brutal enough to gather fear efficiently.
''The Patriarch gave me the medicine, and I just plan to take a look.''
Doubtful, he gives me one last glance before leaving with Yuexin.
I, on the other hand, make my way towards the library.
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As Yuexin enters her room, she immediately jumps on the bed, excited, like a little girl.
''It worked. Dear god, I was so nervous.''
Laying down, her back pressing against the soft mattress, relief washes over her body.
''Father...''
Sigh.
A deep sigh escapes her lips as she ponders.
''Will you forgive me if in the end, our family benefits?''
She closes her eyes, getting ready to drift into a dream.
But as her delicate eyelids close, a familiar figure appears from the darkness.
''Ye... who are you, really?''
She shifts to the side, her hands pressed against her chin.
''If not for you, what would have happened to my family...?''
She remembers the proud, determined and fierce young man, as he stood in front of Patriarch Han, a beast in human form.
''How was he not scared?''
Sigh.
''The entire trip, he took care of me. Ignoring the few eerie glances now and then, he treated me really well.''
She slaps her cheeks gently, now tinted with a light pink color, she hides herself under the blanket.
''He... might be better than I thought...''
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In the library, I move from one shelf to another, skimming through manual after manual.
''The strength of some manuals is great...''
I throw another book on the table behind me.
''But they do not look intimidating at all.''
I walk towards the table, pull on the chair and sit down slowly. My hands pressing against my temple, thinking which ones to choose.
''Forget the movement techniques, I need something that will mutilate the enemy.''
Sigh.
''My raw strength can do that, but how many enemies will there be? 500? 1000?''
If I want to make the most of it, I need something... really special.
These won't do.
I stand up again, walking towards the shelves near the back. Before I even reach it, one book catches my eye immediately.
I take a close look at the manual, the cover painted with intricate dark crow feathers, with a few drops of blood on it.
Crow Shroud Technique.
My curiosity piqued, I begin reading the contents of the technique, my smile growing the more I read.
This is just what I need...
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[STATUS]
[Name: Han Ye]
[Age: 18]
[Cultivation: Terror Manifestation Realm - Early Stage ▸ Foundation establishment - Early Stage▸ +]
[Fear Points: 36]
[Fear Points needed for the next stage: 1500]
[Techniques: Shadowless Step, Thousand Faces Arts (incomplete), Silent Pulse Breathing, Crow Shroud Technique]
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