Chapter 798

In a few seconds, a fist-sized ball of water condensed on Gu Qing's palm, floating a few centimeters above it.

The water ball kept growing.

By the one-minute mark, the water ball was already as big as a watermelon.

But the spiritual technique's duration ran out at that moment, and the water ball immediately scattered, falling onto Gu Qing's hand and then flowing into the spring water.

Gu Qing condensed again.

This time, when the water ball reached fist-size, Gu Qing raised her palm upright and pushed it forward.

Pfft~

The water ball flew far away, smashed against the stone platform by the hot spring, and shattered into pieces.

"It doesn't seem like the power is that great."

Zhao Chi nodded: "After all, this isn't an offensive spiritual technique, so of course its power can't compare with a water bullet."

A water bullet emphasizes power and speed.

But the Water Condensing Art condenses a water source and controls moisture.

Gu Qing said: "Then what's the use of this technique? A survival-type skill?"

Zhao Chi laughed: "You have to drink a lot of water before every fight, but once the fighting starts, your body fluid content still isn't enough. So when I saw this technique, I bought it right away."

Gu Qing understood instantly.

"Oh~ my lord means I can condense moisture anytime and drink water whenever I want?"

"Exactly."

"Got it, it really is convenient. Let me try."

Water vapor gathered.

A water ball condensed out.

Gu Qing curled a finger, and the water ball immediately turned into a stream of water that flowed slowly into Gu Qing's mouth.

Gu Qing laughed: "That's really nice, it's even purified water."

"It has a filtering effect too? Then can it skip the filter and condense dirty water directly?"

"Let me try…"

Gu Qing suddenly fell silent.

Zhao Chi caught a familiar smell that made one dizzy.

Immediately after, he noticed the spring water below had turned slightly yellow.

Although very faint, Zhao Chi's perception was strong, and he still smelled it.

He said helplessly: "Gu Qing, you…want to condense that?"

Gu Qing laughed: "Wouldn't that be a higher difficulty? And it won't pollute the spring water either—the spring can purify it quickly. Enough said, if I keep talking it'll all get purified."

Gu Qing's palm moved from bottom to top.

Zhao Chi felt the flow direction in the spring water suddenly change.

The next moment, a complete water ball shot up out of the hot spring.

It was a pale yellow water ball.

"My lord, open your mouth."

"Don't be silly."

"Hehe, looks like this Water Condensing Art really does lean toward control—water containing filth can be controlled along with it."

Gu Qing tapped with a fingertip.

The pale yellow water ball rushed into the spring water and burrowed straight into the rock crevice below.

"Qiyue, look, I wasn't wrong—Gu-jie and my lord are both here."

At that moment, a delicate female voice suddenly came through.

"Mm, why isn't Gu Qing-jie hanging on my lord this time?" That was Qiyue's voice.

Gu Qing turned her head and laughed: "You two are talking about people behind their backs, and you still don't keep your voices down?"

Tang Ruan said: "We know you won't get mad. We've both woken up. Gu-jie, hurry up and go rest."

Qiyue said: "Gu Qing-jie, do you have any work to hand over? You can leave it to me."

Gu Qing nodded: "Qiyue, come here first. Tang Ruan, stay where you are and don't move. I'm going to test the power of my new technique."

"A new technique? Great." Tang Ruan stopped.

"Take your clothes off too, and don't use the Hardened Skin Armor technique. Tell me your injury status in a bit."

"Okay."

Tang Ruan obediently took them off.

Qiyue helped her put the clothes away, then entered the Carefree Spring and snuggled up on Zhao Chi's other side.

Gu Qing said to Tang Ruan: "I'm going to hit you with two water balls separately. Help me test how powerful they are, but there probably shouldn't be any harm."

Tang Ruan laughed: "Even if there is harm it's fine, bring it on!"

This time Gu Qing condensed two water balls at once, both fist-sized.

Her arm swung, and one water ball smashed over quickly.

Pfft!

It hit Tang Ruan and burst apart, water spraying everywhere.

Tang Ruan's two big proud ones trembled and swayed slightly, with no other sensation.

Gu Qing immediately swung her arm forcefully.

The second water ball plunged down rapidly.

Smack!!!

The sound was loud and clear.

Tang Ruan's two proud assets swayed violently, even momentarily losing their shape.

The splashed water spread over an even wider area, but Tang Ruan still wasn't hurt in the slightest.

She laughed and said, "Sister Gu, that's all you've got? You can use a bit more force."

Gu Qing shook her head. "There's no way around it, that's the full power. Tell me how it felt."

"Mm… the first water ball was very weak, like the kind of force my lord uses when he's being gentle with us and doesn't dare press too hard."

Gu Qing understood instantly.

"Oh… it really doesn't have much force."

Zhao Chi was speechless. "Tang Ruan, how could you use that kind of thing as an example…"

Tang Ruan continued with a grin, "The second water ball's power was okay, I felt a slight sting, but it was only at my lord's normal level of force — nothing compared to the final sprint."

Gu Qing chuckled lightly. "The example was actually a good one, I already get it. It looks like using this Water Condensation technique to attack enemies really isn't realistic."

Zhao Chi nodded. "It is a support-type spiritual technique after all. If necessary, you could also wrap some small stones inside the water to attack the enemy's eyes — it might still have some power."

Gu Qing's eyes lit up. "Right, great idea. I'll practice that later and give it a try."

Zhao Chi said, "Mm, no rush. You go rest first, we'll talk about anything after you wake up."

Gu Qing smiled and said, "Let me first tell them a few things they need to pay attention to, including the matter with Hillier."

"Mm, alright, go ahead."

Soon, Gu Qing finished telling them both about some matters.

They were all very surprised.

Tang Ruan immediately laughed and said, "It doesn't matter, my lord isn't the one losing out anyway — not only can he obtain a racial bloodline, he gets to enjoy one more round too."

Gu Qing frowned. "You little brat, still laughing? You don't know how infuriating Hillier is, I was nearly angered to death by him."

Tang Ruan laughed and said, "So let my lord avenge you."

Gu Qing snorted. "What revenge? Hillier enjoyed it immensely, just like Qi Yue last time — honestly…"

Qi Yue said innocently, "How did I get dragged into this?"

Gu Qing said, "Don't you also like covering your mouth and staying silent? Hillier is the same way, but she just couldn't hold back at all — honestly…"

Tang Ruan laughed and said, "It doesn't matter, at least she can leave once it's past midnight, and the benefits go to my lord too — not bad."

Gu Qing sighed. "That's true enough, forget it."

The three of them chatted away again for a while before Gu Qing finally went to sleep.

It was now 3 p. m.

They had just finished fighting the Heavenly King Army today; even if the other side wanted revenge, they'd have to wait a few days.