Chapter 40: with translation of chapter title

Forget it, I have no strength left.

Jiang Xia pretended to have sore muscles, returning the red composite bow in his hand to Cang Ze Zhenmei, saying.

"Exactly!" Cang Ze Zhenmei only now realized it was already getting late; Jiang Xia had practiced archery all afternoon, and if he continued, he might cause permanent damage to his arms.

"Why didn't you say so earlier! Come with me." Saying that, Cang Ze Zhenmei quickly packed up, grabbed Jiang Xia, and hurried away.

"Get in the car, I'll take you somewhere." Cang Ze Zhenmei pulled open the door of her red little car, letting Jiang Xia get in.

Muscle soreness after intense exercise is quite normal, but professional athletes usually have someone handle it in advance; this time I was negligent, and your injury has just healed, I'm really sorry.

Cang Ze Zhenmei apologized to Jiang Xia while driving.

"Of course, otherwise how could I teach you this genius?" Cang Ze Zhenmei said with a smile.

Watching Cang Ze Zhenmei's flawless, all-ten performance, Jiang Xia nearby also fell into thought.

Cang Ze Zhenmei laughed at the sight of Jiang Xia's bare upper body.

"Indeed, that's impressive." Jiang Xia exclaimed.

"A massage parlor?" Jiang Xia looked dubiously at Cang Ze Zhenmei.

It seems humans also have a fighting chance against Tooth Blood Vampires.

Originally I was waiting for the Tooth Blood Vampire to hunt Cang Ze Zhenmei, but I ended up relaxing a bit instead; however, the Tooth Blood Vampire that left the scent hasn't appeared yet, so let's wait a bit longer.

Keeping oneself in peak condition might just be a habit of being a professional athlete.

……

"It's fine; I gained a lot from this archery practice." Jiang Xia felt a bit embarrassed saying.

The battle against Rook kept Jiang Xia's nerves constantly taut, making him think anyone approaching him was in the same situation as with the Lion Tooth Blood Vampire,

Perhaps he had long noticed that Tai Ya's company had problems, it's just that the time hadn't come yet.

Before hunting Tooth Blood Vampires, his physical fitness was even below average for an ordinary person; after Evolution, there was even less reason to come to such a place.

Moreover, this place isn't what Jiang Xia imagined; it's quite legitimate.

"Did you rest well yesterday? Still sore? Want to relax again today? Whatever you do, don't leave any injury on your body, otherwise..."

When the fingers lightly touched the skin, the warm hand applied a moderate force.

Pressing gently and steadily on Jiang Xia's back, his muscles relaxed under her fingertips,

Although Jiang Xia had no muscle fatigue, he now felt a wave of relaxation.

A pleasant sensation spread through his whole body, muscles gradually loosening, his body sinking into tranquility and comfort.

Over the course of a night, he slowly passed in a mood of peace and reassurance.

Even the massage therapist who came for a massage felt a pang of envy for Jiang Xia's skin; she didn't have skin that good.

Cang Ze Zhenmei, seeing the familiar life energy approaching, Jiang Xia instantly knew the identity of the person behind the door.

"If you feel uncomfortable later, don't tough it out; overtraining can be really painful." Cang Ze Zhenmei advised.

Jiang Xia walked to the door, gently turned the handle, and opened it.

At intervals, a red composite bow was hung; Jiang Xia merely sat in a chair nearby, watching Cang Ze Zhenmei practice archery.

Only then did Jiang Xia realize that human strength might be even greater than he imagined, it just wasn't manifested.

Feeling the cool morning air, Jiang Xia's face instantly showed a hint of a relaxed smile.

I never expected an ordinary person in a place where Tooth Blood Vampires exist could actually represent the country in competition.

Or perhaps the Tooth Blood Vampire species still has some use, which is why they are kept.

Cang Ze Zhenmei didn't say anything; she just drove that red little car, bringing Jiang Xia to an archery practice ground.

That Rook incident was truly just a special case; basically it's hard for another Tooth Blood Vampire to evade Jiang Xia's perception.

After his massage last night, Cang Ze Zhenmei and he each took a room and rested directly here.

Cang Ze Zhenmei is a regular here, so whenever she comes, there will be a room available.

But I never expected Cang Ze Zhenmei to bring him to a place that looks flashy on the outside—is this kind of place legitimate?

He had never been to such a place, or rather, he had never undergone any professional training.

Aside from the necessary massage, none of the staff here are allowed to have any other contact with customers.

"We've arrived." Cang Ze Zhenmei personally opened the car door for Jiang Xia.

In Cang Ze Zhenmei's eyes, Jiang Xia wasn't suited to continue training today, but she herself needed to undergo some high-intensity exercise every day.

The gap is enormous; that's also why Tooth Blood Vampires only absorb humans of the same type.

Let the next day's sunlight gradually rise. The Jiang Xia lying in bed slowly opened his eyes.

That Tooth Blood Vampire's target probably isn't an athlete, or someone who often exercises, right?

Regardless, Jiang Xia will follow her, though he leans toward Cang Ze Zhenmei being marked as food; with this ready-made bait, he doesn't need to search the streets for people.

"The scent has two possibilities: first, Cang Ze Zhenmei is prepared as marked food; second, she herself is a Tooth Blood Vampire."

Although his injury is indeed just healed, his physique is now nonhuman,

Even if he trains without restraint all day, he couldn't end up with muscle soreness like an ordinary person.

"Thank you, Sister Zhenmei, I rested well." Jiang Xia instantly softened, nodding and smiling.

Cang Ze Zhenmei stood at the doorway, looking at Jiang Xia and said.

"Knock knock knock!" A rhythmic knocking came from the heavy wooden door.

In the eyes of Tooth Blood Vampires, every human life is different; some suit their taste, some are awful to the point of death.

"Come on, lie down. By the way, your physique is really great; that comment of pervert is really bold."

Seems to sense Jiang Xia's doubt, Cang Ze Zhenmei smiled and said, "I'm actually a professional archer who has competed in the Olympics."

"Mm, I often come here for a massage; after every competition I come here to relieve stress,"

"and this place also eases my inner fear." Cang Ze Zhenmei said with a hint of nostalgia.

Originally I thought Cang Ze Zhenmei would take me to the hospital or directly let him rest,

Moreover, every employee clocks in and out on time; this place is basically the most upscale existence among all hotels.

So that's how it is, a place where professional athletes relax… but, what is she afraid of, Tooth Blood Vampire?

Jiang Xia said with a hint of doubt: 'Competition, what competition, archery?'

He had observed Cang Ze Zhenmei for a while; a professional athlete, female, likes sports.

This also let Jiang Xia roughly guess the diet of this Tooth Blood Vampire: it's a picky eater like the rhinoceros Tooth Blood Vampire.

(End of chapter)