Chapter 217: Terrifying Blood and Qi
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The cold water made contact with his body, and in an instant, it seemed to evaporate upon touching his heated skin, transforming into wisps of hot steam that billowed around him making the entire bathroom filled with streams.
Aur's blood and Qi were so high that whenever he trained, his body would radiate so much heat that it felt like a volcano, causing even the cold water to instantly melt upon contact with his skin.
This was only a manifestation of his blood and Qi; if he were to truly release all of it, he could probably melt even metal with a simple touch.
But despite the terrifying strength of his muscles, blood, and Qi, his power was only comparable to that of a peak tier one wizard.
This highlighted the daunting nature of being an instructor, as they not only needed to reach the peak of tier one but also acquire vast combat experience.
If Aur hadn't caught Adriana off guard and she had underestimated him, he would most likely have died; there was no way around it.
With these thoughts weighing heavily on his mind, Aur shook his head with a sigh, then stood up with a bitter expression before leaving the bathroom and returning to his room.
The bath was pretty much ineffective for him since the water would instantly evaporate upon contact, so he could only helplessly wait for his body to cool down although he was all washed up but the cool feeling he got from the bath wasn't there.
As he was lost in thought, a knock came from outside.
"Master."
"Come in," Aur replied, and the two sisters entered with a respectful expression on their faces. Their golden hair and curvy bodies were all in the right place, making them quite a sight to behold, extremely pleasing to the eyes.
Aur simply nodded and reclined on the bed.
Elara and Seraphine were a little flustered, but gathering their courage, they approached him. At this moment, his ripped body was on full display, with well-defined muscles pulsating with power, and he was only wearing pants, so they couldn't help but feel a bit flustered.
As Elara reached out to touch him, her finger was slightly burned, causing her to quickly retract it with a stunned expression on her face.
"Eh."
"You have to wait for my body to cool down, so both of you play music," Aur instructed. At his words, Elara nodded and retrieved a flute, while Seraphine produced a Zither and began to play.
Aur slightly opened his eyes, enjoying the music as it filled the room.
The desire to devour slightly decreased in its presence. Although the act of devouring monsters may have increased his desire again, the increase in his intelligence attribute minimised its effect. Moreover, with the soothing music played by the two girls, it became even easier to suppress the desire.
As he was immersed in the sweet rhythm of the music, Aur suddenly heard another set of knocks at the door, causing him to furrow his brows.
"You—Young master, I will get it," Elara interrupted her playing and moved to open the door.
"Why are you here, Lucy?" she asked with a frown upon seeing the visitor.
Lucy peered inside, relieved to see that they were simply playing music for Aur, and finally spoke.
"Young master, the second elder has come."
"Oh," Aur, who was lazily sleeping in bed, abruptly stood up, his body cooling down considerably.
He quickly donned his black robes and went out with a curious expression.
"Did he come for the engagement?" Aur wondered, his expression reflecting his confusion. The engagement was scheduled for two months' time, and only one month had passed, so there was still plenty of time.
"No matter."
"Aur." The second elder smiled upon seeing Aur approach, his eyes flashing with a strange light as they fell upon him. Standing beside him was a familiar woman who appeared slightly stunned.
Aur's long white hair now reached his waist, and his height had almost reached six and a half feet. With his muscular build and power pulsing through him, he naturally exuded a sense of oppression.
"Did this kid make some progress in his body again?" the second elder thought, his eyes flashing with an indescribable light. His height had noticeably increased, although the increase wasn't fully related to the increase in body strength. However, from his conjecture, the stronger the body, the more height it would increase in proportion.
"Second elder," Aur greeted the old man.
"Hmm," the second elder nodded, a smile playing on his face. "Don't worry, I am not here for the engagement," he explained.
"Eh," Aur also nodded, looking at Naomi, who was silently gazing at him with a helpless expression. Her cheeks were flushed with a tinge of pink as well.
"Hahaha, looks like Naomi likes you as well, so this engagement should not be a problem, right?"
"Yes, second elder," Aur said, though his gaze never left Naomi, as if he were in a daze.
The second elder remained expressionless. "According to the records, these kids' personalities are quite upright and straightforward like a bull, and he is lustful as well. These kinds of people are very easy to manipulate."
Naomi avoided eye contact with Aur, shyly.
"Hahaha," the second elder laughed, observing them. "Now let's get down to business, shall we?" He glanced at Naomi, and instantly, the girl left the room.
"Yes, Second Elder."
"We have an elder meeting today," the second elder suddenly spoke with a heavy expression. "So, you must come with me."
Aur's expression also turned serious upon hearing this as he nodded his head.
"When is the meeting?"
"It's happening right now, so let's go," the second elder beckoned, about to leave, but suddenly paused, considering something.
"Remember, this is a top-secret matter for now, so it cannot be discussed with anyone."
"I understand, Second Elder," Aur said.