Level Up! Martial Technique
The One Called Crying Dragon [3]

Uncomfortable face knitting and strange way of walking. Yu Jian and Hao Chen walked together after a duel in the training arena. The entire body of Yu Jian felt numb after using ‘Ikazuchi,’ a technique he had obtained from the system after completing the mission of entering into the sect.

Although he had trained his physique for over a week, but the effects of the practice were not entirely enough for Yu Jian to be able to use the techniques he had obtained to the maximum.

“Senior Hao Chen, you're an advanced martial arts expert huh?” Yu Jian tried to start a conversation.

“That's how, I learned two body lightening techniques, and two spear techniques. Also no need to use senior, just call Hao Chen.” Hao Chen proposal.

“Alright then.” Yu Jian agreed.

Both returned to their silent condition. Just let the sound of a bird that was somehow perched on the tree where to break the silence of the two. The weather is a little hot today, the hotter that indicates summer is at its peak and will soon change seasons.

[Zephyrs]

Yu Jian sent out a very small amount of his Qi. Summoning some clouds to form thunderclouds. But he lowered his intensity so that the Qi was unable to summon lightning but still made the clouds remain above without dispersing again.

“Anvils assemble? Fortunately, today is much hotter than the previous days.” Hao Chen put away the sweat from his forehead.

“True once, at least the composition is correct and does not call lightning.” Yu Jian was relieved.

“Petir? This is you?” Hao Chen tried to make sure.

“Slight experimentation, although if anything happens I'm sure the sect head and elders will definitely protest.”

Hao Chen stared towards the sky for quite a while. Seeing how those originally fragmented clouds had suddenly gathered above the Azure Sect.

“Although your experience is lacking but you have extraordinary abilities huh? Heaven level technique, also master level technique that you used during the duel.” Praise Hao Chen while looking at the sky.

“Ahu can't tell me I'm completely amazing. Send in some advanced martial arts experts and I will die from a fighting style that is still awkward even though it has been equipped with master level techniques and heaven.” Yu Jian was honest.

“Keep low.” Hao Chen continued to praise Yu Jian.

Yu Jian was unwilling to accept that praise because he realized he was just a high-level technique owner without being able to use it fully. Just like pulling a grenade with teeth, which will surely knock your teeth out. Like something that has good destructive power but the way it is used is inefficient and seems stupid.

On the way together the two passed by several people. It seemed that those people were greeting Hao Chen and so was hao Chen who greeted back. But as soon as it was past they seemed to whisper like they were talking about Yu Jian and Hao Chen.

“Crying Dragon”

Inadvertently Yu Jian heard that from the mouth of one of the passersby. He then remembered the time when he was stopped by some people while practicing who said he was ‘Crying Dragon’.

“By the way, Hao Chen. I'd like to ask. What does that mean with ‘Crying Dragon”?” Yu Jian tried to find out.

“What? Oh.. That's the nickname some people gave you when you were accepted into the sect. It is delicious, has the nickname martial arts. Especially Dragon? You're probably the youngest person to get that nickname.” Hao Chen was envious as he placed both of his hands behind his head.

“Who gave that nickname? Moreover, if the nickname ‘Dragon’ is as important as that, there must be people who oppose it. I don't deserve that nickname. I'm also sure if ‘Crying’ it appeared because I cried that day right?”

Yu Jian learned that the nickname ‘Dragon’ is a nickname given to a famous martial artist and has influence in the world. One of them was master Zhang who had the title of ‘Venom Dragon’ and became one of the pillars in the poison world.

“Indeed you are still a new person in the martial world. But there's no denying you have potential. Even some of the elders did not matter and were instead proud there was a newborn ‘Dragon’ in the sect.” Hao Chen replied.

“That name is too heavy for me to bear right now. After all I don't plan on being as strong as people who currently have the title ‘Dragon.’” Yu Jian refused

“Then what is your destination?” ask Hao Chen

“I..”

In front of the two of them was Yi Wei who seemed to be carrying some quite heavy items. Yu Jian immediately walked up to him and helped him carry some heavy items.

“What is this?” yu Jian asked Yi Wei.

Yu Jian left just like Hao Chen who was asking him and came to Yi Wei. Hao Chen just stared at Yu Jian's back with an expression that suddenly looked bright. Hao Chen remembered that the body of Yu Jian who was a while ago exhausted and felt so numb suddenly disappeared just like that when Yu Jian saw Yi Wei.

“Yi Wei yes.. So I think Qilin is more suited to your ambitions.” Hao Chen spoke to himself.

Hao Chen walked over to Yu Jian and Yi Wei. Noticing Hao Chen's whereabouts, Yi Wei also walked up to him.

“Need help again?” Hao Chen volunteered.

“No need, Yu Jian has already helped me. But what are you guys doing?” Yi Wei tilted his head.

“We just did a sparing, small-time duel to see my ability.” explains Yu Jian.

“How was the result?” asked Yi Wei again

“What do you think? Do you think I can even win with my abilities?” Yu Jian was a little annoyed.

Yi Wei could only smile lightly. Hao Chen saw something different from Yi Wei when compared to his usual days. While going back and forth looking at Yu Jian and Yi Wei he knew the reason.

“Oh yes, Yu Jian. You know that this Hao Chen was among the people who helped you that day?” yi Wei's.

“Hao Chen? I don't know, why didn't you tell me?” yu Jian asked Hao Chen.

“I just don't want to bring it up. It looks like a sensitive topic.” explains Hao Chen

“If that's your reason... Yes it is, anyway I thank you for your help that day.” Yu Jian lowered his head slightly in respect.”

“No problem, then I go first. See you soon, I'm at the training ground if you want another duel tomorrow.”

“Alright, I will definitely come tomorrow.”

Hao Chen left Yi Wei and Yu Jian alone. They walked back to their homes, carrying the things.

***

“Aduh!” Yu Jian felt pain

“If your body is sick and numb like that because of the duel, you shouldn't help me carry those things.” Yi Wei complained while giving first aid to Yu Jian's cramped body everywhere.

“It's impossible for me to let you carry all that by yourself, let alone get here it has to pass through quite a lot of footpaths. By the way, can you tell Hao Chen tomorrow that I can't come. I the pain will not go away until the next few days.” pinta Yu Jian

“Well I'll tell you.” Yi Wei could only agree.

***

The next day at the sect training arena. Hao Chen who had already gotten word that Yu Jian could not come was a little disappointed and had a duel with those who were willing to accept his invitation.

“You're really great Hao Chen, even though I think you're still holding back. Unlike your duel last night” praise someone

“Yes that is, but Yu Jian is quite strong even though his experience is not much. Really like Qilin.” praise Hao Chen

“Qilin?” that guy's confused.

“Yes, I think the nickname Qilin is more suitable for a person like Yu Jian who has great power.”

“If Hao Chen says like that then let it be true.”

Since that day Yu Jian earned a better nickname and matched it as ‘Qilin’ when compared to ‘Crying Dragon’ which was too overwhelming and actually sounded like mocking him due to the use of ‘Crying’ his nickname.