Chapter 19

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The next morning.

The bright sun shone on the training ground of the small town.

Ian and the others had been waiting for Su Chen’s arrival.

“Good morning, mayor.”

Ian and the twenty members of the guard team that he had carefully selected greeted Su Chen when they saw him.

Ever since Su Chen’s strength became stronger and stronger, the relationship between Ian and Su Chen had gradually changed from a protective relationship to a subordinate relationship,

“Good morning, Ian!”

Su Chen walked over in a refreshed manner and nodded at them.

He was wearing a plain white training suit today, which accentuated his slender and strong body. Last night, he had been training his combat energy, which made him especially energetic today. He felt that his entire body was full of strength, he casually ate something in the morning and arrived at the training ground on the north side of the town.

Although it was called a training ground, it was actually just a large piece of empty land with a few wooden stakes planted on it. However, it was enough for them to use.

“Ian, let’s start the official training now!”

Su Chen looked at Captain Ian, who could not wait, and the twenty guards who had been selected with excitement on their faces, and began to explain to them the method of his training yesterday.

Combat energy actually existed in the human body, and it was also a method of energy. The stronger the body, the more combat energy could be stored within it. After being consumed, it would slowly recover as well.

Ordinary people did not undergo strict strength training. Even if they were taught the correct method, they would not be able to sense the presence of combat energy.

After the first screening of the twenty guards, only eight of them had sensed combat energy. It seemed that the other twelve still needed to go through special strength training before they could continue to practice combat energy.

Ian felt so excited that his hair stood on end. After a period of time, he began to circulate combat energy according to the method Su Chen had taught him. He first gathered the combat energy in his body into a ball in his chest, without dispersing, the combat energy flowed through his arms and lower limbs in succession.

There were two points in the cultivation of combat energy. First, one was to stimulate the body with combat energy. Under the stimulation of combat energy, the human body would increase its strength, and the body would be able to store more combat energy.

The second point was that when the muscles of the human body were stimulated, they would absorb combat energy, increasing the upper limit of the combat energy. This was the second strengthening. One could also release combat energy when needed.

Absorbing the combat energy, storing the combat energy, and then learning how to use the combat energy was the process of a knight becoming stronger.

“Focus your attention and let more combat energy concentrate within the chest. First, it flows from the shoulder to the left arm, from the left chest to the right chest to the right arm… Finally, it retracts from the left leg to the chest and completes the whole cycle of combat energy.”

Su Chen kept teaching them the basic training method of combat energy. This was the way for all knights to get started, and it was also the foundation for them to advance to a higher level. Only when they had a solid foundation would they continue to advance… Until they reached the level of Sky Knight and Dragon Knight.

The combat aura continued to circulate in his body. Under the stimulation of the combat aura, the muscles in his limbs began to fill up with blood, expand, and strengthen.

After two rounds, Ian felt the heat in his body evaporate, and even his forehead began to sweat faintly.

At this time, some of the guards could no longer hold on. They bared their teeth and wanted to stop circulating the combat aura in their bodies.

“Hold on! The more they circulated the combat energy, the stronger their bodies would be. When their bodies became stronger, they would be able to squeeze out more combat energy. Don’t give up so easily! This is also training for your willpower. If you can’t stand this little bit of pain, then don’t even think about becoming a knight. Go home and plant potatoes!”

Su Chen kept encouraging them by the side, stimulating their willpower.

The guards had undergone physical and spiritual training, and their willpower was higher than that of ordinary people. They also knew that this was a way to obtain strength. Even if their faces were knotted and they were enduring the pain, they were still held on bitterly.

Ian endured the intense pain in his limbs and body, trying his best to maintain his combat energy. By the fourth round, the ball of combat energy was almost gone, but he was still holding on.

It was not until the fifth round that he stopped. His combat aura had been completely consumed by his body, leaving nothing behind.

Ian was the one who had run the most rounds among the group. The eight ordinary guards could not hold on after running two or three rounds. Their faces were pale and they were panting heavily.

“Don’t be in a hurry to sit on the ground. We need to cool down!” Su Chen told them after Ian had left the training. Then, he led the entire group to slowly walk around the training ground.

Ian endured the soreness in his limbs and slowly walked with Su Chen. He tried his best to adjust the frequency of his breathing and gradually quickened his pace.

“Very good. Let’s try to speed up.”

Ian led the remaining eight people and began to run slowly. The soreness and powerlessness in their limbs constantly assaulted their minds. However, the thirst for strength urged them to not stop.

Su Chen began to instruct the remaining guards to do some simple strength training. The current venue was too simple and crude. It seemed that they needed to prepare some boulders and dumbbells to stimulate their combat energy as soon as possible.

Two hours later, the training came to an end. Evelyn brought a few cooks to deliver some food, which Su Chen had arranged for her to do early in the morning. Each of them carried two wooden baskets. The white cotton cloth was covered with food.

Each of them was given a long loaf of bread and a large piece of roasted meat. There was also a bucket full of milk next to it. Sufficient meat and milk could quickly replenish the strength of a knight and make their bodies stronger.

The steak was too big. Although the outer surface of the steak was burnt, there was still some blood inside. This could not stop the group of men who were like hungry wolves after training.

They had long felt that the breakfast in their stomachs had been completely consumed. One by one, they ate the meat and drank the milk.

At this time, Evelyn secretly took out a small plate from the side. Inside was a large piece of carefully baked veal steak. It was also exquisitely decorated with small tomatoes. Next to it were two pieces of white bread that had been baked. One could see the pink jam in the middle.

“Mayor, eat this. I made this especially for you.” Evelyn’s voice became softer and softer as she spoke.

Su Chen picked up the bread and took a big bite. After chewing, he could taste the sour and sweet jam inside.

He picked up the steak and took a bite. The steak was tender and juicy. It was covered with carefully prepared sauce. He couldn’t help but groan in delight. “Delicious! Evelyn’s craftsmanship is getting better and better.”

After receiving Su Chen’s praise, Evelyn’s smile was like a blooming flower under the sun. She began to run around and pour milk for Ian and the guards.

They heard Su Chen say to them again,

“After replenishing our energy, everyone rest for a while.. Let’s continue training our knight techniques!”