Ye Xiao understood that Song Jiamin actually didn't face any difficulties in her cultivation process; the difficulties were created by herself. She wanted to surpass herself within a year, so she cultivated diligently. However, although she was diligent, Inner Power True Qi wasn't simple water; it wasn't like one could just gulp down a bowl of water when feeling thirsty and be satisfied. The effect Song Jiamin desired was akin to quenching thirst with water!

However, the path of Martial Arts Cultivation emphasizes gradual progress—how could it allow for such rapid advancement?

In this world, there is one fastest method, which is cultivating together, but the alternative is using drugs to advance. Although drugs supporting cultivation have no side effects on the body, they subtly change one's constitution, and it is clear that this change is definitely not for the better!

Of course, if one is capable, it is entirely possible to use drugs to aid in cultivation, but once you start, a great amount of drugs would be required from the beginning until reaching the peak state—constant assistance by drugs is needed!

If the drugs could keep up, then using them would indeed be a simple choice. However, where could an ordinary Martial Artist possibly receive such treatment!

"The path of Martial Arts Cultivation stresses gradual and orderly progress—haste makes waste," Ye Xiao seriously said to Song Jiamin, "I know you want to surpass me in Martial Arts after a year, but I have to tell you, that will be extremely difficult. If you want to increase your strength as swiftly as a flowing stream, then you must cultivate together with me!"

"Impossible, don't even think about it!" Song Jiamin certainly knew what Ye Xiao meant by 'cultivating together'!

Ye Xiao shrugged his shoulders and said, "At present, in your understanding, the strongest person you know is me, and I already have experience in the method of cultivation. If you want to enhance your strength quickly, this is the greatest shortcut available right now. There is no other choice but gradual and orderly cultivation!"

Listening to Ye Xiao's words, Song Jiamin felt unconvinced, but although she was unconvinced, relative to her, Ye Xiao indeed held some authority now!

Song Jiamin sat by the bedside, her expression extremely troubled. Right now, she was also very hesitant. Song Jiamin was a clever girl, and two very harsh decisions lay before her. The first was to cultivate alone, and after a year, it was quite possible that she wouldn't surpass Ye Xiao, and then she might be bullied by this despicable person for the rest of her life, and the dire thing was, she wouldn't even be able to resist—what could be done when she had signed a contract?

The second option was to cultivate together with Ye Xiao now, which, putting it more plainly, meant sleeping with Ye Xiao. In that case, her strength would rapidly increase. Actually, Song Jiamin believed what Ye Xiao said, because she had already experienced an increase in strength after sleeping with Ye Xiao once before, and that had transformed her into a Martial Artist!

If she cultivated together with Ye Xiao, there were also benefits—it was possible she could surpass Ye Xiao after a year, though it was still just a possibility, only a bit more likely than the previous choice!

With these two options, one required Song Jiamin to commit herself to Ye Xiao for the rest of her life, the other, to commit for a year, and possibly be free from this despicable person afterward!

How to choose became Song Jiamin's biggest problem!

"I need to think about it!" Song Jiamin finally compromised.

When Ye Xiao saw Song Jiamin's appearance, he felt a bit of pity. Actually, when Ye Xiao and Song Jiamin had signed the contract last time, it was just a moment of fun, and he hadn't thought much about it. But now, it seemed that this contract really had brought great trouble to Song Jiamin!

And for someone like Song Jiamin to compromise this way truly showed that she was at her wit's end!

Ye Xiao suddenly smiled slightly, then looked at Song Jiamin and said, "Jiamin, there's something I don't know whether it's appropriate to say!"

"If you think it's inappropriate, then don't say it!" Song Jiamin was clearly unhappy.

Ye Xiao did not get angry due to Song Jiamin's facial expression, but instead smiled faintly and said, "Jiamin, I know that contract is a bother to you. So, let's dissolve this contract now. From now on, if you don't want to see me, you don't have to see me, and we'll act as if we have no relationship whatsoever!"

Song Jiamin was genuinely surprised that Ye Xiao would suddenly say this—this was the second time he had offered to end the contract. Song Jiamin looked up at Ye Xiao; his gaze was very sincere. From Ye Xiao's eyes, she could not detect any hint of malice!

However, precisely because of this, Song Jiamin grew somewhat suspicious—could it be that there was no ulterior motive behind Ye Xiao's words?

Song Jiamin still had prejudices against Ye Xiao; ever since her body had been desecrated by him, Song Jiamin had held a prejudice against Ye Xiao!

Song Jiamin had a very strong and stubborn personality. Although Ye Xiao's words were gentle, there was a hint of pity in them, and if there was one thing Song Jiamin despised, it was pity!

"You pitying me?" Song Jiamin snorted coldly and said, "Let me tell you, Song Jiamin doesn't need anyone's pity. I can clearly tell you that I will defeat you within a year. To beat you, I am willing to give it all, but I absolutely don't need your pity. I hate it when people talk to me with a tone of sympathy!"

Ye Xiao was slightly shocked, being, frankly, quite surprised. He hadn't expected Song Jiamin to feel this way. Indeed, Ye Xiao did feel pity, but it wasn't for Song Jiamin herself; rather, he felt that the silly contract had troubled her life, which he didn't want!

But, Song Jiamin didn't see it that way!

Ye Xiao shrugged and said with a smile, "I'll help you as much as I can. Whatever you need, just say it. If you think you can accept the martial arts cultivation methods, I'm always available. Anyway, you seem not to want to see me right now, so I'll leave to avoid affecting your mood."

As Ye Xiao turned and walked towards the door, Song Jiamin suddenly paused, feeling once again that Ye Xiao might not be as evil or shameless as she had thought.

Could it be that she had misunderstood him all along?

Ye Xiao wasn't feeling very well at that moment. He had come in high spirits, but he realized that Song Jiamin's misunderstanding of him was too deep. He even began to regret saving her that day because it had cast a shadow over her mind.

Ye Xiao reached out to open the security door, ready to leave.

But just then, Song Jiamin suddenly appeared at her bedroom door and murmured, "Ye Xiao, wait a moment!"

Song Jiamin's voice was very soft, like a mosquito buzzing, but Ye Xiao's ears were sharp, and naturally, he heard her. He turned and looked at Song Jiamin, confused, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Song Jiamin's face turned slightly red as she looked down and said, "I accept your method of cultivation!"

Even though Ye Xiao had exceptional hearing, he was still stunned when he heard this and looked at Song Jiamin in surprise and asked, "What did you say?"

Thinking that Ye Xiao was pretending not to hear, Song Jiamin said slightly annoyed, "I said I agree to practice martial arts with you!"

However, just after Song Jiamin spoke, the security door suddenly opened!

Ye Xiao, already very surprised by Song Jiamin's words, was even more shocked when the security door opened. He immediately looked towards it; the door had already swung open, and standing at the entrance was a woman who looked almost exactly like Song Jiamin!

Song Jiaqian!

Seeing Song Jiaqian standing at the door, Ye Xiao felt as if he had been struck by lightning!

Song Jiamin was also staring at the door, her face showing an indescribable expression of surprise.

Song Jiaqian, seeing Ye Xiao in her house, had a puzzled look on her face.

"Ye Xiao? What are you doing in my house?" Song Jiaqian looked at Ye Xiao, her expression extremely complex.

No matter how eloquent Ye Xiao was, he found himself at a loss for words now, because neither he nor Song Jiamin knew if Song Jiaqian had overheard Song Jiamin's words!

"I… I… I was being bullied at school, so I came to seek help from Officer Song!" Ye Xiao told a lie that even he didn't believe!

Song Jiaqian eyed Ye Xiao, her gaze full of skepticism.

Song Jiamin quickly stepped forward, knowing full well that what Ye Xiao had just said was hardly credible, but at the moment, all she could do was help cover up his lie.

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