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The curvaceous magic practitioner
Chapter 54: The Conflict
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“If your information is true, I can help you.'”'
Su Zimei frowned.” Little Junior Brother, for us, cultivation is the right path. Martial arts is just a side path.”
He Qingge smiled.” Senior Sister, don't worry. I know what to do.'”'
“However, Chen Wushuang actually didn't tell us about this treasure land.”
It's because Chen Wushuang himself doesn't know if it's true or not,” Zheng Xiaoling said.” That's why he didn't dare to lie to us. '”'
“Since that's the case, let's quickly get him to start the martial arts competition. It'll be set for the day after tomorrow. Tomorrow, we'll take a look around this prosperous Imperial City.”
The next morning, He Qingge and the other two changed into ordinary clothes.
Accompanying them were the empress, the princess, the prince, and a few palace maids.
The Imperial City was rather prosperous. Business flourished, and all kinds of things could be seen.
There were all kinds of snacks, cooked wheaten food, games, and dough figurines on the streets.
There were even magic tricks and performances of breaking rocks in the chest.
Shouts came and went one after another.
“This place is much livelier than Tian Xuan Sect.”Zheng Xiaoling sighed.
“Indeed.” He Qingge nodded.
There were too few entertainment activities in Tian Xuan Sect, and he especially missed the cell phones, computers, games, novels, and so on in his previous life.
After staying in the mortal world for a long time, they might not want to go back to cultivate.
Soon, they arrived at the registration area where many martial artists had gathered when they looked down from the spaceship yesterday. There were still people signing up today.
Most of them were dressed in combat attire and held swords, sabers, spears, clubs, hidden weapons…
There were men and women, and there were many of them. The blood essence in their bodies was much stronger than that of ordinary people.
He suddenly thought of Chen Wushuang, who had welcomed them yesterday. The blood and Qi in his body were quite strong, and he could vaguely put pressure on He Qingge.
“Senior Sister, how strong is Chen Wushuang? “He has reached the peak of martial arts, the Supreme Grandmaster.”
“This name is really grand. Supreme grandmaster.”
“Maybe it's because the name was too big and couldn't suppress the luck, so the martial path was broken.”
“But don't worry. Even a supreme grandmaster of martial arts doesn't have the confidence to win against a late-stage meditational cultivator.”
“Martial arts is just a small path.”
Zheng Xiaoling laughed.
He Qingge knew that Zheng Xiaoling was telling the truth.
There were many methods for cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refinement, such as magic tools, pills, arrays, talismans…
Martial artists could only rely on their own bodies and the lifeblood power in their bodies to fight. They were much weaker.
“Tomorrow, the martial arts competition will officially begin. At that time, there will be immortals coming to watch. Everyone must pay attention to your performance.”
The official who passed on the order read out the order in his hand.
The crowd immediately became chaotic as such voices rose and fell.
He Qingge stood in the distance and watched silently.
The martial artists who were originally hesitant and just stood there to watch the show also began to register.
Immortals were never rumors to the people of this world.
There were also cultivators in the mortal world, but they were basically small sects, itinerant cultivators, or itinerant cultivators recruited by the royal family.
“We cultivators should be able to sign up too, right?”
A few itinerant cultivators in Taoist robes stood at the registration door.
Under normal circumstances, immortal cultivators would not associate themselves with these martial artists.
The price of recruiting Immortal Cultivators was much higher than recruiting martial artists.
When these people heard that an immortal had descended, they naturally understood that it was someone from the Tian Xuan Sect.
Under normal circumstances, these royal families only referred to ordinary itinerant cultivators as cultivators.
Only people from the Tian Xuan Sect or large sects could be called immortals.
It could be considered a customary rule.
If he could perform outstandingly in the selection and be noticed by these immortals, he might have a chance to join.
“Yes, yes, of course.”The officials were naturally very happy. The more people there were, the better.
Sitting in the small tavern opposite the registration hall, a man in black clothes and a battle hat had a cold glint in his eyes. He couldn't help but caress his ring.
He wondered if this so-called immortal could give a fair explanation for the hundreds of lives of his Lin family.
Thinking of this blood feud, he could not help but grit his teeth.
Chen Wushuang, I'm back. I'll take revenge on you for the Lin family's injustice.
He Qingge watched for a while before leaving.
He was actually more curious about what the Red Dust House was like in this world.
It was a pity that the people following him were all women, so it was really not good to go.
“Let's try the special snacks of this place!”
They arrived at a food street.
What entered his eyes was a very ordinary food stall. The stall was quite simple, and the wooden tables and stools looked very crude.
The stall owners were a couple in their fifties. They looked like they had wrinkles all over their faces.
He Qingge didn't sit down. He just picked a few fragrant foods and prepared to eat them as he walked.
Pan-fried buns, fried dumplings, fried dough sticks, fried pancakes…
“Master, this place doesn't look too clean. Don't dirty Master's body. “the Empress reminded.
Hearing the way she addressed the empress, Su Zimei instantly wanted to smash her head.
In order to not expose their identity, they had to address each other by name, but the Empress insisted that their status was too low, so how could they dare to be on the same level as Haoyue?
Looking at the empress's curvaceous figure, she couldn't be a coquettish vixen, right?
He Qingge's eyebrows twitched. How could he, an innocent young man, defend
himself against such a charming voice?
Anger could not help but rise in his heart.
In an instant, the Divine Wheel of Wisdom in his mind flashed with light, making his expression clear and suppressing his desire.
He Qingge frowned. The Empress was not simple. She did not look like she was only at the third level of Qi Refinement.
It could unknowingly arouse the desire in his heart.
It was definitely not something an ordinary cultivator could do.
Su Zimei's figure and appearance were even more outstanding than the Empress's, so he would not be unable to control himself.
He Qingge did not move. His eyes were slightly blurred, as if he was confused by the voice.
He Qingge activated the amulet.
Although she thought that no matter what, she would not attack Su Zimei and Zheng Xiaoling. These two were genuine Foundation Establishment realm cultivators.
Moreover, he was a true disciple, and he had many treasures among the experts with extremely high status.
However, it was better to be safe.
He Qingge said, “It's fine. Just treat it as a mortal world to train your heart.'”'
Suddenly, an angry voice came from not far away.
“You dare to snatch the person I like? Beat him up.”
“Why don't you go and ask around? Who in the entire Imperial City doesn't know that I, Xu Cai, am talented?”
“Open your dog eyes and look at your Grandpa Xu carefully. In the future, you should recognize who the real Grandpa is.”
He saw a young man dressed in a luxurious robe, followed by four to five burly men. Each of the burly men had a relatively sufficient amount of Qi and blood. One look and one could tell that they were martial artists.
On the ground was a young man with a bloody head. He was wailing in pain, and his clothes were torn to pieces..
I had done yoga for seven years before I saw someone else who looked like me practicing. Oh, not in class. In a book. It took another three years before I did yoga side by side with other curvy-bodied practitioners. I learned firsthand how rare it is to feel solidarity with others in the room. So now, when I see another curvy-bodied person in class, I probably spend way more of my time smiling at her encouragingly than is appropriate.
It encourages the idea that magic knows no boundaries, and anyone, regardless of their body shape, can fully harness and embrace their magical potential. Furthermore, the concept of the curvaceous magic practitioner serves as a reminder of the importance of individuality and self-expression. It encourages people to celebrate their own unique bodies and embrace their curves, as these physical characteristics do not hinder their ability to practice and excel in magic. In conclusion, the idea of the curvaceous magic practitioner challenges stereotypes and promotes acceptance within the magical community. It emphasizes that body shape, specifically curves, does not define a person's magical abilities. It celebrates individuality and highlights the importance of body positivity and inclusivity in magical practice. The curvaceous magic practitioner embodies the notion that magic is diverse and accessible to all, regardless of their physical appearance..
Reviews for "Shattering Beauty Standards: The Magic of Being Curvaceous"
1. Karen - 2 stars - Although the premise of "The curvaceous magic practitioner" sounded interesting, I found the execution to be lacking. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it difficult to connect with them. The plot also felt formulaic and predictable, offering no surprises or twists. Overall, I was disappointed with the book and wouldn't recommend it to others.
2. Mark - 1 star - I didn't enjoy "The curvaceous magic practitioner" at all. The writing style was amateurish and filled with clichés. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it hard to believe in the characters' interactions. Additionally, the pacing was off, with long, unnecessary descriptions that slowed down the story. I struggled to finish the book and would not pick up anything else by this author.
3. Jessica - 2 stars - While I appreciate the attempt at creating a diverse and inclusive magical world, "The curvaceous magic practitioner" fell short for me. The representation of curvaceous characters felt stereotypical and focused too much on their physical appearance rather than their personalities or abilities. Furthermore, the magical elements were underdeveloped and lacked clear rules, leaving me frustrated and confused. Overall, I feel that the book missed the mark in delivering a compelling and inclusive story.