Aryan: The Super Warrior

Chapter 6: The Unexpected Encounter

A boy, seemingly 15 or 16 years old, was swiftly moving forward in a specific direction. He was running at an incredible speed, his strides powerful and determined. His beauty was captivating, so much so that even the most exquisite girl would find herself falling for him. A hint of childish innocence still lingered in him, but that was hardly surprising; in this world, parents often arranged their children's marriages at a young age, with many tying the knot around 15 or 16.

This boy, **Aryan**, was rapidly traversing through dense forests. His current speed exceeded 70 kilometers per hour. In the past five days alone, Aryan had covered over 2,500 kilometers. Now, he stood atop a towering mountain peak, surveying the landscape below, hoping to spot a human settlement in the distance. After some diligent searching, a faint dark smudge appeared on the horizon, resembling a distant wall. Upon spotting it, Aryan immediately set off in that direction. After approximately three hours of relentless effort, he reached the wall.

Aryan quickly crossed the wall and entered what appeared to be a human settlement—a village. As he stepped into the village, the locals stared at him with visible surprise. However, Aryan paid little attention to their bewildered gazes, his focus drawn to the village itself. The construction of all the houses seemed to follow ancient methods, leading Aryan to easily conclude that he had likely arrived in a backward or undeveloped region. He then observed the people around him, noting their attire, which resembled clothing from an older era. This realization surprised Aryan, but he managed to keep any outward expression of astonishment from his face.

He walked towards a shop that also seemed incredibly antiquated. There were no plastic items or modern goods inside. Aryan couldn't help but notice this, yet he chose to disregard these details for now. He was ready to converse with the shopkeeper, as that was the only way to uncover the truth.

"Uncle, can I know if there's any big city around this village?" Aryan asked the man, who appeared to be middle-aged, around 50 or 55 years old. The man looked up, his eyes scrutinizing Aryan.

"Son, it seems you are new to this area," the man said.

Upon hearing this, Aryan nodded. "Yes, Uncle, you are right. I don't belong to this place. But can you tell me which country we are in right now?"

The middle-aged man shook his head at Aryan's question. "The place you are standing in does not belong to any country, but rather to a **Kingdom** known as the **Kalpi Kingdom**."

Aryan was surprised to hear he was in a kingdom, but he quickly masked his reaction. After a moment of thought, his surprise faded. He reasoned that this "Kingdom" might be similar to how certain countries in his own world were referred to as kingdoms, such as England, Saudi Arabia, or Thailand. His surprise vanished instantly.

He then asked the middle-aged man, "So, Uncle, can you tell me how far the capital of this kingdom is from here?"

The man looked at Aryan with considerable surprise. "Boy, do you want to go to the capital of the Kalpi Kingdom?"

Aryan nodded in affirmation. Seeing Aryan's confirmation, the man seemed a bit taken aback. Then, something seemed to click in his mind. "Ah, boy, it seems you want to participate in the National Academy examination that's going to happen in the **Imperial City** in a few days. If that's the case, then fine, but I must tell you that the capital of the Kalpi Kingdom is approximately 4,000 kilometers from here. To reach there, you will need to find a powerful mount. And you are in luck, because I recently bought a powerful breed of horse. Although it's only 10 years old, its speed is exceptional. That horse can easily cover a distance of 1,000 kilometers in a single day, and you will reach the Imperial City in just a few days."

Aryan was delighted to hear this. Although he could run at a considerable speed, his maximum sustained pace was around 70 kilometers per hour. Even at that speed, after three or four hours of continuous running, Aryan needed to rest for about an hour or an hour and a half because the spiritual energy in his Dantian would be completely depleted. Replenishing his spiritual energy took a significant amount of time, and he also needed to find food or water. Therefore, even though he could cover 70 kilometers in an hour, he could only manage about 500 to 600 kilometers in a full day. Now that he was being offered a horse that could cover 1,000 kilometers in a day, Aryan immediately asked the middle-aged man, "Uncle, can I know at what price you will sell me that horse?"

The man pondered for a moment before replying to Aryan. "Look, son, normally I wouldn't want to sell it, but I am in dire need of money right now. That's why I'm selling it. But I want to know if you can afford to buy my horse, because its price is very high."

Upon hearing this, Aryan, full of confidence, said, "Uncle, just tell me the price of the horse. Only then can I decide if I can buy it or not."

The middle-aged man smiled. "Boy, you are very interesting. If you want to know the price of the horse first, then I'll tell you: its price is equal to 200,000 gold coins."

Aryan was not particularly surprised by this price. He had already gathered that in this world, everything was probably bought with gold coins, and perhaps gold coins didn't hold much value in this place. So, he immediately accepted the amount stated by the man. He twisted his wrist, and then placed 200,000 gold coins in front of the middle-aged man.

The man was quite astonished to see this. He asked Aryan, "Boy, is this your storage ring?"

Aryan replied, "No, Uncle, this is my father's. He gave it to me as a gift on my 15th birthday. He wanted me to make a name for myself somewhere else on my own. That's why he left me in a forest some distance from this place, and that's why I knew nothing about this area."

Upon hearing this, the man nodded his head. In this world, it was common for descendants of powerful families to be left in different places by the elders and leaders of their families. These descendants were then expected to make a name for themselves on their own and return to their families as powerful and successful individuals. The middle-aged man was aware of this, as he had seen many such youths before Aryan. That's why he simply nodded. He didn't know that Aryan had merely lied to him, as he wasn't sure how greedy or good-natured the people of this world were. To avoid getting into any major trouble, he had concocted this lie.

The middle-aged man quickly led Aryan to a stable. "Normally, ordinary horses only live for a few years, but when a horse steps into the world of cultivation, it can easily live for 100 years, just like humans," he explained. "Now that you have bought this horse, it is yours. I hope you reach the Imperial City easily. And yes, the Imperial City is in the east from here. You can exit through the east gate of the village."

Aryan bid farewell to the man and departed. As he left, he tried to count the houses in the village and realized there were no more than 400 or 500 homes. He shrugged off the thought and immediately headed east. He started moving rapidly in that direction.

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Three days later, Aryan had covered 3,000 kilometers with the help of the horse. Aryan had estimated the horse's speed and found that it could easily cover 120 to 130 kilometers in an hour. Aryan had already bought some dry food and water from the shopkeeper, so he didn't need to stop during the day. He would ride the horse for 8 or 9 hours and then rest at night. During this time, he hadn't encountered any dangerous beasts, and any he did come across were easily dealt with.

It was around 12 or 1 PM. Aryan dismounted his horse and began looking for a place to bathe. He always stopped once a day to bathe if he found a pond, river, or waterfall before continuing his journey. Aryan spotted a pond approximately 2 kilometers away and led his horse towards it. When he was some distance from the pond, he tied his horse to a tree and then walked towards the water. As he approached the pond, he witnessed a sight he would never forget.

He quickly hid behind a tree, as he saw an 18 or 19-year-old girl bathing completely naked in the pond. When Aryan saw the girl, thousands of flowers seemed to bloom in his heart. He was mesmerized by her beauty, completely spellbound. He watched her intently. His 'little brother' was now in a full storm, something Aryan hadn't noticed, and how could he? After all, such a beautiful scene unfolded before him. But what he didn't know was that he had already caught her eye.

As soon as the girl saw Aryan, her face flushed crimson with embarrassment, but her shame quickly morphed into anger. She swiftly emerged from the pond, dressed herself in a flurry of motion, and then rushed towards Aryan. In a cold voice, she demanded, "Boy, how dare you watch me bathe?" She then drew the sword from the sheath at her waist and swiftly placed its blade against Aryan's throat.

When Aryan saw this, a smile touched his lips. "Why can't I?" he retorted. "After all, a beautiful girl, one who could destroy empires, is showing me her body, so why wouldn't I watch such a beautiful scene?" Aryan was right; the girl was indeed exceptionally beautiful.

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She stood at 5'9", a vision of grace with the timeless elegance of Asian women. Her petite, lithe frame carried gentle curves, exuding softness and resilience. Her porcelain-smooth skin, with a faint ivory glow, bore delicate freckles across her nose, adding youthful charm. Her almond-shaped, obsidian eyes sparkled with intelligence and mischief, framed by long, curled lashes. Jet-black hair cascaded past her shoulders, adorned with a jade hairpin. Her heart-shaped face, with high cheekbones and full, pink lips, radiated warmth. Her slender waist flowed into gently swaying hips, with a modestly proportioned 34B bust and a firm, rounded backside, her toned legs carrying quiet confidence. Beyond her beauty, she was fiercely intelligent, humble, and resilient, with a witty humor and unwavering loyalty. Her style blended flowing, embroidered dresses in jade or pink with modern outfits, her presence a refreshing breeze, leaving a lasting impression.

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Even as Aryan spoke to the girl, his gaze remained fixed on her body, which only intensified her anger. "Beware if you stare at me again!" she threatened. "You should know that no boy has ever stared at me, except for my father and my brother!"

When Aryan heard these words, he smiled. "Meaning, I can try my luck with you and even make you my girlfriend?"

Aryan's response further infuriated the girl, and she began to apply pressure to Aryan's throat with her sword. Yet, Aryan showed no significant reaction; instead, he continued to tease her. "Look, I know I've seen your body," Aryan said to the girl. "But you should know that when a man sees a virgin woman's naked body, that girl then has to marry that man."

When the girl heard these words from Aryan, she blushed even more, but her anger did not subside; in fact, it intensified. In a cold voice, she said to Aryan, "Don't you think you're talking too much?"

Upon hearing her words, Aryan replied, "Talking too much? You should know that I am your future husband, and it doesn't suit you to talk to your husband like this!" Saying this, Aryan began to laugh loudly.

When the girl heard these words from Aryan, her anger turned to shame, but she quickly regained control of her emotions. She then asked Aryan, "Who said you would become my husband?"

Aryan replied to her question, "Because I have seen your naked body, and now if you try to marry any other boy, won't you fear that I will share this secret with that boy?"

Hearing Aryan's words, a murderous smile appeared on the girl's face. In a mischievous tone, she said, "What if I kill you and bury this secret right here?"

Aryan was shaken to his core by her words, but he did not let his fear show on his face. He said to the girl, "And can you even do that? I don't think so."

"And why do you think so?" the girl asked with a smile.

"Because if you wanted to kill me, you would have done so a long time ago," Aryan replied to the girl's question.

When the girl heard Aryan's answer, she was surprised because she hadn't expected such a response from him. But the next moment, her surprise turned into a murderous smile. "It's true that I won't kill you," she said, "but I'll give you an even bigger punishment, and then you'll beg me to save you!"

Saying this, the girl swiftly ran towards Aryan's horse. She then mounted Aryan's horse and called out to him, "Now come quickly, or you'll be left behind!"

When Aryan heard these words from the girl, he was utterly astonished. He hadn't thought the girl would do something like this. He wanted to take his horse back from her, but he didn't think he could, as she had a sword, and Aryan was unarmed. Plus, he had no idea how strong she was. And so, against his will, he had to run at full speed behind the girl, which left him quite vexed. Meanwhile, when the girl looked at Aryan, a smile appeared on her face, as if she had won a great battle. She then took out a token from her storage ring, recorded some information on it, and sent that information to someone.

Who was this girl, and will Aryan now be able to reach the Imperial City in time? And will he be able to sit for the National Academy entrance exam? Stay tuned with **Aryan: The Super Warrior** to find out.