The next day!
"Knock, knock, knock"
A knocking sound was heard, "Crown Prince, are you awake? It's me, Xu Sheng!"
Inside the room, Xue Qinghe heard this and dismissed his skull ability, "Come in."
Only then did Xu Sheng push the door open and enter...
But upon seeing the other person clearly, he was somewhat surprised and said, "Crown Prince... Renxue, why did you dismiss your soul bone ability? Aren't you afraid of exposure?"
Although this is the territory of the Pope Hall, don't forget, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong are living nearby!
Qian Renxue lightly bit her thin lips, "Why, Xu Sheng, do you really not want to see how I look like this?"
This idiot, it was obviously because of him that she dismissed the soul bone ability!
Xu Sheng immediately answered, "Of course not, I'm very happy to see you like this."
Qian Renxue's mood improved significantly, "That's more like it."
Seeing this, Xu Sheng continued, "Renxue, I heard from Sect Master Ning and the others that the attitude you showed yesterday should be due to the attack by abyssal creatures, correct?"
"Have you been feeling better today?"
Qian Renxue was a bit puzzled...
Was she like that yesterday? What does it have to do with the abyssal creature attack?
Thinking of this, she immediately explained, "Don't listen to their nonsense, this matter didn't affect me."
Xu Sheng became even more confused, "If not... then Renxue, did you deliberately avoid me yesterday?"
Could it be, did he offend her in some way?
To the point where she didn't even want to talk!
Qian Renxue was shocked, seemingly didn't expect the other party to be completely unaware of the reason, "Xu Sheng, you..."
But in the next second, she turned her head to the side and asked softly, "Let me ask you, what's your relationship with Hulena?"
Xu Sheng answered without hesitation, "Of course, we're friends, after all, I joined the Martial Soul Hall and I'm considered a member of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation, right?"
Although I don't know why Renxue is asking this, I should answer truthfully!
Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes, using a sour tone, "Friends? Is it really just that? She hugged you in front of everyone yesterday!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng seemed to realize something, quickly thinking in his mind...
Could it be that because of Nana's actions yesterday, Renxue's attitude towards him became like this?
Thus, with a sincere tone, he said, "Renxue, Nana used to never do such things when interacting with me. I don't know why she did that yesterday either."
Qian Renxue watched for several seconds, confirming there was no lie...
Then she seemed thoughtful, "So, I misunderstood."
It appears Hulena probably sees Xu Sheng as a brother-like figure!
She hadn't listened to Xu Sheng's explanation and left him hanging for a day!
Seeing that the other party seemed to have calmed down, Xu Sheng continued, "Renxue, can you talk to me now?"
Qian Renxue forced herself to stay calm, nodding, "Alright, I'll forgive you for now!"
At times like this, it's better not to explain any further!
...
Looking at the longsword emitting scorching heat, propped against his neck, Yan Ku felt utterly humiliated...
He roared angrily, "You... You, fool, courting death!! 'Seventh soul skill, Martial Soul True Body!!'"
In the next moment, the soul power within him erupted entirely, compelling Yue Zhengyu to retreat a few steps...
The Abyssal Giant Crab behind him swelled visibly, reaching dozens of meters in size in the blink of an eye!
Upon seeing this, the officers' gaze towards Yue Zhengyu changed subtly!
"This kid's strength is too formidable, he actually forced Yan Ku to use Martial Soul True Body!"
"Hmm, how much difference does it make even if Yan Ku uses Martial Soul True Body; it will at most delay the outcome of the duel a bit. The winner is already evident!"
"Surely nothing less than expected from the Holy Angel Clan, never fails to impress!"
Of course, Yue Zhengyu wasn't willing to submit easily, coldly stating, "Seventh soul skill, Angelic True Body!!"
In an instant, the Seraph behind him radiated even more divine brilliance, the luminosity on his body condensed into armor, resembling a female War God!
And it wasn't over yet; strands of golden silk permeated his eyes, an eerie sense of oppression suddenly encompassed the surrounding space, forcefully suppressing Yan Ku's strength by forty percent!!
Undoubtedly, it was Angel's Domain!
Feeling the powerful restraint, Yan Ku's eyes widened, "Domain, you can actually use a domain!"
Domain skills are possessed by only a few Soul Masters, in battles at the same level, it can gain absolute advantage!
Yue Zhengyu looked straight at him, "Yan Ku, you've lost, surrender!"
Yan Ku clenched his fists, coldly responding, "Surrender? Dream on!!"
Unwilling to concede, he chose to continue attacking Yue Zhengyu instead of surrendering under the eyes of many spectators...
But the result was brutal...
The latter didn't even exert full strength, breaking through his fantasies...
Only to see Yan Ku, now exhausted, despairingly closing his eyes, half-kneeling on the ground, "I... Lost!"
This time, not only did he lose, but he accepted his defeat wholeheartedly!
Yue Zhengyu, upon seeing this, also withdrew his Martial Soul, "About the previous bet..."
He intended to say, let's forget about the previous bet! Just to give the other party some face!
But unexpectedly, Yan Ku interrupted, "A bet is a bet, from now on, you're my big brother!"
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Western Military District!
Xu Lizhi excitedly said to Ye Xinglan, "Sister Xinglan, Sister Xinglan, I've also gained the rank of Lieutenant!"
As a food-class Soul Master, he inherently couldn't go to the frontline battlefield, which caused his accumulation for officer ranks to be very slow!
Ye Xinglan looked at Xu Lizhi, who was happy like a child in front of her, feeling a bit sorry, "Lizhi, you don't have to work so hard; support-class Soul Masters face far greater challenges in rank advancement compared to ordinary Soul Masters!"
During the days in the military district, she clearly witnessed Xu Lizhi's efforts!
Not only did he exercise to lose excess fat, but he also gained recognition from other officers!
That alone was enough to prove his diligence!
Who would have thought Xu Lizhi's face turned dimmer, "Sister Xinglan, you're already a Captain, I must strive harder, otherwise, in the future, how can I stay by your side with this status!"
Indeed, Ye Xinglan had risen to Captain rank in just a year or two since her entry into the military district!
Her talents shone brightly, piquing the admiration of many officers!
This brought Xu Lizhi a great sense of urgency, becoming his motivation to accumulate military merits!
Ye Xinglan pursed her thin lips, "Lizhi... you should know that status matters little to me!"
Even when he was a chubby person, she never disliked him!
And now, he has successfully slimmed down to become a charming man, only making her feel proud!
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