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Chapter 56 Sister Yan Yan
The night was as dark as ink, and the bright moonlight cast a long shadow of Chu Xinghe.
The soul-guiding lamps lining the academy paths emitted a soft glow, adding a touch of warmth to the quiet night.
The sound of rustling footsteps suddenly came from behind, and Chu Xinghe paused slightly.
He slowly turned around and saw Yun Wuyai following him furtively. Upon being discovered, Yun Wuyai immediately put on an indifferent expression.
"What?" Chu Xinghe stood with his arms crossed. "Instead of going home to sleep so late at night, you want to spar with me?"
Yun Wuyai rubbed his hands together, a fawning smile plastered on his face: "Brother Chu, there were too many people in the classroom just now, so I was too embarrassed to ask. There's something I'd like to ask you..."
After glancing around to make sure no one was around, he lowered his voice and asked, "I'd really like to ask you, how did you get Ye Lingling to talk to you?"
"Oh?" Chu Xinghe raised an eyebrow and said casually, "You want to seduce her?"
"Shh!" Yun Wuyai made a shushing gesture in alarm, looking like a startled rabbit. "Brother Chu, keep your voice down!"
He took a few steps closer and said ingratiatingly, "I really like her. You already have Dugu Yan, so why don't you..."
"Wait a minute." Chu Xinghe suddenly interrupted, asking with interest, "Why do you think Dugu Yan and I are a couple?"
Yun Wuyai rolled his eyes: "I'm not blind. Senior Sister Dugu's gaze towards you is practically drooling. During training, she practically hangs on you..."
As he spoke, his eyes darted around, and he lowered his voice to threaten, "Brother Chu, you don't want Senior Sister Dugu to find out that you were flirting with Ye Lingling, do you?"
"Heh, let's settle this." Chu Xinghe chuckled and casually straightened his collar. "Want to pursue Ye Lingling? Simple, just be handsome and strong."
Upon hearing this, Yun Wuyai immediately straightened his back and confidently smoothed the stray hairs from his forehead: "Isn't this just a coincidence? I consider myself to be of decent appearance. My strength is beyond measure, I'm known as the 'King of Spears'..."
His voice trailed off towards the end, after all, he had given himself that title.
"Pfft—" Chu Xinghe couldn't help but chuckle.
Seeing Yun Wuyai's expectant eyes, he suddenly had a brilliant idea: "How about this, you go challenge Yu Tianheng tomorrow, and then try to chat him up. I guarantee you'll succeed."
"I see!" Yun Wuyai suddenly realized, clenching his fist excitedly. "Thank you for your guidance, Brother Chu!"
He turned and left, but after a few steps he turned back and called out, "Don't worry, Brother Chu, I will absolutely keep your affair with Ye Lingling a secret!"
Watching Yun Wuyai's excited departure, Chu Xinghe shook his head and chuckled.
With Yun Wuyai's silly appearance, he actually thought of competing with him for Ye Lingling.
...
As night deepened, the bright moonlight bathed the dormitory area in a silvery glow.
Chu Xinghe stood at the crossroads, his gaze unconsciously drifting towards Dugu Yan's villa.
The small building with its purple roof appeared exceptionally tranquil under the moonlight, with warm light shining through its windows.
After hesitating for a moment, Chu Xinghe still stepped towards the villa.
The cobblestone path made a soft sound underfoot, and the night breeze carried a faint, delicate fragrance.
"Thump, thump, thump"
The three soft knocks were exceptionally clear in the quiet night.
Who is it?
A slightly weary voice came from inside the door.
"Senior, it's me." Chu Xinghe's voice was very gentle.
The door opened slightly, and a misty steam mixed with the fragrance of a post-bath wafted out.
Dugu Yan stood inside the door wrapped in a silk bathrobe, her wet purple hair casually draped over her shoulders, with glistening water droplets still clinging to the ends.
The neckline of the bathrobe was slightly open, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin that shimmered like pearls in the moonlight.
Upon seeing that the person who came was Chu Xinghe, Dugu Yan's originally haggard face showed a hint of surprise, but her green eyes still carried a hint of wariness.
"Junior? What do you need me for so late?" Her voice was much softer than usual.
Chu Xinghe's gaze lingered politely on her face as he took out a beautifully bound notebook from his soul tool. "Senior, you're not feeling well, so I came to see if there's anything I can help you with."
Holding the notes, he said gently, "These are tonight's class notes. I prepared an extra copy."
Dugu Yan was stunned.
Her slender fingers gently traced the neat handwriting on the notebook cover, a style unique to Chu Xinghe.
Apart from her grandfather, no one had ever treated her with such care.
Although Yu Tianheng fawned over her all day long, he only showed off his strength, and others avoided her like the plague because of her poisonous martial soul.
"Thank you..." Her voice choked with emotion, and her tense shoulders finally relaxed.
Under the moonlight, her pale face seemed to have regained some color.
Dugu Yan said softly, "You must be tired after a long day of classes, junior. Come in and have a cup of tea to rest."
Chu Xinghe smiled slightly; this was exactly the result he had hoped for.
...
Under the warm light, the aroma of tea filled the air.
Dugu Yan gently stroked the teapot with her slender fingers and casually asked, "Would you like some honeysuckle tea?"
"Yes, thank you, senior." Chu Xinghe sat upright beside the coffee table, her gaze gentle.
Dugu Yan tucked a stray strand of purple hair behind her ear and said casually, "Don't call me senior anymore... Yu Tianheng and the others all call me Yanzi."
With her back to Chu Xinghe, her fingertips tightened slightly.
"Yanzi?" Chu Xinghe chuckled and shook his head. "Too casual. It doesn't fit the relationship between me and my senior."
"Then what do you want to be called?" Dugu Yan turned around, a hint of curiosity flashing in her green eyes.
Chu Xinghe pondered for a moment, a sly glint in his eyes: "I'll call you Sister Yanyan."
"Thud—"
The teacup suddenly slipped from Dugu Yan's hand, making a crisp sound on the porcelain plate.
"What's wrong?" Chu Xinghe asked, getting up with concern.
"N-nothing..." Dugu Yan hurriedly bent down to pick it up, her voice trembling slightly, "It's just...very few people call me that."
Chu Xinghe keenly noticed her reddened eyes: "Senior...is that an inappropriate way to address you?"
"No..." Dugu Yan took a deep breath, forcing herself to remain calm as she continued brewing tea, "I was just thinking about some past events. Call me whatever you want."
As she handed the teacup to Chu Xinghe, her fingertips trembled slightly: "Xinghe, be careful, it's hot."
"Is Sister Yan Yan concerned about me?" Chu Xinghe took the teacup and winked mischievously.
"Don't flatter yourself." Dugu Yan snorted lightly, but couldn't hide the smile on her lips. "If you get burned, I'll have to find medicine for you."
Chu Xinghe deliberately exaggeratedly showed off his arm lines: "Don't worry, Sister Yanyan, I have thick skin and I'm not afraid of getting burned. Look, this is all from training since I was a child."
Dugu Yan's gaze lingered unconsciously on his arm: "Hmph, much more pleasing to the eye than that muscle-bound idiot Yu Tianheng."
"Oh?" Chu Xinghe leaned closer, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Does Sister Yan Yan often observe boys' physiques?"
"You!" Dugu Yan slapped him in embarrassment and anger. "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll kick you out!"
"Okay, okay, I was wrong." Chu Xinghe raised his hands in surrender, then changed the subject, "Speaking of which, what was Sister Yanyan's childhood like?"
Dugu Yan's expression softened: "When I was little, my parents were still alive..."
She suddenly stopped. "Wait, why are you asking me this all of a sudden?"
Chu Xinghe's eyes dimmed slightly: "Because my mother died in childbirth when I was just born..."
As he spoke, Dugu Yan's expression gradually became solemn.
When she heard Chu Xinghe describe his experience of losing both his parents and growing up relying on the kindness of others, she couldn't help but hold his hand.
"At least… you still have your grandfather who loves you," Chu Xinghe said softly. "I don't even have a single relative."
Dugu Yan's eyes welled up with tears: "Xinghe..."
"But now that Sister Yan Yan cares about me, it feels pretty good." Chu Xinghe suddenly smiled, breaking the heavy atmosphere.
"Who, who cares about you!" Dugu Yan hurriedly let go, but couldn't hide the blush on her face. "The tea is cold, I... I'll go get you a new cup."
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Chapter 57: Wanting to Give a Lonely Girl a Home
Dugu Yan quickly brought over another cup of freshly brewed tea, the steam forming a hazy mist under the lamplight.
Her slender fingers gently pushed the teacup, her emerald green eyes appearing and disappearing behind the tea mist.
"Sister Yan Yan's tea-making skills are getting better and better." Chu Xinghe took the teacup, a perfectly timed smile on his lips.
He observed Dugu Yan's reaction discreetly, feeling that the groundwork had been laid sufficiently.
Chu Xinghe carefully considered his words before speaking: "Sister Yan Yan, there's something I want to tell you. During tonight's anatomy class, I saw Ye Lingling standing alone in the corner, so I invited her to work on the assignment together..."
He recounted how he helped Ye Lingling in detail, his tone frank.
A hint of surprise flashed in Dugu Yan's emerald eyes, which then turned into understanding.
She gently stirred her teacup, her short purple hair gleaming softly under the light.
"Lingling is also a pitiful person." Dugu Yan's voice suddenly softened. "The inheritance of the Nine Heart Begonia is like an unbreakable curse."
She raised her eyes, her green eyes reflecting the flickering candlelight. "There can only be one successor in each generation, and there will never be more than two Nine-Heart Begonia Soul Masters in the world."
Chu Xinghe listened quietly, noticing that her fingertips were unconsciously rubbing the rim of the teacup.
This girl, who was usually as proud as a rose, now showed such deep empathy in her eyes.
"This innate sense of destiny," Dugu Yan's voice was almost inaudible, "made her live like an isolated island from a young age."
She suddenly laughed self-deprecatingly, "It's ironic, although I'm not a sociable person either, at least I actively chose to stay away. But she seems to have been pushed out of the crowd by fate."
Moonlight streamed through the window, casting dappled shadows on Dugu Yan's delicate profile.
Looking at the glimmer in her emerald eyes, Chu Xinghe felt that the time was about right.
He put down his teacup, the porcelain striking the wooden table with a crisp sound.
"I want to help her." His voice was soft, but filled with unwavering conviction, "so that the crabapple blossoming alone can also feel the warmth of the sun."
Dugu Yan was slightly taken aback, her emerald eyes gleaming under the light.
Her lips unconsciously curled up: "You're always like this, even though you've experienced so much darkness yourself, you always think about bringing light to others."
"Sister Yan Yan, there's something that's been bothering me." Chu Xinghe suddenly stopped smiling and his tone became serious.
Dugu Yan paused slightly as she poured tea, her emerald eyes lifting slightly: "What's wrong?"
"I'm worried…" Chu Xinghe deliberately dragged out his words, a sly glint in his eyes, "What if Ye Lingling and I get too close? Won't you get jealous?"
Dugu Yan's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly regained her composure and raised her chin: "Hmph, I'm not that kind of petty woman."
"Oh?" Chu Xinghe leaned closer, his warm breath brushing against her ear. "So, Sister Yanyan means... you're jealous of me now?"
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Dugu Yan's ears instantly flushed crimson, and she turned her face away in a panic. "We're just... just siblings..."
"Alright, alright." Chu Xinghe feigned disappointment and stepped back, shrugging. "If you say siblings, then they are."
Dugu Yan opened her mouth to explain, but was interrupted by Chu Xinghe's sudden solemn tone: "Sister Yan, I know I am not good enough for you right now."
He looked directly into those emerald-like eyes, "Once I break through to the Soul Master level, I will definitely confess my feelings to you formally."
Dugu Yan felt a warmth in her heart.
Even if I confessed my feelings now, she would blush and nod.
But since this young man wants to become more outstanding before expressing his feelings, let him be.
Thinking of this, her cheeks burned even hotter; she was a full seven years older than him.
"All you ever think about is these things..." She coughed lightly, trying to sound serious, her fingertips unconsciously twirling a strand of hair. "Can't you put more effort into your cultivation?"
"Yes, sir!" Chu Xinghe suddenly stood up straight and said seriously, "I will cultivate all night tonight and will not rest until I break through!"
The two looked at each other and burst out laughing at the same time.
...
Chu Xinghe stood at the entrance of the villa, the moonlight outlining his tall and straight figure.
He turned to Dugu Yan and gave her a gentle smile: "Sister Yan, I'm going back to cultivate. You should get some rest too."
Dugu Yan leaned against the door, her purple hair fluttering gently in the night breeze, her emerald eyes filled with reluctance: "Yes, remember not to push yourself too hard."
After taking a few steps, Chu Xinghe's expression gradually relaxed.
He raised his hand and wiped his forehead, even though there were no beads of sweat there.
A night breeze brought a touch of coolness, clearing his feverish mind somewhat.
"I almost messed up..." he muttered to himself.
Just now in the villa, Dugu Yan's expectant eyes almost softened his heart.
But he knew very well that now was not the time to define their relationship, as Ye Lingling's relationship had only just begun to progress.
Chu Xinghe stopped and looked back at the villa window, which was still lit.
Dugu Yan is a good girl, warm and sincere, and she has nothing to hide from him.
If Ye Lingling hadn't been so attractive, he probably would have been devoted to Dugu Yan.
However, he quickly dismissed the thought as soon as it surfaced.
He shook his head with a wry smile and continued walking forward.
The moonlight stretched his shadow long, trailing it alone on the stone path.
Chu Xinghe knew he was playing with fire, simultaneously stirring Dugu Yan's heartstrings and getting closer to Ye Lingling.
But when it comes to feelings, who can really say what's right and wrong?
He was simply pursuing what he truly wanted: to give those lonely girls a home.
"Let's wait a bit longer, our strength isn't enough yet..."
He spoke softly to the night sky, as if making a promise to someone.
The night wind swirled up a few fallen leaves, as if silently condemning his indecisiveness.
Chu Xinghe tightened his collar and quickened his pace toward his dormitory.
He really needs to practice diligently tonight.
It's not just about improving my skills, but also about clearing my chaotic thoughts.
...
The next day, early morning.
Chu Xinghe slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.
Last night, he did not decide to cultivate all night on a whim, but rather he keenly sensed that his soul power had reached the bottleneck of the twenty-fourth level peak.
The radiance of soul power gathered at his fingertips was more solid than ever before; he had broken through to level twenty-five in soul power.
A level 25 Soul Master at the age of ten is an achievement that is extremely rare in the entire Heaven Dou Empire.
"Tang San shouldn't have broken through to level 25 yet, right?" He looked at the soul power flowing in his palm, lost in thought.
In my memory, the Tang God King would not reach level 29 for another two years, but I am already ahead of him.
Thinking of how Yu Xiaogang stubbornly kept Tang San, who possessed innate full soul power, at Notting Academy for six years, Chu Xinghe couldn't help but chuckle. This gave him a rare opportunity to catch up.
After a quick wash, he made an exception and skipped his morning exercise, heading straight to the simulated training area in the heart of the academy.
As he walked through the corridor shrouded in morning mist, he couldn't help but think of the rudimentary training ground at the Battle Maniac Academy, which was nothing more than a few soul guide stones pieced together.
However, the simulated training area in front of us, which was built with the full effort of the royal family, is a completely different scene.
Beneath the towering dome, dozens of independent training rooms are scattered throughout, each room specially arranged according to the characteristics of different martial souls.
The air was filled with rich spiritual energy; even just standing at the entrance, one could feel the speed at which one's soul power circulated significantly faster.
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Chapter 58 The Gap Between Imagination and Reality
The teacher on duty was checking the student information in the roster when he saw Chu Xinghe approaching and immediately smiled.
"Chu Xinghe?" The teacher on duty smiled broadly. "The Education Commission just issued a special approval order yesterday, and your permission has been adjusted to be unlimited all day long."
He handed over a special card, saying, "This is a special pass that allows you to freely enter and exit all the simulated training rooms."
Chu Xinghe's pupils contracted slightly, not expecting the Education Committee's promise to fully support him to the point of exhaustion to be implemented so quickly.
"Excuse me..." he began cautiously, "which education commission granted this special approval?"
The teacher on duty replied earnestly, "This is a special approval order jointly signed by three members of the Education Commission."
Chu Xinghe felt a warmth in his heart. After thanking the teacher on duty, he walked towards the fire attribute training area.
Pushing open the heavy stone door carved with flame patterns, Chu Xinghe immediately felt a wave of heat rushing towards him.
He took a deep breath and stepped into the training room, which was specially designed for fire-attribute soul masters.
The fire-attribute crystals embedded in the surrounding walls emitted an orange-red light, and the arrays engraved on the ground lit up one by one with his footsteps.
Chu Xinghe sat cross-legged on the central training platform, his Agumon martial spirit automatically possessing him, the orange dragon scales gleaming in the firelight.
He could clearly feel that, with the support of the simulated environment, the soul power within his body was circulating at nearly twice the usual speed.
With each breath, a rich fire-elemental energy surges into the meridians.
"As expected of a training ground built with heavy investment by the royal family..." Chu Xinghe closed his eyes and concentrated, sighing inwardly.
...
At 8:55, Chu Xinghe stepped into the training field on time.
Dugu Yan immediately went to greet him, a bright smile on her face: "Xinghe, you've come."
Today, she specially tied up her signature short purple hair, revealing her fair neck, and also changed to a pair of jade earrings, which sparkled beautifully in the sunlight.
"Sister Yan Yan." Chu Xinghe nodded in response, his gaze gentle.
This scene caused Yu Tianheng, who was not far away, to turn gloomy.
The interaction between the two was like a sharp knife, piercing his heart.
He strode forward, his voice laced with suppressed anger: "Yanzi, there's something I have to tell you. Yesterday during theory class, I saw this kid trying to chat up Ye Lingling."
Chu Xinghe looked confused: "Senior Yu, have you misunderstood something? I was just having an academic exchange with Senior Ye Lingling."
"Academic exchange?" Yu Tianheng sneered. "I think you have ulterior motives."
Dugu Yan frowned and interrupted, "Yu Tianheng, it's Xinghe's freedom to associate with whomever he wants. Besides, they're just having normal conversations. What right do you have to interfere?"
"Don't you understand?" Yu Tianheng said urgently, "He's clearly toying with your feelings."
Dugu Yan scoffed, "It's ironic that you're saying that. Who in Tiandou City doesn't know about your romantic escapades, Young Master Yu?"
Yu Tianheng's face stiffened: "That's all in the past. My feelings for you are genuine."
"Enough," Dugu Yan said coldly. "My affairs are none of your concern."
Yu Tianheng clenched his fist: "You really trust this kid that much?"
"At least he won't be like some people who say they're sincere while frequenting brothels and other places of pleasure." Dugu Yan glanced meaningfully at Yu Tianheng. "The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan is notorious for its womanizing."
Yu Tianheng tried his best to explain: "That was just to satisfy my physiological needs. I promise that after I'm with you, I will never go to that kind of place again."
"Disgusting." Dugu Yan coldly uttered four words.
These four words plunged Yu Tianheng into an icy abyss; he had never heard Dugu Yan utter such hurtful words before.
Chu Xinghe maintained a perfectly measured silence throughout, only gently patting the back of Dugu Yan's hand.
Feeling the warmth from Chu Xinghe's hand, Dugu Yan felt much more at ease.
In the distance, under the shade of a tree, Ye Lingling stood quietly, her face hidden by a black veil, but her clear, cold eyes were fixed on the movements on the training field.
Yun Wuyai stood upright beside her, occasionally stealing glances at her reaction, his whole body eager to try.
When the clock struck nine, Qin Ming stepped into the training field on time.
Before he could even speak, Yun Wuyai had already dashed to the center of the arena and declared loudly, "Yu Tianheng, I challenge you!"
This sudden challenge made Qin Ming frown: "Yun Wuyai, are you sure?"
His gaze swept back and forth between the two men, practically screaming "overestimating yourself" on his face.
The training ground erupted in an uproar.
The trainees whispered among themselves, some muttering, "Are all the freshmen this brave?"
Yun Wuyai glanced in Ye Lingling's direction out of the corner of his eye and saw that she was indeed looking at him, and his spirits immediately lifted.
Although that look was more like looking at a fool, he automatically interpreted it as attention towards him.
"Fine! Very well!" Yu Tianheng, already burning with anger, sneered repeatedly. "It seems I've been taken for a fool."
Qin Ming confirmed again: "Yun Wuyai, this is not child's play. Yu Tianheng is a level 33 Soul Master. Are you sure you want to challenge him?"
"It's precisely because he's strong enough," Yun Wuyai said confidently. "If I, Yun Wuyai, am going to fight, I'll fight the strongest!"
In the crowd, Dugu Yan tugged at Chu Xinghe's sleeve: "Isn't this your friend? Aren't you going to stop him?"
Chu Xinghe coughed lightly, trying to remain serious: "Perhaps... he wants to test his own strength."
He lowered his head, his shoulders trembling slightly as he suppressed the urge to laugh.
Qin Ming sighed and waved for everyone to step back: "In that case, let's stop here."
He glanced at Yu Tianheng and said, "Remember, this is just a friendly spar."
Yu Tianheng nodded with a sinister grin, but the anger in his eyes was about to burst forth.
...
A battle is about to break out.
A cold glint flashed in Yu Tianheng's eyes, and his entire body erupted with dazzling blue lightning. With a deafening dragon roar, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul instantly possessed him.
"Third Soul Skill, Thunderous Fury!"
As the purple soul ring shone brightly, countless electric snakes burst forth from Yu Tianheng's body, forming a violent lightning domain within a three-meter radius around him.
Electric snakes intertwined into a web, emitting a chilling crackling sound.
Yun Wuyai's pupils contracted sharply, and his hand holding the gun trembled slightly.
He never expected that Yu Tianheng would be so unethical, directly using his strongest soul skill to deal with a great soul master.
The Star Spear hummed in his hand, yet seemed utterly powerless.
"This..." Yun Wuyai's Adam's apple bobbed, cold sweat beading on his forehead. "Senior Yu, it was just a friendly spar..."
Yu Tianheng had no intention of giving Yun Wuyai any chance, and his yellow spirit ring lit up immediately afterward. He hadn't forgotten the painful lesson he learned yesterday from letting Chu Xinghe make the first move.
"Second Soul Skill, Thunderous Might!"
The electric snakes surrounding Yun Wuyai suddenly surged, shooting towards him with a blinding blue light.
"Ugh!"
Yun Wuyai hastily parried with his spear, the Starry Night Spear unleashing a silver light curtain.
However, the power of the lightning was too violent; several bolts of electricity broke through his defenses and struck him hard. His body was instantly struck as if by lightning, his muscles spasmed uncontrollably, and his movements became extremely sluggish.
He bit his tongue to try and stay alert, only to see that Yu Tianheng's right claw had already condensed into a terrifying thunder dragon claw.
"First Soul Skill, Thunder Dragon Claw!"
The air twisted and exploded under the dragon's claws. Yun Wuyai hastily activated his first soul skill, "Starlight Splashes," and his silver spear instantly transformed into dozens of spear shadows, rushing towards the thunderous dragon's claws like meteors.
"boom!"
The dragon claws collided with the spear shadows, producing a thunderous sound. However, after only a brief stalemate, the silver spear shadows shattered like bubbles.
The Thunder Dragon Claw, its power undiminished, slammed heavily into Yun Wuyai's chest.
He was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, spitting out a mouthful of blood in mid-air before crashing heavily to the ground ten meters away.
"Cough..." Yun Wuyai knelt on one knee, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
Yu Tianheng unleashed another thunderous attack, completely paralyzing Yun Wuyai.
He stepped forward slowly, his dragon claws transforming into palms, striking with both hands.
"Slap! Slap!"
The crisp sound of a slap echoed across the training ground.
Yun Wuyai's cheeks quickly swelled and turned red, and he begged incoherently, "Don't...don't hit my face..."
Only now did he truly understand what it meant to have "a vivid imagination but a harsh reality".
Yun Wuyai originally intended to emulate Chu Xinghe by first seizing the initiative with overwhelming force, then gracefully admitting defeat, leaving Ye Lingling with the impression of "defeat with honor".
Unexpectedly, Yu Tianheng didn't fall for it at all and immediately unleashed his killing move, leaving him no chance to perform.
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Chapter 59 Dugu Yan's Heart-Fluttering Moment
Dugu Yan stood at the edge of the training field, her emerald green eyes filled with disdain.
Watching Yu Tianheng's almost furious rampage in the arena, she couldn't help but scoff: "Xinghe, is this idiot really your friend? He dares to challenge Yu Tianheng with his paltry skills?"
Chu Xinghe's lips curled into a faint smile: "He's someone I can barely call an acquaintance. Back in Hope City, the dean of their Heavenly Spirit Academy brought him to our War Maniac Academy to challenge them, and the result was..."
He shrugged. "I beat them senseless."
"Then you'd better stay away from him." Dugu Yan wrinkled her nose in disgust. "This kind of brainless idiot will drag you down with him sooner or later."
The other trainees in the special training class around them also started whispering among themselves.
Someone scoffed, "I thought it would be another ruthless character like Chu Xinghe, but it turns out he's all bark and no bite."
Some even shook their heads: "If you don't have the ability, don't try to act like someone else. Isn't that just humiliating yourself?"
In the center of the arena, Yun Wuyai's face was swollen like over-fermented dough, a mixture of blue and purple.
He wailed incoherently, "I...I give up!"
However, Yu Tianheng ignored him and continued to slap him like raindrops.
A twisted sense of pleasure flickered in his eyes, as if the disheveled figure before him was none other than Chu Xinghe, who had humiliated him yesterday.
"Yu Tianheng!" Qin Ming finally spoke up, "That's enough!"
He frowned. Although he felt that Yun Wuyai had brought it upon himself, as a teacher he had to maintain basic fairness.
Yu Tianheng reluctantly let go, leaving Yun Wuyai slumped to the ground like a rag doll.
He shook his numb hand and said coldly, "Remember this in the future. Not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can provoke me."
Qin Ming shook his head inwardly as he looked at Yun Wuyai's miserable state.
In the world of Soul Masters, those who lack strength but try to show off often end up like this.
Qin Ming glanced at the time and had to suppress his impatience. He said to Ye Lingling in the corner, "Ye Lingling, could you please treat Yun Wuyai?"
Ye Lingling remained silent as yesterday, her expression unreadable beneath the black veil.
She walked slowly, her slender hand gently lifting, and the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul quietly bloomed. Pink healing light shone on Yun Wuyai's swollen face, just like when she treated Yu Tianheng yesterday, only the object was different.
"Hmm~" Yun Wuyai squinted his eyes comfortably, and the pain on his face quickly subsided.
He was secretly delighted: "This was Ye Lingling treating me personally, which is practically skin-to-skin contact!"
A silly smile unconsciously crept onto Yun Wuyai's lips.
Ye Lingling caught a glimpse of his blissful expression out of the corner of her eye, and the corner of her mouth twitched almost imperceptibly beneath the black veil.
She had treated countless injured people, but this was the first time she had ever seen someone show such a blissful expression after being beaten.
"That's enough." Qin Ming frowned and interrupted, "I think he's almost recovered, there's no need to waste your soul power any more."
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling immediately withdrew her martial spirit, turned around and left, her movements swift and decisive as if she were avoiding something dirty.
"Wait!" Yun Wuyai hurriedly shouted, pointing to his still slightly swollen cheek, "Lingling, this needs some more treatment, give it another shot."
"Vulgar!" Ye Lingling suddenly stopped and turned around to scold him.
Even when she's cursing, her voice remains soft and gentle, like a feather brushing against your ear, making it impossible to get angry.
"Yun Wuyai!" Qin Ming shouted sharply, his Soul King-level pressure causing the surrounding air to freeze. "Return to the team immediately!"
Yun Wuyai immediately wilted, shrunk his neck, and slunk back into the crowd, not forgetting to steal glances at Ye Lingling's departing figure.
The surrounding trainees cast disdainful glances, and some muttered under their breath, "What a disgrace."
After Yun Wuyai slunk back to the team, Qin Ming looked around at everyone and said in a loud voice, "Starting today, in addition to daily training, you will also need to set aside one day each week to go to the Great Soul Arena for practical combat training."
Before the words were even finished, the noble students burst into wails.
Yu Feng exaggeratedly clutched his chest: "My God, isn't this training intensity enough?"
Oslo also shook his head with a worried look: "The Great Soul Arena is a place where real battles are fought."
Upon seeing this, Qin Ming couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.
His training plan already took into account the aristocratic students' ability to cope, with two days of rest per week, and four days of regular training and only one day spent in the Great Soul Arena.
Back in Shrek Academy, you couldn't even graduate if you didn't get the Silver Soul Badge.
Just then, Chu Xinghe suddenly raised his hand to signal.
Qin Ming frowned, wondering if even this outstanding new student was going to complain?
He asked in a deep voice, "Chu Xinghe, what are your opinions?"
"Reporting, teacher," Chu Xinghe stood ramrod straight, "I request permission to fight in the Great Soul Arena every day."
Qin Ming was taken aback at first, then his brows relaxed: "The Education Committee has given special instructions that you can arrange your own cultivation plan, and the academy will fully cooperate."
As he spoke, he gave Chu Xinghe a meaningful look, "It seems the three education commissioners have high expectations for you."
Chu Xinghe was shocked, not expecting the academy to grant him such a great deal of autonomy.
Yu Feng, standing to the side, curled his lip and muttered under his breath, "What's with the pretense? Going to the Great Soul Arena every day, aren't you afraid of exhausting yourself..."
Oslo nudged him with his elbow: "You're not convinced? Go challenge him then."
"Me?" Yu Feng's eyes widened, and he lowered his voice, "Are you kidding me! He's a ruthless character who can suppress the boss."
As she spoke, she secretly glanced at Yu Tianheng, who was standing at the front of the group, "Although it was only a temporary suppression, he was still a level 33 Battle Soul Venerable!"
Ultimately, with Qin Ming's insistence, all the trainees in the special training class embarked on their journey to the Heaven Dou Grand Arena.
...
The magnificent buildings of the Heavenly Dou Grand Arena gleamed in the sunlight, far more grand and spectacular than the Grand Arena in Hope City.
The main venue was magnificent and surrounded by thirty-six sub-venues. The entire complex could accommodate more than 100,000 spectators, showcasing the immense financial strength of the Heavenly Battle Arena.
Qin Ming clapped his hands to bring the students' attention back: "Today's task is for each of you to complete one solo Soul Battle and one duo Soul Battle. After that, you are free to move around."
Dugu Yan sighed softly and said to Chu Xinghe beside her, "Xinghe, it's a pity you haven't reached level 30 yet, so we can't team up for now."
Chu Xinghe smiled gently: "Don't worry, Sister Yanyan, I will work even harder and strive to achieve a breakthrough as soon as possible."
"Don't misunderstand," Dugu Yan hurriedly explained, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes. "I didn't mean to look down on you..."
"I understand," Chu Xinghe interrupted her softly, his eyes full of understanding.
This considerate attitude warmed Dugu Yan's heart.
Just then, Yu Tianheng strode over with confident steps.
As one of only two Soul Masters in the special training class, he naturally stood next to Dugu Yan: "Yanzi, you still have to rely on me at crucial moments."
He deliberately raised his voice and looked at Chu Xinghe with a provocative gaze.
Dugu Yan frowned, about to speak, but Chu Xinghe spoke first: "Yu Tianheng, don't be too smug."
He looked directly into the other person's eyes, his voice neither humble nor arrogant, "When I break through to the Soul Master level, the first person I will challenge is you."
Yu Tianheng's face instantly darkened: "Fine, the loser will automatically withdraw and stay away from Yanzi."
"It's a deal!" Chu Xinghe agreed decisively.
"Xinghe…" Dugu Yan anxiously tugged at his sleeve, "You don't need to argue with him. I would never have chosen him in the first place."
Chu Xinghe turned and gazed at Dugu Yan, his eyes gentle yet firm: "I understand your feelings. But as a man, I can't let others think that I need the protection of the one I love."
He gently grasped Dugu Yan's hand, "I will prove with my own strength that I am worthy of you."
Sunlight shone on Chu Xinghe's resolute profile, giving him a golden halo.
Dugu Yan was momentarily lost in thought, her heartbeat quickening involuntarily.
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Chapter 60 The Dragon and Tang Duo and Their "Good Friends"
After Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan left, Ye Lingling gracefully approached Qin Ming. Her soft voice came from beneath the black veil: "Teacher, do I also need to participate in the Soul Battle?"
Qin Ming pondered for a moment: "Single Soul Battle can be skipped, but Double Soul Battle is mandatory."
He explained earnestly, "As a Nine-Heart Begonia Soul Master, you are destined to be an important member of the Heaven Dou Royal Team. Dual Soul Battles can hone your self-preservation abilities on the battlefield and teach you how to prolong your survival time in chaotic battles."
These words made Ye Lingling nod thoughtfully.
Just then, Yun Wuyai rushed over with a big smile: "Lingling, team up with me! Let 'Gun King' carry you!"
Ye Lingling subconsciously took a half step back, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly beneath the black veil.
She recalled the infatuated look on Yun Wuyai's face when she treated him before, and immediately shook her head firmly.
"Teacher," Chu Xinghe said, walking over at the right moment, "how about I team up with Ye Lingling?"
Qin Ming's eyes lit up: "This combination is good! Your strength is enough to protect Ye Lingling."
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling recalled the scene of Chu Xinghe overwhelming Yu Tianheng yesterday, and unconsciously nodded slightly.
"Brother Chu!" Yun Wuyai was struck dumb, clutching his chest and taking two exaggerated steps back. "This isn't what we agreed on! I went to challenge Yu Tianheng as you said..."
He immediately realized his mistake as soon as the words left his mouth and quickly covered his mouth.
Qin Ming couldn't help but chuckle: "I see."
He finally understood why Yun Wuyai had acted so rashly.
Ye Lingling also looked up in surprise, her small mouth slightly open under the black veil.
Chu Xinghe sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation: "I never expected you to be so useless, getting beaten so badly by Yu Tianheng."
"That's heartbreaking, Brother Chu!" Yun Wuyai wailed, dramatically kneeling on the ground. "Not only did I get a beating, but now I don't even have the chance to team up with the goddess..."
This farce caused the surrounding students to burst into laughter, and even the usually aloof Ye Lingling couldn't help but smile.
Chu Xinghe shook his head and gestured to Ye Lingling, "Let's go get ready."
Ye Lingling gave a soft "hmm," and the two left side by side, leaving Yun Wuyai standing there, beating his chest and stamping his feet in frustration.
...
Chu Xinghe and Ye Lingling arrived at the registration area for the two-person Soul Battle.
Chu Xinghe took out the gleaming silver battle spirit badge from his storage soul tool and politely asked the staff, "Do I need to re-register to team up with a new teammate?"
Upon seeing the silver Battle Spirit badge, the staff member's attitude immediately became more respectful: "Yes, sir. You need to re-register your combination information."
Ye Lingling's eyes, hidden behind the black veil, widened slightly.
She remembered that Teacher Qin Ming had said that one had to participate in at least a hundred battles to obtain the Silver Battle Badge, and that the win rate had to be above 70%.
The boy in front of me is only ten years old, yet he has already accumulated such rich practical experience.
"I often participated in Soul Battles when I was at the Battle Maniac Academy," Chu Xinghe explained gently, noticing Ye Lingling's surprise. "I teamed up with a good friend and played quite a few matches."
At this point, his tone suddenly became somber, "It's a pity that his talent was limited and he couldn't come to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy with me."
"He must be a very important friend of yours," Ye Lingling said softly, her voice tinged with envy.
In her view, a partner who can fight side by side for hundreds of battles must be a friend for life.
"Yes," Chu Xinghe's eyes shone with warmth. "Brother Zhao is my best brother. He will also apply to Tiandou Academy next year, and I believe he will succeed!"
"That's wonderful..." Ye Lingling murmured unconsciously.
She lowered her eyes and silently added in her heart: I also wish I had a good friend like that.
But the Nine-Heart Begonia's destiny dictates that she can only be an observer outside the crowd.
Ye Lingling slightly raised her eyes and met Chu Xinghe's focused gaze.
Chu Xinghe smiled slightly, his eyes sincere: "We'll become good friends like this in the future. Why don't we come up with a name for our group now, as the starting point of our friendship?"
"Ah!" Ye Lingling was startled by the sudden suggestion and took a half step back, her cheeks under the black veil slightly flushed.
The words "become good friends" and "participate in hundreds of battles together" stirred up ripples in her heart.
"You...you decide." She lowered her head, her voice barely audible.
For a long time, she had been used to hiding in a corner and letting others make decisions for her.
For her, taking the initiative to express her thoughts is more difficult than facing a formidable enemy.
Chu Xinghe gazed at the always silent girl before him and said gently, "How about we call ourselves the 'Dragon and Begonia Duo'? Your Nine Heart Begonia and my Agumon Dragon-type Martial Soul are a perfect match."
Ye Lingling nodded slightly, the black veil swaying gently with her movements.
For her, she would never speak up if a nod was sufficient to respond.
"Wait for me a moment," Chu Xinghe said softly. "I'm going to sign up for a single Soul Battle, and then we'll participate in a two-person Soul Battle together."
Seeing Ye Lingling nod again, he smiled slightly and led her towards the individual registration area.
When Chu Xinghe took out the gleaming gold badge from his pocket, Ye Lingling's eyes, hidden behind the black veil, suddenly widened.
"Please arrange a life-or-death battle." Chu Xinghe handed the Golden Battle Soul Badge to the staff member.
"Okay, we'll arrange it for you right away." The staff member was very respectful.
Ye Lingling unconsciously gripped Chu Xinghe's sleeve, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible: "A life-or-death battle... is too dangerous."
She originally thought that the double silver battle spirit badge was the limit, but she did not expect that Chu Xinghe actually possessed the even more precious life-and-death battle gold badge.
It's important to understand that the significance of a life-or-death battle far surpasses that of an ordinary game of strategy.
"I like this feeling of 'death is like the wind, always by my side.'" Chu Xinghe's lips curled up into a smile. Seeing Ye Lingling's shocked look, he explained with a smile, "Actually, my martial soul is very special. The closer I am to the brink of death, the more it can unleash its potential."
He suddenly leaned close to Ye Lingling's ear, his warm breath brushing against her sensitive earlobe: "Let me tell you a secret, my martial spirit can evolve, and the life-or-death battle is the opportunity for evolution."
Chu Xinghe's voice was very low, "I will only tell this secret to trusted friends, so don't tell anyone else, okay?"
Ye Lingling felt a surge of heat spread from the tips of her ears to her cheeks in an instant, and even through the black veil, her flushed face was visible.
She lowered her head in a panic, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to leap out of her chest.
This trust from her friend filled Ye Lingling with an unprecedented warmth.
She secretly vowed in her heart: even if it costs her life, she would never betray this trust.
Chu Xinghe smiled casually, "If I get injured later, you'll have to treat me."
Ye Lingling suddenly raised her head, her clear eyes beneath the black veil looking directly at Chu Xinghe, and said earnestly, word by word, "Of course, we are friends!"
She paused, then added solemnly, "They're good friends!"
This sudden sincerity made Chu Xinghe's heart tremble, and a strange throbbing spread through his chest.
Unlike his enthusiastic interactions with Dugu Yan, this pure friendship made him unconsciously suppress his smile and respond just as earnestly, "That's right, we are good friends."
He secretly added to himself: But in the future, we'll become the kind of "good friends" who sleep in the same bed.
Soon, Chu Xinghe's name came over the loudspeaker.
His opponent was a level 28 Great Soul Master whose Martial Soul was a One-Horned Wild Boar, and whose Soul Rings consisted of one white and one yellow ring.
Judging from the color of the spirit ring, the other party is of commoner origin. The age of the second spirit ring is probably not even as old as Chu Xinghe's first spirit ring of three hundred years, let alone his second spirit ring of seven hundred years.
After the match began, Chu Xinghe displayed an overwhelming advantage.
After Agumon's spirit was attached to him, his speed and strength completely overwhelmed his opponent.
Although his soul power was three levels lower, the high-quality soul rings completely made up for the difference.
"First Soul Skill, Crimson Dragon Claw!"
A crimson claw shadow flashed past, and the one-horned boar soul master rolled and dodged in a sorry state, but was still knocked to the ground by the aftershock.
Chu Xinghe did not press his advantage, but waited for his opponent to get back up before launching another attack.
This effortless demeanor made Ye Lingling in the stands unconsciously clench the hem of her clothes.
Finally, with a beautiful Crimson Dragon Claw strike from Chu Xinghe, his opponent was pierced through the body.
The referee announced loudly: "The winner is Chu Xinghe!"
The entire battle lasted no more than three minutes, and Chu Xinghe didn't even use his second soul skill.
He gave Ye Lingling in the stands a victory sign, a confident smile on his lips.
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