After receiving Qian Daoliu's signal, Ye Xi silently took a step back. Her Spirit, Slaughter Angel, materialized behind her, and a yellow spirit ring continuously flickered at her feet.
Seeing the Spirit appear behind Ye Xi, Ma Hongjun seemed to grow interested, and the words of Dean Flender involuntarily surfaced in his mind.
Those who dare not stir up trouble are mediocre.
Thinking of this, Ma Hongjun's Spirit, Evil Fire Phoenix, appeared behind him, and a yellow spirit ring also flickered at his feet as he assumed a starting stance.
"Ma Hongjun, Spirit: Evil Fire Phoenix, Rank 13 Battle Spirit Master."
Ma Hongjun said with interest.
"Ye Xi, Spirit: Slaughter Angel, Rank 15 Battle Spirit Master."
Ye Xi also stated her Spirit.
Although this was an unwritten rule in the Spirit Master's world, she, Ye Xi, was not particularly fond of such rules.
"Rank 15?"
Upon hearing Ye Xi's spirit power Rank, a flash of surprise crossed Ma Hongjun's eyes.
And Ye Xi's figure moved at this moment.
Ye Xi's spirit ring flickered at her feet, and her First Spirit Ability: Blood Soul Blessing, was unleashed. Her body was enveloped in a blood-red light as she instantly appeared before Ma Hongjun.
Her fair fist struck Ma Hongjun's body, sending him flying backward.
With the full attribute amplification of her First Spirit Ability, Ye Xi's speed was incredibly fast. With just a flash, she had already appeared behind Ma Hongjun. Ye Xi lifted her leg and, looking at the backward-flying Ma Hongjun, directly slammed it down.
Ye Xi's leg struck Ma Hongjun's body, causing him to crash heavily onto the ground.
Just as Ye Xi was about to continue her assault, she heard a voice from behind.
"Wait, hold on."
As the voice sounded, a figure also walked out from behind.
The person who arrived was about forty or fifty years old, with a robust build and a somewhat cunning look on his face.
The newcomer first scrutinized Ye Xi's attire, then subtly glanced at the carriage behind her, a glimmer of thought flashing in his eyes, before a smile appeared on his face.
"Young Miss, my name is Flender, and he is my student."
"I apologize on his behalf for my student's offense just now. You have already taught him a lesson, so let's let this matter go."
Flender said, bowing slightly to express his apology.
"Dean..."
Ma Hongjun seemed to want to say something, but he was stopped by Flender's gaze.
And at this moment, Qian Daoliu's voice also sounded from behind.
"Ye Xi, come back."
Listening to Qian Daoliu's voice, Ye Xi retracted her Spirit and walked towards the direction of the carriage.
After Ye Xi stopped, Flender also checked Ma Hongjun's injuries. Upon discovering that Ma Hongjun only had superficial wounds, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"Dean, didn't you tell me that in our Shrek Academy, those who dare not stir up trouble are mediocre?"
"Why did you chicken out just now?"
Ma Hongjun crawled up from the ground, feeling the pain from the blows on his body, and gasped sharply.
"Didn't you notice that little girl's unusual attire?"
"That palace gown was custom-made with gold and silver threads. Could someone dressed like that be an ordinary person?"
Flender said, patting Ma Hongjun on the head.
"This clearly shows she's a child from a prominent Family, and her status within the Family must not be low."
"Do you think she has no backing?"
Her backing is sitting right in that carriage. If I had truly intervened, it would have been bullying the young. Do you think the person in the carriage would have just watched?"
Flender looked at the gradually receding carriage, a faint thought appearing in his eyes.
"Dean, so I just took that beating for nothing?"
Ma Hongjun's gaze turned to Flender.
"What else?"
It's best not to offend children from such unknown prominent Families if possible.
Fortunately, it's just superficial injuries, otherwise, I would have to spend money to treat your Spirit Master.
Flender withdrew his gaze, patted Ma Hongjun, and motioned for him to follow him back to the Academy.
After glancing at the departing carriage, Ma Hongjun followed Flender's pace.
...
On the other side.
Inside the moving carriage, Qian Daoliu gently stroked Ye Xi's hair, a smile on his face.
No mistakes, one-shot, one-release, one-content, one-by-one!
"Ye Xi, your performance in the battle just now was excellent."
"Decisive in your actions, without any sloppiness, which is very rare among peers."
Qian Daoliu said softly.
Although overall, she was still a bit naive, Ye Xi had only recently undergone her Spirit Awakening. To be able to do this, she could definitely be considered excellent among her peers.
As for Flender, who appeared later, Qian Daoliu had never paid him any mind. With his, Qian Daoliu's, strength, if he wanted to make a move, Flender wouldn't even be enough for a single slap.
Listening to Qian Daoliu's praise, Ye Xi's face couldn't help but break into a smile as she listened quietly.
Soon, the carriage stopped in front of a hotel, and Qian Daoliu and Ye Xi stepped out and entered the hotel.
After Qian Daoliu booked two luxurious rooms in the hotel, he took Ye Xi upstairs to find their rooms.
"Ye Xi, get a good rest today. We'll return to Spirit City tomorrow."
Arriving at the door of the room, Qian Daoliu instructed.
"I know, Grandpa."
Ye Xi agreed and walked into her room.
Qian Daoliu then entered the adjacent room.
Upon entering the room, Ye Xi briefly surveyed its layout before heading straight for the bathroom.
Looking at the bathtub in the bathroom, Ye Xi filled it with water and then directly stepped in, enjoying a comfortable bath.
Gently exhaling, Ye Xi's fingers tapped the bathtub one by one, a hint of thought appearing in her eyes.
"Although I awakened a very good Spirit, the Immortal Herb still needs to be obtained. It's just that the timing is slightly delayed."
"Currently, the focus is still on learning and training combat skills. Anyway, the immortal herb record has already been memorized, as long as I get the Immortal Herb before Tang San, that's all that matters."
Ye Xi muttered to herself, her azure blue eyes closing as she enjoyed the comfort of the bath.
After a long while, Ye Xi emerged from the bathtub, dried her wet hair with a towel, and then changed into the long dress she had bought not long ago.
Looking at the current time, Ye Xi briefly calculated in her mind and decided to Cultivate for four hours first, and then sleep for about three hours.
The benefit of doing this was not wasting time. Four hours of meditation could alleviate fatigue, and about three hours of sleep could completely restore her state to its Peak.
Thinking of this, Ye Xi immediately sat cross-legged on the bed and began to Cultivate through meditation.
As she meditated and Cultivated, Ye Xi could clearly feel her spirit power slowly increasing.
Soon, four hours passed. Feeling a bit tired, Ye Xi exited her meditation state, lay down on the bed, and fell into a deep sleep.