Chapter 71: Little Fox Hu Liena Instantly Defeats Ma Hongjun, Stunning Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong
Xiao Wu, locked in combat with Ma Hongjun, didn't notice Hu Liena observing from behind. Facing Ma Hongjun's phoenix flames, Xiao Wu unleashed her soul power, charging forward to use her speed and powerful legs to flatten him, as she had before.
"Hmph, little bunny, you think I'm easy to bully?" Ma Hongjun roared, clenching his fists. Crimson-purple flames erupted, enveloping him in his second soul skill, Phoenix Rising from the Ashes, shielding his body completely.
"What…" Xiao Wu retracted her raised leg. Though her soul power could withstand the flames briefly, she didn't want to ruin her stockings. She planned to retreat and find a weak point to strike.
Seeing her back off, Ma Hongjun grew smug, thinking she was scared. His eyes then caught Hu Liena's voluptuous figure and short, light yellow hair on the roadside. "Wow, beautiful woman, I love this…" he muttered, drooling through the flames, his phoenix form comically pig-like.
Hu Liena, sensing his lewd gaze, felt a wave of disgust. Ignoring him, she touched her lips, and four spirit rings rose from her feet. As one illuminated, an invisible wave rippled through the air.
Ma Hongjun, leering at her, suddenly froze. The scene shifted—morning turned to night, and Hu Liena's figure grew hazy. "What's going on? No… OMG, don't come over!" he screamed, collapsing as the flames vanished. Thrashing on the ground, eyes wide, he seemed to see something terrifying. "Mom, don't come! It's so dark… I miss my brothel! Boss Dai, save me!"
"What's wrong with this guy?" Xiao Wu blinked, stunned by Ma Hongjun's meltdown. "He was fine, now he's possessed?"
"I don't know," Ning Rongrong said, stepping beside Xiao Wu, both staring at the writhing Ma Hongjun.
Cuihua, frightened, ran to him, hugging him with worry. "Hongjun, what's wrong? Are you okay? I'm breaking up because I can't handle your spirit, not because I did anything wrong. Don't be like this…"
Despite his bullying, Cuihua seemed genuinely sad. Tang San, watching from the corner, sighed inwardly. "This fat boy's got some charm to win her heart."
"What's with this girl? Wasn't she just bullied?" Xiao Wu wondered.
Ning Rongrong pulled her aside. "Let's get back to the academy, Xiao Wu. You might've caused trouble, scaring him silly."
"Me? Scare him silly?" Xiao Wu pointed at herself, indignant. "I'm too cute! Look, I've got bunny ears!" Still, she agreed to leave, unaware Ma Hongjun was a Shrek student, thinking him a villager's kid gone mad. "Third Brother wasn't at his hut, but he should be back. Let's find him."
As they turned, Hu Liena approached, her fox eyes gleaming. "Hello, are you Shrek students?"
Ning Rongrong, composed, replied, "We're freshmen who joined yesterday. Can we help you?"
Hu Liena got to the point. "I'm looking for Tang San. Do you know him?"
Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong's expressions shifted, exchanging wary glances. Xiao Wu's eyes flared with hostility. "I know him, but why are you looking for Brother San?"
Hu Liena, older and experienced, noted Xiao Wu's jealousy, thinking, "This rabbit-like girl loves Tang San? As Bibi Dong's disciple, he must be exceptional. No surprise she likes him. I need to meet him."
"I'm his senior sister. Our master sent me to find him. I mean no harm," Hu Liena said politely.
"Senior sister?" Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong relaxed slightly, knowing Tang San had a mysterious master. Xiao Wu smiled, grabbing Hu Liena's arm. "So you're from Third Brother's teacher? I'm his younger sister, so we're friends! I'm Xiao Wu, like dancing. You?"
Hu Liena, startled, dodged slightly. "Hello, Xiao Wu. Take me to Tang San. Call me… Little Fox." She withheld her name, heeding Bibi Dong's warning about secrecy.
"Little Fox? Cute name! Your ears do look foxy!" Xiao Wu clapped, smiling. "Rongrong and I are heading to find Third Brother. Come with us!"
Hu Liena nodded, showing no hostility. Her mission was to bring Tang San to Spirit City, not to stir trouble—except with Ma Hongjun, whose lewd gaze prompted her to use her third spirit skill, ensnaring him in a nightmare with her innate charm.
Unlike Xiao Wu's charm, which required eye contact, Hu Liena's fox-like allure was far-reaching, capable of ensnaring opponents even with their eyes closed, as seen in the original novel against the Imperial Fighting Team. Her Spirit Hall training, combined with Bibi Dong's near-artifact dagger, made her a formidable Soul Sect, easily outmatching a level 37 Dai Mubai.
From his corner, Tang San watched, amused. "Hu Liena's charm took down Ma Hongjun in seconds. Xiao Wu and Rongrong are stunned. This Shura Field's getting crowded."
Zhu Zhuqing, drawn by the commotion, emerged, her cat-like eyes narrowing at Hu Liena. "Another rival for Tang San…" she muttered, her midnight kiss still fresh.
The courtyard buzzed with tension. Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing eyed Hu Liena, sensing a threat. Hu Liena, feeling Tang San nearby, scanned the area. "He's close… I'll find him."
Tang Hao, in the shadows, gripped his hammer. "Xiao San's drawing Spirit Hall and these girls. What's his game?"
Tang San's plan to lure Bibi Dong with Yu Xiaogang was on track, but Hu Liena's swift defeat of Ma Hongjun and the growing rivalry among the girls—Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and now Hu Liena—set the stage for a fierce battle of wits. With Bibi Dong's arrival looming, Tang San's schemes faced their ultimate test.
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