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Su Yan looked at the small girl standing before him and felt a sense of calm. The morning air was fresh, and the quiet of the room made the moment feel private. He knew they had work to do, but he wanted to tease her just a little bit before they started their serious training.
"Xiao Wu," Su Yan said softly, calling her by her name.
"We can cultivate now," she replied, her voice filled with a mix of excitement and a bit of nervousness. She was ready to begin their session, hoping to improve their shared strength.
Su Yan heard the little rabbit, yet he stayed deliberately still. He did not move a muscle, watching her reaction with a small smile playing on his lips. He wanted to see how she would respond to his sudden change of heart.
"Then right now I do not feel like cultivating the Spirit Fusion Skill," Su Yan stated firmly. "Unless you use a Spirit Ability first."
The little rabbit asked in puzzlement, "What Spirit Ability do you want me to use?"
"Your first Spirit Ability!" Su Yan replied.
Xiao Wu did not hesitate. She focused her energy and called out her powers. "Mutant Spirit, Soft Bones Demon Rabbit Spirit Fusion SkillâWaist Bow!"
The energy flared around them as the skill took hold. Su Yan felt the power surging, but he was not finished yet. He pushed her further, wanting to see the full extent of their combined potential through her different forms.
"Second Spirit, Kunpeng Spirit Fusion SkillâNock the Arrow," he commanded.
She followed his lead perfectly. "Mutant Spirit, Soft Bones Demon Rabbit Spirit Fusion SkillâSoft Bones Lock!"
"Second Spirit, Kunpeng Spirit Fusion SkillâDraw the Bow Without Releasing," Su Yan countered, testing her control over the energy.
"Mutant Spirit, Soft Bones Demon Rabbit Spirit Fusion SkillâA Thousand Miles in One Go!" Xiao Wu shouted, her movements becoming a blur of speed and grace.
"Second Spirit AbilityâCharm!" she added, trying to catch him off guard with her distracting technique.
Su Yan laughed and kept the pace high. "Second Spirit, Kunpeng Spirit Fusion SkillâDraw the Bow and Shoot the Arrow."
"Mutant Spirit, Soft Bones Demon Rabbit Spirit Fusion SkillâAll Rivers Return to the Sea," she finished, her breath coming in short gasps as the session finally reached its peak.
The next day arrived quickly at the Blue Tyrant Academy. The morning sun, symbolizing hope and light, shone onto Liu Erlong's dazed face in her room. She looked tired, as if she had not slept well at all. She gazed at the dawn outside the window, and there was a deep emptiness in her eyes. She felt a strange sense of loss that she could not quite explain.
How should she put it? Liu Erlong's temper was growing hotter by the day. She felt frustrated and angry, mostly at things she could not control. Just now she had dreamed of a scene that made her insanely envious. In her dream, there were three Bibi Dongs and only one Su Yan. The key was that all three versions of Bibi Dong had been completely satisfied with their time with him. Liu Erlong was green with envy just thinking about it.
Tsk tsk tsk. She shook her head to clear the thoughts. Liu Erlong finally realized the problem. It was not Su Yan who got triple the pleasure from the situation. The one who truly enjoyed triple the pleasure was that scoundrel Bibi Dong. That was how she woke upâconsumed by envy and a bit of self-pity.
She checked her communication device and saw the messages in the group chat.
"Liu Erlong: Old Woman, oh Old Woman, you⊠sigh⊠good morning."
"Liu Erlong: Little Rabbit???"
Seeing the Group Chat notification, Liu Erlong felt even more jealous. It felt like everyone was having a better time than she was.
"Damn it!" she muttered to herself. "You bastards, making me jealous in my dreams and still making me jealous after I wake up!"
"Yanzi is not a Swallow: First thing after waking upâpeck peck peck⊠huh?"
"Yanzi is not a Swallow: Little Rabbit, you⊠you youâŠ"
On the other side of the city, Dugu Yan shot upright in her bed. She looked over at her friend who was still resting peacefully. She reached out and fiercely pinched Ye Lingling's arm to wake her up.
"Are you still sleeping?" Dugu Yan asked loudly. "We have been pre-empted by the little rabbit. She got to him first!"
"Oh!" Ye Lingling opened her eyes groggily. She rubbed her face and thought for a moment before she replied. "Then it is our turn next. Yanzi, do you want to go first or should I?"
"UhâŠ" Dugu Yan's face lit up with a bright smile. "Now that you mention itâyes, it really is our turn. Why don't we go together?"
"What?" Ye Lingling's eyes snapped wide. The mere thought of both of them approaching him at once made her blush deeply.
Dugu Yan said slowly, "It is fine. We have slept in the same room for years. Good sisters do not stand on ceremony when it comes to things like this. Let us charge together and win him over."
"Big Cat in the Shadow: ???"
"Dark Avenger: Sister Xiao Tao, are you awake? We will reach Shrek City soon."
At the Crown Prince's Mansion, Qian Renxue was starting her day. The moment she woke up and saw a new group admin in the chat, she felt speechless. She knew the politics of the Spirit Hall and the various factions involved. At first, Bibi Dong and Tang Yuehua had wanted to watch the drama unfold. Was it a love triangle? A quadrangle? Or maybe even a pentagon?
"The scumbag wants them all!" she thought.
"I Am an Orphan: Scumbag."
"Hu Liena: ???"
"Call Me Her Majesty the Empress: Hu Liena is outâlet us devour her today, awoo!"
"Bo Saixi: Yesterday's plan was to eat Tang San's melon, right? I propose we postpone him. Let's focus on Hu Liena's melon today."
"Group Member No. 9: +1"
"Tang Yuehua: +1"
"Everyone: +1"
In Spirit City, inside the Pope's Bedchamber, Hu Liena was dumbfounded. She looked at the messages and felt a cold sweat break out.
"I am doomed," she whispered. "This bunch of women really holds a grudge."
She started to panic. If she ran away now, would she still make it? Could she escape the teasing of the others?
"Nine Treasures Little Princess: The Little Glutton is here!"
Sure enough, the day was starting with its usual chaos. Early this morning, Su Yan had called the little rabbit to eat a carrot. It was a simple breakfast, but it was interrupted. Xiao Wu was almost finished with her meal when Ning Rongrong sneaked into the room.
Before the little rabbit could react, more than half of her gains were snatched by Ning Rongrong. The young girl laughed as she took the food.
"Damn it!" Xiao Wu cried out. "Rongrong, you are a villain!"
"Hehehe!" Ning Rongrong joyfully patted the little rabbit's butt and left the room with her prize.
The little rabbit had no choice but to tidy up while eating the leftovers. She was still hungry and vowed to cook breakfast a second time. She would not let anyone take her food again. However, during the second round of cooking, Zhu Zhuqing arrived.
Zhu Zhuqing offered to help with the cooking. Xiao Wu smiled and said, "Zhuqing is so nice." But as soon as the food was ready, Zhu Zhuqing carried off more than half of it just like Ning Rongrong had done.
"Aaaaah!!" Xiao Wu screamed. That truly infuriated the little rabbit. She felt like everyone was picking on her today.
"Bibi Dong: Su Yan, you bastard, answer me. Were you scheming against me? Had I known your Spirit Ability beforehand, I would have opened the Spirit Fusion Skill from a distance. I absolutely would not have lost to you!"
"Bibi Dong: Little Bastard, you dared not fight me head-on. I was tricked by you yesterday!"
"Su Yan: Up and at 'emâit is time for breakfast!"
Back in the hotel, the atmosphere was a bit more relaxed. When Su Yan came downstairs with Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, they found that Dugu Yan and Ah Yin were already there waiting for them.
Today, Ah Yin looked exceptionally beautiful. She wore a blue-gold dress that was hemmed with golden ribbons. Her sapphire eyes were crystal-clear, and her aura was elegant and other-worldly. She looked like a goddess standing in the sunlight.
Xiao Wu exclaimed, "Auntie Ah Yin, you seem different today? You look so glowing!"
Ah Yin smiled and nodded at the young girl. "Yes, I used an Immortal Herb last night. My spirit power is fully restored now. I feel much stronger."
Ning Rongrong laughed and joined the conversation. "No wonder Auntie Ah Yin looks younger and prettier. The herbs really worked wonders."
Dugu Yan pulled Xiao Wu aside to a corner and whispered, "Little Rabbit, are you keeping the goodies to yourself now? Why didn't you share with us?"
Xiao Wu pouted and looked upset. "No way. Rongrong and Zhuqing snatched them all before I could even take a bite."
Dugu Yan looked confused. "???"
"Bibi Dong: Skip breakfastâanswer me right now!"
"Su Yan: Let me put it this way. Your Spirit Abilities are flashy but harmless to me. My abilities are made for killing. If we fought for real, you would die faster than you lost yesterday. It wouldn't even be a contest."
"Bo Saixi: Is he really that strong?"
"Su Yan: If you are willing to wash my feet, I will show you the world and all its secrets."
"Liu Erlong: I challenge you, Su Yan! If I lose, I will wash your feet myself. Come on! Let big sis see how tough you really are."
"I Am an Orphan: Your abacus beads are jumping into our bowls. You are being too obvious with your intentions."
"Ma Xiaotao: I want to challenge Su Yan too! I want to see his power."
"Red Dust Dream Dream Dream: +1"
"Yanzi is not a Swallow: Dream on, you bastards! You have to get in line behind me!"
"Group Member No. 9: ???"
"Everyone: 666."
Su Yan was half-laughing and half-crying at the messages. He put his phone away and served Dugu Yan a piece of tofu from the table. "Eat up. Once we are back in Suotuo City, I will take you and Lingling on a proper tour of the city. We can visit the shops and the markets."
"Mm!" Dugu Yan nodded happily, enjoying the attention.
In Spirit City, inside the Pope's Bedchamber, the mood was much more serious. Hu Liena was fully dressed and ready to leave early this morning. She was about to slip away through the door when a cold voice stopped her.
"Nana, where do you think you are going?" Bibi Dong called out.
Hu Liena froze. She turned around slowly to see her teacher watching her with a sharp gaze. She knew she was in trouble now. Yu Xiaogang had always told her that discipline was important, but right now, she just wanted to escape the awkwardness of the situation. She stood there, waiting to see what the Pope would say next.