Compared to promises that couldn't be quantified, Wang Qi preferred tangible benefits.
Huo Wushuang had given Wang Qi a pass to cultivate in the intermediate training room for a month, so Wang Qi naturally had to treat him to a meal.
As for the conflict? What conflict? Who knows, Wang Qi might find that the Mountain Fire Intermediate Soul Master Academy was inferior to the Blazing Fire Academy when he inspected it, and then he'd have to go back to the Blazing Fire Academy.
If they strained their relationship now, he'd definitely be the one who suffered.
"Brother Wang Qi, although we had a little conflict before, I think it can actually bring us closer."
"Tch, I really don't know what's so great about a little brat. His soul power is only level fourteen, what will happen then..."
Huo Wushuang quickly stopped Huo Wu from saying what she was about to say, looking at Wang Qi apologetically.
Huo Wushuang had watched Wang Qi's matches this morning very carefully. Being able to defeat two soul masters with soul power above level eighteen without releasing his soul rings showed that Wang Qi's true strength was not as simple as his soul power level.
If Wang Qi joins Blazing Fire Academy, it will greatly boost the academy's development. At least in the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, Wang Qi's breakthrough to Soul Master will allow him to hold off most of the other academies' Soul Masters.
Watching the siblings' antics, Wang Qi rubbed his temples.
"Huo Wushuang, I know what you mean, and I can roughly guess your purpose. There are still three months until the start of the intermediate Soul Master academy season. I plan to use these three months to travel around and investigate which academy is more suitable for my cultivation."
"You two aren't the kind of people who are scheming, so I won't hide it from you. I only have two goals for this trip: Blazing Fire Academy and..."
"Mountain Fire Intermediate Soul Master Academy, right?" Huo Wushuang interrupted, saying directly.
"That's right, it's the Mountain Fire Intermediate Soul Master Academy. I think the reason your Blazing Fire Academy can't gather enough members for the next batch is precisely because of this Mountain Fire Intermediate Soul Master Academy."
"I won't consider anything too far away. What happens to the Mountain Fire Intermediate Soul Master Academy in the future is none of my concern. Right now, I just want to find a suitable place for my cultivation. So... Huo Wushuang, do you understand what I mean?"
Seeing that Huo Wushuang was about to refute him, Wang Qi immediately interrupted and stated his thoughts.
Wang Qi particularly liked a saying from a crosstalk comedian in his previous life: serving animals is much better than serving people.
So even though the three of them had a bit of an unpleasant argument at first, it didn't affect Wang Qi's very good impression of the brother and sister.
Fire attribute, straightforward personality—it's comfortable to be around people like that.
Huo Wushuang silently looked at Wang Qi, and finally nodded helplessly.
"Wu Shuang understands what you're thinking, Brother Wang Qi. Since things have come to this point, I don't seem to have any reason to continue inviting you. Come, let's eat some meat."
With the recruitment topic gone, the atmosphere among the three became even more harmonious. Wang Qi, judging from Huo Wu Shuang's attitude, roughly deduced that the educational resources of the Mountain Fire Intermediate Soul Master Academy were indeed superior to those of the Blazing Fire Academy's intermediate class.
The three of them walked together to the central square, watching the crowd gather again. Some analyzed the odds, some analyzed who was stronger, and others directly guessed who would win the championship in the Soul Master group and the Great Soul Master group.
The scene was very lively; at least from the perspective of the funding pool, the Great Soul Arena's move to establish itself in Blazing Fire City was quite successful.
Back to the competition, after the morning's selection through Soul Power pressure and the elimination rounds in the ranking matches, apart from Wang Qi, who was from outside Blazing Fire City, only three guards remained on the arena in the Soul Master group.
In the Douluo Continent, especially in the early stages, when Soul Skills were scarce, combat experience was often the decisive factor in determining the outcome of a match.
The side with the same cultivation level, soul power level, number of soul skills, more combat experience, and more attack methods has a greater probability of winning.
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This is why, in the end, only Wang Qi and three guards remained.
Standing below the arena, watching the battle between the guards, Wang Qi thoroughly enjoyed it.
Suddenly, he remembered a saying from his past life: "If you're taught by the same master, you can't break their moves."
The two guards' techniques were of the same origin, and their fight was quite intense, but no matter how fierce it was, neither could unleash a decisive blow.
The layman found it fascinating, but to the expert, it was rather boring.
"Let's congratulate Guardian Force Number Three on winning this match and advancing to the finals! Healing-type Soul Master, come here and help Guardian Force Number Three heal his injuries."
"Alright, let's now welcome the Third Generation Vermilion Bird, who has won two consecutive battles against opponents of higher levels and is known as the dark horse of this Soul Battle, to the stage. I wonder if the Third Generation Vermilion Bird can continue his dark horse momentum in this Soul Battle, continue to fight against opponents of higher levels, and win again?"
"Now, please welcome the Third Generation Vermilion Bird's opponent, Guardian Force Number Five, to the stage. Guardian Force Number Five..."
The soldier codenamed Guardian Force Number Five immediately summoned his Martial Soul, holding a spear with flames burning on its tip in his hand, and a yellow Soul Ring faintly glowing at his feet, in a state of gathering power, ready to launch an attack at any moment.
"You're strong. I can feel your power. As a warrior, I must give it my all. If you get injured because of me in the upcoming match, I apologize in advance."
Wow, Guardian Number Five's words almost made Wang Qi think he was the protagonist. He shook his head, banishing those unrealistic thoughts.
The moment he assumed a fighting stance, his Martial Soul was fully activated. Guardian Number Five, seeing Wang Qi's every move, grew even more serious.
"Martial Soul Flame Gun! Take this! First Soul Skill, Flame Assault!"
Guardian Number Five's soul rings shone brightly, unleashing full speed. A long bridge entirely formed of flames flew towards Wang Qi.
"So fast!"
Guardian Number Five's actions exceeded Wang Qi's expectations, forcing him to use his first soul skill.
Flames bound his body, yellow soul rings shone brightly, and a pair of completely black arm guards covered in magma patterns instantly appeared on his arms.
Crossing his arms to block the flaming spear that was about to pierce his chest, Wang Qi was about to shatter the spear when a flaming spearhead shot towards his head.
"Troublesome, really troublesome."
"Blazing Body Bind, Entangle!"
Activating his soul skill to its fullest extent, his arm guards became even harder. With a sudden swing, Wang Qi shattered the flaming spear. Simultaneously
, while dodging, Lin grabbed the Flaming Spear with one hand and aimed the other at Guardian Number Five.
Almost the instant the Flaming Spear disappeared from Wang Qi's hand, the wrist guard that had been wrapped around Wang Qi's arm transformed into a long bandage, directly binding Guardian Number Five. The flaming bandage, its temperature constantly rising, crackled as it wrapped around Guardian Number Five's body.
"Referee, he's unconscious. What's the result of this match?"
(End of Chapter)