By the time afternoon arrived!
Outside the manor where Chen Yuan lived, two beautiful figures appeared. They were none other than Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.
Ning Rongrong pulled Zhu Zhuqing into the manor and called out as they entered the courtyard:
"Brother Chen Yuan, are you here?"
Hearing the voice, Chen Yuan immediately woke from his meditation. He checked his body and found that his injuries and soul power had mostly recovered.
He stood up, stretched, and then walked to the door, opening it. Seeing not just one but two people—Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing—he was slightly surprised and said:
"Rongrong, you're here. And Zhuqing too? Did you come together?"
Both girls' eyes lit up when they saw Chen Yuan. Zhu Zhuqing, being reserved and introverted, simply nodded. Ning Rongrong, lively and cheerful, pouted and said:
"It's been so long, and you haven't come to see me. I had no choice but to bring my friend to find you."
Chen Yuan's face showed a hint of apology:
"I'm sorry. I've been busy practicing swordsmanship and meditating, so I haven't had the chance to visit you."
Ning Rongrong wasn't truly angry. Hearing this, her eyes sparkled as she said:
"Oh, I see. Well, I forgive you. But, Brother Chen Yuan, today you have to come with us to the Great Spirit Arena for some battles. You can't just stay at home all the time. Training should be balanced with rest."
The spirit battle plot was starting earlier than he remembered. Chen Yuan thought to himself, curious to see how things would unfold. He nodded and agreed:
"Alright. I've made a breakthrough in my training today, so it's a good time to go out. We can also have lunch and dinner in the city."
At these words, the two girls reacted differently. Zhu Zhuqing looked at Chen Yuan again and noticed that his aura was like an unsheathed divine sword—sharp, fierce, and unstoppable. He had indeed become stronger.
Ning Rongrong, though happy about Chen Yuan's breakthrough, immediately said:
"Brother Chen Yuan, let's go quickly. Once we're in Suotuo City, we'll have a big meal."
Chen Yuan smiled and nodded:
"Wait a moment. Let me change my clothes. I'm still wearing my training outfit."
After speaking, Chen Yuan went back inside and took out a casual outfit from his storage soul tool. His hair wasn't particularly neat, but even casually draped over his shoulders and back, it gave him a carefree, dashing appearance. Handsome people always looked good, no matter what.
When he reopened the door and stepped outside, the two girls couldn't help but glance at him frequently. Chen Yuan chuckled and said:
"Let's go. By the way, how has the training at your academy been going lately?"
The trio—one man and two women—left the manor and headed toward Suotuo City.
Chen Yuan's question opened the floodgates for Ning Rongrong. She recounted everything that had happened recently and concluded:
"That so-called Master Yu Xiaogang only taught us for one day before he got so frustrated that he refused to teach us anymore. The so-called 'foremost theorist in the soul master world'? What a joke."
"After that, our training has been morning physical training—running twenty laps around the academy—and afternoon combat training at the Great Spirit Arena. According to the academy's graduation requirements, we have to earn a Silver Spirit Badge to graduate. As a support-type soul master, I have to team up with someone for battles."
At this point, Ning Rongrong wrapped her arms around Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist, pulling her close. The two girls pressed tightly together, and Ning Rongrong continued with a smile:
"Luckily, Zhuqing is willing to help me. We registered a team called **Seven Treasure Spirit Cat**. Our record is 19 battles, 12 wins, and 7 losses. For Great Soul Master-level battles, our record is pretty good. Now, we're the best of sisters."
Being hugged by Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing seemed a little uncomfortable but didn't struggle. The sight of two uniquely beautiful girls clinging to each other was undoubtedly pleasing to the eye.
Chen Yuan couldn't help but glance at them a few more times before smiling and saying:
"Zhuqing, thank you for looking after Rongrong. I'll have to trouble you for a while longer."
Zhu Zhuqing immediately responded seriously:
"Don't worry. Rongrong is my good sister. Her support has greatly enhanced my abilities. Even when facing two opponents, I can handle them with ease. Plus, we don't push for consecutive wins. If we encounter an opponent we can't beat, we know when to concede. That's why we've never suffered any serious injuries…"
At this point, Zhu Zhuqing bit her lower lip, her cool and composed face showing a hint of determination. She said:
"Chen Yuan, I know this might be presumptuous, but I want to ask—if you were to go all out, how powerful could you be?"
Seeing how serious she was, Chen Yuan thought for a moment and replied:
"If I were to go all out, I could fight a Soul King."
Chen Yuan wasn't lying. If he used all his abilities, he could definitely take on a Soul King. But if he wanted to escape, with his Golden Feather Wings, the Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone, and his third soul skill, **Sword Wings Like Flight**, even a Soul Douluo wouldn't be able to stop him. Back then, the Dragon-Snake Duo had apologized because they couldn't do anything to Chen Yuan and didn't want to provoke a conflict, offending Chen Yuan and the forces behind him—Chen Xin and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Even so, Zhu Zhuqing was shocked. A Soul Elder claiming he could fight a Soul King? If anyone else had said this, she wouldn't have believed it. But coming from Chen Yuan, it didn't seem impossible.
Her dark eyes reflected Chen Yuan's handsome face, and the image lingered for a long time.
After answering Zhu Zhuqing's question, Chen Yuan fell into deep thought again:
'The plot has changed. Yu Xiaogang only cares about Tang San and Xiao Wu, ignoring the others. The Shrek Seven Monsters haven't formed a team. They only participate in one-on-one or two-on-two battles. It's unlikely they'll encounter the Imperial Douluo Team. So, I'll have to go to the Great Spirit Arena myself and keep an eye on the team battles. I need to see when the Imperial Douluo Team arrives and find an opportunity to get acquainted with Dugu Yan. I'll talk to her about poisoning and try to lure out Dugu Bo. After all, only he knows the exact location of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.'
In no time, the trio arrived in Suotuo City. After all, they weren't slow, and the distance wasn't far.
Once inside the city, they strolled around, looking for a restaurant to have a big meal, just as Ning Rongrong had suggested.
Coincidentally, as they were searching for a restaurant, they ran into Dai Mubai, who was on his way to a hotel.
Zhu Zhuqing's expression immediately darkened. Her face was filled with disgust, annoyance, and revulsion.
Dai Mubai, on the other hand, was in a bad mood. He had been waiting for a chance to catch Zhu Zhuqing alone, but she and Ning Rongrong had formed a team and were often inseparable. After being beaten up last time, he didn't dare to provoke them again.
This time, after holding back for so long, he had come to the city to have some fun. But now, they had crossed paths.
(End of Chapter)
Word Count : 1,256
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