Pah, Grandpa Was Playing Matchmaker

The girl flew into a rage at Tuoba Yan's explanation, fury surging within her heart.

The First Soul Ring beneath her feet abruptly rose and shone with dazzling light.

"First Soul Skill: Eerie Foxfire!"

With a wave of Hu Liena's jade-white hand, three clusters of bewitching Pink Fox Flames shot toward Tuoba Yan like arrows loosed from a bow, instantly filling the air with scorching heat.

"Dragon Step!"

Tuoba Yan shouted deeply, his footwork suddenly accelerating as his figure traced arcs like a Ghostly Figure, nimbly evading the foxfire's attacks.

Yet no matter where he dodged and weaved, the three clusters of foxfire seemed endowed with intelligence, relentlessly pursuing him like shadows.

When he leaped into the air, the foxfire rose after him; when he darted around the sofa, it followed close behind.

I've been marked!

Tuoba Yan was startled, immediately realizing what had happened.

During his intense fight with Hu Liena earlier, she must have unknowingly planted a Soul Power mark on him or used some kind of tracking secret technique.

Seeing that he could not evade the foxfire clinging to him like a festering bone sore, Tuoba Yan gritted his teeth and stopped dodging.

A yellow Soul Ring slowly descended from above his head. He abruptly halted and spat out a stream of blazing fire, which collided explosively with the foxfire.

In an instant, searing energy exploded through the air, consuming all three clusters of Pink Fox Flames.

"Oh ho..."

A seductive voice drifted over.

Hu Liena lightly placed a finger against her red lips, looking utterly enchanting as she giggled. "Little brother, I didn't expect you to have some skill!"

Her voice was soft and alluring to the bone, enough to make anyone's heart and mind sway.

Tuoba Yan actually stood there dazed for a moment.

Then Hu Liena's second Soul Ring began to pulse rapidly around her waist. A confident smile curved her lips, as if victory were already hers. That smile silently declared: I refuse to believe I can't deal with a little brat like you!

"Second Soul Skill: Fox Charm!"

Hu Liena gave a delicate shout and unleashed the Soul Skill she had obtained from a pink fox.

When this skill was used, she could charm her opponent through seductive words and gazes. Unless the opponent's spiritual power greatly surpassed hers, they would inevitably fall into a forced three-second stun.

She approached Tuoba Yan with slow, alluring catlike steps, unable to stop memories of her own experiences from surfacing in her mind.

At only eleven and a half years old, her Innate Soul Power had already reached Rank Nine, and she had successfully obtained her second Soul Ring several months ago.

Thanks to the unique advantages of the Simulated Training Grounds, her Soul Power Level had reached an astonishing twenty-five, far surpassing those of her age.

She was full of confidence in her future and firmly believed that she would break through to the Soul Elder realm by graduation.

Ever since moving into Zero Dormitory, Hu Liena had never suffered a defeat. Every challenger had fallen beneath her Charm Arts.

When Hu Liena reached Tuoba Yan, she suddenly clenched her fist and viciously punched toward his eye, gritting her teeth inwardly. You dared to "peek" at me bathing. I'll make you pay dearly!

Whoosh!

Her fist split the air with a sharp whistle, and it was about to strike Tuoba Yan's eyeball.

At the critical moment, Tuoba Yan reacted swiftly, raising his hand and firmly catching Hu Liena's fist.

Hu Liena had received charm training from childhood, leaving her skin delicate and soft. The sudden sensation made Tuoba Yan's heart tremble slightly.

"Little brother, you're really impressive!"

Hu Liena used her Charm Arts again, her voice cloyingly sweet, while her free left hand mercilessly swung toward Tuoba Yan's eye.

However, the same scene played out once more. Tuoba Yan easily caught her fist with his left hand.

Hu Liena's eyes widened. She could no longer remain composed, her face filled with shock as she cried out in disbelief, "How are you fine? Impossible! How can you ignore my charm?"

A smug curve formed at the corner of Tuoba Yan's lips.

It was all thanks to the thousand-year Saint Soul Grass he had consumed before. Its age was not particularly high, but as an immortal herb, it not only greatly enhanced his spiritual power, but also strengthened the resilience of his soul.

Because of that, Tuoba Yan's spiritual power surpassed Hu Liena's, rendering him almost completely immune to her charm.

He had already reached the peak of the Spirit Yuan Realm. His spiritual cultivation was comparable to the first stage of the Tang Sect's Purple Extreme Divine Eye—All-Seeing.

Without the help of the Saint Soul Grass, relying solely on the spiritual power he had gained through getting beaten during recent training, he would likely have needed to put in considerable effort to win today's battle.

"Sorry, I counter you." Tuoba Yan smiled smugly and raised a brow. "Still want to continue?"

That faint smile looked like naked mockery in Hu Liena's eyes.

Hu Liena was fiercely competitive and could not tolerate defeat. Rage immediately flared within her as she raised a leg and kicked at Tuoba Yan.

Tuoba Yan reacted quickly, pressing his knees together to barely block the blow. At the same time, he roared furiously, "You'd even use a dirty move like a Low Blow Kick? Are you trying to make me lose my family line?"

After her impulsive attack, Hu Liena saw the fury nearly bursting from Tuoba Yan's eyes and fell briefly dazed.

She had never experienced such an intense fight before, and that look frightened her into a slight panic.

"What are you doing?"

Taking advantage of her distraction, Tuoba Yan suddenly exerted force and threw the unsuspecting Hu Liena to the ground.

Hu Liena lay face-down with her back exposed. Just as she was about to struggle to her feet, Tuoba Yan swiftly sat on her lower back, pinning her firmly in place.

Hu Liena panicked, her voice turning shrill. "Hey, what are you doing? I'm warning you, don't you dare do anything stupid. If you dare do anything to me, I..."

Smack!

A crisp sound broke the standoff.

The sharp pain cut off Hu Liena's threat.

The anger Tuoba Yan had been holding back finally erupted. As he swung his palm down, he scolded furiously, "You ill-mannered brat! I already told you it was a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding! Can't you understand human speech? It'd be one thing if you refused to listen to an explanation, but you even used such vicious tricks. You deserve this!"

Smack!

Smack!

Smack!

Punishing slaps fell one after another, each carrying Tuoba Yan's dissatisfaction and indignation.

A strange, pleasant sensation drove Tuoba Yan to keep punishing her.

The next morning, after washing up, Tuoba Yan stepped out of the villa and happened to run into Tuoba Xi, who had come looking for him.

"Grandpa, did you need something?"

"How was last night? Did you find the surprise I prepared for you?"

"Was Hu Liena your surprise?"

"As expected of my grandson, Tuoba Xi. Hahaha, you guessed right." Tuoba Xi stopped hiding it and explained with a laugh, "Grandpa looked into it beforehand. Hu Liena attends East Academy Junior Soul Master Academy. At present, only she and her older brother, Xie Yue, live in East Academy's Zero Dormitory. As the saying goes, those closest to the water get the moon first. Yan'er, Grandpa can only help you this much. You must seize this opportunity!"