The Power of the Flesh!

"How is that possible?"

"Isn't his spirit Lotus Spirit? A useless spirit? How did he defeat Yan?"

"This... this is simply impossible!"

At that moment, everyone stared at Chu Fan in utter shock, unable to believe their eyes.

Teacher Zhao was equally stunned, unable to believe what he had seen.

Just who was this Chu Fan? Why had he sensed no fluctuation of Soul Power at all when Chu Fan defeated Yan?

Could it be that he...

"Chu Fan, isn't your spirit Lotus Spirit? A worthless spirit? How could you possibly defeat me?" Yan asked, staring at Chu Fan in disbelief.

Chu Fan smiled calmly. "Didn't I say it already? There are no useless spirits, only useless spirit masters."

"I didn't use my spirit to defeat you. I merely used the power of my flesh!"

The entire arena was even more shocked by those words.

Everyone stared at Chu Fan in astonishment.

"The power of the flesh?" "His physical strength is this powerful?"

"Just who is this Chu Fan?"

From afar, Qian Renxue studied Chu Fan, feeling somewhat shocked as well.

"This Chu Fan really was holding something back. It seems he truly is rather extraordinary!"

At that moment, Yan stood frozen in place, his eyes filled with nothing but shock.

Chu Fan walked step by step toward Qian Renxue.

Then Yan suddenly shouted:

"Tell me, how can I gain such powerful physical strength?"

"You want to know? Call me Big Brother," Chu Fan said with a faint smile, tossing out the words casually.

"Big Brother, as long as you teach me, I'll be your little brother from now on. In class, you'll be the boss."

"Oh, what an unexpected gain." Chu Fan had only said it teasingly, never expecting Yan to take it seriously. "In that case, I'll take you as my little brother. Follow me from now on, and you won't lack benefits."

Chu Fan smiled as he arrived beside Qian Renxue. "Come on, let's head back to the dormitory together. We still need to continue nourishing your bloodline tonight."

Qian Renxue recalled what had happened the previous night. A rush of blood rose to her face, instantly flushing her pretty cheeks red. She followed Chu Fan toward the dormitory.

Chu Fan raised his head and looked around. "Strange, why do I feel like someone is watching me?"

"What's wrong?" Qian Renxue asked, blinking.

"It's nothing. Let's go."

Just after Chu Fan and the others left, a ghostly figure appeared in midair above the Soul Fighting Arena and headed toward Spirit Hall.

"Reporting to Your Holiness, as you instructed, I have kept watch over Chu Fan at all times. That boy is indeed as you said—not simple. He subdued Yan in a single move, yet I could not sense the slightest fluctuation of Soul Power from him." In Spirit Hall, Ghostly bent at the waist as he reported to Bibi Dong.

"Mm. That boy truly has secrets."

"Ghostly, continue monitoring Chu Fan. Report to me immediately if anything happens."

"Yes!"

At that moment, Chrysanthemum Pass also appeared in Spirit Hall. "Reporting to Your Holiness, we have searched everywhere for that rabbit and finally found news of it. It is in the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest. We have already determined its approximate location."

"Good, very good! Chrysanthemum Pass, well done."

"It is just the right time to hunt that rabbit and make it my soul ring. Go and make preparations. Be sure to send more people. This time, there must not be any more mistakes." Bibi Dong's icy voice carried an imposing authority that made both Ghostly and Chrysanthemum Pass feel a chill.

"Yes!"

"Oh, right. Although Xue has awakened her spirit, she has not yet obtained a soul ring. Take her with you to the Star Dou Great Forest this time and obtain her first soul ring while you're at it. Remember, it must be the best one."

"Your Holiness cares for Xue'er as much as ever," Chrysanthemum Pass said.

"Your Holiness, Chu Fan is with Xue every day. Should we bring him along for this operation too?"

"Bring him along as well. It will be a good chance to observe him at close range. I feel that he seems to be hiding something."

"Yes!"

Night shrouded Spirit Hall. Beneath the moonlight, Bibi Dong's face looked somewhat grave, while a faint glimmer flickered in her eyes.

Hearing the noisy laughter, Chu Fan knew he had arrived at the academy dormitory. Since he was Qian Renxue's study companion, he had naturally been assigned a room to live with her.

"Come on, let's continue."

Hearing Chu Fan's voice, Qian Renxue covered her chest with both hands and glared at him. "What are you trying to do?"

"I'm going to nourish your meridians. What were you thinking? You're so young, yet your mind is already full of nonsense."

At Chu Fan's words, Qian Renxue felt her face grow hot. She turned around shyly and cursed herself in her heart. Qian Renxue, Qian Renxue, how embarrassing!

Seeing Qian Renxue's flushed face, the corners of Chu Fan's lips lifted slightly. He then summoned his spirit and began nourishing her meridians.

Feeling the restorative power of Chu Fan's Lotus Spirit and recalling everything he had done, Qian Renxue's heart was filled with confusion. What kind of person is this Chu Fan? He always manages to shock me again and again.

Suddenly, a deep voice came from outside the room.

"Miss Qian Renxue!"

The door opened, and a man in black robes entered. He half-knelt before Qian Renxue in salute.

"Miss Qian Renxue, His Holiness the Pope has ordered me to inform you that tomorrow morning, you are to depart with His Holiness for the Star Dou Great Forest. We will hunt a soul beast for you and obtain a soul ring."

"Obtain a soul ring?" Qian Renxue glanced at Chu Fan, then asked the man, "I need to bring someone."

"Who does Miss wish to bring?"

"My study companion, Chu Fan."

Hearing his name, Chu Fan, who stood behind Qian Renxue, looked up as well.

This little girl really can't bear to be apart from me?

Does she want me to nourish her meridians for her?

Hearing his thoughts, Qian Renxue cursed inwardly. Who wants you to nourish my meridians? Hmph, Chu Fan, you big bad guy, who can't bear to be apart from you? Once we get to the great forest, just watch how I deal with you.

Naturally, Qian Renxue could not reveal her thoughts. She merely cast Chu Fan a brief glance before calmly looking at the man before her.

"His Holiness has instructed that you may bring one person. Miss may decide for herself. We depart early tomorrow morning."

"Understood. You may leave." At Qian Renxue's command, the man vanished into the boundless night.

"Chu Fan, are you going to the Star Dou Great Forest?" Qian Renxue asked directly, without any hesitation.

"The Star Dou Great Forest?"

Chu Fan drew out each word slowly, making Qian Renxue's heart itch with impatience.

Chu Fan thought that listening to theory in the academy all day was rather boring anyway. It would be a good chance to see the legendary Star Dou Great Forest. He then put on a helpless expression and said, "Since your meridians still need to be nourished for a few more days, I suppose I'll have to put myself out and go with you!"

"Put yourself out?"

"Chu Fan, you take advantage of me and still act innocent." Qian Renxue gritted her teeth in anger, wishing she could teach Chu Fan a proper lesson.

Although she looked furious on the surface, when she heard Chu Fan's answer, Qian Renxue still let out a long breath in her heart, and her mood instantly brightened.

Strange, why do I care whether he goes or not? She then snorted inwardly. That annoying guy can go or not go for all I care.

Seeing Qian Renxue's puffed-up cheeks, Chu Fan secretly laughed in his heart. This little girl is actually quite amusing when she gets angry.