Clash

Tang San and Xiao Wu had clearly noticed Qian Yuling walking toward them.

"Tang San, you fought well just now, but I really need this room too. Could you let me have it?" Qian Yuling put on an adorable act.

Seeing Qian Yuling acting cute toward Tang San, Xiao Wu immediately became unhappy. She stepped forward and said, "Yu Ling, I can't give it to you."

Qian Yuling raised an eyebrow. "Then let's do what Dai Mubai did earlier and have a match. Whoever wins gets to stay in this room."

Xiao Wu fell silent for a moment and looked at Tang San. Tang San nodded with a smile and said to her, "Xiao Wu, you go." Since Qian Yuling was a girl, Tang San felt too embarrassed to make a move himself, so he sent Xiao Wu to compete with her.

Xiao Wu hopped forward and pointed at Qian Yuling. "Don't cry later."

Qian Yuling replied, "You're the one who shouldn't cry later."

Xiao Wu said no more and did not introduce herself. She directly activated her martial soul, and two yellow soul rings rose beneath her feet.

Seeing that Xiao Wu was merely a Grand Soul Master, Qian Yuling had no desire to activate her martial soul, much less use Jieyi Gong. Xiao Wu, at just over level twenty, was simply beneath notice in every aspect before the current Qian Yuling.

When Xiao Wu saw that Qian Yuling had not activated her martial soul, she grew somewhat angry. Wasn't this looking down on her? Since you won't activate your martial soul, I won't give you the chance to. The First Soul Ring beneath Xiao Wu's feet lit up.

First Soul Skill—Waist Bow. Xiao Wu shot forward in an instant, arriving before Qian Yuling as she tried to hook Qian Yuling's neck with her legs.

However, Qian Yuling obviously would not give Xiao Wu the opportunity to get close. She merely shifted her body to the right, causing Xiao Wu to grab at empty air.

Eh, she's pretty fast. Could she be an Agility Attack System Soul Master? Xiao Wu was not anxious after missing her attack. If I miss once, I'll catch her a second time.

Thus, Xiao Wu kept adjusting her position, trying to hook Qian Yuling's neck with her legs. Yet Qian Yuling continuously dodged in different ways, leaving Xiao Wu unable to touch her at all.

Tang San, watching from the side, could not help but marvel at how ingenious Qian Yuling's fighting style was. It perfectly countered Xiao Wu's First Soul Skill. However, Xiao Wu still had her Second Soul Skill.

Second Soul Skill—Charm. Unable to catch Qian Yuling no matter what she did, Xiao Wu could only use her Second Soul Skill.

A pink light shot from Xiao Wu's eyes. Qian Yuling had never faced a spiritual-type soul skill before, and she was hit.

Seeing that her Second Soul Skill had landed, Xiao Wu was delighted and prepared to use her First Soul Skill.

But Qian Yuling was no ordinary person. Even Kirin had praised her Spiritual Power before. Xiao Wu's Charm was ineffective against Qian Yuling.

Just as Xiao Wu thought her Waist Bow was about to catch Qian Yuling, Qian Yuling tilted her body slightly, and Xiao Wu once again grabbed empty air.

"What? Didn't my Charm soul skill hit you?" Xiao Wu asked in disbelief.

"Your Charm is ineffective against me," Qian Yuling replied simply.

Tang San, standing nearby, understood as well. Xiao Wu could no longer win.

Qian Yuling was starting to find it boring. She had dodged for long enough; it was time for her to strike back.

After dodging Xiao Wu's Waist Bow once more, Qian Yuling threw a backhand punch and hit Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu let out a muffled groan and was sent flying backward, only to be caught squarely by Tang San.

"Brother, I lost," Xiao Wu said dejectedly.

"It's not your fault. Your soul skills happened to be countered by hers. It's perfectly normal that you lost. It's no big deal," Tang San comforted her.

"You're strong. A bet is a bet, so the Red Ocean room is yours." Tang San decisively tossed the key to Qian Yuling and left with Xiao Wu to look for another hotel.

Seeing that the matter was over, Manager Wang sighed. "That little girl's movement technique is incredible. She must be from a major family."

As for the damaged grounds, they had been ruined in the battle between Dai Mubai and Tang San earlier. Dai Mubai had also stated that he would cover both the room fee and the repair costs for the grounds, so Manager Wang did not need to worry about taking a loss.

The decor of the Rose Hotel was instantly likable. Its colors were simple and comfortable, and the faint scent of roses lingering throughout the hotel made Qian Yuling feel very at ease.

At the innermost end of the top floor, Qian Yuling found the Red Ocean room. She took out the key and opened the door.

The moment the door opened, Qian Yuling froze for a moment. A vast spread of roses on the floor had been arranged into the shape of a heart, with the words: One thousand and one, you are my only one.

Qian Yuling sighed emotionally. This hotel is so nice. They even prepared so many roses for me, and such a huge bed too. Wow.

Qian Yuling ignored the other details of the room, kicked off her shoes, and jumped onto the bed. She bounced around on it for a long while before finally lying down.

This bed is far more comfortable than the dormitory beds at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. With that thought, Qian Yuling slowly drifted into sleep.

Ever since she had been taken away by the Wind Drifter Dragon a year and a half ago, she had not relaxed for a single day. She had remained tense every day. During her first month in Miasma Valley, she had constantly been fleeing; one careless move, and those Ten Thousand Year Soul Beasts would devour her. After that came her training with Kirin. Although it had been safe, the living conditions had still been terrible. After returning to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, she had only rested in the dormitory for one night before Qian Renxue came to find her the next day. Then she had hurriedly completed her graduation procedures. Though Qian Yuling's current physical strength meant she would not tire easily, she was mentally exhausted. That was why she now slept so soundly.

Night fell, and Qian Yuling opened her bleary eyes.

Mm, I slept until evening. There's nothing to do, and I don't want to go out, so I'll keep practicing Jieyi Gong.

Qian Yuling extended her right hand, circulated her soul power, and summoned her martial soul—the World Tree Root.

A glimmering white staff appeared in Qian Yuling's hand, while four soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, and white—rose beneath her feet.

The Fourth Soul Ring lit up as she chanted, "Contract Summon—Louise."

As Qian Yuling's words fell, a witch dressed in purple robes and trousers appeared before her. Louise was completely different from the previous Summoned Beasts. Her appearance was almost indistinguishable from that of a human, and she held a purple-gold, curved staff in her hand.

"Haha, what do you need from your big sister?" Louise asked.

"Big Sister Louise, I want to continue practicing my Jieyi Gong, so please be my sparring partner," Qian Yuling said with great familiarity. Back in Miasma Valley, aside from Kirin, Louise had been the one who most often accompanied Qian Yuling in practicing Jieyi Gong.

As soon as Qian Yuling finished speaking, her aura surged. Her light purple hair turned dark purple, while her brows and pupils became golden. A faint purple mist radiated around her, giving her an almost holy air.

"Come, Big Sister Louise."

As her words fell, Louise rushed toward Qian Yuling, while Qian Yuling continued to dodge.