Combat Training

Ye Xi followed Qian Daoliu to a vast open area, where the four Offerings—Lion, Guangling, Qian Jun, and Jiang Mo—were already standing.

Not long afterward, Golden Crocodile also arrived with Tian Yao.

"Xiao Xi, Tian Yao, go ahead and summon your Martial Souls. Attack us."

"You can rest assured. We'll control our strength properly, so you don't need to worry about getting hurt."

Fourth Offering Lion looked at Ye Xi and Tian Yao, extending a hand and beckoning them over.

Meanwhile, Qian Daoliu and Golden Crocodile sat down some distance away and watched quietly.

Ye Xi summoned her Martial Soul: Slaughtering Angel. A yellow soul ring continuously rotated beneath her feet.

"First Soul Skill: Blood Soul Protection."

As her first soul ring activated, Ye Xi's body shot forward, heading straight for Fourth Offering Lion.

At the same time, Tian Yao also summoned her Martial Soul: Golden Crocodile King. A yellow soul ring flashed continuously beneath her feet.

However, Tian Yao had chosen a different target from Ye Xi. She charged toward Sixth Offering Qian Jun.

Ye Xi clenched her fingers into a fist and struck at Fourth Offering Lion before her, her blow carrying a howling gust of wind.

Faced with Ye Xi's attack, Fourth Offering Lion neither dodged nor evaded. He merely extended one hand and blocked her strike.

"Your strength is too light."

"And there are too many openings when you attack."

Fourth Offering Lion spoke calmly, then reached out and tapped Ye Xi at her greatest opening. Her body flew backward, and she crashed onto the ground.

Ye Xi did not feel much pain after hitting the ground. Clearly, Fourth Offering Lion had controlled his strength perfectly.

Rising from the ground, Ye Xi brushed the dust from her clothes. After briefly considering the problems Fourth Offering Lion had pointed out, she charged at Lion again.

This time, Ye Xi not only put more strength into her attack, but also corrected many of her own openings and even channeled Soul Power into it.

"Big Brother, look at Xiao Xi. She really has incredible talent for combat."

"After Lion pointed out her problems, Xiao Xi's attack this time has greatly reduced the mistakes she made before."

Golden Crocodile pointed at Ye Xi and spoke with some emotion.

"Mm, Tian Yao isn't bad either."

"Her talent for combat is also exceptional."

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, his eyes filled with gratification.

Ye Xi's attack was still blocked by Fourth Offering Lion, but when he counterattacked, she managed to evade one of his strikes.

Yet after dodging that single attack, she was sent flying again by Fourth Offering Lion.

However, this time she did not fall to the ground. Just before she landed, the wings on her back gently flapped, and she steadily came to a stop in midair.

Her External Soul Bone, the Bloodthirsty Bone Blade, emerged from her arms.

Looking at Fourth Offering Lion ahead, Ye Xi lightly flapped her wings and sped toward him. Perhaps because she moved too quickly, the Bloodthirsty Bone Blade left a streak of crimson light through the air.

The Bloodthirsty Bone Blade slashed down at Fourth Offering Lion. Soul Power gleamed in his hand as he blocked the entire attack.

"Not bad, Xiao Xi. The strength of your attacks is no weaker than that of an ordinary Soul Master now. You're only a little lacking in speed."

Feeling the force behind Ye Xi's attack, Fourth Offering Lion could not help but speak with a hint of praise.

Though Ye Xi's attacks still appeared quite immature to him.

Her progress in such a short time had been tremendous.

Moreover, Fourth Offering Lion believed that if Ye Xi fought an ordinary Soul Grandmaster now, she might not necessarily win, but maintaining an undefeated position would not be a problem at all.

If she gained more Combat Experience, defeating a Soul Grandmaster would not be difficult either.

As she was repeatedly sent flying, Ye Xi's Combat Experience improved at an astonishing rate, and her Combat Skills grew increasingly refined.

The sun set in the west.

As the sky gradually darkened, Ye Xi sat on the ground, panting heavily as sweat continuously dripped from her head. She looked rather disheveled.

Beside Ye Xi lay Tian Yao, covered in dust.

Compared to Ye Xi, Tian Yao looked even more bedraggled. Not only was she covered in dirt, but even her clothes had been damaged.

"Second Young Lady, I suddenly realized that having a Martial Soul that can fly is really great."

Tian Yao looked at Ye Xi beside her and spoke with feeling.

Although the Offerings had controlled their strength very well, being knocked flying and falling to the ground still hurt.

Ye Xi was different. Slaughtering Angel could fly, so she could take off before hitting the ground and avoid crashing down directly.

"I think so too. Being able to fly is quite convenient."

Ye Xi nodded without denying it. A flying Martial Soul truly had a major advantage.

"Alright, Xiao Xi, today's training is over."

"You can go back and rest."

Qian Daoliu came to Ye Xi's side and patted her shoulder with great satisfaction.

"Oh, right, Golden Crocodile. When you return, find a healing Soul Master to treat Tian Yao."

As Qian Daoliu spoke, he looked toward Golden Crocodile.

"Don't worry, Big Brother."

"I know."

Golden Crocodile reached out and pulled Tian Yao up from the ground.

"Come on, Xiao Xi."

"Grandpa will take you back to your room."

Qian Daoliu spoke softly.

"Alright, Grandpa."

Ye Xi answered and followed beside Qian Daoliu as they headed toward her residence.

When she returned to her residence, Ye Xi discovered that there was unexpectedly a Bath Barrel in her room. Steam rose from it, carrying a faint herbal scent.

"Is this... a medicinal bath?"

Ye Xi looked at the Bath Barrel before her, curiosity appearing in her eyes.

"Mm, it is a medicinal bath."

"Your Grandpa Golden Crocodile said that the herbs inside are very beneficial for strengthening the body."

Qian Daoliu smiled and nodded.

Looking at the Bath Barrel before her, Ye Xi's sapphire blue eyes brightened.

After training all day, soaking in a medicinal bath when she returned seemed rather nice.

"Alright, Xiao Xi."

"Grandpa will head back first. If you need anything, just tell the maids."

As Qian Daoliu spoke, he walked toward his own residence.

After Qian Daoliu left, Ye Xi took off her clothes and entered the Bath Barrel.

Soaking in the Bath Barrel, Ye Xi discovered with surprise that a warm current had appeared within her body. It continuously flowed through her meridians, making her feel exceptionally comfortable.

Ye Xi gradually closed her eyes and enjoyed the pleasant moment.

Gradually, the water in the Bath Barrel cooled, and the warm current in her body ceased. Ye Xi opened her eyes at that moment.

The maid at the side saw Ye Xi open her eyes and immediately handed over the prepared towel and a clean set of clothes.

After drying herself and changing into clean clothes, Ye Xi sat cross-legged on the bed and began Meditative Cultivation.