Nicknames

After they arrived at a hotel in Suotuo City, Yu Xiaogang took out the masks and said, "In team matches, there's a team points system that doesn't exist in two-on-two doubles matches. There are nine of you, so you can take turns competing. Each person must participate in at least two Soul Fighting matches every day."

"Just two matches? Easy." Xiao Wu smiled confidently.

Oscar immediately pulled a long face. "Master, Rongrong and I are both Support-type Soul Masters. Do we have to compete in two matches as well?"

Yu Xiaogang replied coolly, "If you don't want to compete, you can always go back to the first training plan."

Seeing that no one else spoke, Yu Xiaogang continued, "The Soul Fighting Arena has one-on-one singles matches, two-on-two doubles matches, and team battles, which start last. You can decide among yourselves how to form your teams. I require you to participate in one team battle and either one singles or doubles match every day. Of course, I don't mind if you want to compete in three matches, but you'll have to keep track of your Soul Power."

Hearing this, Oscar immediately ingratiated himself with Dai Mubai. "Boss Dai, let's team up!"

Dai Mubai hesitated as he looked at Zhu Zhuqing. Naturally, he wanted to team up with her, but Oscar immediately wailed, "Boss Dai, my sausages can definitely help you! If you don't take me, it'll take forever for me to earn a Silver Spirit Badge all by myself!"

"Mm, all right!" Dai Mubai had no choice but to agree.

Just then, Ning Rongrong looked at Zhao Zilong with a pitiful expression. "Zilong, will you help me?"

Hearing Ning Rongrong's words, Meng Yiran grew very wary. She immediately hugged Zhao Zilong's arm. "Zilong is teaming up with me."

Ning Rongrong's eyes instantly filled with disappointment. Zhao Zilong looked a little awkward, too. "How about this, Rongrong? I'll team up with both you and Yiran. Today, I'll compete with Yiran, and tomorrow, I'll compete with you. You can take turns, one day each. How does that sound? Don't worry. With my ability, I can definitely help you climb the ranks."

"Thank you, Zilong." Ning Rongrong immediately happily came over and hugged Zhao Zilong's other arm. Seeing this, Meng Yiran's eyes nearly blazed with fury. She snapped, "Let go, let go! Why are you hugging him so tightly? You're only teaming up, so what are you getting so excited about?"

A mischievous look flashed in Ning Rongrong's eyes. She covered her mouth and giggled. "Why are you so fierce, Sister Yiran? I'm just thanking Zilong. Look how nervous you are."

Zhao Zilong felt awkward, too. After all, Meng Yiran had already given herself to him; if he pulled up his pants and refused to take responsibility this soon, he'd be a downright beast. He immediately pulled his arm out of Ning Rongrong's grasp. "Um, Rongrong, Yiran, why don't we go register in a little while?"

"Mm." As she spoke, Ning Rongrong even made a face at Meng Yiran.

Zhao Zilong felt awkward, too, and could only pretend he hadn't seen it. Meng Yiran, however, was about to explode with anger. She forcibly held it in and pinched Zhao Zilong's thigh hard. Zhao Zilong could only endure it in silence.

Watching Zhao Zilong's left-and-right embrace, Dai Mubai couldn't help sighing. This guy was the real big shot. If I dared do that, Zhuqing would have beaten me up long ago.

Oscar, who had been happy to team up with Dai Mubai, saw this and felt his heart shatter into a thousand pieces. His goddess had actually thrown herself into someone else's arms.

"Then, Zhuqing, why don't we do what Zilong and the others are doing?" Dai Mubai walked up to Zhu Zhuqing with a beaming smile.

Zhu Zhuqing shot Dai Mubai a cold look. "Weren't you always left and right with women before?"

"No, that's not what I meant!" Dai Mubai immediately cried out that he'd been wronged and hurriedly explained, "I meant that we should team up, too. You and I can compete in today's doubles match, and Xiao Ao and I can compete in tomorrow's. What do you think?"

"Fine," Zhu Zhuqing replied coolly.

Ning Rongrong suggested, "Since that's the case, Zhuqing, why don't we team up, too?"

"Sure."

"Third Brother, how about teaming up with me?" Ma Hongjun asked Tang San, who stood beside him.

"But I've already formed the Three-Five Combination with Xiao Wu. Sorry." Tang San naturally refused.

"Looks like nobody wants me!" Ma Hongjun looked at everyone. They were all paired up, and the whole hotel was thick with the stench of romance. He was the only one who was single. No, wait-Xiao Ao was single, too.

Soon, the teams for the two-on-two doubles matches had been decided. Yu Xiaogang said, "All right, now that you've formed your teams, Mubai, Zilong, I still have something to tell you. Both of you have reached level thirty, which means you'll be facing opponents at level thirty. Even if you team up with Zhuqing and Rongrong, whose Soul Power is in the twenties, you'll still be up against two Soul Masters above level thirty."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai grew a little nervous, but Zhao Zilong said confidently, "Master, you're mistaken. How can a man say he can't do it? Especially in front of a girl. I've already promised, so even if I have to grit my teeth, I'll help Rongrong win the match."

"That's right! How can a man say he can't do it?" Hearing this, Dai Mubai's spirits were lifted, too.

Xiao Wu gave Zhao Zilong a scornful look. "Everyone here is older than you, all right? You're the youngest little brother here."

Zhao Zilong teased Xiao Wu, "Little rabbit, something about that sounds off to me. Your nickname should be Rascal Rabbit, right?"

"What Rascal Rabbit? I don't want a nickname like that!" Xiao Wu said unhappily.

Yu Xiaogang spoke up again. "All right, now I'll tell you your nicknames. Dai Mubai will be Evil Golden Eyed White Tiger; Oscar will be Sausage Specialist; Xiao Wu will be Soft Bone Enchanting Rabbit; Ma Hongjun will be Evil Fire Phoenix; Zhu Zhuqing will use the name of her Martial Soul, Hell Spirit Cat. Ning Rongrong will do the same, Seven Treasures Glazed Tile. Meng Yiran will be Black Mamba Demon Snake. As for Xiao San and Zilong, both of you have the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul. Xiao San will be Thousand Hand Silver Grass, and Zilong will be Blue Silver Radiance. What do you think?"

The others exchanged glances, and none of them had any objections. Xiao Wu spoke up. "This 'Silver Grass' thing isn't cool enough. It doesn't sound good at all."

Ning Rongrong also spoke up. "Zilong's Blue Silver Radiance isn't good, either. His first Soul Skill does make the Blue Silver Grass leaves float, and it looks pretty, but the name is far too poetic. Besides, his Soul Skills are all poison-based. The name doesn't suit him at all."

Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San and Zhao Zilong and asked, "What do you think?"

Zhao Zilong said, "Tang San should be called Thousand Hand Asura. As for me, you can call me Blue Silver Emperor."

"Blue Silver Emperor?" Meng Yiran murmured the name.

The corner of Zhao Zilong's mouth curled into a smile. "That's right. The emperor among Blue Silver Grass."