Inside a private room at a hotel outside Tiandu Academy, dazzling radiance burst from Zi Yan's body, while powerful magical fluctuations gathered at the tip of her Magic Staff.
"Wait a moment."
Yan stood opposite Zi Yan, less than a meter away. Her magic was practically about to hit him in the face, yet even in such circumstances, he merely waved a hand carelessly, signaling for her to stop.
Zi Yan said angrily, "What do you want to say? Are you too afraid to fight me now? Then where did all that courage from earlier go? You dared touch me with your filthy hands—I'll make you pay for it."
"Big sister, don't."
"Zi Yan, calm down."
Zi Xue and Jin Lili spoke at the same time, hoping to ease the tension between them. But Zi Yan showed no intention of stopping, while Yan also raised a hand to indicate that they need not worry.
"You misunderstand. Since I accepted Lei Xiang's request, I'll naturally help him settle this properly. I'll make you give up that unrealistic idea."
Yan smiled with great confidence, then nodded toward their surroundings for Zi Yan to look around. "I'm not saying I won't fight you. It's just that this place is too small, and it belongs to someone else. It wouldn't be good if we damaged it. How about we go to the academy and find an empty training ground?"
"Fine."
Zi Yan's expression changed slightly. She withdrew the dazzling golden glow and the light from her Magic Staff, returning to her former icy, disdainful demeanor.
"Let's go."
Yan smiled and took the lead. Zi Yan followed behind him, while Zi Xue and Jin Lili followed as well despite their worries. During this period, Yan had become thoroughly familiar with Tiandu Academy's layout. He led