Small Body, Big Mind

Now that he had come to Martial Soul Hall Academy, he had plenty of time and no longer needed to spend it on anything besides cultivation.

He did not need to worry about resources either; someone would naturally take care of that for him.

At present, he practiced swordsmanship during the day and meditated at night.

His life was quite regular, and his cultivation steadily improved.

The moment he returned to the dormitory, he found Yan squatting by the door, looking utterly bored.

Xie Yue and Hu Liena were standing nearby as well.

The future Golden Generation had gathered outside his dorm room, making for a rather strange sight.

"What... are you doing?"

Xie Yue and Hu Liena were fine, at least they were standing.

But Yan, on the other hand...

He was squatting on the ground and drawing circles. Anyone who saw him might have thought he had suffered some great grievance.

When Yan saw Ji Wushuang arrive, he immediately rose to his feet and resumed his usual arrogant demeanor, putting on the air of a lord as he said, "Wushuang, want to go eat together? I'll pay out of my own pocket and treat you to a meal at the most luxurious restaurant in the city!"

"What do you think? I'm a good friend, aren't I?"

Yan looked at Ji Wushuang, who was half a head taller than him, and smiled smugly.

Ji Wushuang looked at Hu Liena and Xie Yue in turn, then glanced at Yan.

"You'd be this kind-hearted?"

Unsolicited favors always had an ulterior motive.

This was the first time Yan had invited him to a meal since they had known each other.

Yan looked as though he had been deeply insulted and said indignantly, "Listen to yourself! We may be rivals, but we're classmates too. What's so strange about treating a classmate to a meal?!"

"Fine, then. Let's go."

Ji Wushuang quietly pondered Yan's motives.

The most likely reason was Hu Liena.

But if Yan could spend time alone with Hu Liena and Xie Yue, the siblings, why bring him along?

At that moment, Hu Liena and Xie Yue stepped up to him together.

Seeing the hesitant looks on their faces, Ji Wushuang smiled. "Is there something you want to say?"

Hu Liena, the future Heavenly Fox, was currently acting so shy and uneasy. Xie Yue, meanwhile, already seemed like a little adult.

Gathering her courage, Hu Liena spoke before Xie Yue could. "Brother Wushuang, I heard you're the number one genius at Martial Soul Hall Academy. In the future... if there's anything we don't understand about cultivation, can we come ask you for guidance?"

Ji Wushuang nodded with a smile. "You can, if I have the time."

Hu Liena's unease instantly vanished, and delight appeared on her rosy cheeks. "Thank you, Brother Wushuang."

Ji Wushuang smiled. "Just call me Wushuang. By the way... who told you that I'm the number one genius at Martial Soul Hall Academy?"

He had never called himself the "number one genius."

Hu Liena looked at Yan and smiled. "Yan told us. We asked him who had the best talent at Martial Soul Hall Academy, and he said it was you."

Ji Wushuang raised an eyebrow and glanced at Yan.

He had not expected Yan to still praise him after being defeated by him.

That was rather interesting.

"Hmph! What are you looking at?!"

"I simply can't be bothered to lie!"

Yan curled his lip and said coldly, "But don't get complacent. The title of academy's number one genius is only being held by you for the time being. Sooner or later, I'll take it back!"

"Then I'll be waiting to see it," Ji Wushuang said with a light laugh.

Before he had come to Martial Soul Hall Academy, Yan's Innate Level Nine Soul Power had been considered the best aptitude in the academy.

But after Ji Wushuang arrived, he defeated Yan with a single sword strike, leaving Yan no choice but to reluctantly settle for second place.

No matter how many thoughts Yan had in his heart, his strength was there for all to see.

And now, the siblings Xie Yue and Hu Liena had arrived as well.

Xie Yue and Yan were the same age and had the same soul power, making them formidable rivals. However, Yan clearly did not regard Xie Yue as a competitor. The reason, naturally, was Hu Liena standing beside them.

Hu Liena possessed Innate Full Soul Power, and her talent far surpassed Yan's Innate Level Nine soul power.

Although Innate Level Nine soul power and Innate Full Soul Power differed by only one level, the further one cultivated, the more apparent the gap created by that single level became.

It did not merely represent one extra level of Innate Soul Power; it also represented Cultivation Speed and the height of one's future achievements.

It was the difference in talent of that one level.

It might mean the difference between being stuck at Level Ninety-Five for life and reaching Above Level Ninety-Five.

But Hu Liena was a girl. One look at the lecherous gleam in Yan's eyes made it clear that Hu Liena was not on his list of rivals, but on his list of pursuits.

Such a little brat with such big ideas!

He was only seven and already thinking about such things!

At the very least, he should have waited until he was fourteen, right?

People of Douluo Continent really matured early!

The current Hu Liena was still very young.

Her appearance was not especially outstanding either, yet she possessed an exceedingly alluring aura.

Perhaps it was because of her martial soul.

That idiot Yan—no wonder he had been utterly devoted to Hu Liena in the original story, like a hopeless simp.

So he had set his sights on Hu Liena so early on.

As one of the grandest cities on Douluo Continent, Spirit City's prosperity went without saying.

Moreover, there were an enormous number of soul masters here.

It was far beyond what the imperial capitals of the Two Great Empires could compare with.

Many people were willing to come here to do business.

After all.

As everyone knew, soul masters were the noblest profession in this world, and also the wealthiest.

Inside the restaurant.

The waiter brought over the menus.

Yan immediately handed a menu to Hu Liena, acting extremely attentive.

"Junior Sister Nana, you order!"

"Order whatever you want. Don't worry about spending money!"

Yan patted his chest, brimming with confidence.

"You should order instead. We aren't familiar with this place either."

Hu Liena spoke in a soft, sweet voice.

Seeing this, Yan felt his heart melt. Happiness had come so quickly.

"No need to give way."

"There are three more menus here. One for each of us."

Ji Wushuang handed menus to Xie Yue and Hu Liena, then took one himself and began looking through it.

As Bibi Dong's disciple.

He never had to worry about food or drink. Bibi Dong would even occasionally make something special for him.

As the Pope of Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong naturally enjoyed the finest food in the world.

All kinds of energy-rich foods that were immensely beneficial to soul masters were available in abundance.

But because of that.

He did not have much money himself...

Bibi Dong had never given him any money, either.

As a result, he had never eaten at these little street stalls and vendors in the city.

This time.

He could borrow Yan's wallet and have a proper taste.

It was somewhat like a rich young master going out and craving instant noodles.

After a while.

Yan looked over the menu from side to side, somewhat worried about his wallet.

"I ordered Mushroom Stewed Flying Dragon," Hu Liena said quietly.

She had been startled the moment she saw the name.

That was certainly eye-opening.

"I ordered a Crystal Bear Paw," Xie Yue said awkwardly.

Yan let out a sigh of relief inwardly.

Good, good...

They were all somewhat pricey dishes, but still within what he could afford.

"I have quite an appetite."

"Please bring one of everything on this menu."

After reading through the entire menu, Ji Wushuang smiled and handed it to the waiter.

"Certainly. Please wait a moment."

The waiter left with a smile.

Yan opened his mouth, then stopped himself, wanting to speak but hesitating.