Ye Xin Xia: I Didn't Expect to Lose to Myself

The collision of Intermediate Magic between Dongfang Chen and Mu Ningxue was terrifyingly powerful.

Fortunately, over the years, with Dongfang Chen's help, the Mu Family's wealth had grown considerably, and Mu Zhuoyun had spent a fair amount of spare money to expand and renovate the Fighting Arena.

Otherwise, just the sparring between Dongfang Chen and Mu Ningxue today would have torn up the Mu Family's grounds several times over.

"Hoo... as expected of an Innate Spirit Seed, even just an Intermediate Level 1 magic has such power."

"Space Element magic isn't weak either, able to go toe-to-toe with a Spirit Seed."

"So, who won?"

Someone asked.

With that question, everyone turned their gaze to the Fighting Arena ahead.

At that moment, the arena was filled with dust and Ice Slag kicked up by the collision of their magic.

For a time, no one could clearly see the scene.

But as the dust and Ice Slag settled.

The figures of Dongfang Chen and Mu Ningxue slowly Emerged.

The first to appear before everyone was Dongfang Chen.

He was surrounded by the remnants of shattered ice chains, his hand still holding the gesture of the Star Map he had just drawn, yet his entire body was tightly bound by a thin ice chain.

This was a small ice chain Mu Ningxue had deliberately hidden among the massive ones earlier.

Because it was so thin, it had escaped the aftermath of their magic clash, and Mu Ningxue had taken the opportunity at the moment the clash ended to use it to bind Dongfang Chen.

Seeing this, a stunning smile bloomed on Mu Ningxue's cold, otherworldly face.

"Chen, you lost. Looks like after graduation, you'll have to obediently come to the Imperial Capital Magic Academy with me."

This was their agreement.

If Dongfang Chen lost, he would bring Xin Xia and go with her to the Imperial Capital Magic Academy after high school.

If she lost, she would wear that... that embarrassing outfit!

It seemed this Magic Duel was ultimately hers...

"Are you sure you've won?"

"What?"

Dongfang Chen's voice snapped Mu Ningxue back to reality.

"Why don't you try moving?"

Mu Ningxue followed his words and attempted to take a step, but no matter what, she couldn't move. Her body felt as if something had firmly pinned her in place.

Then, Mu Ningxue suddenly realized something. She glanced at her shadow from the corner of her eye.

Her rosy lips softly uttered three words.

"Giant Shadow Spike..."

"Bingo." Dongfang Chen said with a smile.

Early on, the moment he activated Space Rhythm, Dongfang Chen had realized that in terms of pure power, Space Rhythm might not be a match for the ice chains enhanced by the Spirit Seed.

So, during the instant of the magic explosion, he used the One Thought Star Map ability to strike a Shadow Element Intermediate Magic—Giant Shadow Spike—at Mu Ningxue's shadow.

As long as Giant Shadow Spike hit the target's shadow, it could firmly immobilize them, which was why Mu Ningxue couldn't move.

The next second, Dongfang Chen activated Shadow Escape again, turning his entire body into a shadow, breaking free from the thin ice chain and appearing beside Mu Ningxue.

Dongfang Chen wasn't trapped by the ice chain, while Mu Ningxue was frozen in place by the Giant Shadow Spike.

The outcome of this battle was clear.

"This fight, it seems I've won."

Dongfang Chen gently breathed near Mu Ningxue's ear.

This made her expression instantly turn as cold as ice.

She was embarrassed.

Seeing Mu Ningxue's face turn into an Ice Block.

Dongfang Chen found it amusing in his heart.

To be honest, Xuexue Wife was really strong.

If he hadn't used All Element Magic, and if it weren't for his strong Soul Power allowing him to master One Thought Star Map, he probably wouldn't have been able to take down Xuexue.

Seeing this, Mu Ningxue, now an Ice Block, had to admit: "This duel, you win."

As soon as she spoke, thunderous applause erupted from the crowd.

Although the two had only just stepped into Intermediate Level Mage, this duel was so brilliant that it was no less impressive than the clashes of Old Mages who had been at the Intermediate level for years.

Whether it was the release of magic or the control of battle timing, even Zhan Kong, the highest-cultivated mage in Bocheng, had to admit.

When he was at the Intermediate level back then, he probably couldn't have reached their level.

Listening to the thunderous applause from the crowd.

As the host, Mu Zhuoyun's face was beaming with joy.

These two were his own daughter and son-in-law.

Thinking about it, this reflected well on him too, haha!

My Bocheng Mu Clan is finally about to rise!

It's just a pity that Mu He is nowhere to be found—otherwise, I'd definitely drag him over for a few drinks on such a happy occasion! Haha!

Nighttime.

At Dongfang Chen's house.

Ye Xin Xia was rolling around on the bed, feeling a bit down.

Whenever she thought about the two next door, an indescribable feeling welled up inside her.

She had, she had made up her mind to beat Sister Ning Xue to offering herself to Brother Chen...

So why did things turn out like this?

Ye Xin Xia thought dejectedly.

She never imagined that the obstacle to her wish wasn't Brother Chen, nor Sister Ning Xue, but herself—her age!

Yes, it was her age!

Ye Xin Xia was actually a year younger than Dongfang Chen and Mu Ningxue.

It wasn't a full year's difference, just a few months.

But she, Ye Xin Xia, wasn't yet eighteen years old!

The two next door were already adults.

Wuwuwu... so frustrating...

It was precisely because of those few months that Sister Ning Xue got ahead of her.

Ye Xin Xia felt like crying but had no tears.

Next door.

When Dongfang Chen came out after his shower.

The cold air in the room made him shiver involuntarily.

Dongfang Chen wondered—he hadn't turned on the air conditioner, so where was the chill coming from...

Thinking this, he looked over at Mu Ningxue, who was sitting by the bed.

Mu Ningxue's body was stiff, her face like frost.

Cold air was visibly pouring from her head.

Other people blushed and steamed up, turning into Steam Girls.

But Mu Ningxue, when she was extremely shy, actually emitted cold air? Turning into a Cold Air Girl?

That struck Dongfang Chen as quite amusing.

This contrasting side of Mu Ningxue had its own unique charm.

With that icy gaze, anyone would think she was an assassin here to kill him.

But Dongfang Chen knew very well—Xuexue was just shy.

Right now, Mu Ningxue, having lost the daytime duel, had no choice but to wear the outfit Dongfang Chen had prepared for her long ago.

Honestly, could this even be called clothes?

The fabric from one normal outfit could probably make several of these...

Mu Ningxue thought to herself.

Suddenly, she let out a startled gasp as she found herself pulled into Dongfang Chen's embrace.

"Be... gentle..."

Mu Ningxue said coldly.

In truth, she had been waiting for this day for a long time.

She had even thought that if she won the duel, she would wear this outfit to comfort Chen.

"Mmm... it really is cold. Let me check if other places are just as cold..."