Chapter 146

The seven members of the Reserve Team stood in the center of the Battle Soul Area.

Xuan Zi stood before them, took a swig of wine, and spat out the chicken bone in his mouth. "All right, dismissed."

Beibei was the first to head out. He was a complete mess, the cloth wrapped around his left arm soaked through with blood. Bruises on his right leg showed through the tears in his pants, and he limped slightly as he walked.

He Caitou followed beside him, still muttering, "Did I hit too hard?" Beibei did not answer, merely waving a hand. The two left the Battle Soul Area one after the other.

"Xue Lingyun, stay behind. Everyone else, leave first."

Wang Dong glanced at Xue Lingyun, who waved at her.

Wang Dong said nothing and left with the group.

Huo Yuhao remained standing nearby. He looked at Xue Lingyun, then at Xuan Zi. After hesitating briefly, he left as well.

Jiang Nannan was the last to leave, her footsteps slow. When she reached the doorway, she looked back. Xue Lingyun stood in the middle of the arena while Xuan Zi swayed his way toward him. She withdrew her gaze, pushed open the door, and left.

Only two people remained in the Battle Soul Area.

Xue Lingyun stood there, waiting for Xuan Zi to speak. Xuan Zi took another gulp of wine and looked at him through bleary eyes. "Do you know why I kept you behind?"

Xue Lingyun shook his head.

Xuan Zi turned around and took two steps toward the stands, his back facing Xue Lingyun as though he were considering something. Several breaths passed before he finally spoke. His voice was low, almost as if he were talking to himself. "Among all the students participating in the selection, you