Douluo: My Martial Soul Is My Own Fiancee Chapter 23

"The match begins."

The male teacher cast a cold glance at Ji Xun and announced the start directly.

"Zheng Li, Ling Nan, please help me hold off the other two," Cui Yajie said coldly.

"No problem," they replied in unison.

Having already developed a tacit understanding, they immediately grasped Cui Yajie's intent.

Following this, the three of them released their Martial Souls at once.

"Godspeed!"

Ling Nan muttered to himself, his first spirit ring lit up, and he vanished from his spot in an instant.

Across the field, Ji Xun's expression shifted upon seeing Cui Yajie's spirit rings, but he wore a look of disdain when he saw the Martial Souls of Zheng Li and Ling Nan.

At this moment, two spirit rings pulsed beneath Ji Xun's feet, and he held a pitch-black staff engraved with silver patterns; his Martial Soul looked quite decent.

Behind him, the Martial Souls of Xie Jinhua and Tan Ye were a Silver Silk Web and a Black Dice, respectively.

Tan Ye was also a Great Spirit Master, which explained why Ji Xun was so arrogant.

Ling Nan's target was precisely Tan Ye.

Zheng Li had already unleashed his first spirit skill, Light Sword, and streaks of golden light shot rapidly toward Xie Jinhua!

"Tan Ye!" Seeing the danger, Xie Jinhua shouted in a hurry and used his first spirit skill, Web Wrap; the Silver Silk Web expanded rapidly, shrouding Zheng Li and Cui Yajie.

Had Xie Jinhua given up on defending?

That was clearly impossible.

With two flashes of light, Tan Ye released two spirit skills simultaneously. The dotless black dice in his hand began to spin, instantly shooting out two beams of black light that formed faint barriers to protect both Xie Jinhua and himself.

But was it useful?

Even the White Tiger Protection Barrier of the three-ringed Dai Huabin had failed to block Zheng Li's Light Sword.

The black barrier shattered instantly, and the Light Sword attacked Xie Jinhua from multiple angles!

On the other side, Ling Nan's Cat Claw also slashed at the barrier on Tan Ye's body. However, under the sharp Cat Claw, the barrier was like paper, easily torn into cracks until it shattered!

And as for Ji Xun...

He was in a daze, having fallen under the effect of Charm.

Logically, it should be relatively easy for a Great Spirit Master to break free from Charm, but looking at Ji Xun...

He was a lost cause.

In fact, if not for his strength as a Great Spirit Master, the Class Three head teacher would have expelled him countless times by now.

Cui Yajie followed Zheng Li and used her second spirit skill, whipping out two tails over a meter long, which contained a very dense amount of Spirit Power.

Fox Tail Needle!

A powerful offensive ability.

Tan Ye's second support spirit skill landed on the Silver Silk Web, enhancing the Web Wrap skill.

As the silver web covered them, Cui Yajie didn't pay it any mind, focusing only on her attack.

Golden light shone in Zheng Li's hand as he condensed a golden thin sword nearly two meters long. It looked quite strange given his height, but he immediately slashed horizontally toward the descending silver web!

With a loud sound, the Light Sword and the Silver Silk Web collapsed simultaneously, dissolving into specks of light.

Zheng Li shook his slightly numb hand and muttered, "I can understand a web being tough, but why is it so hard?"

Looking at Xie Jinhua and Tan Ye.

"Teacher, we surrender!" Facing the Light Sword, Xie Jinhua was helpless.

In truth, the Light Sword had been worn down somewhat by the black barrier; if his footwork had been better, he might have been able to dodge it.

This male teacher was undoubtedly a Spirit Emperor, and he used his vast Spirit Power to disperse the Light Sword as well.

Over at Tan Ye's side, Ling Nan's long Cat Claw was already resting against his throat.

Proctoring teachers would intervene if students were in danger without calling "surrender," but...

A pink tail struck Ji Xun in the chest, and a halo of pink Spirit Power rippled out. Ji Xun flew backward, the pain instantly waking him. He tried to say something, but blood spilled out the moment he opened his mouth.

Cui Yajie's strike wasn't enough to take Ji Xun's life, but a serious injury was inevitable.

Xie Jinhua, who had already exited the match, hurried over to catch Ji Xun.

The male teacher acted as if he hadn't seen it, simply announcing, "Class Five wins and advances to the top thirty-two."

After the announcement, the male teacher left to report the results.

Cui Yajie snorted coldly at the Class Three group, then turned and left.

Zheng Li and Ling Nan exchanged a glance, both receiving the same message from the other's eyes.

Women are not to be trifled with.

Especially Zheng Li, who thought of Xiao Nai in his Sea of Consciousness and understood this deeply.

Xiao Nai: "I think you're asking for a beating!"

In the afternoon, during the round of thirty-two to sixteen, one of the opponents Zheng Li and his team faced was a Great Soul Master, but it didn't have much of an impact; they finished the battle in nearly three minutes.

After the match ended, while walking back to the dormitory, Ling Nan said gloomily: "I'm telling you two! Do you really have no interest in the championship?"

From the start of the tournament until now, Zheng Li and Cui Yajie had basically never mentioned the championship, acting so indifferent as if they had no interest in it at all.

Upon hearing this, Cui Yajie smiled and replied: "Of course I do. After all, the special reward for the champion definitely won't be bad."

Zheng Li glanced at Ling Nan and said: "Do you know what a person needs to have?"

"Huh?? What does talking about the championship have to do with a person?" Ling Nan was puzzled.

Cui Yajie couldn't help but cover her mouth to giggle, her pink eyes revealing a hint of charm.

"A person needs to have self-awareness!" Zheng Li shook his head helplessly; this guy Ling Nan was truly beyond saving.

Ling Nan: "..."

Chapter 27, Pursuit

"How do I lack self-awareness!"

Ling Nan was displeased.

"With your Co-Combat state, A Li, we might not necessarily lose if we give it a try!"

What is the difference between a person without dreams and a salted fish?

Even though you, A Li, have the backing of a powerful hidden sect, you shouldn't be without any desires or pursuits!

Could it be that you really have no desires?

"A Li, what is your pursuit?"

"My pursuit?" Zheng Li, who was about to answer Ling Nan's first question, was stunned, wondering why Ling Nan would suddenly ask this.

Hearing Ling Nan's question, Cui Yajie moved a little closer without a sound; she was also very curious!

Zheng Li did not hesitate, a look of nostalgia appearing on his face as he said: "My pursuit is to go back..."

"Go back?!" x2

Ling Nan and Cui Yajie were confused.

"Go back where?" Cui Yajie asked.

Zheng Li did not answer, only shaking his head with melancholy.

Seeing this, Ling Nan suddenly realized: "A Li, I understand... Don't worry, I will always be behind you to support you!"

So that was how it was...

The look in Ling Nan's eyes as he gazed at Zheng Li was filled with sympathy.

A young heir of a hidden sect (family) kicked out to experience the world! Only given a certain amount of money! They didn't even give him an extra set of clothes...

Only by achieving a certain level of cultivation in the future could he return to the sect and see his parents and relatives again...

Thinking of this, Ling Nan couldn't help but pat Zheng Li on the shoulder, comforting him: "A Li, don't be sad, I understand..."

Zheng Li: "???"

What do you understand? And what exactly do you think you know?

Cui Yajie was even more confused.

"What about you two?" Zheng Li asked in return.

"Me? It's simple." Ling Nan wore a cute smile and stared earnestly at Zheng Li: "To cling to your thigh for the rest of my life!"

"Huh?!" Zheng Li was stunned, blurting out in confusion.

Beside him, Cui Yajie wondered to herself: Does Ling Nan know that Zheng Li possesses Twin Martial Souls? Otherwise, why would he say that?

A moment later, Zheng Li reached out and touched someone's forehead: "You don't have a fever!"

"...I'm serious." Ling Nan said with dissatisfaction.

He, Ling Nan, had already decided on this path!

"Oh..."

Zheng Li didn't pay much attention to it, assuming Ling Nan just didn't want to talk about it.

"Yajie, what about you?"

"Me... it's simple. Work hard on my cultivation, take good care of my family, and then find a husband who is stronger than me, treats me well, and has good character." Cui Yajie smiled slightly, her voice filled with longing, and it was clear she was speaking from the heart.

It sounded simple, but just that "stronger than me" requirement would filter out ninety-nine percent of men! What kind of martial soul is a Nine-Tailed Fox? It could be said that as long as Cui Yajie didn't die young and kept up with her cultivation, she was a guaranteed Title Douluo in the future.

And how many Title Douluo can there be in one era?

The moment she finished speaking, Cui Yajie turned her head, her smile becoming even brighter, her pair of pink eyes reflecting Zheng Li's face.

Zheng Li: "?!"

Just say it if you want, why are you looking at me? I'm definitely not your type!

To be fair, because of their cultivation, soul masters generally marry much later than ordinary people. Isn't it a bit too early for you to be thinking about this now?

Inside the Sea of Consciousness, Xiao Nai's expression was cold.

"A Li, you did quite well, heh..."

Ling Nan keenly noticed this scene, and his expression instantly turned suggestive: "Oh~"

He understood again!

Ling Nan dragged out that long note, making Zheng Li want to hit him: "You glutton, what are you 'oh-ing' about? Do you want a beating?"

Cui Yajie was also affected by Ling Nan's "oh," her face flushing slightly, though she didn't say anything.

"Should I also start considering washboards and keyboards..." Xiao Nai muttered in the Sea of Consciousness.

Just as the atmosphere was being made awkward by Ling Nan, Zheng Li said calmly: "I have a fiancée!"

"Huh?! A fiancée?" Ling Nan's suggestive smile instantly froze.

But thinking about it, it made sense! Given this guy A Li's background, wasn't it perfectly normal for him to have a fiancée?

Cui Yajie's smile faltered, and her mood turned dejected in an instant.

The atmosphere between the three became somewhat strange, yet they continued walking.

Soon, Cui Yajie adjusted her mood. After all, knowing that Zheng Li possessed Twin Martial Souls, and given that he was a decent person, she felt he was a great candidate for a future partner. It was good to make a move early; otherwise, once his Twin Martial Souls were exposed, by then...

Heh, she guaranteed that there would be no shortage of people pursuing Zheng Li!

However, while she did have a favorable impression of Zheng Li, it hadn't reached the level of liking him.

What surprised her was that Zheng Li actually had a fiancée?

Based on her understanding, Zheng Li seemed to be an orphan. Could it have been arranged by his deceased parents? Was it possible that Zheng Li hadn't even met his fiancée yet?