The next second.
"Whoosh!"
Flames erupted out of thin air, their scorching heat warping even the void. "Ji An, if you don't know how to talk, then keep your mouth shut.
"And besides, who said I couldn't beat her? I comprehended a Law too."
We'd both comprehended a Law. What made her any better than me?
"A-Min, don't be angry. Ji An just doesn't know how to talk.
"Let's go. Someone's going to come by soon!
"Don't fight!"
Miao Ling's anxious attempts to stop them sounded especially feeble amid the sudden battle between the two.
Virtual Space.
Ganwu Continent, Black Dragon Mountain Island.
Si Yao skipped into Li Yilin's villa. The huge white wings behind her fluttered slightly, scattering a trail of light. She looked at Li Yilin with a bright, happy smile.
"Teacher, I passed the assessment." She put her hands on her hips and lifted her chin high, looking utterly pleased with herself. "I'm a Universe Trainee Mercenary now."
"Me." She pointed at herself and repeated smugly, "A trainee mercenary."
"Not bad." Li Yilin smiled, sizing up the young disciple he hadn't seen in months. He sensed wisps of killing intent swirling around her, and an aura that had grown immeasurably heavier and sharper. He nodded in satisfaction.
"Looks like you've seen quite a bit these past few months." She seemed much cleverer than before, no longer like someone with more money than sense.
Si Yao pouted. "Teacher, I've always been clever."
"This time, I relied on my own strength to kill more than ten Star Level ninth-rank Fighters and Spirit Readers who surrounded me. Two of them had comprehended a Domain, just like me." She looked extremely pleased as she spoke.
"Someone surrounded you?" Li Yilin frowned. "Why didn't you tell me?"
He was angry that his