Outsmarted by One's Own Cleverness

Meanwhile, Wu Feng, dragging Ning Tian along to bolster her courage, followed closely behind Qin Yue, chattering away like a little bird:

"Could you stop taking out all of them by yourself? We're a team. Ning Tian and I want to show off our strength too, you know? After an entire match, we only got to reveal our Martial Souls once and didn't even use a single Soul Skill!"

Qin Yue exchanged a smiling glance with Ning Tian. "I don't think you mean the two of you. You mean yourself, don't you?"

Having had her thoughts exposed, Wu Feng's pretty face reddened. But when she thought of how others might see her as dead weight, she hardened her heart and said:

"Fine, I mean myself! No matter what, I'm fighting in the next match. If you don't agree... if you don't agree, I'll make sure you never get to eat cold meals again!"

After saying that, she raised her head and breathed out a puff of fire as if threatening him.

What kind of threat was that? Qin Yue laughed speechlessly and nodded. "Fine. The next match is yours. Unless it comes down to the wire, I won't make a move."

"Hmph, hmph~ Now you know to be afraid, right?" Wu Feng folded her arms smugly, making her already tall, slender figure stand out even more.

Ning Tian was similarly amused by Wu Feng's bizarre train of thought and let out a string of clear, wind-chime-like laughter.

By now, no matter how foolish Wu Feng was, she realized something was off. Yet after thinking it over from every angle, she still could not figure out what she had said wrong. Neither she nor Ning Tian could beat Qin Yue, so physical threats were out of the question. That only left using things around them as leverage, didn't it?

And Sister Tian not only refused to help her, but even laughed at her together with Qin Yue! At that thought, Wu Feng pouted at Ning Tian, her eyes filled with resentment.

"Ahem." Qin Yue cleared his throat and smiled at Wu Feng, who looked over. "Still, agreement is agreement. Tomorrow, I'll be missing three perfectly good classmates to practice boxing with. Shouldn't you compensate me, Wu Feng?"

Wu Feng froze. Remembering Qin Yue's iron fists, her little face turned pale as she waved her hands repeatedly. "No, no! I can't take it! I'll definitely die!"

"Tsk." Qin Yue clicked his tongue disdainfully. "And here I thought you had a Red Dragon Martial Soul. That little girl Xiao Xiao we faced today had a Tool Martial Soul, yet she was braver than you. She was so tiny, but after taking two punches from me, she didn't make a sound."

Wu Feng became even more frantic. "Was that really not making a sound?! She was obviously knocked senseless by your first punch, and the second one sent her flying into the air unconscious! I saw it clearly from behind! Don't think you can use her as an excuse to trick me into getting beaten up!"

Ning Tian could no longer hold back her smile either and nodded in agreement. "Feng Mei is right. Xiao Xiao really did pass out after your second punch. As for Wang Dong, he was still glaring at you when we left the stage, looking completely unconvinced."

Qin Yue knew exactly why. Wang Dong had definitely panicked when she saw Huo Yuhao get flicked unconscious, and only her exceptional physical constitution had kept her from passing out as well.

Although Wang Dong would make an excellent punching bag, she was like chocolate that tasted of shit. No matter how much she resembled real chocolate on the outside, it could not hide the fact that she was fundamentally a lump of filth produced by a Certain God King's earth-shattering wisdom.

Naturally, Qin Yue had no interest in enjoying such a "fortuitous encounter." Huo Yuhao could take his time enjoying it instead.

Just then, Wu Feng, who had been worrying that Qin Yue might suddenly punch her, had an idea. She believed that only by learning the full extent of Qin Yue's strength could she set a clear goal, surpass him in the future, and never again have to fear him threatening her with force.

Her eyes shifted, and a plan formed in her mind. In an incomparably sweet voice, she smiled. "Brother Qin~"

Qin Yue and Ning Tian both shuddered violently and looked at Wu Feng's sweet smile at the same time. Qin Yue stared at her in shock. "Did you eat mushrooms at noon?"

Wu Feng's expression stiffened, and her fists clenched. Still, she forced herself to maintain her smile and continued in that sweet, gentle voice:

"Brother Qin, it's like this. I just remembered that I only know your First Soul Skill. What are the effects of your other two Soul Skills?"

"You want to see them?" A teasing smile appeared on Qin Yue's face.

"I do, I do~" Wu Feng nodded repeatedly, playing the part of a sweet girl remarkably well.

Qin Yue shrugged, spreading his hands like a little bear. "But my Second Soul Skill and Third Soul Skill are both offensive Soul Skills. There aren't any opponents right now, so I can't exactly use you and Ning Tian as targets, can I?"

Wu Feng shuddered and immediately wanted to dismiss the idea, but Ning Tian beside her suddenly spoke up. "I'd like to see them too."

No, have you really never been brutally beaten by Qin Yue before? Just because you don't have to fight on the front line means you're completely fearless...? Wu Feng stared at Ning Tian with wide eyes, disbelief written all over them.

Ning Tian felt a little embarrassed under Wu Feng's stare, but she had no intention of changing her mind. She merely turned her gaze silently toward Qin Yue, who stood at the front.

Qin Yue suddenly felt a little sorry for Wu Feng. He knew exactly how heavy his punches were. The last time Wu Feng had lain on the ground unable to get up, she had not been acting. Ning Tian was clearly talking big while standing safely on the sidelines; after all, Wu Feng was always the one taking the beating.

Perhaps out of sympathy for a fellow worker from his past life, Qin Yue changed his tone. "Sure. But my Soul Skills are rather powerful, so let's find Brother Tree to watch over us, just in case."

Qin Shu was the Healing Soul Saint with the Tree of Life Martial Soul who had appeared in the original story. He was also a member of the Qin Clan, though from a branch family, and his Martial Soul was not even lightning-type.

Moreover, compared to Qin Yan, he was much closer to Shrek Academy. If Qin Yan had not mentioned him to Qin Yue, Qin Yue would never have known the Qin Clan had a Healing Soul Saint like him.

Although Ning Tian did not know who Brother Tree was, she strongly approved of Qin Yue's cautious approach. Seeing that the matter could not be avoided, Wu Feng said nothing more. She merely followed behind the two of them with a dejected face, looking as though she had resigned herself to her fate.

Although Shrek Academy was enormous, Qin Yue and the other two were all Soul Masters. Before long, they reached a training ground. Qin Shu appeared shortly afterward, nodded to Qin Yue, and quietly stood at the edge of the field.

"Then shall we begin?"

Qin Yue, whose hands were already itching, looked toward Ning Tian. She immediately summoned the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda in response.

"Seven Treasures Famous, first: Speed; Seven Treasures Famous, third: Strength!"

Wu Feng had also released her Martial Soul. The two Soul Rings on her body flashed at the same time, and with an "Awoo!" she launched herself off the ground and charged rapidly at Qin Yue.

But in the next instant, Qin Yue casually brushed Wu Feng aside. Then, with a sweep of his arm, he caught her around his waist. His figure flashed, and he appeared before Ning Tian.

Wu Feng froze for a moment, then cried out nervously, "Young Master, watch out!"

Looking at Ning Tian, whose face had gone pale after realizing something, Qin Yue grinned. His right hand curled into a fist and rose high into the air before he swung it down with explosive force!