The Suddenly Appearing Mu Xi, Asura Field

Ring, ring...

As the school bell rang, a massive crowd surged out from the entrance of Eastsea Elementary Academy.

"Goodbye, Class Monitor!"

"Goodbye, classmate Xiaoyan."

The Eastsea F3 waved to Xu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan before blending into the bustling crowd.

At this moment, Xu Yue looked at Xu Xiaoyan, who was sticking closely to his side, and asked softly, "Classmate Xiaoyan, where would you like to go?"

The surging crowd made Xu Xiaoyan feel very uncomfortable; she gripped the corner of Xu Yue's shirt tightly, afraid that she would get lost if she wasn't careful.

Hearing the question, she replied timidly.

"I... I don't know either."

"In that case, let's go for a walk in the nearby park."

Xu Yue smiled and reached out his hand toward Xu Xiaoyan. "Come on, hold my hand, or I won't be able to find you if you get lost."

Looking at the hand Xu Yue extended, Xu Xiaoyan hesitated for a moment before placing her small hand into his.

The warm temperature, combined with the thrumming sensation from deep within her Martial Soul, caused Xu Xiaoyan's heart to settle instantly.

Just like that, Xu Yue led Xu Xiaoyan by the hand as they walked toward the nearby park.

Meanwhile, by the roadside of the elementary academy.

Two delicate girls with distinct appearances were looking around.

One had golden hair and golden eyes, with a refined face that made her look like a small sun radiating light and heat; this was Mu Xi.

The other had long, pale blue hair tied into a ponytail, a slender figure, and skin so fair it seemed to reflect light.

She was Mu Xi's best friend and confidante, Ouyang Zixin.

"Xiao Xi, did you forget to tell A-Yue that you were coming today?" Ouyang Zixin asked, speechless.

"Uh..." Mu Xi was at a loss for words, then retorted, "I just wanted to give A-Yue a surprise, didn't I?"

Just then, Ouyang Zixin's eyes lit up, and she pointed excitedly in a certain direction.

"Xiao Xi, I see A-Yue! But..."

Upon hearing this, Mu Xi looked up in a flash, gazing in the direction Ouyang Zixin was pointing, and asked.

"But what?"

"It's just that A-Yue seems to be holding hands with a little girl!"

As soon as Ouyang Zixin said this, Mu Xi's body stiffened.

She also saw the backs of Xu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan walking away hand in hand.

The face that had been as bright as sunshine a moment ago instantly darkened, as if covered by a layer of storm clouds.

Her fair teeth gnashed together, making a creaking sound.

She knew it; that greeting she had called out yesterday was definitely the worst decision she had ever made in her life.

Without hesitation, Mu Xi began to stride quickly in pursuit of Xu Yue's retreating figure.

Behind her, Ouyang Zixin watched the change in Mu Xi's expression, stunned, as if she had suddenly realized something.

A smile tugged at the corner of her mouth, and she jogged to catch up.

"Xiao Xi, wait for me!"

Walking along the road, Xu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan walked side by side.

The handsome boy and the exquisite, doll-like girl looked like a golden boy and jade girl, causing passersby to stop and cast curious glances.

Just then, a sound of hurried footsteps came from behind Xu Yue, followed by a slightly indignant call.

"A-Yue!!!"

Hearing that familiar voice, Xu Yue froze and turned around abruptly to look behind him.

He happened to see the two girls rushing over, faint glows of soul power circulating around their bodies, looking very anxious.

"Sister Mu Xi, why are you here? Didn't I say I would go back by myself today?"

The two girls ran all the way to the front of Xu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan, their lips slightly parted as they caught their breath.

But Mu Xi did not respond immediately, her gaze darting back and forth between Xu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan.

Seeing this, Ouyang Zixin spoke up first, teasing with a smile.

"Little brother A-Yue, do you only have eyes for your Sister Mu Xi?"

As she spoke, she reached out to pinch Xu Yue's cheek, but before she could reach him, her hand was swatted away by her best friend.

"Hello, Sister Zixin." Xu Yue greeted them awkwardly.

However, Mu Xi was in no mood for small talk; her golden eyes swept coldly over Xu Xiaoyan before looking at Xu Yue: "School is out and you aren't going home—where do you two think you're going?"

It was the first time Xu Yue had seen Mu Xi like this, and his voice softened involuntarily: "Sister Mu Xi, don't misunderstand! Classmate Xu Xiaoyan just had something to discuss with me, and we were just going to take a walk in the park."

"I'm coming along too," Mu Xi said, her tone still stiff.

"Alright then!" Xu Yue nodded and looked at Xu Xiaoyan beside him, "Classmate Xu Xiaoyan, that's fine, right?"

"N-no problem..."

Feeling Mu Xi's gaze, Xu Xiaoyan shrank back again, her footsteps shifting behind Xu Yue.

"Sister Mu Xi, Sister Ouyang Zixin, let's all go together then."

With that, Xu Yue prepared to lead the group forward.

"You two let go of each other's hands first."

The icy words made his body stiffen, but not wanting to provoke his sister at this moment, he gently let go of her hand.

Xu Xiaoyan switched to tugging at the corner of his shirt as they walked forward.

Behind them, Ouyang Zixin watched Xu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan, leaning in to whisper in Mu Xi's ear.

"Who is this little girl? Judging by your reaction, Mu Xi, it seems you know her."

Mu Xi kept a cold face, gritting her teeth: "She's the younger sister of that Ice Staff guy, Xu Xiaoyu."

Upon hearing the name Xu Xiaoyu, Ouyang Zixin paused in her tracks.

"Perhaps... there might be some hidden circumstances behind this."

"Mu Xi, you must have misunderstood!"

Hearing this, Mu Xi whipped her head around, her golden eyes widening as she stared at her good friend.

She couldn't fathom in a million years that the other girl would actually say something like that.

Meeting her gaze, Ouyang Zixin instinctively averted her eyes.

"Mu Xi, why are you looking at me like that? I was just speaking fairly."

"Speaking fairly?" Mu Xi gritted her teeth, "Ouyang Zixin... you really are my 'good' friend!"

The rest of the journey was silent.

In the park.

Xu Yue led the three girls to a secluded and quiet corner where few pedestrians passed by.

He smiled as he looked at Xu Xiaoyan beside him and asked softly.

"Classmate Xu Xiaoyan, you must have come to me because of your Martial Soul, right?"

Hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan's deep blue eyes widened, and she looked at Xu Yue in surprise.

"How did you know, Class Monitor?"

Immediately after, she looked at the smile on Xu Yue's face, lowered her head with a blushing face, and said softly.

"After we met in the parking lot last time, I felt a sense of attraction coming from you, Class Monitor."

"My father said this might be a sign of a Martial Soul Fusion Skill."

"How is that possible?!" Mu Xi interrupted immediately, her tone unfriendly, "Isn't your Xu Clan's Martial Soul an Ice Staff?"

"Sister Mu Xi, Xu Xiaoyan's Martial Soul is the Star Wheel Ice Staff; it likely awakened the attributes of the Star Crown Martial Soul from the main line of their Xu Clan."

Hearing Xu Yue's explanation, Mu Xi stopped mid-sentence.

But the strange feeling in her heart became clearer, and she only felt a tightness in her chest.

While Xu Yue was explaining, Xu Xiaoyan summoned her own Martial Soul.

A slender, snow-white Ice Crystal staff, slightly taller than Xu Xiaoyan herself, appeared abruptly.

At the top of the staff sat an ice-blue crystal, with a golden halo of light floating outside the crystal.

It was exactly Xu Xiaoyan's Star Wheel Ice Staff!