Defeating Wu Ming with a Princess Carry; Han Ruoruo Enjoys the Show

Dai Huabin had already made his move.

As the Extreme Ice Sky-Dome Breaker, he pushed off with his feet, launching himself into the air and catching Wu Ming precisely when she was halfway down.

One arm supported her knees, while the other arm wrapped around her back.

A standard princess carry.

Wu Ming's mind went blank for a couple of seconds.

The shock of her Martial Soul Avatar being destroyed left her body weak, her Soul Power disordered, and her limbs powerless.

By the time she realized what was happening, she was already nestled in Dai Huabin's arms.

The collar of his crimson-gold outfit was loose, and his red ponytail fell loosely onto Dai Huabin's arm.

She could feel the icy temperature on the other person's arm, the lingering chill of extreme cold seeping through the fabric onto her skin, creating a strange complement to the still-burning Golden Crow True Fire within her.

The two were too close.

Wu Ming could clearly see the curve of Dai Huabin's jaw and smell the faint scent of ice mixed with the refreshing aroma unique to young people emanating from him.

"You... you put me down."

Wu Ming's voice was much softer and more shy than she had expected.

"Is Sister Wu Ming sure she can stand firm?"

"Nonsense, when am I supposed to!"

Wu Ming struggled for a moment, but her legs gave way and she fell back into Dai Huabin's arms.

The chilling energy from the Extreme Ice Sky-Dome Breaker was still coursing through her body, and half of her meridians were numb from the cold.

Wu Ming immediately shut her mouth, her cheeks rapidly warming. It wasn't the heat of the Golden Crow True Fire, but a different kind of burning heat.

"Oh~ Sister Wu Ming is blushing." Dai Huabin looked down at Wu Ming and teased her with a smile.

"Shut up! That's remnants of real fire!"

"Oh, really?"

"If you don't put me down, believe me, I'll burn your hair off!"

Dai Huabin was in no hurry to let go.

He could feel the body in his arms still trembling slightly, and the flow of Soul Power in the meridians was obviously not smooth. If he forced himself to stand up, he might fall a second time.

"Let's talk about it after the coldness in Wu Ming's body dissipates."

Wu Ming stopped struggling.

She turned her face away, refusing to look at Dai Huabin's expression. Her ears were burning hot, and her heart was pounding wildly.

The Golden Crow Saintess had never been so disheveled in her life.

Losing is bad enough, but to be carried in a princess carry is even worse.

Unfortunately, she was currently powerless and couldn't even break free. What was even more infuriating was that the temperature in this boy's arms was quite comfortable, Bingbing and refreshing, which perfectly neutralized the surging fire-attribute Soul Power within her.

"Huabin."

"Um?"

"You did this on purpose, didn't you?"

"What do you mean, intentional?"

"You deliberately avoided hitting my vital points with the Extreme Ice Sky-Dome Breaker, just so I could fall and you could catch me."

Dai Huabin didn't say anything, but the corners of his mouth curved slightly.

When Wu Ming saw this curve, a strange, inexplicable urge surged through her chest.

She gritted her teeth, wishing she could slap herself. When did you, Wu Ming, become such a little girl?

"Alright, put me down now." Wu Ming's tone regained some of its usual crispness. "The chill has mostly dissipated."

Dai Huabin then slowly put her down.

Wu Ming landed firmly on both feet.

She moved her wrists and ankles to make sure her meridians had returned to normal before turning to face Dai Huabin.

You win this round.

"You flatter me, Sister Wu Ming."

"Stop with the polite talk." Wu Ming glared at him. "If you were a few levels stronger, I wouldn't even last three moves against your Martial Soul Avatar."

"Sister Wu Ming, you're too modest."

"I'm just telling the truth."

Wu Ming crossed her arms, her expression becoming more serious.

"The suppression of fire attribute by extreme cold is even more outrageous than I imagined. You're only level 57. Once you reach the Soul Emperor or Soul Sage level, fire-type Soul Master of the same level will basically have no chance against you."

Dai Huabin nodded without refuting.

Wu Ming stared at him for a few seconds.

"Regarding what you just said about the Ultimate Fire evolution..."

"Um?"

"I'm serious."

Wu Ming's joking expression vanished.

"If you can really help Xiaotao evolve her Martial Soul, then wouldn't my Golden Crow also have a chance?"

"Yes," Dai Huabin answered readily.

Wu Ming's breathing quickened slightly.

"What are the conditions?"

"I'll discuss this with Sister Wu Ming in detail after Xiaotao's matter is settled."

"OK."

Wu Ming didn't press the matter further. She bent down to pick up the cloth bag from the stone bench by the field, dusted it off, and said, "Then I'll wait for your message."

She turned and walked towards the Soul Fighting Arena, but stopped after taking two steps.

"Don't tell anyone I lost today."

"Don't worry, Sister Wu Ming."

"Besides."

"Um?"

"Next time we spar, don't catch me in a princess carry. It's too embarrassing."

After saying this, Wu Ming quickened her pace, her red ponytail swaying behind her, and soon disappeared around the corner of the bluestone path.

Dai Huabin stood in the center of the Soul Fighting Arena, looking in the direction she had left, and gently exhaled.

Wu Ming is a straightforward person with a personality that is characteristic of fire-type Soul Master.

You don't need to spend too much time guessing what she's thinking when you're with her. Just say what you're thinking, and if you like her, just get close to her without beating around the bush.

Dai Huabin doesn't dislike this kind of personality.

He looked down at his right hand.

The lingering effects of the Extreme Ice Sky-Dome Breaker still flowed through my fingertips, the icy blue light flashing intermittently.

Soul Sage of level 70 or higher who had activated their Martial Soul Avatar was defeated by him in a single move.

Although there is the factor of elemental advantage, this is enough to show that his current strength has reached the peak of Soul Sage.

It's time to go back.

Ma Xiaotao probably won't be back by tomorrow, so let's go find Mu En and apply to enter the Golden Tree first, and then we'll talk about it after the bloodline is awakened.

Dai Huabin withdrew his Soul Power and turned to leave the Soul Fighting Arena.

Meanwhile, a slender figure lay quietly on a branch in the canopy of an ancient pine tree a hundred meters to the east of the Soul Fighting Arena.

Fine gold and silver threads, faintly visible, Entanglement around the fingertips before silently disappearing back into the sleeve.

Han Ruoruo leaned against the tree trunk, one leg dangling down and swaying, the hem of her pale gold dress fluttering gently among the branches and leaves.

She watched the entire exchange of skills from beginning to end.

From Wu Ming taking the initiative to challenge him, to being forced to reveal his Martial Soul Avatar after thirty moves, to the decisive blow of the Extreme Ice Sky-Dome Breaker, and finally that princess carry.

Han Ruoruo twirled a stray hair behind her ear with her fingertips, a slight smile curving her lips.

"Ming'er..."

Han Ruoruo's voice was very soft, as if she were talking to herself.

"It seems you've fallen for it."

As Wu Ming's longtime friend and frenemy within the Inner Academy, Han Ruoruo knows Wu Ming's personality all too well.

The way she blushed to the roots of her ears after being caught, the awkwardness of turning back to tell everyone "don't tell anyone" after leaving—this was nothing like the Golden Crow Saintess's usual demeanor.

He's clearly gotten carried away.

Han Ruoruo leaped silently from the treetop, landing without even a wrinkle on her skirt.

She took two steps toward the dormitory, then stopped and glanced sideways at the direction Dai Huabin had left in.

He defeated the Martial Soul Avatar of the Inner Academy Soul Sage who was over level 70 at level 57.

Dai Huabin is indeed interesting.

No wonder Mu En put aside the matter between Lexuan and Bei Bei, and even took the initiative to encourage Lexuan to befriend Dai Huabin.

Han Ruoruo withdrew her gaze and disappeared lightly down the forest path.

She decided to go out for drinks with Wu Ming tonight.