Hu Liena's Incompetence, Shui Bing'er: Ridiculous! Goodbye, Azure Luan

Looking at the embarrassed Hu Liena, whose neck had turned completely red, Bibi Dong shook her head with a huff:

"If you don't want to use such methods, then wipe those tears away.

As the dignified Martial Soul Hall Saintess and possessor of the Demon Fox martial soul, are you really going to be afraid of a little girl who just arrived at Martial Soul Hall when it comes to attracting a man?"

Hu Liena froze for a moment, then bit her red lips as her fighting spirit reignited in her eyes:

"Teacher is right, I am not afraid of her!

In terms of looks or talent, where do I lose to her?"

Even so, the 'secret room' Huang Yan that Bibi Dong had just mentioned remained etched in Hu Liena's mind.

If it really came down to it.

Even if she couldn't win Huang Yan's heart, she would still take Huang Yan's body!

"That's more like it."

Bibi Dong waved her hand as if shooing away a fly.

"You are all teammates who will represent Martial Soul Hall in the tournament; you'll be seeing each other constantly.

Don't you understand the principle of being close to the water to get the moon first?

If you want to win back his heart, find your own ways to do it.

Stop running to me to cry at every turn."

"I understand, thank you, Teacher!"

Hu Liena wiped away her tears, turned around, and marched out of the Pope Palace with a fierce aura.

On the other side, outside the exclusive training grounds.

Huang Yan and Shui Bing'er had just finished half a day of grinding their Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

Holding hands, the two were preparing to head to the Martial Soul Hall cafeteria for lunch.

Halfway there, a tall, fiery figure blocked their path.

It was none other than Hu Liena, who had returned.

Her gaze locked onto their tightly clasped hands, and she took a deep breath, forcing herself into the cold, aloof posture of a Saintess:

"Huang Yan, I didn't expect you to be with her so soon?"

Seeing Hu Liena like this, Huang Yan naturally knew what she was there for. He smiled, squeezed Shui Bing'er's hand, and said indifferently:

"Nana, please mind your status; we are only teammates.

You have overstepped."

Hu Liena let out a delicate huff.

She even deliberately utilized the alluring traits of her Demon Fox martial soul.

But because Huang Yan and Shui Bing'er were already 'linked', this bit of charm had absolutely no effect.

"Shui Bing'er!"

Seeing that it had no effect, Hu Liena became somewhat annoyed and ashamed.

"You should know that I have known Huang Yan for twelve years.

How long have you even known him?

I hope you can keep your position clear..."

Shui Bing'er saw through Hu Liena's hostility at a glance, but she did not back down, instead smiling gracefully and generously:

"Saintess, do you know?

When Huang Yan was chatting with me earlier, he mentioned you."

"He mentioned me?"

Hu Liena raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a hint of provocation.

"What did he say about me?

Did he say we grew up together as childhood sweethearts?"

Shui Bing'er's expression remained unchanged, her voice still gentle and calm:

"Huang Yan said that the Saintess is gifted and a rare genius of Martial Soul Hall.

However..."

Shui Bing'er paused slightly, leaned her body closer to Huang Yan, and chuckled:

"Huang Yan also said that my Ice Phoenix martial soul has an extremely high compatibility with his.

We just tested our Martial Soul Fusion Skill, and the power is indeed quite good.

In the future tournament, I hope for the Saintess's continued guidance."

What Shui Bing'er did not say was this.

Last night, when ice and fire merged and the phoenixes sang in harmony, she had asked Huang Yan about his feelings for Hu Liena.

Huang Yan had not answered at the time; instead, his "offensive" had only grown more ferocious.

These words were soft yet carried a hidden edge.

She had directly struck at the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, the most painful sore spot for Hu Liena.

Hu Liena gritted her teeth in secret, letting out a cold snort:

"So what if you have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?

The tournament relies on the teamwork of seven people, not just the two of you showing off.

With soul power barely over level forty, in our Martial Soul Hall Team, you'd be lucky to even be a substitute!"

Shui Bing'er smiled and said nothing.

While you are still jealous and secretly vexed over Huang Yan, I have already reached the deepest parts of his soul while we were "singing in harmony" in our room.

"Nana, that's enough."

Huang Yan spoke up at the right moment to interrupt.

"I know Bing'er's strength better than anyone; she is more than qualified to be a main team member."

Seeing Huang Yan actually shielding Shui Bing'er, sour jealousy bubbled up in Hu Liena's heart, and her eyes turned slightly red:

"You... you only know how to protect her!"

"Alright, stop throwing a tantrum."

Huang Yan smiled helplessly, taking the initiative to offer her a way out.

"We were just about to go eat. You just ran to the Pope Palace to complain, so you must be hungry, right?

Want to come along?"

Hu Liena had intended to refuse stubbornly, but seeing how well-matched Huang Yan and Shui Bing'er looked standing together, alarm bells rang in her heart.

If she left now, wouldn't she just be giving them a chance to be alone?

"Fine, I'll eat!"

Hu Liena stepped forward quickly, wedging herself directly onto Huang Yan's other side, and shot a provocative glance at Shui Bing'er.

"I am the Saintess, after all; I'm going to eat the most expensive food!"

At the dining table, Hu Liena shed her previous exasperation.

She constantly sought topics to talk to Huang Yan about, even taking the initiative to serve him food and pour his water.

She attempted to use this "clinging" method to close the distance between herself and Huang Yan once more.

Faced with Hu Liena's somewhat deliberate actions, Shui Bing'er appeared remarkably calm, eating elegantly on her own, completely unbothered.

"Bing'er, aren't you jealous?"

Taking advantage of the moment Hu Liena went to urge the kitchen to add more dishes, Huang Yan leaned into Shui Bing'er's ear and teased with a soft chuckle.

Shui Bing'er rolled her eyes at him lightly, her tone indifferent yet brimming with absolute confidence:

"What is there to be jealous of?

In the state of our Martial Soul Fusion Skill, our souls and essences have already merged.

That level of compatibility cannot be faked.

In this world, I believe the bond between us is the most steadfast; no one can wedge themselves between us."

Huang Yan had already ridden her to the heights of pleasure, while Hu Liena could only stare in frustration.

In such a contrast, Shui Bing'er only found Hu Liena's frantic, jumping attempts to get close to Huang Yan to be comical and ridiculous.

Having said that, Shui Bing'er smiled slightly:

"Since she wants to follow, let her follow. After all, we will be teammates in the future."

Hearing this, Huang Yan couldn't help but smile and squeeze her palm.

That night.

After having another deep exchange and cultivating with Shui Bing'er, Huang Yan settled her into the room to meditate and left his residence alone.

He headed straight for the Worship Hall.

The Third Worship, Azure Luan Douluo, stood with his hands behind his back in the center of the great hall. Hearing footsteps, he slowly turned around.

"Teacher."

Huang Yan stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

Azure Luan Douluo swept his gaze over Huang Yan, sensing the more solidified fluctuations of soul power within him, and nodded in satisfaction:

"Not bad. You have finally perfectly resolved the issue of the Evil Fire backlash within you, and you can even use this to significantly increase your cultivation efficiency.

I heard that you and that girl from Skywater Academy also successfully performed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"

"Yes, Teacher."

Huang Yan nodded in reply.