Loli Socially Anxious Senior! Mu En Intends to Take a Disciple?

"You, you be a little gentler... don't, don't press there..."

"I'll be done in a second, Senior Ling, just bear with it! Wait a moment, it might be a little intense."

"Oh-ho-ho-ho--!!!"

From the small grove by the beach, a series of strange sounds drifted out, easily leading one's imagination astray.

A moment later, having dispelled the lingering cold energy from within the senior's body, Jiang Yi released the pair of fair, jade-like feet he had been holding.

"All done!"

He thoughtfully helped her put her white silk stockings back on and tucked those petite feet back into her boots.

"Thank you..."

Ling Luochen kept her head lowered, her small face flushed red, though the tingling sensation in her body had yet to fully fade.

Ultimate Ice was a complete suppression for her; it was thanks to Jiang Yi that she had recovered so quickly.

It was just that... when Jiang Yi's soul power entered her, that aura of a superior being gave her a strange, indescribable feeling.

I, I want more...

She bit her red lips and snuck a glance at the young man before her.

As a pure ice-attribute Soul Master, if she could cultivate alongside Ultimate Ice, it would surely bring immense benefits.

"You're welcome."

Jiang Yi smiled, then spoke to Ling Luochen with an apologetic tone.

"Actually, this is my fault. I didn't know this was your training ground, Senior; I was a bit reckless with my actions..."

For a Soul Master, soul skills are a deeply private matter, and Inner Court students generally have their own exclusive areas for training.

"No, it's okay."

Ling Luochen blinked, looked up at Jiang Yi, hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke plainly.

"If you don't mind, Junior, you can continue to train here in the future... I don't mind at all."

As soon as she finished speaking, she immediately lowered her head, her mind beginning to wander.

Sigh~ He won't reject me, will he?

Or maybe he'll think I'm too easy... but if I don't take the initiative, that annoying Ma Xiaotao will definitely try to snatch him away.

"Of course! I look forward to your guidance in the future, Senior."

Jiang Yi looked at the young girl before him and nodded in agreement without hesitation.

A senior with a loli-esque style who appeared cold and arrogant on the surface but was actually socially anxious and longing for friends—how could he resist?

This wasn't about being lecherous; it was about wanting to help his senior step out of her lonely world.

"Really?"

Senior Ling shot her head up, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise.

The junior had agreed!

This was Ultimate Ice, after all!

"Yes! As it happens, I've run into some issues with controlling my ice attribute lately, and I was hoping to ask for your advice, Senior."

Jiang Yi smiled and nodded.

Beyond just craving her company, the senior herself was an excellent sparring partner, and he didn't even have to pay for the privilege.

"No problem."

Ling Luochen hugged her knees and nodded her small head vigorously.

In the small grove, the sounds of the two discussing techniques soon rang out, and later, they moved to the beach to spar.

As one of the Shrek Seven Devils, Ling Luochen possessed rich combat experience, while Jiang Yi wielded Ultimate Ice.

After a round of sparring, both of them benefited greatly.

It wasn't until the sun slanted westward and dusk spilled over Sea God Lake, casting shimmering golden waves, that the two bid each other farewell.

"Goodbye, Senior!"

Jiang Yi waved his hand and turned to leave.

"Goodbye!"

Ling Luochen stood on her tiptoes, and only when Jiang Yi's back was no longer visible did she slowly retract her gaze.

"Nice--!"

She clenched her two small fists and bounced in place a few times.

Once Jiang Yi disappeared, the girl seemed like a different person; her usual coldness faded, replaced by a burst of vibrant energy.

"Ultimate Ice... could this be a sign from the heavens?"

The girl suddenly rested her chin in her hands, gazing at the sunset's afterglow, her mind filled with wild, fluttering thoughts.

"It doesn't seem impossible; that's how it's always written in novels... Prince Charming, the Ice Princess..."

"A girl would be nice, like me, but if it's a boy, like Junior... ahhh, how embarrassing~"

"..."

By the shores of Sea God Lake, the sun began to set in the west.

The Inner Court's usual Ice Goddess was currently squatting by the water, staring at her reflection, giggling foolishly one moment and covering her face while squirming like a maggot the next.

In the days that followed, Jiang Yi stopped going to the Inner Court every day, returning instead to a normal campus life.

He attended classes during the day, occasionally practiced with Ling Luochen in the evenings, and spent his nights exploring the origins of life on the Douluo Continent with his dear Senior Xiao Ya.

However, what gave him a bit of a headache was that, for some reason, Jiang Nannan had been avoiding him lately.

He hadn't even had the chance to give her the Soft Bone Rabbit spirit bone he held in his hand.

The spirit skill contained within this spirit bone was Explosive Kill Eight-Stage Throw, not Invincible Golden Body; otherwise, he might have used it himself.

Freshman Class Nine.

"Alright, that concludes today's lesson. Next class, we will discuss the classification of Soul Tools. Please preview the material after class."

"Class dismissed!"

Mu Jin stood on the podium, assigning the post-class tasks.

"Goodbye, teacher!"

The students rose to see her off before leaving in twos and threes.

Jiang Yi prepared to leave as usual, but Mu Jin did not depart; instead, she walked straight toward him.

"Jiang Yi, come with me for a moment."

Mu Jin smiled, her tone exceptionally gentle.

Jiang Yi's existence had truly allowed her to steal the spotlight in the first-year teachers' office.

"Yes, teacher."

Jiang Yi nodded and followed behind Mu Jin.

Once the two entered the office, an old man dressed in white was already sitting inside, possessing a very gentle temperament.

"Dean, I have brought him."

Mu Jin bowed slightly to the old man in white, gave Jiang Yi a subtle wink, and then retreated.

"Jiang Yi greets the Dean!"

Jiang Yi looked at the old man in white and cupped his hands in a formal salute.

"No need for such formalities. This old man is Yan Shaozhe, and I am also the Dean of the Martial Soul Academy."

Yan Shaozhe waved his hand.

Although he didn't quite approve, his teacher had already made up his mind: the youth before him was to be his junior fellow apprentice.

"Follow me! I've summoned you today because the Pavilion Master has something to discuss with you."

Yan Shaozhe explained briefly before waving his hand to lead Jiang Yi away.

The two walked one after the other toward the Inner Court. Yan Shaozhe did not take him by flight, choosing instead to walk at a leisurely pace.

Jiang Yi felt no impatience, following quietly behind while guessing the reason Mu En had summoned him.

It was likely that his efforts over the past few days had paid off; he had already gained a preliminary grasp of Reign Over the World.

The schools of fish in Sea God Lake had almost been completely blown to bits by him and Ling Luochen.

He wondered if this was a prelude to taking him as a disciple or inducting him directly into the Inner Court.

Various speculations flashed through his mind. Half an hour later, the two finally arrived at the Sea God Pavilion.

Several Pavilion Elders were already inside. As they watched the two enter, they cast their gazes toward them.

Jiang Yi followed behind Yan Shaozhe, not looking around, keeping to himself and playing the part of a nervous student.

"Sit for now; the teacher will be here shortly."

Yan Shaozhe found a chair and sat down, nodding to signal Jiang Yi.

However, before Jiang Yi could speak, Yan Shaozhe sat in his chair, closed his eyes, and began to rest his mind.

"Uh..."

Jiang Yi scanned the room. There were only a few chairs in the Sea God Pavilion, arranged in a circle; clearly, there were rules to follow.

He certainly couldn't just sit anywhere.

Jiang Yi glanced at Yan Shaozhe, lost in thought. This old guy seemed to harbor some malice toward him.

Was he trying to see him make a fool of himself? Or was there some other intention...

Just as he was pondering how to break the deadlock, a kind voice suddenly drifted over from the front.

"Good child, come sit by me!"

Jiang Yi followed the voice and looked over, only to see an old woman with white hair beckoning to him from the seat to the left of the main position at the very front.

Beside the old woman sat a middle-aged beauty who still retained much of her charm; the two shared a certain resemblance in their brows.

Is it her?

Jiang Yi's heart stirred as he recognized her.

It was that senior from the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, the one who had gifted him a piece of Whale Rubber back then.