A Match Made in Heaven-Does Shui Bing'er Have Someone She Loves? Heartache So Bad I Couldn't Breathe!

"What? What ties do you have to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

"Why didn't you mention them when we met last time?"

Bone Douluo looked puzzled, with a hint of suspicion.

"Well... it's not convenient to talk about for now."

Qian Renxue silently rolled her eyes, but kept her composure as she said:

"Besides, I was in a hurry last time and didn't get the chance to bring it up. That was my fault. Please forgive me, Senior Bone Douluo."

What she didn't say was that back when she was the crown prince,

Bone Douluo had never thought much of her, and their relationship had always been poor.

Why should she care what he thought?

"If that's the case, then it must be fate. If you have time after the tournament, young friend, why not visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

Ning Fengzhi was just as confused, but still spoke warmly.

After all, the other party had said she had ties to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

She was clearly inclined to their side—

So they could take their time figuring things out. For now, they should make a good impression!

"Hehehe, exactly! Young friend, you should come visit our sect more often."

Bone Douluo laughed cheerfully. He hadn't expected her to be practically one of their own.

Last time, he had nearly "offed" her.

Thinking of it,

he felt a little awkward.

"Alright, alright. I certainly will. I still have a match to compete in, so please excuse me."

Qian Renxue made an excuse and slipped away.

She didn't want to get dragged into a long conversation with them.

Sword Douluo watched her retreating figure and sighed, his heart aching so badly he could hardly breathe.

What a promising young talent in the sword! And she'd already been snatched away.

He'd suspected as much,

but it still hurt—he didn't want to say another word!

"Sis—don't move! How did you get hurt this badly?"

As soon as Shui Bing'er returned to the waiting area, several pairs of hands pressed her down into a chair.

Shui Yue'er carefully undid her bloodstained collar.

A shocking gash slashed diagonally beneath her collarbone.

Half of the arm beside it was mottled with purple bruises, and beneath several swollen lumps of congealed blood, the outlines of broken bones were faintly visible.

"That pretty-boy is just awful!

How could he hit you so hard?

Doesn't he know how to treat a lady gently?"

Shen Liuyu stomped her foot as she bandaged Shui Bing'er's wound, gritting her teeth in fury.

"Exactly!

He was chatting with us so nicely just now. You really can't judge a book by its cover!

He's so vicious!"

Xue Wu's eyes were red too, her heart aching for Shui Bing'er.

But Shui Bing'er gritted her teeth and didn't make a sound. Her lips had gone pale, yet she still smiled as she said:

"How can anyone fight without the occasional slip? This is already a light injury. It has nothing to do with Fei Xue."

"My skills just weren't good enough. You can't blame her."

"Huh? Sis, you're acting weird, you're acting weird—"

"Do you have a crush on that pretty-boy?"

Hearing that, Shui Yue'er leaned closer and cupped Shui Bing'er's face, their eyes meeting.

"Come on, look me in the eyes and tell me—"

"I'm your own little sister. You absolutely cannot lie to me!"

"Hey, Yue'er, stop fooling around."

Shui Bing'er felt rather awkward and slapped her hand away.

"Huh? Captain's acting weird, she's acting weird—"

Her teammates immediately started teasing her.

Just then,

Qian Renxue happened to pass by nearby, and all the beauties turned their resentful, accusing gazes toward her.

At first, Qian Renxue didn't notice. But as their numbers seemed to bring about a change in kind,

a chill ran through her.

Then she saw the puddle of blood on the ground and remembered that she might have hit a little too hard.

"Uh... Miss Shui Bing'er, I'm truly sorry—"

Under the beauties' watchful eyes, Qian Renxue stopped and took a small pill bottle from her sleeve.

She stepped forward and held it out to Shui Bing'er.

"I lost control on the arena just now and hurt you this badly."

"This pill should help your injuries heal. Please accept it as a small gesture of apology."

"It wasn't your fault. You don't have to do this."

Shui Bing'er stood up to refuse,

but before she could even raise her hand,

Shui Yue'er swiftly snatched the bottle away.

"Why wouldn't you accept it, Sis? It's a kind gesture!"

"Besides, that guy's so rich. He can certainly spare this much!"

Shui Yue'er pressed the pill bottle into Shui Bing'er's palm, then winked at Qian Renxue.

"Mm-hmm, exactly. Miss Yue'er is right. Just take it."

"Alright, I have another match, so I'll take my leave."

Qian Renxue felt that the girls' gazes were getting stranger by the minute. She hurriedly dropped those words and fled.

"Huh? Captain, hurry and open it. Let's see what's inside!"

"Yeah, yeah! I think Fei Xue seems to have a thing for our captain!"

"Of course! Our captain's as beautiful as a goddess. What man could see her and not fall for her?"

"Exactly! He's in love, and she's in love—looks like the Skywater Academy's flower is about to be plucked!"

"Ah! My heart hurts so much. I feel like I can't breathe!"

Once Qian Renxue was gone, the girls immediately began to tease Shui Bing'er.

Even Shui Bing'er, who hadn't felt that way at all, blushed.

She couldn't tell whether it was from anger or embarrassment!

Meanwhile,

Qian Renxue was being teased by Ling Xiao too.

"Who would've thought? My disciple's quite the charmer."

"That little girl has a crush on you, doesn't she?"

"This, this, this... How interesting, how interesting! This is just too interesting!"

"Teacher, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Qian Renxue flushed from the tips of her ears all the way down to her neck. She stumbled and nearly tripped herself.

"Hey, there's nothing wrong with it."

"I'm an old man who's seen plenty and keeps an open mind!"

"If that's what you want, I won't object!"

Ling Xiao spoke like an open-minded parent.

"Huh? No... What do you mean, 'if that's what I want'?"

Qian Renxue could barely get the words out.

"I only gave her a pill because I thought she seemed like a nice girl when we spoke earlier. I hurt her on the arena, so I felt bad..."

"Huh? She does seem nice. Don't worry, I approve of this match!"

Ling Xiao ignored Qian Renxue's exasperation and kept teasing her.

"You shameless old man! I'm not talking to you. Don't talk to me!"

Qian Renxue angrily shut out Ling Xiao's voice.

"Now, please welcome—give a grand welcome to—Fei Xue and the Evil-Eyed White Tiger!"

The host's booming announcement had barely faded

when two beams of light fell on the entrances at either end of the arena.

Still simmering with the anger she hadn't shaken off,

Qian Renxue stepped onto the arena, one step at a time...

"Heh-heh, pretty-boy, I've already figured out your fatal weakness—"

Dai Mubai had no idea Qian Renxue was already angry. He was only making things worse.

Qian Renxue didn't even let him finish.

"Save your nonsense for the sword in my hand!"

At the referee's signal,

Qian Renxue immediately unleashed the Hundred-Step Flying Sword. The Star Sword in her hand transformed into a streak of light and shot straight toward Dai Mubai!

Dai Mubai hadn't expected her to be even more shameless than him—not even giving him a warning.

"White Tiger Intense Light Wave!"

He hurriedly used his Soul Skill to block her.

A beam of white light shot toward the Star Treasure Sword, but couldn't slow it down in the slightest.

The light was cleaved apart!

Cold sweat instantly soaked through the back of Dai Mubai's clothes.

He had no time to worry about his dignity.

In his panic, he hurriedly cast the White Tiger Body Protection Barrier, then rolled awkwardly to the side.

The sword grazed his shoulder and slammed into the ground behind him. Shattered stones flew out and sliced his cheek,

leaving several bloody gashes.

His golden curls, which he had always been so proud of, were tossed into a bird's nest by the shockwave.

He knelt on the ground in a sorry state, panting heavily.