Motivation for Hu Jia? The Monster Hunting Tournament!

Chapter 50: Motivating Hu Jia? The Monster Hunting Tournament!

Inside the training room.

Everyone fell into silence due to Hu Jia's words.

Their gazes shifted back and forth between Hu Jia and Xiao Xun'er.

Some of the girls even began to imagine what it would be like if Hu Jia and Xiao Xun'er were together.

Two equally stunning beauties together—what a feast for the eyes that would be.

Xiao Ze delivered a hand chop to the top of the black-haired girl's head, causing her to clutch it and cry out in a delicate voice.

"Even during sparring, we simulate real combat as much as possible. If you lose focus in battle, be careful, or it might cost you your life!"

"Yes! Student Xiao Ze!"

The black-haired girl replied hurriedly, but after a moment of hesitation, she added with some concern, "Student Xiao Ze, aren't you going to check on Student Xiao Xun'er?"

"Such a trivial matter, Xun'er can handle it herself!"

Seeing the black-haired girl's curiosity, Xiao Ze frowned slightly and struck directly at her unguarded center!

The girl hurriedly crossed her arms to protect her chest.

Bang!

The black-haired girl stumbled back repeatedly, unable to help but rub her chest.

Under that palm strike, would it have caved in, even though it was already unremarkable to begin with?!

With tears in the corners of her eyes, she looked at Xiao Ze with a mix of shame and anger.

"The speed of that palm was far slower than before. If you hadn't been distracted, you could have easily dodged it instead of choosing to take it head-on!"

Xiao Ze ignored the girl's tears and explained in a flat tone.

"Battles outside the academy are never this quiet and peaceful; enemies will often use any means necessary!"

"As a girl, you have more things to worry about, and enemies will specifically target those weaknesses!"

"What you need to do is be more vigilant and adaptable, not shed tears in the middle of a fight, begging for the enemy's mercy."

After being lectured by Xiao Ze, the black-haired girl bit her lip, wiped away her tears, and charged at Xiao Ze once more.

While the battle here was spectacular, the subsequent developments between the two stunning beauties on the other side were also highly attention-grabbing.

This left the other students feeling indecisive—which side should they focus on?

A portion of the students chose to watch Xiao Ze's sparring, as this might very well be his last class training session!

However, more students chose to focus on the unfolding drama between the two beauties.

Would they become a pair that defied worldly conventions?

Or would one be heartlessly rejected by the other?

Both scenarios deeply captivated the attention of most students.

After a brief moment of shock, Xiao Xun'er regained her composure, a light smile on her face.

"We haven't met yet, have we? May I ask who you are?"

"My name is Hu Jia, and I'm also a new student this year."

Hu Jia continued to bite on her flower, speaking with a slight slur.

In truth, Hu Jia's grandfather had not intended for her to enroll this year.

Due to her talent and the powerful background of her grandfather, the Vice Dean, Hu Jia had already attracted some attention within Jia Nan Academy.

Within a small circle, a title that would only become widespread in the future had already begun to circulate—Little Enchantress.

Hu Jia's grandfather was the Vice Dean of the Outer Academy, which allowed her to move freely within Jia Nan Academy.

During the previous class evaluations, the Little Enchantress Hu Jia had caught a glimpse of Xiao Xun'er and was instantly struck by her beauty, falling in love at first sight.

To make it easier to get close to Xiao Xun'er, Hu Jia had pestered her grandfather to let her enroll this year!

In the end, Hu Gan was so annoyed by Hu Jia's pestering that he allowed her to enroll.

Technically, this didn't violate any rules, as Hu Jia's strength met the admission standards of Jia Nan Academy.

Beyond the annual enrollment dates, there were always people who traveled thousands of miles to bring their children to Jia Nan Academy.

As long as the conditions were met, Jia Nan Academy would allow them to enroll.

Xiao Xun'er searched her memory carefully, but indeed, she had no information regarding Hu Jia.

Because the title of Little Enchantress was, after all, only known within a small circle.

Furthermore, since enrolling, Xiao Xun'er had spent almost all her time training with Xiao Ze in the back mountains, aside from the initial period.

She had very little interaction with students of her own year.

"Student Hu Jia, setting aside whether or not I like girls, and disregarding the time we've spent together, I only wish to ask you one question."

Xiao Xun'er tapped her chin with a jade finger, a mischievous smirk playing on her lips.

At this moment, Hu Jia had yet to realize the gravity of the situation, and she hurriedly said, "Xun'er, ask whatever you want!"

"On the Dou Qi Continent, strength is paramount. Would you ever consider being with someone whose strength is inferior to your own?"

As Xiao Xun'er spoke, she spread her palm out between them, blocking the view of others.

A thin, faint veil of Dou Qi condensed in her palm.

Hu Jia's eyes widened instantly; having grown up at Jia Nan Academy, she was quite broad-minded.

Naturally, she recognized this as the hallmark of a Dou Master: Dou Qi manifesting as a veil!

Xiao Xun'er, who was the same age as her, had actually already become a Dou Master!

Her mouth hung open involuntarily, and she didn't even notice the flower between her teeth fall out.

It was now Hu Jia's turn to be stunned for a moment before she finally snapped back to reality.

Putting herself in those shoes, if another boy were to pursue her while being weaker than her!

Hu Jia would certainly reject him flatly, and might even give him a sound beating.

"I—I understand! I will work hard to catch up to you! Xun'er, just you wait for me!"

Hu Jia turned and ran out of the training room.

Xiao Xun'er picked up the flower that had fallen to the ground and tucked it into her Storage Ring; the flower was actually somewhat rare.

Only now did she finally experience the joy of being a level ahead of others in cultivation.

When Xun'er was by Xiao Ze's side, this joy was completely obliterated.

Even though her own talent was also exceptional, she simply couldn't experience this kind of pleasure.

Of course, Xiao Xun'er had other considerations.

Refusing with this reason could best prevent Hu Jia from continuing her pursuit.

If she had used the two reasons mentioned earlier, it would likely have led to endless trouble.

Not liking women? Hu Jia would try every possible way to change Xiao Xun'er's mind, which sounded like endless trouble just thinking about it.

Not enough time spent together? For Hu Jia, that would be even less of an issue, and she would likely end up sticking by Xiao Xun'er's side every single day.

But if Xiao Xun'er used the gap in cultivation as a reason for rejection.

It would not only put an end to Hu Jia's persistent harassment but also inversely stimulate Hu Jia to double her efforts in cultivation.

Xiao Xun'er felt she had handled this matter beautifully.

As for whether Hu Jia could truly catch up to her cultivation progress?

The moment that thought surfaced, Xiao Xun'er laughed to herself.

Xiao Ze struck a palm directly at the black-haired girl's chest once more!

This time, she did not choose to take it head-on, but dodged in advance and immediately took counter-measures.

Xiao Ze easily neutralized the attack while simultaneously pushing the black-haired girl back.

"Alright, today's sparring ends here."

The black-haired girl still seemed to want more, but she still sincerely expressed her gratitude to Xiao Ze.

"Thank you for your guidance, classmate Xiao Ze!"

Xiao Ze waved his hand, signaling that there was no need for such formalities.

Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian were already waiting to the side, and the other students watched as the three of them departed.

Xiao Ze had been aware of Xiao Xun'er's handling of the situation during their battle.

Using such a reason to refuse was quite novel to him.

They had not walked far when Instructor Ruolin hurried to catch up with them.

"Wait a moment, you three. Since you happened to come to class today, I'll take the opportunity to tell you about the Monster Hunting Tournament."

Ruolin stopped and looked the three of them over, saying with a helpless tone, "Lest I be unable to find a trace of you later on."

Xiao Ze stopped in his tracks and asked with some confusion, "Monster Hunting Tournament?"

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