The Naughty Little Sprite

A flash of cunning crossed Ye Yunxi's eyes. She cleared her throat, her voice soft and sweet yet laced with mockery, cutting through the din and drifting straight to the arena:

"Little brother Tang San, so nervous against the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's second team? If you lose, you won't have a chance to chat with this Imperial Concubine."

As the words fell, the arena instantly descended into chaos.

Dai Mubai had just been about to unleash his White Tiger Protection Barrier, but at the sound of her voice, his foot slipped, and he nearly tumbled off the edge of the stage.

Ma Hongjun was holding his soul power, preparing to spew his Phoenix Fire Line, but he couldn't hold it in; he choked, coughing violently as his soul power went haywire.

Tang San's Blue Silver Grass vines were just about to burst from the ground when they suddenly stalled. His earlobes turned crimson, and his movements grew sluggish.

The students of the second team seized this fleeting opening and roared as they charged forward.

The lead soul master unleashed his third soul skill directly, blasting it toward Tang San, leaving the Shrek Seven Devils in a frantic scramble.

[Ding! Mission successfully completed! Rewards have been issued!]

A warm current surged through her limbs and bones, and her soul power rose steadily by one level. Ye Yunxi was in high spirits, leaning lazily against Qian Renxue's shoulder with a beaming smile.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to just keep growing like this until reaching level one hundred and becoming a god?

Qian Renxue glanced at the chaos on the arena, then looked at the little troublemaker beside her, sighing as she pinched her cheek.

"You're the only one who would cause such a mess."

"I'm just cheering them on."

Ye Yunxi stuck out her tongue, her gaze returning to the arena. Watching Tang San scramble to control his Blue Silver Grass, the smile in her eyes deepened.

In the spectator stands, Yu Xiaogang's face was livid. His knuckles were white as he clenched his fists, glaring fiercely at Ye Yunxi. If not for the occasion, he would have likely charged over to confront her.

Ning Fengzhi looked toward Ye Yunxi, smiling as he remarked:

"A single sentence from the Imperial Concubine is enough to disrupt Shrek's formation. Such charm is truly extraordinary."

The fighting on the arena grew increasingly intense, yet most of the gazes from the stands remained fixed on Ye Yunxi, unable to look away, as if she were the protagonist of the day rather than the teams competing.

The white-haired man sitting on the far left looked at Ye Yunxi with some confusion, but it was only a glance; the mere sight of her profile made his old face flush red.

This man was none other than Salas, the Platinum Bishop of the Martial Soul Hall.

He had heard before that the Imperial Concubine's beauty was ranked number one in the Heaven Dou Empire.

Seeing her today, it was clear the rumors were true.

Sensing Salas's gaze, Ye Yunxi turned her head and offered him a smile.

Salas couldn't handle such a smile at all and immediately looked away, though he couldn't stop himself from sneaking another peek at her.

I am a Platinum Bishop, yet I can't even resist the smile of a woman.

Qian Renxue took all of this in. Although Salas was a Platinum Bishop of the Martial Soul Hall, he was still a man. If she weren't here, would this little troublemaker be even more reckless?

"Imperial Concubine, restrain yourself. At least give me some face."

"Eh? Is the Crown Prince begging this lady? If you are begging me, it's not impossible for me to tone it down a little."

Ye Yunxi gave a playful smirk. She leaned her arm on the armrest, propped her chin on her hands, and shot a flirtatious wink at Qian Renxue, adding a touch of charm.

Qian Renxue usually exercised restraint, but this time, with the added charm, she couldn't hold back, and her cheeks flushed red.

She swallowed the lecture she had prepared and simply muttered, "Put away that damn charm. And besides me, you are not allowed to use it on anyone else, do you hear me?"

"How could that work? What if I get kidnapped by bandits one day? I'll need that to save my life." Ye Yunxi laughed.

"Is that what I meant? I meant you are not to use it on other men. You being kidnapped is an isolated case, and besides, can't I, a Crown Prince, protect you?"

Qian Renxue gritted her teeth, wanting to lose her temper, but with everyone's eyes on Ye Yunxi, she couldn't afford to make a scene and had to swallow her frustration.

Ye Yunxi didn't continue the conversation, instead turning her attention to the match, which was nearing its end.

For Shrek Academy, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's second team was merely an appetizer.

The matches to follow would be the real struggle.

As expected, Shrek Academy essentially speed-ran through the second team.

Many were astonished by this, and even Emperor Xue Ye was slightly surprised that they could defeat the second team so quickly.

"Let us congratulate Shrek Academy on their sweeping victory in the first match."

As the referee's voice fell, many cheered, but Ye Yunxi's voice was mixed in among them.

"Little brother Tang San, nice match. This Imperial Concubine is rooting for you, keep it up."

Ye Yunxi's voice wasn't loud, but it was clear enough for everyone to hear.

Tang San looked at Ye Yunxi, who was cheering for him, and his cheeks turned slightly red. The rest of the Shrek Academy members were envious, though their jealousy outweighed their envy.

Why does the Imperial Concubine always cheer for him and not for us?

After the first match ended, Ye Yunxi wanted to wander around, but she was dragged by Qian Renxue to a secluded area.

"Imperial Concubine, there are so many people here, you'd better restrain yourself. If you cause any more trouble, believe it or not, I'll spank you."

Qian Renxue was so angry she pinned Ye Yunxi against the wall.

"Crown Prince, don't blame Yunxi. Yunxi just wanted to win some face for you."

In an instant, she switched to a pitiful, teary-eyed expression, throwing herself into Qian Renxue's arms and gently pounding on her chest as she explained with a grievance-filled pout.

"Everything Yunxi does is for you, Crown Prince."

Ye Yunxi blushed, instantly unleashing her Nine-Tailed Sky Fox, and combined with her innate charm, it forced the words Qian Renxue had been about to say right back down her throat.

"Why are you using this again? Do not use your charm on this Crown Prince; I do not like it."

Ye Yunxi sniffled, her fingers tracing back and forth across Qian Renxue's chest as she complained:

"But it was you, Crown Prince, who forbade me from using my charm on others. If I cannot even use it on you, then what is the point of my Martial Soul? Is it just meant to be a display piece?"

"I said, do not use your charm at a time like this. I am trying to discuss serious matters with you." Qian Renxue enunciated every word with absolute clarity.

Yet, to Ye Yunxi's ears, it was as if she couldn't understand a single word.

"Crown Prince~"

Ye Yunxi wrapped her arms tightly around Qian Renxue's waist, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Please stop bullying Yunxi. Yunxi understands now; I promise I won't do it again next time."

"I certainly hope so."

Of course, Qian Renxue did not believe Ye Yunxi in the slightest; not a single word that came out of her mouth could be trusted.

However, there was no need to get angry right now, so she took Ye Yunxi's hand and led her toward the crowded area.

A familiar voice suddenly rang out.

"Eh? Isn't this the Imperial Concubine? What a coincidence!"