Release Your Flare! Gu Yuena's Fury!

"All right, training is over."

Leng Yaozhu clapped her hands, her tone calm yet unquestionable.

Bai Yuan sheathed his sword and stepped back, and the elements before Gu Yuena dispersed as well.

"Bai Yuan wins."

Leng Yaozhu's gaze swept over the two of them before finally settling on Gu Yuena's face.

"Gu Yue, you still need to learn from him.

Whether it's combat timing, battle awareness, or the use of soul skills, he surpasses you in all of them.

Do you understand?"

Gu Yuena stood where she was, her silver hair falling loose and concealing her expression.

She said nothing, only giving a slight nod.

But standing across from her, Bai Yuan could see the hand hanging at her side slowly clench.

Bai Yuan secretly glanced at Gu Yuena.

She had lowered her head, silver hair covering most of her face and hiding her expression.

Yet he could sense that the air temperature around her seemed to be dropping at a visible rate.

What?

What a disgrace!

A human actually beat me?

I am the mighty Silver Dragon King, the future Dragon God, the Element Controller, and the future Co-Lord of Soul Beasts.

And I lost to a six-year-old human child?

And now I have to learn from him?

Of course, she knew she had not truly lost!

She simply could not reveal too much!

She could not expose her Silver Dragon King bloodline, her control over the seven elements, or the power of the Dragon God.

She could only present herself under the disguise of an "Elementalist," only use six elements, and only play the part of "an ordinary girl with decent talent."

Otherwise, could he have beaten her?

So she had not lost. She had merely made a strategic reservation.

Gu Yuena took a deep breath and suppressed the surging fury in her heart.

Don't rush.

She told herself.

Take it slowly.

The Spirit Pagoda's trust had to be built step by step, and Leng Yaozhu's favor had to be earned bit by bit.

If she exposed herself too soon, everything would have been for nothing.

Mm, as expected of my wisdom!

Gu Yuena gave herself a silent pat on the back. The corners of her lips unconsciously curled upward before she quickly pressed them down again.

She raised her head, her expression restored to its usual cool indifference, with even a touch of perfectly measured obedience.

Looking at Bai Yuan, she spoke so sincerely that even she herself was almost convinced:

"Alright. From now on, I'll also learn more from Senior Brother Bai Yuan."

Bai Yuan looked at her calm face, feeling a little surprised.

She accepted it just like that?

Wasn't she practically seeing red a moment ago?

How had she started calling me 'Senior Brother' in the blink of an eye?

It was not provocation or resentment, but rather the smugness of someone who had successfully talked herself into accepting something.

Bai Yuan understood at once.

This girl had talked herself into feeling better.

Fine, then.

Since she was calling him Senior Brother, it would not seem right if he did not show some response.

Bai Yuan stepped over and raised his hand. Before Gu Yuena could react, he gently patted her head.

Her silver hair was soft and smooth, and felt unexpectedly nice to the touch.

"Mhm."

Bai Yuan nodded with a mature expression, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.

"Junior Sister Gu Yue, learn well from me. I'll teach you when the time comes."

Gu Yuena froze completely.

Her pupils widened slightly, and Bai Yuan's smiling face was reflected in her purple eyes.

The warmth of his palm still lingered atop her silver hair.

The sensation made her mind buzz, as if something had exploded inside her head.

!!!

This Stinking Human!

He actually dared to touch This King's head!

Gu Yuena's silver hair nearly bristled. The calm expression on her face instantly shattered, revealing the teeth-gritting little face beneath.

Her lips parted slightly, exposing two sharp Fangs. Her purple eyes were filled with shame, fury, and killing intent.

If not for the last shred of reason holding her back, she might really have bitten him.

What a disgrace!

First, I lost to him, then the teacher publicly told me to "learn from him."

And now he actually dared to pat my head?

I, Gu Yuena—the mighty Silver Dragon King, the future Dragon God, an existence that has lived for over a million years—

Got my head patted by a six-year-old human child?!

I'll kill him!!

Gu Yuena clenched her fists. Her silver hair drifted slightly despite the lack of wind, while the elements in the surrounding air began to stir restlessly.

Leng Yaozhu was some distance away and did not notice what was happening here.

Seeing her baring her teeth, wanting to bite him but not daring to, Bai Yuan could not help laughing.

"Hahahaha."

His eyes curved with laughter. His hand remained atop Gu Yuena's head as he gently rubbed it twice more.

This Silver Dragon King looked a little stupid.

Hearing his laughter, Gu Yuena's expression darkened further.

She took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the blaze in her heart. She slapped Bai Yuan's hand away, retreated two steps, and let her silver hair fall again, covering half her face.

"Senior Brother."

Her voice squeezed through gritted teeth, carrying a kind of teeth-clenched "gentleness."

"Please conduct yourself with dignity."

Bai Yuan withdrew his hand and looked at her with a smile.

"Of course, Junior Sister."

Gu Yuena said nothing more and turned toward the other end of the Training Ground.

Her back was straight, and her steps were steady, making her appear utterly unaffected.

But Bai Yuan noticed that the hand at her side was still trembling slightly.

Probably from anger.

Leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, he could not suppress the curve of his lips.

Interesting. Far too interesting.

This Silver Dragon King really looked a little stupid!

"You may rest for the day now."

Leng Yaozhu clapped her hands, her tone casual.

"Understood."

Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena nodded at the same time.

"Oh, and Bai Yuan, stay behind."

Leng Yaozhu glanced at Bai Yuan.

Bai Yuan was slightly taken aback.

"Oh? What is it?"

Gu Yuena had already turned to leave, but upon hearing this, she paused and remained where she was.

Leng Yaozhu turned to look at her, her tone calm but carrying a hint of urging.

"Gu Yue, do you still have something to do?"

"Ah..."

Gu Yuena opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but swallowed the words back down.

"If not, you can leave."

Gu Yuena stood there, silver hair hanging down and hiding her expression.

But inwardly, her emotions churned like stormy seas.

Ahhh, I'm so mad! This feels awful!

I'm the one who should be valued!

Why does he get to stay behind while I have to leave?

My talent clearly isn't inferior to his. I just can't reveal too much...

She felt as though she had been casually cast aside.

Yet her face remained cool and detached as ever. She gave a slight bow.

"Alright, Teacher. Then I'll take my leave first."

She turned and headed for the door, her steps still steady and her back still straight.

Watching her departing figure, Bai Yuan suddenly curled his lips and added:

"Good luck next time, Junior Sister."

Gu Yuena's steps visibly halted.

Then her entire body stumbled forward.

Whether she had stepped on something or her legs had gone weak from anger at his words, she lost her balance and nearly fell.

She reached out to brace herself against the doorframe, steadying her body as her silver hair swayed through the air.

Slowly, she turned her head back.

The expression on her face was a very forced smile, one she had squeezed out with all her strength.

The curve of her lips was stiff, as though someone had pulled them up with strings.

Her purple eyes were filled with the fury of I've put up with you for far too long, yet she had no choice but to suppress it.

"Alright, Senior Brother."

The two words were squeezed out through her teeth.

Seeing that expression of hers—wanting to bite someone but not daring to—Bai Yuan nearly failed to hold back his laughter.

Gu Yuena did not linger any longer. She turned and quickly walked out.