Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er, the Encounters Befitting a Protagonist

Shui Bing'er stood in the center of the arena.

She withdrew the illusory Ice Phoenix behind her and let out a long sigh of relief.

A few strands of damp blue hair clung to her snow-white forehead.

Even though she's also at the Soul Elder level, her control over ice elements is truly unmatched among those of the same rank.

Ye Qing leaned against the stone pillar. "Although the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul has some flaws and its purity is insufficient."

"But in such a small place, he's considered a promising talent."

"My sister is amazing!"

"My sister is the best in the world!"

Suddenly, a piercing and high-pitched scream abruptly erupted in Ye Qing's ears.

"Huh?" Ye Qing was taken aback.

I turned my head and looked.

A girl with short blue hair stood beside him.

Her little face was flushed, and she was excitedly waving her little fists.

She's petite and adorable, and she calls Shui Bing'er" Sister," so isn't that Shui Yue'er?

Shui Yue'er shouted and danced wildly.

His arm almost brushed against Ye Qing's clothes.

Shui Bing'er, standing on the arena, also heard her sister's unusually loud cheers.

Her beautiful eyes swept across the stands.

Originally, I just wanted to smile and nod to Shui Yue'er.

But her gaze involuntarily lingered on Ye Qing, who was standing next to Shui Yue'er.

At first glance.

Incomparably handsome, with an extraordinary temperament.

That person possessed a detached and aloof air about them, as if they were otherworldly.

Like a deity descending from the heavens to the mortal world, he was completely out of place in this noisy and chaotic Great Soul Arena.

"!"

Shui Bing'er's heart skipped a beat.

She met Ye Qing's gaze.

When their eyes met in mid-air.

Shui Bing'er's delicate body suddenly stiffened.

That man's eyes were so strange.

Clear and profound, as if one could see right through her soul.

It even carried a sense of familiarity and mockery, as if it knew him all too well.

Does he know himself?

How is that possible?

She was certain that she had never seen this person before.

Shui Bing'er's mind was filled with doubt.

But before she could think about it further...

In the blink of an eye,

The seat next to Shui Yue'er was now empty.

The young man vanished without a trace.

Shui Bing'er frowned.

A hint of seriousness flashed in her beautiful eyes.

Such terrifying speed is definitely beyond the reach of ordinary Soul Master.

Shui Bing'er quickly walked out of the arena passage and went straight to Shui Yue'er at the edge of the stands.

"Moon."

Shui Bing'er's voice was icy and cold, yet it couldn't hide the doubt in her heart.

Shui Yue'er was excited when she saw her older sister coming over, and she jumped up and down to her.

"Elder sister!"

"Your Ice Seal move was so cool!"

"You froze that big bear Soul Master into a giant popsicle!"

Shui Bing'er reached out and pressed down on her younger sister's shoulder.

He said in a deep voice, "Stop fooling around."

"I'm asking you, did you see where that man who was standing next to you just went?"

Shui Yue'er was stunned.

She scratched her short blue hair, then turned her head blankly to look at the seat next to her.

"Ah?"

"The man in black robes?"

Was anyone with me just now?

Shui Yue'er blinked her big eyes.

He looked Shui Bing'er up and down suspiciously.

A mischievous, gossipy smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Wow!

"Sister, you're acting strange today!"

When did you start paying attention to boys?

"Could it be that our noble and beautiful Skywater Academy has finally fallen in love?"

"Tell me quickly, which family's handsome young man is it that has me so distracted?"

Shui Bing'er's forehead was covered with black lines.

He reached out and pinched Shui Yue'er's little cheek hard.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

"I just felt that person had a very special aura."

"And the way he looked at me just now was really strange."

"It's as if... they've known me for a long time."

Shui Yue'er covered her cheek, which had been pinched painfully, and pouted, "Tch!"

"Sister, that's such a cliché reason."

"'Young lady, haven't we met somewhere before?' Isn't that the most clichéd way of picking up girls, as told by storytellers in teahouses?"

"I think you're just using his good looks as an excuse!"

Shui Bing'er rubbed her temples helplessly.

"Never mind."

"I can't explain it to you."

She turned her head again to look in the direction of the shadows in the stands.

He frantically searched his mind for all his memories.

Skywater City... I have no recollection of that stunningly handsome young man.

But that intuition from the depths of one's soul is never wrong.

That man is very strong.

His strength is unfathomable.

at this time.

The bustling streets of Skywater City.

The streets were bustling with traffic and people.

Ye Qing strolled leisurely along the stone path, casually waving the folding fan he had bought on the spur of the moment.

Have you seen enough?

A clear, ethereal voice, like heavenly music, resounded in Ye Qing's Sea of Consciousness.

Snow Empress's voice was gentle and elegant, yet tinged with a hint of teasing.

"Interested in that little Ice Phoenix?"

"Should I help you capture her and make her your personal maid?"

Ye Qing's eye twitched. "Don't joke around."

Before Snow Empress could reply...

Ice Empress's proud and displeased voice rang out.

How long are we going to wander around this lousy place?

"It's absolutely awful here! The pungent smell of cooking oil is everywhere, and the hawking is giving me a headache!"

"This lousy place is anything but quiet!"

"Compared to the Far North, this is pure torture!"

Ice Empress complained incessantly.

His tone was filled with disdain for the noise of the human world.

Ye Qing closed his folding fan.

I grabbed two freshly grilled meat skewers from a roadside stall.

The aroma of the special sauce filled the air, making his mouth water.

"You don't understand, Lord Ice Empress."

Ye Qing leisurely took a bite of the roasted meat, the juices bursting on her tongue.

"That's what we call the warmth and comfort of everyday life."

"The world is vast and full of life's many flavors."

"Spending every day in the Far North staring at those huge blocks of ice, don't you get bored? I'm practically going moldy."

"The joys of the human world far outweigh those of your icy wasteland."

"Snort!"

Ice Empress snorted heavily, dismissing the criticism.

"What kind of lively atmosphere is this!"

"I think it's vulgar!"

"I truly don't understand the strange ideas of you lowly humans; it's nothing more than satisfying your appetites."

"Alright, Bing'er," the Snow Empress smiled gently, her voice melodious and pleasant, "Stop being so stubborn."

"I don't know who it was, but they stared at that candied hawthorn vendor by the roadside for ages."

"Xue'er!"

When Snow Empress pointed it out, Ice Empress got furious.

She exclaimed shyly.

Ye Qing's Sea of Consciousness instantly thrown into chaos.

Ye Qing's lips curled up slightly.

With these two living ancestors bickering in my head, the long journey through the world isn't so boring after all.

I think I've pretty much seen Skywater City.

"Where to next?" Snow Empress asked softly.

She regained her usual elegance and composure.

Ye Qing patted the oil stains off his hands and looked towards another bustling area.

"Let's go check out the Skywater Auction House."

Based on his experience,

Whenever the main character arrives at an auction, they are bound to encounter an opportunity to snag a bargain.

What ancient divine weapons were treated as scrap metal?

What is this sealed ancient Ferocious Beast cub?

Even some undervalued, rare medicinal herbs and Soul Bone.

Wouldn't it be a shame to miss out on the main character's fun without going to the auction?

Ye Qing casually flicked his sleeve.

The black robe fluttered in the wind.

Let's go.

"Let's try our luck at the Skywater City auction house."

"I'm also curious to see if they can bring me any interesting 'surprises' today."