The Angry Little Fox

Jun Xuehan and Hu Liena engaged in close combat on the open ground before the door. Although Hu Liena occasionally used soul skills to control Jun Xuehan, whether it was Charm or an illusion, their effects on him were negligible.

Jun Xuehan was exceptionally skilled in Melee Combat. While he lacked the physical enhancement provided by a Beast Martial Soul, the formidable attack power of the Silver Dragon Spear and his proficient Spear Techniques gave him a major advantage at close range.

Even though Hu Liena's Soul Power was more than ten levels higher than Jun Xuehan's, she was a Control System Soul Elder whose primary role was control. Once she could not control Jun Xuehan, fighting him at close range put her at a severe disadvantage.

As time passed, Hu Liena gradually fell into a disadvantageous position. That was with Jun Xuehan using no soul skills and holding back. If he went all out, even a soul master like Hu Liena would inevitably be injured.

Before long, the spear in Jun Xuehan's hand came to a halt. Its sharp tip was less than a centimeter from Hu Liena's snow-white neck, and she could even feel a faint sting there.

"Senior Sister, you lost." Jun Xuehan withdrew the Silver Dragon Spear and looked at Hu Liena with calm indifference.

"I never should have fought you at close range." Hu Liena recalled her martial soul and spoke softly.

"You say that as if your soul skills worked on me." Jun Xuehan ran a hand through his hair, casually found a place to sit, and fell into light contemplation. He considered methods of using the Silver Dragon Spear for Ranged Attack, as well as combinations of elements.

He had tested it just now. The Silver Dragon Spear could indeed perform Elemental Attacks, just as he had expected, but there was one problem: their attack power was not very strong.

Or rather, the imperfections of his martial soul meant that the Elemental Attacks he used were less than ideal. They were not even as powerful as the Silver Dragon Spear's attacks in Melee Combat.

So, he intended to study how to combine elements and see whether he could bring the power of his Elemental Attacks up to the level he envisioned.

For example, combining Wind Element and Fire Element—wind fanned the flames, while fire bolstered the wind.

Hearing Jun Xuehan's words, Hu Liena immediately looked unhappy. "What do you mean, my soul skills are useless against you? Clearly, you... Forget it. I'm not talking to you anymore."

Hu Liena thought about it, unsure of how to put it.

After all, her soul skills truly had little effect, but it was not as though they had no effect at all. They could still affect Jun Xuehan's speed when he attacked, so their effect could only be called negligible.

Hu Liena stood where she was and thought for a moment before turning around and heading toward Bibi Dong's room. She wanted to ask her teacher if there was a way to counter Jun Xuehan. Otherwise, she would have no dignity at all as his senior sister.

Especially that line about her soul skills being useless against him—it was enough to make someone furious.

Hu Liena arrived at Bibi Dong's door, raised her hand to knock, and said, "Teacher, are you awake?"

Bibi Dong's voice came from within the room. "Liena, come in."

Upon hearing her voice, Hu Liena pushed open the door and walked straight in.

Bibi Dong looked at Hu Liena. Seeing her unhappy expression, she could not help asking, "Liena, what happened? Why do you look so unhappy?"

Hu Liena recounted the details of her spar with Jun Xuehan, then looked at Bibi Dong expectantly, hoping she could give her a way to counter him.

"You lost, so you lost. What's the big deal?" Bibi Dong waved a hand dismissively. If she lost, she just needed to cultivate diligently and win back later.

"No, Teacher. The main thing is that Junior Brother's words were infuriating. He said my soul skills were useless against him. Although it's true, couldn't he have put it more tactfully? Did he have to say it so directly?" Hu Liena pouted, clearly displeased by Jun Xuehan's words.

"There is a way to counter him. If your Soul Power exceeds his by around Level 20 or Level 30, he will not be able to easily break free from your illusions or Charm." Bibi Dong spoke softly, clearly not taking it too seriously.

"Teacher, that seems like it will take a long time. Is there another way to counter him?" Hu Liena thought for a moment before asking.

"Yes. His martial soul is a spear, and he attacks at close range. Just keep your distance and make sure he can't hit you." Bibi Dong turned to Hu Liena and spoke calmly.

"Teacher, my primary means of attack is close combat too. My long-range Charm and illusions are basically useless against him." Hu Liena's little face fell.

"Then there's nothing I can do. You're a Soul Elder, while Xuehan is a Soul Grandmaster. If you can't beat him, what can I do? Besides, your junior brother is simply that kind of person. He may speak a little too bluntly, but isn't what he said the truth? You don't need to take it too much to heart." Bibi Dong stood up and headed outside, with Hu Liena following close behind.

It was time for breakfast. After breakfast, it would be time for Bibi Dong to guide their cultivation.

When they arrived at the dining area and did not see Jun Xuehan, Bibi Dong slowly said, "Liena, go call your junior brother over for breakfast. After I finish guiding you two later, I still have Government Affairs to handle."

Hu Liena nodded lightly. "I understand, Teacher."

As she spoke, Hu Liena got up and headed toward the room.

When she reached the door, Hu Liena found Jun Xuehan still sitting there in deep thought. She walked over and slowly said, "Junior Brother, Teacher asked you to come eat. After breakfast, she'll guide our cultivation."

Hearing her voice, Jun Xuehan came back to his senses and stood up. "Then let's go, Senior Sister."

When they arrived at the dining area, Jun Xuehan and Hu Liena quickly finished their meal, then followed Bibi Dong to the study, where they listened to her explain matters regarding martial souls and cultivation.

Bibi Dong gave them different explanations based on their different martial souls, and explained everything in great detail. Jun Xuehan and Hu Liena listened attentively as well, without the slightest distraction.

After she finished explaining, Bibi Dong looked at the two of them and asked softly, "Xuehan, Liena, is there anything you still don't understand? If not, we'll stop here for the morning."

Hearing Bibi Dong's question, Jun Xuehan and Hu Liena both shook their heads lightly, indicating that there was nothing they did not understand.