A Good Girl You Couldn't Find Even with a Lantern

The next morning, Qin Yu got up early.

Xiao Yi Xian is still asleep. The two of them chatted until very late last night, and she fell asleep in his arms while they were talking.

Qin Yu tiptoed out of the door and headed towards Xiao Yu's dormitory. When he arrived, Xiao Yu was just coming out as well.

"You've arrived quite early."

Xiao Yu glanced at him, gave a soft snort, and walked ahead.

Qin Yu followed her all the way to the mountain he used to frequent when he was cultivating.

Adhering to her principle of shamelessness, Xiao Yu quickly ran out of tricks.

Moreover, after much coaxing and pleading, Qin Yu learned from Xiao Yu what she and Xiao Yi Xian had talked about after they left yesterday.

In general...

Actually, it was because Xiao Yi Xian didn't want to put Qin Yu in a difficult position, and was willing to compromise herself by taking the initiative to suggest to Xiao Yu that she take a step back.

Xiao Yu was certainly not that kind of person, so it was only natural that she reached an agreement with Xiao Yi Xian.

"You're really lucky. You couldn't find a girl this good even with a lantern."

Qin Yu's Adam's apple bobbed slightly; Xiao Yi Xian's feelings had struck him so directly for the first time.

Seeing his reaction, Xiao Yu sighed softly.

"I know the gap between us will only widen, and I'm destined to fall behind you in the future, but!"

Xiao Yu suddenly changed her tone, saying fiercely:

"If you disappoint Xiao Yi Xian, I'll spread your 'romantic escapades' throughout the entire academy."

Qin Yu's lips moved slightly, and he suddenly felt a mixture of amusement and sadness.

After a moment of silence, Qin Yu took out a small jade bottle from his Storage Ring and placed it in Xiao Yu's hand.

"What is it?"

Xiao Yu looked down, uncorked the bottle, and a refreshing medicinal fragrance wafted out.

"The Water-Nourishing Pill, a second-grade elixir, will greatly benefit your Water-Attribute Battle Qi."

"Don't be reluctant to eat it; there are other pills coming later."

This was something Qin Yu had promised Xiao Yi Xian: to help Xiao Yu break through to the Battle Master before entering the Inner Academy.

However, this was originally something he prepared for Xiao Yu before returning to the academy; who knew that Xiao Yi Xian would also take the initiative to suggest it.

"Then... I'll wait for you to feed me later?"

Xiao Yu returned to her usual generous and lively self, as if nothing had happened.

Qin Yu nodded, then put his arm around Xiao Yu and patted her back a few times.

Thank you.

Before leaving, Qin Yu launched a surprise attack, leaving Xiao Yu stunned for quite a while.

"This guy..."

Xiao Yu looked down at the jade bottle in her hand, a slight smile playing on her lips.

As afternoon approached, Qin Yu hadn't even arrived at the competition venue when he heard a commotion of discussion from afar.

On the arena, Liu Qing stood with his arms crossed, like an iron tower, having waited there for a long time.

Upon seeing Qin Yu arrive, Liu Qing grinned and began rubbing his hands together, eager for a fight.

"You've come."

"You're here pretty early."

"That's right, I can't wait any longer."

Liu Qing stretched his body, making a series of crackling sounds.

"I've heard a lot about you over the past year, and I've been wanting to have a fight with you for a long time."

Below the arena, Lin Xiuyan, Han Yue, Lin Yan, and the others had already found their spots and were waiting for the battle to begin.

"Who do you think will win?"

"I bet on Qin Yu." ×2

Lin Xiuyan and Han Yue spoke in unison, leaving Lin Yan completely bewildered.

Such perfect teamwork?

On the other side, Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yu also arrived at the stage.

The two seemed to be getting along quite well, and Xiao Yu covered her mouth and laughed after Xiao Yi Xian said something.

On the arena, Qin Yu and Liu Qing had already taken their positions, and the referee immediately announced the start of the battle.

Liu Qing took the lead, his entire being like a tiger descending the mountain, pouncing towards Qin Yu with a fierce aura.

Qin Yu also went straight to meet them, and the two collided in the center of the arena, instantly creating a strong shockwave.

Since this was his first battle back at the academy, Qin Yu needed to familiarize himself with the fighting style and not act like he did outside, where every move was aimed at killing.

"You're not planning to go all out, are you?"

There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Liu Qing's tone.

"Aren't you one too?"

Liu Qing snorted and suddenly quickened his pace, revealing his signature Dou Technique, the Great Coffin-Splitting Claw.

Qin Yu threw a punch, and after their fists and claws collided, Liu Qing couldn't help but shake his arm.

I'm numb.

Qin Yu's power was far greater than he had imagined.

Liu Qing did not back down; instead, he intensified his attack, swinging his claws alternately, but he still failed to achieve anything.

Moreover, it allowed Qin Yu to gradually find his footing in the arena, and he actually managed to suppress Liu Qing.

"Oh no... Could this guy already be Dou Ling?"

After a fierce battle, Liu Qing felt as if his arms were filled with lead.

The force of each of Qin Yu's blows lingered on his hands, accumulating until they were almost too heavy to lift.

"This can't go on any longer!"

Taking advantage of a lull in the fighting, Liu Qing stomped his foot, and a jet-black Long Spear suddenly appeared in his hand.

Mountain-Splitting Spear.

The moment he got his hands on the gun, Liu Qing's aura instantly surged.

"Qin Yu, again!"

He roared, and with a flick of his Long Spear, the tip transformed into a black lightning bolt, piercing towards Qin Yu's heart.

Qin Yu flipped his right hand, and a ball of lotus-green flame rose from his palm.

"Bring it on!"

Everyone present was stunned for a moment when they saw the ball of flame.

Isn't Qin Yu Earth Attribute? This fire element...

The next second, Qin Yu slapped the ball of flame onto himself, and at the same time activated the Thousand-Ridge Earth Dragon Armor, combining with the flame to form a layer of flame armor covering his entire body.

This was a defensive technique he devised after absorbing the Heavenly Flames and recalling the methods used by Xiao Yan in the story.

The Mountain-Splitting Spear struck the Flame Armor, producing a piercing metallic scraping sound.

"What?!"

Liu Qing looked closely and realized that his Mountain-Splitting Spear hadn't even penetrated half an inch!

Suddenly, Qin Yu grabbed the gun barrel and yanked it hard.

Liu Qing felt an irresistible force coming from the gun barrel, pulling him forward a step.

He gritted his teeth, gripped the gun barrel tightly, and pushed off with his feet, trying to steady himself.

But Qin Yu suddenly changed the direction of his force, pulling Liu Qing into his rhythm.

Seeing this, Lin Xiuyan, who was sitting in the audience, couldn't help but cover his mouth and chuckle.

Even if Liu Qing avoids me, he's still going to get a taste of the Coiling Serpent Hand technique!

"Lin Xiuyan... so what people were saying before was true? Qin Yu really learned your Coiling Serpent Hand?"

Han Yue and Lin Yan, who were standing nearby, turned their gazes toward Lin Xiuyan upon seeing the familiar move.

"Yes, I told you guys a long time ago, but nobody believed me."

Lin Xiuyan shrugged, looking utterly helpless.

He told the truth a long time ago, but unfortunately no one believed him.

On the arena, Liu Qing was helpless against Qin Yu's version of the Coiling Serpent Hand. In his haste, he exposed an opening and was blasted away by Qin Yu's Qilin Fist.

With things having come to this point, the outcome was essentially decided, but Liu Qing still wanted to make one last desperate attempt.

He poured all his Dou Qi into the Mountain- Mountain-Splitting Spear Mountain-Splitting Spear, and with all his might, hurled it at Qin Yu!