"Don't say that!"
Xun Er hurriedly got to her feet, looking bashfully at Xiao Yao as she waved her little hands and lightly patted his chest. Before she could react, Xiao Yao had tightly clasped her jade-like hands.
Tender affection filled Xiao Yao's eyes as he gazed at the beauty before him. He said softly, "Xun Er, don't worry. Brother Xiao Yao would never force you. But when I marry you someday, you'll have to give Phoenix Cry a little brother or sister. I'm sure the little one will be very happy."
"Hmph, Brother Xiao Yao only knows how to bully Xun Er. Besides, it depends on whether you have what it takes to marry Xun Er. The faction behind Xun Er is very powerful. At the very least, you must reach the Dou Zun level. Otherwise..."
The flush on Xun Er's cheeks gradually faded. She bit her red lips tightly with her pearly teeth and spoke in a low voice.
"Alright, let's go sit over there for a while."
Xiao Yao took Xun Er's little hand and led her beneath a large tree nearby. They sat down, gazing at the distant horizon as their bodies and minds completely relaxed.
The next day, warm sunlight shone over the plaza. Countless youthful men and women streamed out from all corners of the academy, their destination clear—the circular Arena in the large central plaza.
Xiao Yao and Xun Er looked over the plaza, which was already packed with people. After sweeping their gazes around, they quietly waited for the referee's announcement.
At that moment, a middle-aged referee slowly walked onto the plaza. After looking around, he announced loudly, "Students, after yesterday's initial elimination round, the original three hundred contestants have been reduced to one hundred and fifty today. At this rate,