First Stirring of Love and Drawing Aggro

Yu Xiaofeng was stunned on the spot by Hu Liena's sudden question.

None of the scenes he had rehearsed in his mind came in handy. Looking at Hu Liena's sweet smile, Yu Xiaofeng felt as if he had fallen in love.

It was an indescribable feeling, as though a seed of affection had been planted in his heart, one that might slowly bloom and bear fruit over time.

"Hey, Yu Xiaofeng, I'm talking to you. Why are you just standing there like an idiot?"

Hu Liena asked.

Only when Hu Liena's voice kept ringing in his ears did Yu Xiaofeng snap out of it. With a foolish grin, he said, "I made this Rose Pendant myself. It's for you."

"Thank you for always taking such good care of me."

Hu Liena smiled sweetly and threw an arm around Yu Xiaofeng's shoulders. "At least you've got a conscience. I really like this Rose Pendant. If Chen Hao bullies you again, just call your big sister's name."

Yu Xiaofeng nodded. After chatting with her for a few more sentences, he headed toward the Martial Hall. Yu Xiaofeng left, and he left quite dashing, but Hu Liena continued staring blankly at the empty corridor. A flush colored her face, and Yu Xiaofeng's figure filled her mind.

"What's wrong with me? Why do I care so much about that fool? He's so weak, not even as strong as me. He's dumb as a brick and always makes me angry. Why do I suddenly feel this inexplicable sense of loss?"

Hu Liena shook her head hard, trying to shake his image out of her mind. Yet the more she tried, the harder it was to erase. Sticking out her tongue, Hu Liena stomped her foot. "Damned Yu Xiaofeng, stupid Yu Xiaofeng, just you wait. The next time I see you, I'll make you pay."

"Hmph!"

If Yu Xiaofeng knew what Hu Liena was thinking right now, he would probably feel like dying.

"Why? How did I offend you?"

That was definitely Yu Xiaofeng's inner voice.

Meanwhile, Yu Xiaofeng's mind was filled with scenes of Neji from Naruto. The Rebirth Eye was the ultimate realm of the Byakugan, but Hyuga Neji had once unleashed a set of Eight Trigrams Palm: Heavenly Return Sixty-Four Palms with the Byakugan, along with Hinata's Guardian Eight Trigrams Palm Technique. He had rewatched those episodes countless times, and they were still etched into his mind.

If he could find a book on palm techniques in the Martial Hall, then use the images from his previous life as a basis to create his own Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, it would not be impossible.

Once he mastered this palm technique, he would have the Eight Trigram Palm for close combat and Universal Pull and Almighty Push for long-range attacks. He could hardly imagine how powerful he would become then.

With this belief and hope, Yu Xiaofeng arrived at the Martial Hall. After identifying himself to the Martial Hall's manager, the old man said, "Xiaofeng, don't bring Golden Soul Coins for this old man next time. Although I do appreciate them, can the bond between us be measured with money?"

Hearing the old man's words, Yu Xiaofeng's mouth twitched. He thought to himself, Sigh, these days, even trying to keep a low profile is hard. Then he said, "All right. I happen to have a few things I'd like to ask you about later."

The old man laughed. "Fine, take your time looking. If you need anything, just call for me."

Yu Xiaofeng nodded, then plunged headfirst into the densely packed bookshelves.

Elsewhere, Qian Daoliu held a crystal ball. The image within showed the entire process of Yu Xiaofeng killing the Repulsion Soul Beast.

Qian Daoliu asked Ghost Douluo, "What do you think of this Yu Xiaofeng?"

Standing to the side and stroking his chin, Ghost Douluo said, "At only level ten, it's hard to tell anything. After all, other level-ten geniuses can accomplish the same thing."

"For example, the beast spirits of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon and the Weapon Spirits of the Clear Sky Sect can both challenge opponents above their level. Even our Spirit Hall has people like that."

"So I think he has potential, but that doesn't mean we must recruit him. He's only level ten. It won't be too late when he reaches level twenty. Let's observe him a little longer."

"After all, he is currently Bibi Dong's direct disciple. What do you think?"

Qian Daoliu agreed with Ghost Douluo's words. It was too early to try recruiting him now. Some people cultivated slower than snails after reaching level twenty, just like Yu Xiaogang. Therefore, after hearing Ghost Douluo's words, Qian Daoliu gave up on recruiting Yu Xiaofeng for the time being and decided to watch a little longer.

Because of Ghost Douluo, Qian Daoliu's actions slowed once more, and Yu Xiaofeng escaped another crisis.

Yu Xiaofeng stayed in the Martial Hall for several months. Meanwhile, rumors that he had created the Eight Trigrams Palm: Heavenly Return Sixty-Four Palms spread throughout Spirit Hall like wildfire.

With Qian Daoliu's guidance, Chen Hao improved by leaps and bounds and had already become an eighteenth-level Soul Master. But when he emerged from seclusion and heard the news about Yu Xiaofeng, waves stirred in his heart once again, and killing intent overflowed from his eyes.

"Yu Xiaofeng, just you wait. Once I break through as a Soul Master and return after obtaining my soul ring, it'll be your death day."

Chen Hao slammed the door and headed toward Hu Liena's room.

He had arrived before Yu Xiaofeng and had fallen in love with Hu Liena at first sight. Holding a Butterfly Hairpin in his hand, he happily knocked on Hu Liena's door.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

"Not here?"

Chen Hao said.

At that moment, Hu Liena approached from behind him and asked impatiently, "Chen Hao, what are you doing here?"

After turning around, Chen Hao revealed a smile as warm as a spring breeze, as if Hu Liena before him were his beautiful bride.

But the next second, Chen Hao's face stiffened. A blood-red Rose Pendant hung from Hu Liena's fair, delicate neck. He suppressed his anger and tried not to think of Yu Xiaofeng, but the more he tried, the more his rage soared. He immediately asked Hu Liena, "Nana, who gave you that pendant?"

Hu Liena frowned, anger rising in her voice. "Who said you could call me Nana?"

"Do you deserve to call me that?"

Chen Hao was just about to fly into a rage, but then he thought about it. Aside from Bibi Dong, no one else had ever called her that. Just as he felt somewhat apologetic and was preparing to apologize, Hu Liena's next words directly ignited his fury.

Holding up the Rose Pendant with a haughty expression, Hu Liena flaunted it before Chen Hao. "Isn't this Rose Pendant pretty? Xiaofeng made it for me himself. What do you think?"

"Does it look good?"

"Doesn't it suit me perfectly?"

Chen Hao gritted his teeth and squeezed out two words. "A perfect match."

Then, burning with rage, he stormed toward the Martial Hall. At that moment, only two words remained in his mind: Yu Xiaofeng, I'm going to kill you.

If Yu Xiaofeng knew Hu Liena was drawing so much aggro for him, who knew what he would think.

With a bang, Chen Hao kicked open the doors of the Martial Hall. The old man frowned but said nothing, merely glancing at Yu Xiaofeng.

Yu Xiaofeng looked at Chen Hao. "Chen Hao, if you want to fight, pick another day. I don't have time today."

Chen Hao said, "Yu Xiaofeng, I want to duel you. If you lose, you must give up pursuing Hu Liena."

Yu Xiaofeng stared blankly at Hu Liena, who had hurried over behind Chen Hao, and asked dumbly, "Nana, what happened?"

"Nana?"

"Nana?"

"You actually called Hu Liena Nana?"

Chen Hao's heart exploded. His fury surged higher and higher, and his aura instantly soared.