Qian Daoliu's Recruitment

At that moment, a middle-aged man among the surrounding crowd suddenly spoke. "Yu Xiaofeng didn't even summon his martial spirit."

"What?"

Everyone cried out in unison, then stared at Yu Xiaofeng, who had made the move, their faces filled with shock.

Prompted by the man's words, Qian Daoliu, hidden in the shadows, suddenly narrowed his eyes and thought in alarm, He beat Chen Hao into this state without even activating his Body Spirit, the Rebirth Eye?

What if he had activated his Body Spirit?

Qian Daoliu dared not think any further. He had seen Yu Xiaofeng's Almighty Push before. Its terrifying destructive power could absolutely kill Chen Hao in an instant. Thinking back to Yu Xiaofeng's earlier boast that he could take Chen Hao down in minutes, it really had not been empty talk.

Bibi Dong was somewhat startled as well. She had not expected Yu Xiaofeng to grow to such a degree in just a few short months.

When she saw Yu Xiaofeng's final palm strike send Chen Hao flying, she knew that Yu Xiaofeng was no longer that immature young boy. From this day onward, she would have to keep a closer eye on him. Otherwise, Qian Daoliu might very well send someone to assassinate him.

The entire crowd stared in shock at Yu Xiaofeng's slender figure. In their hearts, his image continued to grow larger. Spirit Hall had produced an unparalleled genius.

The old man beside them stroked his beard and said to Yu Xiaofeng with a smile, "Not bad. Your moves were much smoother than when you sparred with me. It's just a pity you didn't activate your martial spirit. Otherwise, he wouldn't have lasted even two of your strikes."

Yu Xiaofeng turned around and bowed to the old man. "Teacher is right. I was overconfident. I'll be more careful next time."

With stars in her eyes, Hu Liena walked up to Yu Xiaofeng and slapped him on the shoulder. "You brat, not bad. We haven't seen each other for just a few months, and you've already become this good at fighting?"

Yet inwardly, she was overjoyed. Who would've thought this stupid fool looked pretty handsome when he fought? Haha... Oh no, did he notice?

Yu Xiaofeng looked at Hu Liena in confusion. "What's wrong with you? Why are you spacing out?"

Hu Liena cleared her throat and said awkwardly, "Was I spacing out?

"I was thinking about something just now."

Hu Liena blushed, recalling what had just happened. That was close. Good thing he's an idiot.

Yu Xiaofeng looked at Hu Liena, even more confused. "Why do you seem so strange today?"

Hu Liena raised her small fist and waved it before his eyes. "Do you believe I'll hit you?"

At that moment, Bibi Dong spoke. "Nana, that's enough."

She then looked at Chen Hao lying on the ground and added, "Someone, carry Chen Hao away to recover. Yu Xiaofeng wins today's spar."

Two guards entered from the doorway and carried Chen Hao away, one holding his front and the other his back.

Everyone knew it was no longer appropriate to stay, so they each dispersed.

Once everyone had left, Qian Daoliu said, "Xiaofeng, come with me. I have something to discuss with you alone."

Yu Xiaofeng narrowed his eyes. He had already guessed what Qian Daoliu wanted to say, but he was powerless to change anything. He could only glance at Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong smiled at Yu Xiaofeng. "Go on. Don't make your Grandpa Qian angry, understand?"

Yu Xiaofeng nodded and followed Qian Daoliu out of the Martial Hall.

Inside the Martial Hall, Hu Liena clung to Bibi Dong and said coyly, "Teacher, Xiaofeng, he..."

An imperceptible trace of killing intent flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes. Stroking Hu Liena's hair, she smiled and said, "Go back and cultivate properly. You've reached level 20 as well. In a few days, I'll take you to hunt for a new spirit ring."

Hu Liena left helplessly. Only the old man remained in the Martial Hall, with a hint of regret in his eyes.

As soon as Qian Daoliu brought Yu Xiaofeng back to his room, he said, "Xiaofeng, I hope you can cultivate under me from now on. What do you think?"

Yu Xiaofeng nodded and grinned. "Sure. If I cultivate with Grandpa Qian, my cultivation will surely advance by leaps and bounds. Let's see if Chen Hao still dares to cause trouble for me."

"Hmph."

Yu Xiaofeng's words rendered Qian Daoliu's prepared speech completely useless. With a bitter smile, he thought, He really is just a child. He grows close to whoever treats him well. I'm getting old, worrying about so much.

After briefly asking Yu Xiaofeng about his martial spirit, he let him leave.

Yu Xiaofeng pushed open his door and froze on the spot. Bibi Dong was sitting in his room, waiting for him.

Yu Xiaofeng bowed. "Godmother, were you worried something would happen to me?"

Bibi Dong smiled. "You're the clever one. What did that old man say to you?"

Yu Xiaofeng said, "Grandpa Qian asked me to cultivate under him. I agreed."

Bibi Dong nodded and pulled Yu Xiaofeng into her arms. "Your martial spirit is rather special. It would be best for someone knowledgeable about martial spirits to guide you."

"Godmother has a good friend named Yu Xiaogang, who is currently at Nuoding Academy. I hope you can go there and study under him."

Yu Xiaofeng thought, If I leave now, Qian Daoliu will definitely hold a grudge against me. Then I'd truly be throwing my life away.

He immediately nodded. "All right. I'll listen to Godmother."

Bibi Dong said, "Once I return with Hu Liena, I'll find a way to send you to Nuoding Academy."

The next day, Yu Xiaofeng went to Qian Daoliu's room to cultivate. Qian Daoliu's meditation chamber was simply incomparable to his own room. Perhaps because of an array, Soul Power gathered and was absorbed especially quickly there.

After a quiet day, Yu Xiaofeng got off the bed. Qian Daoliu looked at him in satisfaction and asked, "Did your godmother come to see you yesterday?"

Yu Xiaofeng nodded. "Godmother said my martial spirit is special. She wants me to go to Nuoding Academy to find her friend Yu Xiaogang and study under him."

A cold glint flashed in Qian Daoliu's eyes, and killing intent flickered past them before he asked Yu Xiaofeng, "What do you think?"

Without hesitation, Yu Xiaofeng replied, "I want to stay here and cultivate. Cultivating here is so fast, and I can see Hu Liena when I have time. I don't want to leave."

If Yu Xiaofeng had merely said he wanted to stay, Qian Daoliu would certainly not have believed him. But the moment he mentioned Hu Liena, Qian Daoliu immediately took it as the truth.

He promptly said to Yu Xiaofeng, "What is Yu Xiaogang worth? How is he qualified to guide you? Stay here. I'd like to see how your godmother intends to take you away."

In the blink of an eye, five days passed. Yu Xiaofeng felt restless. He was already a level 15 Soul Master, and today, Hu Liena had left Spirit Hall with Bibi Dong to head for the Star Dou Forest and obtain a spirit ring.

Qian Daoliu said, "Xiaofeng, you should reach level 20 within half a year. Cultivate properly. Hu Liena is under Bibi Dong's protection, so nothing will happen to her."

Seeing Yu Xiaofeng's distracted state, Qian Daoliu guessed at once that it was because Hu Liena had left Spirit Hall today, which was why he said this.

Four days later, Bibi Dong returned with the heavily injured and unconscious Hu Liena. The moment Yu Xiaofeng received the news, he rushed out of the meditation chamber and sprinted toward Hu Liena's room.

Qian Daoliu did not stop him. Instead, he said with a smile, "Ghost Douluo, do you think that boy is pretending?"

Ghost Douluo appeared and said, "He can't be pretending. After making a move this time, you should already know in your heart. Kill him or keep him—I believe you've already made your decision."

Qian Daoliu said, "Is Yu Xiaofeng really not from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"