Lin Jialu's Unconventional Counterattack

Although that was what he thought, Long Haochen was, after all, a Third-Rank Knight. Lin Jialu did not dare underestimate him too much. What Mages feared most was being engaged at close range. Compared to their highly destructive magic, their bodies were far more fragile. Therefore, Lin Jialu decided to strike first.

Lin Jialu parted her cherry lips, and crisp, chilly notes flowed rapidly from her mouth. At the same time, a faint blue glow rippled out from her body. With a point of her right hand, an Ice Ball carrying bone-piercing cold shot toward Long Haochen like lightning.

First-tier magic, Ice Ball!

The instant the Ice Ball was launched, Long Haochen moved as well, charging toward Lin Jialu.

Rush, Pure White Blade!

However, to Long Haochen's surprise, the Ice Ball did not attack him. Instead, it suddenly sank and landed on the ground with a snap. A blue halo immediately spread outward from the point of impact, instantly covering an area two feet across. By sheer coincidence, Long Haochen stepped right onto it.

Long Haochen sighed inwardly. What precise judgment!

A chill surged up from beneath his feet. Long Haochen slipped, nearly losing his balance.

Seizing the moment Long Haochen lost his balance, Lin Jialu began chanting another spell. As the chant ended, a pale blue barrier enveloped and protected her.

Second-tier magic, Ice Barrier!

Lin Jialu knew that a mere first-tier spell could only delay Long Haochen slightly. She had cast it to buy time to release Ice Barrier, while also testing Long Haochen's strength.

Long Haochen did not disappoint her. The moment his feet slipped, he reacted swiftly and instantly mobilized his sacred light Inner Spiritual Power. A faint golden sheen rose over the tops of his feet, and he stomped through the icy layer beneath him, immediately regaining his balance.

Not only that, he used the momentum of that slip to accelerate his charge. In an instant, he arrived before Lin Jialu, who had only just raised her Ice Barrier, and thrust his white-glowing heavy knight's sword into it.

"Pfft—"

The second-tier Ice Barrier shattered at once. Before Long Haochen's Pure White Blade, it was as fragile as paper.

Lin Jialu was greatly startled, but her reaction speed was no less impressive. She quickly chanted a spell, and a ring of white ice burst outward from her body, instantly pushing away Long Haochen, who was right in front of her.

Second-tier magic, Repelling Ice Ring!

Since this was Long Haochen's first battle against a Mage, he did not know that Mages possessed such life-saving abilities. Had he known beforehand, he would have used Divine Shield Block, and Lin Jialu's Repelling Ice Ring would have been unable to take effect. Once Long Haochen got close to her, Lin Jialu would undoubtedly lose.

Although Long Haochen was affected by the Repelling Ice Ring, his spiritual power was far greater than Lin Jialu's. Thus, he was only pushed back about half a meter.

Rush!

Long Haochen leaped into the air. A faint golden radiance erupted from his body and spiraled upward. Gripping his heavy sword in both hands, he raised it high above his head before swinging it down. The pale golden light instantly flared brighter, transforming into a light blade a foot and a half wide. With a piercing shriek through the air, it shot toward Lin Jialu.

Third-rank Knight skill, Light Slash Sword!

Ordinary people needed to expend fifty points of spiritual power to unleash Light Slash Sword, but as a Child of Light, Long Haochen only needed thirty points, and the skill's power was not diminished in the slightest.

Lin Jialu truly deserved her reputation as a genius girl of Bright Moon City, as famous as Li Xin. Even facing Long Haochen's attack, she remained sufficiently calm. An even sturdier Ice Barrier instantly enveloped her.

"Crack—"

The sharp golden light blade instantly blasted the Ice Barrier to pieces, its momentum undiminished. Lin Jialu's beautiful eyes widened. She had thought the Ice Barrier would be enough to offset Long Haochen's Light Slash Sword, but the situation before her had exceeded her expectations.

At the moment the Ice Barrier shattered, she finally understood. Long Haochen was not only a Third-Rank Knight, but his spiritual power far surpassed hers. Otherwise, the Ice Barrier would not have collapsed so easily.

The two attendants following Lin Jialu had not expected this either. Long Haochen's attack had come too suddenly, and they had already missed the best opportunity to rescue Lin Jialu.

Just as Lin Jialu, such a delicate and stunning beauty, was about to be cleaved in two by the golden light blade, Long Haochen swung his heavy knight's sword again. It was still Light Slash Sword. Another golden light blade blocked the one before Lin Jialu, and in the end, the two light blades canceled each other out.

Long Haochen sheathed his sword and stood upright, taking several steps back before giving Lin Jialu a standard knight's salute.

"Big Sister Lin, thank you for letting me win."

Although Lin Jialu did not get along with Li Xin, she was someone who accepted the outcome of a wager.

"I lost."

Seeing Lin Jialu's somewhat dazed expression, Li Xin burst into laughter. "Well? My little boyfriend is pretty impressive, isn't he? Even with my mount, I might not necessarily be his match. You didn't lose unfairly. A bet is a bet, so hand over the stakes!"

Lin Jialu shot the smug Li Xin a fierce glare, then looked at the little boy who had defeated her. A bold idea suddenly arose in her heart.

With graceful steps, Lin Jialu walked toward Long Haochen. Her lovely eyes shimmered with a teasing allure.

Lin Jialu said in a sweet voice, "Little Brother Haochen, Li Xin definitely didn't feed you enough just now, did she? Come with your big sister. My home has lots of delicious food."

As she spoke, Lin Jialu crooked a finger at Long Haochen and gave him a sultry look. Long Haochen was instantly captivated by her enchanting manner. His handsome face flushed red, and his breathing quickened.

Seeing this, Li Xin's pretty face immediately turned icy cold. She said frostily, "Lin Jialu, you shameless hussy, get out!"

When it came to claiming Long Haochen, Li Xin was not polite in the slightest, especially since this person was her archenemy, Lin Jialu.

Lin Jialu covered her mouth and giggled. "Haha, that felt so satisfying! Little Brother Haochen, your big sister will be going now. I'll have someone deliver your spoils later. Mwah—"

With that, Lin Jialu blew Long Haochen a kiss, then turned and left.

Li Xin stamped her feet in anger, but there was nothing she could do about Lin Jialu.

"Haochen, how come I never realized you were such a lecherous person before?" Li Xin's expression was unfriendly.

Long Haochen hurriedly defended himself. "Sis, everyone appreciates beauty. I was only looking from an appreciative perspective. That isn't being lecherous."

Li Xin narrowed her eyes and continued, "Oh? Then what is that Forget-Me-Not Ring on your hand about?"

Long Haochen smiled bitterly. "Sis, didn't I tell you? I saved that girl, and she gave me this ring to repay me. I was only nine years old then. What bad intentions could I possibly have had?"

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