Deterrence

The woman in red fell silent.

Had Si Tingxuan expended a great deal in the previous battle?

Absolutely!

No matter what, Si Tingxuan was only a six-ring Soul Emperor.

What was more, while a dual martial soul fusion skill was incredibly powerful, it also doubled the Soul Power consumption.

The slight sweat on Si Tingxuan's forehead and his somewhat labored breathing made that clear.

But so what if she could tell?

Did she dare make a move?

She glanced once more at the battered Coiling Dragon Soul Saint.

Then she turned and left.

Clearly, she did not dare!

Although Si Tingxuan had expended a great deal, he still possessed the strength to kill her.

Besides, there was a Zhao Family member nearby.

With him here, what would it matter even if she defeated Si Tingxuan?

That guy would definitely step out and reap the benefits when the time came!

He would probably be pleased as punch!

And call her an idiot while he was at it.

On the other side, Zhao Haitang of the Zhao Family's eyes gleamed as she watched Si Tingxuan standing tall in the street, her gaze flickering with excitement.

She muttered, "Now this is a true genius! What is Dongfang Ming compared to him? He's nothing!"

Zhao Zhengtian, however, wore an extremely grave expression. From the battle just now, he could tell—

That Coiling Dragon Soul Saint had not been weak. It might even be said that among Soul Saints, he had stood near the upper ranks.

Yet he had still died at Si Tingxuan's hands. This showed that Si Tingxuan's strength far surpassed that of an ordinary Soul Saint.

That was terrifying.

In the street, Si Tingxuan saw the woman in red choose to leave.

He could not help letting out a sigh of relief.

As expected, dealing with smart people saves effort!

What he feared most was running into a reckless fool. If she rushed in without a second thought and started fighting, he would have a headache.

After all, Zhao Zhengtian was still here.

Although he had shown no hostility from the moment they met until now—

Si Tingxuan still had to remain on guard!

The matter was settled!

It was time to return and continue training his two disciples.

However, just as he was about to leave, he looked at the many shops and houses he had destroyed and felt somewhat apologetic.

So he pointed at the Coiling Dragon Soul Saint lying in the street and said to Boss Liu of the Auction House, "That man should have enough money on him to compensate you and the others for your losses. You handle distributing it."

Boss Liu had witnessed the entire process and had long since been awed by Si Tingxuan's strength.

He immediately ran out and said respectfully, "Rest assured, my lord. I guarantee that everyone who suffered losses will receive proper compensation."

"Mm."

Si Tingxuan nodded in satisfaction, then added, "If it isn't enough, come to the Hua Residence and get it. I'm staying there for now."

With that, he turned and left with Yun Piaopiao. As they walked, he said, "Remember this: you may challenge the strong, but you must never rely on your strength to bully the weak at will, especially ordinary people. That would only make the disciples I, Si Tingxuan, teach seem utterly classless!"

"D-Disciple?"

Yun Piaopiao stared in shock. "But, Master... I was going to become your maidservant to repay your kindness!"

Si Tingxuan rolled his eyes. "I'm not some noble lord. Why would I need a maidservant? Don't you want to become my disciple?"

When he spoke that last sentence, his tone and expression became somewhat serious.

Yun Piaopiao's mind was in a mess. "But... but..."

Si Tingxuan declared domineeringly, "No buts. From now on, you are my disciple."

"Oh, okay!"

Yun Piaopiao's eyes turned dreamy as she thought, Master... no, Teacher is so domineering and forceful! He doesn't care about what I think at all... boohoohoo. But he's so, so, so handsome!

I wonder if I have a martial mother. If I do, what is she like?

She dearly wanted to see what kind of woman could tame such a domineering and forceful teacher.

Ding! Special instance mission! Find Yun Piaopiao in Noble Wind City and take her as a disciple! Completed!

Reward: Three levels of Soul Power, one designated soul bone!

Host: Si Tingxuan

Age: 28

Martial Soul: Ice Flame Dual Swords, twin martial souls

Talent: Innate Full Soul Power

Soul Power: Level 70

Soul Rings: Yellow Yellow Purple Purple Black Black, must obtain soul ring

Soul Bones: None

Martial Arts: Ice Palm, Fire God Palm, Dragon Elephant Prajna Art, Mystic Ripple Microstep

Affiliated Academy: Odd Weapons Academy

Space Package: 60,000-year external soul bone—Bewitching Eye; designated soul bone not yet designated

Disciples: Hua Qingluo, Two-Ring Great Soul Master; Long Five, One-Ring Soul Master; Yun Piaopiao, Two-Ring Great Soul Master

"System, designate the 100,000-year Soft Bone Rabbit Left Arm Bone now!"

As soon as Si Tingxuan finished speaking—

The designated soul bone in the package instantly became a 100,000-year Soft Bone Rabbit Left Arm Bone.

Why did he choose this soul bone?

Because it possessed two powerful life-saving soul skills.

First Soul Skill—Teleportation.

Its range was one hundred meters.

Moreover, it required no cooldown and could be used consecutively. Each use consumed one percent of his total Soul Power.

Second Soul Skill—Invincible Golden Body.

It could negate any attack below god level for three seconds, though his body would still move with the impact. It could only be used three times per day.

Each use consumed one-tenth of his total Soul Power.

Si Tingxuan understood his own shortcomings. His current soul skills were basically all powerful offensive soul skills.

With these two soul skills, his lack of defensive ability would be made up for.

And with these two soul skills, even when facing a soul master stronger than himself, he would have a chance to preserve his life and escape.

Most importantly, these two soul skills consumed very little. He already had a martial soul fusion skill that was a massive drain on Soul Power, so these two skills suited him perfectly.

If he fought that Coiling Dragon Soul Saint again now, he could display even greater strength and fight without restraint!

Very soon, the two returned to the Hua Residence!

Hua Qingluo and Long Five curiously sized up Yun Piaopiao.

Yun Piaopiao also curiously sized them up.

Si Tingxuan looked at Hua Qingluo and Long Wu, then said, "Piao Piao, introduce yourself!"

Yun Piaopiao said, "Hello, my name is Yun Piaopiao. I'm sixteen years old. My martial soul is Cloud Mist, and I'm level twenty-five!"

Hua Qingluo said, "I'm Hua Qingluo, fourteen years old. My martial soul is the Wind Fire Glazed Pot, and I'm level twenty-five. I'm the eldest disciple, so you have to call me Eldest Senior Sister."

"Fourteen and already level twenty-five, just like me? A genius! And what the heck is an Eldest Senior Sister? You're younger than me, okay?"

Yun Piaopiao was initially somewhat surprised, but afterward she could only complain inwardly.

When Long Wu saw Yun Piaopiao's expression, she understood that Yun Piaopiao was complaining in her heart just like she had back then.

She could not help laughing. "Long Wu, eighteen years old. My martial souls are the Ice Pot Lid and the Mutated Little Green Snake. Level twelve!"

Yun Piaopiao's face filled with shock as she cried out, "Two martial souls?"

Long Wu raised both hands, and the Ice Pot Lid and Mutated Little Green Snake appeared in her left and right hands respectively.

At the same time, she mocked herself. "When I awakened them, I thought I was a genius. Turns out I was just trash with Innate Level One Soul Power!"