" Bing'er." Xue Wu immediately stepped forward and greeted Shui Bing'er first.
"Brother Dai." Then, she nodded to Dai Mubai, her ear tips turning slightly red.
Shui Bing'er smiled and took her hand, exchanging a few casual words. Xue Wu then summoned the other members of the Skywater Team.
After participating in the Soul Master Tournament, the members of the Skywater Team all graduated, but they all stayed at the Skywater Academy to work. Some became teaching assistants, and some were responsible for training freshmen. Yu Hairou, Shen Liuyu, and a few others were among them.
Before long, everyone had gathered.
The group moved to the academy's reception room, where a lively chatter and laughter filled the air.
Shui Yue'er and Yu Hairou, along with several other team members, huddled together chatting about their recent situations.
Xue Wu sat next to Shui Bing'er, listening to her sisters chat, but her gaze kept drifting towards Dai Mubai, her admiration for him impossible to hide.
Shui Bing'er witnessed all of this.
As sisters who are so close that they can even use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, how could Xue Wu's girlish thoughts be hidden from Shui Bing'er?
Shui Bing'er smiled slightly, leaned close to Xue Wu's ear, and whispered something.
Xue Wu's face flushed red instantly, and she waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "No, no."
Shui Bing'er smiled gently, took her hand, and whispered a few more words.
Xue Wu lowered her head, her ear tips so red they looked like they were about to bleed.
Shui Bing'er took her hand and led her to Dai Mubai.
" Mubai, Xue Wu's Martial Soul has a very high compatibility with my Ice Phoenix, and we can even use Martial Soul Fusion Skill together. I'd like her to come with us, what do you think?"
Shui Bing'er spoke frankly, but her eyes held a hint of seriousness.
Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai glanced at Xue Wu in surprise.
The girl was slender and graceful, with short, silver-white hair that accentuated her delicate features. She was quite pretty, but at that moment she was looking down, her face flushed with embarrassment, unsure of what to do.
Dai Mubai thought for a moment, and since he already had four concubines, he wasn't afraid of having a few more.
Moreover, Xue Wu's presence is a very capable right-hand woman for Shui Bing'er.
Since Shui Bing'er had already spoken, what could he say? He could only reluctantly agree.
"Of course," Dai Mubai smiled. "As long as Miss Xue Wu is willing, from now on, you two will be true sisters."
Xue Wu looked up in surprise, her eyes sparkling with laughter, yet also tinged with shyness.
Shui Yue'er came closer, grinning, and said, "Sister Xue Wu, from now on we're family!"
Zhu Zhuqing stood on the other side of Dai Mubai, a slight smile curving her lips, and nodded gently to Xue Wu.
Ning Rongrong chimed in with a laugh, "Yay! We have another sister now. From now on, we'll work together to take down Mubai!"
Such outrageous words drew the attention of many.
The crowd chattered for more than half an hour.
After asking the academy for leave, Xue Wu packed her things and left Skywater Academy with Dai Mubai, returning to the Water Mansion.
Upon returning to the Shui residence, Shui Zihan arranged a family banquet to welcome everyone back.
That evening, Dai Mubai went to Xue Wu's room.
When I pushed the door open, Xue Wu was sitting on the edge of the bed, her short, silver-white hair draped over her shoulders. She had changed into a simple white nightgown, her hands folded on her knees, and her whole body was taut.
Dai Mubai walked up to her and said softly, "Nervous?"
"Yes... a little."
Although Xue Wu was already a grown woman, she couldn't help but show a bit of shyness. After saying those words, she felt ashamed of herself.
Dai Mubai reached out and gently lifted her chin. Xue Wu's face turned so red it was almost bleeding, but her eyes revealed a burning desire.
Dai Mubai bent down, gently lifted her up by the waist, and carried her to the bed.
Xue Wu gasped softly, instinctively wrapping her arms around his neck, her short, silvery-white hair swaying gently.
At first she was tense, but she quickly relaxed and became more proactive.
Her fingertips gripped Dai Mubai's shoulders, occasionally letting out a soft, almost inaudible moan.
Nothing more was said that night.
On the third day, the group set off again, heading towards the Frozen Forest.
The team now includes Xue Wu and Shui Zihan, two more people than when they arrived.
Skywater City is not far from the Frozen Forest; it takes about three or four days to travel there by carriage.
The further north they went, the more desolate the scenery became, the thinner the vegetation grew, and a chill crept into the air. Everyone put on the warm clothes they had prepared beforehand.
The one who suffered the most was Ma Hongjun, who was wrapped in a cotton coat and shivering from the cold.
As a fire-attribute Soul Master, being in such an icy and snowy environment is indeed very uncomfortable.
On the evening of the fourth day, the carriage arrived at a small town on the outskirts of the Frozen Forest, and the group checked into the largest inn in town.
As a frequent visitor to the Frozen Forest, Shui Zihan is naturally very familiar with this place.
On the way Dai Mubai had already told Oscar about his target Soul Beast, and naturally, Dai Mubai didn't need to say anything more about Shui Bing'er's Soul Beast.
As soon as Shui Zihan arrived at the inn, he went out to find a familiar Soul Hunting team to inquire about information.
He was, after all, the Clan Leader of a major clan in this area, and he carried considerable weight in the region.
Those Soul Hunting teams who made a living on the edge of the Frozen Forest all treated him with great respect.
Less than half an hour later, Shui Zihan returned with a message.
He sat down opposite Dai Mubai and immediately said, "Indeed, someone has seen the Mirror Shadow Beast deep in the forest, near that glacial canyon in the northwest. A Soul Hunting team encountered one there about half a month ago, but the exact age is unknown."
Then he added a few more words.
"Although the Mirror Shadow Beast is a rare Soul Beast, its attack and defense capabilities are not outstanding, so few Soul Master are willing to take its Soul Ring. It doesn't attack people proactively; it usually relies on its camouflage and mimicry abilities to hide, and runs away if it's discovered."
Dai Mubai nodded.
Indeed, the Soul Ring of the Mirror Shadow Beast are practically useless to Battle Soul Master. Apart from Oscar, there are really no Soul Master who would even consider its Soul Ring.
"Now that we've found out the general location, let's not delay. Let's rest for the night and head into the forest first thing tomorrow morning."
Early the next morning, everyone got ready, left the inn, and headed towards the Frozen Forest.
The Frozen Forest is quite large, comparable in size to the Star Dou Great Forest. Further north lies the even colder Far North.
The forest edges are mostly covered with hardy coniferous forests, while the further in you go, the taller the trees become and the sparser their branches and leaves become.
The snow on the ground was getting thicker and thicker. In the deeper parts, the snow could reach above the knees, making it very difficult to walk.
If you're not careful, a deep pit might appear ahead, or even Soul Beast hidden in the snow.
The crowd formed a long, single-file line.
Yang Pojun the Soul Breaking Spear to clear the way through the snow, Niu Zhen brought up the rear, and Bai Chenxiang scouted and kept watch from the air.
Dai Lingling protected Oscar, Shui Bing'er protected Xue Wu, Dai Mubai protected Ning Rongrong.
There were more than ten people in the group, which was quite a large group. But thinking about it, this could be considered a kind of experience.