Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er Wanted to Get Stronger Too
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the ice-blue window frames into the Shui Yunlian courtyard, refracting into colorful spots on the unique ice crystal decorations of the Skywater Academy.
Shui Yunlian got up very early, and after washing and dressing herself, she went straight to Shui Bing'er's room.
Shui Bing'er was sitting in front of the dressing table, combing her long, ice-blue hair. Her delicate and aloof face was reflected in the bronze mirror, but there was a faint layer of bluish-gray under her eyelids, indicating that she hadn't slept well last night.
"Bing'er, what did you sense last night?"
Shui Yunlian sat down behind her, her tone carrying a hint of knowing the answer already.
Shui Bing'er paused slightly in her hand holding the comb, and two blushes quietly appeared on her face in the mirror:
"Um... His Fang Fan Your Highness and Zhu Zhuqing are practicing a Martial Soul Fusion Skill; their auras are very strong..."
Her voice trailed off, clearly recalling the faint moans she had heard the previous night.
"It's not just this."
Shui Yunlian smiled slightly, her gaze gentle yet sharp.
"Have you sensed it carefully? Zhu Zhuqing has risen from level 37 to the peak of level 38, Dugu Yan has also broken through from level 37.5 to level 38, and His Your Highness Fang Fan has even stepped from Level 68 to Level 69."
Overnight, all three broke through to the original level.
Their rapid advancement is related to the Martial Soul Fusion and their three cultivation methods.
Shui Bing'er's fingers unconsciously tightened around the comb.
The speed at which they all broke through overnight is simply unheard of.
She's been stuck at level 37 for almost half a year. She practices diligently every day, but her Soul Power is growing as slowly as the undercurrent beneath Ice Lake, almost imperceptible.
But in just one night, she achieved what she had accomplished in months of hard work.
What is it that we Soul Master yearn for most?
Shui Yunlian's voice pulled her back from her thoughts.
"To become a legendary Titled Douluo."
Shui Bing'er answered without hesitation. This is the dream that every Soul Master has etched into their bones from the day they awaken their Martial Soul.
"Then what?"
"To become Limit Douluo?"
"Besides--
To become a god, to live as long as heaven and earth, and to become the eternal faith of the Douluo Continent."
Shui Yunlian's tone was calm, yet every word Qian Jun.
"Bing'er, your Ice Phoenix is a top-tier Beast Martial Soul, and in terms of quality alone, it is no less than that of the Hell Spirit Cat and the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor."
They can Spirit Fusion Dual Cultivation their Fang Fan for dual cultivation, so why can't the Ice Phoenix? If you could also cultivate with him, your progress would be even faster.
Unlike me, who's been stuck at Eighty-sixth Rank for half my life, with no hope of ever becoming Titled Douluo.
There was a hint of bitterness in her voice, the resentment and helplessness of a Soul Master with limited talent facing the ceiling of fate.
"But..."
Shui Bing'er lowered her head, her long, icy blue hair obscuring half her face, but her exposed earlobes were already bright red.
"So many girls like Fang Fan, Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, each of them is a beauty."
I'm not necessarily his type, let alone with him...
She couldn't continue; her fingers twisted white from gripping the comb.
"Some things you have to fight for yourself."
I want to become stronger, to live the life others yearn for, to become Titled Douluo, Limit Douluo, or even a god—
"Then you'll have to fight for it yourself. I can only guide you, I won't force you."
Shui Yunlian stood up, gently patted Bing'er's shoulder, and turned to leave the room.
She had just stepped out when she bumped into Shui Yue'er, who was eavesdropping against the wall.
Caught red-handed, Shui Yue'er wasn't ashamed at all. Instead, she straightened up with a grin, two shallow dimples appearing on her round face.
"Dean, you're being too biased. She's not the type to take the initiative. How about I do it? I'm very proactive!"
Shui Yunlian glared at her reproachfully, but couldn't help but laugh.
"You little rascal, you want to improve too? But they might not necessarily train with you."
She paused, then lowered her voice, "
The most precious thing in our Skywater City is the Mysterious Water Crystal, which can increase the cultivation speed of water and ice attribute Soul Master.
Although it might not be of much use to Fang Fan Your Highness's level of cultivation, it is still a token of goodwill.
"Once you've given me a token of your affection, it's easier to say the rest. Do you understand what I mean?"
Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er exchanged a glance, both seeing a spark of attraction in each other's eyes.
Who in the Douluo Continent doesn't want to improve?
Who wouldn't want to become a legendary Titled Douluo?
That was a supreme being whom even the Xue Ye had to show some respect to.
Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, though only level 92, was already a distinguished guest before the royal family; Sword Douluo Chen Xin didn't even give Emperor Xue Ye much face.
Fang Fan, though younger than them, was already Level 69 Quasi- Soul Saint, and his Martial Soul continued to evolve through repeated dual cultivation.
Following someone like that, the future is limitless.
Shui Bing'er thought for a long time before finally nodding gently.
After breakfast, Shui Yunlian invited Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu to visit Skywater Academy with a smile.
Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Fang Fan nodded slightly. She didn't say anything and followed Shui Yunlian out the door.
Dugu Yan walked behind Zhu Zhuqing, arm in arm, while Ning Rongrong skipped and hopped ahead, chattering all the way about how beautiful the ice crystal buildings of the Skywater Academy were.
Xiao Wu followed at the back of the group, head down, her mind preoccupied the whole way.
Only Fang Fan, along with the Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er sisters, remained in the courtyard.
Fang Fan was sitting in a pavilion by the lake, drinking tea. The lake breeze carried the unique, crisp scent of the Ice Lake.
He put down his teacup and saw Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er walking towards him side by side.
The two sisters, one as aloof as ice and the other as lively as water, together create a delightful and pleasing picture.
Shui Bing'er wore a light blue fitted long dress today, and her ice-blue long hair was loosely tied up with a silver hairpin, revealing her slender and fair neck.
Shui Yue'er wore a light blue short skirt, the hem of which was three inches above her knees, and her pair of fair and tender legs gleamed with a lustrous sheen in the morning light.
"Your Highness."
Shui Bing'er walked up to Fang Fan, took out an exquisite ice crystal box from her bosom, and presented it with both hands.
"This is the Mysterious Water Crystal from Skywater City, which is somewhat helpful for the cultivation of water and ice attribute Soul Master."
Although I know Your Highness may not need it, this is a token of our affection, Yue'er and I, and we hope Your Highness will accept it."
Fang Fan took the box, opened it, and saw six fist-sized Mysterious Water Crystal neatly arranged inside. They were crystal clear and emitted pure, icy Soul Power fluctuations.
This is indeed a valuable item; each one would be worth a fortune if it were out in the open. Skywater Academy has really gone all out.
He casually put the box into his Storage Soul Tool, his gaze sweeping over the two girls' faces:
"I've accepted the gifts. Just tell me what you need."
Shui Yue'er was much bolder than Bing'er. She walked directly to Fang Fan and sat down very close, close enough that Fang Fan could clearly smell the faint fragrance emanating from her.
It smells like a blend of sea breeze and jasmine, refreshing and sweet.
She tilted her head, her round face full of curiosity:
"Your Highness, the noise you made during your cultivation last night was quite loud. That three-headed tiger phantom was incredibly powerful; you could sense it even through several walls."
How did you manage to cultivate together as a group of three?