Mo Lu suddenly struck. Dongfang Minghui failed to react, but when she saw Seventh Sister counter with effortless ease, the heart that had leaped into her throat settled halfway back down.
So Seventh Sister had come prepared.
"Heh, heh, heh. Quick reflexes."
"Not as quick as yours, Master Mo. You're a seasoned schemer." When it came to trading barbs, Qian Wanyu was no less a match for anyone.
The Water-Thunder Whip in Qian Wanyu's hand lashed straight out. With someone else in tow, wielding the whip in her left hand was somewhat awkward. A Violet Thunderbolt blasted down, obliterating the evil aura Mo Lu had released without leaving so much as a scrap. Even Mo Lu himself took a hit.
The thunderbolt caused such a commotion that not only the Thousand Family, but even the Spirit Exorcist Guild's spies, who had been watching the Thousand Family's every move from outside, noticed it.
"Wow, that thunderbolt actually flashed purple. Amazing."
"It looks so majestic. How come I've never seen a thunderbolt like that?"
Someone nearby looked at the speaker as though he were an idiot. Most people's first instinct upon seeing a thunderbolt was to dodge it. Who dared face one head-on and stare straight at it? Only Thunder-Type Spirit Masters did, and only because advancement left them no choice.
"Could someone be advancing?"
"Go notify the president."
Qian Yiling was discussing the situation outside with Lance when a clap of thunder erupted out of nowhere, startling them both. Then she realized it had come from the direction of Qian Wanyu's courtyard. She shot to her feet and said anxiously,
"It's Yu'er!"
"It must be Mo Lu."
The couple immediately headed toward the courtyard.
Dongfang Minghui found being dragged back and forth rather uncomfortable. She wanted to ask Seventh Sister to