With Jing Ling supporting him, Tai Long walked down from the Soul Fighting Platform.
Jiang Zhu promptly stepped forward to heal them both.
With her healing aura and healing array activated together, their minor injuries healed in an instant.
"Jing Ling, how did you beat Tai Long just now?" Jiang Zhu asked curiously.
Quite a few students gathered around as well. They all wanted to know the secret.
Unable to bear the humiliation, Tai Long immediately blocked their way. "Break it up, break it up! Victory and defeat are all part of a soldier's life. I just wasn't in good form today."
"Tch."
Knowing they would get nothing out of him, the students immediately cleared off. Tai Long could be unreasonable at times, and he was clearly on the verge of turning nasty.
Zhu Zhuqing also shook her head at Jing Ling.
Jing Ling nodded to show he understood.
Just like that, word of the mysterious Soul Fighting match spread throughout the Blue Tyrant Academy. All sorts of versions eventually emerged, but they all said Tai Long had cheated and still lost.
Tai Long's temper flared at once, and he refused to accept it.
With Zhu Zhuqing and Liu Erlong watching, Tai Long fought Jing Ling twice more on the mountain behind the academy. Both matches ended in Tai Long's defeat.
"Teacher, I won't accept this! This guy could never beat me before!" Tai Long looked as aggrieved as a wronged young wife. With bumps covering his head, he was quite a comical sight.
Liu Erlong glared at Tai Long. "What, is he not allowed to get stronger? Want me to loosen up your bones and let you taste my fists of love?"
A fire dragon appeared behind Liu Erlong, baring its fangs and claws as a faint pressure spread