"I..." When Huo Wu was actually alone with Qi Ling, Huo Wu didn't know what to say. After all, wouldn't it make Qi Ling look down on her if she directly asked him to help her defeat Zhu Zhuqing?
Seeing Huo Wu's hesitant expression, Qi Ling said helplessly, "Sigh, fine, I'll say it for you. Do you want me to help you defeat Zhu Zhuqing and avenge you?"
Huo Wu's eyes widened in surprise. "How did you know?"
"I already told you, I know exactly what a little brat like you is thinking," Qi Ling said helplessly. "After all, I think no one but me could have done this in the qualifiers."
This isn't Qi Ling boasting; right now, apart from the Qilin Team, there's really no one who can rival Shrek —that's a consensus among all the teams.
Huo Wu bit her lower lip and said, "Then are you willing to help me?"
Qi Ling then laughed and said, "Why should I help you?"
Huo Wu was taken aback. Indeed, at this point, she really couldn't offer anything that would satisfy Qi Ling, because those things she was so proud of didn't seem to stand out much to Qi Ling.
Before she came, she thought that as long as she spoke, Qi Ling would be just like those other men, flocking to her to fulfill her wishes. She felt that being able to speak to them in person would already be a great favor to them.
"I... if you can defeat Zhu Zhuqing, I'll let you pursue me!" Huo Wu hesitated for a long time before finally saying to Qi Ling.
Qi Ling raised an eyebrow, almost doubting whether she had heard correctly. I help you defeat the enemy, and then I have to pursue you? Do you have some kind of nerve?
"Are you sure this is a reward and not a punishment?" Qi Ling said helplessly.
"You! You've gone too far!" Huo Wu stamped her foot and said, "Then I'll be your girlfriend! Is that alright?"
Qi Ling scratched her head and said, "That sounds more like it, but thank you for your kindness, I'm already struggling to handle it all, any more and my body might not be able to take it."
"You!" If Huo Wu didn't think she couldn't beat Qi Ling, Huo Wu would have attacked already. She's not this infuriating. "Then tell me, what do you want me to do?"
"I haven't thought about it yet, hmm..." Qi Ling pondered for a moment, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said, "That's right, I happen to be short of a maid to serve tea and water, why don't you give it a try?"
Luna is now a key player in the team, so she can't be made to do maid work anymore. Although Luna thoroughly enjoys serving Qi Ling Qi Ling, she still needs to be careful in public, so as not to be accused of exploiting her teammates.
"What did you say? You want me to be a servant who pours tea and water?" Huo Wu's eyes widened, unable to believe what Qi Ling was saying.
"Yeah, you might not be able to do anything else, but you can do this, right?" Qi Ling laughed. "There are still more than ten days left in the competition, and I don't even know when I'll be able to face the Shrek Team."
"Damn it, Qi Ling, don't push your luck!" Huo Wu roared. No one had ever dared to treat her like this before, actually making her a maid!
Enraged Huo Wu was about to summon her Martial Soul to teach Qi Ling a lesson, but before she could even raise her hand, Qi Ling had already closed in on her instantly, his right hand gripping her fair neck.
"Those with ability can naturally do whatever they want, but those without ability don't have that right," Qi Ling said calmly. "Everything you're proud of is actually worthless! If you want something, you have to put in the corresponding effort!"
Afterwards, Qi Ling released Huo Wu and walked outside. He already knew that Huo Wu would never agree, given her personality, so he hadn't held out much hope. These two sentences were a gift to her; whether she would come to her senses was up to her.
"Wait!" Huo Wu suddenly called out to Qi Ling, then said, "Does this mean that if I become your maid until you fight Shrek Academy, you will defeat Zhu Zhuqing for me?"
Qi Ling turned around with some surprise and said, "Yes, that's how it is, you..."
"Alright! In that case, I agree!" Huo Wu walked up to Qi Ling, looked him straight in the eyes, and said, "I will do it! You must also keep your promise to me!"
"Then, one day, I will definitely defeat you! To avenge the humiliation you have caused me!"
Qi Ling laughed. It seemed that her words had some effect on Huo Wu; at least Huo Wu had already shown some changes.
"Okay, I'll be waiting for that day," Qi Ling said with a smile. "Don't be late tomorrow, I'll be waiting for you in the Qilin Team's lounge!"
Back in the lounge, Qi Ling, seeing everyone staring at her, innocently said, "Why are you all looking at me? I didn't do anything, really!"
Dugu Yan walked up, sniffed Qi Ling, and said, "Hmm, you're honest!"
Qi Ling said helplessly, "Really, how did the draw go tomorrow? Tell me."
"Hehe, darling, we drew a really good lot for tomorrow!" Dugu Yan laughed. "We'll be facing off against the Blazing Fire Academy tomorrow!"
Qi Ling was stunned. Good heavens, now he felt like someone was deliberately playing a trick on him. How could he have just sent Huo Wu away, and now he'd sent her away again on the field?
"Hmm, Blazing Fire Academy, huh? They're really tough to deal with. After all, we don't have that fire immunity trick like the Xiao San, and your poison is largely countered by them," Qi Ling said.
"In that case, Luna, Tuoliya, and Yu Feng, you guys can all go together tomorrow!"
"Me? Haha, is it finally my turn to play?" Yu Feng said happily. Although he was a formal team member, he had not yet participated in a single official match.
"Yes, that's it. Get ready!"
So the next day, when Yu Feng had made thorough preparations and was ready to show off his skills, Huo Wu arrived at their rest area.
"Huh? What are you guys doing? Where are you planning to go?" Huo Wu asked curiously.
Qi Ling was also surprised to see Huo Wu and said, "Hey, Huo Wu, I did say you were coming here, but I didn't say you wouldn't even participate in the competition, did I? If you do this, won't people say I'm bullying you?"
"What competition?" Huo Wu was taken aback, then seemed to suddenly remember something and said, "Oh, you mean today's competition? We forfeited, so you don't need to compete anymore, we concede!"
"What?!" Not only Qi Ling, but everyone on the Qilin Team was surprised. Dugu Yan even said to Qi Ling, "Hey, darling, you've gone too far! We can win without coercing them!"
"Get lost, do I look like the kind of person who would do that kind of thing!" Qi Ling said irritably. " Huo Wu, why did you forfeit? With your strength, it's not necessary."
"It's very simple. The Qilin Team is on a roll right now and has almost secured their spot in the next round. And for a man like you, the goal is to win every match!" Huo Wu said.
"Since that's the case, why bother competing with you? The best course of action is to simply admit defeat and conserve our energy."