What's Wrong With a Little Squeeze?

Finally, Sugimoto and Kawasaki carried the unconscious Amamiya Shin and left with Kisuke Urahara.

Before leaving, Urahara glanced back at Wang Xun.

His eyes, hidden in the shadows of his hair, were exceptionally deep, but in the end he simply waved and disappeared into the night.

Only Wang Xun and Soi Fon remained.

As night deepened, the area on the outskirts of Rukongai returned to deathly silence, with only the soft rustling of the wind through the withered grass.

Only the distant Seireitei was brightly lit, like a lighthouse suspended in the darkness.

Soi Fon looked at Wang Xun, feeling itchy as she thought about the strength he had just displayed, and couldn't help but ask.

"The skill you just displayed is different from what you usually show in training."

"When you Kaname Tōsen just now, the texture of your Reiatsu was completely different from when you were training. That's not something you can achieve with a temporary burst of energy."

She paused, her voice tinged with inquiry.

"Do you usually hold back?"

Wang Xun's heart stirred, but his expression remained calm.

That's not true at all.

"My Zanpakuto has a special ability that can amplify my strength, and it can only be fully utilized in actual combat. You should know that."

"I was playing at my normal level during training; I wasn't hiding anything."

This explanation is quite reasonable. Zanpakuto abilities vary greatly, and some Zanpakuto Shikai.

Soi Fon didn't press further, simply giving a soft "hmm."

Wang Xun placed his hand on the hilt of the sword, which had been sheathed, and let out a long sigh of relief.

The series of battles he had just fought had been very rewarding, but he hadn't had time to examine them yet.

[Gained 45 Reiryoku Fragment, +450 Spiritual Might Experience]

[Gain 36 Kendō Insights, 360 Kendō Experience Points]

[Gained 12 Shunpo Tips, Shunpo Experience Points +120]

[Gain 6 Kidō Insights, +60 Kidō Experience]

It's not bad.

Wang Xun looked at Soi Fon beside him.

The Soi Fon was trying to move its limbs, but the effects of the toxins had clearly not completely dissipated.

Her movements were somewhat stiff, her brows were slightly furrowed, and her Reiatsu was not flowing smoothly.

"Can you still walk?"

Wang Xun asked.

"Can."

Soi Fon answered decisively and took a step forward.

But she stumbled at first step, and Wang Xun instinctively reached out to support her.

Wang Xun gently grasped Soi Fon's arm; the texture of his strong knuckles was distinct.

Soi Fon paused, but did not struggle, allowing Wang Xun to support her.

She turned her head to the side, and the moonlight shone on her cool profile, revealing a hint of weariness in her usually sharp eyes.

"Thanks."

She spoke softly, her voice gentler than usual.

Wang Xun nodded and gently helped her up.

Soi Fon's arms are slender yet powerful, with clearly defined and elastic muscles honed over the years, giving them a wonderful feel.

Wang Xun subconsciously pinched it.

Great strength, great bounce.

Wang Xun pinched it again.

Wait, why is it so hard?

The next moment, his hand was empty.

Then he took a solid kick to the calf.

Seeing Soi Fon's ashamed and indignant expression, Wang Xun raised his hands in surrender.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong."

Even though Wang Xun slid down and admitted his mistake, he still couldn't salvage his image, which had plummeted in Soi Fon's eyes.

At this moment, Soi Fon realized that Wang Xun's seemingly unintentional contact during their previous sparring sessions now appeared to have ulterior motives.

Seeing Soi Fon's increasingly questioning gaze, Wang Xun quite helpless.

"No, no, I really didn't mean it. You have to believe me."

A single pinch might be unintentional, but two pinches and you still dare to claim it was unintentional?

You're disgusting!

"Hey, why are you swearing, girl? What's wrong with pinching someone? It's just an arm, not some other place..."

"You!"

They think they're right to be clumsy and indecent!

Seeing Wang Xun's muttering yet self-righteous expression, Soi Fon was furious. She gritted her teeth, turned her head away angrily, and strode off.

Wang Xun followed behind her, watching Soi Fon walk unsteadily, which he found quite amusing.

The two of them continued their slow journey towards Seireitei.

After walking a distance, Soi Fon's anger subsided somewhat.

She glanced back at Wang Xun, who was following closely behind her, and her eyes flickered.

What Wang Xun said actually makes some sense; they had had quite a bit of physical contact before.

Perhaps my reaction just now was a bit too sensitive...

With that thought in mind, she spoke softly.

"Just now... were you really not being sincere?"

"Actually, I meant it sincerely; it feels really good."

Soi Fon:?!

Wang Xun blocked two punches from Soi Fon, but he didn't expect that even after being poisoned, Soi Fon's punches and kicks were still so powerful.

After gesturing for a while, Soi Fon's legs gave way and she collapsed to the ground.

Her face showed surprise and doubt, and cold sweat beaded on her forehead.

It seems the toxins in my body have spread.

Wang Xun looked at Soi Fon lying on the ground, his expression turning serious. He bent down to check Soi Fon's condition.

"A temporary ceasefire? What, has the poison's effect increased?"

Seeing the concern on Wang Xun's face, Soi Fon resisted the urge to punch him in the face again and pursed her lips.

"It's all your fault..."

Wang Xun looked embarrassed.

"Yes, yes, how are you feeling? Can you still stand up?"

Soi Fon tried, but was unable to stand up.

Clearly, the effects of this toxin were far more severe than she described.

Looking at Soi Fon's expression, Wang Xun knew that this girl was incredibly stubborn.

Even though he was clearly about to give up, he insisted on acting like everything was fine.

Soi Fon could also sense that her physical condition was indeed not good.

She looked at Wang Xun, her lips moving slightly.

"Why stay? You could have gone back with them first."

Wang Xun fell silent.

Seeing Soi Fon struggling to stay upright, and her face slightly pale from the poison, Wang Xun sighed softly.

"We can't just let you, a girl, go back alone like this."

Soi Fon paused slightly.

She looked intently at Wang Xun.

Under the moonlight, her eyes shone brightly, as if they held stars.

Her voice was soft, yet carried a complex emotion.

I don't need to be given special treatment.

"I know."

Wang Xun squatted down beside her and nodded gently.

"But given your current condition, there's no need for you to force yourself."

Don't worry, I'm here.

Soi Fon was stunned.

This simple sentence was like a pebble thrown into her calm heart lake, creating ripples all around.

Aside from her deceased brothers, it seems like it's been a long time since anyone has shown her such care.

The Fon Clan, as a minor noble family serving the Shihoin Clan, requires its members to join the Onmitsukido (Stealth Force) for generations.

Since joining the Punishment Force, she had long been accustomed to arming herself with impeccable defenses.

He treats his own injuries and solves his own problems; he never shows weakness in front of anyone.

In front of Lady Yoruichi, she always tried her best to show her most steadfast and reliable side.

Because she knew that only by becoming strong enough could she be worthy of standing beside that great man.

But now, the concern Wang Xun showed touched her heart in a strange way.

This feeling... is strange.

It was so strange that she was somewhat at a loss.

The two fell silent, and the silence spread through the night, but it no longer felt awkward.

Wang Xun lowered his head to examine the toxins in Soi Fon's body, but this symptom was clearly beyond his current level of Kaidō to handle.

It seems I need to go to the Fourth Division.

Just as he was frowning in thought, he heard Soi Fon's voice drifting gently on the night breeze.

"... Thanks."