Upon hearing that Ye Qiu's cultivation had already reached the thirty-fourth level Spirit Elder, Chao Tianxiang was almost numb.
Another monster!
While lamenting her granddaughter's sharp eyesight, she couldn't help but feel a bit troubled.
If she were to fight him, wouldn't her granddaughter's Third Soul Skill be given away for nothing?
"Yiran, I think you should just compete with Little Brother Tang San!"
"No! I don't want to! I want to compete with him!"
Meng Yiran's face was flushed as she grabbed her grandmother's hand and began to act spoiled.
"But he's already a Spirit Elder?"
"It's fine! If he doesn't use his Third Soul Skill, wouldn't it be about the same? My spirit power is also at level 30."
Looking at Ye Qiu, who was still a bit confused in the distance, she liked him more and more the more she looked.
His expression at this moment also gave her an urge to pounce over and comfort him.
"About the same?" Hearing her words, the wrinkles on Chao Tianxiang's face deepened.
"Uh, Elder Sister Chao, what do you think we should do next?"
This sudden change also flustered Zhao Wuji.
However, he also knew that Ye Qiu's strength was only stronger, not weaker, than Tang San's!
Oscar also became excited.
He had a clearer understanding of Ye Qiu's strength.
Not to mention that strange Black Flame that instantly killed Tang San!
Before coming to hunt for spirit rings, Tang San's blood-soaked head, coming to him for Sausage, was still vivid in his memory!
If Ye Qiu made a move, his Third Soul Skill would definitely be secured!
Looking at her granddaughter's genuinely emotional appearance, Chao Tianxiang gave a bitter smile.
In the end, she could only helplessly shake her head, hoping she wouldn't regret it!
"Little Brother Zhao, then let's change it to this young man!"
"Hmm! That works." Although Zhao Wuji was happy, he didn't show it.
However, Ye Qiu was not from Shrek, so he couldn't make the decision, and thus turned to ask.
"Ye Qiu, what do you think?"
Ye Qiu's eyes darted to both sides, seeing that the girls showed no reaction.
Oscar, however, clasped his hands together, looking at him eagerly.
"Ye Qiu! Please!"
"Alright! Leave it to me." Ye Qiu only hesitated for a moment before nodding and agreeing.
If he didn't make a move, this matter seemed like it would never end!
"Then, then come over quickly." In the distance, Meng Yiran had already taken a few steps forward, looking at Ye Qiu expectantly.
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong's eyes towards Meng Yiran were already filled with coldness.
"Hmph! Go on." Xiao Wu snorted coldly, letting go of his hand, and frowned at Meng Yiran.
Ye Qiu was also very helpless; he clearly just wanted to watch the show!
Taking a deep breath, he strode forward and stopped in front of Meng Yiran.
Oscar's face was filled with joy.
And Tang San, far to the side, felt as if several knives had been plunged into his heart.
Since he had stood there, no one had paid him any attention!
His dark eyes stared fixedly at Ye Qiu, blaming this damned guy!
What was so good about him?!
Meng Yiran looked at the man closer to her, her dark brown eyes firmly fixed on him, and an excited flush appeared on her face.
He looked even better than before!
"Yiran!" Chao Tianxiang, from the sidelines, frowned and let out a soft cry.
She was a bit speechless at her granddaughter, who had suddenly become infatuated.
She was truly blinded by lust!
Meng Yiran's face flushed, and she also came back to her senses.
She composed herself, and two yellow spirit rings spread out from beneath her feet.
The snake-head staff in her right hand also glowed with a brilliant light.
"My name is Meng Yiran, my Spirit is Snake Staff, a level thirty two-ring Battle Soul Grandmaster!"
"Ye Qiu, my Spirit is Sharingan, a level thirty-four Battle Soul Elder!" Red light lit up in Ye Qiu's eyes, his back straightened, and yellow, yellow, and purple spirit rings rose from beneath his feet.
Having switched to Sharingan, he exuded an even greater nobility.
"Ye Qiu? That's a really good name." Meng Yiran lowered her eyes, murmuring a few times, intending to firmly remember the name.
When she looked up again, what met her gaze was a pair of enchanting, alluring eyes.
Her body trembled, feeling a bit weak.
The flush on her cheeks immediately spread, and the long eyelashes on those dark brown eyes trembled slightly.
Oh no!
Ye Qiu's expression hardened, and he immediately withdrew his Spirit.
"Miss Meng, my cultivation is a bit higher than yours. To show my sincerity, I can fight without using my Spirit!"
"You, what did you say!?"
Meng Yiran, who was slightly panting, heard his words and immediately became a bit displeased.
Just as she was about to object, Chao Tianxiang almost burst into joyful laughter.
"Yiran, since this Little Brother Ye Qiu is confident, then let's do it!"
"How can that be?!" Oscar's face darkened, and he began to feel a little panicked.
"How arrogant!" Dai Mubai snorted coldly, a look of disdain on his face.
Ma Hongjun also nodded in agreement.
Even Zhao Wuji frowned.
"Oscar, don't worry, Ye Qiu will definitely win!" Ning Rongrong patted his shoulder.
"Right! You have to believe in Ye Qiu!" Zhu Zhuqing also chimed in.
She and Xiao Wu both felt that it was better not to use his Spirit.
Otherwise, who knew what sparks might fly?
Aside from the three girls, only Tang San understood Ye Qiu's power!
He didn't think Ye Qiu would lose.
"I still remember what I promised Dean Flander before coming here!" Ye Qiu also turned around, telling them to put their hearts at ease.
Zhao Wuji opened his mouth but still didn't say anything.
"Hmph! Don't you regret it." Meng Yiran gritted her teeth, her face showing a slight pout of anger.
She had just decided that she didn't even want that Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent just to get to know him, but she didn't expect this guy to dare look down on her!
Just you wait, I'll give you a little lesson!
"Miss Meng, shall we begin!"
Ye Qiu smiled, showing no intention of backing out, and extended his hand to invite her, seemingly asking her to make the first move.
"Okay!"
Meng Yiran said no more.
As soon as her voice fell, she was already charging towards Ye Qiu with her snake-head staff.
She was eager to let him know how formidable she was.
"Miss Meng, be careful!"
Ye Qiu's expression became serious, and after reminding her, he extended his index finger.
A ball of spirit power, the size of an egg, appeared at his fingertip, rotating rapidly.
Swish!
It compressed to the size of a walnut.
In an instant, it shot towards Meng Yiran's face.
"What is this?"
Meng Yiran's eyes were filled with doubt, but she didn't dare to be careless.
She held the snake-head staff horizontally in front of her, just managing to block the Rasengan.
The constantly rotating force exploded on the snake staff, making her hands feel a bit numb.
Suddenly, she felt another wave of heat.
Before her eyes, there was a large fireball, crashing towards her.
"Yiran, be careful!" Ye Qiu's action of spitting out a fireball startled even Chao Tianxiang, who couldn't help but worry about her granddaughter.
Tap! Meng Yiran lightly tapped the ground with her toes, leaping high into the air.
The fireball struck the tree behind her, letting out a loud bang.
She finally saw that the flames were spat out by Ye Qiu.
Seeing that Meng Yiran actually dared to jump up and become a living target.
Ye Qiu also seized the opportunity.
Phoenix Immortal Fire Technique!
He tilted his head back, looking at the beauty in mid-air, and placed two fingers together at his mouth.
With a gentle exhale, six or seven small fireballs flew upwards.
Meng Yiran's Second spirit ring lit up.
Second Soul Skill, Snake Body!
Her body immediately became boneless, twisting in various anti-human poses in the air.
She could even bend her body backward and fold it with her legs!
The graceful twisting posture in the air made Ye Qiu pause for a moment.
She was, after all, already sixteen years old, and her body had developed perfectly. Compared to her, those three... No! It should be two girls seemed a bit more youthful.
Her chest was full, plump, and rounded, and her slender waist twisted like a snake, not losing any of its charm.
From Ye Qiu's experience of being close to beautiful snakes, her body was definitely softer than Yan Yan's.
After all, she also had such a rule-breaking Spirit Ability.
Meng Yiran twisted her body, narrowly dodging those fireballs.
But a slight sweat seeped from her forehead, and a few strands of her hair were already somewhat curled.
As soon as she landed, the snake-head staff in her hand, specifically the snake head at its tip, suddenly spat out a two-foot-long tongue blade!
Instantly closing the distance between her and Ye Qiu.
The tongue blade shimmered with a bluish glow, clearly indicating it was highly poisonous.
First Soul Skill, Tongue Blade!
Holding the snake-head staff, she used the sharp blade to sweep horizontally towards Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu did not dodge, standing still and waiting patiently.
However, a layer of frost slowly appeared on his palm, beneath which was the color of profound jade.
'Why isn't this guy dodging?!'
Just as the tongue blade was about to touch Ye Qiu.
Seeing him make no move, Meng Yiran suddenly felt a little worried.
Meng Yiran gritted her teeth.
Although she wanted Ye Qiu to know how formidable she was, she only intended to gently tap him with her snake-head staff.
The snake staff was already in front of him, and Ye Qiu was quick-witted.
He reached out and directly grabbed the snake staff.
Slap!
The black snake-head staff was held in Ye Qiu's hand, feeling no sharpness at all.
Ye Qiu looked at Meng Yiran in surprise.
Just as it was about to touch him, the tongue blade had actually retracted.
Being looked at strangely by Ye Qiu, Meng Yiran's face flushed, and only then did she realize her worry was a bit excessive.
She pulled hard, feeling a bit annoyed.
"Let go quickly, it doesn't count! Let's start over."
Watching her granddaughter sway as if acting spoiled, trying to get the snake staff back.
Chao Tianxiang also took a deep breath, shaking her head helplessly.
This scene also made Oscar and the others' expressions very interesting; was this a soul battle?
It was more like flirting!
Looking at Meng Yiran, who was bowing her head with reddened ears, Ye Qiu also felt a bit awkward.
Feeling overwhelmed, he let go of the snake staff in his hand.
"I, let's go again!"
Meng Yiran quickly retreated a few steps, wanting to make another move.
However, Chao Tianxiang called out to her.
"Alright, Yiran! The outcome is decided."
"Why? I haven't lost yet!" Meng Yiran looked at her grandmother in confusion.
She hadn't even gone all out yet!
"You haven't lost, but you can't win! And you can't bear to keep fighting, can you?" Chao Tianxiang's tone was teasing.
Although it carried a playful tone, she was very clear in her heart.
From the performance just now, this blue-haired young man had many tricks up his sleeve, actually possessing several self-created Spirit Abilities!
Her granddaughter would most likely not be able to defeat him.
"Grandma, you, what nonsense are you talking about! Who said I couldn't bear to hit him..." Holding the snake-head staff, she pointed it at Ye Qiu, seemingly wanting to prove it to Chao Tianxiang.
But upon meeting Ye Qiu's gaze, her voice trailed off, and she sheepishly put down her snake staff.
Ye Qiu saw this scene and felt a gaze that seemed to want to skin him alive, feeling a bit dumbfounded.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were mostly unhappy and sulking.
And the jealous Ning Rongrong was gritting her teeth, glaring at him.
"Sigh!" Chao Tianxiang sighed, "Little Brother Zhao, this match, we've lost!"
"Haha. Sister Chao, I'm so sorry!" Zhao Wuji let out a hearty laugh, finally resolving the matter!
"That's great!" Oscar jumped up excitedly. "Ye Qiu, from now on, you're my brother! I love you!"
"Get lost!" Hearing Oscar's words, Ye Qiu shivered, feeling a chill.
Oscar looked at Ye Qiu, genuinely admiring him.
He never expected him to be so handsome, winning this Spirit battle just with his looks; he was simply his idol!
Not to mention Oscar, the one who was most envious, jealous, and hateful was Ma Hongjun beside him.
Comparing people really makes one furious!
"Oscar! How disgusting! If you dare to say such words again, Miss won't spare you!"
Ning Rongrong also huffed, warning him.
"Brother Zhao, where are you working now?" Chao Tianxiang intended to inquire about him for her granddaughter.
Moreover, she was also very curious about where these monstrous talents came from!
…
On the other side, Meng Yiran felt a bit regretful about the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent.
However, she now had more important things to attend to.
She had never felt this way before.
This feeling of her heart being filled with just one glance.
Looking at Ye Qiu opposite her, Meng Yiran put away her Spirit.
Gathering her courage, she walked towards him with light steps.
With shyness in her eyes, she extended her soft hand.
Her voice was a little rushed.
"H-hello! Can we be friends?"
Ye Qiu, who was about to step back to his team, stiffened.
After a moment of hesitation, he reached out and gently clasped her hand.
The touch was smooth, soft, and yielding.
With a smile on his face, his voice was gentle.
"Mm! Thank you, Miss Meng, for showing mercy just now."
"It's nothing~"
Feeling Ye Qiu's warm palm and the jade-like touch.
As well as the faint fragrance emanating from him.
All of it made Meng Yiran very happy.
Her eyelashes fluttered as she softly responded.
Ye Qiu didn't hold her hand for too long; he let go after speaking.
Meng Yiran held her hand to her chest.
A gentle breeze blew, and the leaves on the branches rustled.
Her ear-length short hair also fluttered, concealing some of the crimson blush.
"Ye Qiu." Just as she was about to say something more, she was interrupted by another voice.
"Ye Qiu!" The three girls, who could no longer hold back, had already run over.
Ning Rongrong directly hugged Ye Qiu's arm and even bit his face, declaring her ownership.
"Xiao Qiu~ Are you hurt?"
Although Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing weren't as bold as her, they also came to his side.
And subtly stood in front of Ye Qiu.
Looking at Meng Yiran with some vigilance.
"Ah ha. N-no, I'm fine!" Ye Qiu felt a headache coming on.
Ning Rongrong's bite just now was not gentle at all; the tooth marks were still clearly visible on his face.
"Ye Qiu, w-who are they?" Meng Yiran's expression changed, putting away her emotional look.
"They are…" Ye Qiu was about to answer, but someone spoke before him.
"Can't you tell? We are all Ye Qiu's women." Ning Rongrong hugged Ye Qiu, openly touching and taking advantage of him.
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu rolled their eyes at Ning Rongrong but didn't bother her, nodding cooperatively, their faces also a little flushed.
"What?! All… his women?" Meng Yiran's face turned pale, and her steps faltered slightly.
"That's right!" Ye Qiu also generously admitted it.
Meng Yiran stepped back two paces in disbelief.
Her eyes, as soft and charming as a gurgling mountain spring, became somewhat dim.
Was it going to end just as she had fallen for him?
She clenched her fist, opened her mouth, and wanted to say something more to Ye Qiu.
But Ye Qiu had no time to deal with her; he was already surrounded by the three girls and couldn't free himself.
Now, there was no place for her around him!
Meng Yiran bit her red lips, her thoughts in disarray, unsure what to do for a moment.
After a long silence.
She could only lower her head and walk unsteadily towards her grandmother.
"Yiran, why do you look unhappy?"
Not to mention Meng Yiran.
Even Chao Tianxiang herself was furious; not only had the Spirit Beast been lost, but when she tried to ask for information, Zhao Wuji was evasive!
"It's nothing." Meng Yiran shook her head dejectedly.
But Chao Tianxiang was not yet old and senile; she looked towards Ye Qiu, and her brows immediately furrowed.
"This brat!" Chao Tianxiang's expression turned cold, and she was about to go forward and cause trouble.
Her own granddaughter had even sacrificed her Third spirit ring, yet this guy didn't even spare her another glance!
"Grandma, forget it, don't go disturb them!" Meng Yiran quickly stopped her.
Chao Tianxiang let out a cold snort, then sighed helplessly. "As long as you don't regret it."
Meng Yiran gently shook her head; she also understood that everything just now was her own wishful thinking.
"Alright, Yiran, let's go find your grandfather first. While it's still early, we'll find a new Spirit Beast for you!"
Chao Tianxiang looked up at the sky, a hint of worry on her face.
She had originally thought that trading a thousand-year Spirit Beast for a grandson-in-law was quite a good deal.
Now it seemed like a huge loss.
"Mm!" Meng Yiran nodded sullenly.
"Let's go!" With that, Chao Tianxiang led the way into the distance.
Meng Yiran turned her head for one last look, then quickly followed.
"Ye Qiu!"
A clear voice came.
Everyone looked in the direction Meng Yiran had left.
Ye Qiu finally managed to poke his head out from among the rising and falling figures of the girls.
He saw Meng Yiran, who had already walked a short distance, turn around and smile, waving at Ye Qiu, with what seemed like glistening tears in her eyes.
"Goodbye!"
Ye Qiu looked at her and nodded slightly.
Urged by Chao Tianxiang, Meng Yiran continued to follow, occasionally looking back at Ye Qiu.
Until he was out of sight.
Love at first sight, yet no steps taken.
She was still very unwilling.
But she didn't know what to do now; he already had confidantes… and more than one!
…
"Ye Qiu. Was she pretty?" A warm breath assailed his ear, and Ning Rongrong's teasing voice rang out.
"Cough cough. I don't think I looked that much, did I?" Ye Qiu chuckled awkwardly.
"Is that so? When she jumped just now, your eyes were clearly glued to her!"
Ning Rongrong gave him a cold glance; this guy couldn't control his eyes when he saw something big!
And she also suspected that this guy might even be thinking of that woman, Dugu Yan.
"Was I?"
"Yes! I noticed it too just now!" Seeing Ye Qiu still trying to argue, Xiao Wu also rolled her eyes at him.
"Rongrong is right!" Zhu Zhuqing also rarely agreed.
However, she wasn't as angry as Ning Rongrong, after all, her own assets were not small, and she feared no one's challenge!
"It's a normal phenomenon."
Ye Qiu awkwardly scratched his head, eliciting a soft snort from Ning Rongrong.
After seeing off Chao Tianxiang and the others, Zhao Wuji continued with their previous task.
"Oscar, come quickly and absorb your spirit ring. The rest of you can rest in place for now!"
"Coming, coming!" Oscar excitedly ran over.
After waiting so long, it could finally begin!
Glancing at Oscar, who was piercing the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent's brain with a dagger.
Ye Qiu composed himself, took Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's small hands, and sat together under a tree.
"Xiao Qiu~" Xiao Wu also quickly followed, sitting beside them.
"Ye Qiu, is something wrong?" Zhu Zhuqing noticed his unusual behavior; he seemed to have become much more serious.
"There's something I need to tell you all! Look into my eyes."
Ye Qiu turned his head towards Zhu Zhuqing, a faint reddish glow appearing in his eyes.
"Ah?" Zhu Zhuqing was stunned for a moment, a hint of hesitation on her face.
She was afraid she wouldn't be able to resist the temptation and would do something out of line.
She tightened her grip on Ye Qiu's hand, her face flushed, and looked over.
The reddish glow entered her eyes, and she was stunned for a moment, a red light also flashing in her eyes.
Her face suddenly turned a little pale, but it recovered instantly. She nervously clutched Ye Qiu's hand, a little anxious.
"Ye Qiu, you, you want to…"
"Don't worry, I'll be fine! When this is over, I'll explain everything to you properly!"
Ye Qiu chuckled, tickling her palm.
He had already used an illusion to tell Zhu Zhuqing what was about to happen.
At the same time, he also used Amaterasu to seal his Amaterasu and Kagutsuchi into her eyes.
Then, he did the same for Ning Rongrong.
"Ye Qiu~ What exactly are you and Xiao Wu going to do?" Ning Rongrong's face was pale, a little scared.
"Rongrong, we'll be fine!" Xiao Wu also knew they were very worried.
"That's right! Don't you understand my Spirit Ability yet?" Ye Qiu directly pulled Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, one in each arm, into his embrace.
He comforted them well.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, not far away, watched with red eyes!
Dai Mubai was filled with hatred, and Ma Hongjun with jealousy.
And Tang San felt a pang of pain when he saw Xiao Wu guarding Ye Qiu, who was embracing two girls.
Ignoring the various gazes around them.
While comforting them, Ye Qiu also checked Oscar's progress in absorbing the spirit ring.
His hand had quietly reached into his embrace and silently crushed a glass bead!
…
Star Dou Great Forest core area, Life Lake.
Er Ming sat by the lake, his hands empty, scratching his ears and cheeks, growling continuously.
Da Ming poked out his ox head, his brows tightly furrowed.
He was a bit annoyed by his restless younger brother.
On a large tree leaf by the lake, a crisp sound suddenly rang out.
The glass bead placed on it had already shattered.
"Roar!?" Er Ming climbed up from the ground, questioning his older brother.
Da Ming nodded.
"Er Ming, it's time for us to depart!"
Bang bang! Roar!
Er Ming happily pounded his chest, letting out a booming roar.
Then he immediately ran towards the outer area of the Star Dou Great Forest.
The ground trembled, and trees fell.
"I should also go out for a walk!" Da Ming murmured, slowly extending his head towards the shore.
Splash!
Water splashed continuously; a snake body thicker than a water vat slowly emerged from the lake, its broad, greenish scales looking sturdy and powerful.
The ox head had already moved away, but more of its body continued to emerge from the water, a full hundred meters long!
Where it was going was the Mixed Zone!
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