Upon hearing that Ye Qiu's cultivation had actually reached level 34 Soul Master, Chao Tianxiang was almost numb.
Another monster!
While admiring her granddaughter's sharp eye, she couldn't help but feel troubled.
If she fought him, wouldn't her granddaughter's third soul ring be given away for nothing?
"Yiran, I think you should spar with Brother Tang San!"
"No! I don't want to, I want to spar with him!"
Meng Yiran's face flushed, she grabbed her grandmother's hand and started to act coquettishly.
"But he's already a Soul Master!"
"It's okay! Let him not use his third soul skill, isn't that enough? My soul power is also level 30."
Looking at Ye Qiu, who was still a little confused not far away, she liked him more and more.
His expression at this moment also made her want to rush over and comfort him.
"Almost enough?" Hearing her say this, Chao Tianxiang's face wrinkled even more.
"Uh, Sister Chao, what do you think we should do next?"
This sudden change also caught Zhao Wuji off guard.
However, he also knew Ye Qiu's strength; it was no weaker than Tang San's!
Oscar was also excited.
He had a clearer understanding of Ye Qiu's strength.
Not to mention that strange black flame, which instantly killed Tang San!
Before coming to the Soul Hunting event, Tang San, covered in blood, came to him asking for sausages—it was still vivid in his mind!
If Ye Qiu were to make a move, his third soul ring would definitely be secured!
Looking at his granddaughter's genuinely emotional expression, Chao Tianxiang smiled bitterly.
In the end, she could only shake her head helplessly, hoping she wouldn't regret it!
"Brother Zhao, then let's change it to this young man!"
"Hmm! That's fine too." Although Zhao Wuji was happy, he didn't show it.
However, Ye Qiu wasn't one of Shrek's people, so he couldn't make the decision. He turned around and asked,
"Ye Qiu, what do you think?"
Ye Qiu's eyes darted to both sides, seeing that none of the girls showed any reaction.
Oscar, however, clasped his hands together and looked at him expectantly.
"Ye Qiu! Please!"
"Alright! Leave it to me." Ye Qiu hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
It seemed this matter wouldn't end until he intervened!
"Then, then come over here quickly." Not far away, Meng Yiran had already taken a few steps forward, looking at Ye Qiu expectantly.
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong's eyes were already cold as they looked at Meng Yiran.
"Hmph! Go ahead." Xiao Wu snorted coldly, letting go of his hand, and frowned at Meng Yiran.
Ye Qiu was also helpless; he clearly just wanted to watch the show! He
took a deep breath, strode forward, and stood in front of Meng Yiran.
Oscar looked delighted.
Meanwhile, Tang San, far away, felt as if he had been stabbed several times in the heart.
Since he stood there, no one had paid him any attention!
His dark eyes were fixed on Ye Qiu; it was all this damned guy's fault!
What was so good about him?!
Meng Yiran looked at the man who was closer to her, her deep brown eyes firmly fixed on him, and an excited blush appeared on her face.
He looked even more handsome than before!
"Yiran!" Chao Tianxiang, standing outside the arena, frowned and called out softly.
She was speechless at her granddaughter's sudden infatuation.
Truly, lust had clouded her judgment!
Meng Yiran blushed and snapped back to reality.
She straightened herself, and two yellow spirit rings spread out from beneath her feet.
The snake-headed cane in her right hand also shimmered with light.
"My name is Meng Yiran, my spirit is the Snake Staff, level 30, two-ring Battle Spirit Master!"
"Ye Qiu, my spirit is the Sharingan, level 34 Battle Spirit Venerable!" Ye Qiu's eyes gleamed red, his back straightened, and three spirit rings—yellow, yellow, and purple—rose beneath his feet.
Switching to his Sharingan, he exuded even more nobility.
"Ye Qiu? That's a nice name," Meng Yiran murmured, her eyes lowered, determined to memorize the name.
When she looked up again, she was met with a pair of eerie, captivating eyes.
Her body trembled, feeling weak.
A flush spread across her cheeks, and the long eyelashes of those deep brown eyes trembled slightly.
Oh no!
Ye Qiu's expression hardened, and he immediately withdrew his martial soul.
"Miss Meng, my cultivation is slightly higher than yours. To show my sincerity, I can forgo my martial soul!"
"What...what did you say?!"
Meng Yiran, who was slightly out of breath, was displeased upon hearing his words.
Just as she was about to object, Chao Tianxiang almost beamed with joy.
"Yiran, since this young brother Ye Qiu is confident, then so be it!"
"How can this be?!" Oscar's face darkened, and he began to panic.
"How arrogant!" Dai Mubai snorted coldly, revealing a contemptuous smile.
Ma Hongjun also nodded in agreement.
Even Zhao Wuji frowned.
"Oscar, don't worry, Ye Qiu will definitely win!" Ning Rongrong patted his shoulder.
"Yes! We must believe in Ye Qiu!" Zhu Zhuqing chimed in.
She and Xiao Wu both felt that it was better not to use the martial soul.
Otherwise, who knew what sparks would fly?
Besides the three women, only Tang San understood Ye Qiu's strength!
He didn't think Ye Qiu would lose.
"I still remember what I promised Dean Flander before I came!" Ye Qiu turned around, reassuring them.
Zhao Wuji opened his mouth but didn't say anything.
"Hmph! You'd better not regret this." Meng Yiran gritted her teeth, her face showing a hint of anger.
She had just decided to get to know him, even if it meant giving up that phoenix-tailed crested snake, but this guy dared to underestimate her!
She'd teach him a lesson later!
"Miss Meng, let's begin!"
Ye Qiu smiled, showing no intention of backing down, and extended his hand to invite her, seemingly wanting her to make the first move.
"Alright!"
Meng Yiran didn't say anything more.
As soon as she finished speaking, she charged towards Ye Qiu with her snake-headed cane.
She was eager to show him her power.
"Miss Meng, be careful!"
Ye Qiu said seriously, reminding her before extending his index finger.
A ball of soul power the size of an egg appeared at his fingertip, spinning rapidly.
Whoosh!
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 dared not be careless.
She held the snake-headed cane horizontally in front of her, just enough to block the Rasengan.
The constantly spinning force exploded on the cane, making her hand go numb.
Suddenly, she felt a wave of intense heat coming towards her.
A large fireball was actually crashing into her.
"Yiran, be careful!" Ye Qiu's act of spitting out a fireball startled Chao Tianxiang, who couldn't help but worry about her granddaughter.
*Thud!* Meng Yiran lightly touched the ground with her toes and leaped high into the air.
The fireball struck the trees behind her with a loud bang.
She finally saw that the flames were from Ye Qiu's breath.
Seeing that Meng Yiran dared to jump up and become a live target,
Ye Qiu seized the opportunity.
Phoenix Immortal Fire Technique!
He looked up at the beauty in mid-air, placed two fingers to his lips,
and gently spat out six or seven small fireballs that flew upwards.
Meng Yiran's second soul ring lit up.
Second Soul Skill, Snake Body!
Her body instantly seemed boneless, twisting in the air in various inhuman poses.
Her body could even fold backwards, her legs folding together!
The alluring figure twisting in the air stunned Ye Qiu.
After all, she was already sixteen years old, her body perfectly developed. Compared to her, those three... no! The two girls seemed a bit more naive.
Their breasts were full and rounded, their slender waists swaying like snakes, their allure undiminished.
Based on Ye Qiu's experience with the beautiful snake, her body was definitely more supple than Yan Yan's.
After all, she possessed such a cheating soul skill.
Meng Yiran twisted her body, narrowly avoiding the fireballs.
However, a few beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and a few strands of hair were already curled.
Just as she landed, the snake-headed cane in her hand suddenly unleashed a two-foot-long tongue blade from its tip!
Instantly closing the distance between her and Ye Qiu.
The tongue blade shimmered with a bluish-green light, clearly highly venomous.
First Soul Skill, Tongue Blade!
Holding the snake-headed cane, she used the sharp blade to sweep it horizontally towards Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu didn't dodge, standing still and waiting.
A layer of frost slowly appeared on his palm, beneath which lay the color of black jade.
'Why isn't this guy dodging?!' Just
as the tongue blade was about to touch Ye Qiu,
and he made no move, Meng Yiran suddenly felt a little worried.
She gritted her teeth.
Although she wanted to show Ye Qiu her power, she only intended to lightly tap him with her snake-headed cane.
The cane was already in front of her, and Ye Qiu reacted quickly,
reaching out to grab it.
*Snap!
* The black snake-headed cane was in Ye Qiu's hand; he felt no sharpness.
Ye Qiu looked at Meng Yiran in surprise.
Just as it was about to touch him, the tongue blade had retracted.
Looking at her strangely, Meng Yiran blushed, realizing her worries were unnecessary.
She tugged at it forcefully, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed.
"Let go! It doesn't count! Let's start over!"
Watching her granddaughter shake her head helplessly, as if pleading, trying to take back the cane,
Chao Tianxiang also took a deep breath.
This scene made Oscar and the others' expressions quite interesting. This was supposed to be a battle of wits?
More like flirting!
Seeing Meng Yiran with her head down and ears red, Ye Qiu felt a little embarrassed.
Feeling overwhelmed, he released his snake staff.
"I...we'll go again!"
Meng Yiran quickly retreated a few steps, wanting to attack again.
But Chao Tianxiang stopped 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!
"Even if you haven't lost, you can't win! You're reluctant to continue?" Chao Tianxiang's tone was teasing.
Although it was mocking, she knew very well what was going on.
Judging from his performance, this blue-haired boy had many tricks up his sleeve, even possessing several self-created soul skills!
Her granddaughter most likely couldn't beat him.
"Grandma, what nonsense are you talking about! Who said I'm reluctant to hit him?" She raised her snake-headed staff, pointing it at Ye Qiu, seemingly trying to prove it to Chao Tianxiang.
But after meeting Ye Qiu's gaze, her voice lowered, and she reluctantly put down her snake staff.
Seeing this, Ye Qiu felt a gaze that seemed to pierce him, and was somewhat speechless.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were mostly unhappy and sulking.
Ning Rongrong, however, was glaring at him through gritted teeth.
"Sigh!" Chao Tianxiang sighed, "Brother Zhao, we lost this match!"
"Haha, Sister Chao, I'm so sorry!" Zhao Wuji laughed heartily; the matter was finally resolved!
"That's great!" Oscar jumped up with joy. "Ye Qiu, from now on you're my brother! I love you!"
"Get lost!" Hearing Oscar's words, Ye Qiu trembled, feeling a chill.
Oscar looked at Ye Qiu, genuinely admiring him.
He never expected Ye Qiu to be so handsome, winning this battle with just his face—he was practically his idol!
Not to mention Oscar, the most envious and jealous person was Ma Hongjun beside him.
Comparison is truly infuriating!
"Oscar! How disgusting! If you dare say such things again, I won't let you off!"
Ning Rongrong also warned him angrily.
"Brother Zhao, where are you working now?" Chao Tianxiang intentionally inquired about her granddaughter's whereabouts.
She was also very curious about where these prodigies came from!
...
On the other side, Meng Yiran felt a little sorry for the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent.
However, she had more important things to do now.
She had never felt this way before.
This feeling of being filled with joy at just one glance.
Looking at Ye Qiu opposite her, Meng Yiran put away her martial spirit.
Mustering her courage, she walked lightly to him.
Her eyes were shy as she extended her soft hand.
Her voice was a little hurried.
"Y-hello! Can we be friends?"
Ye Qiu, who was about to step back to the group, stiffened for a moment.
After hesitating for a moment, he reached out and gently grasped her hand.
The touch was smooth and soft.
He smiled and spoke gently.
"Yes! Thank you for your mercy earlier, Miss Meng."
"It's nothing~"
Feeling Ye Qiu's warm palm, the jade-like touch,
and the faint fragrance emanating from him,
Meng Yiran felt very happy.
Her eyelashes fluttered as she responded softly.
Ye Qiu didn't hold her hand for long and let go after speaking.
Meng Yiran held her hand to her heart.
A slight breeze blew, and the leaves on the branches rustled.
Her short hair, reaching her ears, also fluttered, partially obscuring the blood-red color.
"Ye Qiu." Just as she was about to say something more, she was interrupted by another voice.
"Ye Qiu!" The three girls who had been unable to contain themselves had already run over.
Ning Rongrong grabbed Ye Qiu's arm and kissed him on the cheek, asserting her dominance.
"Xiao Qiu~ Are you alright?"
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, though not as bold as her, also came to his side,
subtly blocking him .
They looked at Meng Yiran with a hint of wariness.
"Ah...no, I'm fine!" Ye Qiu was a bit exasperated.
Ning Rongrong's kiss hadn't been gentle; the teeth marks were still clearly visible on his face.
"Ye Qiu, who...who are they?" Meng Yiran's expression changed, her amorous demeanor vanishing.
"They..." Ye Qiu was about to answer when someone spoke first.
"Can't you tell? We're all Ye Qiu's women." Ning Rongrong hugged Ye Qiu, openly touching and groping him.
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu rolled their eyes at Ning Rongrong but didn't cause her any trouble, nodding in agreement, their faces flushed.
"What!? All...his women?" Meng Yiran's face paled, her steps faltering.
"Indeed!" Ye Qiu readily admitted.
Meng Yiran took two steps back in disbelief.
Her eyes, as gentle as gurgling mountain springs, dimmed.
Was it going to end just as she was falling in love?
She clenched her fist, opened her mouth, wanting to say something to Ye Qiu.
But Ye Qiu had no time to pay attention to her; he was already surrounded by the three women and couldn't get away.
Right now, there was no place for her around him!
Meng Yiran bit her red lips, her mind in turmoil, unsure of what to do. After
a long silence
, she could only lower her head and stagger towards her grandmother.
"Yiran, why do you look so unhappy?"
Not to mention Meng Yiran, Chao Tianxiang herself was also furious.
Not only was her soul beast lost, but Zhao Wuji was also being evasive when she wanted to ask about something!
"It's nothing." Meng Yiran shook her head dejectedly.
But Chao Tianxiang wasn't old enough to be blind yet; she looked at Ye Qiu and her brows immediately furrowed.
"That brat!" Chao Tianxiang's expression turned cold, and she was about to go and cause trouble.
Her granddaughter had even risked her third soul ring, and this guy hadn't even given her a second glance!
"Grandma, forget it, don't go and bother him!" 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 understood that everything just now was wishful thinking on her part.
"Alright, Yiran, let's go find your grandfather first. While it's still early, let's find you a new soul beast!"
Chao Tianxiang looked up at the sky, her face showing some worry.
She had originally thought that exchanging a thousand-year-old soul 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 took the lead and left into the distance.
Meng Yiran turned around and quickly followed.
"Ye Qiu!"
A clear voice came.
Everyone looked in the direction Meng Yiran had left.
Ye Qiu finally managed to peek out from among the women's rising and falling figures.
He saw Meng Yiran, who had already walked a short distance, turn around, smile, and wave to Ye Qiu, her eyes seemingly glistening with tears.
"Goodbye!"
Ye Qiu looked at her and nodded slightly.
Urged on by Chaotianxiang, Meng Yiran continued to follow, glancing back at Ye Qiu every now and then,
until he was out of sight. She had fallen in love
at first sight, but hadn't moved an inch. She was still very unwilling to accept it. But she didn't know what to do now; he already had a confidante, and more than one! … "Ye Qiu, is he handsome?" A warm breath brushed against her ear, Ning Rongrong's teasing voice rang in her ears. "Ahem… I don't think I looked that much?" Ye Qiu chuckled awkwardly. "Really? When he jumped up just now, you were clearly staring wide-eyed!" Ning Rongrong gave him a cold look; this guy couldn't control his eyes when he saw something big! And she suspected he might even be thinking about that woman, Dugu Yan. "Did I?" "Yes! I noticed it too!" Seeing Ye Qiu trying to deny it, Xiao Wu rolled her eyes at him. "Rongrong is right!" Zhu Zhuqing rarely agreed. However, she wasn't as angry as Ning Rongrong; after all, she had plenty of assets and wasn't afraid of anyone's challenge! "This is normal." Ye Qiu scratched his head awkwardly, eliciting a soft snort from Ning Rongrong. After seeing Chao Tianxiang and the others off, Zhao Wuji continued with what he had been doing. "Oscar, hurry up and collect your soul ring. The rest of you can rest here for a bit!" "Coming, coming!" Oscar ran over excitedly. After waiting so long, it could finally begin! Glancing at Oscar, who was stabbing a dagger into the brain of a Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent, Ye Qiu composed himself, took Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's hands, and sat down under a tree. "Xiao Qiu~" Xiao Wu quickly followed and sat down beside him. "Ye Qiu, what's wrong?" Zhu Zhuqing noticed that something was wrong with him; he seemed much more serious. "There are some things I need to tell you! Look into my eyes." Ye Qiu turned his head to face Zhu Zhuqing, a hint of bloodlust in his eyes. "Ah?" Zhu Zhuqing was stunned, her face showing some hesitation. She was afraid that she wouldn't be able to resist the temptation and would do something outrageous. She tightened her grip on Ye Qiu's hand, blushing as she looked over. A flash of crimson light caught her eye, causing her to freeze for a moment, a red glint in her eyes. Her face paled slightly, but she quickly regained her composure, gripping Ye Qiu's hand nervously. "Ye Qiu, you...you're going to..." "Don't worry, I'll be fine! I'll explain everything properly after this is over!" Ye Qiu chuckled, gently scratching her hand. He had already used illusion magic to tell Zhu Zhuqing what was about to happen. At the same time, he used the Heavenly Harp Sun Destiny to seal his Amaterasu and Kagutsuchi Destiny into her eyes. He then did the same to Ning Rongrong. "Ye Qiu~ what are you and Xiao Wu going to do?" Ning Rongrong was pale and frightened. "Rongrong, we'll be fine!" Xiao Wu knew they were worried. "That's right! Don't you know my soul skills?" Ye Qiu immediately pulled Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing into his arms, comforting them . Not far away, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun watched with reddened eyes! Dai Mubai was filled with hatred, and Ma Hongjun with jealousy. Tang San, watching Xiao Wu flanking Ye Qiu with two women on either side, felt a pang of heartache. Ignoring the various gazes around them , Ye Qiu, while comforting them, checked Oscar's progress in absorbing his spirit ring. His hand had already quietly reached into his robes and crushed a glass bead! ... In the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, at the Lake of Life. Er Ming sat by the lake, his hands empty, scratching his head and growling incessantly. Da Ming poked his head out, his brow furrowed. He was annoyed by his restless younger brother. Suddenly, a crisp sound rang out from a large leaf by the lake. A glass bead on it had shattered. "Roar!?" Er Ming got up from the ground and asked his older brother. Da Ming nodded. "Er Ming, we should set off!" Thump! Roar! Er Ming pounded his chest with joy, letting out a loud roar. It immediately ran towards the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest. The ground trembled, and trees toppled. "I should go out for a walk too!" Da Ming murmured, slowly raising its head towards the shore. Splash! The sound of water continued, and a snake's body, thicker than a water vat, slowly emerged from the lake, its large, bluish scales looking strong and powerful. The bull's head had already gone far away, but its body continued to emerge from the water, a full hundred meters long! It was heading towards the mixed zone!