Chapter 24: Part 24 - Qian Renxue Invitation
Meanwhile at Shrek Academy, Su Fan's clone and the girls have just finished their tree-climbing training. Once again, three of the girls lay exhausted beside the tree they were practicing on. Feeling extremely tired and confused, Xiao Wu couldn't help but ask,
"Brother Fan, why are we doing this training? I don't think it's useful in battle."
"Of course, this training isn't particularly useful in matches or fights. I'm making you do this so your bodies get used to channeling spirit power. Let me show you the soul skill I'll be teaching you later."
Su Fan's shadow then reveals his palm. Moments later, a sound emerges from the spirit power gathered in his hand, moving at an incredible speed. Soon, a hand-sized ball of spirit power forms. The three girls watch the ability closely.
"This spirit ability is called Spiral Ball or Rasengan because of its shape and how it's formed. Now watch how powerful this soul skill!"
Su Fan then strikes a tree, and moments later, the tree explodes, smoke rising before revealing a spherical hole where the attack landed. The three girls' eyes widen in amazement, especially Zhu Zhuqing, who is captivated by the power of the ability.
"If you master this technique, you'll at least have a chance to defeat a spirit master one ring above you."
Xiao Wu looks at Su Fan excitedly and says,
"Really?! Then we just need to learn this soul skill to become unbeatable!"
"Yes, But that's If you can hit your opponent. Right, Zhu Zhuqing?"
Zhu Zhuqing's face immediately turns sour upon hearing Su Fan's sarcastic remark. The other two girls recall Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing's fight, where Zhu Zhuqing had no chance of landing a hit on Tang San.
"There's no point in learning this ability if you can't hit your opponent at all. So, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, you two should focus on battle training while improving your speed. As for Ning Rongrong, this ability can be a surprise attack against your enemies."
Ning Rongrong thinks for a moment and realizes that this ability is also great for self-defense.
'If I master this spirit ability, won't I become a dangerous support-type spirit master?'
Her expression suddenly becomes excited, but before she can say anything, Su Fan claps his hands.
"Alright, today's training is over. We'll continue tomorrow. You're dismissed."
Su Fan's shadow, which has been with them for over twenty-four hours, disappears into a cloud of smoke. Xiao Wu, surprised by this, suddenly asks in confusion,
"Huh? Why did Brother Fan turn into smoke?"
Zhu Zhuqing, knowing the truth, replies,
"Su Fan actually went to the Star Dou Forest yesterday to find a spirit ring for someone, and he left his clone to train us."
"What?!"
Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong can't believe that the Su Fan who was with them for almost two day was just a clone
"But Brother Fan's clone felt so real. It's almost no different from the real one."
"Xiao Wu, you're right. Even his touch felt real. I wonder if all clone are like that?"
"I'm more curious about what it would feel like to be surrounded by five Su Fans in a room."
Zhu Zhuqing accidentally voices her inner thoughts, causing Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong's faces to turn bright red. However, as they think about it more deeply, the idea becomes even more intense in their minds, making their breaths unsteady.
'Being surrounded by five Brother Fans in a room…'
'Five Su Fans in a room would be so much fun.'
A few moments later, the three girls suddenly feel wet, and when they realize it, their faces turn as red as tomatoes. Ning Rongrong, sensing the awkward atmosphere, clears her throat.
"Ahem! Let's just pretend this never happened. Agreed?"
The other two girls nod in agreement, and afterward, they decide to go wash up in the river.
In the Star Dou Forest,
Qian Renxue finishes absorbing her spirit ring after several hours. When she opens her eyes, Su Fan approaches her.
"Renxue, I've helped you obtain your spirit ring. Now, I'll be heading back."
"Huh? Can't we go back together?"
"Sorry, I have things to do at the academy."
"Then how about we arrange a meeting?"
"A meeting?"
"Yes, let's meet in Tiandou City and spend time together."
"Forget it, i think all the stuff is very expensive in there and i don't want to be extravagant just for a meeting. "
The eyes of the two Douluo guards twitch upon hearing Su Fan's words.
'Is this brat plan trying to take advantage of the young miss's wealth?'
"That's not a problem! I'll cover all the expenses for our time together."
'Cover all the expenses, huh? In that case, I can take this opportunity to buy some nice things in Tiandou City.'
"In that case, I don't mind if you're paying. But when and where will we meet?"
"How about at Tiandou City's gate this weekend?"
"Alright. See you this weekend in Tiandou City."
Su Fan then leaps onto a tree and begins jumping swiftly between the trees, disappearing from their sight.
Ci Xue walks toward Qian Renxue and says,
"Young Miss, are you really going to cover his expenses?"
"Uncle, what's the problem if I bear the expenses?"
"Well, Young Miss, no matter how rich or poor a man is, he is always the one who covers the expenses when spending time together."
"Uncle, I understand what you mean. But do you think he would agree to meet me if I weren't the one paying?"
Hearing this, She Long and Ci Xue fall silent, sighing in resignation. The thought of their Young Miss being taken advantage of bothers them. Suddenly, She Long remember something and says,
"Young Miss, should we contact the Spirit Hall branch in Sotou City to keep an eye on that boy? Cause it would be very bad if something happen to that boy."
"No! Absolutely not! If he finds out that I sent people to monitor him with his cautious nature he might start avoiding me."
"But Young Miss, you've never told him that you're from the Spirit Hall, have you?"
"Uncle, do you think Su Fan is an ordinary person? He may not realize it immediately, but sooner or later, he will. And if we involve the Sotou branch of the Spirit Hall, that woman will surely notice something."
After hearing Qian Renxue's explanation, She Long gives up and agrees with her decision.
"After all Friend should trust each other right?"
She Long and Ci Xue couldn't help but twitch their eye's again when they hear Qian Renxue and couldn't help but think:
'Miss, are you sure you're just friend and not a love brain?'
Once Su Fan is far enough from Qian Renxue and her two uncles, he activates his Rinnegan ability to open a portal to his dorm room. After stepping through, he wraps his Rinnegan with a bandage again and walks outside.
When he reaches the academy courtyard, he sees Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing engaged in a fight while the other students watch. The spectators are divided into two groups: the girls cheering for Zhu Zhuqing and the boys supporting Dai Mubai.
Zhu Zhuqing is struggling against Dai Mubai. She tries to land attacks, but he effortlessly blocks them. With her spirit power nearly depleted and no other options left, she decides to put everything into one final strike.
"First Spirit Ring Ability! Hell Rush Stab!"
Her speed doubles as she activates her first spirit ability, searching for an opening. The moment Dai Mubai exposes his back, she dashes at him with lightning speed and activates her next spirit ability.
"Second Spirit Ring Ability! Hundred Hell Claws!"
Zhu Zhuqing unleashes a flurry of claw attacks at Dai Mubai. However, before she can land a hit, he activates his first spirit ability.
"First Spirit Ability! White Tiger Shield Body Barrier!"
A white glow surrounds Dai Mubai, shielding him from her attacks. Zhu Zhuqing relentlessly strikes at him, trying to break through his defense. On the 99th claw strike, she finally manages to pierce his barrier. As she prepares for her 100th and final strike, Dai Mubai is already facing her, ready. He catches her attack by grabbing her wrist. He looks at her with a playful smile, but she only exhales in frustration.
"You win."
"Hahaha! Zhuqing, you're really strong. If our level difference weren't so big, you could probably defeat me easily."
"There's no need to comfort me. If I lose, then I lose."
Tang San approaches Zhu Zhuqing and adds,
"Zhu Zhuqing, dont look down on yourself. Your improvement is impressive. Even if your strength hasn't increased, your fighting skills and strategy have gotten much better."
"Is that so? Thanks for the feedback, Tang San."
Tang San simply waves his hand and says,
"No need to thank me. We're teammates, after all."
"Hahaha! Alright then! Since I'm satisfied with today's results, I'll treat everyone to lunch at the best place in town!"
Oscar and Fatty's eyes immediately light up. Dai Mubai is referring to the best restaurant in Sotou City—the same one Su Fan, the girls, and Tang San visited before.
However, just as they are about to leave, a voice rings out, instantly killing the mood for the male students.
"Hey, loser, aren't you going to treat me too?"
To Be Continued...