After a long day of training, Bai Zhou first picked up Wang Dong from class and took her out for a nice meal before finally presenting her with the "Micro-Card."
"With this Micro-Card, we can stay in touch anytime," Bai Zhou said with a smile. "Just text me if you're bored."
"Mmm-hmm~" Wang Dong hugged the Micro-Card tightly, as if she were embracing Bai Zhou himself, cherishing it dearly.
Though Bai Zhou could be mischievous, Wang Dong genuinely thought of him constantly whenever they were apart during the day, eagerly awaiting the end of class.
*Bai Zhou must miss me just as much,* she reasoned, *that's why he created this soul tool.*
Convinced she had uncovered the truth, Wang Dong's heart swelled with emotion.
"I'm heading to the training grounds to cultivate tonight. Want to join me?" Bai Zhou asked casually between bites.
"I'd love to... but I'm more comfortable sleeping in the dorms," Wang Dong replied, her initial enthusiasm fading at the thought of sharing a room with Bai Zhou.
*That rascal would definitely try something,* she thought, feeling a sudden wave of apprehension.
"Alright, I'll go cultivate then," Bai Zhou nodded, turning to leave without a hint of lingering.
"Hey... aren't you going to try to persuade me? If you coaxed me a little, I might have said yes!" Wang Dong stared in disbelief, a pang of regret striking her heart.
But she was too embarrassed to chase after him, fearing his teasing.
"What a clueless idiot!" Wang Dong stomped her foot angrily, huffing back to the dorms.
***
Bai Zhou went to the training grounds to find Tang Ya, intending to give her the "Micro Card" and check on her "injury" while he was there.
To his surprise, Tang Ya wasn't there.
"That's odd," Bai Zhou muttered. "Could her injury still be bothering her? Or maybe... it's that time of the month?" He considered both possibilities, but the latter seemed more likely.
As Bai Zhou left the training grounds, he ran into Jiang Nannan at the entrance.
Jiang Nannan instinctively turned to flee when she saw Bai Zhou.
"Ah, Senior Nannan, have you eaten yet~?" Bai Zhou seized the opportunity, blocking her path.
"Just finished," Jiang Nannan replied, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear with a smile. "What are you doing here, Junior?"
Her cheeks flushed slightly, perhaps recalling their previous encounter.
"Oh, I came to deliver something. Senior Nannan knows Tang Ya, right? I couldn't find her, and I have something to give her. Could you pass it along for me?" Bai Zhou explained, producing a wooden box containing the "Micro Card."
"Oh, of course! We're in the same year, and my dorm is right next to hers," Jiang Nannan said, letting out a relieved sigh.
It was just delivering an item, but she was genuinely afraid Bai Zhou would try to pet her rabbit ears again...
"Oh, right, you're a freshman, aren't you? How did you get to know Tang Ya?" Jiang Nannan suddenly remembered, her gossipy nature piqued.
"Ahem, it's because of the Tang Sect. This needs to be kept secret," Bai Zhou coughed awkwardly, using the Tang Sect as a convenient cover.
"Really?"
Jiang Nannan's eyes narrowed with suspicion. A woman's intuition told her there was more to this than met the eye.
She didn't know Bai Zhou well, having only collaborated with Tang Ya a few times without getting to know her deeply. She couldn't quite put her finger on what was going on.
*I'll ask Tang Ya about this later,* Jiang Nannan thought to herself.
"Of course it's true. Alright, Sister Nannan, you should get back to your training. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be going now," Bai Zhou nodded repeatedly, eager to avoid further discussion, and quickly turned to leave.
"That little rascal, so mysterious..."
Jiang Nannan watched Bai Zhou disappear into the distance, feeling she couldn't quite see through him. At least he hadn't tried to pet her rabbit ears this time...
***
"Hey, kid! Stop right there!"
Just as Bai Zhou was leaving the training grounds, a red-haired figure suddenly blocked his path.
Bai Zhou raised an eyebrow and recognized Mad Dog Xu Sanshi.
"Who are you? Get out of my way," Bai Zhou said casually, glancing at him before stepping around him. He really couldn't be bothered to deal with this mad dog.
"Huh? You don't even recognize me?" Xu Sanshi frowned and blocked Bai Zhou's path again.
"Recognize you? You're Xu Sanshi, the lapdog. Everyone in the school knows you," Bai Zhou said with a dismissive glance and a mocking smirk.
Xu Sanshi: ...
"You little shit! Do you have a death wish?!" Xu Sanshi, already short-tempered, exploded at Bai Zhou's provocation. His powerful Soul Venerable-level soul power surged forth, as if he wanted to tear Bai Zhou apart.
"I'm a freshman. I'll stand right here. I'll even give you both hands and feet. If you dare lay a finger on me, you win."
Bai Zhou's tone remained calm, but the contempt in his eyes instantly maxed out the mockery.
"You you you... Don't think I'll fall for your cheap tricks! If you've got the guts, meet me at the Soul Combat Arena! I'll beat you so bad you'll be crying for your mommy!"
Xu Sanshi was furious, but he didn't immediately attack.
After all, senior students who intentionally harm junior students face severe punishment.
Xu Sanshi had pulled this stunt countless times before, but each time, he was reported, nearly leading to his expulsion. Fortunately, as the young master of the Profound Nether Sect, he ultimately received only a demotion as punishment.
Now, he had finally learned his lesson. Though furious, he refrained from striking directly.
"Alright, let's fight right now. Whoever backs down is a coward," Bai Zhou agreed instantly, without hesitation.
"Wh-what? Right now? Are you serious?" Xu Sanshi was completely stunned. The guy had been avoiding him just moments ago, yet suddenly he was agreeing to a fight?
Could this be a trap?
"Fight or get lost. Don't waste my time if you're just a weakling," Bai Zhou snapped, turning and striding toward the training grounds.
The academy had a dedicated Soul Combat Arena, but the training grounds were also suitable, though smaller and less crowded.
Bai Zhou didn't mind. The medicinal energy within him remained largely undigested. Normal cultivation would take days, but a vigorous battle—especially against a green-haired turtle—could accelerate the process.
One fight might just push him to level 30.
Besides, Jiang Nannan seemed to be around. His earlier display of mystery had already earned him considerable favor with her. Another show of strength now would likely boost her affection even further.
In the world of soul masters, what girl wouldn't be drawn to a powerful and handsome man?
Especially here at Shrek, where the culture revered the strong above all else.
"Bring it on! I'll knock your teeth out!" Xu Sanshi, easily provoked, stormed into the arena, his aura blazing.
Since this confrontation occurred outside the training grounds immediately after lunch, when most students were heading there to cultivate, news of Xu Sanshi and Bai Zhou's duel spread like wildfire across the entire training grounds.
Many students who had been about to begin their afternoon seclusion were instantly electrified by the news, abandoning their plans to rush out and witness the spectacle.
"What?! Bai Zhou and Xu Sanshi are dueling!"
Jiang Nannan, who hadn't yet started her afternoon training, heard the news and felt a sudden pang of anxiety for Bai Zhou. She immediately dropped what she was doing and raced toward the Soul Combat Arena.
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