Seeing Xiao Wu leave, Xu Yuan smiled.
There was no point in telling Xiao Wu at this time; he would wait until things were nearly over before informing her.
In the blink of an eye, a week passed.
During this period, Xu Yuan rested and Cultivated well at the academy.
"Knock, knock, knock—"
Just then, the sound of knocking rang out.
Xu Yuan got off the bed, went to the door, and opened it to see Gu Yue standing there.
"Young Miss Gu Yue, is something the matter?" Xu Yuan asked, looking at her.
Gu Yue looked at Xu Yuan and said with a smile, "Xu Yuan, are you free today?"
Seeing Gu Yue's expectant face, Xu Yuan felt a bit curious about what she wanted to do.
Xu Yuan asked, "Is there something going on?"
Gu Yue said somewhat bashfully, "My mother wants to see you; she wants to thank you properly."
Learning that Gu Yue's mother wanted to see him, Xu Yuan was curious as to who was disguised as her mother.
Brigitte?
Or Zi Ji?
Xu Yuan felt that the possibility of it being Brigitte was higher.
Zi Ji didn't have that housewife vibe, whereas Brigitte looked like one at a glance.
Xu Yuan pretended to think for a moment and said, "I'm free. When should we go?"
Hearing Xu Yuan agree, Gu Yue's previous bashfulness vanished, replaced by an irrepressible joy: "Really? That's great! We can go now! My mother is already waiting at home."
Her reaction was a bit too excited, making Xu Yuan even more curious.
Gu Yue's behavior didn't seem like she was simply taking a benefactor to meet her mother, but rather... like she was taking a sweetheart to meet the parents?
Xu Yuan sighed inwardly; she really was a good actress.
Oscar owes you a Little Golden Man.
However, he seemed to remember Gu Yue saying something about her family having an accident?
No, it seemed she hadn't said that.
"Alright, then I'll prepare a bit." Xu Yuan nodded, turned back into the room to put on a coat, and briefly straightened his collar.
He could see that Gu Yue took this matter very seriously, so he couldn't be too casual.
Gu Yue stood obediently at the door waiting, her hands behind her back, her eyes full of expectation, occasionally looking up at Xu Yuan's room.
After a moment, Xu Yuan came out and closed the door behind him: "Let's go."
"Mm!" Gu Yue nodded vigorously and walked quickly to Xu Yuan's side, walking shoulder to shoulder with him.
The two walked out of the academy dormitory area and slowly along the tree-lined path outside the school.
"Xu Yuan, you don't need to be nervous. My mother is a very good person; she just wants to thank you in person for saving me in the Star Dou Great Forest last time." Gu Yue noticed that Xu Yuan seemed a bit stiff and spoke up proactively in a relaxed tone.
"I'm not nervous." Xu Yuan smiled. "I'm just a bit curious. To be able to raise such an excellent daughter like you, your auntie must be quite remarkable."
Gu Yue's cheeks turned slightly red at the compliment, and she lowered her head bashfully: "My mother... she is indeed very capable. She knows many things, especially knowledge about Spirit Beasts, even more than the teachers at the academy."
Mentioning her mother, Gu Yue's tone was full of admiration and reliance.
"Oh? Then I'll have to ask for some guidance." Xu Yuan followed her lead.
The two chatted along the way, mostly Gu Yue talking about interesting things at the academy, with Xu Yuan responding occasionally.
Before they knew it, they had walked out of the bustling city area and arrived at a relatively quiet residential district.
Most of the houses here were detached small buildings with independent yards, and the environment was serene.
Gu Yue led Xu Yuan to a small building covered in green vines, stopped, and said to him, "We're here. This is my home."
Xu Yuan looked up and sized up the small building.
The exterior looked very ordinary, even a bit old, but the yard was filled with various unknown flowers and plants, neatly tended, exuding a warm atmosphere.
Gu Yue stepped forward and pushed open the yard gate, shouting into the house, "Mom, I brought Xu Yuan!"
A gentle female voice soon came from inside, like a spring breeze brushing across a lake, carrying a reassuring power: "I know. Quickly, invite him in."
Hearing this voice, Xu Yuan's pupils contracted slightly, guessing that the other party was most likely Brigitte.
Gu Yue pulled Xu Yuan into the yard. The stone path underfoot was swept clean, and the unknown small flowers by the roadside were blooming vibrantly. The air was filled with a faint floral fragrance.
Just as they reached the door, a woman dressed in a light green gown came out to meet them.
The woman was stunningly beautiful, with emerald-green hair draped over her shoulders and eyes of pure emerald; her skin was as white as snow, her features were exquisite, and her aura was holy and compassionate, like a goddess of nature.
God King Tang San looked at this woman and recognized her identity at a glance.
Brigitte, a Vicious Beast of over five hundred thousand years.
Inside the Sea of Spirit, God King Tang San stroked his chin, thinking secretly about how to make her Xu Yuan's spirit ring.
With Xu Yuan's current physical strength, it wouldn't be difficult to forcibly kill Brigitte, but that would affect his plan.
He intended for Xu Yuan to marry Gu Yue and devour the Golden Dragon King in the future, making his son the second-generation Dragon God.
By then, the entire Spirit Beast race would belong to him, Tang San.
Xu Yuan greeted the woman: "Hello, Auntie."
The gentle smile in Brigitte's eyes deepened as she nodded slightly: "Little friend Xu Yuan, you've had a long journey. Come in and sit." Her voice carried a natural affinity, as if it could make the surrounding air turn soft.
After entering the house, Gu Yue busied herself pouring tea for the two, while Brigitte sat on a rattan chair opposite Xu Yuan, looking him over with a peaceful gaze.
That gaze held no sharp scrutiny, but rather felt like observing a thriving seedling, with a hint of curiosity and indulgence.
"Regarding the matter in the Star Dou Great Forest last time, thank you for protecting Gu Yue," Brigitte spoke first, her tone sincere. "That child has a quick temper and is inevitably reckless sometimes, causing you trouble."
Xu Yuan set down the teacup he had just picked up and spoke frankly: "Auntie, you're joking. Gu Yue is very clever. Even if I weren't there, she would have had her own way to escape. I just happened to be there; it can't really be called 'protecting' her."
His words were half-true, giving Gu Yue a way out without exaggerating his own contribution.
Gu Yue listened from the side, her cheeks flushing. The teapot in her hand almost slipped as she whispered a rebuttal, "That's not true. If you hadn't stepped in then, I would have been dead for sure."
Hearing this, Brigitte smiled and patted the back of Gu Yue's hand, her eyes full of doting: "You child, always making yourself sound so useless."
She turned to Xu Yuan, her tone becoming more earnest, "Little friend, there's no need to be modest. Although Gu Yue is clever, given the situation she encountered that time, it wouldn't have been easy for her to escape unscathed with her current strength."
Xu Yuan raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "It was just a small effort. Auntie, please don't dwell on it."
Brigitte continued, "I've prepared a sumptuous lunch this time. Shall we talk while we eat?"
Xu Yuan naturally had no objection and nodded, "Then I shall trouble you, Auntie
Brigitte rose with a smile, and Gu Yue immediately followed like a little sparrow to help in the kitchen. Before long, several exquisite dishes were brought to the dining table.
There were emerald-green wild vegetables with a crisp, woody fragrance, stewed beast meat glistening with oil, and a bowl of milky-white soup with a few slices of unknown mushrooms floating in it. The curling aroma was enough to whet anyone's appetite.
"It's just some home-cooked food, little friend, please don't mind it." Brigitte handed a pair of clean chopsticks to Xu Yuan. "These wild vegetables were bought this morning and are very fresh. Give them a try."
Xu Yuan took a bite of the wild vegetables; they were refreshing and slightly sweet in his mouth.
"The taste is excellent, refreshing and delicious," Xu Yuan praised sincerely.
To be able to make simple ingredients so flavorful, Brigitte's mastery in this area was indeed extraordinary.
Brigitte's smile deepened. "If you like it, eat more. Gu Yue, you eat too; these vegetables are your favorite."
As she spoke, she served a portion to Gu Yue as well.
Gu Yue responded obediently and ate in small bites, but her eyes would occasionally drift toward Xu Yuan, carrying a hint of subtle joy.
The atmosphere at the table seemed harmonious, but Xu Yuan did not let down his guard.
After finishing lunch, Xu Yuan and Gu Yue sat in the living room.
Gu Yue looked at Xu Yuan and said, "Good luck, Xu Yuan. You guys will definitely win the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament this time."
Hearing this, Xu Yuan looked up at Gu Yue. Seeing the sincere expectation in her eyes, he couldn't help but smile. "Thanks. However, there are many elite academies across the continent, and experts are as common as clouds. Winning the championship won't be that easy."
For him, winning the championship was a simple matter; he wasn't actually worried about anyone snatching it from him.
Gu Yue shook her head with a look of certainty. "I believe you can do it. You're so powerful; you saved me so easily back in the Star Dou Great Forest."
In her view, Xu Yuan's strength far exceeded Spirit Masters of the same rank. As long as he gave it his all, the championship was practically in the bag.
Xu Yuan smiled helplessly and didn't argue further.
Gu Yue said with some regret, "It's a pity. My family situation is too ordinary; it's impossible for me to go to Spirit City to cheer for you."
Xu Yuan was stunned for a moment; he hadn't expected Gu Yue would actually want to follow along.
One had to know that there would be a whole bunch of Titled Douluo over there. For Gu Yue to go there was essentially seeking death.
Xu Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Gu Yue, if you want to go, why don't you come with us when the time comes?"
Gu Yue suddenly looked up, her tone full of disbelief: "Is that really okay?"
She subconsciously gripped the corner of her clothes, fearing that this was just a casual joke from Xu Yuan.
Looking at her joyful yet nervous appearance, Xu Yuan nodded. "Of course. However, Spirit City isn't like Heaven Dou City. Once we're there, you have to follow the arrangements and not run around blindly, understood?"
Gu Yue nodded vigorously, so excited she almost jumped off her chair. "I know! I'll definitely be good and listen, and I won't cause any trouble!"
She turned to Brigitte, who had just come out of the kitchen, her voice filled with uncontrollable excitement. "Mom! Xu Yuan said he can take me to Spirit City to watch the competition!"
Brigitte looked at Xu Yuan and asked, "Isn't that too much trouble for you?"
Xu Yuan waved his hand and said, "It's fine."
After chatting with Gu Yue and the others for a while, Xu Yuan left Gu Yue's home alone to wander around Heaven Dou City.
Strolling aimlessly alone for the first time, Xu Yuan found it quite pleasant.
"Little San, come with us. That Brothel is really not bad."
"Yeah, yeah."
As Xu Yuan passed by a small alley, the voices of Ma Hongjun and Oscar came from within.
Hearing the voices, Xu Yuan grew interested. He hadn't expected Tang San and the others to end up here.
Xu Yuan lightened his footsteps and leaned against the wall to peek into the alley.
He saw Ma Hongjun looking restless, being half-pulled and half-dragged by Oscar. Both were peeking toward a courtyard at the end of the alley that was hung with red lanterns.
Tang San stood to the side, his brow tightly furrowed, clearly disapproving, yet unable to get away from the two pestering him.
"Little San, just one look, it's not like we're doing anything!" Ma Hongjun swallowed hard, his eyes practically glued to that carved door.
Listening to Ma Hongjun's impatient voice in the alley, a playful smile curled on Xu Yuan's lips.
He wasn't curious about the courtyard with red lanterns, but he found the scene rather amusing.
Tang San, who was usually as serious as an iron plate, was currently being pestered by his two bad friends until his brow was knotted. That helpless yet stubborn look was very interesting.
"I'm not going," Tang San shook his head in refusal. "Grandmaster said that before a competition, the most important thing is to avoid mental agitation. A place like this..."
"Oh, Grandmaster this, Grandmaster that, only you remember his words!" Ma Hongjun grabbed Tang San's arm and shook it, wearing an expression that said 'you don't understand fun.' "We're just going in for a cup of tea and to listen to some music, how is that mental agitation? Besides, look at that guy Xu Yuan, isn't he also wandering around outside alone? Maybe he's already been there!"
Xu Yuan: "..."
What does this have to do with him? He had never been to such a place.
Oscar chimed in from the side: "Exactly, Little San. Look at the shadows behind that door curtain, what great figures..."
At this moment, Dai Mubai walked out and said with a chuckle, "Little San, do you know why we brought you here?"
Tang San looked up at Dai Mubai, his eyes filled with a bit of confusion.
Dai Mubai crossed his arms and leaned against the alley wall, a knowing smile on his face. "It was Grandmaster who told us to bring you here, to let you relax and combine work with rest."
Leaning against the wall at the alley entrance, Xu Yuan almost laughed out loud.
Dai Mubai's ability to lie through his teeth had truly reached perfection; he could even drag Grandmaster in as a shield.
Xu Yuan glanced at Tang San in the alley and saw the guy's brow furrow even tighter, clearly unconvinced. "Grandmaster would never let us come to a place like this."
"Why wouldn't he?" Dai Mubai fabricated with a straight face. "This morning I went to ask Grandmaster, saying you've been practicing too hard lately and your nerves are too tense. Grandmaster even said that proper relaxation is part of cultivation and told us to take you out for some fresh air."
Ma Hongjun immediately chimed in: "Right, right, right! I was standing right there when the Boss told Grandmaster, it's absolutely true!"
Oscar even nodded in coordination. The three of them sang in harmony, making it sound like a real thing.
Xu Yuan watched as the hesitation on Tang San's face slowly crumbled, and he actually ended up following Dai Mubai and the others into the courtyard. Xu Yuan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
This Tang San, though he looked serious, wasn't completely impervious to persuasion.
Xu Yuan didn't move closer; he just leaned against the wall, arms crossed, watching the show.
He saw that the moment Dai Mubai lifted the door curtain, a waft of fragrant wind came from inside. Several lightly dressed women came forward with smiles, their voices sweet and delicate: "Please come in, Young Masters~"
Tang San had just stepped one foot in when he suddenly froze. The tips of his ears turned bright red instantly, and he shrank back as if he had been burned.
Ma Hongjun and Oscar were already drawn in by the excitement and rushed forward. Dai Mubai looked back at Tang San and intentionally called out, "Little San, come in quickly! Grandmaster said you should relax
Xu Yuan watched from the mouth of the alley, the smile at the corner of his mouth becoming increasingly obvious.
After Tang San hesitated for a moment, he seemed to make up his mind, grit his teeth, and finally followed Dai Mubai and the others into the courtyard.
Inside the courtyard, the layout was quite elegant. Several girls were already waiting by the stone table in the center, the sound of silk and bamboo instruments lingered in the air, and the scent of tea was everywhere.
As soon as Ma Hongjun and Oscar entered, they became lively with the girls, joking around with their eyes fixed on them.
Dai Mubai leisurely found a seat and sat down, picking up a teacup to take a light sip.
Tang San sat there with his body stiff and upright, not knowing where to look, his ears turning red all the way to his neck. He peeked around from time to time, looking very uneasy.
Xu Yuan watched this scene, let out a soft chuckle, and turned to leave the alley.
After leaving the alley, Xu Yuan continued to wander aimlessly down the street.
After a while, a carriage slowly stopped beside Xu Yuan.
The carriage curtain was lifted, revealing Xue Qinghe's gentle and elegant face.
Xue Qinghe smiled and asked Xu Yuan, "Brother Xu, where are you going?"
Seeing it was Xue Qinghe, Xu Yuan replied with a smile, "Just wandering around."
Seeing this, Xue Qinghe spoke up, "In that case, Brother Xu, come to my place as a guest. We can have a good chat."
Xu Yuan thought for a moment, still wearing a gentle smile, and nodded in response, "It is better to obey than to be polite. Then I shall disturb Your Highness." Having said that, he lifted his robe and boarded the carriage.
The interior of the carriage was luxuriously decorated with soft cushions and exquisite hangings, all of which showcased Xue Qinghe's noble status.
As soon as Xu Yuan sat down, Xue Qinghe personally poured him a cup of tea, the tea's aroma rising in curls.
Xu Yuan took a light sniff and praised, "Good tea."
Xue Qinghe smiled slightly and said, "Does Brother Xu also enjoy tea tasting in his daily life?"
Xu Yuan picked up the teacup, took a light sip, and said slowly, "In my spare time, having a cup of tea can indeed bring peace of mind. However, my tea tasting is merely an attempt to be refined; it can't compare to Your Highness's sophisticated ways."
Xue Qinghe waved his hand and said, "Brother Xu is too modest. Although I love tea, I only know a little about it. It is my honor to be able to taste tea and chat with Brother Xu today."
After a while, the carriage stopped, and the two of them entered the Crown Prince's Residence together and came to the living room.
Upon entering the living room, Xue Qinghe warmly invited Xu Yuan to take a seat and ordered several plates of exquisite tea snacks to be served.
The living room was spacious and bright, elegantly and generously decorated. Several paintings and calligraphy works by famous artists hung on the walls, adding a touch of scholarly air.
Xue Qinghe personally poured tea for Xu Yuan again and said with a smile, "Brother Xu, this tea is a top-grade variety I specifically sought from the south called Cloud Mist Immortal Tea. It has a rich taste and a long-lasting aroma. Try it again."
Xu Yuan picked up the teacup, carefully observed the clear green tea liquid, and took a small sip. He felt a refreshing fragrance spread in his mouth, with a sweet, mellow taste and a long-lasting aftertaste.
Xu Yuan couldn't help but praise, "It is indeed good tea. It makes the mouth water and leaves a fragrance on the lips and teeth. Your Highness truly knows how to appreciate tea."
Xue Qinghe nodded slightly and said, "Brother Xu, congratulations to your Blue Tyrant Academy for winning first place. Do you have any thoughts on the upcoming Finals?"
Xu Yuan smiled slightly and said, "I believe my Blue Tyrant Academy can win the championship."
Xue Qinghe looked at Xu Yuan with great interest, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. He said, "Brother Xu is so confident, which makes me even more expectant of Blue Tyrant Academy's performance. However, the Spirit Master Competition is full of experts, and the subsequent opponents will surely not be simple. I wonder what Brother Xu relies on to be so certain of winning the championship?"
In his heart, he admired Xu Yuan more and more; this was exactly the side of Xu Yuan he liked.
If Xu Yuan had tried to please him in every way, he wouldn't have had any interest in Xu Yuan at all.
Xu Yuan put down the teacup and spoke calmly and eloquently, "Because the other members of my Blue Tyrant Academy are all quite strong, and more importantly, I am leading the team. Under my leadership, we will definitely win the championship."
The admiration in Xue Qinghe's eyes grew stronger, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly into a pleasant smile.
He clapped lightly and said, "Brother Xu is so confident and responsible; it's truly admirable. With a leader like you, Blue Tyrant Academy indeed has a greater chance of winning. However, three Geniuses have appeared in this generation of the Spirit Hall. With their strength, winning the championship might be impossible."
Hearing Xue Qinghe mention the geniuses of the Spirit Hall, Xu Yuan looked at Xue Qinghe and said seriously, "Your Highness, I understand your concerns. The geniuses of the Spirit Hall are indeed not to be underestimated. But I firmly believe that our Blue Tyrant Academy has enough strength to defeat any opponent, including the Spirit Hall. Why don't we make a bet? If our Blue Tyrant Academy ultimately wins the championship, I hope Your Highness will grant me one request. If the Spirit Hall wins, I, Xu Yuan, am willing to serve Your Highness."
He couldn't help but sigh in his heart; he had become a Betting Demon.
Xue Qinghe was slightly stunned, and then an excited light flashed in his eyes.
He looked at Xu Yuan with interest and said, "Brother Xu certainly has courage. Fine, I will take this bet. If your Blue Tyrant Academy can defeat the Spirit Hall and win the championship in the Finals, no matter what you ask for, as long as it does not violate heavenly principles or national laws, I will surely grant it."
At this moment, Xue Qinghe was ecstatic in his heart, feeling that Xu Yuan was bound to lose.
He knew that Hu Liena's Rank was 51, and both Xie Yue and Yan were also Rank 51.
He admitted that Xu Yuan was indeed a good fighter, but only Xu Yuan was capable; the others were completely no match for them.
At that time, Xie Yue and the others would eliminate everyone else and then besiege Xu Yuan. At that point, Xu Yuan would surely be defeated.
Xu Yuan saw the peculiar glint in Xue Qinghe's eyes and vaguely guessed the other's thoughts, but he still maintained a calm and confident smile.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for accepting this bet. I believe our Blue Tyrant Academy will certainly not disappoint you."
Xue Qinghe nodded with a smile, picked up his teacup, and took a light sip, saying seemingly casually, "Brother Xu, although I think highly of Blue Tyrant Academy, I must remind you that the strength of those three geniuses from the Spirit Hall is truly formidable. Hu Liena's spirit power has already reached Rank 51, and Xie Yue and Yan are the same. The three of them cooperate skillfully and are extremely powerful in team battles."
Xu Yuan didn't mind and said, "I am naturally aware of what Your Highness says. But the members of our Blue Tyrant Academy are no ordinary people either. Our team members cooperate very tacitly, and everyone has their own Trump Card."
Xue Qinghe looked at Xu Yuan with interest and asked, "Oh? I wonder what this Trump Card Brother Xu mentioned is? Could you share a bit with me?"
Xu Yuan smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness, this is our Blue Tyrant Academy's Secret Weapon, so I cannot reveal it for now. When the Finals arrive, Your Highness will see our strength for yourself
Xue Qinghe laughed and said, "Brother Xu, you are so mysterious that it makes me look forward to it even more. However, I still hope Brother Xu doesn't let his guard down; after all, Spirit Hall has put a lot of effort into this Spirit Master Competition."
Xu Yuan nodded solemnly and said, "Rest assured, Your Highness, I will lead Blue Tyrant Academy to give it our all. In the coming days, we will conduct special training targeting Spirit Hall's characteristics, striving to perform at our best in the Finals."
The two chatted about other topics for a while before Xu Yuan rose to take his leave.
Xue Qinghe personally escorted him to the door and said, "Brother Xu, I look forward to Blue Tyrant Academy's brilliant performance in the Finals."
Xu Yuan cupped his hands in a salute and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, we will certainly work hard."
After leaving the Crown Prince's Residence, Xu Yuan rushed back to Blue Tyrant Academy without stopping... In the blink of an eye, several months passed, and Xu Yuan's group arrived at Spirit City.
The core capital of Spirit Hall was fully funded and built by Spirit Hall itself. It was located at the border of the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires, exempt from the jurisdiction of either Empire.
This was the Holy Land for the vast majority of Spirit Masters, and many people dreamed of living here.
The carriage drove into Spirit City and slowly stopped at the rooms specifically arranged by Spirit Hall for the contestants.
Xiao Wu jumped down from the carriage, stretched her back, and said, "My body feels like it's falling apart."
Originally, she hadn't planned on coming, but Xu Yuan told her he had a way to change her appearance and hide her identity as a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast, so she followed along.
Zhu Zhuqing and Jiang Zhu both nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly with Xiao Wu's words.
Gu Yue and Ah Yin stood silently in the back; the two of them felt fine.
Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, and Tai Long were unaffected, their hearts filled with a bit of excitement.
Xu Yuan and Liu Erlong stepped down together.
Liu Erlong looked at everyone and said, "Everyone, adjust your state well over the next few days. You must give it your all on the day of the competition."
Although they could skip three rounds, they absolutely could not let their guard down.
Everyone nodded one after another, their eyes revealing firmness and determination.
Xu Yuan looked around and saw that the streets of Spirit City were bustling with people coming and going. Spirit Masters dressed in magnificent clothing were everywhere, and the air was filled with a tense yet excited atmosphere.
"Alright, everyone go back to your rooms and rest first," Xu Yuan said. "We can't completely relax these few days either; we still need to do some simple training every day to maintain our form."
Everyone returned to their assigned rooms.
*Knock, knock, knock—*
Xu Yuan opened the door and saw Xiao Wu and the others standing there.
Seeing this, Xu Yuan asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Wu spoke up, "Brother Xu, let's go out and wander around together! It's my first time here!"
Looking at Xiao Wu's eyes full of expectation, Xu Yuan couldn't bear to refuse. He smiled and nodded, "Fine, let's all go out for a stroll. But don't run off blindly; we're in an unfamiliar place, and it wouldn't be good if someone got lost."
Hearing this, Xiao Wu jumped up in excitement, grabbed Xu Yuan's arm, and started walking forward.
Zhu Zhuqing, Jiang Zhu, and the others followed behind, their Faces glowing with curiosity and excitement.
They strolled through the streets of Spirit City, where the dazzling array of shops along the roadside left everyone's eyes darting from one thing to another.
Some sold various spirit tools, while others sold Spirit Beast Materials, with all sorts of rare furs and bones arranged neatly.
Xu Yuan entered a spirit tool shop to take a look. There weren't many types of spirit tools inside; they mainly sold Storage Spirit Tools, with few of other types.
He felt that if someone truly unified the land, spirit tools on the Douluo Continent should start to develop.
According to the plot of Douluo Continent, spirit tools continued to develop after Tang San left, but the speed of development was like a snail's pace.
To be precise, the development of spirit tools on the Douluo Continent moved forward by 0.001 every day.
After leaving the spirit tool shop, Xu Yuan continued shopping with Xiao Wu and the others.
After wandering for a while, Xu Yuan stood at the entrance of a jewelry store and saw a group of people approaching.
Leading them was a woman with long black hair. Her features were somewhat similar to the man beside her, and her figure was nearly perfect, giving off the feeling of a wolf ready to strike.
When the young man beside the woman saw Xu Yuan, his eyes couldn't help but light up.
The young man came up to Xu Yuan and greeted him with a smile, "Hello, beautiful lady. My name is Xie Yue. Might I know the lady's fragrant name?"
Xu Yuan: "????"
Hold on, big brother, I'm a damn man.
Although his appearance had become much more beautiful after the Blue Silver Emperor Awakening, so much time had passed that he didn't look like a girl no matter how one looked at him.
Moreover, Xiao Wu told him that his current appearance was very good-looking and could enchant many people.
Xu Yuan's Face darkened. Just as he was about to state his identity, Xiao Wu and the others came skipping out of the jewelry store.
Seeing Xie Yue talking to Xu Yuan, Xiao Wu immediately understood what was going on and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Xu Yuan coughed a few times and said, "Uh, I'm a man, not a woman..."
After saying that, he noticed that after Xie Yue learned he was a man... he seemed even more excited.
A strange light flickered in Xie Yue's eyes, and a meaningful curve hooked the corner of his mouth. He crossed his arms and said, "So it's a brother, my apologies. But your appearance is truly stunning; I really misjudged you."
Hu Liena laughed so hard she was doubled over. She pointed at Xie Yue and teased, "Brother, your ability to read people is getting worse and worse; you can't even tell men and women apart anymore."
Xie Yue feigned anger and glared at Hu Liena, then turned his gaze back to Xu Yuan. "You have an extraordinary temperament, brother. I wonder which academy you are a Spirit Master for?"
Xu Yuan cupped his hands in a polite response, "I am Xu Yuan, from Blue Tyrant Academy."
Xie Yue raised an eyebrow slightly, "Blue Tyrant Academy? I've heard of it. I heard your academy is full of talent; I'm sure you'll shine in this Spirit Master Competition."
Xu Yuan said modestly, "You flatter us. We're just giving it our all to strive for good results in the competition."
Xiao Wu couldn't help but speak up from the side, placing her hands on her hips. "Hmph, our Blue Tyrant Academy's strength is not to be underestimated. When the time comes for the match, we'll definitely let you see for yourselves."
Hu Liena looked at Xiao Wu with interest, a hint of provocation in her eyes. "Oh, this little sister has quite a fiery temper. But talk is useless; we'll see the truth on the competition field."
Zhu Zhuqing and Jiang Zhu also stood beside Xiao Wu, their eyes revealing confidence and determination.
Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, and Tai Long gathered around as well, their Aura not losing out to Xie Yue's group at all.
The atmosphere became a bit tense for a moment. Xu Yuan quickly stepped in to smooth things over. "Everyone is here for the Spirit Master Competition; we should compete and learn from each other. Why not take this chance to make some friends?"
Xie Yue laughed heartily, "Brother Xu is right. I, Xie Yue, have always liked befriending heroes. It is an honor to meet Brother Xu and everyone else today."
Hu Liena also restrained her teasing expression. "Fine, for the sake of Brother Xu's Face, I'll befriend this group of yours