Chapter 177 Soul Master Challenges Soul Saint? And with a Prize!
Zhang Lexuan looked at Dai Huabin gently. Was she the "demon" that Mu En had mentioned?
At level 47, the White Tiger Spirit evolved into the Ice Soul White Tiger through a fortuitous encounter. Furthermore, by referencing Mu En's "Reign Over the World," he comprehended his own unique combat techniques.
Judging from his appearance alone, he was indeed handsome and extraordinary, and his temperament was far more mature than that of his peers.
Wu Ming, on the other hand, looked him up and down without any attempt to hide it, her fiery gaze seemingly trying to see right through him.
Han Ruoruo's expression was subtle. She recalled the four girls in the reserve team, including Wang Dong'er. Apart from the most mysterious Xue Qingyao, the others all seemed to have feelings for this junior.
If Ma Xiaotao's attraction to Dai Huabin stemmed from his ability to suppress her inner fire with his extreme ice, then what about Ling Luochen?
Han Ruoruo's lips curled up slightly. Her gaze lingered for a moment on Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu's tightly clasped hands before she looked away.
That's really interesting.
It's been a long time since Shrek Academy has had a man like this.
Just then, Ma Xiaotao clapped her hands, then leaned close to Dai Huabin's ear.
"How about it? Surprised? Unexpected? Three stunningly beautiful senior sisters leading the team, you must like this treatment, right?"
Her words immediately created a somewhat awkward atmosphere.
Wang Dong'er's cheeks immediately puffed out, her big pinkish-blue eyes glaring at Ma Xiaotao, and she muttered something under her breath:
"Indecent..."
Xiao Xiao and Cui Yajie exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of a helpless smile in each other's reactions.
Zhu Lu didn't react much; she just stood quietly beside Dai Huabin.
They realized that this was the academy's blatant honey trap, a well-intentioned scheme.
Zhang Lexuan smiled gently, not taking Ma Xiaotao's joke to heart. She spoke first, her voice warm and pleasant:
"Hua Bin, Mu En has mentioned you to us many times."
"Oh?" Dai Huabin raised an eyebrow.
"Mu En speaks highly of you," Zhang Lexuan continued. "He said you are a once-in-a-century genius at Shrek Academy."
"Mu En flatters me," Dai Huabin replied casually.
Wu Ming, standing to the side, curled her lip and interjected:
"Talk is cheap. I'd like to see just how good this genius that Mu En has praised really is."
She spoke bluntly and directly, but she actually had a kind heart. She was trying to provoke Dai Huabin and test his abilities.
It can only be said that fire-attribute Spirit Masters tend to have somewhat fiery tempers.
Dai Huabin glanced at Wu Ming, somewhat helplessly. He really didn't want to fight unnecessary battles, but if there was a prize involved, then that would be a different story.
Seeing that Dai Huabin had not expressed his opinion, Ma Xiaotao quickly stepped in to smooth things over:
"Senior Sister Wu Ming, don't scare that junior. He just came out of seclusion."
"I wasn't trying to scare him." Wu Ming raised her chin. "A true genius isn't afraid of challenges. So, Junior Hua Bin, how about sparring with your Senior Sister?"
Wu Ming's tone was somewhat teasing, but her eyes were filled with a fighting spirit.
She was also curious about why this junior could be so attractive to so many beautiful girls.
Not to mention the reserve team, even Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen from the Inner Court were interested in Dai Huabin.
It's truly unbelievable.
As Wu Ming finished speaking, everyone's attention turned to Dai Huabin.
He was challenged by a Soul Sage-level senior student as soon as he emerged from seclusion?
This was going to be interesting.
Wang Dong'er clenched her small fists nervously. She both hoped that Dai Huabin could win and dampen the red-haired woman's arrogance, and worried that he would lose.
After all, the other party was a Soul Sage powerhouse who had been famous in the Inner Academy for a long time.
Zhang Lexuan looked at the scene before her, her lips curving upwards in a clear smile.
She turned her head and whispered to Han Ruoruo beside her, "Ruoruo, do you think this Junior Hua Bin will accept Wu Ming's challenge?"
Han Ruoruo, dressed in a light gold dress, possessed a cool and aloof demeanor. Instead of answering directly, she asked a question in return:
"What do you think?"
Zhang Lexuan thought for a moment and said:
"Once Wu Ming sets her sights on you, there's no escaping her. However, the gap between a Soul Sage and a Soul Sect is too great."
"He will answer." Han Ruoruo's tone was very certain.
"So confident?" Zhang Lexuan looked at her with some surprise.
Han Ruoruo's gaze swept lightly over Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu's tightly clasped hands before returning to Dai Huabin. His composed demeanor was indeed unlike that of an ordinary student.
"Lexuan, you always have a good eye for people," Han Ruoruo said meaningfully. "Don't you find it strange that you've chosen to be the team leader this time, while Wu Ming and I are the teaching assistants?"
Upon hearing this, a faint blush rose on Zhang Lexuan's cheeks.
Since Mu En officially dissolved her marriage to Beibei, which existed in name only, she felt much more relaxed and her personality became much more cheerful than before, no longer as gloomy and solemn as before.
"Ruoruo, you're still teasing me!"
Zhang Lexuan was unexpectedly a little embarrassed and annoyed, and let out a coquettish sigh.
Han Ruoruo chuckled softly without saying a word; some things are better left unsaid.
Which of the core members of the academy couldn't see through Mu En's intentions?
First it was Ma Xiaotao, then Ling Luochen, and now it's Zhang Lexuan, Wu Ming, and herself. Han Ruoruo isn't stupid; how could she not see through it?
Furthermore, some rumors circulating within the Inner Court further corroborated this fact.
Just then, Dai Huabin, who was surrounded by the crowd, finally spoke.
He said frankly:
"Senior Sister Wu Ming is itching to spar, that's perfectly fine."
Upon hearing this, Wu Ming's eyebrows immediately rose; this junior student was indeed quite bold.
But Dai Huabin's next sentence stunned everyone.
"However, if it's just fighting without any prizes, it's too boring."
The room fell silent upon hearing this.
Wang Dong'er stared in shock, her mouth agape; she simply couldn't believe her ears.
That's a Soul Sage! A Seven-Ring Soul Sage!
How dare a Soul Sect like him propose a wager to a Soul Sage?
Is he truly capable? Or has he gone mad?
Xiao Xiao and Cui Yajie exchanged bewildered glances, both seeing deep shock in each other's reactions.
Could it be that the class monitor had made some major breakthrough during his seclusion?
Ma Xiaotao was taken aback at first, then burst out laughing. She knew that Dai Huabin would never play by the rules.
Wu Ming was so angry she laughed. She put her hands on her hips and looked Dai Huabin up and down with great interest.
"Interesting, very interesting. Okay, a prize is fine, but only the winner should be entitled to it, right?"
Her meaning was clear: you're just a Soul Sect, what makes you think you can win?
Before Dai Huabin could speak, Zhu Lu, who had been standing quietly beside him, suddenly stepped forward and spoke in a cold voice.
"Senior Sister Wu Ming, you are a seven-ring Soul Sage, while Hua Bin is only a four-ring Soul Sect. This sparring seems unfair from the very beginning, doesn't it?"
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