Kapitel 39: Are You Zhu Zhuqing ?
"Wow! Xiao Zong, that fight was thrilling! Let's continue tomorrow! I want to team up with you for the double Soul Battle!"
Needless to say, who else would be so competitive other than this hundred-thousand-year-old rabbit?
"Alright, alright, I got it," Zu Zong replied helplessly.
The three members of Zu Zong's group registered for the Soul Battle competition right after entering the Great Soul Arena in Suotuo City.
Because Ye Lingling is an auxiliary-type Soul Master...
In addition to participating in solo Soul Battles, Zu Zong also teamed up with Ye Lingling to form the "Zong Ling Combo" for the duo Soul Battle.
In the solo Soul Battle, Zu Zong's opponent was a level 35 Beast Soul Master with a Bear Soul, possessing one white and two yellow Soul Rings. The result was obvious. After exchanging a few blows, Zu Zong used his first Soul Skill. He didn't even need to use fire poison or high temperature; he just bound the Bear Soul Master into a big bundle.
During the binding, the Bear Soul Master tried to break free from the Blue Silver Emperor Vine using the power of his Beast Soul.
But everyone shouldn't forget, not only is the Bear Soul Master lower in level than Zu Zong, but Zu Zong's Soul is the Blue Silver Emperor, considered one of the strongest plant-type Souls.
It's not only incredibly tough but also incorporates the defensive scales and power, speed, and tenacity of the century-old Soul Beast, the Mandala Snake. How could a mere Bear Soul break free?
Naturally, Zu Zong won this Soul Battle.
In the double battle, Zu Zong and Ye Lingling's "Zong Ling Combo" faced the "Knight Combo," a team not mentioned in the original work.
The "Knight Combo" consisted of two level-38 Soul Masters. The leader's Soul was a giant axe with three yellow Soul Rings; the second had a delicate iron shield Soul with one white and two yellow Soul Rings. One specialized in attack, the other in defense, and they had an impressive seven-win streak in the Soul Arena.
The "Knight Combo" had obviously watched Zu Zong's previous battles. They looked particularly solemn the moment they stepped onto the battlefield. Zu Zong was strong; he had defeated a fellow power attack-type Soul Master with his first Soul Skill alone.
Their strategy was to play it safe, avoid direct confrontations with Zu Zong, and focus on attacking Ye Lingling, the auxiliary-type Soul Master.
However, Zu Zong saw through this strategy and didn't just react to their moves as usual. He adopted a powerful offensive, taking the initiative.
His first Soul Skill protected Ye Lingling while blocking the "Knight Combo's" offensive route. Even when the Axe Soul Master chopped through the scaled Blue Silver Emperor, more vines quickly surged to replace them.
In the end, the Shield Soul Master used his "Third Soul Skill—Golden Bell Shield," creating a massive Soul Power shield around the two of them to resist Zu Zong's Poison Dragon Entanglement.
Zu Zong decided not to hold back and chose this moment to test the power of his "Second Soul Skill—Blue Silver Blade."
A thousand-year Soul Skill is what it is. Even though the Shield Soul Master's defensive skill was close to the thousand-year level, it was still pierced by the Blue Silver Blade, resulting in their defeat in this battle.
As for Xiao Wu, she also wanted to join the double Soul Battle but, lacking a teammate, could only participate in the solo battle. Luckily, her opponent was evenly matched with her, and after dozens of rounds, she won using her unique "Third Soul Skill—Teleportation."
The three walked out of the Suotuo City Great Soul Arena and strolled through the streets toward the Rose Hotel.
Ye Lingling kept glancing at Zu Zong, looking like she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Sensitive to his surroundings, Zu Zong noticed and asked, "Lingling, is something on your mind?"
"I..."
Zu Zong smiled and said, "We're classmates, teammates in the same team. We'll be companions, facing life and death together for years to come, so there's no need to be so reserved."
Though a bit scatterbrained, Xiao Wu genuinely regarded Ye Lingling as a good friend and asked concernedly, "Lingling, what's up? No need to be shy with Xiao Zong. If you need help and don't feel comfortable asking him, just come to me, Xiao Wu. I'll answer on his behalf!"
As she said this, Xiao Wu patted her not-yet-fully-developed chest. Then, she exchanged a glance with Zu Zong. The difference was: Xiao Wu had a look of "whether you agree or not, you have to agree," while Zu Zong was simply rolling his eyes.
Zu Zong (rolling his eyes): "Who do you think you are to speak for me?"
Xiao Wu (shy): "I... I'm your girlfriend."
Zu Zong (pretending to be unsatisfied): "Who would like you, you old rabbit?"
Xiao Wu (angry): "I don't care, will you agree or not?"
Zu Zong (sly smile): "What if Ye Lingling asks me to marry her? Would you still agree?"
Xiao Wu (face turning pale): ...
Ye Lingling took a deep breath, nodded, and looked at Zu Zong earnestly, "Zu Zong, today during the Soul Battle, I noticed you didn't use your Soul; you used many powerful combat techniques and advanced Soul Power control skills. I'm an auxiliary-type Soul Master and lack attack power. I wonder if I could..."
At this point, Ye Lingling lowered her head, clutching her skirt. Unlike her usual cold demeanour, she looked just like a little girl who had made a mistake.
Hearing this, Xiao Wu clapped Ye Lingling's boneless shoulder and laughed, "Haha, Lingling, if you wanted to learn, you should've said so sooner!"
Then, Xiao Wu leaned close to Ye Lingling's ear and whispered, "I'll tell you a secret! Not only is Xiao Zong skilled in martial arts, but he also knows blade techniques, hidden weapons, and other throwing skills. Plus, he can learn others' combat techniques just by watching them once! It won't be a problem to turn you into an auxiliary Soul Master with attack power!"
Zu Zong (exasperated): "What do you mean 'secret'? I heard everything!"
Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Ye Lingling looked at Xiao Wu in surprise and asked, "Did Zu Zong not teach you?"
She had noticed that Xiao Wu's combat style was open and aggressive, seemingly without traces of Zu Zong's influence, so she guessed that Zu Zong's techniques might be secrets he didn't pass on.
Ye Lingling's question made Xiao Wu's laughter stop abruptly. She couldn't just admit she was too lazy to learn!
So she stammered, "I... I have soft skills, yes! I have soft skills, so I don't need to learn."
Zu Zong didn't expose Xiao Wu's obvious lie. He looked at Ye Lingling and said seriously, "I can teach you, but it will require a lot of hard work. Can you stick with it?"
"Yes!"
Soon, the three finally arrived at the entrance of the Rose Hotel.
Suddenly, Zu Zong sensed something following them. It wasn't apparent earlier, so he hadn't paid attention since there was no hostile intent.
Just now, Zu Zong clearly felt the other party's Soul Power fluctuate. Although there was no killing intent, the feeling of eager hostility was quite obvious.
Watching Xiao Wu and Ye Lingling enter the Rose Hotel, Zu Zong turned around and walked out of the door.
He entered a small alley and said lightly, "You've been following us for quite a while; show yourself!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a black shadow rushed toward him. Its speed was incredibly fast, aiming directly at Zu Zong's groin.
This move shocked Zu Zong. He narrowly avoided the attack with a backflip. "Damn! Are you trying to make me infertile?"
Zu Zong's words didn't make the other person stop; instead, the attacks became fiercer.
This time, Zu Zong saw it clearly. The opponent was a woman, and a well-endowed one at that. He had seen this woman today.
Putting away his kunai, Zu Zong asked, "Are you Zhu Zhuqing?"
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