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After a while, it was Xiao Wu's turn to enter the field. As Tang San's little sister, of course he went to cheer her on. Ma Hongjun also followed, leaving only the injured Zeng Yi, Zhu Zhuqing, and the adorable Xiao Ju in the dressing room.
"Why aren't you going to watch your classmate's spirit fight?" Zeng Yi asked Zhu Zhuqing, who was sitting alone here.
Zhu Zhuqing sat there coldly, not saying a word. It felt like she was a humanoid refrigerator, emitting a chilling atmosphere when she was around.
In this uncomfortable and awkward atmosphere, only Xiao Ju's warm fur brought a bit of comfort and solace to Zeng Yi's heart.
Oh, Xiao Ju, you're so good!
Thinking this, Zeng Yi couldn't help but stroke Xiao Ju's warm fur on his leg.
"She will win the spirit fight." Zhu Zhuqing sat two meters away from Zeng Yi, speaking calmly but with a certain tone. With Xiao Wu's 29th level spirit power, it would be difficult for her to lose in the Soul Grand Master stage.
Uh...
Zeng Yi didn't know how to respond.
"Aren't you classmates? Even if you know she will win, don't you still need to go and support her? Although trust among teammates is good, caring for each other is also important, you know?" Zeng Yi said, unable to hold back. "Just like your strict mother arranging all sorts of extra classes for you, making you suffer, but you know it is for your better future. She loves you. On the other hand, there's another mother who cares for you, asking about your well-being every day, buying you fun toys, and taking you to the amusement park on weekends. Both are expressions of love, but the first kind is more prone to creating distance. Love shouldn't be kept hidden in one's heart; it needs to be spoken out, otherwise others may never understand. So, Zhu Zhu, what you're doing is not right! You need to communicate more with your teammates, interact with them, and let them feel your enthusiasm so that your relationship with them will improve..."
Zeng Yi couldn't stop himself and said a lot to Zhu Zhuqing.
"Have you finished?" Zhu Zhuqing, restraining her urge to hit him, stared at Zeng Yi with icy eyes and asked coldly.
"Uh... yes, I'm done." Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's cold gaze fixed on him, his mouth twitching, and seeing that her anger meter was almost full, Zeng Yi quickly shut his mouth.
Zhu Zhuqing felt like she was going crazy. What is wrong with this guy? Isn't he supposed to be on the verge of death from his injuries? How can he babble so much? And what's with his weird analogy using someone else's mother?
"It seems like you're not seriously injured after all! Hmph." Zhu Zhuqing sneered and stood up from the sofa.
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing suddenly stand up, Zeng Yi felt a sense of panic.
"What... what are you going to do? I'm a seriously injured person, do you want to bully someone who is heavily injured? This is not what a righteous, kind, beautiful, and elegant soul master should do!" Zeng Yi exclaimed in fear.
"Fine! I'll let you hold Xiao Ju, okay?" Zeng Yi immediately picked up Xiao JuJ and held her in front of his handsome face.
"Meow?" Xiao Ju meowed, confused by her foolish master's behavior.
While Zhu Zhuqing looked at Zeng Yi, who was acting on his own, with an odd expression, as if she was looking at a fool.
What's wrong with this person? Is his brain malfunctioning?
As for this person, Zhu Zhuqing felt like she knew him well. He always seemed carefree, lighthearted, and nonchalant, even a bit of a funny guy, always spouting things people couldn't understand. But during battle, he became a different person: calm, indifferent, merciless, and terrifyingly strong.
"Since you're so spirited, I guess I don't need to stay here." Zhu Zhuqing said lightly. She planned to leave because if she stayed here any longer, she feared she might lose her cool and hit someone.
Thinking this, Zhu Zhuqing turned around and was about to leave the dressing room.
"So, Zhu Zhu, you're worried about me? Actually, I'm fine. Hahaha~"
Hearing her words, Zeng Yi seemed to understand why she was staying here, so he smiled and said.
Zhu Zhuqing, upon hearing this, paused her steps and glanced at Zeng Yi.
"What a fool."
Muttering that, Zhu Zhuqing quickly left the room. Meanwhile, Zeng Yi scratched his head, confused.
"Hmm? Where are they?"
Dai Mubai entered the dressing room and saw only Zeng Yi sitting there alone, so he asked.
"They went to see Xiao Wu's spirit fight," Zeng Yi replied.
"Oh, I see! By the way, there are a few people who said they are your friends, so I brought them here for you." Dai Mubai said and then looked outside the door, saying, "Come in!"
Then three people walked in, a woman and two men.
"Younger brother Xiao Yi."
"Hahaha, long time no see, Brother Zeng Yi!"
Seeing these three people, Zeng Yi couldn't help but feel delighted and said, "Oh, it's Sister Kali and also Xiong Zhong and Xiong Yi. Long time no see!"
Seeing Zeng Yi's attitude, it seemed like they really knew each other. Dai Mubai relaxed and said, "Since that's the case, you can chat with them. I'm going to find Tang San and the others."
Saying that, Dai Mubai left the room, leaving them with space to catch up.
"How is your body? Are you seriously injured?" Kali asked anxiously, as she had seen Zeng Yi apparently seriously injured during the spirit fight, so she hurriedly brought Xiong Zhong and Xiong Yi to find him.
"Oh, it's fine," Zeng Yi replied with a smile.
Seeing Kali's worried expression and caring words, Zeng Yi couldn't help but feel warmed. Although they hadn't spent much time together, he could feel that these people truly considered him their friend.
This feeling seems nice indeed.
Thinking this, a smile appeared on Zeng Yi's lips.
"Look at your pale complexion. How can everything be fine?" Kali said with some anger.
Uh... Then why did you ask if you already knew?
Zeng Yi felt a bit embarrassed.
"Spirit, Green Jade Lantern."
Kali lightly shouted, and a soft pale-blue soul power emanated from her body. A Green Jade Lantern appeared in her hand, and two yellow soul rings emerged around her body, flickering with light.
"First spirit skill, Healing Light." Kali said softly. A yellow soul ring lit up, and her spirit, the Green Jade Lantern, instantly emitted a verdant green light, illuminating the entire room. The light, filled with vitality, poured onto Zeng Yi, making him feel a pleasant warmth. He could clearly feel the pain on his body slowly dissipating, and his injuries gradually recovering.
"What an amazing spirit skill."
Zeng Yi couldn't help but marvel. He still remembered that Kali was a support-type Soul Master, but he didn't expect her to have healing abilities as well!
Although it wasn't an instant recovery, the healing effect was still remarkable. It felt like he could open a clinic himself!
He had to admit that having a healing support Soul Master as a teammate provided great assurance for one's safety.
After a while, the light dissipated, and Zeng Yi's pale complexion regained some healthy color.
"How do you feel now, little brother Xiao Yi?" After releasing her spirit skill, Kali asked with concern.
"I feel great. Thank you, Sister Kali." Zeng Yi stood up, thanked Kali, and assessed his condition.
Although his injuries weren't completely healed, they had improved significantly. If he were to rely on his own constitution for recovery, it would take at least one night, but this healing spirit skill had drastically shortened that time.
At that moment, Zeng Yi realized the frightening aspect of a support-type Soul Master.
Even medical treatment requires gradual progression. If you can instantly heal someone with one skill, what's the point of others even playing?
From now on, when fighting with others, he would first eliminate any support-type Soul Master on the opposing side.
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