"Shui Bing'er, can we talk in private?"
After the match, the members of Tianshui Academy and Blazing Academy began to leave the arena, but Huo Wu called out to Shui Bing'er.
Shui Bing'er nodded lightly. The five elemental academies had frequent interactions, and the two knew each other well. They moved to a secluded corner.
Huo Wu, being straightforward, asked directly, "How did you get a ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring and evolve your martial soul?"
Her face was full of unwillingness.
Hearing this, Shui Bing'er smiled, "You're as competitive as ever, Huo Wu."
"Hmph!" Huo Wu snorted. "If it weren't for you, Blazing Academy wouldn't have lost to Tianshui Academy."
"That's true," Shui Bing'er admitted without argument. "If I were still the same as before, I wouldn't have had much confidence in defeating Blazing Academy."
This was a fact. Overall, Blazing Academy's strength and cultivation levels surpassed those of Tianshui Academy. Moreover, their elements were naturally counteractive, giving the higher cultivation level an advantage.
"But I've undergone a transformation, so we won," Shui Bing'er said, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Huo Wu was visibly frustrated, but a loss was a loss. Despite her dissatisfaction, she recognized that with Shui Bing'er's current talent, it would be difficult to surpass her in the future. Hence, Huo Wu sought Shui Bing'er to find out how she could also obtain a ten-thousand-year soul ring.
"How did you manage to do it? And your martial soul looks different too."
Shui Bing'er smiled, "That's because my martial soul evolved from the Ice Phoenix to the Undying Ice Phoenix."
"Martial soul evolution?" Huo Wu was shocked. Like Shui Bing'er, this was the first time she had heard of such a thing.
Hesitating for a moment, Huo Wu asked, "Can you tell me how you did it?"
"I can," Shui Bing'er said, pointing to the VIP seats. "He helped me evolve my martial soul and absorb the ten-thousand-year soul ring."
"That man?" Huo Wu was stunned, staring at Su Bai, who was seated among the dignitaries. She knew Su Bai was extraordinary to be sitting with Emperor Xue Ye and Bibi Dong, but she hadn't expected him to be behind Shui Bing'er's transformation. His abilities seemed almost magical.
Huo Wu's expression changed as she processed this information. Without disturbing her, Shui Bing'er left.
After a while, Huo Wu's eyes filled with determination. She had always been strong-willed and unwilling to be outdone, especially by her peers like Shui Bing'er. The recent defeat had left her feeling particularly indignant.
She decided to approach Su Bai and request his help in evolving her martial soul, regardless of the cost.
One day, Bibi Dong and Su Bai were shopping together. Accompanying a woman while she shopped proved to be as daunting as ever. They had bought a lot within a short time, and without the existence of soul tools, Su Bai would have been laden with bags.
Su Bai had essentially turned into a tool man.
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong continued to shop enthusiastically.
Sigh!
Su Bai sighed in resignation. As her man, he could only indulge her.
"Saintess, the Archbishop requests your presence at the branch for some matters."
Finally, after some more shopping, a member of the Spirit Hall approached Bibi Dong.
"What a killjoy," Bibi Dong pouted, but she nodded in agreement. She turned to Su Bai, "That's it for today. Keep the things with you; I'll get them later."
With that, she left Su Bai and headed back to the Spirit Hall branch.
Phew~
Su Bai breathed a sigh of relief, storing the items in his soul tool, feeling instantly lighter. Accompanying a woman shopping was truly exhausting.
"Senior, wait!"
Su Bai was about to find a place to rest when he heard someone calling him. He turned to see Huo Wu standing there, dressed in red, looking determined.
"Is there something you need?" Su Bai asked, intrigued. He had planned to approach her eventually, but she had come to him first.
Huo Wu bit her lip and spoke, "I heard from Shui Bing'er that you can help people evolve their martial souls."
She didn't need to say more; Su Bai understood her intent.
He looked at her with interest and asked, "Helping you evolve your martial soul is no problem, but what can you offer in return?"
"I'll pay any price," Huo Wu replied without hesitation. She was willing to do anything to become stronger.
"Oh, really?" Su Bai asked with a sly smile. "What if the price I ask for is you?"
Huo Wu was taken aback, never expecting such a demand. She had thought Su Bai might want her allegiance or something material, but his request was for her.
She hesitated, concerned that Su Bai might not keep his promise after getting what he wanted. However, considering his status and strength, she knew she couldn't resist him if he decided to deceive her.
Resolving herself, she said, "Alright, but you have to help me evolve my martial soul first."
"Heh!" Su Bai chuckled, shaking his head. "You need to understand that you're the one asking for my help, not the other way around. If you want my assistance, you need to become my woman first."
"This..." Huo Wu hesitated, worried that Su Bai might not keep his word. But seeing no other choice, she relented.
"Fine. Three days later, in the evening, I'll be waiting for you at the Taihe Hotel," she said, blushing as she ran off.
Despite her usual bold demeanor, discussing this made her shy.
Watching her retreating figure, Su Bai felt his desire stirring. Deciding he needed an outlet, he headed to Shui Bing'er's room.
Nighttime, Shui Bing'er's Room
Su Bai entered Shui Bing'er's room through the window. Shui Bing'er, seeing him, was overjoyed and immediately ran up to give him a passionate kiss.
Su Bai was momentarily surprised by her enthusiasm but quickly responded in kind. After all, this was precisely why he had come.
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