"Teacher, I was wrong, how would I dare!"
Hu Liena was startled by her teacher's expression and dared not speak further.
She obediently stayed quiet.
Bibi Dong, on the other hand, looked at Zhang Fan and asked:
"Xiao Fan, what's your martial spirit called?"
"Heaven's Sorrow Sword."Zhang Fan said calmly.
"Oh, that sounds really cool!"Bibi Dong nodded. They continued walking forward.
"Uh... what's with Teacher today?"
Hu Liena was shocked — such a proud, noble Pope, and this was the first time she'd ever heard her praise someone's martial spirit as "cool."
Even those Title Douluo elders trembled in front of her. In her memory, Bibi Dong had never praised anyone's martial spirit as "cool."
This was a first — and with such a word? It nearly made her jaw drop.
"Which academy are you studying at right now?"
Bibi Dong asked curiously, seeming unusually forward.
"Me? Shrek Academy."
It was the first time Zhang Fan had seen Bibi Dong so gentle, her eyes soft like water as she looked at him. It felt... really nice.
No wonder she used to treat Yu Xiaogang so well, so affectionately.Turns out when she falls in love, she's utterly devoted.
Kind of a great feeling.
"Shrek Academy? Never heard of it. Where is it? To be able to raise a genius like you!"
Hu Liena asked curiously. After all, he had easily taken down a 10,000-year spirit beast. His strength far exceeded hers.
They were both level 50, but she definitely couldn't kill a 10,000-year beast like that.
"Hehe, just lucky I guess!"Zhang Fan shrugged."Shrek Academy is in Heaven Dou City."
"I see. Then you guys will be participating in the All-Continent Elite Soul Master Tournament?"
Bibi Dong looked at Zhang Fan, eyes flashing with intrigue as she asked.
"Yup!"Zhang Fan nodded.
"Looks like Nana's going to have a strong rival then. After all, Zhang Fan's just too monstrous!"
Bibi Dong patted Hu Liena's shoulder.
"But even if you lose, it's fine. Zhang Fan's on another level!"
"Uh... Teacher, why are you taking his side already?"
Hu Liena was stunned for a moment. How could her teacher be this kind to someone she'd just met?Was he her secret lovechild? But no — the way she looked at him didn't feel motherly…It looked more like... she had a crush?
She honestly didn't know what to say.
"Isn't he more outstanding than you?"Bibi Dong looked at Hu Liena seriously.
"He really is."
Hu Liena knew she couldn't beat this Zhang Fan. That sword strike earlier already proved it.
"That's good then."
Bibi Dong then took out a token and said:
"If you ever want to see me, you can come to Spirit Hall anytime."
"Alright!"
Zhang Fan took the token and looked at it."What kind of token is this?"He pretended not to know.
"A Spirit Hall token."Bibi Dong replied honestly.
"Oh! Then beautiful big sis must be someone important in Spirit Hall!"Zhang Fan smiled at her beautiful face and full chest as he spoke.
"Something like that."Bibi Dong blushed slightly from his gaze.
Hu Liena's eyes widened in disbelief — she never imagined her teacher would actually act shy.
Though the shyness vanished in a flash.
Soon, they arrived at a mountain area.
"The suitable spirit beast for Nana is nearby — a pink fox beast! It has charm-eyes and strong spiritual power!"
Bibi Dong explained to Zhang Fan.
"I see."Zhang Fan nodded. They continued forward, spotting several pink fox beasts ahead — but they were only a few thousand years old.
Not suitable for Hu Liena.
They bypassed those beasts and didn't hunt them.
Soon, they found a 10,000-year pink-eyed fox beast.
"Clang..."Zhang Fan swung his sword, instantly blasting the fox beast into a charred crisp, blue smoke rising from its body.
It wasn't dead yet, but barely clinging to life.
"Done. The beast is handled. Time for me to hunt mine!"
"Nana, aren't you going to thank Xiao Fan?"
Bibi Dong glanced at Hu Liena. She had a lot of admiration for Zhang Fan.
"Thanks!"
Hu Liena said sincerely. She didn't expect him to one-shot a 10,000-year beast again — it made her proud heart feel a little crushed.
After all, this guy was younger than her — and way stronger.
"No problem."Zhang Fan shrugged.
"Go finish off the fox and absorb the spirit ring."Bibi Dong said to Hu Liena.
"Got it!"Hu Liena nodded and turned to finish the job, then sat cross-legged to absorb the ring.
"Guess I'll head off now, beautiful big sis!"Zhang Fan looked at Bibi Dong.
"Come give me a hug."Bibi Dong said reluctantly.After all, they hadn't spent much time together before parting.
"Alright then."Zhang Fan nodded and spread his arms.Bibi Dong immediately dove into his embrace.
He hadn't expected her to be so forward — it took him by surprise.
The fragrance hit his nose, her warm embrace wrapping around him.
Very soft.
And very well-endowed.
He couldn't help but feel a little blissful.
Bibi Dong also hugged this handsome little guy — he was sturdy and gave off a faint scent. She felt utterly content.
It had been a long time since she'd hugged anyone.
This boy she fell for at first sight? She was going to enjoy every second.
Eventually, she reluctantly released the hug.
"Until next time!"
"Next time will probably be at the All-Continent Elite Soul Master Tournament!"Zhang Fan smiled at Bibi Dong.
"Alright!"Bibi Dong nodded.
Then, with a flash, Zhang Fan vanished into the distance.
He left feeling very pleased with himself.
Bibi Dong watched his handsome back as he disappeared.
She looked… a little sad.
Zhang Fan quickly reached his destination: a 10,000-year-old spirit beast.
"Clang..."One sword strike — it was dead instantly.
Then he summoned a beast nearby to guard him.
It was a 10,000-year-old Starlight Beast.
He willed a change, modifying the "Starlight" to Star Emperor.
"Ding! Plot modification successful. Awarded 60 modification points."
The beast instantly transformed into a Star Emperor Beast — its bloodline and energy far more powerful.
He absorbed it.
Spirit ring absorption complete.
His level jumped to Level 51.
But it didn't stop there — thanks to the immortal herbs, he surged straight to Level 54, then stopped.
Still not done, he summoned the system window again.
He tried to change "10,000-year" to "200,000-year."
"Ding! Modification failed. Please try again."
He then changed it to "100,000-year."
"Ding! Plot modification successful. Awarded 10 modification points."
"Buzz..."A mysterious energy enveloped his body, sending his spirit power skyrocketing.
And it felt... really, really good.
(End of Chapter)