Chapter 520: Why Can’t I Be Happy About Tying With Little Jiu, Who’s More Powerful Than Me?
“Use your eyes carefully. Make good use of your eyes.”
“Don’t just memorize moves with your muscles—it’s way too easy to see through that.”
“Eyes! Is your Celestial Eye just for decoration? Use your eyes to see through my next move.”
Unlike Bai Yu Mo, who nearly said nothing after entering the fight, Yun Yue Yao’s voice kept coming, nonstop. And her tone wasn’t as intimate as when she was facing Bai Feng; it sounded a bit cold, even tinged with some sternness.
Chu Chu gritted her teeth and held on tight. Her movements seemed to be seen through—no matter what move she made, Yun Yue Yao would detect it early and knock it down fast.
But facing Yun Yue Yao’s obviously sharper discipline, Chu Chu didn’t feel much resentment. She could tell that Yun Yue Yao was really trying to teach her, pointing out her shortcomings and offering correction methods. The tone was just a bit harsher.
‘No wonder she dares to confront Bai Yu Mo…’
Chu Chu took a deep breath. Even though Yun Yue Yao had only been guiding her for a little while, she could tell Yun Yue Yao’s strength was not inferior to Bai Yu Mo. If fighting Bai Yu Mo felt like crossing swords with a towering mountain blocking her path, then facing Yun Yue Yao felt like being caught in quicksand—no matter what she did, it’d be useless. She could only watch herself get swallowed alive.
“Don’t let your mind wander in battle. Focus. Use your eyes to see through my moves.”
Yun Yue Yao said, glancing at Bai Feng standing nearby. Surprisingly, Bai Feng and Bai Yu Mo weren’t inside the ring but sitting at a stone table, with Bai Feng even waving at her with a smile.
She responded with a faint smile, and after exchanging some ‘eyebrow movements’ with Bai Feng, she turned around and kept her eyes on Chu Chu, who was taking a breather.
“Let’s continue. Remember to make good use of your eyes. Your eyes aren’t just for affecting your emotions.”
Her tone softened a little, but Chu Chu didn’t relax at all.
She also looked at Bai Feng, saw him wave at her with a smile, and felt that Bai Feng was encouraging her. How could she let Bai Feng down?
Today, she had to master the skills Yun Yue Yao told her about!
Meanwhile, Bai Feng watched Yun Yue Yao train Chu Chu, nodding slightly—although Chu Chu had been mostly pushed around, he could see her improving constantly, and surprisingly fast.
‘No wonder she’s the Child of Destiny.’
Bai Feng sighed inwardly. Honestly, if Chu Chu weren’t the Child of Destiny, she probably wouldn’t have been able to withstand such high-intensity training.
And who was he just waving at earlier… of course, both of them.
“Brother, have some tea.” Bai Yu Mo handed him a brewed cup.
“Thanks, Yu Mo.” Bai Feng took the cup with a smile and savored it carefully. Bai Yu Mo then walked behind him and lightly started massaging his shoulders.
He actually wanted to go into the ring with Bai Feng and do some… uh, ahem, but she wasn’t quite the same personality as Yun Yue Yao—she found it hard to say that kind of thing outright. After hesitating several times without success, she gave up.
White Feng seemed to notice her little mood. He turned slightly to look at Bai Yu Mo: “After you finish training Chu Chu, help me massage a bit more. I’ve been working overtime these days, and my body’s a bit stiff.”
“Mm.” Bai Yu Mo nodded quickly, a faint smile appearing at her lips, and her little heart fluttered away like a breeze.
…
Next day.
“Hello, I’m Zuo Qiu—uh, I mean, I’m Bai Feng’s servant. Today, I’ll help you train.”
“Oh…” Chu Chu instinctively nodded. She remembered Zuo Qiu a little, especially his display of powerful strength during battles in the Southern Region. He was definitely a genius not far behind Bai Yu Mo.
She clenched her wooden sword tighter, feeling a bit more urgent.
“Big Brother sent me to help you.”
“…Okay.” Chu Chu nodded, but a little doubt crept in—why was Xiao Qi also here?
Though she hadn’t spoken much with Xiao Qi, they had crossed paths during their virtual training experiences. She had seen Xiao Qi a few times, and logically, Xiao Qi’s strength should be…
Wait, she suddenly remembered Xiao Qi had already broken through to the Refinement God Stage just a bit ahead of her, and after that, her power skyrocketed. She single-handedly held back the bl**d Snake Clan’s attack during virtual training. If that was true, she had to take this seriously so she wouldn’t lose too badly.
“I am Tian Yan, representing Bai Feng’s trust to help you train.”
“Oh… okay.” Chu Chu’s forehead dripped a little sweat—this person was even more famous, the Holy Maiden of Tian Yan, a powerhouse not to be underestimated.
Is Bai Feng really surrounded by so many strong women? With her strength, could she really contend with them?
This should be everything, right? There shouldn’t be anyone else, right?
“White Feng, why do I have to help her train too?” Xiao Jiu turned to ask Bai Feng beside her.
“I told you to come train. If you keep holed up at home every day, your cultivation’s just wasting away!” Bai Feng finished and turned to look at Chu Chu, “No mercy. Use what you’ve learned this time and give her a good pounding.”
“…”
Chu Chu looked at Xiao Jiu—sure, there’s no one else, but why is there a fox involved?!
And could she really beat Xiao Jiu? Even though she recovered her Celestial Eye and was somewhat of a genius, she had long wasted time due to injuries. Her cultivation was far inferior to Bai Yu Mo’s and others. Xiao Jiu was an ancient divine beast Nine-Tailed Fox from the Monster Tribe, a mighty expert. As a transformation-stage cultivator, she wasn’t confident.
No…
She shook her head fiercely—this isn’t about ability. Even if she wasn’t Xiao Jiu’s opponent, she couldn’t afford to be scared here. If she slacked off, she’d be left far behind others.
“You’re underestimating me too much!” Xiao Jiu pouted slightly, a bit unhappy. “I’m a Nine-Tailed Fox— even if I restrict my cultivation to the Transformation God Stage, not just anyone can beat me!”
“Then prove it. Win, and there’s a reward.”
Bai Feng still believed in Chu Chu’s potential. After all, Xiao Jiu only had a mundane Nine-Tailed Fox identity that added no combat power, and she was even a vase that needed saving by the protagonist sometimes. Not quite the Child of Destiny; her fate wasn’t as special as Xiao Qi’s, nor did she cultivate towards the great Tao of Tian Yan.
Plus, Xiao Jiu was just lazy, staying at home playing games every day. If Bai Feng hadn’t forced her to train, she probably wouldn’t even reach the Refinement God Stage.
“Watch me.”
Xiao Jiu shapeshifted into a human form, her sharp fingers growing claws, and behind her, nine long tails fanned out like a peacock’s display.
Half an hour later, Bai Feng looked at Chu Chu, who was on par with Xiao Jiu. He didn’t know whether Xiao Jiu was simply too trash or Chu Chu’s talent too strong.
“No way.”
Xiao Jiu stood motionless, dazed. She only limited her cultivation to the Transformation God Stage, no tricks, yet she still couldn’t defeat Chu Chu. Was she really a waste?
“Very good. Your talent exceeds my expectations.” Bai Feng nodded, giving a thumbs up to Chu Chu, who was exhausted from using her Spirit Power and sinking to the ground.
“Hehe…”
Chu Chu blushed a little but then Xiao Jiu suddenly came over, hugging Bai Feng and burying her face in his chest.
“Sniff, Bai Feng, am I really a waste?”
“…Saying you’re trash is a bit much, but your battle experience is indeed a little lacking.” Bai Feng gently lifted Xiao Jiu, who looked like she was hit hard, and gently rubbed her head. “Now you see why I let you train together? No more slacking, got it?”
“Got it.”
Xiao Jiu snuggled into Bai Feng’s clothes, muttering groggily.
Meanwhile, Chu Chu looked at Xiao Jiu, being held by Bai Feng, and the smile on her face slowly faded—why was she so happy about tying with that powerful Nine-Tailed Fox, yet she couldn’t feel happy inside?
