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Chapter 665 Night 7 Wind and Water Bing'er
Chapter 665 Night Seven Wind and Water Ice Girl
On either side lay alluring trenches and a dark abyss that devoured souls. Ye Qifeng dared not move, frozen in place.
Fortunately, the three girls seemed to know their limits, and after a brief period of open and covert competition, they quickly calmed down on their own.
The battleground may seem intense, but it is actually relatively harmonious. It doesn't necessarily have to be a fight to the death, nor does it get out of control.
This made Ye Qifeng feel much more relaxed.
Minor squabbles are fine; they can actually add a little fun and help maintain the relationship. It's always better to express negative emotions than to pretend not to care while secretly plotting against the other person.
Otherwise, if they never speak to each other again, or even become enemies, their homes will likely never be peaceful again.
Besides, there are more than just these women in the house; there's also the first wife, the second wife, and the concubine.
Having successfully defeated Dugu Yan and seized the territory she had occupied, Huo Wu, like a proud fiery peacock, declared her sovereignty. Then, she turned around and whispered sweetly in Ye Qifeng's ear:
"Wind, look, I've brought you someone."
As she spoke, she pointed to Shui Bing'er, who stood gracefully before everyone.
At this moment, Shui Bing'er's expression was somewhat blank, still immersed in the shocking scene of Huo Wu fighting against Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, and she did not come back to her senses for a long time.
"Bing'er, you're here too."
Ye Qifeng gave an awkward laugh.
He originally wanted to raise his hand to greet them, but his arm was caught by two deep trenches on either side, making it impossible for him to move. In the end, he could only manage an awkward smile.
"I have met Your Highness the Holy Son."
The gentle yet magnetic male voice entered her ears, and Shui Bing'er was instantly jolted awake from her daze. She quickly stepped forward, placed her hand on her left chest, and bowed slightly to Ye Qifeng.
Tianshui City has already pledged allegiance to the Spirit Hall, becoming a major backer for the Shui family. Naturally, the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall is also their superior.
However, given the distinction between superiors and inferiors, Shui Bing'er felt she still had to show respect, since she hadn't yet become Huo Wu's woman and could disregard these tedious formalities.
After performing the first bow, Shui Bing'er stood up straight.
Her icy blue eyes flickered slightly. She first glanced at Ye Qifeng, then at Huo Wu and Ye Lingling who were standing beside him, and then looked around at Dugu Yan and the seven girls of the second team.
Finally, her gaze fell back on Ye Qifeng's handsome face that haunted her dreams, and her face flushed red. Her heart pounded, and she couldn't help but feel nervous.
At this moment, everyone in the lounge turned their attention to Shui Bing'er.
Faced with so many eyes staring at her, even if Shui Bing'er was usually calm, composed, wise, and never showed her emotions, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous at this moment.
Aside from the man she longed for, everyone else in the lounge was an absolute beauty, making Shui Bing'er feel like she had stumbled into a den of beauties.
However, she quickly adapted.
After all, Tianshui Academy is also a place full of beauties. Since she was a child, she has seen countless beauties, far more than those present.
Moreover, she herself is a beauty, no less beautiful than anyone else present, and she has her own advantages.
Thinking of this, Shui Bing'er's tense heart was slightly relieved.
Ye Qifeng sat on the sofa, looking caught in a dilemma. He seemed to be stunned for a moment when he saw Shui Bing'er bowing to him.
Compared to a few years ago, Shui Bing'er's appearance hasn't changed much; she's still that rare beauty, exuding a hazy, ethereal charm.
However, perhaps because she has grown up, her face has matured, her figure has improved, and she looks even more stunning.
They belong to the type that are absolutely unforgettable at first glance.
No wonder Shui Bing'er's popularity remained high throughout the Elite Soul Master Tournament, even though she only played once today. She not only outshone her teammates but was also on par with Huo Wu.
Just as Ye Qifeng was immersed in admiring Shui Bing'er's stunning beauty, he was suddenly poked in the left side of his waist. It was Huo Wu. Was she jealous?
Ye Qifeng subconsciously turned his head to look at Huo Wu, and was immediately stunned when he met Huo Wu's beautiful eyes, which were like dark red gemstones.
Huh? She wasn't jealous at all?
Huo Wu's eyes were clear, showing no jealousy whatsoever. Instead, she winked at him playfully, unexpectedly carrying a hint of encouragement.
What does this mean? Do you want me to make a move on your best friend? Oh, this...
Ye Qifeng was completely stunned, staring at Huo Wu in disbelief. He thought to himself, "If you can accept Bing'er, then why are you still fighting so fiercely with Yan Yan and Ling Ling?"
Does this mean that only best friends are acceptable, but others aren't?
Ye Qifeng was at a loss for words, but he couldn't help feeling a little smug, after all, that's just how men are.
He's a normal man. With such a stunning beauty like Shui Bing'er right in front of him, it would be a lie to say he wasn't tempted.
However, he has his own principles and bottom line; he will never touch a woman who is not willingly devoted to him.
Upon closer reflection...
He had only met Shui Bing'er a handful of times.
Moreover, she is an exceptionally outstanding woman, calm, wise, good at controlling herself, and never showing her emotions. She is not swayed by her feelings and has a rational mind.
No matter how you look at it, it's highly unlikely that Shui Bing'er would fall for him just because she's met him a few times and received some favors from him.
This is not realistic.
As his thoughts raced, Ye Qifeng suppressed a certain idea that had been stirred up by Huo Wu's encouragement, and looked at Shui Bing'er, his tone calm and amiable:
"Bing'er, you don't need to bow to me anymore when you see me in the future."
"You're Huo Wu's good sister and my friend too. There's no need for formalities like bowing; it would only make us feel awkward."
Just friends? Hearing Ye Qifeng's words, Shui Bing'er didn't feel happy. Instead, her eyes dimmed slightly, as if she had been doused with cold water, and her excited heart cooled down instantly.
She bit her lip lightly, trying her best to suppress her disappointment and not let it show, before looking into Ye Qifeng's eyes and gently nodding in response:
"Yes, Your Highness."
However, Ye Qifeng's mental perception was extremely strong. As soon as Shui Bing'er spoke, he sensed something was wrong in her tone and couldn't help but frown slightly, revealing a hint of confusion.
Hmm? What's wrong with her? She seems a bit unhappy.
Driven by his own will, Ye Qifeng immediately asked:
"What's wrong? You seem a bit down. Did something happen to you?"
"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Shui Bing'er immediately raised her head, which had been slightly lowered, and, feeling a little flustered, quickly waved her hand and said:
"No, no, I didn't encounter any difficulties."
"I'm just worried about whether I've completed the task the Holy Son entrusted to me well enough, and whether I've satisfied His Highness."
After saying these words, Shui Bing'er's cheeks felt slightly hot.
Even in front of so many people, she still didn't dare to reveal her inner feelings to Ye Qifeng, and could only awkwardly shift the topic to the task he had once assigned to her.
Just for such a small thing?
Ye Qifeng paused for a moment, then smiled gently and praised softly:
"If it's about the Shrek Seven Devils, there's no need to worry. As long as the Shrek Seven Devils suffer, I'll be satisfied."
"And I watched the competition just now. You did very well and executed it beautifully."
"Also, your Snowdrift Ice Phoenix is quite good."
"I originally thought that after consuming the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass, you and Xue Wu's combined martial soul fusion skill would no longer be able to be used. I didn't expect that you found another combination method and actually cultivated an even more powerful three-in-one martial soul fusion skill."
Receiving Ye Qifeng's praise slightly eased Shui Bing'er's disappointment, and she subconsciously revealed a smile.
However, Huo Wu, who was sitting next to Ye Qifeng, was a little dumbfounded.
Seeing Shui Bing'er's stiff attempts to change the subject, and her reluctance to express her true feelings, Huo Wu couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment.
I've already built up the atmosphere for you, but you're backing out now?
How come someone who is usually so rational and decisive becomes so indecisive when it comes to matters of the heart?
Could this be a common problem among water-attribute soul masters?
That's not right either. I think Aunt Wuxiang and Sister Yue'er are quite brave. They like what they like, and their eyes light up when they see a handsome guy. Their eyes are so open that they want to pounce on him.
Why didn't Bing'er inherit their good qualities? They are clearly mother and daughter and sisters.
The seven members of the second team, led by Raven, were also watching Shui Bing'er. They didn't have the same strong mental power as Ye Qifeng, so they couldn't detect the strangeness in Shui Bing'er's emotions; they were just curious.
Everyone knew that the woman in front of them, who was three or four years older than them, was one of their own, so they all acted very kindly and friendly.
On the contrary, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, two more perceptive and clever girls, seemed to have seen something in Shui Bing'er and couldn't help but feel a sense of wariness towards her.
After all, Shui Bing'er is Huo Wu's best friend, and Huo Wu bringing her here clearly has some ulterior motives, as if she is targeting the two of them.
However, at this moment, they did not show any hostility towards Shui Bing'er, since she had not yet taken any real action.
Ye Qifeng, unaware of the girls' thoughts, reluctantly pulled his hands out of Huo Wu and Ye Lingling's arms, then invited everyone to get to know Shui Bing'er and introduced them to each other.
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Compared to the "harmonious" atmosphere on Ye Qifeng's side, the Shrek Seven Devils were rather gloomy.
After being hit by the Ice Phoenix attack, all of the Shrek Seven Devils suffered frostbite to varying degrees, except for Oscar and Ning Rongrong, who were unharmed.
After being treated by the official healing-type Soul Master of the event, Dai Mubai and Yu Tianheng recovered completely.
Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ma Hongjun were not so lucky.
Due to the severe corrosive effect of the extreme cold, much of the flesh and skin on the three people's bodies were frozen and killed, making them unable to be healed or recovered. They had to undergo a bone-scraping treatment, cutting off their skin and flesh, and endured extreme pain that ordinary people could hardly bear.
However, frostbite is different from burns. With timely treatment, frostbite of the same severity is relatively easier to treat than burns.
Therefore, Tang San and his companions did not suffer the same fate as Huo Wu Yaoyang, who was unable to get out of bed for several days after being poisoned by Huo Wu.
Of course, rest is still necessary; they won't be able to participate in the next match for at least two days.
The qualifiers are still ongoing.
I don't know if the Shrek Seven Devils got lucky or what.
In the next two rounds of the qualifiers, they miraculously avoided the top six teams currently ranked in the Spirit Hall, Shenfeng Academy, and Thunder Academy, and only encountered two weak teams ranked at the bottom.
With Dai Mubai and Yu Tianheng, both Soul Masters above level 40, leading the charge, they easily won the victory.
On the contrary, Thunder Academy was unlucky and encountered the monstrous Tianshui Academy team, and unsurprisingly lost the game once again.
At the same time, Blazing Fire Academy and Skywater Academy finally met.
Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er also took to the field, delivering an incredibly exciting match for the audience.
The powerful collision of the Fusion Ring Secret Technique, the Fiery Dance of the Sun, and the Trinity Martial Soul Fusion Skill—Ice and Snow Fluttering Ice Phoenix—was a thrilling spectacle for the audience.
However, because Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er have a telepathic connection, they are very familiar with each other's martial soul abilities and tactics, and their combat strength is also comparable. Neither of them can defeat the other, and victory still depends on the teammates to fight for it themselves.
In the end, the Tianshui Academy team was clearly superior and won the match.
With the conclusion of the 23rd round of the preliminary rounds, there are only five rounds left in the total of 28 rounds of the preliminary rounds before they will officially come to an end.
At this time, the rankings of the top six in the qualifiers also underwent a slight change:
The Spirit Hall's second team, with 22 wins and 22 losses in 22 rounds, remains the undisputed champion in the preliminaries, ranking first.
Tianshui Academy achieved 21 wins and 22 losses in 22 matches. The only loss was due to their encounter with the Spirit Hall's second team, where they chose to forfeit and concede defeat, placing them second in the standings.
Blazing Fire Academy, with 22 wins and 20 losses, also chose to forfeit when facing the Spirit Hall's second team. Later, they lost to Tianshui Academy, thus temporarily ranking third.
Shenfeng Academy, with a record of 22 wins and 20 losses, was defeated by Chihuo Academy and the Spirit Hall's Second Team.
Of course, when facing the Spirit Hall's second team, they also voluntarily chose to forfeit and admit defeat.
Because of their head-to-head record with Blazing Academy, they can only rank fourth.
Shrek Academy, with a record of 22 wins and 22 losses, was defeated by Blazing Academy and Skywater Academy.
They also have a competitive relationship with Blazing Fire Academy, so they can only be ranked fourth alongside Divine Wind Academy.
Thunder Academy, with 18 wins in 22 games, suffered defeats against four strong teams: Blazing Fire Academy, Heavenly Water Academy, Divine Wind Academy, and the Spirit Hall's Second Team, and could only settle for sixth place.
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