Chapter 602 How capable is this kid?

Bibi Dong glanced coldly at the three of them, her gaze finally landing on Xie Yue. "Tell me about your collaboration with that mysterious man."

Xie Yue's forehead was covered in sweat as he whispered, "Your Majesty, that person claimed to be from a secret force and gave me a soul potion and a bullet to help me improve my strength. The condition was... that I keep an eye on Shrek Academy's movements during the competition."

"Bring up the medicine and bullets."

Bibi Dong's tone was calm, yet it carried an irresistible pressure.

Xie Yue quickly took out two items and presented them with both hands.

Bibi Dong took the potion and slightly injected her soul power into it. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. "This potion can actually increase soul power in a short period of time without any obvious side effects..."

She picked up the bullet again and examined it carefully, her brows gradually furrowing. "This thing... reminds me of a secret incident from ten years ago."

She paused, her voice low, "That year, a weapon refiner once refined a mysterious soul guide with astonishing power, but because of it, he was hunted down, the escort agency was destroyed, and all clues were cut off.

This bullet is somewhat similar to that soul guide."

Xie Yue's heart tightened and he lowered his head, not daring to speak.

Bibi Dong's eyes were like knives, stabbing at Xie Yue, "You cooperated with outsiders without authorization, and were involved in the murder of the aristocratic family. Your crime is unforgivable.

But considering this is your first offense, I'll give you a chance to make amends—lead the Spirit Hall team to win first place in the competition. Otherwise, hmph! "

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Xie Yue responded quickly, feeling relieved in his heart.

Bibi Dong's figure flashed and disappeared into the night.

Xie Yue, Sarath, and Ghost Douluo were the only ones left in the courtyard, and the atmosphere was still heavy.

"Xie Yue, you are really reckless this time."

Hu Liena appeared in the courtyard at some point, her tone filled with complaints, "That mysterious man's whereabouts are unknown, how could you trust him so easily?"

Xie Yue smiled bitterly, “If it weren’t for the potions and bullets he gave me, I would have been severely punished by the Pope.

Nana, I know my limits in this matter."

Hu Liena frowned. "This year's opponents are not easy. Lu Yu from Shrek Academy is incredibly talented. There are also geniuses from several other major academies. We have to train hard."

Xie Yue nodded, his eyes softening a bit, “You’re right.

Go out and relax tomorrow. You've been under too much pressure lately. Don't hold it in."

Hu Liena snorted, "You really know how to be a brother.

I'm going out for a walk, so don't get into any more trouble."

Xie Yue chuckled and patted her shoulder, "Don't worry, I do all this just to protect you."

As night falls, the streets of Tiandou City are illuminated by dim lights. The hustle and bustle of the streets and alleys gradually subsides, leaving only the barking of dogs and the rustling of wind through the treetops.

Hu Liena walked alone on the long street paved with bluestone, her steps a little heavy. Her long dress with gold and red stripes swayed gently in the night breeze, outlining her slim figure.

Her brows were furrowed, and her eyes revealed an indescribable sadness, as if the lights of the entire city could not dispel the haze in her heart.

"Why...why at this time?"

Hu Liena murmured softly, her voice as thin as a mosquito, with a hint of self-mockery and helplessness.

She stopped and looked up at the few stars in the night sky, but her thoughts had already drifted away.

She has been immersed in the Spirit Hall for many years. She has outstanding talents and abundant resources. She has long been the dazzling core of the golden generation, and the position of the Saint is firmly in her hands.

But just a few days ago, the arrival of a mysterious woman completely broke her peace.

Not only was that woman's talent far beyond that of an ordinary person, her martial spirit was also incredibly strong. In just a few days, she had taken away the position of Saint that she had painstakingly cultivated for many years.

Hu Liena thought she had good talent, but compared with that woman, she was like a firefly compared to the bright moon, with no power to compete.

What made her even more upset was that her brother Xie Yue, in order to help her, did not hesitate to touch the taboos of Pope Bibi Dong, secretly collecting rare medicinal herbs, refining potions to enhance soul power, and even did not hesitate to use the secret resources of the Spirit Hall.

Hu Liena saw all of this and felt pain in her heart.

She knew very well that Xie Yue's actions had already crossed the line. If Bibi Dong found out, the situation of the brother and sister in the Spirit Hall would become even more difficult.

What's more, the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition is coming soon. If they cannot lead the Spirit Hall Elite Team to win the championship, their status will probably plummet.

"If I could be stronger... If I could share some of my brother's burden..."

Hu Liena clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her palms.

She raised her head and her eyes fell on the window of an ordinary house in the distance. Under the light, an ordinary couple was eating and laughing with their children around the table.

That warm scene pierced her heart.

She suddenly felt a little envious, envious of those ordinary people who did not have to bear the glory of the Spirit Hall and did not have to struggle in the world of the strong.

"Are you envious of ordinary people? I never thought that the Golden Saint of the Spirit Hall would have such a look in her eyes."

A clear voice came from behind, with a hint of teasing, but also revealing a comfortable warmth.

Hu Liena was startled and turned around suddenly, only to see a young man in a blue gown standing not far away, with his arms folded across his chest and a faint smile on his face.

The young man looked to be only a little over ten years old, but there was a calmness between his brows that was inconsistent with his age.

His eyes were as clear as water, yet seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, revealing a hint of cynicism.

"who are you?"

Hu Liena frowned, her tone a little wary.

She subconsciously released a trace of soul power to investigate, but found that the other party's aura was unfathomable, and his strength was close to that of a Soul King.

Such a young Soul King? She was shocked, vaguely feeling that this person had an extraordinary background.

The young man walked closer, his smile still lingering: "Lu Yu, the leader of Shrek Academy.

But you, Hu Liena, the most beautiful and talented female spirit master of the Spirit Hall, walking alone on the streets of Tiandou City late at night, with a look of pity on your face, is really curious. "

Hu Liena's pupils shrank slightly. The other party actually recognized her at a glance! She calmed down and said coldly, "Lu Yu? Shrek Academy...it's you.

Humph, we are destined to be rivals. Sooner or later we will face off in the elite competition.

What is your purpose in approaching me tonight?"

Hearing this, Lu Yu laughed and waved his hand: "Don't be so nervous, I was just passing by and saw you talking to yourself here, so I couldn't help but want to talk to you.

In the Douluo World, the strong are respected. You and I are both people who pursue power. There is no harm in occasionally chatting about our hearts, right? "

Hu Liena was stunned. Lu Yu's words just touched a chord in her heart.

The strong are respected... These four words echoed in her heart countless times.

She bit her lip and softened her tone a bit: “You are good at talking.

But how can you, an outsider, understand my sorrow?"

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment, and smiled, "The sadness is written on your face, who can't see it? Hu Liena, the core of the golden generation, the pride of the Spirit Hall, carries countless expectations, but also endures pressures that ordinary people can hardly imagine.

Do you feel a little tired?"

Hu Liena's heart was shocked, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

She didn't expect that this seemingly frivolous boy could reveal her true feelings in just one sentence.

She was silent for a moment, and finally sighed: "You are right.

But what does it matter? People like us are born to be at the forefront of the storm. So what if we are tired? We can only grit our teeth and move forward.

Lu Yu nodded, a glint of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "Well said! However, there is nothing shameful in stopping to take a breath occasionally.

How about we make a bet to change our mood?"

"bet?"

Hu Liena frowned, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes, "What bet?"

Lu Yu smiled even brighter, pointed at her, and then pointed at himself: “Simple.

In an elite tournament, if you and I face off, the winner can demand a condition from the loser, any condition. How about that?

Hu Liena was stunned for a moment, and then a light flashed in her eyes.

She was moved.

If they could win this bet, they might be able to convince Lu Yu to join the Spirit Hall! Given Lu Yu's age and near-Soul King strength, it would undoubtedly be a huge boost for the Spirit Hall if they could win him over.

She was full of confidence. The strength of the Spirit Hall elite team was unquestionable, especially the fusion of her soul skills with her brother Xie Yue, plus the three soul bones bestowed by Pope Bibi Dong. Winning the championship was almost a foregone conclusion.

"Okay, I agree!"

Hu Liena raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a rare smile, "But, Lu Yu, don't regret it.

The strength of the Spirit Hall is far beyond your imagination."

Lu Yu didn't take it seriously and shrugged, "Really? Shrek Academy, Blue Tyrant Academy, Tiandou Academy... there are many strong opponents. It won't be easy for Spirit Hall to win the championship."

Hu Liena snorted and was about to retort, but Lu Yu took out a crystal clear lollipop from his soul guide and handed it to her: "Here, I'll give you a small gift. Try it. It's sweet and can make people feel better."

Hu Liena was stunned, staring at the candy she had never seen before. After hesitating for a moment, she took it and took a light lick.

The sweet taste bloomed on the tip of her tongue. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. Then she couldn't help but lick it again. Finally, a faint smile appeared on her face: "What is this? It tastes... not bad."

"Lollipop, a modern gadget."

Lu Yu looked at her with a smile, "How are you? Are you feeling better?"

Hu Liena rolled her eyes at him but didn't refute. Holding the lollipop, she whispered, "You're quite good at coaxing girls."

The two walked and talked. As the night deepened, the number of people on the street became sparser.

Lu Yu looked at the sky and changed his tone: "It's getting late. Tiandou City has been in turmoil recently. I'll take you back home to avoid getting into trouble as a girl."

Hu Liena was stunned, a warm feeling in her heart, but she hesitated: "No, I can go back by myself.

If my brother or Ghost Douluo saw this, they would probably misunderstand me."

"What's the misunderstanding?"

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow and jokingly said, "Are you worried that they will think I'm pursuing the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall? Don't worry, I'm a gentleman. I'm only sending you back out of kindness."

Hu Liena chuckled and glared at him: "Slippery tongue! Well, thank you for your help."

The two walked side by side, the lights on both sides of the street shining on them, casting long shadows.

Lu Yu spoke casually, "Tiandou City has been in turmoil recently. I heard that several major families have been destroyed, and the people in the city are in a panic.

You are in the Spirit Hall and are well-informed. What do you know?"

Hu Liena paused and her expression froze slightly.

She naturally knew that this matter was related to her brother Xie Yue, but how could she easily reveal it? She smiled as if to cover it up: "It's just some rumors, how can it be so exaggerated."

Lu Yu narrowed his eyes, keenly catching the change in her expression, but did not ask any further questions. He just smiled and said, "That's right. Not everyone can get news about the Spirit Hall."

The two chatted all the way and soon arrived at the mansion where Hu Liena was staying.

Hu Liena stopped and turned to look at Lu Yu, with a hint of sincerity in her eyes: "Thank you... tonight.

After talking with you for so long, I feel better.”

Lu Yu waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's a small matter.

Don't forget about the bet, the real deal will be at the Elite Tournament!"

Hu Liena pursed her lips and smiled, nodded, turned and walked into the mansion.

Lu Yu looked at her back, a hint of deep thought flashed in his eyes, and then he turned and disappeared into the night.

Inside the mansion, Xie Yue had been waiting anxiously.

Seeing Hu Liena coming home late with a strange man following behind her, he frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Nana, where have you been? Who was the man who brought you back? Why did you come back so late?"

Hu Liena put the lollipop into the soul guide and said in a relaxed tone, "Brother, don't worry.

That was the captain of Shrek Academy, Lu Yu.

I made a bet with him that if I beat him in the elite competition, he would have to agree to one of my conditions.

I think if we can convince him to join the Spirit Hall, it will be of great benefit to us."

"Nonsense!"

Xie Yue's face darkened, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes. "Bibi Dong already has some prejudice against us siblings, and you're making such a decision without authorization? If Lu Yu is deliberately approaching you with ulterior motives, wouldn't you be walking into a trap?"

Hu Liena frowned, her tone a little stubborn: "Brother, you worry too much.

Lu Yu is just an interesting guy, I know my limits.

When the time is right, you will naturally know my plan."

After that, she turned and walked towards her room, leaving behind a sentence: "I'm going to practice, brother, go to bed early."

Xie Yue looked at her back, his eyes full of worry.

At this moment, Ghost Douluo appeared beside him silently and whispered, "Young Master, we have found out the identity of that man. It is Lu Yu from Shrek Academy. He is extremely talented and is close to becoming a Soul King at such a young age.

If Nana wins the bet with him, it would be great, but if she loses, it would be disadvantageous to her.

Xie Yue's eyes turned cold, and after a moment's silence, he said, "This Lu Yu...if he really has such talent, he is indeed a promising talent.

If we can bring him into the Spirit Hall, perhaps he can be used by us.

Go and send a message to him and make an appointment to meet him tomorrow.

I want to see how capable this kid is."

Ghost Douluo nodded, and his figure flashed and disappeared into the night.

Xie Yue looked up at the night sky outside the window and murmured, "Nana, please don't let me down..."

Lu Yu stood at the entrance of the competition venue, his eyes sweeping across the crowded audience seats. Deafening cheers filled his ears, and the air was filled with the smell of sweat and blood.

The sun was blazing, shining on the huge circular fighting arena, which was engraved with intricate soul power patterns and emitted a faint glow.