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Jimmy continued his commentary, "Oh, what a pity! Despite Sparkle and Sushang from the Hua Huo Team doing their best to intercept Jing Yuan..."
"Who knew there's always someone stronger? It seems General Jing Yuan possesses exceptionally rich dribbling skills."
"Now the score on the field is 1:0, with the Prison Team leading. The pressure is mounting on the Hua Huo Team."
Su Jinyan nodded, "Indeed, it's quite challenging for the Hua Huo Team now. They're under immense pressure."
While not everyone on the Hua Huo Team were complete novices, they lacked unity.
Only Dan Heng, Jingliu, and Sparkle were genuinely focused on playing the game.
Old Sampo served as the goalkeeper, but the others seemed intent on deliberately losing the match.
Even Dan Heng and Jingliu's serious gameplay aimed merely at humiliating Blade with the tech ball, without any intention of scoring goals.
In other words, Hua Huo was in a precarious position.
Jimmy commented, "Alright, now it's the Hua Huo Team's turn to kick off. Kobe immediately charges forward to pressurize them, while Sparkle swiftly passes the ball back, which Jingliu receives."
"Kobe rushes towards Jingliu, attempting once more to steal the ball."
"Jingliu performs rapid footwork, alternating between his left and right feet—oh, brilliant!"
"Using a perfect feint with the 'fried dumpling' move, Jingliu gets past Kobe and sends a long pass to Dan Heng."
Dan Heng swiftly took control of the ball, prompting Little Gui to rush over for defense.
Unfazed, Dan Heng firmly stopped the ball with one foot, executed a 180-degree turn, and simultaneously pulled the ball either in front or behind him, creating a shield that effectively blocked Little Gui's advances.
Guinaifen anxiously circled around, attempting multiple times to steal the ball but was repeatedly outmaneuvered by Dan Heng.
Suddenly, a cold voice sounded from behind Guinaifen.
"Step aside, I'll handle him!"
A fierce gust swept through as Little Gui hastily dodged.
Blade leaped high, aiming for a sliding tackle to take down both Dan Heng and the ball.
Dan Heng countered with another Marseille turn, thwarting Blade's attempt, and then sent a long pass to Tingyun far away.
Silently recovering, Blade removed his protective gear, unleashed a furious punch at Dan Heng, causing uproar among the Tekelon Dome spectators.
"Boooo—"
"Boooo—"
The fans booed continuously, strongly condemning Blade's behavior of resorting to violence when unable to win possession of the ball.
"Oh, wow, this is truly unexpected," Jimmy exclaimed.
"Hua Huo Team's player, Dan Heng, showcased an exceptionally skillful dribbling technique, successfully tricking both Guinaifen and Blade."
"But unexpectedly, Blade couldn't swallow this humiliation. After failing his slide tackle, he immediately removed his protective gear and threw punches at Dan Heng."
Dan Heng didn't tolerate it either; with a swift countermove, he pinned Blade to the ground and unleashed a barrage of painful blows, each strike landing solidly.
With his face bruised and swollen from the beating, Blade seized an opportunity to flip over, then swiftly reversed their positions, pressing Dan Heng beneath him for a relentless pummeling.
Kobe's eyes twitched uncontrollably—this was f*cking barbaric! Who plays football like this?
"Where's the referee? What is he doing?"
"Don't they see our player getting beaten up?!" Sparkle exclaimed indignantly.
Under normal circumstances, Sparkle would have relished stirring up chaos, eagerly fanning the flames as a spectator. However, this Tekam mobility ball match held significant stakes, determining whether Lady Sparkle could successfully be revived. Consequently, she had no choice but to exercise caution.
The fans were also complaining about the referee's painfully slow response.
Just where did the organizers find such an unprofessional referee?
In truth, it wasn't that the referee was too slow; Aha had been so engrossed in the spectacle that he momentarily forgot his role as the arbiter.
"My apologies, I'm coming right away."
Everyone expected the referee in black to pull out a red card and send Blade off the field for his severe foul.
Referee Aha swiftly ran up to Dan Heng and Blade. With her role as the black-clad referee, she raised her hand high, naturally spreading her thumb and index finger while curling the remaining three fingers: "8, 7, 6, 5..."
Are you f*cking kidding me? Treating this like a boxing match?!
The spectators jumped to their feet, expressing their outrage at Aha's unprofessional refereeing.
Dan Heng nearly lost control amidst the chaos, inadvertently taking another punch from Blade.
Fortunately, Dan Heng wasn't one to easily suffer such setbacks; he quickly recovered and retaliated with three swift punches.
Only when teammates forcibly separated both players, guiding them off the court for a break, did this farce finally come to an end.
However, during the intervention, Jingliu stealthily kicked Dan Heng and Blade multiple times before being pulled away by Jing Yuan.
Jimmy continued his commentary, "Alright, I believe this commotion was merely a small misunderstanding that will be quickly resolved.
"Now, it's our Hua Huo Team's player Tingyun serving the ball."
"Kobe is once again the first to rush forward and pressure her, showing his strong determination to win the match."
"Hmm, something seems off—Tingyun unexpectedly runs towards her own goal area instead."
"What is Tingyun trying to do? This clearly doesn't make sense."
"Okay, now Kobe appears stunned, abandoning his pursuit of Tingyun. Could this also be part of her plan?"
"No, it's not!"
"Faced with Sushang and Sparkle approaching to intercept, Tingyun without hesitation kicks the mobility ball directly towards the upper right corner of the goal."
Sampo stood guarding their goal, wearing a contemptuous expression.
While Tingyun did deceive Sparkle and Sushang, she aimed straight for the upper right corner of the goal frame.
Normally, if it were a regular soccer ball, hitting the frame would cause it to rebound at an angle, allowing it to curve into the goal.
However, the technology-infused mobility ball, made from a blend of carbon fiber and stainless steel, was incredibly heavy, making any rebound virtually impossible.
Without even needing to move, Sampo knew Tingyun's shot would fail.
One crucial aspect often overlooked by newcomers to Tekam mobility ball was that its movement unpredictably followed the shifting phase spirit fire.
The moment the ball touched the goalpost frame, it visibly dropped towards the ground.
Tingyun looked disappointed, just barely missing a chance to score for the Prison Team.
Sparkle glared at Tingyun. "Sly fox! What's your game here?"
Tingyun smiled. "With me around, you shouldn't even dream of winning this match."
At that instant, the phase spirit fire transformed, attracting movement towards Bailu.
The Tekam mobility ball abruptly shifted course and rolled to Bailu's feet.
Bailu wasn't well-versed in Tekam mobility ball tactics; she had only joined because Su Jinyan invited her to play. For her, simply having fun and contributing as best she could sufficed.
"Hey!" Bailu skillfully juggled the ball with her foot. As Sushang charged towards her, she swiftly kicked the ball away with her tail.
The ball spun gracefully through the air, landing in midfield where Kobe intercepted it.
This presented an exceptional opportunity.
Kobe, exhilarated, sprinted forward while dribbling, maneuvering past multiple defenders, ready to take a shot on goal.
"Kobe is preparing to shoot—will he succeed?"
The petite Sparkle also dashed from behind Kobe, significantly faster than him.
"Kobe's defender approaches - as his formidable rival, Sparkle must prevent him from scoring."
"What strategy will she employ?"
Just as Kobe prepared to kick for goal, Sparkle leaped high and delivered a powerful elbow strike, knocking him to the ground.
"Ohhh, an elbow hit! Sparkle successfully used an elbow strike on Kobe."
"Exceptionally effective! Kobe is down, allowing Sparkle to continue advancing with the ball. But how will the referee rule on this?!"
Thud! A dull sound echoed.
"Aughh!!!"
Kobe's vision went black as he collapsed onto the field, his body throbbing with pain. Despite wearing professional protective gear, the impact still felt intense. He never imagined being taken out by a young girl's elbow strike on the pitch.
Aha blew the whistle and produced a yellow card as a warning.
"The referee issues a yellow card, indicating that such unsportsmanlike conduct won't be tolerated."
"Bah, biased officiating! Did you take bribes or something?" Kobe glared furiously at Aha, feeling utterly cheated. For such a severe foul, Sparkle should have been penalized with immediate dismissal from the game.
Undeterred, Sparkle seized the ball and swiftly kicked it back towards her team, relying solely on her own skills.
Guarding the opposing team's goal was Fu Xuan.
Hmph, that little runt can't possibly catch the ball—it must be dear Yanqing intentionally letting them score.
Yanqing rushed forward to intercept, but undeterred, Sparkle dribbled with her left foot before swiftly tapping it back to her right, causing Yanqing to stumble off-balance.
Without missing a beat, Sparkle charged straight towards the opponent's goal.
Tingyun, unwillingly, sprinted after her. As a foxfolk, her reflexes and agility were top-notch—advantages perfectly suited for this field. With everyone's physical attributes leveled by suppression, Tingyun's inherent foxfolk capabilities truly shone through.
"Pass it to me! Quick, pass it here!" Sushang called from ahead.
With a dismissive snort, Sparkle reluctantly passed the ball to Sushang. If she didn't, Tingyun would inevitably intercept it, and once Tingyun gained possession, their own goal would surely be at risk.
During the pass, however, the phase spirit fire shifted abruptly, teleporting next to Qingque.
Following suit, the technological mobility ball instantly appeared at Qingque's feet.
"Ah, why did it come to me?" Qingque had been loafing around since entering the game.
Her thoughts mirrored Tingyun's; there was no need for Sparkle to win this revival match.
However, Qingque's actions were more subtle.
Tingyun had blatantly stopped pretending, openly declaring to everyone that she intended for Sparkle to lose.
After a brief moment of thought, Qingque made a long pass, sending the ball to Jingliu.
At this instant, having composed themselves, Dan Heng and Blade reentered the field from the rest area.
Without hesitation, Jingliu caught the ball and unleashed a powerful aerial shot.
The thirty-kilogram technological mobility ball hurtled toward Blade.
Like a kite cut loose from its string, Blade was sent flying backward upon impact, eliciting boos from the spectators.
Was this still supposed to be a friendly match?
If not for his special protective gear, that hit would have easily flattened him into "Bladie."
Dan Heng glanced at Blade, showing no concern whatsoever, then swiftly kicked the technological mobility ball away from him, preparing for a long-range shot.
Just as he did, Blade shakily reached out, grabbed Dan Heng's ankle, and yanked hard.
Thud!
Dan Heng toppled straight onto the track. The two players immediately engaged in another scuffle.
"Both of you, stop it!" Jingliu sprinted over, ostensibly to break up the fight but subtly kicking both combatants under the guise of mediation.
Aha blew the whistle, issuing red cards to Dan Heng and Blade, ejecting them from the game.
Amidst the chaos, Tingyun seized her chance without missing a beat. Ignoring the referee entirely, she swiftly dribbled past the others, approached her own goalpost, and with a forceful kick...
Whack!
The mobility ball traced a graceful arc through the air.
Fortunately, Sampo reacted swiftly with a flying leap and managed to catch the powerful shot, tumbling backward into their own net.
"What's wrong with you?!" Sampo couldn't hold back his frustration. "Eldest Sister, Lao Da's goal is on the other side—that's our goal."
Tingyun swished her soft, fluffy tail, eyes icy cold. "You're getting in my way."
"Of course this humble one knows it's our own goal," she added. "If you continue being an obstruction, I'll ensure Benefactor blesses you with quintuplets."
Sampo was rendered speechless.
It seemed increasingly unlikely that Sparkle would win today's revival match. At this rate, their chances of resurrection were slim, and Lao Da's team was likely to make a comeback instead.
"All right, now goalkeeper Sampo kicks the ball towards midfield."
"Sushang advances with possession; Kobe swoops in for a slide tackle, attempting to intercept but fails."
"Sushang continues dribbling, breaking through the blockade."
"It looks like Sushang's determination is unwavering. Are Sushang and Jingliu the only ones taking this match seriously in the Sparkle Team?"
Sampo shrugged defensively. "I don't appreciate that comment. What part of me isn't serious, old Sampo?"
Jimmy chimed in, "Indeed, the offensive intensity from both teams today is remarkable—in various ways."
"So far, the Hua Huo Team hasn't scored a single goal. If this continues, they're in trouble."
"We can see Sushang attempting to pass to Jingliu, but Tingyun intercepts the ball."
"Tingyun takes control and runs towards their own scoring area."
"Qingque tries to tackle, misses, and falls to the ground."
Sushang rushes over, closely marking Tingyun with relentless defense. However, Tingyun's movements are exceptionally agile. With a swift 180-degree spin on the technological mobility ball, she effortlessly evades Sushang, leaving her disoriented.
Facing away from the goal, Tingyun executes a powerful overhead kick, sending the heavy mobility ball hurtling straight towards Sampo's face.
Sampo's eyes twitched wildly; at such speed, being struck by such a hefty mobility ball could surely result in a concussion.
Quickly, Sampo leaned to one side, narrowly avoiding the ball as it brushed past his cheek. Simultaneously, he leaped upwards, aiming to catch it securely in his arms.
Just then, the phase spirit fire shifted its position, causing the attracted mobility ball to hover momentarily in mid-air.
Whoosh—
This time, luck was on Sparkle's side, as the phase spirit fire teleported directly in front of her.
Inevitably, the technological mobility ball would land at Sparkle's feet.
Before anyone else could react, and while the ball was still descending,
Sparkle swiftly leaped up, spun mid-air, and with a powerful thrust from her core, unleashed a fierce aerial kick.
Whack!
The technological mobility ball shot towards the opposing goal like a cannonball.
At such speed, Fu Xuan, as the goalkeeper, seemed unable to defend in time.
Everyone assumed this to be true.
Yet unexpectedly, three seconds earlier, Fu Xuan had already jumped.
Just then, the technological mobility ball reached within reach of Fu Xuan's slender white hands.
"Hmph, not on my watch," Fu Xuan declared mercilessly, sending the mobility ball flying with a firm strike.
Kobe raised his arms, cheering, "Ohhh, fantastic job, kid!"
Sparkle's elation plummeted to rock bottom.
Midway through the match, the score remained 1:0 as they entered halftime break.
The live stream chat also buzzed with discussions:
[Today'sBinDiver: Sparkle must be secretly shedding tiny pearls in a corner.]
[DitingWatcherPlusHowlerFan: Click for Diting videos? Adorable clips? Great quality, low price?]
[Galaxy Superstar Ace Rickley: Never seen such an absurd match before.]
[Numby's Daily Dish: It's clear that Miss Sparkle is facing severe ostracism.]
[If she can't unite her team in the remaining half, she's bound to lose.]
[No One Knows Mobility Ball Better Than Me: Is this how you're supposed to play mobility ball? Absolutely ridiculous!]
[Zhao Xiangji: Isn't it expected for her to be ostracized? Sparkle isn't like Lady Fu Xuan and others.]
[Snowy Coat: Only Sushang shows genuine kindness, consistently supporting her without reservation.]
[Lady Herta: Who said that? From what I see, Tingyun is performing quite well too—she's the best on the Hua Huo Team.]
[Fengyu Caihong 7854: Too bad Tingyun wasn't assigned to the Prison Team; otherwise, they would have won easily by now.]
[I Really Don't Want This Family Business: I suspect the referee might have been bribed.]
[Unprofessional refereeing! Sparkle committed a serious foul, yet only received a yellow card warning instead of being penalized with removal from the field.]
[Today's Dumpster Diving: Could Sparkle possibly make a miraculous comeback?]
In the break room, Sparkle deeply realized that she couldn't continue like this.
A single tree cannot withstand a storm; if things progressed as they were, Lady Sparkle was certain to lose.
During these brief fifteen minutes, Sparkle humbled herself and offered sincere apologies to Tingyun and her teammates.
With utmost sincerity and heartfelt words, she hoped to gain their forgiveness.
Tingyun snorted, "I've given it some thought, but even forgiving you wouldn't benefit me at all."
"Having someone like you around our Benefactor will only bring him trouble."
Jingliu spoke calmly, "If I had known earlier that you would influence Xiao Didi's mindset..."
"I should have killed both you and Sampo right from the start."
Sampo protested, "Wait, sis, this has nothing to do with me!"
"It's always been Sparkle causing issues. I've consistently stood by my bro throughout, never siding with her." Jingliu replied coldly, "I suffer from face blindness; I can't distinguish between Sparkle and Sampo. It would be simpler just to eliminate both of you."
Sampo fell silent, thinking, Why go through such roundabout reasoning when you want to kill me?
Qingque stroked his chin thoughtfully. "As for me," he said, "I don't particularly feel like forgiving you either."
"Lady Fu Xuan and I are allies; mistreating her is akin to mistreating me."
"Besides, we did enter into a life-staking wager together."
"You won't hold any grudges against me later, will you? I wouldn't stand a chance against you."
Sushang spoke matter-of-factly, "Lady Sparkle, truth be told, I don't harbor any ill feelings towards you."
"Of course, neither do I have any particular fondness for you."
"The reason I helped you was simply because Jinyan-gege arranged it that way."
"Isn't it clear that by placing me here, he intended for me to assist you in winning this competition?"
Sparkle's beautiful eyes widened with surprise.
Sushang continued earnestly, "So regardless of what others may think,
my only goal is to make Jinyan-gege happy, and that suffices."
Tingyun playfully chided, "Miss Sushang, can't you stop trying so hard all the time!"
"Our benefactor isn't even here, doesn't it bother you to constantly compete?"
With clear, bright eyes, Sushang gazed at Tingyun. "Miss Tingyun, surely you understand why I've become like this?"
"After enduring such tragedy, my greatest wish now is to remain forever by Jinyan-gege's side," Tingyun said wistfully, biting her lip. "If it were up to my nature..."
"Perhaps I would even want to bind our benefactor closer, never letting him leave."
Sushang, puzzled, asked, "Eh, let me ask you then, does Jinyan-gege like you?"
Tingyun blinked her lovely eyes, equally perplexed. "Yes, he does."
Sushang pondered for a moment before reciting, "My mother once shared a beautiful saying:
'Heart entwined with thousand knots, each knot tied solely for thee; Heart bound through countless years, every year held captive by thy love.'
"It means: emotions tangled and unruly, as if bound by a collar around one's neck, unable to be apart from him year after year.
"Miss Tingyun, your situation sounds akin to being collared by Jinyan-gege."
Sparkle was left speechless. Is my understanding of Xianzhou culture not deep enough? Why does this phrase feel rather peculiar?
Tingyun's face darkened. "While I'm unsure how your mother taught you these things," she replied sternly, "you've clearly misunderstood the meaning of that verse."
"But you've absolutely misunderstood its meaning."
"Also, why do I feel like you're indirectly insulting me?"
"As a modest maiden, I've never engaged in such shameful games with my benefactor," Sushang said proudly, her nose slightly raised. "No, you're overthinking it."
"You could interpret it as: this young lady has been collared by Jinyan-gege and can't be apart from him."
Jingliu couldn't bear to listen any longer. "What she means is, perhaps you should shift your perspective."
"What's meant for you will inevitably become yours; there's no escaping it."
Sushang nodded. "Something like that."
Tingyun looked wistful, silently thinking, Yeah right, who'd believe your nonsense?
Hmph, both of you think you're so clever, always ahead of this humble maiden, shamelessly lecturing me about love.
Despite Sparkle's apology, he still hadn't earned Tingyun and Sushang's forgiveness.
However, Sushang's words had deeply resonated within their hearts.
Maybe his arrangements truly held hidden significance?
Whether Sparkle won or not was secondary; what mattered most was not betraying his trust.
The second half began.
Both teams switched sides of the field.
After Sparkle initiated play with a pass to Sushang, she returned it, and the two skillfully maintained control over the rhythm with their back-and-forth exchanges.
Kobe aimed to elbow Sparkle, seeking retribution for her earlier maneuver against him.
Unexpectedly, Sparkle anticipated his move, feigning a stumble and dramatically rolling on the ground in mock pain.
Referee Aha blew the whistle. "One more foul, and you'll earn a yellow card."
Damn, biased officiating.
Cursing under his breath, Kobe glared at Sparkle before hastily turning to mark Sushang instead.
Sushang executed a long pass, sending the ball to Jingliu.
Jing Yuan swiftly slid in, intercepting the ball from beneath Jingliu's feet and passing it to Yanqing.
Yanqing had barely taken possession of the tech mobility ball when Tingyun charged forward and snatched it away.
Tingyun taunted, "Are you even capable, Little Brother Yanqing?"
Yanqing raised an eyebrow, momentarily taken aback.
Young players were most susceptible to provocation. Instantly spurred on, Yanqing chased after Tingyun, determined to regain the ball.
However, despite having similar physical attributes, the foxfolk's innate talent shone through—Yanqing found himself consistently outmaneuvered, unable to get a foothold. Tingyun's Marseille turn left him dazed, nearly disoriented.
Yanqing felt a growing sense of bewilderment—why did it seem like everyone knew this move except for him?
Just then, Guinaifen and Bailu rushed forward to intercept.
With a swift flick of his toe, Tingyun swiftly passed the ball over them, delivering it to Sparkle.
Tingyun entrusted the decision to shoot to Sparkle; success or failure now rested solely on her abilities.
Adjusting her stance slightly, Sparkle feigned a kick, aiming to deceive Fu Xuan with a deceptive move.
However, Fu Xuan remained unfazed. In the three-second glimpse of the future provided by her Dharma Eye, Sparkle did not actually strike the tech ball.
How could foreseeing events through the Dharma Eye be considered cheating? Given this venerable one's short stature, without relying on the Dharma Eye, would she even stand a chance at blocking shots?
Spotting an opportunity, Sparkle decisively kicked the ball, angling it precisely within Fu Xuan's reach.
Fu Xuan raised her delicate hand, forcefully smacking the ball away.
In that same instant,
Sparkle lightly leaped, propelling her right foot to meet the rebounded mobility ball with great force.
The mobility ball rapidly soared towards the upper inside corner of the goalpost, just beyond Fu Xuan's reachable height.
It was 1-1!
"Goal! It's in!" Jimmy exclaimed. "Unbelievable! Sparkle's precision in timing and angle for her shot is remarkable."
"Facing Grand Diviner Fu, the insurmountable goal guardian, she has shattered Fu's undefeated myth."
"However, this success owes much to Sparkle's reliable teammates. Without their assistance in creating the shooting opportunity, Sparkle wouldn't have scored so effortlessly."
"Now with a tied score of 1:1, who will ultimately claim victory?"
Fu Xuan's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Sparkle.
Sparkle had deliberately feigned weakness, knowing that once Fu Xuan returned the mobility ball, she would likely underestimate Sparkle's abilities.
While guarding and deflecting balls, Fu Xuan couldn't simultaneously predict the future, could she? Seizing this moment, Sparkle kicked the mobility ball to a spot beyond Fu Xuan's reach.
From that position, even if Fu Xuan jumped, she couldn't stretch far enough; she needed to take a few steps to the right first.
Cheering joyously, Sparkle bounded over to high-five her teammates.
After the regular match ended with equal scores, both teams entered overtime play.
Kobe and Sparkle felt increasingly anxious, particularly Sparkle, as she knew overtime would be her best chance to score. If no winner emerged during overtime, the game would proceed to the brutal penalty shootout phase.
In a penalty shootout, each team takes turns attempting goals until one successfully scores and claims victory.
No matter how she thought about it, she doubted Sampo could defend effectively against such odds!
Fortunately, Sparkle now saw glimmers of hope—Tingyun and the others were finally willing to assist her, which was a promising sign.
Following intense competition, with just five minutes left in the second half of overtime, Sparkle managed to narrowly kick in a goal.
The final score: 1-2, Hua Huo Team victorious.
Cheers erupted throughout the stadium.
Reporter Su Jinyan approached Kobe for the post-match interview.
"Lao Da, after losing this revival match, do you have any regrets?"
Kobe bared his gleaming white teeth. "A loss is a loss; there's nothing to regret. It's simple—you either win the championship or leave empty-handed."
Su Jinyan continued, "I heard that next time, the organizers might pair you with a renowned football superstar for the revival match."
Kobe's expression shifted abruptly. "F*ck! Who the hell are these organizers? Isn't this arrangement just cruel?"
Su Jinyan clarified, "They mean playing basketball together."
Relieved, Kobe responded, "Oh, well then, no problem."
At that moment, a poignant melody filled the stadium:
"It's been a long day without you, my friend, And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again..."
Kobe spread his arms wide, looked around, and shouted:
"Kids, I lost this revival match today."
"But I'll be back for the next one!"
The fans responded with enthusiastic cheers.
Jimmy remarked emotionally, "I must say, during this game, I truly witnessed the essence of competitive spirit."
"Although the first half of the match was chaotic, with frequent instances of kicking towards the wrong goal, elbowing, and sliding tackles,"
"in the crucial moments at the end, everyone shifted from playing for fun to striving wholeheartedly for victory, displaying an unprecedented unity."
"I believe this is what sportsmanship truly embodies."
"If we never meet again, may your mornings, afternoons, and evenings be filled with blessings."
"This has been your most beloved host, Jimmy, signing off."
Blade and Dan Heng exchanged glances before resuming their playful brawl.
A will-o'-the-wisp floated leisurely up to Su Jinyan.
"Hey kid, come here, I want to talk to you."
Su Jinyan looked closely; it was Tail Wei, Huohuo's grandpa.
"You should address me respectfully, understand? Right now, I'm even above your boss's boss."
Tail scoffed, "Fine, Uncle Su, this old fellow needs your assistance with something."
"What... Huohuo, that timid girl, her fearfulness is quite concerning. Is there any way to help improve her courage?"
"She insists on staying up late every night to watch horror movies, despite being terrified out of her wits. And she drags me along too."
"In the end, despite staying up with dark circles under her eyes, she's still as timid as ever. I truly worry she might one day die from sheer fright."
Su Jinyan pondered, "Ways to improve courage..."
As the Aeon of Joy, he indeed had the power to effortlessly alter Huohuo's timidity. However, doing so would erase part of her personality, which seemed inappropriate.
Su Jinyan spoke leisurely, "If you're asking about this, there is indeed a method."
"However, without experiencing some trials and personal growth, it wouldn't be quite right."
"I can devise intriguing challenges for Huohuo, you know~"
"After Huohuo overcomes these trials and undergoes transformation, looking back at her former self will undoubtedly bring a unique sense of fulfillment."
"What does she fear the most?"
Tail felt slightly exasperated. "Huohuo fears everything, but if we're talking about her greatest fear, it has to be Heliobus."
"The Xianzhou Luofu doesn't have ghosts, yet Huohuo insists that Heliobus resembles ghost fire."
"Tch, how so?"
Su Jinyan chuckled, "Alright, I understand. I'll arrange trials for Huohuo."
Tail continued, "Also, that girl doesn't have many friends; it would be best to help her make some more."
"And don't you dare say it was my idea," Tail warned, "or else I'll eat you alive."
Su Jinyan agreed, "Then it's settled. I will devise numerous trials for Huohuo. However, we must wait until I finish my current affairs first."
Tail sounded puzzled, "What other matters do you have? Haven't all the games been played?"
"I'm planning to gather some Aeons for a card game," Su Jinyan explained.
Tail looked at him with disdain, "Sure, keep spinning your tales."