Hu Liena quickly caught up with Ao Tian and the others.
Xiao Wu said, "Sister Liena, that guy named Yan isn't a good person. I feel like he's targeting Ao Tian."
Hu Liena exclaimed in surprise, "Really? How come I didn't notice? Brother Yan and Ao Tian met for the first time, how could he target Ao Tian?"
Gu Yuena laughed, "Your attention was all on Ao Tian just now, how could you have noticed? When that guy shook hands with Ao Tian, he secretly mobilized his soul power. You should understand what he's trying to do, right?"
When Hu Liena heard the first part of the sentence, her pretty face instantly turned bright red. Her behavior had been exposed by Gu Yuena in public, which was incredibly embarrassing.
She looked at Ao Tian and, finding that he wasn't looking at her, felt a pang of disappointment.
However, after hearing the second part of Gu Yuena's sentence, she was shocked and then felt a wave of fear.
Fortunately, Ao Tian didn't hold Yan against her, otherwise, Yan would probably be in grave danger.
She couldn't help but be infuriated by Yan's recklessness and audacity; describing him as utterly reckless was an understatement.
Hu Liena knew Ao Tian's abilities; that time, Ao Tian had carried her and several other girls, including Xiao Wu, out of Douluo Star—such skills were beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Yan dared to target Ao Tian; he was practically digging his own grave.
Ning Rongrong sneered, "That guy dared to treat Ao Tian like that, is he looking for death?"
Hu Liena immediately panicked and quickly said, "Ao Tian, Brother Yan was just being reckless for a moment, don't take it to heart."
Ao Tian laughed, "If I wanted to take it to heart, he would have vanished long ago."
Hu Liena breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you."
Xiao Wu asked curiously, "Sister Liena, what's your relationship with that Yan? Why are you so concerned about him?"
Hearing Xiao Wu's question, Hu Liena looked at Ao Tian and quickly explained, "I was taken in by the Spirit Hall when I was very young, and I was raised together with many other orphans. The Spirit Hall's training was very cruel. If it weren't for my brother and Brother Yan's care, I probably wouldn't have survived to the end."
"Does he like you?" Xiao Wu asked.
Hu Liena nodded and said, "Yes, although he has never expressed his feelings to me, I can sense it. However… I've always seen him as an older brother; I don't have any romantic feelings for him."
As she spoke, her gaze frequently drifted to Ao Tian, as if explaining herself to him.
Ao Tian remained calm, showing no emotion.
"Then why did he try to harm Master the moment they met?" Xiao Li asked疑惑地.
Ning Rongrong said, "Didn't you see how excited Sister Liena was when she rushed over? That Yan must be petty, jealous and resentful of Ao Tian."
"Is there such a narrow-minded person? Sister Liena didn't even say anything, and he already wanted to attack Master," Xiao Li said.
Ning Rongrong said in an educational tone, "Xiao Li, the world is so big, there are all kinds of people. You must keep your eyes open when you look for a boyfriend in the future, and never choose someone like this."
Xiao Li secretly glanced at Ao Tian and whispered, "I was bought by my master, and I will stay by his side to serve him for the rest of my life."
Ning Rongrong said, "That's good, we can take care of you if you stay."
Zhu Zhuqing, who had been silent all along, suddenly said, "Since that Yan is so petty, he will definitely not let it go and will continue to cause trouble for Ao Tian."
The women nodded slightly, thinking that Zhu Zhuqing was right.
Hu Liena hurriedly said, "I will definitely persuade Brother Yan not to cause trouble for Ao Tian when I get back."
Although Hu Liena was a little angry about Yan's petty behavior, she still regarded Yan as her older brother and naturally did not want Yan to provoke Ao Tian, because that would be tantamount to courting death.
"By the way, when did you return to Wuhun City?" Hu Liena asked.
"We just arrived at noon today," Xiao Wu said. "By the way, we came back to see you."
"What do you want with me?" Hu Liena asked curiously.
Xiao Wu said, "Let me introduce you to some new friends first."
She then introduced Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Li.
"Besides Ao Tian, we girls are planning to form a team to participate in the upcoming All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament under the name of the Spirit Hall. We only have five people right now, and we're thinking of bringing you in too."
Hu Liena glanced at Xiao Wu and the other girls and asked, "Including me, there are only six of us, and you're all probably a few years younger than me. With this kind of strength, we won't be able to achieve good results in the Soul Master Tournament."
She didn't know much about Gu Yuena and was unaware of her true strength, so she wasn't optimistic about Xiao Wu's suggestion.
Xiao Wu said, "Sister Liena, don't underestimate us just because we're younger than you. We've all reached the Soul Master level!"
Hu Liena shook her head, "That's not enough. You don't know, the teams from top academies all have Soul Masters, so Soul Master cultivation doesn't offer much of an advantage."
"Don't worry, we'll definitely win first place in the Soul Master Competition," Xiao Wu said.
Hu Liena continued to shake her head, "Our team from the Spirit Hall Academy has been decided. Including me, there are three Soul Kings, and the rest are all high-level Soul Masters. Winning first place is absolutely no problem."
Xiao Wu wanted to say something more, but Gu Yuena spoke first.
"Your teacher has agreed to let you join our team and represent the Spirit Hall Academy in the Soul Master Competition," Gu Yuena said.
Hu Liena was stunned and asked, "Really?"
"Really. We already talked to Sister Dong'er about it during lunch. She also said that once you come back, she'll let you train with us," Xiao Wu said.
"Alright, I'll ask the teacher when I get back."
...
The group spent several hours sightseeing in Wuhun City, returning to the Papal Palace together in the evening.
Bibi Dong had already arranged dinner and was waiting for them.
At dinner, Hu Liena asked, "Teacher, our original team was absolutely certain of winning the championship, but Xiao Wu and the others' cultivation levels are still relatively low, I'm worried..."
"Don't worry, Na'er's cultivation level is higher than mine," Bibi Dong said.
"Sister Na'er, you..." Hu Liena was shocked.
How could this be?
But since the words came from Bibi Dong, Hu Liena had no choice but to believe it.
"Sister Na'er is probably like Ao Tian, looking young, but her real age must be quite old, so the result of this Soul Master Competition is not in doubt at all," Hu Liena thought to herself.
"Lena, you should return to the academy tomorrow. I'll send someone with you then to announce the disbandment of the original team," Bibi Dong said.
Hu Liena shook her head and said, "Teacher, I have to go back to the academy tonight, otherwise my brother will worry."
Bibi Dong smiled and said, "What's there to worry about? I'll just send someone to inform Xie Yue."
Hu Liena said, "Teacher, I'd better go back to the academy first. I'll go back to the Pope's Palace after the team disbands tomorrow."
Actually, Hu Liena wasn't worried about her brother, but wanted to go back and persuade Yan.
If Yan really intended to deal with Ao Tian, that would be bad.
Bibi Dong didn't insist anymore and said, "Alright then, I'll send someone to take you back later."
"Okay."
...
In a secluded courtyard at the Spirit Hall Academy, Xie Yue and Yan were waiting anxiously.
"It's already dark, why hasn't Nana come back yet? Could she have really fallen victim to Ao Tian's poisonous attack?" Yan's tone was anxious as he paced back and forth, glancing outside every now and then, like an ant on a hot pan.
Hu Liena was his goddess, and the thought of her possibly being with another man made Yan feel incredibly uncomfortable, as if he'd swallowed a fly.
Xie Yue was equally agitated, standing up and saying, "Let's go out and look for her now. If we can't find her, we'll immediately go and see His Holiness the Pope. Nana absolutely cannot be harmed!"
There'll be another chapter later. I saw someone asking if there's a group; there isn't, and I don't think it's necessary.
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