Chapter 0245: Follow

Chapter 0245: Follow

The Three Yao brothers landed at three different spots outside the arena.

As they touched the ground, they immediately regained their senses, each looking bewildered as they recalled how they were knocked off the stage.

The spectators in the audience seats wore the same expression as the Three Yao brothers. They were all dumbfounded!

The seemingly invincible Three Yao, who had previously dominated opponents at the ninth level of the Martial Body stage and won multiple matches in a row, had just been defeated by Qin Yun!

Qin Yun had only just reached the eighth level of the Martial Body stage, and he was under many restrictions on the arena, with no apparent chance of winning, but he still emerged victorious.

Lan Fengjin, with her sun-kissed complexion, was equally flustered, though it wasn’t as obvious.

The usually cold Xue Ziyeh, with her flushed oval face, was deeply embarrassed.

The entire audience let out cries of "Impossible!" Many spectators believed that Qin Yun couldn’t have beaten the Three Yao and accused him of cheating, hoping the old referee would intervene.

The old referee checked the Three Yao’s injuries and found that they were only mentally disoriented, having suffered a mental attack that left their physical bodies unharmed.

"We're fine, we lost!" Da Yao, having regained some composure, looked at Qin Yun with admiration and shouted, "We lost fair and square."

At this, the entire arena erupted. The Three Yao had actually admitted their defeat!

Da Yao was very clear about what had just happened. They had been hit by a powerful mental energy attack from Qin Yun. As practitioners of mental energy, they understood just how formidable Qin Yun’s mental energy was.

Even with their defenses, they were powerless against such a devastating mental attack.

Part of the reason was their over-reliance on mental energy!

Their sensitivity to mental energy fluctuations made them vulnerable to such attacks, especially since their mental energy cultivation wasn’t advanced enough.

The old referee also shouted, "Qin Yun wins this match, the Three Yao are defeated!"

Qin Yun, however, was beaming with satisfaction as he walked off the arena, heading to the battle hall to pay the crystal coins and have the elder schedule his next match.

"Youngster, I told you so! Those three were nothing, right?" the elder said with a laugh.

Qin Yun had originally been a bit upset with the old man but now had to admit that the Three Yao were indeed nothing. He nodded.

"Of course, they’re nothing, but only to you! To others, they’re very strong," the elder chuckled. "You’re Master Du’s student, and you’ve mastered the Jushensha, which is specifically designed to counter their mental energy."

Qin Yun smiled, "Senior, I misjudged you earlier. Sorry about that!"

"No problem, next I’ll arrange an easier opponent for you, and you’ll be up in the evening," the elder grinned. "As a student of Old Man Du, I’ll give you a little favor."

Qin Yun gave a sly smile, clasped his fists at the elder, and then left the battle hall, heading up the stairs to the audience seats...

Xue Ziyeh, her face flushed, whispered to Lan Fengjin, "Sister Lan, do we really have to kiss Qin Yun?"

Lan Fengjin, looking annoyed, said, "We have no other choice. If we don’t agree, he’ll definitely accuse us of being untrustworthy. We’re women, but we can’t be like some men who break their promises."

"What’s there to be afraid of? It’s just a kiss on the cheek! It’s no big deal, and only the three of us will know! He wouldn’t dare tell anyone, especially not his wife, Xiao Yuelan. If she found out, he’d be in serious trouble."

Hearing Lan Fengjin’s words, Xue Ziyeh seemed to feel a bit more at ease and nodded slightly, whispering, "Thank goodness we didn’t agree to a kiss on the lips, or else..."

Qin Yun walked over with a smile, his eyes bright with joy as he looked at the two beauties. Lan Fengjin and Xue Ziye were standing at the very back where there were no seats, a standing area with few people around.

Lan Fengjin gave him a fierce glare. "Those three losers, the San Yao brothers, are such cowards. They actually lost to you. I must have misjudged them."

"So… you won't forget the promise you made to me, right?" Qin Yun's eyes sparkled as he spoke.

"Yes," Lan Fengjin reluctantly agreed in a low voice.

Qin Yun was clearly pleased with himself, grinning. "A deal's a deal. Well done!"

"Qin Yun, how did you defeat them?" Xue Ziye asked curiously.

Lan Fengjin also looked at him, waiting for his answer.

Qin Yun replied seriously, "I used a mental energy attack! Those three brothers cultivate mental energy, but they aren't proficient enough and have significant flaws."

"They are good at mental control, but their mental defenses are weak. Moreover, they need to work together as a trio to control it effectively."

"They used their mental energy to set up a triangular formation, which covered the area with their mental presence. Once I released my mental energy, I followed their mental threads and struck directly at the core of their spirits."

Both Lan Fengjin and Xue Ziye were secretly impressed. They had no idea the process was so intricate.

Lan Fengjin, in particular, gained a deeper understanding of Qin Yun's mental energy prowess.

"I wonder if it's because Blue Spirit Star Palace lacks strong mental energy users. Otherwise, those three wouldn't have such huge flaws! In a real fight, they wouldn't stand a chance against me."

Qin Yun smiled slightly. "Of course, even without mental energy, I could take them down if I fought with all I had."

Lan Fengjin said enviously, "You young man, your mental energy is strong, your Rune talent is exceptional, and your Martial Soul is top-notch. You're making people jealous."

"Sister Lan, you're in the Martial Body stage. That's something to be envious of too!" Qin Yun laughed. He knew that his Nine Yang Spirit Soul had played a significant role in his abilities.

However, the Nine Yang Spirit Soul had a deep connection with Xie Qirou and Qin Yun's mother, though Qin Yun wasn't fully aware of it.

In the evening, it was time for Qin Yun to fight again.

This time, Qin Yun's opponent was a middle-aged man from Ling Martial Academy. Although he was in the eighth level of the Martial Body stage, his strength was quite weak. Qin Yun simply roared the Heavenly Lion Roaring Sky Sound twice and sent his opponent flying off the dueling arena.

Qin Yun won easily again. He had now accumulated seven million Xuan points, and with another three million, he could challenge the Advanced Duelist and fight Zhou Zhonghui.

The dueling arena event ended, and Qin Yun returned to the Heavenly Prodigy Academy excitedly, heading back to the small building by the river.

"Go clean up your face," Lan Fengjin followed him, gave him a sideways glance, and snorted.

Qin Yun hurriedly washed his face and sat down on a chair, grinning. "You can start now!"

Lan Fengjin sighed, noticing Xue Ziye's shyness. Although she felt a bit embarrassed too, she decisively leaned over and kissed Qin Yun's handsome cheek.

Qin Yun only felt a wild and alluring fragrance brush against him, his cheek warming slightly, but there wasn't any extraordinary sensation like the novels described.

Seeing this, Xue Ziye, despite her usual coldness, now looked shy and flustered. She bit her lip, closed her eyes, and leaned toward Qin Yun's other cheek, her lips gently touching his handsome face.

Qin Yun took a light breath of her captivating fragrance and grinned. "Now it's my turn, heh."

Lan Fengjin crossed her arms in front of her chest, standing there coolly. Seeing Qin Yun's excited expression, she scoffed. "You young man, look at how happy you are! Come on, kiss my cheek."

Qin Yun didn't hesitate and quickly kissed Lan Fengjin's cheek.

Lan Fengjin humphed, "How boring!"

Xue Ziyeh lowered her head slightly, and before long, Qin Yun lightly kissed her smooth, fair cheek, making her cheeks flush with a charming blush.

"Ziyeh, your cheeks are better than Sister Lan's!" Qin Yun grinned.

"Of course, after all, Ziyeh is young and has fair skin and a beautiful appearance. Unlike me, who is dark and not so beautiful or attractive. Why would anyone want to kiss me?" Lan Fengjin said, pursing her lips. She sat on a chair and poured water into three cups.

Lan Fengjin wasn't particularly beautiful, and her skin was more of a wheat color, but she exuded a wild charm. Especially when she wore shorts, showcasing her toned waist and long legs, she exuded an irresistible allure. Her blend of toughness and subtle femininity gave her a magnetic presence.

"I'm going back to my room to practice. My Martial Soul hasn't fully recovered yet," Xue Ziyeh said, then rushed into her room.

Qin Yun laughed. "I didn't expect Ziyeh to have such a feminine side. When I first met her, I thought she was as tough and fierce as you."

"That's young love, you brat. You don't understand women at all," Lan Fengjin said with a light laugh.

"Still, Sister Lan is the best—straightforward and direct. I like that about you!" Qin Yun said, taking the cup she handed him with a smile.

Lan Fengjin gave him a seductive look and said coquettishly, "I thought you only liked those fair and gentle women. Do you really like someone like me, a rugged and wild woman?"

Qin Yun drank a cup of water and smiled, "I like both!"

Lan Fengjin rolled her eyes, then stood up. Just as she was about to head back to her room, she sensed three presences approaching from outside.

"The Three Yaos have arrived!" Qin Yun sensed it as well, and his expression shifted slightly. "Why are they here? Are they still unsatisfied about their loss?"

Knock, knock, knock!

Someone was knocking on the door!

Lan Fengjin quickly went over and opened the door, only to see three handsome youths standing outside.

"Senior Aunt Lan, hello!" The three youths greeted her simultaneously, bowing politely.

"What's going on? Come in and let's talk," Lan Fengjin said, inviting them into the hall.

Qin Yun was taken aback. The Three Yaos actually called Lan Fengjin Senior Aunt, indicating her high seniority.

"Hello, what can we do for you?" Qin Yun asked with a smile.

"Qin Yun, we want to follow you!" Da Yao said, and the other two nodded repeatedly.

"Follow me?" Qin Yun was surprised and looked at Lan Fengjin, who was also a little startled.