thefictionvixens Chapter 549 Those Girls
Chapter 549 Those Girls
Chapter 549 Those Girls
Just as Ye Qifeng and his group arrived in Tiandou City, and Tiandou City was making preparations for the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.
All the advanced soul master academies within the Heaven Dou Imperial City's territory dispatched their elite student teams to converge on Heaven Dou City.
Blazing City.
At the gate of Blazing Fire Academy.
Huo Hong, with his fiery red beard and hair, was seeing off a team.
"The trainees are in your care now. Remember to bring them back safely."
He placed his hand on the shoulder of a middle-aged man with scorching yellow hair and beard, and solemnly instructed him.
The middle-aged man with fiery yellow hair and beard was named Huo Li. He was of the same generation as Huo Hong and was considered the latter's cousin. He was the strongest member of the Huo clan besides Huo Hong, a Soul Saint with a Soul Power of Level 79.
He serves as the vice dean of Blazing Fire Academy and is also the team leader for the team that went to Tiandou City to participate in the competition.
"Don't worry, big brother, I will protect them and bring them back to you safe and sound."
Huo Li made the same solemn promise, but then he suddenly changed his tone, saying in a slightly strange manner:
"However, I can't guarantee the same for my little niece."
Upon hearing this, a girl standing out from the crowd in the group behind him blushed instantly.
Huo Hong, who was about to nod in approval of Huo Li, almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
He wanted to say something, but seeing his daughter's blushing and shy expression, all his words ultimately turned into a sigh—
Alas, daughters grow up and leave home.
Huo Hong composed himself, shifting his gaze from his daughter to his son:
"Wushuang, as the captain of the Blazing Academy team, protecting your teammates is also your responsibility, understand?"
Wearing a gold and red team uniform, with a resolute face and an imposing aura, Huo Wushuang immediately stepped forward and loudly guaranteed:
"Yes, Father, I will definitely protect everyone, and protect my sister!"
"Hmm, a promising student," Huo Hong nodded in satisfaction, then looked around at all the members of the Blazing Fire Academy team.
—The Blazing Academy team consists of Captain Huo Wushuang, Vice Captain Huo Wu, official members Huo Lie, Huo Yun, Huo Yu, Huo Jun, and Huo Chui, as well as three or four substitute members who serve as replacements in emergency situations.
Huo Hong's eyes gleamed with fervent light as his gaze swept across the face of each elite student:
"Children, the Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies is about to begin. This is a grand event, and also an opportunity. It can be said to be an important opportunity or a turning point in your Soul Master career."
"In this competition, you can fully demonstrate your strength to defeat your opponents, win glory for yourselves, and of course, win honor for our Blazing Academy and spread its reputation."
So, keep up the good work, kids.
"I hope you achieve great results in this competition, and return home safely with honor."
Huo Hong's deep voice contained a rich fire-attribute soul power, which resonated with the soul power of the Blazing Fire Academy team members. The team members' emotions were instantly ignited, and they all shouted:
"oh--"
Finally, Huo Hong walked to his son, Huo Wushuang, patted him on the shoulder, and said earnestly:
"Wushuang, strive to achieve good results for our academy. The qualifiers and the qualifying rounds are not the end. Let's look further ahead. The goal of the Blazing Academy team should be the finals."
Huo Wushuang immediately patted his chest and answered with full confidence:
"Father, don't worry, with my sister here, the finals are a piece of cake!"
"Stop relying on your sister for everything. Can't you do something to make me proud?"
Huo Hong slapped Huo Wushuang hard on the forehead, looking utterly exasperated. Then, he began to lecture Huo Wushuang, who was clutching his head and hissing in shock:
"Your sister is our Blazing Academy team's secret weapon. In the early stages, don't let her play against weaker teams, or you won't even have a chance to make a move."
"The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is a great training opportunity. You little brats, get out there and train hard. It will do you good."
After a pause, Huo Hong changed the subject slightly and continued:
"However, don't underestimate the teams from other colleges; they're not to be underestimated either."
"There's only one Blazing Academy team with combat power like your sister, and frankly, the others, including yourself, aren't that great."
"If you encounter a powerful opponent, don't force it if you can't win, especially the team led by the Seven Winds Saint. If you encounter them, just admit defeat. There's nothing shameful about it."
"Anyway, your first priority is to protect your sister's safety. Everything else can come later, understand?"
Huo Wushuang nodded repeatedly:
"Yes, Father, I understand."
With a satisfied expression that said "this child is teachable," Huo Hong turned around and looked at Huo Wu standing next to Huo Wushuang. A kind smile instantly appeared on his face, which was covered with a fiery red beard, and his eyes were full of doting affection.
At this moment, Huo Wu stood gracefully beside Huo Wushuang, but she had no interest in listening to the conversation between her father and brother.
She seemed lost in thought, a demure yet alluring blush on her exquisite face, lost in her own thoughts.
Huo Wu is the only female member of the entire Blazing Academy team, and also the tallest.
At nineteen years old, she is a full 1.8 meters tall, and standing in the group, she truly stands out from the crowd and attracts attention.
Huo Wu was extremely beautiful with a perfectly proportioned figure. The burgundy dress suited her perfectly, and her long, dark red hair, styled in a beautiful updo, made her look like a stunning flame that could melt any man.
In addition, the wine-red flame-shaped pattern adorning her forehead and the metal choker on her slender neck gave her an extra touch of unique charm.
Noticing Huo Wu's flushed face and dazed expression, Huo Hong immediately knew what she was thinking. He felt terrible and couldn't help but mutter curses under his breath:
"That brat Ye Qifeng stole my daughter's heart, leaving nothing for his old father. He's despicable, utterly despicable!"
However, he didn't dare say these words to Huo Wu's face, otherwise he would most likely be punished by his own daughter's disdain.
Huo Hong shook his head, suppressing his displeasure, and moved closer to Huo Wu, smiling obsequiously as he said, going along with her wishes:
"My dear daughter, when you meet Ye Qifeng in Tiandou City, remember to give him my regards and tell him to visit our Blazing Fire City more often."
Regardless of the circumstances, although Ye Qifeng is despicable, he is indeed a good candidate to be a son-in-law. Whether it is his status, position, talent, strength, or character and temperament, he is extremely outstanding.
Besides, that boy is really good to his daughter. He sends her all sorts of good things, and even he and his son Huo Wushuang benefit from it.
However, that kid is good in every way, except that he doesn't come to Blazing Fire City often, and he's been gone for several years at a time, leaving Huo Wu alone in her empty room until now.
If it weren't for the fact that the guy kept in touch with his daughter and frequently sent her nice things, I would have thought he had forgotten that there was a girl in Blazing Fire City who still had feelings for him.
Hmm, should we just send our daughter to live with him?
What if they're apart for too long and that guy really falls for someone else and forgets about Huo Wu?
But if that happens, won't I never see my daughter again?
Ugh, my head hurts.
Huo Hong was caught in a dilemma.
Huo Wu was engrossed in her own world and had no idea what Huo Hong was thinking.
It wasn't until she heard her father mention Ye Qifeng's name that she finally snapped out of her daze and looked at Huo Hong with a somewhat blank expression:
"Father, what are you saying?"
"Hiss—, so you weren't even listening to me? What a waste of my feelings." Huo Hong took a long breath, but couldn't bring himself to be angry in front of his beloved daughter, so he could only turn his face away and cough lightly twice.
"Cough cough, it's nothing."
However, Huo Wu had no intention of letting him off the hook; her beautiful dark red eyes immediately widened in anger.
"Wait, I heard you mention Ye Qifeng. Tell me, what happened to him?"
Huo Hong nearly choked, and it took him a while to catch his breath. Helplessly, he rephrased what he had just said in a different way:
"Daughter, when you see Ye Qifeng in Tiandou City, please give him my regards. If possible, bring him back to our Blazing Fire City as a guest."
Huo Wu immediately understood Huo Hong's meaning, and her face flushed again:
"Ah? Father, is this what you were talking about?"
Huo Hong glanced at his daughter with annoyance:
"Otherwise, what did you think I was talking about?"
Faced with Huo Hong's teasing, Huo Wu didn't back down. She curled her lip, put her hands on her hips, and instantly exuded a much stronger aura than him.
"Who knows you? Maybe you were just saying bad things about him."
"Let me tell you, Ye Qifeng is my man, and he will be your future son-in-law. You are not allowed to bully him."
What are you saying? Bully him? How dare I? Besides, do I even have the ability?
Huo Hong was speechless and didn't want to say anything more.
He felt that if the name "Night Seven Wind" was mentioned again, he would be driven mad by that kid sooner or later, or rather, driven to death by jealousy.
"Alright, you should get going."
…………
Not long after.
One by one, everyone boarded the carriage, bid farewell to Dean Huo Hong, and began their journey.
Huo Li, Huo Wushuang, and Huo Wu, uncle and nephew, rode in one carriage, while the other students of the Blazing Fire Academy team rode in two separate carriages.
Three carriages traveled in front, followed by more than a dozen soul master guards from the Huo clan, responsible for protecting the safety of the students who were heading to Tiandou City to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.
Blazing Fire City is located in the south of Heavenly Dou City, not far away, only a little over 100 kilometers away.
"Wu Shuang, Huo Wu, you two can arrange your own itinerary from now on. Just make sure you arrive in Tian Dou City before the start of the competition. Don't bother me unless necessary."
Once inside the carriage, Huo Li casually chose a couch, gave an instruction, and then sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and entered a meditative state.
Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu, the brother and sister, looked at each other but didn't say anything.
Fire-attribute Soul Masters are like that—free-spirited and straightforward. They do whatever comes to mind and act decisively. Their uncles are no exception.
"Sister, shall we go directly to Heaven Dou City, or...?"
Huo Wushuang withdrew his gaze and looked at Huo Wu, asking for her opinion in a tentative tone.
"Let's meet up with Bing'er first. We've arranged to meet at the intersection ahead, which is the only way to reach Tiandou City from the three cities of Chihuo, Tianshui, and Shenfeng."
Huo Wu rested her jade-like hand on the windowsill, comfortably reclining in the window seat. Her straightforward and melodious voice traveled through the air to Huo Wushuang's ears.
"Oh, that's good."
Huo Wushuang seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
"Hmm?" Huo Wu instantly sensed the insincerity in his words. "Are you hiding something from me?"
"Uh, that..."
Huo Wushuang hesitated for a moment, but after thinking about it, he decided it was better to tell the truth:
"Little sister, there's something I need to tell you first. The people from Shenfeng City also want to travel with us, and I can't refuse, so..."
"So you agreed?" Huo Wu rolled her eyes at him. "Was it Feng Xiaotian who contacted you?"
Huo Wushuang scratched his head sheepishly and honestly admitted, "Yes."
"Is that guy still not giving up?"
Huo Wu's eyebrows suddenly furrowed, clearly indicating that she was somewhat unhappy.
"Sister, I'm not."
Seeing this, Huo Wushuang quickly tried to explain and quell his sister's anger.
"No need to explain, I know you're not doing this to help him."
But Huo Wu didn't seem angry at all; instead, she waved her hand dismissively to interrupt him.
"Huh?" Huo Wushuang was taken aback for a moment. "Sister, you agree? You agree to let Feng Xiaotian come with us?"
"Of course I agree, why wouldn't I?" Huo Wu said in an extremely calm tone.
"Let him come if he wants; it's not like I'll lose a single piece of my flesh."
"Furthermore, the three elemental cities of Blazing Fire City, Skywater City, and Divine Wind City are allies and have a long-standing relationship. Setting off together is not a bad thing and can help strengthen the connection between the younger generation of both sides."
After saying that, she glanced sideways at her brother, her eyes filled with a hint of anger:
"What, do you think your sister is an unreasonable person?"
"Uh, no, no." Huo Wushuang quickly shook her head, while simultaneously flattering him, "Little sister, you're the most sensible."
"That's more like it."
Huo Wu immediately beamed, seemingly quite pleased, but then her tone shifted again:
"But I have to make this clear beforehand: if Feng Xiaotian dares to harass me, I won't tolerate him. Don't blame me for beating him up then."
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Huo Wushuang was speechless for a moment, and at the same time silently mourned for Feng Xiaotian in his heart:
"Brother Xiaotian, may you rest in peace!"
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As the group from Blazing Fire Academy set off for Heaven Dou City, another group from Heaven Water City, more than ten kilometers away, also left the city gates and embarked on their journey to Heaven Dou City.
It was a group from Tianshui College.
This group's composition was almost identical to that of the Blazing Fire Academy group, consisting of a Soul Saint-level leader, eleven team members, and more than ten Knight Soul Masters as guards.
The only difference was that the group from Tianshui Academy was entirely composed of women, each of whom was extremely beautiful and had her own unique charm.
(End of this chapter)