Chapter 13: Things Are Getting Interesting (Second Update)

*Clap clap clap...*

No one knew who started it, but the onlookers began applauding in tacit agreement.

Yi Hui's expression was somewhat awkward. After all, striking a girl *there* during combat was hardly gentlemanly, but he could swear to the heavens—he absolutely hadn't done it on purpose!

Emilyka clutched her chest, her face flushed crimson. She glared resentfully at Baili Yuan, then fixed a fierce stare on Yi Hui. Since Baili Yuan only looked like a child, Emilyka couldn't bring herself to vent her anger on a kid, so she directed all her fury at the true culprit.

"Don't think you were the only one pulling tricks in the smoke! Detonate—Red Crystal Bomb!"

Yi Hui's body stiffened. From the corner of his eye, he caught a flash of red appearing behind him.

No time to hesitate. Yi Hui reacted instantly.

The long and short blades in his hands whipped through the air.

*Boom—*

A small mushroom cloud bloomed at Yi Hui's position.

Yi Hui burst out of the mushroom cloud in a sorry state, but he didn't appear to be seriously injured.

However, Emilyka clearly wasn't giving Yi Hui any breathing room. Before he could even steady his footing, a second wave of attacks followed close behind.

Yi Hui and Emilyka clashed fiercely.

Watching their battle, Baili Yuan began to grasp some of the mechanics, gaining an understanding of so-called basic ability combat.

What they compared most wasn't high-powered skills. Most were skills with moderate power but fast attack speed, high density, and extreme proficiency. Moreover, neither used many skills—their skill usage was integrated with combat techniques.

This was a battle mode testing combat technique and strategy. And both Yi Hui and Emilyka had solid fundamentals, so the fight was intense, yet neither inflicted serious damage on the other, gradually reaching a stalemate.

To break this deadlock, one had to be like Yi Hui at the start—use schemes and tricks to find a one-hit-kill opportunity.

When basic strength was roughly equal, the demands on overall personal quality were high, and neither had an easy time of it.

But no matter how fiercely the two fought, it had nothing to do with Baili Yuan. Baili Yuan rubbed his chin again, pondering how to get his hands on those Easter eggs.

The eggs on Yi Hui and Emilyka were temporarily out of reach. With Baili Yuan's human-form strength, rashly joining would only put him in danger.

And the Clown Egg was still in the middle of the battlefield—he couldn't make the first move there either.

So...

Baili Yuan shifted his gaze to the distance—to Hei Qi, who was worrying over his friend!

He had a Silver Egg on him too!

"Hey, Sister Wugengyue, is that man over there, the one called the 'Weakest Dragon,' also ranked in the top ten?" Baili Yuan pointed at the distant Hei Qi.

Looking at Hei Qi in the distance, Wugengyue frowned.

"Not at all. You could say his ranking is the bottom ten."

"Then what's with that title?"

"It was given by his classmates."

"Why?"

Wugengyue blinked.

"I heard Hei Qi's Crest is the extremely powerful Dragon Summoner. However, he can't even summon the first dragon his Crest grants him—it's as if the entire dragon race has rejected him. He can't form contracts with any other dragon species either. Without dragon support, the strength he can exert is pitiful, hence the title 'Weakest Dragon.'" Wugengyue explained.

"Dragon Summoner? What class is that? Is it like a Summoner?" Baili Yuan asked curiously.

"Dragon Summoner is a branch class of Summoner. You'll learn about it when you start school. Many mainstream classes have branch classes beneath them, each with their own characteristics. For example, Princess Emilyka's class is a Mage branch—Fire Elementalist. Dragon Summoner is a Summoner branch that can only summon and contract dragon species, and they naturally inspire affinity in dragons. The first contracted beast granted by the Crest is guaranteed to be a pure-blood dragon. Though dragon species are few, every one is exceptionally powerful with great potential. As long as a Dragon Summoner keeps contracting stronger dragons, becoming a powerhouse with their support is easy."

Baili Yuan raised an eyebrow, looking at the distant Hei Qi, feeling a moment of silence for him.

Such a powerful class, yet he couldn't even summon the initial pure-blood dragon granted by his Crest. This account is wasted—might as well delete and reroll.

But how should he approach him?

Suddenly, Baili Yuan's expression froze. He tugged at Wugengyue's clothes.

"What is it?" Wugengyue asked.

"Sister, could you stop poking my belly button?"

Wugengyue's expression stiffened, then she withdrew her hand.

"Couldn't help myself. Couldn't help myself."

Baili Yuan was speechless.

Through their interaction, Baili Yuan discovered Wugengyue wasn't as unapproachable as imagined. She was actually kind and patient. Her demeanor was simply because she was purely "three-no" (no expression, no tone, no reaction)—even when she had expressions, they were extremely subtle, unnoticeable unless you looked closely.

Still, communicating with someone who spoke without expression was indeed awkward.

"Sister Wugengyue, aren't you curious about that Yi Hui?" Baili Yuan suddenly asked.

"Not curious." Wugengyue replied instantly.

Baili Yuan's expression froze.

"He fought the Sixth's Big Sister to a draw. He likely has top-ten strength. Aren't you *really* not curious?" Baili Yuan pressed.

"Not curious. The Ranking Challenge tests total strength—it's not the same as basic combat." Wugengyue said.

"But... *I'm* curious!" Baili Yuan said.

"Hmm? But I don't know that person's situation. He's a freshman." Wugengyue said with some difficulty.

"I know someone who definitely knows about Yi Hui." Baili Yuan said.

"Who?"

"That Hei Qi over there!" Baili Yuan pointed at the distant Hei Qi.

...

Luo Er was acting as referee, but in reality, she had been secretly observing the distant Baili Yuan.

However, Baili Yuan just kept chatting with Wugengyue. Though curious, Luo Er couldn't discern Baili Yuan's situation.

Luo Er felt Baili Yuan wasn't a simple child. For instance, what Baili Yuan had shouted earlier—definitely not something an ordinary kid would say. And he had awakened his Crest at age five. Luo Er felt she needed to keep an eye on Baili Yuan.

She had a premonition—Baili Yuan was definitely an even more interesting existence than Yi Hui, that boy who could go toe-to-toe with Emilyka!

Her expectations weren't disappointed. Before long, judging by Baili Yuan's actions, he had taken an interest in the distant Hei Qi. Then, who knew what he said to Wugengyue, but she actually walked toward Hei Qi.

Luo Er: "Things are getting interesting."

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