He Jingjing's eyes blurred, and she didn't know where Zhou Yuanyuan got such a fast speed. When the flame in He Jingjing's hand flew out, Zhou Yuanyuan had already blocked in front of Cao Yizhi. Before He Jingjing could see clearly, Zhou Yuanyuan had instantly grabbed the bean-sized flame and held it in her palm.
Seeing that Zhou Yuanyuan did not scream as expected, He Jingjing was stunned.
Her flame is not an ordinary flame, but a flame condensed from spiritual power. When she was in Yushan Sect, He Jingjing had tried it. Such a flame could melt a hole in a steel knife.
Furthermore, when He Jingjing released the flame in her rage, she didn't sever the spiritual energy connection between the flame and her body. In principle, as long as He Jingjing had enough spiritual energy, the flame would continue to burn and would not go out. The flame would only disappear when He Jingjing stopped feeding spiritual energy into it.
If Zhou Yuanyuan reached out to catch it, shouldn't she be bloodied and crying out in pain? He Jingjing stared at Zhou Yuanyuan's jade-white hand, somewhat stunned.
Could Zhou Yuanyuan also be a cultivator? And one with a higher level of cultivation than herself? No! Impossible! Fairy Xiuyun had said that spiritual roots weren't found everywhere. She had chosen He Jingjing to enter the secret realm with her because she was the only one in all of Kyoto City who possessed spiritual roots. What was Zhou Yuanyuan? Even if she was General Zhou's great-granddaughter and possessed the splendor of the mortal world, it was impossible for her to still possess spiritual roots, right? If Zhou Yuanyuan truly could cultivate, what advantage did He Jingjing have over her?
Brother Ziqing had always liked Zhou Yuanyuan, and only half a year ago did he stop being so cold to her. If Zhou Yuanyuan could also cultivate, would that mean that Brother Ziqing would like her again? No! No way! Brother Ziqing was hers, and no one could take him away from her!
Was it definitely due to dazzlement, or was it because he hadn't actually used his spiritual energy? After all, he had only just learned the "Fiery Art", so it was possible that there would be some minor mistakes when performing it.
For a moment, He Jingjing's mind was in a mess. Sometimes she thought that her "Fire Art" should have been successfully performed, and sometimes she thought that she might be dazzled and the "Fire Art" was not successfully performed.
"He Jingjing, you're such a moron! You never use your brain when you do things." Zhou Yuanyuan sneered after crushing He Jingjing's spiritual flame. I really don't know if He Jingjing did it intentionally or not. With so many people here, she actually unleashed a spiritual flame to deal with Cao Yizhi. Did she think the situation wasn't serious enough? He Jingjing was just a novice cultivator at the second level of Qi training. Did she think she could do whatever she wanted in Kyoto City just because she had the title of "cultivator"?
"Why am I stupid? You two insulted me like this, and you still expect me to let you go?" He Jingjing's eyes were full of anger. It's true that He Jingjing's brain circuit is different from that of ordinary people. Many people will be more humble after they have strength, but He Jingjing is different. Once she has a little ability, she can't wait to show off to the whole world. Ever since she introduced Qi into her body, He Jingjing has imagined countless times that she has become a high-ranking "immortal". If she has the chance, she will definitely go back to Kyoto to show off. If you don't return home in glory, it's like walking in the night in brocade clothes! How can He Jingjing be willing to accept this?
Taking advantage of Cao Yizhi and Zhou Yuanyuan's "offense" against her, He Jingjing deliberately displayed her monastic skills in this crowded place, hoping to gain everyone's admiration. He Jingjing still remembered Wu Xiuyun's glory in Kyoto City clearly. Even her grandfather, He Shumin, who was known as an "old fox", would fawn over Wu Xiuyun when he saw her.
"Idiot!" Zhou Yuanyuan rolled her eyes, not intending to continue arguing with He Jingjing. After all, this was a public place, and Zhou Yuanyuan didn't like being watched. Furthermore, Zhou Yuanyuan had easily extinguished He Jingjing's Qi Refining Stage spiritual flame.
Zhou Yuanyuan was simply angry at He Jingjing for "not understanding the rules." Cao Yizhi was just an ordinary person, and the cultivation world had a rule that cultivators could never attack ordinary people except in life-or-death situations. Had Zhou Yuanyuan not been there today, He Jingjing's flames would surely have killed Cao Yizhi. If something happened to Cao Yizhi, did He Jingjing think her title of "cultivator" would allow her to avoid punishment? The special operations team Zhou Yuanyuan belonged to existed solely to eliminate "all kinds of species" that disrupted order.
"Zhou Yuanyuan, I know you are jealous of me. Let me tell you~! Jealousy is useless. If you want to be the same person as me, you can only wait until you are born into a good family in your next life!" He Jingjing was a little angry, but then she thought of Wen Ziqing's "consideration" to her in the past few months, and she couldn't help feeling complacent.
Humph! No matter how outstanding you are, Zhou Yuanyuan, it's useless without spiritual roots. Brother Ziqing's choice of me was the biggest blow to Zhou Yuanyuan.
Seeing the undisguised pride on He Jingjing's face, Zhou Yuanyuan wished she could use the real "Fire Art" to let her taste its power.
Looking at the several eyes around her that were constantly looking at her, Zhou Yuanyuan suppressed her inner desire, but she was still very angry. Zhou Yuanyuan flicked her fingertips a few times in the dark, and inserted the three newly formed ice needles into several major acupoints of He Jingjing.
Zhou Yuanyuan's actions were too fast and secretive. After He Jingjing was hit, she didn't even know that she was being punished by Zhou Yuanyuan.
He Jingjing only felt a sharp pain in several of her acupuncture points, and then the spiritual energy in her body was sealed and could no longer be mobilized at all.
He Jingjing's face changed drastically. Ever since she successfully channeled Qi into her body, she'd undergone a profound transformation, as if completely reborn. Not only did she walk with a lightness of spirit, but she also felt filled with strength. Now that her spiritual energy was sealed, He Jingjing felt as if a weight of several thousand pounds had been placed upon her once lithe frame, choking her breath.
He Jingjing was only at the second level of Qi training, and the spiritual flame she had just released had already drained half of her spiritual energy. Zhou Yuanyuan's sudden move made things even worse for He Jingjing.
Who is it? Who is speaking up for Zhou Yuanyuan?
He Jingjing glanced around the hall, catching sight of Wen Ziqing a few meters away. A chill welled up in her heart. Yes, Brother Ziqing must have disliked her bullying Zhou Yuanyuan, so he'd come to her aid. Remembering Wen Ziqing's Foundation Establishment stage, He Jingjing couldn't help but wince. She hadn't forgotten Wen Ziqing's reputation for ruthlessness within the sect; only a few months had passed, and she'd gotten a little carried away.
"Brother Ziqing, I...I didn't do it on purpose. It was Zhou Yuanyuan who targeted me, so I..."
After being exposed by He Jingjing, Wen Ziqing had no choice but to stand up and stare at Zhou Yuanyuan who was a few meters away with an embarrassed look on his face.
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