Just then, a series of footsteps sounded outside the courtyard, clear and hurried.

"I wonder which elder this newcomer is from? Is he a male or female disciple? It's quite intriguing." The first person's words carried a hint of inquiry and anticipation.

"I hope she's a gentle and lovely junior sister, not like Feng Qingyu, who's practically a tigress!" The second person lowered his voice, his words laced with a hint of mockery, yet he couldn't hide his fear of Feng Qingyu's reputation.

"Hey, you'd better watch what you say. If Feng Qingyu hears you, your life will be in danger." The third person quickly reminded him, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension.

The four of them were chatting and laughing, but when they pushed open the courtyard gate, their smiles froze instantly.

“Feng…Feng Qingyu!” Xiao Xuan, who was walking at the very front, stammered in fear, his mouth agape as if he had witnessed something unbelievable.

At this moment, Bai Mingxuan revealed his usual harmless smile and said softly, "Sister Yu, so you're here too."

Shangguan Yunqing nodded politely to Feng Qingyu, then turned his gaze to Chu Yifan, whose face was pale, and a smile of anticipation appeared on his lips.

Chu Yifan, the very one who had been privately discussing Feng Qingyu earlier, was now trembling with fear.

Feng Qingyu flashed and appeared beside Chu Yifan like a ghost, her face bearing her signature smile, but behind that smile lay a burning rage. She grabbed Chu Yifan's ear, her tone laced with threat.

"Chu... Yi... Fan, it's been a few days, and your skin is starting to itch again, isn't it?"

Seeing this, the others tacitly took a few steps back, making room for the "little episode" between Feng Qingyu and Chu Yifan.

Shangguan Yunqing raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a gentle and refined smile, and then slowly spoke: "Sister Yao, may I ask which elder you have become a disciple of?"

Bai Mingxuan and Xiao Xuan, who were standing to the side, echoed this sentiment, nodding their heads slightly as if drawn by the same force, their eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation.

"Yes, yes, yes! We're just as curious about this!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao unconsciously turned her gaze to Feng Qingyu, who was standing not far away.

Seeing this, Feng Qingyu simply waved her hand to indicate that she didn't need to worry about it. Then she led Chu Yifan out of the courtyard. Immediately afterwards, Chu Yifan's pig-like screams came from outside the courtyard.

Upon hearing the voice, Xiao Xuan involuntarily raised his hand to wipe the fine beads of sweat from his forehead, let out a long breath, and the tension on his face instantly dissipated.

"Phew! Thank goodness, it wasn't me."

Bai Mingxuan shook his head repeatedly, a playful smile playing on his lips, his eyes revealing both sympathy and a hint of barely perceptible schadenfreude.

"Alas! It's truly heartbreaking to hear, and brings tears to the eyes of all who hear it. Brother Chu, it seems you'll have to undergo another 'transformation' this time."

“Junior Sister Yao, I am Bai Mingxuan, a member of the Bai family, and currently an eight-star Firewood Light Spirit Sect member. I am honored to have been accepted as a disciple by the Fourth Elder. May I ask what kind of spiritual power you possess, Junior Sister?” Bai Mingxuan spoke with a touch of gentleness and elegance, his gaze sincere as he looked at Lu Lingxi Yao.

Lu Lingxi smiled slightly, her brows sparkling with confidence, "Fire, Wood, and Lightning elements, Spirit Sect level two."

"You're also a third-elemental user?!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Mingxuan's eyes flashed with surprise, and he involuntarily raised his voice, but then quickly covered up his embarrassment.

He exclaimed sincerely, "Excellent! In the future, we'll all have to rely on you, Junior Sister, to face Sister Yu's challenges."

As he said this, he playfully winked.

Seeing this, Xiao Xuan quickly tugged at Bai Mingxuan's sleeve and gestured with his eyes for him to restrain himself so as not to say anything inappropriate.

He then introduced himself: "Junior Sister Yao, my name is Xiao Xuan, I come from the Xiao family of Cloud Mist City. I specialize in earth-type spiritual power and am currently a nine-star Spirit Master. I am fortunate to be a disciple of the Third Elder."

At this moment, Shangguan Yunqing slowly walked into the crowd. His smile was like the warm spring sun, gentle and refined, and his voice was so gentle that it could melt the coldest ice.

"My name is Shangguan Yunqing. I have been favored by the Grand Elder and taken under his wing. I cultivate lightning-type spiritual power and have reached the fifth level of the Spirit King realm. If you have time in the future, Junior Sister, Yunqing would like to spar with you. What do you think?"

Lu Lingxi nodded slightly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation for the challenges ahead. "Yes, that's fine. I hope you'll go easy on me, Senior Brother."

Shangguan Yunqing smiled slightly, then pointed to the door, where Chu Yifan was being reprimanded by Feng Qingyu.

"The one who got beaten is Chu Yifan, the Fifth Elder's disciple, with a nine-star cultivation level in the Metal element; Feng Qingyu is the Second Elder's beloved disciple, with a two-star cultivation level in the Fire element."

Each of these individuals, with their unique personality and extraordinary talent, has become the focus of attention.

Xiao Xuan, like a warrior who has walked out of an ancient battlefield, is tall and strong. His bronze skin shines with an indomitable light in the sunlight. His dark and deep eyes seem to be able to see into people's hearts. Wild and unruly, coupled with his tough and domineering features, he exudes a kingly demeanor that looks down on the world, making people feel awe involuntarily.

Bai Mingxuan, on the other hand, was a different story. He was tall and slender, with fair skin like jade. His features were as exquisite as a carefully sculpted work of art, and his eyes were bright and clear, like a mountain spring that cleansed the soul. Every move he made exuded an unadorned charm and cuteness that made people feel happy involuntarily.

Shangguan Yunqing is a man who combines handsomeness and unruliness. He is tall and has distinct features. He appears to be unrestrained and carefree, but in reality, he is deep and profound. The sharp glint in his eyes makes people dare not underestimate him. Beneath his sword-like eyebrows are slender peach blossom eyes. His eyes are affectionate yet sharp, as if they can see through all the beauty in the world, and can freeze people's hearts in an instant. Beneath his high nose bridge, his lips, which are of moderate thickness, always wear a dazzling smile, making people lose themselves in his gentle charm.

Chu Yifan, on the other hand, represents youthful vigor. He has broad shoulders and a narrow waist, a slender and well-proportioned figure, a handsome face, and eyes like stars. Between his brows, there is both the innocence and vitality of youth, as well as a sense of righteousness, like the rising sun, warm and full of hope.

As for Feng Qingyu, she has a fiery personality, like a summer downpour, passionate and direct; whether in her speech, behavior or temperament, she is full of unique charm, making people sigh that she is a very interesting and rare woman.

These five individuals, each with distinct personalities, are all exceptionally talented. No wonder they were recognized by the elders and accepted as their personal disciples.

After a few seconds of silence, Bai Mingxuan paused slightly and slowly said, "After saying so much, I still don't know which elder Junior Sister Yao is a disciple of?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze immediately focused on Lu Lingxi Yao, their eyes sparkling with anticipation and inquiry.

Just as Lu Lingxi was about to answer, a clear, melodious voice, yet tinged with a hint of unruliness, rang out from the doorway.

"She's the dean's apprentice!"

Feng Qingyu walked towards Lu Lingxi Yao, followed closely by a face so swollen it was almost unrecognizable—Chu Yifan, who looked both comical and pitiful.

Bai Mingxuan's gaze fell on Chu Yifan's distorted face. He couldn't help but shake his head, a helpless smile playing on his lips. He sighed softly, "Yifan, Yifan, why did you have to do this? Why did you have to provoke Sister Yu? Aren't you just asking for trouble?"

After he finished speaking, Xiao Xuan chimed in, his words full of teasing and helplessness: "That's right, after being punished so many times, they still haven't learned their lesson!"

Seeing this, Feng Qingyu frowned slightly, her tone carrying a hint of impatience and reproach: "Bai Mingxuan, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and treat him. Just looking at his face makes me angry!"

"Yes, Sister Yu."

Bai Mingxuan responded immediately, his spiritual power surging within him. A ball of soft and pure white light gathered in his palm, and as he swept this ball of white light across Chu Yifan's face, the face, which had been swollen like a pig's head, instantly returned to its original state.

An incredulous light shone in Lu Lingxi Yao's eyes as she murmured softly, "This... is this the healing power of the light element? The wound is healing at such an astonishing speed, it's truly breathtaking."

Just then, Feng Qingyu, like a nimble vine, wrapped around Lu Lingxi Yao's arm, with a touch of playfulness and intimacy.

A gentle smile curved her lips as she whispered close to Lu Lingxi Yao's ear, "Little sister, don't be fooled by how stern I was with Chu Yifan just now. I'm completely different with you. Actually, I'm usually very gentle."

Then, Feng Qingyu's gaze swept over the other people present, a barely perceptible threat flashing in her eyes, as if reminding them to be careful with their words.

Everyone understood immediately and chimed in unison, "Yes, yes, Sister Yu is always so kind to us, so incredibly gentle!"

Their voices carried a hint of flattery and awe, clearly indicating that they were already familiar with Feng Qingyu's imposing presence.

“Since you’re new here, why don’t I, as your older sister, show you around and help you get to know our academy?” Feng Qingyu suggested.

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on her face. "Senior sister, then I'll have to trouble you."

She secretly thought to herself that it wouldn't hurt to take this opportunity to familiarize herself with the new environment.

Upon hearing this, Bai Mingxuan asked timidly, "Sister Yu, we want to go too..."

Feng Qingyu slightly raised her eyes, a sharp gaze sweeping over Bai Mingxuan like a sword, before slowly turning her attention to the others. "All of you, stay here obediently. Unless any of you can defeat me, don't even think about following me!"

The others, though displeased, dared not openly refute him and could only silently endure their resentment.

Chu Yifan finally couldn't hold back his resentment and turned to Shangguan Yunqing beside him, his tone full of confusion and a hint of reproach, "Brother Yunqing, you are the famous number one on our academy's Spirit Battle Ranking, and your strength is clearly above Sister Yu's, so why do you always deliberately let her win?"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yunqing smiled faintly. As he watched Feng Qingyu's figure gradually disappear into the distance, a tenderness and doting affection were hidden deep in his eyes.

"Since we can't beat them, let's go back and train properly!"

In the academy, Feng Qingyu's name was known to all, and feared by all.

She is not only an elder's disciple, but also holds a stable second place on the academy's Spirit Battle Ranking. Her strength is so great that countless students can only look up to her.

Her fiery temper added to her unapproachable aura, and whenever she appeared, people around her would naturally keep a safe distance from her.

However, this once-famous figure, who was one of the most dashing in the academy, was now walking side by side with a strange girl, Lu Lingxi Yao.

This also makes people curious about who this girl who can laugh and chat with Feng Qingyu is.

The students cast surprised and curious glances, and whispers began to circulate among them: "Who is that? How could he make our beautiful Feng lower herself and be so friendly?"

Another voice chimed in, "Never seen her before, probably a new junior? She's so pretty and looks like she's not even twelve years old yet. To attract Feng Qingyu's attention at such a young age is quite something!"

Just as the discussions were rising and falling, Feng Qingyu's icy gaze swept across the crowd like a sharp sword, her tone carrying an unquestionable authority.

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