Spirit Master Girl: Contracting with an SSS-Level School Beauty at the Start-Chapter 117 Liu Yuan and Xu Qing

Subsequently, the two returned to the center of the battlefield.

At this time, the physical condition of the special combat squad was also slowly recovering, and both the Spirit Pattern White Ape and the injured elder had received treatment.

"How is it?" Xu Wen saw Xiao Zhan return and hurriedly asked.

"It’s been resolved."

"That’s good."

Xu Wen patted Xiao Zhan on the shoulder and then said, "The Spirit Pattern White Ape should be fine now. With Da Shan’s matter concluded, let’s rest up and then head back immediately."

"Yes."

After a while, the elder came over to Xiao Zhan, "Is Da Shan dead?"

"Mhm, he’s dead."

The elder’s expression turned somewhat melancholic.

Da Shan had committed grave sins, causing the Spirit Pattern White Ape to rage and kill villagers; his death was indeed deserved.

However, Da Shan was after all his disciple, and after so many years together, his death was genuinely upsetting.

"What about the Holy Spring Crystal..." The elder brought up the crucial point.

"I didn’t see it."

Xiao Zhan was already prepared and lied very smoothly.

Oh no, it wasn’t a lie; he really didn’t see it.

"Didn’t see it?"

The elder’s expression suddenly froze.

Looking into Xiao Zhan’s eyes, he was filled with deep suspicion.

You say you didn’t see it, do you even believe that yourself?

But Xiao Zhan faced his scrutinizing gaze without flinching.

I really didn’t see it.

If I was lying, may my whole family die.

Xiao Zhan maintained such a natural and untroubled demeanor, that the elder began to doubt his own suspicions.

He had been around for so many years, and he could usually tell at a glance if someone was lying.

But now, he saw ’honesty’ in Xiao Zhan.

Could it be that he truly didn’t see it?

But how could that be possible? Who would kill without looting, who would believe that?

Especially when the loot was a golden, shining kind.

Xiao Zhan flatly denied it, and the elder couldn’t just keep staring; he thought about reporting to the captain, but he was also worried about the matter getting out.

If outsiders learned that the Holy Spring Crystal could suppress the nefarious nature of the Ghost Blood Eye, then the village he guarded would likely be disrupted entirely.

After some thought, he chose to remain silent.

Xiao Zhan seemed a bit unscrupulous, and if he fell out with the elder, he might even target the Holy Spring Crystal and the Ghost Blood Eye in the future.

Rather than endless troubles and turning Holy Spring Village upside down, it was better to give him the crystal in exchange for peace.

He really didn’t want to go through another incident like Da Shan’s anymore.

His duty was to protect the village.

Although the Holy Spring Crystal was precious, it wasn’t essential for him. Besides, as long as the village’s Holy Spring remained, there would still be Holy Spring Crystals.

In the end, he gave Xiao Zhan a deep look, said nothing, and turned away.

Xiao Zhan got the outcome he wanted.

But he felt a bit ashamed inside, as such methods were somewhat dishonorable, though since the elder did not insist on taking it, he certainly wouldn’t be foolish enough to voluntarily offer it up.

Thus, in such silent agreement, Xiao Zhan obtained the Ghost Blood Eye and the Holy Spring Crystal.

It’s often said that one must have a thick skin sometimes; opportunities are seized, not given. Never stand idly by, naively expecting opportunities to come knocking on your door.

Before you embrace such a thought, ask yourself who you are.

The group left the mountain.

Xiao Zhan and his team completed the mission and took a flight to leave. The old man expressed his gratitude, and the villagers, understanding the full story, cursed Da Shan for being no good.

From beginning to end, the old man never mentioned the matter of the Holy Spring Crystal in advance.

Back at the Special Service Bureau.

Although they didn’t successfully kill the Demon Beast, they still completed the mission with distinction, and everyone received their deserved rewards.

Xiao Zhan, having just received his points, immediately went to the Cultivation Room.

Liu Yuan followed them; it had been half a year already, and the assessment for the squad members was about to begin.

Having seen Xiao Zhan’s strength, he was now anxious, fearing he might be eliminated.

So every day, besides missions, everyone was training furiously, and so was he.

Watching Xiao Zhan and the others freely entering the privileged Cultivation Room, they could only watch enviously, saliva practically dripping from the corners of their eyes.

At the same time, their worries intensified.

He turned back to look at Xu Qing by his side, his eyes flashing with a hint of forlorn hope, "Xu Qing, what about our discussion on signing the Life and Death Contract?"

The compatibility between Liu Yuan and Xu Qing had always been low, which was evident back in Liyu City.

At that time, they each had their own room, and intimate interactions were rare in their day-to-day life.

At such a crucial Realm as Third Grade, their current state of affairs was becoming increasingly rare.

Because the key to breaking through from Third Grade to Fourth Grade, the Battle Spirit Form, definitely requires compatibility—in plain terms, it requires a true emotional connection.

Without the foundation of affection, it’s difficult to break through, unless one has exceptional talent and extraordinary opportunities.

Liu Yuan and Xu Qing were both A-tier in talent, which was decent, but their serendipity was average.

For two people in such a state to aim for Fourth Grade was nothing short of delusional.

Xu Qing was quite pretty, with a curvaceous figure and a gentle, beautiful face.

Liu Yuan was average looking, with a chubby face, somewhat simple-minded and lacking social graces. Xu Qing’s feelings for him were just as average.

She hoped to leverage her good looks to find an S-tier Spirit Master to form a Contract with.

It wasn’t impossible; after all, while talent is important, beauty could be an advantage amongst those of equal talent.

Unfortunately, it seemed her luck wasn’t great.

"Let’s wait a bit longer. Things are fine as they are," Xu Qing replied.

Typical of a person looking for a better option while settling for the current one.

Liu Yuan knew this was going to be her response; he felt a tinge of heartache and helplessness.

"But we don’t have much time left, you know? The assessments happen once a year, and we’ve already wasted one chance last time."

"Even if we manage to pass the assessment this time, are we going to waste another chance?"

If they passed the assessment, they would get an opportunity to comprehend the Battle Spirit Form under Instructor Min Ci.

Last time, Liu Yuan and Xu Qing, due to their low compatibility, didn’t grasp even the basics, thus squandering their chance while other team members all had significant insights.

This caused Liu Yuan’s skills to fall behind theirs.

The pressure that Xiao Zhan brought, along with his concerns for his future, made Liu Yuan consider pressuring Xu Qing.

It wasn’t that he necessarily wanted to sign the Life and Death Contract with Xu Qing; he just wanted her to make a decision.

But he truly liked Xu Qing and was afraid of pushing her too much, so he suggested the Life and Death Contract—an indirect way of nudging her to decide.

What he didn’t expect was that his words not only failed to have the intended effect but also angered Xu Qing.

"Are you blaming me? Is it my lack of cooperation that caused the failure to comprehend?"