23: Chapter 23 Returns to Shrek Academy

Early the next morning, Bai Qi, who was accustomed to waking up early, stepped out of his room after absorbing the purple energy of the morning sun.

Without an opponent to train with, his hands were a bit itchy, but since the Ice Jade Scorpion wasn't there either, Bai Qi decided to recklessly go find the Titan Giant Ape to spar.

After finding the Titan Giant Ape, Bai Qi shouted at it.

"Er Ming, are you free? Let's spar."

Er Ming, who was playing with a staff, heard what Bai Qi shouted at him. He initially thought he had misheard and, feeling uncertain, bent down to ask Bai Qi.

"Xiao Qi, what did you say? You want to spar with me?"

Hearing this, Bai Qi nodded.

The Titan Giant Ape asked again.

"Then how do you want to spar?"

Bai Qi thought about it. He definitely couldn't train with the Titan Giant Ape the same way he did with the Ice Jade Scorpion; after all, the Ice Jade Scorpion's strength couldn't compare to the Titan Giant Ape's. Using the same training method with Er Ming would be akin to courting death.

Thinking of this, Bai Qi said to Er Ming.

"Like this, come, Er Ming, listen to me. Extend one of your fists toward me."

Although Er Ming was confused and didn't know what training method Bai Qi wanted to use, he obediently extended a fist in front of Bai Qi.

Looking at the fist extended before him, Bai Qi reached out both hands and pressed them against Er Ming's fist.

He suddenly erupted with Soul Power and began to push Er Ming's fist back.

Startled by this sudden pushing force, Er Ming instinctively exerted strength to stabilize against the force Bai Qi was pushing with.

At this moment, Bai Qi said.

"That's it, Er Ming. I'll use Soul Power to push your fist, and you just need to keep your fist steady."

Er Ming understood what Bai Qi meant and began to steady his fist to resist Bai Qi.

Just then, Bai Qi felt that a one-on-one test of pure strength wasn't very effective, so he shouted to Er Ming.

"Er Ming, use your gravity Domain, about three times."

Hearing Bai Qi's shout, Er Ming nodded and immediately activated his gravity Domain.

The instant the Domain was activated, even though Er Ming didn't increase his strength, Bai Qi struggled to resist, dropping to one knee.

It wasn't until Bai Qi activated Martial Soul Possession that the situation eased.

However, the fluctuation of Soul Power from their confrontation was noticed by the others.

In an instant, everyone in the cabin rushed over.

Upon seeing this scene, Ah Yin instinctively wanted to use the Blue Silver Emperor to help Bai Qi.

However, she was stopped by Bi Ji.

Ah Yin looked at Bi Ji in confusion.

Bi Ji looked at Ah Yin and explained.

"Bai Qi is just training."

Ah Yin said.

"Training? Is there such a way to train?"

Hearing this, Bi Ji smiled helplessly.

"But he is training this way, isn't he?"

Ah Yin also sighed helplessly and just watched the confrontation between Bai Qi and Er Ming along with the others.

The two remained in a stalemate for quite a long time, while the others, who were somewhat used to this, had already brought over tables and chairs, drinking tea while watching Bai Qi and Er Ming confront each other.

Just then, Xiao Wu, who had woken up, trotted over. Seeing this scene, she thought Er Ming was actually fighting Bai Qi and that Bai Qi was currently at a disadvantage. She immediately shouted at Er Ming.

"Er Ming, stop."

Upon hearing Xiao Wu's voice, Er Ming instinctively withdrew his Soul Power.

After withdrawing his Soul Power, Er Ming was pushed back a few steps by Bai Qi.

The pushed-back Titan Giant Ape said to Bai Qi with a look of surprise.

"Xiao Qi, your strength now is quite good."

Bai Qi shook his shoulders and replied.

"It's alright, thanks, Er Ming."

Hearing this, Er Ming secretly glanced at Xiao Wu and said to Bai Qi.

"Don't mention it. If there's nothing else, I'll be going."

Bai Qi nodded upon hearing this.

Seeing Bai Qi nod, Er Ming turned and ran.

Seeing Er Ming's retreating figure, Xiao Wu snorted lightly and said.

"You're lucky you ran fast."

Bai Qi walked to Xiao Wu's side and looked at her, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Xiao Wu, Er Ming and I were just training."

Seeing this, Xiao Wu kicked Bai Qi's calf and said angrily.

"Training? Who trains like you, letting a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast pound on you?"

Bai Qi said, feeling a bit wronged by Xiao Wu's retort.

"I'm fine, aren't I? Besides, my hands were itchy after returning from my training, so I asked Er Ming to spar."

Xiao Wu said.

"Itchy for a beating? I think you're just asking to be disciplined."

"Alright, Xiao Wu, Xiao Qi has his own sense of proportion. It's fine. Besides, the training is over now, let him rest."

Ah Yin walked over to help Bai Qi out of the situation.

Bai Qi looked at Ah Yin with gratitude, and Ah Yin returned a smile.

At this moment, Zi Ji also walked over and said.

"Good strength. It seems the last two years of training weren't in vain."

After feeling his own strength, Bai Qi replied with some emotion.

"Yeah, it wasn't in vain."

"Alright, don't just stand there. Come back and eat some fruit."

Bi Ji's voice came over. She was currently helping Ah Rou serve fruit.

"Okay!"

Hearing this, everyone responded and carried the tables and chairs back.

After sitting by the doorway, Xiao Wu, having calmed down, sat beside Bai Qi and asked.

"Xiao Qi, when are we leaving?"

Hearing this, Bai Qi glanced at the system's countdown and replied.

"Because a little sleepyhead didn't get up today, we have to leave right after we finish lunch today."

Hearing this, Xiao Wu just turned her face away and said.

"Oh."

When Ah Yin heard what the two said, her eyes dimmed for a moment.

Although it was only for an instant, it was captured by Bai Qi, so he comforted her.

"Sister Ah Yin, just wait a little longer. Wait a while more, and I will come back to take you."

Hearing this, Ah Yin nodded with a bitter and helpless smile.

It seems I need to find an opportunity to get rid of Tang Hao. Bai Qi thought as he looked at Ah Yin's expression.

When it was time after lunch, Ah Rou looked at the two and said.

"You two must be careful on the road."

Bai Qi nodded, while Xiao Wu ran to her mother's side, hugged Ah Rou's arm, and said.

"Oh, Mom, we're just going to school. Besides, I'm a Spirit Ancestor and Xiao Qi is a Spirit King. Who could possibly hurt us on the way?"

Ah Rou listened and felt it made sense, so she said.

"Then go, but you still must be careful."

Xiao Wu walked to Bai Qi's side, waved to everyone, and the two embarked on the road to Shrek.

Ah Rou and the others watched them leave until they disappeared into the forest.

In the evening, because they didn't leave until just before the afternoon, it was already dark by the time they reached the outer area of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Just as they were chatting and laughing, Bai Qi suddenly sensed several waves of Soul Power and instinctively looked around.

Seeing this action, Xiao Wu, who was about to ask what was wrong, also felt those waves of Soul Power and changed her words to ask Bai Qi.

"Xiao Qi, it seems something is wrong ahead."

Bai Qi nodded.

The two continued to walk forward; now, there was even a faint scent of blood in the air.

Bai Qi immediately used his Purple Demon Eye to look around and, sure enough, saw a few drops of undried blood not far away.

After seeing the bloodstains and considering the pursuit occurring during this time period, Bai Qi roughly knew who it was, so he smiled and asked Xiao Wu.

"Xiao Wu, do you want to save someone?"