Chapter 20: After Taking Down the Little One, Here Comes the Big One—Aren't You Ashamed?

“Beibei, you’re incredible!”
“Beibei, will we ever be as powerful soul masters like you?”
“Beibei…”

Having witnessed Jiang Beibei effortlessly defeat Talon, the admiration from Xu Shuangshuang and the others nearly overflowed the screen. Each little one’s eyes sparkled like stars as they excitedly crowded around her.

“Of course, Shuangshuang, Xiaoshiguang, and all of you will become powerful soul masters too. Maybe one day, it’ll be your turn to protect me!”

Jiang Beibei didn’t boast about her “brilliant victory.” After all, Talon’s soul power level matched hers, but the total years of his soul rings didn’t even come close to a fraction of hers.

Moreover, with her unique mental control abilities, Talon, a level 26 fierce attack soul master, simply didn’t have the willpower to contend with her.

If she couldn’t win easily under these circumstances, wouldn’t she be betraying the trust of the two millennium soul beasts, Little White and Little Pink?

“Congratulations.”

Just as Jiang Beibei was about to begin her “encouragement speech,” a young, somewhat indifferent voice sounded.

Nightshade, having already dusted off the dirt from his clothes, approached with a self-assured smile he thought handsome.

“Trying to act cool, huh? And didn’t I tell you what to call me when you see me?”

Jiang Beibei, annoyed at his stubbornness, immediately swept him off his feet with a shoulder throw.

Even though he was prepared, releasing his own soul weapon in advance, he was still easily thrown to the ground.

“Shuangshuang, Xiaoshiguang, take him down!”

“Got it, Beibei!”

“Haha!”

With his soul weapon suppressed, Nightshade couldn’t withstand the group assault. After a flurry of punches and kicks, his face was soon covered in bruises.

“Beibei, I was wrong! I really was! I won’t dare again!”

His wails echoed throughout the rear mountain as Liu Erlong, watching the scene from a short distance, smiled even more warmly.

It had been a long time since things were this lively here.

These children with sorrowful backgrounds, under the guidance of their dutiful big sister Beibei, brought Liu Erlong a renewed joy and passion for life, dispelling the painful memories of the past.

“Having companions feels wonderful…”

As she murmured this absentmindedly, a small warmth suddenly spread through the palm of her left hand.

Beibei had quietly come to her side.

“Mom, thank you. Beibei is truly happy here!”

Without Liu Erlong’s protection, Jiang Beibei wouldn’t be who she is today—she might have already become prey to that scorpion-type soul beast in Raymond Forest.

“Silly girl, having you is the happiest time of my life too!”

Looking at Beibei’s face, already blossoming with the beauty of youth, Liu Erlong tenderly lifted her up and whispered softly into her ear.

The mother and daughter stood quietly, watching the children play. Tears welled up in their eyes, only to be quickly scattered by the restless breeze.

After basking in her mother’s warm embrace for a moment, Jiang Beibei gently wriggled free and hopped back to the ground.

“Mom, Beibei is going to supervise their training now. You said the time of a soul master is precious. Beibei has to grow stronger quickly to protect you and everyone else!”

“Go ahead. Training is important, but remember to rest. Your body is the foundation of everything.”

“I know, Mom!”

With such a sensible little darling, what more could Liu Erlong wish for as a mother?

Jiang Beibei’s victory not only cemented her authority as the big sister in the children’s hearts but, more importantly, ignited their genuine desire to become stronger.

In the following days, none of the little ones caused trouble at the academy. Instead, they diligently trained on the rear mountain as Jiang Beibei had instructed.

If it weren’t for the academy’s regulations and their currently low soul power levels, Liu Erlong would have gladly opened a simulated training environment for them.

But Blue Tyrant Academy was unlike other schools; it was founded on the principle of equality, and as the dean, she couldn’t easily open such a backdoor.

This harmonious atmosphere didn’t last long. Suddenly, two sturdy figures—one large, one small—appeared within the academy.

“Dad, you should go back. If you keep coming to the academy like this, I really won’t be able to hold my head high.”

The smaller figure was none other than Talon, who had been easily defeated by Jiang Beibei earlier and had been unconscious for half an hour afterward.

Now, his face was swollen like a pig’s, his voice hoarse and leaking air.

Standing beside him was a burly middle-aged man—his father, Taino.

“Nonsense! You good-for-nothing son, you embarrass me every day. You didn’t even see how your opponent struck, and you lay there in public for half an hour. You’ve already ruined my reputation!”

Mentioning Taino only further angered him, and he slapped his son’s head hard enough to make stars flash before his eyes.

When did their tribe of strength become so pathetic?

Especially since the opponent was just a six-year-old little girl who had only recently awakened her soul weapon!

“Dad! Please, enough! We agreed to put this behind us. Don’t make me break my promise!”

Although dazed by his father’s scolding, Talon clung to the last shred of reason and firmly grabbed his father’s hand, trying to pull him away.

Unfortunately, the disparity in strength was too great. Despite his best efforts, he couldn’t budge his father an inch.

The two struggled until they arrived at the forbidden sign on the rear mountain.

“Dean Liu, the Strongman King Taino requests an audience!”

They had come seeking an explanation, not to cause trouble.

As one of the current leaders of the Tribe of Strength, Taino was well acquainted with Liu Erlong and trusted enough to send his son here to study.

He usually didn’t meddle with Talon’s studies, but this time the embarrassment was too great, and as a father, he had to come and show some support.

Taino’s deep, resonant voice drew the attention of many teachers and students at the academy.

Most of the teachers recognized the “Strongman King,” while the students gathered around the bruised Talon, whispering quietly.

Their words stung Talon with shame so deep he wished he could burrow into the earth.

“Taino, are you bored? Did you come here to ruin my place?”

Liu Erlong’s fiery temper flared as her peaceful life was disrupted.

She recognized Taino’s voice well and immediately suspected his intentions. She stormed out with Beibei, her anger palpable.

“Uh… Dean Liu, you misunderstand. I just want to understand how my son was defeated by this little… little girl. It’s humiliating to lose without knowing why, don’t you think?”

This was Taino’s first time seeing Jiang Beibei. His harsh words softened instantly upon seeing her adorable face.

Fortunately, his cultivation was high enough that his willpower resisted Beibei’s charm.

“Beating the young to get to the old? Senior Talon, didn’t you say if you lost, you’d call your parents? Embarrassing! Tsk!”

Knowing Taino wouldn’t dare cause trouble, Jiang Beibei stuck out half her head and made a face at the father and son.