161 - Douluo: Martial Spirit Blue Silver Grass

### Chapter 161: Day by Day in the Life of a Reincarnated Malicious Senior Sister Ning Wan Qiu's face mirrored Fu Ling's surprise. "Are you participating in the tournament to earn spirit stones to compensate for the wine the fox ruined the other day?" Naturally, one must pay for what they've damaged. Fu Ling nodded in agreement, as if it were only right. Ning Wan Qiu's expression shifted slightly, prompting her to voice her concern urgently. "The arena is extremely dangerous, with life and death hanging by a thread. You shouldn't risk yourself for a few spirit stones!" These two were Fang Si Jian's friends, and the fox had already mentioned that they didn't need to repay anything for the ruined wine, but Fu Ling still took it to heart. Unnoticed, Xin Tao leapt onto the table. Upon discovering Fu Ling's true reason for entering the tournament, it felt somewhat embarrassed. Rarely, it found itself in agreement with the Ning Wan Qiu it disliked, making some sounds to express its support. Understanding their worries, Fu Ling smiled softly. "There's no need to worry, Ning Boss. I'm absolutely confident in winning; otherwise, I wouldn't even make it past my senior sister." Before she finished speaking, she glanced at her heart's beloved. Noticing the gaze, Jiu Ying hummed in acknowledgment. If the senior sister allowed it, no outsiders had room to object. As customers entered the shop, Ning Wan Qiu sighed and left. Xin Tao, still worried, circled around Fu Ling a few times. Seeing no one around, it couldn't help but speak up. "You really don't need to compensate for the wine. I have spirit stones!" A well-off little creature, it seemed. Fu Ling propped her chin with her hand, blinking lightly as a playful expression graced her face. Though Xin Tao was in fox form, it was momentarily stunned. It didn't even notice her secretly pouring some wine into her palm. Only when a teasing comment reached its ears did it realize a thin, transparent film of water was spreading from its tail to cover its limbs— "Did you really think my cultivation was only at a breakthrough state?" As soon as the words were uttered, the fox's body became encased in a layer of water. The membrane was made of peach wine, filling the room with its gentle scent. Xin Tao didn't take this little stunt seriously and raised its right paw, attempting to tear the water film. However, something unexpected happened. Just as it paused to scratch its nose, in less than half a second, the spot it touched froze into solid ice. The wine's transformation to ice was so rapid it left no time to react. By the time it realized, half of its paw was frozen against its face, unable to move. The outer layer of the membrane was ice, while the inner layer remained water. Even Jiu Ying had never seen something so magical. In this moment, Xin Tao recognized Fu Ling's powerful control. Feeling the water cling to its body, it tried to lick it with its tongue. The spot touched by its tongue felt like a soft water membrane, yet ironically its right paw was still glued to its face by ice. Half a moment passed, and it could no longer breathe. Suffocation crept from its nose downward, gradually slowing its heartbeat. A mere few drops of wine had plunged it into a sensation of drowning. It thought it was simply an ordinary water film, not realizing the wine contained Fu Ling's spiritual energy, ever-changing. Any forced struggle would transform it instantly into ice; if it surrendered, it would suffocate to death. Tapping her fingers on the table, Fu Ling leisurely took a white handkerchief from her waist and started wiping her hands. It wasn't until the fox collapsed in front of her, crying and begging for mercy, that she dispelled the water film. "How was it?" Her voice, light and melodious, was as enchanting as ever. Xin Tao, now free, took deep breaths, leaving a red imprint on its half-frozen fox face from its paw, looking quite comical. It retreated a few steps, distancing itself from the girl at the table. Thinking back to the night they first met, it felt somewhat fortunate. Had it been Fu Ling and not Jiu Ying who took action back then, it would likely be a corpse by now. Still in a state of shock, a cold hand suddenly gripped its neck, lifting it effortlessly. Before it could react, an exquisitely lovely face appeared before it— "Now that you're with my senior sister, you better curb your mischief. I won't hold you accountable for teasing me, but if you cause trouble again, don't blame me for being ruthless." Her voice was gentle, without a trace of anger, yet it scared Xin Tao into barely breathing, its five fluffy tails quivering from nervousness. Time passed, long enough that it forgot to respond, before the girl gently set it back on the table. "Remembered?" Another gentle query followed. Xin Tao lay flat on the table, fur along its spine slightly bristled, clearly still terrified. Desperately wanting to flee, it lacked the courage upon facing the two in front of it. After some time, it mustered enough courage to respond faintly— "Xin Tao remembers." A wild creature is hard to tame, mere intimidation isn't enough to make it submit willingly. Especially when it comes to foxes, known for their cunning nature, they're notoriously challenging to dominate. Satisfied with Xin Tao's response, Fu Ling smiled softly. With no further thought, she retrieved something from her storage stone and passed it over. "Mistakes warrant punishment, but helping earns a reward." "You did a great job finding that fox cub for Miss Yuan and leading us to Ning Boss. This fruit is yours; take it." To its surprise, it was the Kong Chan Fruit Fang Si Jian had gifted once! Such a treasure, Xin Tao recognized it immediately. It thought it had misheard, until another prompt made it realize—the Kong Chan Fruit truly was meant for it. Too precious, it dared not accept. It glanced at the small white fruit, then turned to the silent woman in white, seeking her approval. Jiu Ying's lips pressed together slightly, soon giving her response. "It’s yours, so accept it." As her words fell, Fu Ling moved her hand forward encouragingly. This time, it no longer resisted. Grabbing the fragrant little fruit with its mouth, Xin Tao quickly escaped to the doorway. Perhaps, it had found the right master after all. With the fox gone, only Jiu Ying and Fu Ling remained by the table. Where the water film had disappeared, a thin layer of water remained along the table's edge. Even for Jiu Ying, witnessing this formidable and magical technique was a first. Releasing her right hand, she traced a sliver of aquatic energy from her fingertip, which promptly turned to clear water in her palm. Just like Fu Ling had done, it formed a water film enveloping her whole hand. Unfortunately, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't keep the water dynamically shifting between liquid and ice. A small demonstration of magic brought a smile to Fu Ling's face. Interestingly, she hadn't learned this trick in battles, but rather during the times helping Qin Shu Yu wash vegetables in Yin Mountain. Reaching out, she clasped Jiu Ying's hand through the water film. In that moment of intertwined fingers, droplets seeped from both their palms, spreading thin to encompass them both. "Sister, let me teach you~"