Listening to Ye Xi's words, Dugu Bo gently waved his hand.
"What could be wrong with me?"
"I just feel that your ages are similar to my granddaughter's, so I'm introducing you two."
Dugu Bo said, reaching out to point at Dugu Yan who was sitting beside him.
"Senior, I've long wanted to meet your granddaughter."
"The famous Genius of Tian Dou Royal Academy, her mastery of poison deeply inherited from Senior."
After exchanging pleasantries, Ye Xi looked at Dugu Yan, revealing a polite smile.
"I've also frequently heard my grandfather mention you recently."
"At only nine years old, your spirit power has reached the Bottleneck of Rank 30. Your talent is rarely seen in the world; my grandfather often praises you."
Dugu Yan sat somewhat lazily in her chair, playing with her emerald-green painted nails, her gaze occasionally drifting towards Ye Xi, who was seated in the main position.
In the past few days, she had constantly heard the name Ye Xi from Dugu Bo's mouth, and Dugu Bo had not stinted on his praise.
This made Dugu Yan curious about Ye Xi, but also somewhat resentful.
After all, it was the first time Dugu Yan had seen her grandfather praise someone so highly; even she, his own granddaughter, had never received such praise from Dugu Bo.
"That's merely Senior's overpraise."
Ye Xi said modestly, her delicate face consistently bearing a polite smile.
"Ye Xi, you don't need to be so humble."
"At the age of nine, those whose spirit power Rank can reach the Spirit Elder Rank 30 are as rare as Phoenix feathers and Qilin horns on the entire continent."
Dugu Bo looked at Ye Xi, a hint of emotion in his eyes.
Although Ye Xi was currently only at the Bottleneck of Rank 30, she was only one spirit ring away from being a three-ring Spirit Elder, so Dugu Bo was not wrong in calling Ye Xi a Spirit Elder now.
Dugu Yan looked up at her grandfather Dugu Bo, then turned her gaze to Ye Xi and said, "My current spirit power is Rank 29 Spirit Grandmaster. Our spirit power Ranks are similar, so why don't we go outside and spar?"
Dugu Yan pointed to the open space outside the door, a hint of Battle Intent appearing in her eyes.
In terms of Cultivation talent, she admitted she was not as good as Ye Xi.
She was a few years older than Ye Xi, but Ye Xi's spirit power had already surpassed hers.
However, when it came to sparring, Dugu Yan did not believe she would lose to Ye Xi. After all, among Spirit Masters of the same Rank in the entire Tian Dou Royal Academy, her Dugu Yan's strength was top-notch.
Hearing this, Ye Xi did not immediately answer Dugu Yan, but instead looked at Dugu Bo, asking for his opinion.
And Tian Yue, sitting beside Ye Xi, immediately brightened when she heard Dugu Yan wanted to challenge Ye Xi, even wanting to step in for Ye Xi.
But since Ye Xi hadn't spoken, she also remained silent.
"Ye Xi, if it's inconvenient for you, it's fine to refuse."
Dugu Bo smiled faintly, his expression very amiable.
"It's not inconvenient at all, just a spar between peers."
Ye Xi only pondered for a moment before agreeing.
"Second Miss, how about I go?"
Tian Yue leaned close to Ye Xi's ear, lowering her voice to ask, an eager expression on her face.
"No need, I'll do it myself."
Ye Xi said, then stood up from her seat and walked straight outside.
Dugu Yan also stood up at this time, following Ye Xi out.
Dugu Bo and Tian Yue, on the other hand, prepared to stand up and watch the fight.
Ye Xi and Dugu Yan stopped in an open space, standing opposite each other.
"Dugu Yan, Spirit: Bi Lin Snake, Rank 29 Spirit Grandmaster."
As Dugu Yan's words fell, she released her Spirit: Bi Lin Snake. After Spirit possession, two yellow spirit rings appeared at her feet.
"Ye Xi, Spirit: Slaughter Angel, Rank 30."
Ye Xi simply stated her information, then did not release her Spirit, but quietly watched Dugu Yan in front of her.
"Why aren't you releasing your Spirit?"
A hint of confusion appeared in Dugu Yan's eyes when she saw that Ye Xi hadn't released her Spirit.
"For just a spar, I don't feel it's necessary."
Ye Xi spoke casually, but a thoughtful look appeared in her azure eyes.
Although this was her first time fighting Dugu Yan, based on her estimation, Dugu Yan was only at the top-tier among those of the same Rank. For just a spar, she likely wouldn't need to release her Spirit.
After all, when Ye Xi sparred with Tian Yue in Spirit City, she could already go back and forth with Tian Yue, who had released her Spirit, without releasing her own.
Now, Ye Xi's Spirit quality had improved, and her strength had increased far too much compared to when she was in Spirit City. Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, Ye Xi had no intention of releasing her Spirit.
"Are you looking down on me?"
Dugu Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, anger faintly appearing in them.
"Not at all."
"Just spar until one yields."
Ye Xi shook her head slightly, spirit power fluctuations appearing in her hand, her gaze constantly watching Dugu Yan's movements.
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's figure moved. Her fair fingers clenched into a fist, attacking Ye Xi.
The whistling wind ruffled Ye Xi's hair. Ye Xi unhurriedly extended her hand, blocking Dugu Yan's attack.
Feeling the force transmitted to her hand, Ye Xi immediately made a judgment in her heart.
"Her strength is much weaker than Tian Yue's."
Ye Xi thought to herself, but her hand speed was not slow. Her other hand clenched into a fist, striking Dugu Yan's lower abdomen.
Ye Xi controlled her strength very well, only causing Dugu Yan to retreat a few steps, without actually harming her.
"I still underestimated Ye Xi's strength."
Dugu Bo stood with his hands behind his back, muttering to himself.
With one strike, the superiority was immediately apparent. With Dugu Bo's eyesight, he could naturally see the outcome of this match.
The repelled Dugu Yan, after stabilizing her figure, had a hint of solemnity in her eyes.
"Be careful, remember to release your Spirit."
After Dugu Yan reminded her, the second spirit ring at her feet flickered.
"Mm, I know."
Ye Xi replied, then got ready.
And Dugu Bo, on the side, was also ready. If either party showed any sign of injury, he would step in to stop it.
Dugu Yan raised her leg, sweeping it towards Ye Xi like a snake's tail.
The whistling wind rustled Ye Xi's clothes. Ye Xi raised her arm to block the incoming attack.
The two collided, and strong air currents spread outwards from their bodies.
"Oh my!"
Tian Yue let out a cry of surprise, her eyes wide open, looking utterly shocked.
"Catching a Spirit Ability bare-handed…"
Dugu Bo's mouth twitched slightly. He had expected Dugu Yan to lose, but he hadn't expected the difference between them to be so vast.