"This Spirit Pearl was obtained by me, why should I hand it over to you!" Lu Fan shrugged and said, "What's more, things have come to this point. You already made a move against me, and naturally, I cannot fulfill your wish!"
"If you say that, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
A faint smile played on her lips, her eyes filled with a cold glint, Ouyang Qingqing looked at Lu Fan again, as if ready to fight to the death. To enter Zhongzhou Academy, she would not hold back.
Moreover, this matter was of great importance. If she couldn't enter Zhongzhou Academy, her trip to Zhongzhou would be in vain.
Seeing Ouyang Qingqing's imposing aura, Lu Fan's brows furrowed slightly. He knew very well that if he couldn't suppress Ouyang Qingqing, they might both end up injured.
More importantly, Ouyang Qingqing was no ordinary person. Even he was not entirely confident. Among the younger generation, there were very few who could make him so wary.
Thinking of this, Lu Fan waved his hand and said, "I don't want to be your enemy. As long as you don't make a move against me, I'll give you a Spirit Pearl!"
"Is that true?" Joy flickered in Ouyang Qingqing's eyes. Even if she had made the first move, she might not have been able to defeat Lu Fan. If Lu Fan could produce a Spirit Pearl, it would naturally be all the better.
"I can give you this Spirit Pearl, but you will owe me a favor!" Lu Fan shrugged and said, "After we enter the academy, how will you repay me?"
"Don't worry, with this Spirit Pearl and your favor, I will naturally keep it in mind!"
Ouyang Qingqing smiled slightly, "As for how I will repay you, it's hard to say. In the future, when we enter Zhongzhou Academy, if anyone troubles you, I will naturally stand by your side. After all, now that you've given me the Spirit Pearl, we are friends!"
"Alright, I'll be your friend then!" Lu Fan shrugged slightly, a smile appearing on his face. Trading a Spirit Pearl for a friend was quite worthwhile. Most importantly, Ouyang Qingqing was no ordinary person. If he could befriend Ouyang Qingqing, he might have better development in Zhongzhou Academy in the future.
As he spoke, Lu Fan took out the Spirit Pearl, appearing completely unreserved.
After receiving the Spirit Pearl, Ouyang Qingqing smiled. She was quite satisfied with Lu Fan, who kept his word. At least in her opinion, now that the Spirit Pearl was in her hand, it showed that Lu Fan was not a person who lacked integrity.
"I still need to find my friends. Farewell!" Lu Fan cupped his fists and then prepared to turn and leave, not lingering.
"I'll accompany you!" Ouyang Qingqing shrugged and said, "After all, I took a Spirit Pearl from you. From now on, no matter what happens to you, I will take care of it. This is my promise to you!"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned, and his face felt a bit awkward. Being spoken to like this by a woman inexplicably touched him.
Not long after, Lu Fan and the others arrived at another location in the Ancient Battlefield. At the same time, the Young Master of the Tao family appeared before Lu Fan and the others, with a look of joy on his face.
"Brother Tao, it seems you have obtained a Spirit Pearl, otherwise you wouldn't be so happy!"
Lu Fan smiled, his gaze fixed on the Young Master of the Tao family with seriousness.
"That's right, I did obtain a Spirit Pearl!" The Young Master of the Tao family smiled, "Brother Haotian, how about you? Did you get a Spirit Pearl?"
"Don't worry, I naturally obtained one too!" Lu Fan produced a Spirit Pearl, his expression becoming calm. With the Spirit Pearl in hand, he could pass the assessment of Zhongzhou Academy. Thus, their hard work was not in vain.
"Who is she?" The Young Master of the Tao family frowned slightly, his gaze shifting towards Ouyang Qingqing, a hint of surprise in his heart.
"This is a friend I just met, and she also obtained a Spirit Pearl!" Lu Fan said with a smile, "As the saying goes, more friends mean more paths. After entering Zhongzhou Academy, we can help each other. After all, within Zhongzhou Academy, there are many experts, and even more monstrous geniuses!"
"That's right, that's exactly what I mean!" Ouyang Qingqing nodded. "Although we are all rare geniuses, there might be even more monstrous existences within Zhongzhou Academy. Therefore, those of us who have obtained Spirit Pearls must unite, so that we won't be bullied by others!"
"Zhongzhou Academy is different from many other academies!" The Young Master of the Tao family shook his head. "Those who can enter Zhongzhou Academy are peerless geniuses. They won't bully others casually, after all, their goal is to improve their strength!"
"That may be true, but it cannot be guaranteed, can it?" Ouyang Qingqing shrugged. "Besides, if that's the case, are you unwilling to recognize me as a friend?"
"That's not it, Miss, please don't misunderstand!" The Young Master of the Tao family cupped his fists slightly, his face appearing awkward. In fact, he was wary of Ouyang Qingqing, as she was someone of unknown origin, especially in this Ancient Battlefield, where she could stab him in the back at any moment.
Meanwhile, within the Ancient Battlefield, many people had died tragically. Basically, all those who entered the Ancient Battlefield had perished. The reason for this was the scramble for Spirit Pearls. Now, the ten Spirit Pearls were dwindling, and most of them had fallen into the hands of others, hence the ensuing conflict.
Those who managed to obtain Spirit Pearls were not the ones present, but facing the siege, they were naturally at their wit's end.
"Where are Xu Kuo and the others?" Lu Fan asked. "If I'm not mistaken, they might be in danger. Regardless of whether they obtained a Spirit Pearl or not, with their strength, it's likely difficult for them to stand out in the Ancient Battlefield!"
"They should be over there!"
The Young Master of the Tao family pointed. "Our locations are different. As long as we follow their direction, we should be able to find them!"
Lu Fan nodded and did not delay, quickly heading towards the other direction.
Regardless of anything, Xu Kuo, Hu Xian'er, and the others were from the Eastern Region. Lu Fan did not want them to be in trouble.
Meanwhile, atop a mountain peak, Hu Xian'er held a Spirit Pearl in her hand, but she had injuries, and blood was seeping from the corner of her mouth.
Xu Kuo, Hu Xian'er, and Hu Yu were together, looking extremely tense. They had already suffered severe injuries in the scramble for the Spirit Pearl, and were now being pursued.
If they couldn't leave the Ancient Battlefield quickly, they might perish in this battlefield.
Hu Yu's body was covered in blood, and she looked quite disheveled. "Sister, this Spirit Pearl is too terrifying. It has attracted too many enemies. Why don't we just discard it?"