Chapter 896 - 832: It’s Actually a Child

It seemed that none of the male cultivators who approached could pique the Water Spirit’s interest; the clear water remained as still as dead water.

Han Yu even stepped forward to try, leaning over the wooden basin to look at his reflection and even greeted it.

"Hello, can we have a chat?"

However, no matter how he approached it, the clear water remained motionless.

"Seems like it needs a good beating to behave."

Artifact Spirit couldn’t stand it anymore and was ready to give it a Five Elements feast.

"Hold on, if you go beating it up straight away, it will be a hassle if you damage its main body."

Han Yu looked peculiar as he was muttering while he spoke.

The bad habit of the other four spirit bodies is that they rarely combine with their main bodies; this one is different from the others in every way.

It stays properly in a place that suits it and properly uses its main body.

The only problem is that I haven’t seen its spirit body appear properly.

"It doesn’t have a spirit body, or rather its spirit body is combined with its main body."

The Golden Spirit waved its blade back and forth to explain.

Water is inherently formless and shapeless, so it can instantly create a mighty body by rooting itself in rivers, lakes, or even seas.

Similarly, because it’s formless and shapeless, its spirit body seems to have directly combined with the water.

"Unless it learns from me."

The Fire Spirit waddled out doing the Eight Directions Step, its bean-sized eyes nearly crossed.

Han Yu glanced at this quirky group and suddenly thought that maybe the Water Spirit being like this is not so bad.

"So should we beat it up or not?"

Artifact Spirit was eager to try, considering that since its main body is its spirit body, it should be okay to hit it, and it could just pour a bucket of water over it afterward to restore it.

As a spirit body, it had no distinction between male and female spirits, so beating up the Water Spirit caused no mental burden.

"Maybe let’s try someone else for communication."

Han Yu refused Artifact Spirit’s suggestion without thinking. These things probably all have a few screws loose, who knows what might happen after hitting it.

The most crucial thing was, right now, they needed its help, it would be a real hassle to try and fix it back up if they broke it.

"How about I give it a try?"

Bai Junya suddenly spoke up playfully; after all, she was a cultivator with Water Divine Powers, so she might have better luck.

Han Yu thought along the same lines and nodded.

When Bai stepped forward and leaned her ample figure slightly close to the wooden basin, her beautiful face reflected inside, the water unexpectedly surged out again.

Everyone was taken aback together; this time, the Water Spirit changed to a new face.

At first glance, they were all dumbfounded.

It was the exact same face as Qing Wan.

As the person and the spirit sized each other up, Bai Junya subtly smiled, immediately speaking meaningfully without waiting for the other to ask.

"Don’t ask; the answer is that I’m prettier than you."

"Darn it, I feel she’s not trying to help but to take down that little girl."

Artifact Spirit said strangely, leaning in to whisper into Han Yu’s ear.

No need for you to say that.

He had already noticed Qing Wan’s flushed cheeks.

I came to get the Water Spirit to open the exam site, and here you are having a beauty contest?

The water bubbled and splashed as Bai Junya not only provoked Qingya but also thoroughly annoyed the Water Spirit.

It just changed to a prettier face, only to be immediately outdone again.

Bai Junya had anticipated this. While she might struggle with spiritual power, dealing with water...

The water stopped flowing just a foot away from her, and a huffy cold hum from the Water Spirit retreated back into the basin.

By now, Han Yu had given up hope. Looks like it’s time to heed Artifact Spirit’s advice.

"Go on, if you really want to!"

"Wait, I haven’t tried yet!"

You Li interrupted Han Yu, speaking thoughtfully.

"Alright then, if you want to try, go ahead!"

Han Yu appeared helpless; these women were really killing time, even competing over this.

Water Spirit, you’re such a weirdo!

"Who do you think will win?"

Artifact Spirit asked eagerly, not missing out on the excitement.

"I’m here for the exam, not to see who wins."

Han Yu rolled his eyes, saying exasperatedly.

Besides, the three each have their uniqueness; Qing Wan is youthful and lively, Bai Junya is elegant and mature, and You Li is like a solitary orchid.

"I think You Li will win."

Little Artifact Spirit said sneakily. Her reasoning was simple: You Li was ranked third in Bai Xiangdong’s Hundred Flowers List, meaning only two female cultivators in Central Continent could rival her beauty.

Although the voice was quiet, it attracted the disgruntled looks of two women.

After all, being cultivators, they all had sharp ears.

Han Yu initially thought it was nothing but You Li’s voice suddenly echoed, catching everyone off guard.

"You’re more beautiful than me."

She didn’t even wait for a question, immediately offering praise.

The Water Spirit was clearly stunned, skeptically looking at the absolute beauty before it, speaking hesitantly for the first time.

"Really?"

The voice was ethereal, as crisp as a bell in a secluded valley.

You Li faced seriously, firmly nodding, and after approaching, took the Water Spirit’s hand.

"Everyone is unique and their most beautiful self."

"You’re not deceiving me?"

The Water Spirit frowned, uncertain as to asking.

You Li held onto its hand, solemnly nodding, "I’m not deceiving you."

Instantly, the Water Spirit’s water flowed again, making everyone believe it was going to act out.

To their surprise, the Water Spirit’s body started to transform within the water currents, leaving them wide-eyed in astonishment.

Even You Li couldn’t help but glance more at it, soon breaking into a smile.

The Water Spirit now appeared as a little girl, with a light blue long dress, blue hair gracing her shoulders, and a face so delicately sculpted it seemed like heaven and earth crafted it.

Han Yu realized it was just a little girl pretending to be an adult; it didn’t understand its own beauty and ugliness, only caring about others’ words, thus constantly changing forms.

No wonder its personality was so irregular.

"One has to admit, You Li made a small win this time."

Artifact Spirit added another nonchalant comment, eliciting two more disgruntled looks.

The rest was simple; since it had a childlike personality, it was particularly easy to coax.

Oddly, despite having Water Divine Powers, the Water Spirit ignored Bai Junya and became closely attached to You Li. After some laughs, You Li explained what Han Yu needed to do.

Given the Mo Family’s best mechanism here, there’s never any worry about spirit body power consumption.

Thus achieving such a task naturally became inevitable.

When You Li returned cheekily, making a gesture to Han Yu, "Think about how to thank me once you’re out!"

Since Artifact Spirit could now roam around freely, its activity level had become notably high, meddling in everything. Of course, it repeated again with meaningful eyes, "So how are you planning to thank her?"

"How about I give you to her?"

Han Yu snapped.

On the other hand, since the Water Spirit agreed to help, the work in Central Continent could commence.

It was still in the ruins of the New City, in the same place.

Han Yu lay straight...