"What's it like to be a Spirit Transformation cultivator?"
"That armor you were wearing earlier was quite nice. Is it some kind of treasure?"
Listening from behind, Zhang Haobo's face paled slightly, fearing I Am Invincible would be provoked by Xiaomei's pestering and turn violent.
Yet, although I Am Invincible didn't answer Su Xiaomei's questions, he showed no anger. A faint, inexplicable smile even seemed to play on his lips.
Zhang Haobo suddenly understood.
He knew the technique Su Xiaomei cultivated allowed her to sense the subtlest shifts in the emotions of those around her. Her earlier actions, while seemingly rash, actually carried little risk.
It seems Xiaomei has another purpose? Indeed, I shouldn't underestimate her just because of her age. Zhang Haobo thought to himself.
The three traveled together, with only Su Xiaomei's constant chatter breaking the silence.
Soon, they traversed the pass and left the confines of Shixi Mountain.
It was then that I Am Invincible, who had remained silent the entire time, suddenly stopped.
He turned to look at Su Xiaomei, asking with keen interest, "You're an interesting little kid. We've never met before, have we? Why did you claim we were in the same group?"
Su Xiaomei tilted her head, her expression full of innocence. "We're traveling together now. Doesn't that make us a group?"
Her cunning eyes darted. "You still haven't answered my questions!"
I Am Invincible chuckled softly, unoffended. "Alright then, let me introduce myself first. I am Shuo Feng. I Am Invincible is just a moniker I use while wandering the world. And you, little girl?"
"My name is Su Xiaomei! The guy next to me is called Zhang Haobo!" Su Xiaomei replied swiftly.
"Su Xiaomei..." Shuo Feng repeated the name once.
Then, looking at her seriously, he asked, "Su Xiaomei, what are your intentions for following me?"
At these words, Zhang Haobo immediately grew tense.
But Su Xiaomei showed no fear. Her eyes lit up, and she answered without hesitation. "Your name is just too arrogant!
"Invincible? I don't accept it! I want to fight you!"
This answer caught Shuofeng completely off guard.
He stared at her for a moment. Then he threw his head back and laughed, a booming, hearty sound.
"Good! You're an interesting little kid!
"Perfect timing. I’ve been walking for a long time, and my hands are itching for a good spar."
"This place is wide open and empty. Why don't we have our bout right here?"