Chapter 93: Space Bind! Get! [2-in-1]
Ge Bai had almost finished reviewing the materials here, selected a certain quantity of Void Meteorite Fragments and Mysterious Space Nets from the Spirit Plant Research Institute’s resource library, and could place an order at any time.
The resource library backend, as per regulations, pre-locked the resources selected by Ge Bai. Although Mysterious Space Nets were unlimited, Void Meteorite Fragments sometimes went out of stock.
Just then, Professor Luo Wan was also browsing the resource library and discovered that Ge Bai had reserved two Space Element resources, naturally thinking that she was probably planning to build a Spiritual Power Room for Qian Dai as well.
He couldn’t help but sigh that this little girl was really willing to invest heavily in cultivating spirit plants.
Pulling up Ge Bai’s spirit plant resource purchase records, Professor Luo Wan also realized that after this batch, Ge Bai would probably spend all of the 10 million previously allocated to her.
Leaning back in the chair, Professor Luo Wan seriously considered how to give Ge Bai another batch of resources within the rules.
Special Recruitment!
Soon, he thought of the Jinggang No. 1 Middle School Special Recruitment that Ge Bai was about to participate in.
He knew the Old Principal of Jinggang No. 1 Middle School, Principal Hu Shuo, who was also rich and loved supporting students.
Thinking this, he immediately called Principal Hu Shuo.
“What good stuff have you prepared this year for the excellent students in Special Recruitment?”
Something even Fang Miao Wen knew about, Teacher Luo Wan naturally knew about his old friend’s long-standing habit.
“Has the sun risen from the west? With your big operation at Jinggang Spirit Plant Research Institute, why are you eyeing my scraps?”
Principal Hu Shuo answered the phone, thinking Luo Wan must have something going on again.
Normally, out of ten calls, five were asking him to cooperate on spirit plant research, three were asking him to go to Secret Realm Space, one and a half were asking if he’d encountered any unusual spirit plants recently on the battlefield or in secret realms, and the remaining half was just chit-chat.
Today’s call already counted as chit-chat.
“One of our institute’s excellent Spirit Planters is participating in your Jinggang No. 1 Middle School Special Recruitment this year.”
“Ge Bai?”
Although there were many students participating in Special Recruitment this year, Principal Hu Shuo still remembered the seed players.
“Yes.”
“She’s a very active and energetic little girl.” Principal Hu Shuo chuckled, “Realm of Space Fragment, that’s what I’m preparing as the first place reward this year.”
He had already let the word out that this year’s reward was a Space Element resource, and there was no need to hide the specifics from Luo Wan.
Hearing this, Professor Luo Wan was silent for a moment, “A level 5 space resource, have you struck it rich?”
“Shi Ming’s son is also coming to Jinggang No. 1 Middle School this year. He nagged me for two months, insisting I use this as a reward to motivate his son.”
Principal Hu Shuo rolled his eyes and explained the reason.
“You know, we went into that secret realm together back then, and Shi Ming put in a lot of effort to get this Realm of Space Fragment.”
Hearing Principal Hu Shuo say this, Teacher Luo Wan finally understood.
Realm of Space Fragment was a level 5 or even level 6 Space Element resource, not only valuable but also involving the secrets of the Realm of Space.
If Principal Hu Shuo hadn’t said it himself, he never would have imagined that the first place reward for a mere Special Recruitment Exam would be this.
The purpose of his call was similar to Shi Ming’s, worrying that Hu Shuo wouldn’t offer anything good and planning to reserve something for Ge Bai.
Now it was great; the reward was confirmed to be top-notch. It all depended on whether Ge Bai could win it.
“Since it’s a reward, you have to follow the rules.”
Professor Luo Wan chuckled and reminded him.
“Naturally.” Principal Hu Shuo said confidently, “But do you really think Ge Bai can grab the first place in Jinggang No. 1 Middle School Special Recruitment?”
“We’ll see.”
Professor Luo Wan teased, believing that Ge Bai, who often brought him surprises, wouldn’t disappoint this time either.
“Save me a seat for the finals.”
He planned to make time to watch the young people’s match on site.
“Save one for you on the stage?”
Principal Hu Shuo was of course happy to agree.
“No sitting, sitting on your stage would cost me big.”
Luo Wan knew exactly what scheme his old friend was playing.
“Look at how stingy you are.”
“Heh.”
The two chatted a bit more idly, and Professor Luo Wan hung up first.
After thinking, he sent a message to Ge Bai.
“The first place prize for Jinggang No. 1 Middle School Special Recruitment is a level 5 Space Element Realm of Space Fragment, which is very beneficial for the all-around improvement of Thousand Generations Spring Sword Orchid. Good luck.”
Ge Bai, who hadn’t put down her Mobile Terminal yet, saw the message and replied instantly.
“Got it, thanks Professor Luo Wan! I’ll give it my all!”
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Villa 16, Third Floor Training Room.
Ge Bai looked up at Qian Dai and found it wasn’t going particularly well.
Noticing Ge Bai looking over, Qian Dai also looked dejected, her leaves drooping down.
Had she chosen the wrong sparring partner?
Ge Bai observed carefully for a while, earnestly analyzing where the problem was.
Initially, choosing the Little Golden Silk Mouse as a sparring partner was mainly because of its small size and ease of control; frequent training wouldn’t consume too much spiritual power from Qian Dai.
But now it seemed that using Golden Silk Mouse as a sparring partner had drawbacks: once touched by Qian Dai’s spiritual power, it basically had no ability to resist.
This actually wasn’t conducive to Qian Dai feeling the effects of Space Bind.
Realizing this late, Ge Bai was about to pick up her Mobile Terminal again to check the pet market for something more suitable, like Little Pig? Buying another batch wasn’t a big deal.
At this moment, Qian Dai’s movements paused, floating in mid-air; this was Big Willow transmitting a message to her.
Big Willow had circulated the Meditation Art for 9 cycles in the Spiritual Power Room and was ready to come out to practice skills and adjust.
Without thinking, Qian Dai directly used Spatial Teleportation to bring Big Willow to the Third Floor Training Room; normally she randomly teleported Big Willow to various training rooms in the villa.
Moments later, Big Willow appeared in the center of the training room.
Just as it steadied itself, Big Willow habitually scanned the surroundings and suddenly saw the Little Golden Silk Mice scurrying around on the ground; its Willow Threads all flared up!
“Qian Dai! What are you doing!”
While shouting, it lifted its legs toward the training room doorway, but unfortunately, the two little legs mimicked by its roots moved slowly, stepping unsteadily one by one.
This group of Little Golden Silk Mice were also clever; after practicing with Qian Dai for so long, they realized that apart from getting a bit dizzy when falling from mid-air, there was no real harm.
One by one, their courage was much greater than at the start.
Now, seeing Big Willow wailing like a ghost, they weren’t afraid and even seemed eager to approach.
Seeing these rodent creatures following it, Big Willow was even more terrified.
“Q-Qian Dai! Quick quick quick, teleport me away now.”
Heaven and earth could attest that at first, Qian Dai really hadn’t remembered Big Willow’s fear of mice.
But now, her brain was working fast.
Qian Dai ignored Big Willow’s cries and quietly glanced at Ge Bai.
Who would have thought Ge Bai was watching Big Willow’s frantic escape with great interest, showing no intention to intervene.
You know, when Ge Bai first chose Little Golden Silk Mice as sparring partners, it was meant for both Qian Dai and Big Willow.
Ge Bai noticed Qian Dai’s gaze and gave her a meaningful smile, arms crossed, leaning against the training room wall, watching leisurely.
Seeing Ge Bai like this, Qian Dai instantly got the hint.
The Third Floor Training Room wasn’t big, and in this short time, Big Willow was already waddling close to the doorway with its little legs.
Qian Dai unhesitatingly cast Spatial Teleportation on Big Willow.
Feeling Qian Dai’s space power, Big Willow let out a long sigh of relief, not resisting, letting Qian Dai teleport it away—anywhere was better than here!
But when Big Willow regained its bearings, it sadly discovered it was back in this training room, in the corner farthest from the door.
Qian Dai was extra considerate, steadily placing Big Willow on the ground, not giving it any chance to use Time Soil power to float in mid-air.
“Qian Dai!”
Big Willow was on the verge of collapse; there were two Little Golden Silk Mice in this corner, cautiously peeking and sniffing as Big Willow appeared.
“Bai Bai! Control Qian Dai quick.”
The terrified and anxious Big Willow finally noticed Ge Bai in the training room and immediately complained to her.
Ge Bai, watching from the side with a smile, spoke unhurriedly.
“Big Willow, don’t be scared. These aren’t wild mice; they’re pet Golden Silk Mice. Look closely; they’re pretty cute.”
“Don’t hurt them; they’re not spirit beasts and can’t withstand one of your whips.”
Ge Bai wasn’t worried about Big Willow at all and was even somewhat concerned that Big Willow might lash the Little Golden Silk Mice away.
Hearing Ge Bai say this, Big Willow felt despair; its own Spirit Planter was unreliable, and now it had to rely on itself.
Unwilling to sit idly, it continued waddling its root legs toward the exit.
“Bai Bai! Then tell Qian Dai not to teleport me!”
Big Willow negotiated with Ge Bai while waddling.
It knew well that Qian Dai wouldn’t pass up a chance to bully it.
“Alright, Qian Dai, no Spatial Teleportation.”
Ge Bai casually called out to Qian Dai; after all, what Qian Dai was practicing now wasn’t Spatial Teleportation.
“Okay, I’ll try.”
Qian Dai’s mind was spinning fast in these moments; she was using Space Bind. If she accidentally teleported, it wouldn’t be Spatial Teleportation—it would be a failed Space Bind.
Big Willow was busy observing the Golden Silk Mice around and waddling forward step by step, too occupied to ponder what the person and flower meant.
As soon as Qian Dai finished speaking, she cast another wave of Space Attribute spiritual power at Big Willow.
This time, Big Willow didn’t trust Qian Dai; after finally waddling two steps forward, it didn’t want to be sent back.
So, Big Willow unhesitatingly mobilized its internal spiritual power to resist Qian Dai’s Space Attribute spiritual power, struggling desperately.
This was the feeling.
Feeling Big Willow’s resistance, Qian Dai’s eyes lit up; she had finally recaptured the sensation of suppressing the Bloodthirsty Mad Hyena.
Qian Dai became more focused, carefully adjusting her spiritual power control, deliberately weakening the habit of seeking space landing coordinates upon casting Space Attribute spiritual power, and instead putting more energy into current control and maintenance.
Big Willow also sensed something off; this wasn’t like Spatial Teleportation—Qian Dai just wanted to control it.
It struggled even more fiercely, not only surging spiritual power to resist but also infusing spiritual power into its Willow Threads, trying to physically break the space barrier Qian Dai had just established.
One second, two seconds, three seconds.
Qian Dai’s spiritual power faltered, and Big Willow lurched forward.
Looking up at Qian Dai in mid-air, Big Willow had no time to ask what new skill she was pondering and continued hurrying toward the door.
“Qian Dai, try again; it’s close.”
Ge Bai, watching closely, clearly felt Qian Dai’s progress; she had touched the door.
Indeed!
Bai Bai and Qian Dai were researching a new skill and tricked it into being the sparring partner.
Big Willow glared back at Ge Bai grumpily.
But Ge Bai had thick skin, smiling at Big Willow.
“Keep going, Big Willow; just two more steps to the door.”
Far from guilty, Ge Bai even teased Big Willow.
“Not considering staying to play with the Little Golden Silk Mice for a bit?”
Big Willow turned its head away, really not wanting to deal with its Spirit Planter right now—too malicious!
Qian Dai knew that if Big Willow escaped this time, it definitely wouldn’t come back to practice Space Bind with her.
She immediately adjusted her spiritual power circulation and cast spiritual power at Big Willow again.
Here it came again.
Bound a second time by Space Element spiritual power, Big Willow proficiently began struggling.
Qian Dai also learned from the previous attempt, using Space Attribute spiritual power to quickly construct a layer of space barrier around Big Willow.
Like a cage, Big Willow frantically output spiritual power inside the space cage and even prepared to use Willow Whip.
“Not enough!”
Ge Bai used Spiritual Sense to open the Spirit Plant Cultivation Atlas; at this moment, Qian Dai’s page still showed:
[Skill: Space Bind-Beginner (0/100)]
Hearing Ge Bai’s reminder, Qian Dai thought and constructed a second layer of space barrier outside the first.
“No, Qian Dai.”
Not only had Qian Dai not sensed comprehending the new skill, but the Spirit Plant Cultivation Atlas also showed no mastery prompt.
Off track.
“Qian Dai, focus on binding; find a way to control Big Willow’s movements.”
Ge Bai keenly identified the key point.
Hearing Ge Bai’s analysis, Qian Dai suddenly understood.
She quickly circulated spiritual power, more finely adjusting the space barrier closest to Big Willow, enhancing its extensibility.
Turning the originally glass-wall-like space barrier into a soft yet stubborn transparent film, tightly covering Big Willow.
Every branch, every Willow Thread, was wrapped by the space barrier.
Big Willow still had some room to maneuver, but the instant the space barrier completed wrapping, it found it couldn’t move at all.
Not only that, even its internal spiritual power circulation was restricted.
“Ding!”
A crisp prompt sounded. [Skill: Space Bind-Beginner (1/100) Skill Level: Advanced Level]
“Bai Bai! I felt it, Space Bind—I mastered it!”
At the same time, Qian Dai excitedly shouted, bouncing in mid-air.
“Yes, Qian Dai is awesome.”
Ge Bai didn’t stint on praising Qian Dai.
