Chapter 85: Scarface Ninja Yoshino

Stepping out of the room, Xu Jiya thought over Su Yao’s troubles.

“If Yao Yao still can’t manage to control it at will, then what should she do?”

Xu Jiya had seen plenty of beast-transforming abilities. Such transformations did indeed grant a person formidable bestial gifts, especially in terms of size and strength.

Yet every time she saw someone transform, there was inevitably one particularly awkward problem: the clothes simply could not withstand that much strain. Tearing was unavoidable.

Once the clothes were ripped apart, certain crucial parts were left completely uncovered. It was enough to make one’s eyes burn.

For that very reason, almost all female fighters who awakened a third-tier ancestral ability in beast transformation would rather not use it unless they were at death’s door.

Although Su Yao was only at the second tier, she was born with a cat-based ability, and from the way things looked now, she was also moving toward the path of beast transformation.

Everyone wanted power, but that little embarrassment...

Xu Jiya suddenly thought of an acquaintance in the clothing industry. Perhaps she could ask for help?

With her mind made up, Xu Jiya headed out.

It happened to be the weekend, and the major commercial districts were packed with people.

Xu Jiya arrived at a luxury custom tailoring shop, an independent brand owned by her good friend Chen Zhizhi.

As a high-end bespoke boutique on the level of luxury goods, the store was elegantly decorated and sparsely crowded, making the shopping environment wonderfully comfortable to Xu Jiya.

A politely dressed staff member greeted her with a smile. “Miss, hello. May I help you with something?”

“I’d like to see Chen Zhizhi, thank you.”

No sooner had she spoken than Chen Zhizhi, in a long red dress, descended gracefully from the beautiful spiral staircase.

“Xiaoya, it really is you! It’s been so long since you last came to see me. What have you been busy with lately?”

Chen Zhizhi’s soft voice carried a touch of excitement.

“Honestly, I really have been busy lately. Isn’t there a saying that one does not visit the temple for no reason? I’ve come to ask you for help.”

Downstairs, Xu Jiya’s beautiful eyes curved into a smile. With her friend, she never needed to be polite.

Chen Zhizhi invited her upstairs to her design space.

“Go on then. What exactly is it that made our Miss Xu come all the way here?”

Xu Jiya then explained her idea to Chen Zhizhi. She hoped Chen Zhizhi could help design and make some clothes for Su Yao—clothes that would not be embarrassing even if she transformed or showed a little tail.

Besides Su Yao’s clothing, Xu Jiya also thought of that time in the fake medicine factory, when Xiang Nan had used his scorching flame wave and singed a large section of her sleeve.

If he could have a few garments made from special fire-resistant materials, then no matter how he used his ability, he would not end up in such an awkward state that spoiled his handsome image.

So she also asked Chen Zhizhi for a few sets of men’s clothing made from special materials.

“Men’s clothes? Xiaoya, who are you preparing these for?” Chen Zhizhi asked with interest.

“A c-classmate... also my good friend.” The moment Xiang Nan came to mind, Xu Jiya’s smile became especially bright.

“Oh? This male classmate must hold a very special place in your heart, then. Look at you—you must be secretly in love with him.” Chen Zhizhi teased.

“Stop gossiping. I need these clothes in a hurry. Can you get them done for me as soon as possible?”

“Don’t worry. If it’s your business, how could I not take it seriously?”

Chen Zhizhi asked her assistant to record Xu Jiya’s requirements. The two chatted a little longer before Xu Jiya finally left.

As soon as Xu Jiya was gone, Lu Yu stepped out of a small partition in the design space, his face dark and gloomy.

“That girl is your friend?” he asked in a low, brooding voice.

“Of course. She’s my childhood playmate. We don’t meet often anymore, but the bond is still there.” Chen Zhizhi approached him with a sultry smile and brushed his face with her hand. “Why were you hiding? Afraid people would find out about us?”

Lu Yu forced out a smile. “You’ve always been the most obedient. You know our Lu family stands in the wind and draws the eye. If too many things are made public too early, it won’t do you any good. I’m only thinking of you, worrying about you in every way.”

“You’re so sweet,” Chen Zhizhi said with a coquettish laugh, nestling into Lu Yu’s arms, then asked, “Your expression seems a little off. Do you know Xiaoya too?”

“I know her, of course I know her.” Lu Yu’s eyes turned cold again. “She’s my classmate at Capital City Spirit Martial University.”

“Classmate? Then was he the one she liked...” A trace of displeasure immediately appeared on Chen Zhizhi’s face.

“What nonsense are you spouting? Look at you, always so jealous. Don’t worry, that woman isn’t my type. You know it well enough—my heart belongs only to you...” With a stream of sweet words, Lu Yu coaxed Chen Zhizhi into obedient submission.

...

Dark Shadow Alliance.

The alliance master, Kitahara Suke, was in a furious temper.

“A bunch of useless fools! After all that effort, you brought me back only this piece of junk! Are your eyes the problem, or your brains? Can this thing even be called a treasure?!”

He hurled the rotary hidden weapon in his hand hard to the floor, shaking with rage.

“Isn’t that boy just a freshman? No matter how capable he is, he’s only at the second tier. You still couldn’t handle him? I’ve been wasting my food on you all this time! Go, bring Yoshino here at once!”

The two shadow ninjas retreated in disgrace.

Soon after, a ninja with a sharp gaze and a scar at the corner of his eye walked in, clad all in black and masked from head to toe. Behind him came another ninja, as elusive as a shadow.

“Alliance Master.” The scarred ninja Yoshino bowed his head in salute.

“Yoshino, this matter will still be handled by you. You must bring that magic treasure back to me intact, every bit of it!”

“Yes!” Yoshino replied crisply.

After leaving the hall, Yoshino asked the shadow beside him, “What do you think?”

“The day for the students of the major Spirit Martial academies in Capital City to venture into the Spirit Void is coming soon. I hear outside assistance will be allowed this time. Perhaps we could...”

The shadow whispered a few words into Yoshino’s ear. A glint of cunning appeared in Yoshino’s dark eyes.

“Good. Do it that way! Let you handle the arrangements for this matter.”

“Yes!”

...

At the Mountain Lake Bay villa, Su Yao, having obtained the Heavenly Fantasy Spirit Fruit, was cultivating with urgent resolve.

Even her classes at school had been put aside on some pretext so she could take leave.

During the effective period of the Heavenly Fantasy Spirit Fruit, all cultivation gains increased tenfold, and she could not afford to waste a moment.

To make her tail able to come and go at will as soon as possible, she was more impatient than ever before.

For a girl, appearance, figure, and bearing were far too important.

Not to mention that for the Spirit Void expedition, which would be broadcast live throughout the entire event, she absolutely had to look beautiful and dazzling.

While Su Yao secluded herself for cultivation, Xu Jiya was studying all kinds of knowledge about the Spirit Void and demon beasts at school while also practicing diligently, determined not to drag Xiang Nan and the others down.

That day, Chen Zhizhi called to tell her that all the clothes she had requested were finished and asked her to come pick them up at a designated place.

Xu Jiya did not think twice. As soon as school was over, she ran off excitedly.

“Yao Yao, Xiaonan, just you wait for the surprise I’ve prepared for you!”