Soul Land: Phoenix & Tiger (A Rivals-to-Lovers Story)
Chapter 2: Forced to Work Together?!
Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng’s voices shook the training hall.
Elder Xuan grinned, sipping from his gourd
ELDER XUAN/XUAN/TEACHER
You heard me. For the next month, you two will train together.
ZHOU YI/YI/TEACHER
Zhou Yi crossed her arms
ZHOU YI/YI/TEACHER
You two are the strongest in the team, but you refuse to work as partners. That changes now
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
I work better alone.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
Finally, something we agree on.
Zhou Yi’s smile turned sharp
ZHOU YI/YI/TEACHER
Oh? Then I guess neither of you need food or rest
ELDER XUAN/XUAN/TEACHER
The room fell silent
ELDER XUAN/XUAN/TEACHER
If you don’t complete the training, you’ll be on full-time cleaning duty for the next six months
Xiaotao’s flames flickered.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
You’re joking.
ELDER XUAN/XUAN/TEACHER
do i look like I'm joking
Dai Yueheng clicked his tongue
ZHOU YI/YI/TEACHER
Good. Now, for your first task—
ZHOU YI/YI/TEACHER
Survive
Xiaotao narrowed her eyes.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
What do you—
WHOOSH!
Suddenly, the floor disappeared beneath them.
Before they could react, both of them were dropped into a massive forest.
Xiaotao landed first, rolling to her feet. Dai Yueheng crashed down right after her, barely dodging a tree.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
What the hell?!
Dai Yueheng dusted himself off.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
Hah. You land pretty well for a bird
She punched his shoulder.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
Shut up
Dai Yueheng’s ears twitched
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
We’re not alone.
Xiaotao’s flames flared brighter
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
Spirit beasts.
💠 Mission: Survive in the Training Grounds for One Week.
💠 Rule: You must work as a team—or fail.
Dai Yueheng sighed, cracking his knuckles.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
Well, Phoenix, looks like we’re stuck together.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*Xiaotao scowled* If you slow me down, I’ll roast you.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*He grinned* Try it, sweetheart.
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