Soul Land: Phoenix & Tiger (A Rivals-to-Lovers Story)
Chapter 3: The First Night
Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng walked side by side, their senses sharp. The last glow of the setting sun faded behind the mountains, and the air turned cold.
Xiaotao shivered slightly. She hated the cold.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Dai Yueheng glanced at her.* Tch. Don’t tell me you’re freezing already?
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
Shut up
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*He smirked* You’re the Phoenix. Shouldn’t you be warm all the time?
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
Want to test it? *She lit a small flame on her palm, raising an eyebrow.*
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*he chuckled* I'll pass
The bushes nearby shifted.
Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng instantly moved into battle stance.
Phoenix Flames ignited.
Golden Tiger Aura flared.
A pair of glowing eyes appeared in the darkness. Low growls echoed.
Xiaotao’s heartbeat quickened. More than one enemy.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Dai Yueheng tensed* Shadow Wolves.
At least six of them.
They moved like ghosts in the night, their dark fur blending into the shadows
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Dai Yueheng gritted his teeth.* They’re testing us.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*Xiaotao grinned* Then let’s teach them not to.
The first wolf lunged at Dai Yueheng.
💠 Second Spirit Ability: White Tiger Light Wave!
A shockwave of golden energy blasted forward, knocking the wolf back.
Another wolf jumped at Xiaotao from behind—
Third Spirit Ability: Phoenix Firestorm!
She spun, releasing a spiral of fire, burning through the wolf’s fur.
But before they could relax—
THREE wolves lunged at the same time.
Xiaotao barely dodged, but one of them got too close—
Pain shot through her shoulder.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
Damn it!!
Fourth Spirit Ability: White Tiger Meteor Strike!
With explosive force, he slammed into the wolf, tearing it away from her. The wolf yelped, crashing into a tree. Xiaotao stumbled, gripping her bleeding shoulder.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Dai Yueheng grabbed her wrist* You okay?
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*She jerked away* I can handle it.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*He scowled* Tch. You’re too reckless.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
You sound like you care *she teased, smirking.*
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*He scoffed* I just don’t want you slowing me down.
She rolled her eyes—but the slight warmth in her chest annoyed her.
The remaining wolves growled, preparing to attack again.
*Xiaotao clenched her fists* We need a bigger attack.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Dai Yueheng nodded* Together, then?
She hesitated—but then grinned.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
Try to keep up, housecat.
Combined Attack: Phoenix Tiger Storm
Fire and golden energy exploded outward, colliding with the wolves—sending them flying into the forest.
Both of them stood there, panting.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*Xiaotao glanced at Dai Yueheng* …Not bad.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*He smirked* We make a good team.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*She huffed* Let’s not get carried away.
But she couldn’t deny it. For the first time… fighting with him didn’t feel so bad.
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