The Spirit Bot.

Zhao Yun suddenly turned to Ace, her eyes gleaming with something he couldn't explain.

"Master Xiao…"

Ace shot up from his seat as if struck by lightning. "No. Whatever you're thinking—no. I'm not taking you in as a disciple," he declared, clearing his throat. "Ahem. Just get going already."

To smooth things over, he quickly added, "I'll treat you to a majestic spirit omelet and an entire Spirit Chicken once the task is done."

Zhao Yun's face instantly brightened. "Deal!" she said without hesitation.

Without wasting another second, she summoned her bond beast—a magnificent white tiger with sleek fur and piercing blue eyes. In one swift motion, she hoisted Shan Yifeng onto its back.

Before Ace could even blink, the tiger leaped forward, and the two disappeared into the distance, leaving behind only a gust of wind and a fading trail of dust.

Ace exhaled, rubbing his temples. "Damn, she really is a Gold Rank…"