Heaven Dou Royal Academy!
Yu Tianheng lay on the ground, his eyes vacant and his expression numb. He felt utterly powerless. Despite using his strongest abilities, Chen Yuan had easily neutralized him.
"No…"
Yu Tianheng let out a roar, scrambling to his feet. His eyes were wide, his face twisted with rage. He couldn't accept defeat. He wanted to fight Chen Yuan to the death.
But when he looked up, he saw Dugu Yan standing in front of Chen Yuan, her cold gaze filled with disdain—disdain for his sneak attack and disgust for his persistence.
Dugu Yan had never found Yu Tianheng so repulsive before. Her voice was icy as she said, "Yu Tianheng, how long are you going to keep this up? Look at yourself. Don't you feel even a little ashamed?"
Her words struck Yu Tianheng like a blow to the heart. It felt as if a giant hand had gripped his heart and squeezed, leaving him breathless with pain.
It hurt. It hurt so much.
The lightning faded, and his martial soul unconsciously retracted. Yu Tianheng's face was pale, his expression lost. He staggered away, fleeing the scene as if escaping a disaster.
Yu Feng, Osler, Shi Mo, and Shi Grind exchanged glances. After a silent conversation, they made a decision and spoke almost in unison, "Vice-captain, we'll follow the captain for now. Please return to the team soon. We still have training to do."
After saying this, they left with Yu Tianheng. Ye Lingling, who had been silent, glanced curiously at Chen Yuan before following her teammates.
Dugu Yan's expression darkened. She and her teammates were growing apart. Due to her martial soul, she had few friends since childhood, and these teammates were among the rare few.
But she didn't regret her decision. She had made her choice, and her teammates had made theirs.
Chen Yuan stepped forward and spoke gently behind Dugu Yan, "I'm sorry. It's my fault for putting you in such a difficult position."
Hearing his voice, Dugu Yan's gloom dissipated. She didn't regret her decision. Turning to Chen Yuan, she said softly, "No, I made myself clear. I didn't expect Yu Tianheng to act like this, suddenly attacking in the dormitory area. If you weren't so strong, he might have succeeded."
Chen Yuan's spiritual power, nourished by the Gazing Dew, was no weaker than that of an average Soul Sage. The moment Yu Tianheng attacked, Chen Yuan had already sensed it. No matter what, Yu Tianheng couldn't have harmed him.
Seeing Dugu Yan's reaction, Chen Yuan decided not to dwell on the matter and changed the subject, "By the way, how was the trip? Did you achieve your goal? This isn't the place to talk. Let's go inside."
Dugu Yan smiled and nodded, "Alright."
As the two chatted happily, Chen Yuan noticed two pairs of slightly resentful and complex eyes fixed on him, making him feel uneasy.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing. Chen Yuan knew very well what they were thinking, but there was little he could do. Balancing three relationships was a significant challenge. He would have to comfort them one by one later.
Once inside, the four of them sat down, and the atmosphere grew tense. Chen Yuan broke the silence, "Tell us about the trip. Did you achieve your goal?"
Speaking of the mission, Dugu Yan straightened up and said, "We succeeded. During our trip to the Star Luo Empire, my grandfather and I quickly made contact with the Po Clan's leader. When that old man, Yang Wudi, saw the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red, his face lit up with a kind of reverence."
"When my grandfather proposed buying their family's records on immortal herbs, he agreed without hesitation. He even allowed me to copy all their records on herbs, poisons, and their family's techniques. His only request was to take a closer look at the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red. But…"
At this point, Dugu Yan's expression turned somewhat amused as she continued, "The Lovesick Heart-Rending Red rejected him. Instead of getting angry, he became even more fanatical, muttering something about the herb having a spirit."
"So, in the end, we got the Po Clan's inheritance without paying anything."
After hearing this, even though Chen Yuan had expected as much, he couldn't help but feel amazed. Obtaining the Po Clan's inheritance had been far too easy.
Chen Yuan then said sincerely, "Yanyan, I still need a few more immortal herbs. Now that you have the Po Clan's inheritance, your knowledge surpasses mine. I'll need your help to identify them."
At these words, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing felt a pang of jealousy. The affectionate nickname didn't go unnoticed.
Dugu Yan narrowed her eyes, glancing at Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing. Her tone carried a hint of meaning, "No problem. What's mine is yours. Whenever you want to go, we can leave."
Chen Yuan blurted out, "Then let's go now…"
But then, glancing at the two girls beside him, he added somewhat pleadingly, "Wait for me outside. I'll be right out."
Dugu Yan smiled softly, not making a fuss. She gracefully stood up and walked out of the room, swaying her hips as she went.
Once she was gone, Chen Yuan acted. He picked up Ning Rongrong, ignoring her stiffened posture, and placed her on his lap. Then he did the same with Zhu Zhuqing, holding one on each side.
At this point, any explanation or excuse would sound hollow. So, Chen Yuan admitted his mistake openly, "I'm sorry. If you're angry, you can hit me or scold me. I'll accept any punishment."
Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips. Given her position, she couldn't really blame him. If Chen Yuan weren't so charming, she wouldn't be here. But she didn't speak for Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong leaned softly against Chen Yuan's chest, her voice faint as she whispered, "I'm not angry. I'm just scared. Brother Chen Yuan, back at the sect, your eyes were only on the sword. But since leaving the sect, you've been looking at more and more girls. I'm afraid there won't be a place for me anymore…"
Chen Yuan hadn't realized how much he meant to Ning Rongrong. He chuckled softly, "That will never happen. After all, when I got the immortal herbs from Yanyan, the first thing I thought of was you two. Doesn't that prove my feelings?"
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing felt a mix of discomfort and joy. The discomfort came from the fact that the herbs had come from Dugu Yan, but the joy stemmed from Chen Yuan thinking of them first.
After a moment of tenderness, Chen Yuan didn't want to keep Dugu Yan waiting too long. He gently set the two girls down and walked outside, where he was met with Dugu Yan's amused gaze.
Dugu Yan stepped closer, sniffed lightly, and indeed caught the scent of two different perfumes. She looked at Chen Yuan with a gaze that screamed "playboy" and said bluntly, "You little wolf, you really know how to enjoy yourself…"
Then she sighed helplessly, "If you hadn't been so good to me, I wouldn't have let myself fall for you so easily."
Dugu Yan was very clear-headed, but even clarity couldn't stop the flutter in her heart.
Looking at Dugu Yan, who was so close, Chen Yuan swept her up into his arms, summoned his martial soul, and in an instant, they were on a flying sword, soaring into the sky and disappearing into the horizon.
As they flew, Chen Yuan smiled and said, "I'm truly lucky to have all of you…"
(End of Chapter)
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