If he snatched something from the protagonist, wouldn't the plot derail even harder?
Damn, it was better to refuse.
Just as Xu Chen was about to refuse, a sweet laugh rang out. "Oh my, so many people. Xu Chen, why not follow your big sister instead?"
Xu Chen was dumbfounded. There was another woman?
He looked up and saw that at some unknown moment, a woman in red robes had approached with seductive steps, her crimson lips like blazing flames.
Her figure was exceptional, her bosom vast as an endless sea, stretching beyond sight.
A Crimson Fire Rope coiled around her arms. It was her signature weapon, capable of taking lives from afar.
Those who did not know her thought she was promiscuous.
But that was not the case. She was also a heroine, and she had kept herself pure as jade.
In the Original Text, she had naturally been waiting for the protagonist, Ye Xuan.
Her name was Chi Lian, the dean of the Women's Academy. She cultivated fire-attributed techniques and was an incredibly fitting match for Ye Xuan.
Xu Chen clicked his tongue. Damn, had this one derailed too?
Chi Lian walked up beside Xu Chen, her fragrance swirling around him. "Oh, this boy is quite handsome. Not bad. I like him."
Shangguan Luoyun snorted coldly. "Is it your turn to speak here?"
Xu Chen curled his lips. There was a secret that others did not know, but he did.
Chi Lian was Shangguan Luoyun's biological younger sister, born of the same mother.
Yet the two were somewhat hostile toward each other—like sisters, yet also like enemies.
That was because Chi Lian cultivated demonic techniques and flirted with people everywhere she went.
If she had not been her biological younger sister, and if she had not promised Shangguan Luoyun not to cause trouble, Shangguan Luoyun would have driven Chi Lian away long ago.
Chi Lian smiled sweetly. "Could it be that Big Sister has taken a liking to Xu Chen too?"
Shangguan Luoyun said blandly, "A genius seen only once in a century. What, as the Palace Lord, am I not allowed to take a disciple?"
Chi Lian's laughter made her chest heave and fall. "Oh, of course you can. But I was the first to speak up. Is the Palace Lord trying to steal a man from me?"
Shangguan Luoyun silently cursed Chi Lian as a slut. It was enough to know such things in one's heart—why did she have to say them aloud?
Damn it, how was she supposed to speak next?
The surrounding elders and disciples of Jixia Academy were stunned. The dean was competing with the Palace Lord, and they were even both women.
Those who knew understood that they were competing for a disciple.
Those who did not would have thought they were competing for a husband.
Shangguan Luoyun said coldly, "Let Xu Chen choose for himself. Neither of us can influence him."
At this point, with everyone watching, she could no longer forcibly take him as her disciple.
She could only hope that Xu Chen would choose her side.
That way, she would have sufficient reason to protect Xu Chen.
Chi Lian laughed sweetly. "Xu Chen, between me and the Palace Lord, who do you think is superior?"
As she spoke, she displayed her own advantages, pressing down on Xu Chen like towering waves.
Xu Chen sucked in a breath. Too brutal.
Although Shangguan Luoyun's temperament was a notch better, she truly had a hard time competing with Chi Lian in this regard.
No exaggeration, no slander—Chi Lian was absolutely number one among the heroines of the Original Text in this aspect. The others really could not compare.
What he did not understand was why Chi Lian was looking for him.
In the Original Text, the two of them seemed to have had no connection at all.
Chi Lian looked at Xu Chen, her gaze complicated.
They had little entanglement in their previous life, but when she had nearly been violated by villains, Xu Chen had saved her.
Across ninety-nine lives, Xu Chen had saved her ninety-nine times.
As for Ye Xuan, with so many heroines around him, the only reason he had set his sights on her was her beauty.
She had always found it disgusting. In this life, she would protect Xu Chen instead.
No one would ever harm even a single hair on Xu Chen's head under her watch again.
At last, after thinking for a long time, Xu Chen spoke. "I choose..."
Everyone held their breath. Who would he choose?
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"I choose Senior Han Di, the Body Cultivation Dean."
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Xu Chen said calmly.
He felt that only by staying away from all the heroines could he let the plot progress better.
The heroines should be looking for the protagonist. He only wanted to keep a low profile and steadily finish the plot.
Han Di burst into laughter. "Hahaha, good! From now on, follow this dean and learn the path of the fleshly body.
"This dean guarantees that if you can punch someone flying now, you will still be able to do so in the future.
"You may even crush an enemy's body and soul with a single punch. That will be no problem at all."
Xu Chen nodded. To be honest, he was rather interested in the path of the fleshly body as well.
In his previous life, he had also entered the Body Dao Academy and cultivated the fleshly body.
So this was actually following the original plot too, except his master was a bit more formidable.
He cupped his hands toward Chi Lian, Shangguan Luoyun, and the others. "Thank you all for your kind intentions, Elders."
Chi Lian said cheerfully, "As long as you like it."
Shangguan Luoyun was unwilling to accept this. "Are you sure? I am the Palace Lord of Jixia Academy. Whether it is resources or authority, I have the most."
She was a little anxious. Why would this damned guy not choose her?
I want to protect you. Hurry up and change your mind. How infuriating.
Xu Chen secretly wondered whether Shangguan Luoyun was truly the mastermind behind the scenes, the one controlling Li Ruoling.
Otherwise, why was she in such a hurry?
Tsk, then he should stay even farther away from her. Keep his distance—he absolutely had to keep his distance.
Xu Chen nodded. "I'm sure. Palace Lord, there is no need to say more."
Big Sister, you're a heroine. Go take Ye Xuan as your disciple!
I'm just a villain who will have to deal with Ye Xuan in the future. Why are you bothering with me?
Shangguan Luoyun snorted inwardly, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed. Even after she had gone this far, he still ignored her.
Fine. Ignore me, and I'll get angry. Just you wait, stinking man.
She flicked her sleeve coldly. "Since that is the case, then forget it."
Chi Lian said cheerfully, "Then I'll forget it too. But Xu Chen, this big sister will definitely come see you often in the future."
Xu Chen's head throbbed. Don't. Don't come see me.
I just want to quietly finish the plot. Please hurry up and leave.
There were already three heroines clinging to him. If another one came, would he even survive?
Han Di patted Xu Chen on the shoulder. "Hahaha, kid, aside from the position of Young Headmaster, I can't give you that. Everything else is yours for the asking."
Everyone secretly sucked in a cold breath. Han Di was that generous?
It seemed he truly thought highly of Xu Chen!
This was the first time they had ever seen Dean Han Di treat a disciple like this.
Chi Lian and Shangguan Luoyun were somewhat relieved upon hearing this.
Their original intention had always been to let Xu Chen live better.
However, Shangguan Luoyun was still angry and did not intend to forgive Xu Chen for the time being.
Ye Xuan, standing nearby, was somewhat unwilling to accept this.
Damn it, he was a Dual Cultivation of Alchemy and Martial Arts. Why had no one asked about him?
Could it be that he had been abandoned over some trivial moral issue?
Morality was not worth a fart before strength, was it?
Thus, he stepped forward and cupped his hands toward the many seniors. "Seniors, I am an Early-stage Third Rank cultivator and also a Third Rank alchemist. Might I catch your eyes?"
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