If anyone saw this expression on her face right now, they would surely be stunned on the spot.
Heavens! The icy Palace Lord could actually show such a young maiden's demeanor?
She raised her jade-like hand and gently rubbed her temples. "It seems the plot in this life is somewhat strange, and impossible to predict.
Since that is the case, I shall play it by ear and see just how badly the plot can collapse.
If I can make a move, then I will decisively help Xu Chen."
She put down the scroll, anticipation shining in her beautiful eyes. "You, hurry and come. I'll be waiting for you at Luoyun Hall."
Another day passed, and Xu Chen got up and washed himself.
As agreed, several dozen envoys from Jixia Academy would be waiting at the gates of Qingyang City.
When the time came, the geniuses of all the major Lineages would gather and head for Jixia Academy together.
Yet when Xu Chen arrived at Qingyang City's gates, he was dumbfounded again.
He had not done anything at all, yet he saw two peerless beauties waving at him together.
"Xu Chen, come with me. My mount is the Azure Water Golden Crystal Beast. It can escape through water, and it can also travel through the air."
A peerless beauty dressed in blue stretched out her jade-like hand and said cheerfully.
"Get lost. Come with me. My mount is the Unicorn Smoky Beast. It flies through the heavens and burrows through the earth—there's nothing it can't do."
A peerless beauty dressed in red planted her hands on her hips and said angrily.
What was strangest was that the two resembled each other greatly, though not completely.
They were definitely sisters, just not twins.
He was nearly stunned stupid. He remembered these two women were called Jiang Lan and Jiang Hong, heroines who served Ye Xuan much like maids.
But why were they inviting him instead of Ye Xuan?
And he also remembered that these two women did not appear in Qingyang City.
More precisely, they first appeared at Jixia Academy, then clung stubbornly to Ye Xuan.
The corner of his mouth twitched. Two more heroines had gone off the rails.
Heavens! This was too hard for him.
Beside him, Ye Xuan chuckled. "Ladies, I can actually go with you as well."
Ever since learning that Xu Chen's strength was merely disguised, his confidence had swelled once more. Even his speech had become much more gentlemanly.
"Get lost!"
"Get lost!"
Yet the two women gave him only one word in reply.
Ye Xuan: "..."
Xu Chen: "..."
It wasn't me. This has nothing to do with me. Don't start the reincarnation cycle again!
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Xu Chen was truly uneasy, because he now felt that any plot could potentially trigger another reincarnation.
After all, this life was unpredictable, and that damned system would not give him any definite hints.
It only said he had to finish the major plot, but who the hell knew whether the plot before his eyes was part of that major plot?
Four words described it perfectly: vague and illusory.
He really wanted to kick Jiang Lan and Jiang Hong over to Ye Xuan's side, but he could not kick them away now either.
With an agonized expression, he said, "Ladies, do we know each other?"
The envoys from Jixia Academy beside him were equally dumbfounded.
Damn, they did not know each other?
They did not know each other, yet Jiang Lan and Jiang Hong were this enthusiastic?
Ye Xuan's mouth also twitched. They did not know each other...
Li Ruoling taking the initiative before had already been rather outrageous. Now Jiang Lan and Jiang Hong were even more outrageous.
Damn it, he practiced Dual Cultivation of Alchemy and Martial Arts. He was a rare genius! Shouldn't they be inviting him?
Jiang Lan's red lips curved into a perfect arc, making her seem lively and mischievous. "We don't know each other, but we can get acquainted now. My name is Jiang Lan."
Jiang Hong huffed. "My name is Jiang Hong. Jiang Lan is shameless, Xu Chen, don't pay attention to her."
Jiang Lan laughed so hard that she trembled like a blossoming branch in the wind. "You're the shameless one. I spoke first."
Jiang Hong rolled her eyes. "Then why don't you call Ye Xuan? He practices Dual Cultivation of Alchemy and Martial Arts, and he's incredibly impressive."
Jiang Lan stared fixedly at Xu Chen and said resolutely, "No way. I only want Xu Chen. You're the one who wants that Ye Xuan."
Jiang Hong snorted coldly. "Who wants to get close to him? Brother Chen, I want a hug."
Xu Chen: "..."
Those were all things these two women had said to Ye Xuan in their previous lives.
Now they had been transferred directly onto him, instantly maxing out everyone else's hatred toward him. This was a little too absurd!
According to the plot, he should have remained silently speechless and obediently acted as a green leaf to set off the flower.
This time, he had not wanted to be the flower either.
But these damned heroines would not allow it!
This was too hard for him!
As expected, Ye Xuan, who had been treated as the comparison and object of disdain beside them, instantly had veins bulging on his forehead.
Grinding his teeth, he stared at Xu Chen, seized by an urge to kill him on the spot.
Damn it, if not for waiting until Jixia Academy to expose Xu Chen, he would have wanted to make a move already.
"Jiang Lan, Jiang Hong, is it your turn to speak?"
At that moment, the number one heroine, Li Ruoling, appeared behind the two women again and spoke coldly.
Jiang Lan and Jiang Hong immediately stuck out their tongues obediently, then made way for Li Ruoling.
At Jixia Academy, neither their status nor their strength could compare to Li Ruoling's.
Li Ruoling gave the two women a faint glance, then walked up to Xu Chen.
"Young Master Xu, come ride my Flying Divine Crane with me. It can accommodate exactly two people."
Li Ruoling smiled lightly at Xu Chen.
Her words were as gentle as could be, carrying a faint trace of pleading.
It was as though she were secretly saying, please, go with me. Don't go with those two.
Xu Chen's head throbbed. The plot had collapsed so badly it made his scalp tingle!
The three peerless beauties of Jixia Academy were inviting him at the same time. How was he supposed to withstand this?
With everyone watching, this was really damned hard to handle!
But in the end, he still had to make a choice.
Finally, he took a deep breath. "Fine, I'll go with you."
No matter what, he had to go with someone today.
After picking and choosing, the Big Man was eliminated right away, so Li Ruoling, with the highest looks, was still the best choice.
As for Jiang Lan and Jiang Hong...
Li Ruoling alone was already enough of a headache. Two more? Forget it...
Hearing this, Li Ruoling was immediately overjoyed. "Good."
After saying that, she summoned her mount, the Flying Divine Crane.
Li Ruoling blinked. "Young Master Xu, if you feel unsteady during the flight, just put your arm around my waist. I don't mind."
Ye Xuan: "???"
The disciples of Jixia Academy: "???"
You did not mind, but we did!
If you have the guts, let us do it. We'll bear the pain of that unsteadiness.
Xu Chen wore a helpless expression. "All right, then fly steadily."
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