If anyone saw her expression at this moment, they would be utterly stunned on the spot.
Good heavens! The ice-cold Palace Lord actually had such a girlish demeanor?
She raised a jade hand and gently rubbed her temples. "It seems this life's plot is rather strange, and I can't even predict it. Since that's the case, I'll play it by ear and see just how broken this plot can get. If I have a chance to act, I'll decisively help Xu Chen."
She set down the scroll, her beautiful eyes showing anticipation. "You, come quickly. I'll be waiting for you in Luoyun Hall."
Another day, Xu Chen got up, washed up, and finished his morning routine.
As agreed, the dozens of envoys from Jixia Academy were waiting at the city gates of Qingyang City. The geniuses from the various families would gather there, then head to Jixia Academy together.
But when Xu Chen arrived at Qingyang City's gates, he was dumbfounded again.
He hadn't done anything, yet he saw two stunning beauties waving at him in unison.
"Xu Chen, come with me! My mount is the Azure Water Golden Crystal Beast—it can travel through water and air alike," said a blue-clad beauty, extending her jade hand with a cheerful smile.
"Scram! Come with me instead. My mount is the Unicorn Smoky Beast—it flies through the sky and burrows through the earth, capable of anything," said a red-clad beauty, hands on her hips, huffing angrily.
The strangest part was that their faces were similar, but not identical. They were definitely sisters, but not to the point of being twins.
He was nearly stunned. He remembered these two were called Jiang Lan and Jiang Hong, Female Leads who served Ye Xuan like handmaidens.
But why were they inviting him instead of Ye Xuan?
And he also recalled that these two didn't appear in Qingyang City at all. To be precise, they only showed up for the first time at Jixia Academy, then clung to Ye Xuan relentlessly.
His mouth twitched. Two more Female Leads had broken down.
Heavens! This was so hard for him.
Beside him, Ye Xuan chuckled lightly. "Ladies, I could go with you too, you know."
Ever since he learned Xu Chen's strength was fake, his confidence had soared again, and even his speech had become more gentlemanly.
"Scram!"
"Scram!"
But to his surprise, the two women replied with only a single word.
Ye Xuan: "..."
Xu Chen: "..."
Not him, it had nothing to do with him—don't restart the cycle again!
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Xu Chen was genuinely anxious, because now he felt that any plot point could potentially trigger a restart of the cycle.
After all, this life was unpredictable, and that damn system didn't give any definite hints. It only said to finish the major plot, but who the hell knew if the current plot was part of the major plot?
Four words to describe it: utterly intangible.
He really wanted to kick Jiang Lan and Jiang Hong over to Ye Xuan's side, but he couldn't even budge them now.
With a pained expression, he said, "Ladies, do we know each other?"
The envoys from Jixia Academy nearby were also completely baffled.
What the hell? They don't know each other?
If they don't know each other, why are Jiang Lan and Jiang Hong so enthusiastic?
Ye Xuan's mouth twitched too. Don't know each other...
Li Ruoling's initiative was already ridiculous, but now Jiang Lan and Jiang Hong were even more absurd.
Damn it, he was a rare genius in both alchemy and martial arts—shouldn't they be inviting him instead?
Jiang Lan's red lips curved into a perfect arc, her expression mischievous. "We don't know each other, but we can get to know each other now, right? I'm Jiang Lan."
Jiang Hong snorted angrily. "I'm Jiang Hong. Jiang Lan's shameless, Xu Chen, don't mind her."
Jiang Lan laughed so hard she swayed. "You're the shameless one—I spoke first."
Jiang Hong rolled her eyes. "Then why didn't you call Ye Xuan? He's a dual cultivator of alchemy and martial arts, incredibly strong."
Jiang Lan stared intently at Xu Chen and said firmly, "No way, I want Xu Chen. You can have that Ye Xuan."
Jiang Hong snorted coldly. "Who'd want to get near him? Brother Chen, I want a hug."
Xu Chen: "..."
In their past lives, these words were all spoken to Ye Xuan.
Now they were being thrown directly at him, instantly piling up everyone's hatred on his shoulders. It was absurd!
According to the script, he was supposed to stay silent and play the supporting foil.
He hadn't planned on being the star this time either.
But these Female Leads wouldn't let him!
He had it too hard!
Sure enough, Ye Xuan, who was being used as the comparison and object of disdain, had veins bulging on his forehead on the spot.
He gritted his teeth and stared at Xu Chen, fighting the urge to kill him on the spot.
Damn it, if it weren't for wanting to expose Xu Chen at Jixia Academy, he would have made his move right now.
"Jiang Lan, Jiang Hong, is it your turn to speak?"
At that moment, the first Female Lead, Li Ruoling, appeared behind the two girls and said coldly.
Jiang Lan and Jiang Hong immediately stuck out their tongues obediently and made way for Li Ruoling.
At Jixia Academy, their status and strength couldn't compare to Li Ruoling's.
Li Ruoling gave the two girls a faint glance, then walked up to Xu Chen.
"Young Master Xu, ride my Flying Divine Crane with me. It can hold two people."
Li Ruoling said with a light smile to Xu Chen.
Her tone was as gentle as could be, with a faint hint of pleading.
As if she were silently begging, Please, come with me. Don't go with them.
Xu Chen's head throbbed. This plot twist was making his scalp tingle!
Three peerless beauties from Jixia Academy were inviting him at once. How was he supposed to handle this?
Under everyone's watchful eyes, this was damn hard to bear!
But in the end, he had to make a choice.
Finally, he took a deep breath. "Fine, I'll go with you."
He had to go with someone today anyway.
Weighing his options, he ruled out the big guy, so the most beautiful one, Li Ruoling, was the best choice.
As for Jiang Lan and Jiang Hong...
One Li Ruoling was already a headache. Two more? No thanks...
Hearing this, Li Ruoling was overjoyed. "Good."
With that, she summoned her mount, the Flying Divine Crane.
Li Ruoling blinked. "Young Master Xu, if you feel unsteady during the flight, just hold my waist. I don't mind."
Ye Xuan: "???"
The disciples of Jixia Academy: "???"
You don't mind, but we do!
If you're offering, let us take that unsteady suffering instead.
Xu Chen sighed helplessly. "Alright, just fly steadily."
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