She was completely different from Xiao Wu's cute, girl-next-door charm. Both women had their own unique beauty, but he still only had eyes for Qian Renxue.
At this moment, Xiao Wu opened the bundle on her back, took out a carrot, took a small bite, and then offered another one to Jin Lingfeng:
"Brother Jin, Xiao Wu is hungry. Eat carrots, you try some too!"
Jin Lingfeng understood that for Xiao Wu, carrots were the most delicious thing in the world. Her offering to share meant she definitely saw him as a friend.
"Xiao Wu, thank you. I won't stand on ceremony then."
Smiling, he took the carrot and took a bite in front of Xiao Wu. Although the texture was a bit unusual, he still smiled and said, "It tastes really good."
Xiao Wu showed her pearly white teeth and smiled happily, sitting side-by-side with Jin Lingfeng on the grass, chatting.
The two of them chatted and laughed the whole time, the atmosphere very relaxed. The young girl unconsciously leaned closer to the young man because he had a special aura about him that made her feel very close and comfortable...
Soon, the sun began to set.
Jin Lingfeng took out a small pouch and handed it to Xiao Wu:
"Xiao Wu, there's some money in here. Take it."
"I saw you don't have many carrots left in your bundle."
"And you like eating carrots so much, you can buy more later."
The reason Jin Lingfeng did this was because he was worried that Tang San would approach Xiao Wu using her love for carrots, just like in the original story. Xiao Wu was so naive and kind, she might actually be deceived.
Xiao Wu's eyes instantly turned red. Although she hadn't known the man in front of her for long, the young girl's heart felt warmth. It was a feeling of being cared for and protected.
Before leaving the Star Dou Great Forest, her mother had warned her to be wary of humans, saying they were all greedy and despicable. But the person in front of her was different.
"Brother Jin, can you tell Xiao Wu, why...?"
"Why are you being so nice to me?"
Xiao Wu looked at the man in white clothes before her with her watery eyes, feeling nervous and expectant.
Jin Lingfeng smiled slightly, trying his best to make his smile look more sincere. Looking into Xiao Wu's eyes, he said:
"Xiao Wu, don't worry, I mean you no harm."
"I just think you're a young girl who needs help when arriving at a strange academy, so I'm helping you."
The sun dipped below the horizon, on the grassy lawn.
The young man and the young girl gazed at each other, the moment freezing, appearing extremely heartwarming.
Xiao Wu looked at his sincere gaze, her cheeks instantly flushing. A feeling she couldn't quite describe arose in her heart.
"Brother Jin, thank you."
"When Xiao Wu gets stronger and earns money, I'll pay you back, hehe."
Xiao Wu pursed her lips slightly, taking the heavy little pouch. Her heart was even more touched, her affection soaring. So much money could buy so many, many carrots...
"Xiao Wu, it's getting late. You should hurry back to the dormitory."
"I have some things to take care of. I'll come see you tomorrow."
After speaking, he reached out and patted the girl's shoulder, about to leave.
Who would have thought that Xiao Wu would blush and grab his hand, placing it on her head? Her rabbit ears drooped, and she gently nuzzled it, shyly calling out:
"Goodbye, Brother Jin!"
Jin Lingfeng froze for a moment, realizing something was wrong. Xiao Wu seemed to have fallen for him!
Thinking it was bad, he quickly withdrew his hand and left the place in a hurry. He deeply loved Qian Renxue. If he had known it would cause Xiao Wu to misunderstand, he shouldn't have helped her so much...
Behind him, the young girl watched the receding white-clothed figure. Not yet recovered from the recent warmth, she tightened her grip on the pouch in her hand and smiled sweetly...
Late at night, the moon was dark and the wind was high.
A white figure left the teacher's dormitory and sneaked towards Yu Xiaogang's room...
Inside the room, the lights flickered erratically.
On the white wall, two black shadows were cast.
"Young Sect Master, rest assured. When dawn breaks tomorrow, Heavenly Slave will personally take action."
"I will bring that brat here for the Young Sect Master to deal with as you please."
Heavenly Slave, a collateral member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family, with a Soul Power of level 45, knelt on one knee before Yu Xiaogang. The others who were secretly protecting Yu Xiaogang were rapidly approaching.
Yu Xiaogang clasped his hands behind his back, his expression as dark as water. His mutated Martial Soul had permanently fixed his Soul Power at level 29, and he had endured countless cold glances.
He thought that by taking in Tang San, a super genius, he would soon be able to wash away his shame and win back Empress Bibi Dong's heart. Who would have thought he would be humiliated by some brash youngster today?
However, just then, a playful voice suddenly rang out in the room:
"Yu Xiaogang, today I will settle accounts with you properly!"
Instantly, Yu Xiaogang's face changed drastically. This was a voice he would never forget in his life – it was the person who had humiliated him during the day!
"Who? Come out quickly!"
"Playing tricks, what kind of skill is that!"
Heavenly Slave blocked Yu Xiaogang, blue Soul Power rising around him as he vigilantly scanned the surroundings.
The next moment, space tore open, and a man in white slowly walked out.
Jin Lingfeng recalled the scene of Bibi Dong's Inner Demon losing control, a thick killing intent flashing in his eyes as he glared at Yu Xiaogang, making the atmosphere in the room incredibly oppressive.
Heavenly Slave guessed the identity of the newcomer from Yu Xiaogang's expression and sneered, "Kid, you were the one who humiliated the Young Sect Master earlier! How dare you!"
"Fine, since you've come here to die, I'll grant your wish!"
"Third Soul Skill, Fist of Thunder!"
Suddenly, Heavenly Slave's level 45 Soul Power erupted. His right hand crackled with blue lightning as he smashed it towards Jin Lingfeng, his aura fierce, as if it could crush everything!
Jin Lingfeng smiled faintly and met the attack with a clenched fist, not even using his Martial Soul.
However, this scene caused Yu Xiaogang's expression to change drastically, and he exclaimed, "Heavenly Slave, be careful!"
"This person is very strange, don't fight him..."
Yu Xiaogang's research into Martial Souls was profound. It was clear that the opponent had entered the room out of thin air, not by using a Soul Skill. There was only one possibility: a Soul Bone!
Moreover, he could see that the calmness in the guy's eyes wasn't feigned. There was only one possibility: he was playing the weak to lure the strong!
But before Yu Xiaogang could finish speaking, Heavenly Slave was sent flying backward. He landed with a blood-stained fist print on his chest, dead...
All of this happened in the blink of an eye. Yu Xiaogang's eyes widened, unable to believe his subordinate had been killed so easily!
"Yu Xiaogang, you despicable fellow."
"To actually use Sister Dong'er's infatuation for you to hurt her so badly, causing her to develop an Inner Demon!"
"You... deserve to die!"
Jin Lingfeng's eyes filled with endless killing intent as he walked towards Yu Xiaogang.
With every step he took, Yu Xiaogang's heart pounded wildly. The opponent's gaze felt like the stare of death, capable of killing him at any moment!
Suddenly, without any hesitation, Yu Xiaogang fell to his knees with a thud, kowtowing and begging for mercy. "Please spare my life, sir!"
"I don't like Bibi Dong at all. She's been the one who's liked me all along."
"And I left the Martial Soul Hall over a decade ago and haven't been in contact with Bibi Dong since."
"I don't know what's wrong with her now, and it has nothing to do with me. Please spare my worthless life and don't kill me..."
With his Soul Power permanently stuck at level 29, Yu Xiaogang lacked the arrogance of the Young Sect Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan. Instead, he was terrified of death.
Back then, when faced with Qian Xunji's threat, he had similarly distanced himself and left the Martial Soul Hall. In the end, Qian Xunji died, while he survived.
However, his pleas for mercy only served to further enrage Jin Lingfeng!
"Yu Xiaogang, can you be any more shameless!"
"If you hadn't seduced Sister Dong'er back then, would she have been blind enough to fall for you?"
"If I'm not mistaken, you must be planning to cultivate Tang San."
"To attract Sister Dong'er's attention again, still thinking of becoming the Pope's man, aren't you!"
Jin Lingfeng's fury burned. He grabbed Yu Xiaogang by the neck and lifted him up with force.
Yu Xiaogang's face turned ashen, his eyeballs bulging frighteningly. His limbs thrashed wildly but were unable to break free, held captive like a dead fish.
"You... you son of a... bitch!"
"What right do you have... to interfere in my business with... with Bibi Dong!"
"In my opinion, this is treason..."
"How dare you harbor ambitions for the Pope... Are you also lusting after Bibi Dong... huh!"
Yu Xiaogang was in immense pain and abandoned his pretense, cursing wildly. But soon, he felt the hand gripping his neck tighten violently, making him almost suffocate and foam at the mouth...
Jin Lingfeng was furious. Bibi Dong was Qian Renxue's mother, whom he had always respected greatly. How could he have ulterior motives towards Bibi Dong as Yu Xiaogang claimed? This guy deserved to die!
However, Yu Xiaogang's words were overheard by a woman in palace attire hidden on the rooftop
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