Warm-Hearted

"You've gone stupid, haven't you?!"

Huang Hai looked at his nephew with utter impatience. It was bad enough that he had no talent for martial arts; his brain was stupid too!

If the Blood Dragon Agent were really that effective, wouldn't he have used it on him already?

Huang Long still looked utterly baffled, completely unable to understand why Third Uncle had gotten angry.

"The better a drug works, the greater its side effects."

Huang Hai suppressed his temper and said, "I've already contacted Longteng Company and ordered the new Blood Dragon Agent, along with the matching Neutralizing Agent. Fifty thousand per dose, one and a half million for three courses. That's enough to make you an Advanced Martial Artist.

"Your parents and I can only do this much for you. The rest depends on you."

"Ah, thank you, Third Uncle..." Huang Long was overjoyed. He grinned so widely that his gums showed.

Huang Hai ignored his nephew. His gaze remained fixed on Gao Wu, who was diligently pumping iron.

The imitation Blood Dragon Agent was working a little too well. He found it highly abnormal.

It seemed this Gao Wu truly had an extraordinary physique. He could not only absorb the medicine effectively, but also withstand its side effects. He was a promising talent.

Three courses of Blood Dragon Agent might really allow this brat to defy fate and change his destiny.

At that thought, Huang Hai sneered inwardly. Let Gao Wu jump around however he pleased—he would never leap out of his palm...

At five thirty in the afternoon, training ended.

After taking a quick rinse in the unheated shower room, Gao Wu hurried to the cafeteria.

Food was unlimited for Martial Arts Team members, but the dishes themselves were limited. There was especially little meat left.

Gao Wu had trained all afternoon, and every cell in his body was wailing with hunger. He estimated that even if he took all the remaining meat dishes, it still would not be enough to fill him.

Gritting his teeth, he turned around and headed into Tianxiang City, spending another 499 at Haima Buffet and devouring a huge meal.

Even at a buffet, Gao Wu's eating drew plenty of attention.

Martial Artists could eat a lot, but it was still rare to see someone consume the portions of more than ten adults in one sitting.

While the good items at the buffet were limited, all kinds of meat, cakes, and high-fat, high-sugar foods were unlimited. Gao Wu truly ate until he was stuffed.

By the time Gao Wu left the restaurant, night had fully fallen. The temperature had dropped to more than ten degrees below zero, and the wind was especially fierce, yet his entire body felt warm and toasty.

The enormous amount of energy converted from food was circulating through his body, nourishing his many tissues and organs.

In comparison, the freezing temperature outside had no effect on him at all. Instead, it made him feel waves of cool comfort.

All at once, he understood Nine-tattooed Dragon Shi Jin's exhilaration and shouted, "What a fine cool wind!"

Opening the Boundless Merit Book, Gao Wu saw that his Merit had accumulated to over fifty thousand. This delighted him even more.

He could not help humming softly, "The road is long, but I'll brave it with you, carrying courage and a warm heart..."

The song came from memories of his previous life. He only knew the first few lines, but singing them now perfectly matched his mood and carried a hint of the carefree joy of wandering the martial world.

Everything was developing in a better direction. This surging momentum even stirred lofty ambitions within Gao Wu.

The weather was too cold, and there was no one to be seen on campus.

Humming those few lines of lyrics over and over, Gao Wu quickly climbed onto Bailin Bridge, where he spotted a figure at its center.

It was past eight at night, and dark clouds crowded the sky. Gao Wu could not make out the other person's appearance, but that slender silhouette looked rather familiar.

It's that girl who jumped into the water! Gao Wu's heart stirred as he recognized her. Perhaps because she had received the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Incantation's blessing, he had a subtle sense of connection with her.

The girl wore a long trench coat. The north wind caught its hem and lifted it high, wrapping her back into it and making her slender, tall figure look so lonely and melancholy.

"Meeting again, classmate." Gao Wu walked to her side and greeted her first.

The girl had a clear, delicate jawline, which combined with her eyes and nose to form a beautiful profile.

Even in the darkness, Gao Wu could not see the subtle changes in her expression, but he could sense the aloof distance that radiated from her bones.

He felt a little sorry for her. Her personality looked suffocating enough to make others feel oppressed; presumably, she was not living very happily herself.

"My name is Song Mingyue."

The girl turned to look at Gao Wu and formally extended her right hand in introduction.

Gao Wu froze for a moment before realizing that Song Mingyue wanted to shake hands. As a student, he was actually unaccustomed to such formal social etiquette.

He shook Song Mingyue's hand. "My name is Gao Wu."

Song Mingyue gave Gao Wu a deep look. Her gaze was sharp enough to see the subtle changes in his expression and eyes even in the darkness.

Gao Wu's voice was hoarse and low, but his face was filled with a sincere smile. That cheerfulness and warmth were highly infectious, making Song Mingyue's heart warm as well.

Running into Gao Wu at this time was indeed somewhat unexpected.

From another perspective, however, this encounter also proved her point: there was a strange fate between her and Gao Wu.

She was not good with words. Though she found Gao Wu approachable, she did not know what to say for the moment.

Fortunately, Gao Wu was rather considerate. He could tell that the girl was not very skilled at dealing with people, so he took the initiative and said, "Dear classmate, what are you doing at Bailin Lake so late at night?"

"Mm..." Song Mingyue did not know how to explain. This matter was rather complicated and of great importance; it truly could not be made clear in just a sentence or two.

Besides, some things were not suitable to say directly to Gao Wu.

Gao Wu had only asked casually, but Song Mingyue's hesitation aroused some suspicion in him. Was this girl here to jump into the lake again in the middle of the night?

Even if Song Mingyue did not want to live, there were plenty of ways to commit suicide. She did not need to come all the way to Bailin Lake to seek death.

Besides, Song Mingyue looked detached and cool, but her emotions seemed stable. She did not seem like the type to seek death at every turn.

He still kindly reminded her, "Swimming isn't allowed in Bailin Lake."

He had already said the same thing once before. He only hoped Song Mingyue could understand his good intentions.

Song Mingyue gently shook her head, indicating that she had absolutely no such intention.

The girl said nothing, and there was little change in her expression or gaze, yet Gao Wu understood her meaning with complete clarity.

Gao Wu sighed in relief. As long as she was not seeking death, that was fine. He smiled and said, "If you really like diving, come during the day. There'll be lots of people then, and I can show off again..."

As he spoke, an idea struck him. If he found someone to jump into the water and then rescued them in public, could he earn Merit from it?

But if he saved people every day, others were not fools—they would see there was something wrong! What a pity... this shortcut would not work.

Just as Gao Wu was letting his thoughts run wild, Song Mingyue softly said, "Gao Wu, can you help me one more time?"

"Hm?"

Gao Wu looked at Song Mingyue in confusion. She came from the Song Family and had both money and influence. Judging from her words and manner, she was also intelligent. Moreover, her martial arts attainment should be stronger than his.

Even if Song Mingyue truly had trouble, it should not be his turn to help.

Song Mingyue's beautiful phoenix eyes stared straight at Gao Wu, and she looked exceptionally serious. Yet she clearly had no intention of explaining.

Gao Wu said solemnly, "No problem. I love helping those in danger and relieving those in distress. Just tell me what it is—I absolutely won't refuse!"

"It's actually not difficult. I just need you to save me one more time."

As Song Mingyue spoke, she turned and flipped over the railing, jumping down.

Her movements were extraordinarily nimble and swift. Though Gao Wu was right beside her, he did not have time to react and could only watch as Song Mingyue fell straight into Bailin Lake.

With a splash, she pierced the thin layer of silvery ice floating over Bailin Lake. Dark, deep water churned up and instantly swallowed Song Mingyue's figure.

"Hey, big sister, what are you doing?" Gao Wu stared in stunned disbelief. Hadn't Song Mingyue just told him with her eyes that she was not going to jump in and kill herself?

Before his words had even faded, she pulled this on him... Had he misunderstood? He truly could not figure out what girls were thinking...