Understanding

Aboard the Giant Gorge Ship, everyone in Xiong Bing Lian was busy with their own affairs.

Liu Chuang and Zhao Xin were bragging to each other, trading boasts back and forth and having a grand time. Every so often, they asked Cheng Yaowen a few questions, while Chen Yaowen merely smiled without saying anything.

Qi Lin and Rui Mengmeng had recently become obsessed with volleyball, and they set aside some time to play every day.

Sun Wukong was sitting on the roof of the Giant Gorge Ship, holding a tablet computer and looking at something unknown.

Ge Xiaolun, meanwhile, followed behind Qiang Wei, trying to strike up a conversation with her now and then. Qiang Wei, however, acted as though she could barely be bothered to respond.

As for Yi Chen, he was leaning against the railing beside the Giant Gorge Ship, gazing at the beautiful scenery on the sea and feeling the cool ocean breeze. His mind recalled everything that had happened since he arrived in this universe.

Just then, after finishing her conversation with Du Kao and Lena, Yan walked out through the hatch. She located Yi Chen, then headed straight toward him.

"Yo... kid, you're pretty free, huh?" Yan teased when she saw him admiring the view alone.

The sound brought Yi Chen back from his memories.

"What are you doing here?" he asked in confusion.

"Heh... What if I said I came here specifically to find you? Would you believe me?" Yan teased. There was some truth in her words—she really had come to find Yi Chen.

"I don't believe you," Yi Chen said calmly, his gaze still fixed on the glittering sea ahead.

"Hehe... kid... Is the scenery really that nice?" Yan took a step forward and whispered beside Yi Chen's ear. The warm breath from her mouth, mixed with her distinctive fragrance, made Yi Chen hurriedly retreat several steps.

"Um... did you need something?"

Yan stopped teasing him and became serious.

"Your commanding officer has handed you over to me."

"Huh?" Yi Chen was a little stunned.

"From now on, you'll follow me!"

"What does that mean?"

"Will Super Seminary upgrade your Divine Body? Or, rather, does it have the ability to upgrade your Divine Body?"

"Mm... no."

"Hmph! Of course it won't. Ge Xiaolun has been designated as Earth's future Main God, so all the resources will definitely be poured into him. Besides, with Earth's current capabilities, it can't create a Divine Body. But if you follow me and perform well, we Angels can provide you with the technology to upgrade your Divine Body. And you should know that, with your current strength, staying on Earth until the Taotie attack would be no different from throwing your life away. So following me is clearly the better choice, right?"

"So, are you going to follow the beautiful Angel Yan?"

"Can you tell me your purpose? You should know that I'm just an insignificant figure right now. There are people in Xiong Bing Lian who are more outstanding than me." Faced with Yan's enthusiastic invitation, Yi Chen did not let himself get carried away. Free lunches were never easy to swallow.

"Hehe, what if I said I liked you? Would you believe me?"

"I wouldn't."

"Hmph! Whether you believe me or not, just tell me if you agree."

"Can I think about it?"

"Of course. But you have to give me an answer by tomorrow at the latest."

"Fine. Then I'll go train." With that, Yi Chen turned and left. He wanted to be alone and quiet for a while.

After a day of training, Yi Chen walked toward his dormitory, thinking about what Yan had said to him during the day. Although he had appeared calm on the surface, his true feelings were extremely complicated.

He knew very well that Ge Xiaolun had already been designated as Earth's future Main God, so he had never thought about competing with him for anything.

However, when he thought about how he fought and trained with all his might, only to find that the academy could not even provide him with the resources and technology to upgrade to a Second Generation Divine Body, he felt frustrated. He had been stuck at the peak of the first-level Divine Body for some time now, greatly delaying his desire to grow stronger quickly.

He had once considered leaving Xiong Bing Lian and dealing with the Taotie alone, but his strength was insufficient, so he could only abandon the idea.

Today, however, Yan's words had truly tempted him. Of course, he also felt grateful. After all... they had only met twice.

Before he knew it, Yi Chen had arrived at the dormitory door. He opened it, only to discover that the light inside was on.

He opened the door and glanced inside, then hurriedly turned around and prepared to leave. There was actually someone in his room.

Inside, Yan was sitting on Yi Chen's bed, flipping through the diary he usually kept.

Because of his personality, he never revealed his inner thoughts in front of outsiders. However, some emotions needed an outlet, so he set aside a little time every day to write in his diary.

The diary recorded the hardships of his daily training, his helplessness at being unable to advance any further in strength, and... the feelings beginning to stir in his heart.

Yan was not wearing the battle armor she usually wore. Instead, she was dressed casually and comfortably.

She wore a white shirt with an adorable cat pattern over the chest. Its wide neckline revealed her fragrant shoulder.

On her lower half was a pair of extremely short shorts, leaving her straight, exquisite, long legs completely exposed.

Yan noticed Yi Chen as well. She closed the diary, raised her head, and said with a smile, "You're back."

Then Yan saw Yi Chen turn his head aside, pretending not to notice her. With a hint of teasing, she said:

"What's wrong... Seeing this side of Angel Yan for the first time made you shy?"

"W-why are you here?" Yi Chen stammered.

"What? You don't welcome me?"

"No, it's just... you're dressed like that..."

"Hehe... kid, that means you have something to hide in your heart..." As she spoke, Yan lowered her crossed leg.

"Learn to restrain your desires, kid. Otherwise, how will you stand against the Angels?" Yan said.

"I... You still haven't answered why you're here."

"Hmph, I'm staying here tonight. Do you want to share a bed with the beautiful Angel Yan? I don't mind. We could even have a deeper exchange!"

Yan spoke in a seductive tone as she patted the spot beside her, indicating that Yi Chen could sit there if he wanted. She clearly had no objection.

"Men and women should keep their distance. You can have the dormitory. I'm going to Liu Chuang and the others." With that, he quickly slipped away. Even his usually cold face had turned red against his will.

"Heh... What an interesting kid... The Queen really did have good instincts. Not bad!"

The End of the Chapter