Tang Ya's Explanation

"Heh, you finally..."

When Wang Dong'er heard that Chu Mo and the others were coming, she turned with a smile. But when she saw who had arrived, her expression froze.

Creak~

The beautiful Jiang Nannan had come with them! Wang Dong'er had asked around about her after enrolling, even secretly taking a photo of her to post in the group chat, so she recognized her. Her teeth ground together. So that was why he was late—he'd gone to see another woman!

"Scumbag!"

Chu Mo: ?

He'd just walked over and already been insulted. He was completely dumbfounded.

Jiang Nannan stopped when she heard that, her eyes curving into crescents as she stared at Chu Mo.

"Hehe, Xiao Mo, I didn't know you had a nickname like that!"

She was teasing him, but there was a hint of displeasure in her tone, as if she were jealous.

Tang Ya stepped forward and took Wang Dong'er's small hand.

"Hehe, sorry, Dong'er. I got held up for a little while."

"It's okay, Sister Tang Ya. I don't blame you. It must've been this womanizer going to see the campus belle that made him late!"

Wang Dong'er replied indignantly, casting Chu Mo resentful looks as she spoke.

"Uh~"

Tang Ya looked awkward. She was the one who had delayed them, not Chu Mo.

Huo Yu'er, who had been nearly unnoticed beside them, gently broke the awkward silence.

"Sister Tang Ya, Senior Bei Bei."

At the mention of his name, Tang Ya came back to her senses. She thought it would be best to clear things up properly as soon as possible.

"Xiao Ya."

Bei Bei had barely begun to speak when she shot him a glare. He looked awkward and hastily held up a hand, correcting himself.

"All right, Tang-Tang Ya. I want to know why."

Though he hadn't been specific, Tang Ya knew what he was asking.

"I've learned a little about you. I'm grateful for your company and help, but we're truly not suited for each other. I didn't reject you before because I still held on to some fantasies, thinking we might be able to be together. But now..."

Tang Ya spoke softly, but every word cut into Bei Bei like a knife. His usually gentle expression shifted again and again. He wanted to interrupt her, but in the end he swallowed his words and listened patiently.

Tang Ya wasn't heartless. She had noticed Bei Bei's companionship, and he had even helped her hunt for a Spirit Ring. It was impossible that she hadn't developed feelings for him.

She was saying all this now in the hope of finally putting an end to his hopes, and for his own good. He had a fiancée and a powerful background. She truly wasn't worthy of him.

She no longer expected him to help her take revenge. She would have to rely on herself. At worst, she could do what Chu Mo had said and become an Evil Spirit Master.

After Tang Ya finished speaking, she felt as if one of the two heavy stones in her heart had lifted. Even her breathing felt easier.

"That's all I have to say. Simply put, I don't think we're right for each other. You don't need to stay in the Tang Sect for my sake..."

"Why... why aren't we right for each other?"

Bei Bei raised a hand and looked at Tang Ya, disbelief written all over his face.

Ever since he met Tang Ya, he had been moved by her story. At first, he cared for her out of sympathy and instinct. As they spent time together and got to know each other, he was drawn to her character and convictions.

"We're not right for each other in any way."

Tang Ya shook her head. She had made herself perfectly clear. Apart from her pitiful circumstances, there was nothing about her that warranted Bei Bei's attention.

The forces behind him would never agree to him being with her, the remnant sect leader of the Tang Sect. She didn't want to invite trouble or be killed by that mysterious person who had suddenly appeared with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.

Bei Bei looked tense. It seemed Tang Ya was determined to cut ties with him. He didn't know where she had gotten her information, but he hurried to explain.

"Xiao Ya, I have nothing to do with Grandmaster. I only found out about this recently, and I've always thought of Sister Lexuan as an older sister."

Jiang Nannan narrowed her eyes at the drama unfolding nearby. It was getting a little boring, so she leaned close to Chu Mo's ear and asked, "Hey, is it really okay for us to keep watching the show?"

"What are you doing? It's already evening!"

This time, not only did Wang Dong'er object, but Huo Yu'er also poked her head out, clearly displeased.

Chu Mo drew another breath, but before he could reply, Jiang Nannan took his hand and lifted her chin.

"Hehe, obviously, we're going to talk."

"Scumbag, go to hell!"

Wang Dong'er's face flushed with anger. She pointed at Chu Mo, shouted at him, and ran off.

Huo Yu'er opened her mouth, then finally sighed. "I'll go find Wang Dong!"

"Uh, all right. Be careful."

Chu Mo nodded, then watched as Huo Yu'er went after Wang Dong'er.

"Hehe, now that the interruptions are gone, how about I treat you today? You've always paid for our meals before."

With no one else around, Jiang Nannan let herself go, tucking Chu Mo's hand against her chest as she asked sweetly.

It wasn't every day that the penny-pincher offered to pay!

Chu Mo raised an eyebrow. He knew her all too well.

Even though Mother Jiang had been cured by the pills Xiao Lu made, the experience had made Nannan very particular about money. She hardly ever spent any and was always saving it.

But they'd just eaten, and of course he couldn't say the nickname he'd given her in his mind.

"Pen— No, I mean, Nannan, of course I'd like you to treat me, but I just ate Yu'er's grilled fish. We'll have to do it next time."

He'd nearly let the nickname slip. When Jiang Nannan fixed him with her beautiful eyes, Chu Mo cleared his throat.

Jiang Nannan didn't hold it against him. She tugged at his hand, wanting to head out.

"Fine. Then it's your loss. Let's go shopping and buy some gifts. Tomorrow, we'll go see my mother."

"Let's go shopping tomorrow. I really do have something to take care of tonight, so I can't get away."

Chu Mo smiled and pulled his hand free from where it was buried against her breasts.

"Ah~"

Jiang Nannan pouted, looking thoroughly unhappy. She'd finally gotten to see the person she'd been longing for, only to have to wait another night!

"Then give me Xiao Lu. Otherwise, I won't believe you'll go with me tomorrow!"

After spending more than a year together, how could Jiang Nannan not know what he was thinking? He loved avoiding things. Without something to hold over him, he wouldn't make himself do anything.

This was too much to ask.

After weighing the pros and cons, Chu Mo finally decided to sell Xiao Lu out.

Whoosh~

A pale-white light flashed, and Xiao Lu was summoned.

As soon as Xiao Lu appeared, Jiang Nannan slipped her slender jade arm around it and pulled it into her embrace. Xiao Lu was pressed against her full breasts.

"Gurgle, gurgle~"

Xiao Lu's round body was compressed until it went flat, and it wasn't the only one.

"Fine, you know what's good for you. I'll come find you tomorrow."

Jiang Nannan smiled radiantly, gave a soft snort, then held Xiao Lu and tossed her golden hair as she strode away on her long legs. She clearly feared Chu Mo might change his mind.

"Uh..."

Chu Mo closed his eyes, not daring to look at Xiao Lu. He had no choice but to do it.

"Sigh~"

He might as well go back and cultivate. Chu Mo no longer had the heart to do anything else. He sighed and headed toward the dormitory.

After finishing what she had been saying, Tang Ya instinctively glanced to the side. When she saw Chu Mo leaving, her expression changed, and she hurried after him without paying any attention to Bei Bei, who was still lost in thought.

"Hey, wait for me!"