Having Fun

"Zixin, don't make such a fuss! You scared me!" Mu Xi was startled by Ouyang Zixin's sudden outburst and complained to her irritably.

"What do you mean, Mu Xi? You're not surprised by this at all?" Ouyang Zixin asked in confusion. Mu Xi's reaction made her wonder whether there was something wrong with her own understanding.

"What's so surprising about it?" Mu Xi countered.

It was not that Mu Xi was not surprised; she had simply gotten used to it.

Although Yun Chen's talent for forging was not particularly outstanding, his cultivation talent was truly formidable. Or rather, his Martial Soul provided him with tremendous benefits on the path of cultivation. This advantage allowed his cultivation to advance far faster than that of others.

When the two had first met, Yun Chen's Body Martial Soul and abundant vitality had made him look unlike a child, causing Mu Xi to mistake his age. When she learned that Yun Chen had only been seven years old at the time, Mu Xi had been deeply shocked as well. However, what surprised her more then had been his appearance.

As the two gradually became more familiar with each other, Mu Xi learned of Yun Chen's cultivation and was no longer quite so surprised. By now, she barely reacted to such things at all. In Mu Xi's eyes, Yun Chen being like this was perfectly normal. At least, it was normal for him.

"By the way, Sister Mu Xi, I happen to be taking Xiao Yan out for something tasty tonight. Do you want to come with us?" Before they parted, Yun Chen invited Mu Xi.

Mu Xi hesitated after receiving the invitation. She had originally planned to go home after school and practice forging properly. However, Ouyang Zixin, standing beside her, seemed very interested in going out. She gently tugged at Mu Xi's sleeve and whispered, "Go on, go on. I want to go too."

Seeing Ouyang Zixin like this, a sly gleam flashed through Mu Xi's eyes. "We can go, but we're their seniors. We can't let Xiao Chen and the others treat us, can we? So if you're willing to pay for the meal, I'll agree."

"Sure, sure! It's just treating everyone to a meal. I agree!" Ouyang Zixin replied with a smile.

Seeing the interaction between the two of them, Yun Chen's lips twitched. There was a hint of teasing in the way he looked at Mu Xi. Mu Xi noticed his gaze and secretly shot him a warning glare before leaving with Ouyang Zixin.

Soon, school ended. Yun Chen stood with Xu Xiaoyan at the gates of Eastsea Academy, waiting for Mu Xi and the others.

Zhang Yangzi and the others had originally wanted to come along, but after school, the three of them were summoned by their homeroom teacher, Ye Yingluo, and thus could not join them.

Before long, Mu Xi and Ouyang Zixin arrived at the school gates. After the four met up, they got into a sedan that had already been waiting nearby and headed for the Gourmet Street in Eastsea City.

The moment they arrived at the Gourmet Street, they saw Xu Xiaoyu waiting at the entrance. Ouyang Zixin looked at Xu Xiaoyu in surprise. "Senior, why are you here?"

"Hm? Zixin, Junior Mu Xi, why are you here too?" Xu Xiaoyu was equally surprised.

During their conversation, Ouyang Zixin learned that Yun Chen and Xu Xiaoyan were actually Xu Xiaoyu's younger siblings, and she became even friendlier toward them. Mu Xi, standing nearby, found it somewhat speechless. She knew that Ouyang Zixin liked Xu Xiaoyu, but unfortunately, he did not seem to feel the same way. He merely regarded her as a classmate.

Chatting and laughing, the group entered a small restaurant. It was a famous establishment on Gourmet Street, known for selling East Sea's renowned snack, Braised Beef in Pot.

At the table, they chatted about all sorts of things. But when Yun Chen ate his tenth serving of Braised Beef in Pot, the expression on Ouyang Zixin's face became somewhat strange.

Watching this, Mu Xi laughed inwardly and could not help recalling the miserable time when Yun Chen had eaten away half a month's worth of her allowance in one sitting. Ever since then, she had secretly resolved never to treat Yun Chen to a meal again.

After eating and drinking their fill, Xu Xiaoyu was the first to rise and pay the bill as they prepared to leave. Seeing this, Ouyang Zixin let out a huge sigh of relief. She looked at Mu Xi crossly. "You knew all along, didn't you?"

"Huh? What are you talking about? I don't know," Mu Xi played dumb, hoping to muddle through.

"You, Mu Xi!" Ouyang Zixin grabbed Mu Xi's sensitive spots and began tickling her, complaining as she did so, "I thought you were my best friend, and you actually set me up like this! Just see how I deal with you!"

Xu Xiaoyan looked at the laughing pair in confusion. "Brother, what's wrong with them?"

"No idea." Yun Chen shrugged. He had long seen through Mu Xi's little scheme, but this was simply how best friends got along. He had no place to interfere.

By the time Xu Xiaoyu returned, Ouyang Zixin and Mu Xi had already stopped fooling around. After straightening their emotions and clothes, the two were about to get up and leave when they saw three students in Eastsea Academy uniforms enter the restaurant.

One of them spotted Ouyang Zixin and the others and immediately waved at them in greeting. At that moment, Ouyang Zixin was leaning close to Yun Chen and whispering something. Hearing the voice, she looked over in confusion.

As their eyes met, Ouyang Zixin said in surprise, "It's you, junior! You came to eat too? The Braised Beef in Pot here is delicious."

"Yes. Thank you for the recommendation, Senior. I'll savor it properly." For some reason, Tang Wulin, who had been full of excitement, suddenly lost much of his interest. Even his reply sounded listless.

"Then enjoy yourselves. We'll be leaving first." Ouyang Zixin waved at Tang Wulin, then hurried after Yun Chen and the others, who had already left the restaurant.

"By the way, Xiao Chen, the Class Promotion Tournament will be held soon, right? Will you be representing your class?" Mu Xi asked on the way back to the academy.

"The Class Promotion Tournament?" Yun Chen paused, then remembered Douluo Continent's traditional specialty: all kinds of competitions. The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament, the Eastsea Grand Tournament, the Star Battle Network Championship, and even world-changing matters were decided through a nine-versus-nine match. Yun Chen found it utterly ridiculous. Competitions and such were boring as hell.

"I don't know. The homeroom teacher hasn't mentioned it to me. Maybe I'm not needed," Yun Chen said.

"Huh? You're so strong, yet they won't let you participate? Could it be that your class has someone even stronger?" Ouyang Zixin asked.

"Probably not," Yun Chen said.

With his strength, Yun Chen did not believe there was anyone stronger than him, not only among Eastsea Academy's first-year students, but even in the entire intermediate division. Even Gu Yue, who possessed seventy percent of the Silver Dragon King's origin power, would definitely be no match for him without exposing herself. This was the confidence his Body Martial Soul gave him, as well as the confidence a transmigrator should have.