I Like Your Good Looks

"You think it might be a little inappropriate for the dean to scold someone until she cried, then personally go comfort her?"

In the air, Gu Yi held Zhu Zhuqing as they flew back toward Shrek Academy. Suddenly, he asked her teasingly.

"Wasn't it because you refused to do it? Still, I can understand why you hate her so much. I hate her now too."

Zhu Zhuqing rolled her eyes at Gu Yi and smiled.

"Hehe~ Zhuqing, has anyone ever told you that you look really beautiful when you smile?" Gu Yi teased.

At his words, a blush suddenly rose on Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face. She turned her head away, no longer looking at Gu Yi, and murmured from within his arms, "Hmph! Pervert."

"Hahaha! I'm only a pervert with you. No one else is qualified for that." Gu Yi laughed. Even as he flew, he continued teasing Zhu Zhuqing without pause.

Every word Gu Yi said now made Zhu Zhuqing's heart tremble. She realized that he seemed to be taking up more and more space in her heart.

The same was true of her mind. These past few days, they had practically been inseparable. It seemed she had already grown used to having Gu Yi in her life.

When Bu Le had controlled her today, she had truly been terrified. While she worried for herself, she had worried even more about Gu Yi.

Facing an opponent at the Soul Elder level, she had truly feared that Gu Yi would be in danger. After all, the gap between them was simply too great!

Yet what she hadn't expected was that Gu Yi would disregard his own safety and risk himself to save her.

But what she had never expected even more was that all of this had actually been within Gu Yi's expectations.

For a moment, Gu Yi's image in her heart seemed to become even more deeply etched.

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, Zhu Zhuqing's favorability has reached 65%. Reward: one God-Given Soul Ring, stored in the System Backpack. Host may check it at any time."

Hearing the system notification in his mind, Gu Yi was delighted. He could only say that this trip had truly not been in vain.

Although the process had been a little thrilling, the outcome had been quite good.

But this also made Gu Yi understand one thing: strength was truly important in this world!

Tian Ya is a Soul Emperor, so there was nothing I could do against him. If I faced him, I could only flee desperately with Zhuqing.

Flender is a Soul Saint, stronger than Tian Ya, so he could kill Tian Ya and Bu Le with a flick of his hand.

In this world, strength ultimately decides everything. It looks like I need to increase my strength as soon as possible.

Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to protect her.

Gu Yi gazed deeply at Zhu Zhuqing in his arms, his resolve firmer than ever.

He had saved her before because he needed her favorability, but now, he truly wanted to grow stronger and protect this adorable girl.

"What... are you thinking about?"

Suddenly, Zhu Zhuqing looked at Gu Yi curiously and asked.

She had noticed just now that Gu Yi's gaze seemed different. When that kind of gaze rested on her, Zhu Zhuqing felt only warmth in her heart, without the slightest sense of shyness.

"Hm? I was thinking, is it because I like you that you're so beautiful?"

"Or is it because you're too beautiful that I like you?"

Gu Yi paused briefly, then smiled and teased her again.

At that, Zhu Zhuqing blushed once more. She had figured it out—there wasn't a single serious word that came out of this guy's mouth.

Yet this time, she did not look away. She met Gu Yi's gaze firmly, as if she wanted to see through to his heart.

"Then have you found the answer?"

"Of course. But I think you'll naturally know the answer later." Gu Yi replied softly, his eyes gazing affectionately at Zhu Zhuqing in his arms.

His words made Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face turn red again.

She had lost—completely and utterly. When it came to shamelessness, Gu Yi really was stronger.

Her cheeks felt scorching hot, and her whole body felt dizzy. She buried her head in Gu Yi's arms again, too shy to look at him.

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, Zhu Zhuqing's favorability has reached 70%. Reward: one Titled Douluo Experience Card."

"Titled Douluo Experience Card: After use, the Host will gain the Soul Power and soul rings of a Titled Douluo for half an hour. This item has no side effects."

Seeing the system prompt before him, Gu Yi was overjoyed. This reward had come at exactly the right time!

This was what he lacked most right now. If an emergency arose, he would have no way to deal with it and might even end up in danger, so this reward was precisely what he needed most at the moment.

Gu Yi truly adored Zhu Zhuqing right now. If her favorability for him had not risen so quickly, he would never have obtained something this good.

If it had been Ning Rongrong instead, her favorability might have dropped by quite a bit!

After returning to the academy, Gu Yi escorted Zhu Zhuqing back to her dormitory. Knowing that they would soon need to prepare to go to the Soul Arena, Gu Yi did not leave and instead waited outside the door.

But not long after Zhu Zhuqing went inside, the dormitory door opened, and a head with rabbit ears poked out.

"The clothes you bought for Zhuqing are all so pretty! So, did you go shopping today? Was it fun?"

Xiao Wu blinked her lively eyes and asked Gu Yi curiously.

"Mm~ It was pretty fun. We not only went shopping, but also went to an amusement park. In the end, we even beat up some hooligans with the dean."

Gu Yi nodded and said with great seriousness.

"Beating up hooligans? That sounds like so much fun! If I'd known, I would've asked my brother to come along too!"

Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise, curiosity and regret showing in her bright, watery eyes.

"Hehe~ Fun? You'd better not." Gu Yi smiled helplessly.

If they had really run into Bu Le and Tian Ya, they would probably have been separated by life and death by now.

"Why?" Xiao Wu asked, utterly confused.

"Because..."

Gu Yi was about to explain when he saw Dai Mubai walking over before he could get the words out.

"Tonight's class is about to begin. Come with me to gather at the square."

"Okay. Zhuqing, come out quickly, we're going to assemble." Xiao Wu answered, calling into the dormitory with a smile.

A mischievous glint flashed in her eyes as she slowly pushed open the dormitory door.

The next moment, Zhu Zhuqing emerged slowly, dressed in tight black leather, paired with a sexy short skirt and lace-up thigh-high boots. Her entire body radiated the aura of a queen.

The moment she appeared, Gu Yi and Dai Mubai, waiting outside, were both left staring. Their gazes were completely drawn to her.

"Well? Beautiful, right?" Xiao Wu asked with a giggle, watching their expressions from the side.

"Beautiful. Really beautiful!"

Dai Mubai's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. He stood there blankly, staring foolishly at Zhu Zhuqing as he couldn't help replying.

"Hmph!" Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly and rolled her eyes at him. She had not dressed up so carefully for him to see.

She quickly walked over to Gu Yi and asked with a smile, "Does it look good?"

"Mm~ Very good. All I can say is that I've got pretty good taste." Gu Yi thought for a moment before teasingly replying.

Since he had already admired her in the shop earlier, Gu Yi was not as astonished as Dai Mubai at this moment.

"Pfft~" Zhu Zhuqing covered her mouth and laughed softly. Unlike the coldness in her eyes when she looked at Dai Mubai, they were now filled with tenderness.

"Let's go. Don't keep the dean waiting too long."

As he spoke, Gu Yi casually took Zhu Zhuqing's delicate hand and led her around Dai Mubai toward the square.

Everything looked so beautiful and peaceful. Anyone with eyes could tell what kind of relationship the two shared.

But to Dai Mubai, it all seemed like a nightmare, endlessly tormenting his heart.

He clenched his fists, his slightly bloodshot eyes fixed fiercely on Gu Yi's retreating back.

"That... was my place."