Huo Wu herself was a favored daughter of heaven—beautiful and powerful, always proud and aloof. Yet ever since Ye Xuan defeated her, she felt no resentment toward him. Instead, a powerful curiosity and fondness had taken root in her heart.
There was both admiration for the strong and a flutter of attraction toward Ye Xuan's handsome appearance.
Looking at the dazzlingly beautiful Huo Wu before him, Ye Xuan felt somewhat helpless.
He had not wanted to get too entangled with people from Blazing Academy, but since she had come looking for him herself, rejecting her outright would seem too cold-hearted.
"Just good luck," Ye Xuan said blandly.
"Luck couldn't win a tough battle like that." Huo Wu smiled and shook her head, taking the initiative to extend her hand. "Since the tournament's been postponed anyway, why not take a walk with me?"
Seeing the expectation in Huo Wu's eyes, Ye Xuan hesitated briefly before ultimately nodding. "Sure."
Huo Wu immediately broke into a radiant smile and naturally looped her arm through Ye Xuan's.
Her movements were bold and intimate. Ye Xuan could feel the soft touch against his arm, and his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, yet he did not push her away.
Only a fool turned down a free advantage; being overly stiff would only make things awkward.
The two walked side by side down the commercial street, drawing many sidelong glances from passersby.
One was handsome and tall, the other radiant and captivating. Together, they were especially eye-catching.
Huo Wu enthusiastically introduced Ye Xuan to the street snacks and accessories, occasionally leaning close to whisper in his ear. Her tone was sweet and playful, and the fondness in her eyes was utterly undisguised.
Though Ye Xuan did not speak much, he was not dismissive either, responding with a few