Rival in Love

However, upon hearing Qin Lin state this fact, Ye Feng's expression darkened instantly.

"Qin Lin, you know my feelings for you. I wanted to keep waiting for you, but my parents can't afford to wait. My feelings for you have never changed," Ye Feng hurriedly explained.

As soon as these words left his mouth, a look of disgust appeared in Qin Lin's eyes.

Wu Jiang also furrowed his brows deeply. Did he really not feel any shame saying such things?

As a man, shifting the blame onto his family was simply pathetic.

"Mister, you're already married. Speaking like this is incredibly irresponsible to your wife and family," Xu Qing said, genuinely shocked by his words.

"Shut your mouth! What right do you have to speak to me?" Ye Feng barked.

Xu Qing curled his lip. "What right do I need to speak to you? Even the Chairman doesn't put on as many airs as you do."

"What do you mean by that? Say it again!" Ye Feng's face was twisted with rage as he glared at Xu Qing, his eyes filled with jealousy and resentment.

In his mind, it was Xu Qing who had snatched Qin Lin away; otherwise, he was certain he would have still had a chance.

"Ye Feng, that's the question I should be asking you. What do you mean?" Qin Lin's expression turned cold, and an icy aura radiated from her entire body.

Ye Feng pointed at Xu Qing, consumed by jealousy. "Qin Lin, do you really like someone like this? Look at his build—can he even protect you? I think he's the one who needs you to protect him."

"Yes, I do like someone like this. And let me tell you, you are the one who has no right to speak to my boyfriend. Xiao Qing will be entering the Elite Training Camp very soon, while you won't even be able to see his shadow," Qin Lin sneered.

As soon as she said this, every martial artist in the hall turned to look, their faces filled with shock.

"No, that's impossible! How could he possibly be qualified to enter the Elite Training Camp? I don't believe it!" Ye Feng's face flushed red.

It wasn't just Ye Feng who didn't believe it; the other martial artists were equally skeptical.

The Elite Training Camp was a place reserved for geniuses among geniuses. It was rare for even one person from Jiangnan Base City to get in over the span of several years, which showed just how high the requirements were.

"This was the Chairman's decision. Believe it or not, we were just with the Chairman. Ye Feng, let me give you a piece of advice: don't think too highly of yourself," Wu Jiang scoffed.

Seeing Ye Feng's true colors today made him feel nauseated. It was a good thing Qin Lin never took a liking to a person like this.

With Wu Jiang's confirmation, the crowd's suspicion turned back into shock. Wu Jiang certainly wouldn't lie.

"How is this possible? He must have used connections to get in. It has to be that," Ye Feng gritted his teeth.

Seeing his ugly display, Wu Jiang didn't even want to speak to him anymore.

"Xiao Qing, let's go," Qin Lin said, taking Xu Qing's hand and walking toward the exit of the hall.

Xu Qing looked back and noticed Ye Feng staring at him with a fierce gaze, so he immediately made a face to spite him.

The other martial artists found the scene amusing. Could such a little guy, who looked so harmless, really be the kind of monster capable of entering the Elite Training Camp?

"Old Wu, is it true? Can that little guy really enter the Elite Training Camp?" Some curious martial artists walked over to ask Wu Jiang, who was in the know.

Wu Jiang nodded. "Don't let his harmless appearance fool you; his talent is terrifying. Even the Chairman couldn't stop praising him. His entry into the Elite Training Camp is practically a done deal."

"That impressive? Tell us about it," the crowd immediately began prying for details about Xu Qing, offering him fine wine.

"Alright, I suppose I can tell you a little bit," Wu Jiang said, seeing they were tactful enough, and began to recount Xu Qing's story.

Soon, gasps of astonishment echoed throughout the hall.

Even Ye Feng listened from the sidelines. After hearing the details, his face turned alternating shades of red and white before he turned and left.

"The most impressive one is still Qin Lin. She managed to snag such a formidable little boyfriend out of nowhere."

"Exactly, she's the real winner. I remember she's currently a teacher at Jiangnan University. This is the true meaning of 'the one near the water gets the moon first'."

"It makes me want to go be a university teacher too. Maybe I'll run into a monster of a student as well."

"Are you still dreaming, brother? Go home and wash up for bed; you'll find everything you want in your dreams."

"Haha..."

A group of martial artists sat in the hall, chatting heatedly with constant laughter.

On the other side, Xu Qing and Qin Lin walked out of the Limit General Hall building.

"Xiao Qing, don't take what happened with Ye Feng to heart," Qin Lin said, worried that Xu Qing might be overthinking it.

Xu Qing nodded. "Don't worry, I can't be bothered to care about him. That mister is so irresponsible; I dislike him."

"Mm, I dislike him too," Qin Lin said, patting Xu Qing's head.

In the past, she hadn't disliked Ye Feng that much. Even though she had no feelings for him, he was at least a comrade-in-arms who had fought alongside her.

Plus, since he had always liked her, and one doesn't hit a smiling face, she would always greet him with a smile whenever they met.

The problem was that even after he got married, he continued to act as if he were deeply in love with her, which was sickening.

From that moment on, Qin Lin saw Ye Feng's true character and began to treat him with cold indifference every time they met.

"Linlin, what was that Elite Training Camp you mentioned earlier?" Once they were in the car, Xu Qing asked.

Qin Lin thought for a moment before saying, "The Elite Training Camp is also known as the War God Preparatory Camp. Everyone who enters is a genius among geniuses, destined to become a War God-level powerhouse in the future. Xiao Qing, with your talent, you are qualified to go there and train."

"Oh, so that's what it is," Xu Qing understood.

"However, the Elite Training Camp isn't in Jiangnan Base City, nor is it within Huaxia. It's abroad. In other words, you will have to go overseas for your advanced training," Qin Lin added.

"Ah? I have to go abroad?" Xu Qing looked stunned.

He had never even considered going abroad for training; this was all too sudden.

Doesn't this mean he would have to part ways with Qin Lin, and wouldn't be able to see Xu Xin either?

"Xiao Qing, that is where you belong. As long as you cultivate diligently and become a War God soon, you will be able to return," Qin Lin said to him.

"But, to become a War God, it will take at least a year or two at the fastest, right? Doesn't that mean I won't be able to see you or Sister Xin for that long?" Xu Qing was somewhat reluctant.

Qin Lin smiled. "Rest assured, even if you go to the Elite Training Camp, you can still return home to visit family every January and February."

"Is that so? That sounds a bit better, but it's still a long time to be apart. Linlin, are you really willing to go that long without seeing me?" Xu Qing blinked his eyes.

Qin Lin rubbed his cheeks. "Don't try to act cute. We can still video call normally, so don't worry about not seeing each other for a long time. Besides, once you become a War God, we won't have to be apart anymore."

"Alright, I'll listen to you then," Xu Qing said, giving up once he saw that his tactics weren't working on her.