Lin Yan: My Heart Aches for You Not Eating

Oscar moved his chair closer to Dai Mubai.

"Brother Dai, you've finally come around."

"Women are population resources, you said that yourself."

"Then tonight we..."

He didn't finish the sentence, but what kind of people were the Three Scoundrels? They understood with just a glance.

Dai Mubai patted Oscar's shoulder, "I'll arrange it!"

With such a bold declaration, Ma Hongjun also leaned in, "Me too, me too."

Dai Mubai laughed wantonly, casually slinging an arm around both their shoulders, "Look at you two, so eager. I'll bring you along!"

A wave of cheerful laughter filled the room.

These three had known each other for more than a day or two. Visiting brothels and listening to music was practically their daily entertainment. Now that Dai Mubai was treating them to dinner and entertainment, the atmosphere at the table was naturally joyous.

Slightly tipsy, Dai Mubai reveled in the feeling of being admired, and his mind began to wander.

With his personality of sharing good things, he subconsciously looked towards Tang San, who had been remarkably inconspicuous.

"Xiao San, do you want to join us..."

He stopped himself mid-sentence.

The air fell silent, and everyone's gaze shifted between the two. Xiao Wu's mouth hung open in shock, and even Zhu Zhuqing paused her chewing.

Dai Mubai's tipsiness cleared a bit as he realized Tang San's current predicament. His expression turned extremely awkward as he said, "Sorry, I think I had a bit too much to drink. Don't mind me."

Tang San took a deep breath, his face showing neither anger nor joy.

"It's fine."

"You guys eat, I'm going out for some air."

With that, he pushed his stool away and walked out of the private room.

Over the past three months, Tang San had gradually accepted the reality. He hadn't even shown any unusual emotions in front of everyone, demonstrating a terrifying level of composure.

But only Xiao Wu knew that Tang San was no longer the same Third Brother as before...

At the table, Dai Mubai's previously happy and hearty expression was replaced with apology. He looked at Xiao Wu.

"Xiao Wu, I really didn't mean to. Why don't you go keep him company and apologize for me?"

Xiao Wu frowned slightly, glanced at the closed door, and finally sighed.

"Never mind, Tang San probably won't take it to heart."

Similarly, over the past three months, Xiao Wu had also withdrawn from her feelings for Tang San.

Her current address for him had even changed from Third Brother to Tang San...

At the table, Xiao Wu didn't say anything more. She downed the drink in front of her and then stared out the window, lost in thought.

Seeing this, Dai Mubai apologized to Xiao Wu again.

"Sorry about that."

"You guys eat first, I'm going to the front desk to settle the bill."

With that, he fled the private room as if escaping.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar, seeing that their benefactor had left, also followed.

"Lin Yan, Xiao Wu, the three of us won't be returning to the dorm tonight. Please tell the dean for me."

"Mm, no problem."

Click.

The door was closed.

The room, which had been so lively moments ago, was now left with only Xiao Wu and Lin Yan, plus Zhu Zhuqing under the table...

The air fell silent. Zhu Zhuqing, afraid of making a sound, held her breath and slowly chewed her food.

Just as she completely relaxed, Xiao Wu at the table suddenly spoke.

"Lin Yan, are you really going to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with Rongrong?"

Xiao Wu's intention behind the question was unclear, but Zhu Zhuqing instinctively felt a sense of crisis and jealousy.

At this moment, Lin Yan, in front of her, slowly replied, "I don't like the constraints of sects. I'll most likely go to Heaven Dou Academy, or somewhere else."

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing! I was just asking."

Xiao Wu's voice was a little hesitant, as she was currently contemplating her future.

The future of a transformed Soul Beast.

"Um..."

"Do you have any plans for the future?"

Lin Yan raised his eyes, revealing a measured amount of confusion.

"Plans?"

"Yes, like whether you want to join any faction, what realm you want to reach, or what kind of person you want to become."

"Don't misunderstand, I just feel that your talent is quite good, and you might become a powerhouse in the future."

"I... I don't mean to try and get on your good side early or anything..."

"Anyway, I was just asking~"

Xiao Wu spoke a lot in a near-panicked tone, and Lin Yan realized that this little rabbit seemed to be drifting further and further away from her original personality.

He frowned slightly and looked at her.

"If you need help, you can just say so."

"Within the scope of my ability, I will try my best to help you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu felt a moment of joy, but she quickly masked it.

"I..."

Truth be told, she did have something she wanted to ask Lin Yan for help with.

Ever since she severed her relationship with Tang San, she had gradually recalled the original purpose for which she came to human society.

That was: revenge!

Back then, part of the reason she approached Tang San was because his talent was good enough, and she viewed him as an asset for her future revenge.

Likewise, part of the reason she was talking to Lin Yan now was for the same reason.

However, she had been in human society for six years now and understood the strength and status of Bibi Dong, who had killed her mother. With just her and Lin Yan as they were now, they would absolutely be unable to complete their revenge.

Perhaps they wouldn't even be able to do it in the future.

At the dining table, Xiao Wu opened her mouth, but in the end, she didn't say those words.

"Forget it, it's nothing."

"You eat first, I'm heading back."

Xiao Wu didn't linger any longer; her thoughts were in a mess, and she needed a quiet environment to think and weigh the pros and cons.

Since Lin Yan wasn't leaving anytime soon anyway, Xiao Wu simply left the private room.

Click.

Another sound of a door closing...

Now, there was finally no one left in the room.

Zhu Zhuqing, under the table, let out a long sigh of relief, her anxious heart finally finding release. She wanted to stand up, but that familiar, large hand pressed down on her head even more roughly.

Immediately after, a muffled, whimpering sound suddenly erupted in the room, mixing with the chirping of unknown birds outside the window to compose a melodious tune that afternoon.

A long time passed.

"Haa... cough, cough~"

The young girl finally found a chance to breathe, coughing violently while grabbing onto Lin Yan's waist in a disheveled state as she crawled out.

The moment she saw that infuriatingly fair face, Zhu Zhuqing asked indignantly, "What are you doing? Are you trying to choke me to death!"

The air was filled with a strange scent, and Lin Yan looked at the slight residue on her small mouth, unable to help but chuckle.

"I was just worried you hadn't eaten anything, so I was showing you some care~"

"Don't you dare!"

Seeing Lin Yan's unrepentant and smug expression, Zhu Zhuqing slammed her pink fist against his chest.

However, Lin Yan pulled her into his arms at that moment, his large hand gripping firmly.

"Mmm~"

PS: Many readers are concerned about the protagonist's second martial soul spirit ring issue.

Let me clarify here: the spirit rings of the second martial soul can grow. As physical strength increases in the future, the age of the spirit rings will increase accordingly.

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