Gu Yuena's Little Plan! Little Bai Yuan Takes the Bait!

Applause surged forth like a tide, echoing for a long time under the dome of the banquet hall before gradually subsiding.

That dance was like a pebble thrown into the water.

Ripples spread out in circles in the night.

It took quite a while for things to calm down again.

Gu Yuena tilted her head slightly, her voice very low, just enough for Bai Yuan to hear clearly:

"These people aren't allowed to dance with you next time; they have ulterior motives."

Bai Yuan turned his head to look at her serious expression and couldn't help but laugh out loud:

"Hahaha, hmm, I'll think about it."

Gu Yuena immediately glared at him:

"Are you trying to die?!"

She raised her hand as if to punch him, but then noticed the gazes gathering on the sidelines.

She quickly withdrew her fist and, feigning composure, straightened her skirt.

She silently added a sentence in her mind:

Hmph, you wretched human, did you see how amazing I am?

The two walked hand in hand out of the dance floor and back into Shrek's group.

Yue Zhengyu was the first to greet him, his tone filled with undisguised envy:

"Bai Yuan, you're definitely the best male dancer tonight. Your charisma has attracted the attention of countless girls."

Bai Yuan smiled but didn't reply.

Ye Xinglan and Yuanen Yehui also came over and briefly praised him, saying that he danced quite well.

Not far away, Xie Xie was patting Xu Lizhi on the shoulder.

Xu Lizhi's expression hadn't fully recovered, and his gaze kept drifting towards Ye Xinglan.

But at least they've started getting food again.

Tang Wulin stood beside them, quietly looking in Gu Yuena's direction, without saying a word.

Xie Xie turned his head and glanced at him:

"It's nothing, it was just dancing."

Tang Wulin didn't answer, but simply nodded slightly, as if trying to convince himself.

Gu Yuena's gaze fell on Ye Xinglan. The two women's eyes met briefly in mid-air before they looked away.

But the two sides were already locked in a fierce battle.

Yuanen Yehui stood in the middle, neither moving nor speaking.

She silently analyzed the current situation in her mind:

The wisest choice is to remain still; the key is Big Brother Bai, not the rivalry between the two women.

She tilted her head slightly, glancing out of the corner of her eye at the black figure who was talking to someone, before looking away.

As the ball drew to a close, elegantly dressed young women continued to muster the courage to approach.

I'd like to ask this most eye-catching young man of the night if he would do me the honor of dancing.

After all, it's rare to find a guy with such outstanding charisma and strong abilities.

Everyone wants to try and see if they can leave an impression on him.

Without exception, they were all blocked by the invisible barrier of the three women.

This was originally a power struggle between the three of them; why would anyone else dare to interfere?

On Shrek's side, Zhuo Shi leaned against the window, watching the figures leaving the dance floor, and sighed:

"Oh, if I were decades younger, I'd jump around too."

Wu Changkong stood beside him, his tone calm yet perfectly measured:

"Master, please don't move. Let the young people play."

Zhuo Shi glanced at him sideways:

"Aren't you going to go have some fun?"

Wu Changkong withdrew his gaze:

"I won't."

Zhuo Shi remained silent for a moment, without asking any further questions.

He knew that there was a locked door in his disciple's heart, a door that no one else could easily pry open.

He changed the subject:

"Young people these days really know how to have fun."

"All three girls are interested in him!"

"Getting old, hahaha."

Wu Changkong continued:

"Master, you will always be young."

Zhuo Shi paused for a moment, then laughed even harder:

"You little rascal, when did you learn to flatter people?"

Wu Changkong didn't look at him, and his voice was very soft:

"Truth."

Zhuo Shi didn't speak again, but just smiled and shook his head, his gaze falling on the few young figures in the distance.

The ball has officially come to an end.

Best Male Dancer and Best Female Dancer were awarded to Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena, respectively.

The prizes are some local specialties.

After that night's exchange, the relationship between the two continental delegations became noticeably more harmonious.

Everyone returned to their rooms.

As she walked through the corridor, Gu Yuena suddenly slowed her pace.

"I'm tired from dancing, my feet hurt so much, can you carry me home?"

Bai Yuan glanced at her sideways; her expression held a familiar slyness, as if she were plotting something.

Are you sure it's your foot that hurts?

Gu Yuena replied confidently:

"Certainly."

Ye Xinglan and Yuanen Yehui, who were not far away, witnessed this scene.

Ye Xinglan's gaze lingered on Gu Yuena for a moment, her tone calm:

"You can do that?"

"So cunning!"

Yuanen Yehui didn't speak, but her expression was noticeably more complicated than before.

Bai Yuan carried Gu Yuena through the corridor and stopped at the door of her room.

He pushed open the door and dumped her onto the bed.

"Are you trying to die?!"

"Hey-hey."

Gu Yuena sat on the edge of the bed, her tone tinged with a silly smile.

What are you doing!

"I perform, I don't sell my body!"

"I'm a pure and innocent young man!"

Bai Yuan took a half step back, crossed his arms, and assumed a defensive stance.

Gu Yuena's face flushed red.

"Pah! What are you thinking about all day long!"

She reached out to pinch him, Bai Yuan nimbly dodged to the side and retreated to the doorway.

"Alright, alright, let's get down to business."

"What do you want from me?"

"Quickly, tell me I need to go back to cultivate."

She silently added a sentence in her mind:

Hmph, you idiot.

Gu Yuena withdrew her hand and then said:

"My family is sending people. You'll need to ask the teacher for a pass so we can move around in the Star Luo Empire."

Bai Yuan's gaze shifted slightly, but his face remained expressionless.

How many people?

"Three or four."

Bai Yuan appeared calm on the surface, but a storm was brewing inside:

This isn't just someone coming; this girl has brought her entire fortune.

Most of the Soul Beast have arrived.

It seems they're about to do something big.

He didn't press further, he just nodded:

"Okay, I'll talk to the teacher about it later."

"Is there anything else? If not, I'm going back."

My feet hurt so much.

Her voice lowered slightly.

Bai Yuan's gaze fell on her feet. He walked over, squatted down, and helped her take off her silver high heels.

Five pink and tender glistening ankles were revealed.

Upon closer inspection, the skin on the heel was indeed chafed raw, with a slight redness at the edges.

He looked up at her:

Why didn't you say so sooner?

Gu Yuena turned her face away:

"How was I supposed to know it would wear out like this?"

Bai Yuan didn't say anything more and picked up the bottle of ointment from the bedside table.

The warmth of her fingertips traveled through the ointment to the wound on her heel.

She hissed softly.

Bai Yuan's movements were very light, without any unnecessary pauses or deliberate slowing down.

After applying the medicine, he put the ointment back in its original place.

"Alright, try to wear less high heels these next few days."

He stood up and walked towards the door:

I'm leaving.

The door closed gently behind me.

Gu Yuena sat on the edge of the bed, looking down at her foot that had been coated with medicine.

"Hmph, that's something she's learned these past few days—deliberately creating physical contact to manipulate him."

"My unparalleled wisdom!"

"You stinking human!"

After she finished speaking, her face flushed for a moment.

Night seeped in through the window. Gu Yuena pulled her feet up under the covers, covering half her face with the corner of the blanket, leaving only her eyes visible.

"Dancing was really good today..."

"Snort!"

"I'm not dancing with him next time!"