I Won't Make You Jealous

Chapter 39: I Won't Make You Jealous

Hangcheng Academy.

The grand arena, capable of seating fifty thousand people, was packed to capacity.

Hangcheng Academy's teachers and students alone naturally could not fill so many seats.

There were also many outsiders who had come to watch the excitement.

Today was the fourth consecutive day of Mu Nujiao's challenge against Hangcheng Academy.

After the buildup of the previous few days, Mu Nujiao's name had already resounded throughout Hangcheng.

Then it was revealed that she was the younger sister of Mu Ningwei, the man who had discovered Red Eagle Grass and resolved Hangcheng's epidemic, making her popularity soar even further.

Many members of the public and mages had come to witness this rare spectacle.

They were full of goodwill toward the great hero's sister. Even though their own academy was being trampled underfoot, they still erupted into enthusiastic cheers whenever Mu Nujiao extended her winning streak.

Even Hangcheng Academy's teachers and students, after being humiliated by Mu Nujiao so many times, had been influenced by the public and developed a favorable impression of her.

Many students regarded Mu Nujiao as Hangcheng Academy's number one goddess!

"Today, it's actually Zhao Yuyu, Liu Yilin, Song Xuanfei, Lu Shizheng, Liu Yu... an all-star lineup of the strongest geniuses under twenty!"

"They couldn't beat her in a gauntlet, so now they're bullying her with numbers?"

"Goddess Mu has a Pseudo-Terror Demon at the Advancing Period General level. Even a fourth-year senior who was a High-level Mage lost yesterday. It might be worth watching if they fight her together."

"If they still lose, Hangcheng Academy will never be able to hold its head up in front of Goddess Mu again."

The battle began.

Mu Nujiao was treated like a boss being raided by a party.

The Pseudo-Terror Demon truly was like a boss, but it could not hold out alone. Before Hangcheng Academy's team of top geniuses, it was ultimately defeated.

Liu Yilin wiped away his sweat and smiled gently. "Goddess Mu, you are finally going to lose."

"Am I?"

Mu Nujiao stretched her limbs, her fighting spirit rising. "You finally cleared the Pseudo-Terror Demon stage, so I can use my full strength now."

"Bell Demon Seed · Ghost Wood Hand!"

The Plant Element constellation formed, and the spell was cast in just one second. Brilliant, powerful dark-green starlight shone dazzlingly.

Zhao Yuyu and the others stared wide-eyed as though they had seen a ghost.

"Y-you're a High-level Mage!?"

Mu Nujiao was only nineteen!

"Take this!"

Beneath Mu Nujiao's feet, countless demonic vines gathered into a massive devilish claw. It swept across the entire arena, crushing forward like the arm of an ancient god giant!

Zhao Yuyu and the others unleashed their magic, but all of it was crushed by the Ghost Wood Hand. Only when Hangcheng Academy's teacher cast the Water Splendor Sky Curtain was the Ghost Wood Hand finally stopped.

This also meant that Mu Nujiao had defeated every genius in Hangcheng Academy!

A roar swept through the crowd!

"Goddess Mu is actually a High-level Mage!"

"Goddess Mu! Goddess Mu! Goddess Mu!"

"Honey, I think I'm in love. I've caught a disease where I'll die if I don't see Goddess Mu—ahhh, stop biting me!"

"I want to be Goddess Mu's dog!"

Mu Nujiao let out a long breath, feeling utterly refreshed.

Normally, since she had only recently broken through to the high level, she definitely would not have been able to cast high-level magic.

But she had Brother Ningwei, who doted on her and gave her the Fast Casting Blessing.

Though that did feel somewhat like an unfair victory.

Still, Mu Nujiao could have used the Constellation Book to cast Ghost Wood Hand while the Pseudo-Terror Demon was merely at a disadvantage and still had fighting strength left.

She had not done so because she wanted to borrow Mu Ningwei's power to claim victory.

The feeling of fighting side by side with Mu Ningwei was the best!

"I lost..."

Zhao Yuyu smiled bitterly. "I concede, Mu Nujiao. I never expected you to have already become a High-level Mage."

Mu Nujiao nodded politely. "You were all quite good too."

This was the last match. Her goal of becoming famous had been achieved, so she could go back and keep Brother Ningwei company!

Mu Nujiao was about to leave when Liu Yilin stopped her.

"Goddess Mu, please be my girlfriend!"

Liu Yilin dropped to one knee and offered her a bouquet of roses, shouting sincerely.

"I swear I will love you wholeheartedly. I swear I will—"

"Stop, stop!"

Mu Nujiao rejected him with practiced ease. "Sorry, you don't meet my standards."

Over the past few days, Mu Nujiao had already turned down several suitors.

Liu Yilin was unwilling to accept it. "Goddess Mu, can you tell me what your standards are?"

"At the very least, you have to be stronger than me."

Liu Yilin froze into stone.

Mu Nujiao's eyes suddenly lit up. She flashed a radiant smile toward the distance. "Besides, I have a boyfriend, and he has come to pick me up. Goodbye."

The moment Mu Ningwei entered the arena, he saw Mu Nujiao being pursued and slightly raised his brow.

"Brother Ningwei!"

Under everyone's gaze, Mu Nujiao ran up to Mu Ningwei, put her hands on her hips, and grinned.

"Is my charm impressive? You aren't jealous, are you?"

"Though I'd really like to see Brother Ningwei get jealous over me—it would definitely be adorable... I decisively rejected every one of my suitors."

Mu Ningwei rubbed her head. "I just find it somewhat strange."

This was the first time someone had pursued a person he liked right in front of him.

Ash Riya was also very popular, but Golden Knights protected her whenever she traveled. As an esteemed Saintess, even princes of foreign nations did not dare pursue her.

Mu Nujiao's gaze flickered. She felt that asking for a kiss right now would definitely be romantic, but doing so in public was still a little embarrassing...

Then she would kiss him when they got home!

"Brother Ningwei, has your old friend arrived?"

"Yes, let's go to the airport."

"Okay."

"Wait!"

Liu Yilin ran over and frowned at Mu Ningwei.

"Goddess Mu, aren't you siblings? I know about the hero Mu Ningwei. You're just using your brother as a shield to reject me, aren't you?"

Mu Nujiao was speechless. "Please don't flatter yourself."

"Hero Mu Ningwei is only a healer. How could he possibly be stronger than a High-level Mage like you? You must be lying to me."

"?"

Mu Nujiao was slightly stunned.

Mu Ningwei looked at him oddly.

Zhao Yuyu, who had followed them over, nearly lost her mind. She reached out, grabbed Liu Yilin, and dragged him away. "Idiot, do you know what idiotic nonsense you're saying!?"

Liu Yilin looked blankly around and discovered that students, teachers, and members of the public alike were staring at him with anger, astonishment, and the pitying looks people gave the intellectually challenged.

"...What did I do?"

Zhao Yuyu laughed in exasperation. "He's Lord Mu Ningwei! Didn't you see the Magic Association's announcement this morning? He was the one who killed the Silver Sky Lord, routed the White Demon Eagle tribe, and saved our city!"

"He's everyone's savior!"

Liu Yilin was shocked. He looked at Mu Ningwei's excessively young face. "Him?"

Zhao Yuyu ignored the idiot. Her eyes shone as she ran to Mu Ningwei, her pretty face flushing with excitement.

"Lord Mu Ningwei, I'm your fan. Can I have your autograph?"

Mu Ningwei smiled. "Sure. Where should I sign?"

Zhao Yuyu looked herself over. She was wearing a crop top and tight-fitting pants, and there did not seem to be anywhere to sign?

Her face reddened as she pointed at her chest and leaned forward. "Lord Mu Ningwei, can you sign here?"

"Sure."

"Really?"

Zhao Yuyu was delighted.

Mu Nujiao widened her eyes, her lips pouting. "Brother Ningwei?"

Mu Ningwei smiled, gathered Light Element, and imprinted his name on Zhao Yuyu's clothes from afar. Then he grabbed Mu Nujiao's arm, and his figure dissolved into darkness.

Inside the arena, tens of thousands of people who wanted autographs let out regretful sighs and looked at Zhao Yuyu with envy and jealousy.

Zhao Yuyu looked immensely pleased with herself.

In the darkness, Mu Ningwei wrapped an arm around Mu Nujiao's waist and gently pressed his lips to hers.

"Don't worry. I won't make you jealous."

"Let's leave quickly. It isn't convenient for me to show my face in public in Hangcheng right now. Admirers will surround me asking for autographs."

Mu Nujiao nodded with a sweet smile.

"Let's go, Brother Ningwei. Go meet your old friend."

At that moment, Ash Riya was on her way.