Half a Childhood Sweetheart

Her soft, warm body pressed tightly against his chest, the unique fragrance of a young girl lingering at his nose as the delicate sensation seeped through their layers of clothing.

Lin Yan's figure stiffened slightly, a brief flicker of surprise passing through his eyes. Yet he quickly recovered, and the corners of his lips rose involuntarily into a gentle, indulgent smile.

Lowering his gaze to the girl in his arms, Lin Yan gently raised his well-defined hand and softly stroked her fluffy, silky golden hair. His movements were tender to the point of pampering as he said warmly, "All right, Nannan. There are so many people watching."

Buried against Lin Yan's broad chest, Jiang Nannan heard his familiar voice beside her ear and felt his warm breath brush across it. A flush quietly spread across her fair cheeks, while her small, delicate earlobes were dyed a vivid pink.

She reluctantly rubbed against his warm chest once more before shyly, unwillingly leaving Lin Yan's embrace.

Once they were no longer embracing, the girl's peerless figure was fully revealed.

She was tall and well-proportioned, with a head of brilliant golden wavy hair flowing smoothly over her shoulders and down past her waist. Her skin was whiter than snow, like the finest mutton-fat jade.

Her clear eyes resembled pools of spring water. Every glance was breathtakingly beautiful, and her beauty was so peerless that everything around her seemed to lose a measure of its color.

Before everyone, shyness spread through her heart, yet the lingering longing that had built up day and night ultimately overwhelmed her present bashfulness. Jiang Nannan lowered her flushed eyes and interlaced her fingers tightly with Lin Yan's warm hand.

Meanwhile, every student watching from the side had frozen collectively the instant Jiang Nannan threw herself into Lin Yan's arms.

The newly arrived Wang Dong'er was already a beauty beyond compare, and she had run straight to Lin Yan's side the moment she arrived. That alone had been enough to make everyone jealous.

But who could have expected that this stunning senior sister they encountered just after leaving the classroom would also become involved with Lin Yan before they could react?

And they looked so intimate!

Damn it, Lin Yan!

Was being strong enough to let him do whatever he wanted?!!

Ignoring the crowd's sour, lemon-like mood, Wang Yan, who had been walking behind them, saw everyone blocking the way and promptly said with a chuckle, "Stop staring. Why are you all so oblivious? Hurry up and get going."

With Wang Yan speaking up, the congested crowd finally dispersed slowly, their hearts full of complicated emotions, and continued onward.

Wang Dong'er, who had originally been following closely at Lin Yan's side, had taken in the intimate scene completely. A strange wave of bitterness and discomfort suddenly surged within her heart.

She wanted to stay, but she had no reason to do so. She could only suppress the irritation in her heart and silently follow the crowd away.

After everyone had left, Wang Yan glanced at the two still holding hands, amusement in his eyes as he teased, "With your strength, you won't need to fight later anyway. You two should catch up properly first."

Facing Wang Yan's amused gaze, Lin Yan smiled and nodded slightly, then softly said to the "understanding" Wang Yan, "Thank you, Teacher."

Once the crowd had gone far away, only the two of them remained in the empty classroom. Jiang Nannan could no longer restrain the longing in her heart. She leaped into Lin Yan's arms, clung tightly to his chest, and said softly, "After I broke through Rank 40 two days ago, I kept consolidating my cultivation. It wasn't until last night, when I heard others talking about your battle, that I learned you had come."

"I know. After I reported to the academy, I went looking for you and heard that you were in seclusion to make a breakthrough."

"Congratulations to my Nannan for becoming a Soul Ancestor. Now you're another whole realm above me."

At that, Jiang Nannan gave Lin Yan's chest a reproachful pat, her voice soft and sweet. "You're teasing me again. So what if I'm one major realm above you? I still can't beat you."

Lin Yan reached out and took her soft, delicate jade-like hand, lightly rubbing and playing with her fingers as he teased with a smile, "What? Does Nannan want to fight me?"

After hearing no response from the girl for some time, Lin Yan raised his eyes from her slender fingers and looked at Jiang Nannan.

The instant their eyes met, before he could react, Jiang Nannan suddenly rose onto her tiptoes. A soft, warm touch lightly landed on his cheek, then swiftly withdrew.

Sensing Lin Yan's burning gaze, Jiang Nannan's flawless cheeks reddened like rosy clouds. She wanted to say something more... but a black shadow flashed before her, and soft, moist warmth came toward her lips.

"Brother... mmh~"

Jiang Nannan's lovely face burned like fire. Her beautiful eyes trembled beneath her slender willow-leaf brows, her curved lashes lowered, and an involuntary sweet hum escaped her delicate nose.

The all-too-familiar pressure and plundering assault came once more. With her lips captured, she felt as though she were being swallowed whole, consumed inch by inch as every defense crumbled.

After a while, Jiang Nannan, already somewhat out of breath, had just let out a breath when Lin Yan's soft laugh sounded beside her ear. "Sweet and soft, just like before."

At his words, Jiang Nannan's face flushed crimson. Ripples shimmered in her beautiful eyes as sweetness and shyness intertwined in her heart. Lowering her head, she felt as though her bones had gone soft. Leaning against Lin Yan's chest, she said nothing more and quietly savored the tenderness of the moment.

Lin Yan and Jiang Nannan had met roughly five years ago, when Lin Yan was nearly seven years old.

At that time, he had just broken through Rank 10 and set out for the eastern side of the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt his first Spirit Ring. It was then that he encountered Jiang Nannan, who had begun seeking treatment everywhere because her mother's condition had worsened.

First, let him make something clear!

He was absolutely not some dirty old pervert, seriously!

And he swore in the name of Xiao Yan next door that he definitely was not a lolicon either!

He had absolutely not helped her because Jiang Nannan had been too cute back then.

He had merely studied medicine, inherited the medical ethics of ancient sages, and possessed a heart devoted to healing the sick and saving lives. That was why he had decided to help!!!!!

That was really all there was to it!!!!

Afterward, to make it easier for him to help Jiang Nannan's mother recover, Jiang Nannan's family moved from the Dou Ling Empire to Hill City. At the same time, Lin Yan had picked up half a childhood sweetheart for himself.

After lingering tenderly for a moment, Jiang Nannan's cheeks reddened slightly as she caught Lin Yan's mischievous hand inside her clothes and asked in a sweet, soft voice, "Brother, what Spirit Beast should I choose for this breakthrough?"

Hearing that, Lin Yan carried Jiang Nannan over to sit down, placing her sideways across his lap. He said gently, "I picked out a suitable Spirit Beast for you long ago. It's a peculiar Spirit Beast that inhabits the Far North. But you'll need to wait a little longer. In some time, I'll go there with you."

"Mm, I'll listen to you, Brother."

Seeing Lin Yan say this, Jiang Nannan did not ask further. She trusted that the Spirit Beast he had selected for her would certainly be the most suitable one, because it had always been that way over the years!

Jiang Nannan had only been Rank 19 when Lin Yan met her, so for her next two soul skills, Lin Yan definitely would not let her pair them carelessly as she had in the original story.

And now, with Lin Yan's intervention, Jiang Nannan had already undergone earth-shaking changes compared to the original story!

Why, you ask, was Jiang Nannan older than Lin Yan, yet she called him Brother?

Had you not heard that a true man could not remain dejected beneath another for long?!