Arc 9Class Zero and Tangled Feelings

Lin An formed Class Zero and helped his students grow stronger while struggling to manage Tang Wuling’s attachment and Gu Yue’s jealousy. The arc ended with Ouyang Zixin drawing close to Lin An at dinner as Gu Yue and Leng Yaozhu watched from outside.

  • Lin An and Tang Wuling discovered that their Soul Powers and bloodlines connected with almost no rejection, though Lin An clarified he wanted to develop a Martial Soul Fusion Skill rather than confess his love.
  • The Federation made concessions to Universe after the attack on Eastsea Academy, while Di Tian expanded the zoo and Soul Beast business and Gu Yue claimed her share of the profits.
  • Long Hengxu established Class Zero, and Wu Zhangkong trained its students, criticized their tournament performances, and tested their spiritual power and physical strength.
  • Gu Yue caught Lin An and Tang Wuling holding hands in the training room, then grew heartbroken when Lin An said they were not a couple.
  • Lin An asked Mu Xi to help redirect Tang Wuling’s feelings toward Ouyang Zixin, explaining that Tang Wuling had once been a boy named Tang Wulin and might be influenced by their bloodline bond.
  • Lin An invited Ouyang Zixin to dinner and arranged for Tang Wuling to sit beside her, but Ouyang Zixin’s remarks and renewed closeness to Lin An left Tang Wuling upset.
  • Gu Yue and Leng Yaozhu watched the dinner from outside, and Lin An noticed Gu Yue clinging to the building while Ouyang Zixin stayed close to him.
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Ch. 201Di Tian Brings the Soul Beast Dream Team to Jump Ship to the Zoo; Gu Yue: You've Really Got Some Nerve

Lin An shared a meal with Gu Yue, Tang Wuling, Di Tian, and the others, and Di Tian secured permission to hire fellow Soul Beasts at the zoo. After Gu Yue was taken away for homework, Lin An tried to speak privately with Tang Wuling, but Shadow Brake confronted her and wondered why Lin An preferred her.

  • Gu Yue grew jealous when Lin An gave Tang Wuling Soul Beast meat, but settled for a peanut and enjoyed his head pats.
  • Lin An warned Di Tian that his enormous appetite and weight might harm his health, but Di Tian defended his eating and asked to hire his Soul Beast friends at the zoo.
  • Wu Zhangkong left the restaurant claiming he was going to the restroom and did not return to pay the bill.
  • Leng Yaozhu carried Gu Yue away to do homework after Gu Yue tried to follow Lin An to his dorm and play games.
  • Tang Wuling and Shadow Brake pressured Xie Xie to leave Lin An alone with Tang Wuling, and Xie Xie pretended he needed to relieve himself in the bushes.
  • Shadow Brake told Tang Wuling that Madam would never let Lin An marry a boy, then silently questioned why Lin An preferred Tang Wuling over her.

Ch. 202Little Golden Dragon: Go Get Her! Breed Her Hard. Tang Wuling: If You're So Amazing, You Do It

After Shadow Brake left, Lin An and Tang Wuling discovered that their bloodlines and Soul Powers resonated strongly, prompting Lin An to propose testing a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Tang Wuling mistook his intentions for romance, then agreed while insisting they were only good brothers.

  • Shadow Brake repeatedly looked back as she left, and Lin An told her to go before dawn.
  • Lin An considered proposing a Martial Soul Fusion Skill but hesitated over how others might interpret it now that Tang Wuling was a girl.
  • Tang Wuling imagined Lin An was about to confess, while Little Golden Dragon urged her to seize the moment.
  • Tang Wuling tried to touch Lin An's hand, and he held it while their Soul Powers and bloodlines joined without rejection.
  • Tang Wuling mistook Lin An's explanation of their compatibility for a romantic proposal and said their children could take his surname.
  • Lin An clarified that he wanted to develop a Martial Soul Fusion Skill to improve their strength, and Tang Wuling agreed while calling them good brothers.

Ch. 203Gu Yue: Who's Stealing My Wife? My Instincts Tell Me, Dragon Queen, Something Is Wrong with You

Lin An struggled with an instinctive fear of Tang Wuling’s closeness, while Gu Yue sensed that someone was stealing her wife. Wu Zhangkong sacrificed his savings to support Long Bing in the Spirit Realm, and the chapter ended with him visiting Long Hengxu at Eastsea Academy.

  • Tang Wuling clung to Lin An after their Soul Power connected, but Lin An felt an instinctive revulsion and fear that made him consider abandoning the Dragon God Bloodline mission before he suppressed the feeling.
  • Gu Yue escaped Leng Yaozhu, sensed that someone was stealing her wife, and complained that the world’s rules restricted her freedom to pursue a mate.
  • Wu Zhangkong transferred his livestream earnings to Long Bing so she could afford better Spirit Realm conditions, and she accepted the money but told him she had already moved.
  • The Federation compensated Eastsea Academy’s attack victims and arrested some protectors, while online observers suspected the people responsible behind the scenes remained untouched.
  • Wu Zhangkong visited Long Hengxu at Eastsea Academy, appearing worn down and impoverished after selling many of his valuable possessions.

Ch. 204Long Hengxu Teaches Lin An: Capital Turns the Suffering of the Lower Class into Teaching Resources

Long Hengxu told Wu Zhangkong that the academy had created Class Zero and placed Lin An, Gu Yue, Tang Wuling, Xie Xie, Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng in it, including three students under probation for their ties to the Holy Spirit Cult. Meanwhile, Wei Xiaofeng learned that Lin An’s attack had made him a viral laughingstock and challenged Lin An during a livestream.

  • Long Hengxu explained that Class Zero would concentrate the academy’s resources on outstanding students and described the political motives behind placing Lin An in it.
  • Wu Zhangkong questioned why Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng were included, and Long Hengxu said their probation and treatment would be monitored through the class.
  • Long Hengxu criticized Wu Zhangkong for allowing Lin An to grow close to Tang Wuling, while Wu Zhangkong stayed silent as he worried about Long Bing and his own finances.
  • Wei Xiaofeng woke in the hospital and discovered that viewers had turned the attack on him into viral memes.
  • Wei Xiaofeng livestreamed a complaint about Lin An’s underhanded attack, and viewers mocked his challenge and defended Lin An.

Ch. 205The Doctor: Saved 20,000 on Neutering Fees; Wei Xiaofeng: Thanks to Your Whole Family

Wei Xiaofeng was mocked for his injuries but found support in online comments affirming his Will of Tyranny, then learned his shattered testicles could not safely be reconstructed and resolved to keep living and defeat Lin An. Meanwhile, Lin An investigated his three dragon Bloodlines and realized that [Wife of the Dragon God] kept their otherwise dangerous powers in balance.

  • Wei Xiaofeng read comments acknowledging his courage and shouted that he was a real man, but his doctor told him his testicles were shattered and reconstruction was too dangerous because of Abyss contamination.
  • Wei Xiaofeng tried to reach a window to end his life, but Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi restrained him and urged him not to let his Will of Tyranny fail.
  • Wei Xiaofeng gave up struggling and vowed to remember his grudge against Lin An, while Wang Jinxi wondered what the Will of Tyranny meant.
  • Lin An spent the days after the Class Advancement Tournament studying his Golden Dragon, Silver Dragon, and Space-Time Dragon Bloodlines.
  • Lin An realized that [Wife of the Dragon God] kept the three powerful Bloodlines obedient and balanced inside his body.

Ch. 206Gu Yue Turned into a Couch-Potato Dragon, Lin An: Living Together Before Marriage Really Is Necessary

Lin An watched Gu Yue settle into a shamelessly lazy life at home, but a message reminded Gu Yue of her bet with Na'er over Tang Wulin. Gu Yue remembered that she was supposed to pursue Tang Wulin and make him fall in love with her, and recoiled at the thought.

  • Lin An concluded that dragons seemed to become henpecked around her, while Gu Yue grew stronger and lazier after Lin An survived the Dragon God's Origin.
  • Gu Yue spent her days lounging on Lin An's sofa, eating snacks, gaming, and using her little silver dragon form to make Lin An carry and feed her.
  • Lin An confronted Gu Yue about her junk food and lack of exercise, but Gu Yue begged to be fed and claimed she could not get fat.
  • A message from Na'er reminded Gu Yue of their bet, and Gu Yue realized she had nearly forgotten her other half and her mission.
  • Gu Yue recalled that she had agreed to approach Tang Wulin and make him fall in love with her, while Na'er would merge with her if he chose Gu Yue.
  • Gu Yue pictured Tang Wulin's behavior and felt sick at the thought of dating him.

Ch. 207Na'er Asks What Gu Yue Is Busy With, and Gu Yue Throws Herself into Lin An's Arms, Rubbing Against Him and Taking Deep Breaths

Gu Yue hid her true activities from Na'er while Shen Qingyi forced the major factions to make concessions after the attack on Eastsea Academy. Yun Ming feared a war with Universe and considered bringing Na'er closer to its people, leaving Ya Li suspicious of his intentions.

  • Gu Yue told Na'er she was busy saving Soul Beasts in a game and claimed Di Tian was using her account while she lay low.
  • Shen Qingyi blamed the Federation, Spirit Pagoda, War God Hall, and Shrek for the attack on Eastsea Academy and threatened nuclear war unless they made concessions.
  • The Federation, Shrek, and Spirit Pagoda gave Universe new seats and access to projects, while agreeing to purge those responsible for the attack.
  • Yun Ming told Ya Li he feared Universe's hidden weapons could make a full-scale war destroy humanity.
  • Yun Ming considered using Na'er to build ties with Universe, and Ya Li asked whether he intended to use her.

Ch. 208Na'er Rewatched the Livestream and Found Gu Yue Being Held by the Tail and Whimpering for Attention

Na'er watched a livestream replay of Gu Yue acting affectionately with Lin An, then saw Di Tian introduce several powerful ferocious beasts as attractions at Universe Starlight Zoo. The chapter ended with viewers reacting to the zoo announcement and rushing to see the beasts.

  • Na'er wondered why Gu Yue had fallen for Lin An and watched a replay of Gu Yue turning into a tiny dragon and asking him for attention.
  • Na'er watched Di Tian promote Universe Soul Tools and saw his livestream sell one hundred thousand units in two hours.
  • Di Tian introduced Bi Ji, Ten Thousand Demon King, and Xiong Jun, alarming viewers with their immense cultivations.
  • Yun Ming warned Ya Li and the others that Di Tian might be powerful enough to defeat him and that the world was in danger.
  • Di Tian announced that Universe Starlight Zoo would open an interactive zone featuring ten ferocious beasts for 88 per ticket.
  • Viewers mocked the zoo's prices but became eager to visit and pay to see or touch Di Tian.

Ch. 209Gu Yue Flaunts a Ten-Million Transfer to Na'er, Lin An Takes It All in Three Seconds

Na'er confronted Gu Yue over Di Tian’s deal with the humans, but Gu Yue defended it after receiving ten million Federal Credits in dividends. Lin An took the money as Gu Yue’s maintenance fee, and the chapter ended with her attacking him before Shadow Brake subdued her.

  • Na'er questioned Gu Yue about Di Tian selling out the Soul Beasts, and Gu Yue defended the deal as ecological transformation and a new economic strategy.
  • Di Tian transferred ten million Federal Credits to Gu Yue as dividends and livestreaming income, and Gu Yue mocked Na'er by sending her a screenshot.
  • Lin An took Gu Yue’s communicator and transferred the entire ten million to himself as her maintenance fee.
  • Gu Yue cried and complained that Lin An was charging her, then panicked when he called her a fat dragon and pinched her belly.
  • Gu Yue attacked Lin An after realizing her voice call was still connected, and Shadow Brake subdued her when an alarm triggered.

Ch. 210Na'er: Had What Split Off from Me Not Been Divinity, but My Brain?

Na'er heard Gu Yue’s despair over her love for a human and feared the Soul Beast race had lost its leaders. Meanwhile, Lin An and his classmates grew stronger, were recruited into Class Zero, and faced Wei Xiaofeng’s challenge.

  • Na'er listened as Gu Yue lamented her shame and asked for a female dragon before she died, then ended the call and worried the Soul Beast race was doomed.
  • Wu Zhangkong trained Lin An relentlessly, and Lin An’s strength and Soul Power rose while Tang Wuling reached rank twenty-two and Gu Yue reached rank twenty-one.
  • Wu Zhangkong brought Lin An, Gu Yue, Xie Xie, and Tang Wuling to meet Wei Xiaofeng, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi as Long Hengxu announced the creation of Class Zero.
  • Long Hengxu said Class Zero would receive the academy’s resources in exchange for taking on missions and competing on behalf of Eastsea Academy.
  • Wei Xiaofeng challenged Lin An, claiming his Will of Tyranny had made him invincible, while Zhang Yangzi explained that it meant risking his life to bully stronger opponents.

Ch. 211A Spark Ignites in Wu Zhangkong's Heart; Lin An Feels a Jolt: Even Heaven's Favor Gets the Creeps

Wu Zhangkong reconsidered his old silence after seeing Wei Xiaofeng and the others defy Lin An, while Gu Yue tried to stop people from filming Lin An. After Class Zero formed, Wu Zhangkong arranged the seven students in mixed seats to keep the rival groups from separating.

  • Wang Jinxi livestreamed as he and his friends confronted Lin An, and their defiance turned the Will of Tyranny meme into an unlikely source of admiration and potential income.
  • Wei Xiaofeng vowed to use the Will of Tyranny to defeat capital, while Wu Zhangkong praised Wang Jinxi and reflected on the injustices he had once ignored.
  • Wu Zhangkong considered using livestreaming as a source of power and money, prompting Lin An to feel an uneasy jolt.
  • Gu Yue blocked the cameras and demanded payment for filming Lin An, then allowed Zhang Yangzi to film him only with his face blurred.
  • Wu Zhangkong began Class Zero's lessons by assigning mixed seats, separating the former rivals and refusing Gu Yue's request to sit beside Lin An.

Ch. 212Xie Xie Steals an Ad Spot in Battle Armor Class; Wu Zhangkong: Get Out Before I Smack You

Wu Zhangkong taught Class One about Battle Armor, but Xie Xie derailed the lesson with a mecha sales pitch and was sent out, while Gu Yue and Wei Xiaofeng also provoked Wu Zhangkong. Wu Zhangkong reviewed the Class Advancement Tournament recording to point out the students’ mistakes, beginning with Xie Xie and Tang Wuling.

  • Wu Zhangkong explained why Battle Armor mattered, but Xie Xie challenged his claims and promoted the Xie Clan Mecha Workshop during the lesson.
  • Wu Zhangkong ordered Xie Xie out, and Xie Xie left grinning as he imagined earning money to fund his cultivation and repay his godfather.
  • Lin An and Gu Yue dismissed the lesson as too basic, and Wu Zhangkong told Gu Yue and Wei Xiaofeng to leave before showing the class their tournament recording.
  • Wu Zhangkong criticized Xie Xie for charging into battle instead of scouting, assessing the formation, or targeting the enemy back line.
  • Wu Zhangkong questioned Tang Wuling about how she handled different opponents, and she repeatedly said she would keep attacking or call Lin An to buff her.

Ch. 213Gu Yue's Sore Spot Exposed by Wu Zhangkong; Lin An Beckons, and She Immediately Pounces into His Chest

Wu Zhangkong criticized Tang Wuling and Gu Yue for relying too much on strength and ignoring teamwork, while Lin An comforted Gu Yue after she took the criticism badly. The class then completed its spiritual power tests, revealing that every member of Class Zero had reached the Spirit Connection Realm.

  • Wu Zhangkong warned Tang Wuling that her habit of trading injuries could get her killed, and she resolved that she could not fall if Lin An was behind her.
  • Wu Zhangkong criticized Gu Yue for wasting her Soul Power and acting arrogantly, and she pounced into Lin An's arms when he beckoned her.
  • Wu Zhangkong praised Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng for their teamwork and preparation, while Xie Xie complained about their behavior and was rebuffed.
  • Tang Wuling tested at 111, Xie Xie at 140, Zhang Yangzi at 180, Wang Jinxi at 190, and Wei Xiaofeng at 230 spiritual power.
  • Lin An noted that every Class Zero student had surpassed 100 spiritual power, with Wei Xiaofeng's score nearly reaching a Soul Elder's level.

Ch. 214Tang Wuling Takes Lin An's Hand and Asks, "Do We Need to Take Off Our Clothes?" Gu Yue Explodes: I'm Going to Kill This Bitch!

The students tested their spiritual power and strength, revealing Lin An’s exceptional spiritual power and Tang Wuling and Gu Yue’s overwhelming physical strength. After class, Lin An and Tang Wuling went to practice a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, while Gu Yue watched them and flew into a jealous rage.

  • Gu Yue scored 300 on the spiritual power test, and Lin An’s score reached 1110 even after the staff restarted the machine and changed the probe.
  • Tang Wuling’s Golden Dragon Claw punch overloaded and damaged the strength-testing machine, while Gu Yue’s enhanced punch nearly reached three tons and frightened the staff into unplugging it.
  • After class, Lin An and Tang Wuling quietly headed to the training room, and Gu Yue followed with Xie Xie to spy on them.
  • Tang Wuling shyly asked whether they needed to take off their clothes for the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, and Lin An told her to give him her hand.
  • When Tang Wuling took Lin An’s hand, Gu Yue erupted in jealousy and threatened to kill her, while Xie Xie held Gu Yue back.

Ch. 215Gu Yue Didn't Throw a Tantrum for the First Time, Quiet as Though Her Soul Had Been Drained, Leaving Lin An Uneasy

Lin An and Tang Wuling’s Soul Power connected with uncanny ease before Gu Yue caught them holding hands and dragged Lin An away. After he insisted they were not a couple, Gu Yue quietly broke down, and Lin An took her to the cafeteria, where her hollow silence left him uneasy.

  • Lin An and Tang Wuling held hands to make basic Soul Power contact, and their powers joined with almost no rejection.
  • Gu Yue kicked open the training room door, found them together, and pulled Lin An away while Tang Wuling watched in guilty silence.
  • Gu Yue demanded an explanation, but Lin An said there was nothing between him and Tang Wuling and that he and Gu Yue were not boyfriend and girlfriend.
  • Gu Yue stopped arguing and cried silently, so Lin An held her hand and led her to the cafeteria.
  • Lin An brought Gu Yue a meal and tried to comfort her, but she remained motionless and unresponsive as a progress bar above her slowly rose.

Ch. 216Xie Xie Said, "Sister Yue's Condition Has Worsened," and Gu Yue Pulled Out the Death Note: Xie Xie Has Courted Death

Gu Yue, distraught after Lin An fed her, sought advice from Leng Yaozhu and decided to change how she behaved around him. The next day she ignored Lin An while secretly hoping he would notice her, then marked Xie Xie for death after he suggested her condition had worsened.

  • Lin An fed a crying Gu Yue, who ate while keeping her eyes fixed on him, but she did not return to the dorm with him that night.
  • Unable to sleep in the unusually quiet room, Lin An comforted Shadow Brake and used Soul Power to cleanse her negative emotions.
  • Gu Yue asked Leng Yaozhu for romance advice, then read the guide and made a list of Lin An’s flaws and her romantic rivals.
  • The next morning, Gu Yue ignored Lin An while reading his textbook and struggled to keep a cold expression when he noticed her.
  • Xie Xie told Lin An that Gu Yue’s condition had worsened and suggested he comfort her; Gu Yue overheard and wrote that Xie Xie had courted death.

Ch. 217The White Moonlight Had Yet to Arrive, but the Dumb Dragon Was Already Triggered

Lin An brought Tang Wuling to the Blacksmith Association, intending to use Mu Xi to redirect Tang Wuling’s growing affection for him. He sent Tang Wuling out so he could speak with Mu Xi alone, leaving her anxious and confused.

  • Lin An recalled Tang Wuling’s bloodline compatibility with him and worried that further cultivation would deepen her feelings and provoke Gu Yue.
  • Lin An decided to seek out Mu Xi, believing Ouyang Zixin’s influence could redirect Tang Wuling’s romantic interest.
  • Tang Wuling accompanied Lin An to the Blacksmith Association, where Mu Chen hurried to welcome him and rebuked Mu Xi for calling him a scumbag.
  • Lin An told Mu Chen he had come to see Mu Xi, then asked Tang Wuling to leave so they could speak privately.
  • Tang Wuling asked why Lin An wanted to see Mu Xi, but he did not answer, leaving her pale and distressed.

Ch. 218Mu Xi Clutched Her Chest: I Won't Betray Zixin! Lin An: I'm Not Interested in Ugly Girls

Lin An asked Mu Xi to help connect Ouyang Zixin with Tang Wuling, hoping to redirect Tang Wuling’s attachment to him. He explained that Tang Wuling had been a boy and that her feelings and growing strength made him uneasy, while Mu Xi remained shocked by his proposal.

  • Lin An sent Tang Wuling outside so he could speak privately with Mu Xi, and Tang Wuling waited in the lounge, crying.
  • Mu Xi suspected Lin An wanted to pursue her, but he called her ugly and asked her to contact Ouyang Zixin.
  • Lin An asked Mu Xi to encourage Ouyang Zixin to spend time with Tang Wuling so Tang Wuling might fall for her instead.
  • Mu Xi accused Lin An of humiliating and hurting Ouyang Zixin, and Lin An explained that Tang Wuling had originally been a boy named Tang Wulin.
  • Lin An said Tang Wuling’s attachment might stem from her Golden Dragon King Bloodline, their Martial Soul fusion, and his help with her cultivation, and he hoped her former feelings for Ouyang Zixin could return.

Ch. 219Gu Yue Held Her Book Upside Down, but Lin An Was Relieved: The Savage Had Finally Gained Intelligence

Mu Xi agreed to help Lin An arrange a meeting with Ouyang Zixin, provided he apologized to her himself. Meanwhile, Gu Yue tried to act aloof around Lin An, who mistook her upside-down reading for progress before offering her a hug to test her reaction.

  • Mu Xi confronted Lin An about hurting Ouyang Zixin, and Lin An agreed to meet and apologize to her.
  • Mu Xi messaged Ouyang Zixin to tell her that Lin An wanted to see her.
  • Gu Yue followed Leng Yaozhu's advice and acted cool and distant while pretending to study.
  • Lin An praised Gu Yue for studying, and Tang Wuling shyly said she would learn from her.
  • Gu Yue snapped her pen in anger but held back from confronting Lin An.
  • Lin An opened his arms and asked Gu Yue if she wanted a hug.

Ch. 220Gu Yue: Leng Yaozhu Was Just a Pathetic Simp—Keep Learning from Her and Her Corner Would Be Pried Apart

Gu Yue’s attempt to act aloof collapsed after Lin An left with Tang Wuling, while Tang Wuling struggled with her feelings and their difference in status. Gu Yue decided to reconcile with Lin An, but overheard that he had invited Ouyang Zixin to dinner and saw Xie Xie fleeing from her.

  • Gu Yue hesitated over Lin An’s invitation, but he left with Tang Wuling, prompting Gu Yue to break down in tears.
  • Lin An took Tang Wuling shopping for expensive men’s clothes, and she worried that she had no right to stand beside him.
  • Tang Wuling tried on a sharp-cut outfit, and Lin An took her to the evening gathering.
  • Gu Yue decided to stop acting aloof and planned to talk things out with Lin An.
  • Gu Yue overheard that Lin An had invited Ouyang Zixin to dinner and saw Xie Xie turn and run when he spotted her.

Ch. 221Tang Wuling Receives a Message from Lin An: Sit Next to Ouyang Zixin, You Can Do It

Gu Yue and Leng Yaozhu grew jealous and decided to confront Lin An after learning he had arranged dinner with Ouyang Zixin. At the hotel, Ouyang Zixin arrived dressed up, while Tang Wuling received Lin An’s message telling her to sit beside Ouyang Zixin and take care of her.

  • Gu Yue caught Xie Xie trying to leave and forced him to reveal that Lin An had booked Cloudsky International Hotel for dinner with Ouyang Zixin, Mu Xi, Tang Wuling, and other senior students.
  • Gu Yue confronted Leng Yaozhu over her relationship advice, and the two joined forces to go to the hotel after Gu Yue imagined Lin An might be unfaithful.
  • Shadow Brake arranged the dinner and warned Lin An not to get into trouble, then left while privately wondering whether he was attracted to Tang Wuling’s unusual personality.
  • Ouyang Zixin arrived at the hotel dressed up and felt overwhelmed when she saw Lin An, while Tang Wuling grew anxious about her appearance and Ouyang Zixin’s past rumors with him.
  • Tang Wuling received Lin An’s message telling her to sit beside Ouyang Zixin, help choose her food, and satisfy her needs, along with an encouraging sticker.

Ch. 222Ouyang Zixin Said She Was Pregnant with Lin An's Child; Lin An: When Did I Ever Date You?

Lin An apologized to Ouyang Zixin at a lavish dinner, but she joked about rumors that they had dated and she was pregnant with his child. Tang Wuling grew jealous and confused by Lin An’s apparent encouragement for her to pursue Ouyang, leaving her wondering whether he truly saw her only as a brother.

  • Tang Wuling reluctantly sat beside Ouyang Zixin while Xie Xie guarded the seat next to Lin An.
  • The guests marveled at the extravagant meal as Lin An gazed out at Eastsea City and ignored the food.
  • Ouyang Zixin greeted Lin An, and he sincerely apologized for how he had handled their past.
  • Ouyang Zixin told Lin An that rumors claimed they had dated, that she was pregnant with his child, and that their story had inspired a popular novel.
  • Tang Wuling became jealous while watching Lin An talk with Ouyang Zixin, and Lin An mistook her feelings for a chance to encourage her to pursue Ouyang.

Ch. 223Lin An Thought the Pure School Belle Was Innocent, but She Turned Out to Be a Vicious Supporting Character with a Poisonous Tongue

At Lin An's dinner gathering, Ouyang Zixin lashed out at Tang Wuling over her feelings for Lin An, leaving Tang Wuling hurt and Lin An angry. Ouyang Zixin tried to excuse her remarks, but Lin An stayed distant, and Xie Xie moved beside Tang Wuling.

  • Ouyang Zixin noticed Lin An's concern for Tang Wuling and felt her jealousy return.
  • Ouyang Zixin mocked Tang Wuling's transformation and warned her not to harbor feelings for Lin An, prompting the other female students to gossip.
  • Tang Wuling said she and Lin An were only brothers and claimed she would change back, while Lin An regretted arranging the gathering.
  • Ouyang Zixin drank three glasses and offered Tang Wuling a half-hearted apology, but Lin An remained cold toward her.
  • Ouyang Zixin asked to change seats, and Xie Xie moved beside Tang Wuling and told her to eat.

Ch. 224Gu Yue and Leng Yaozhu, Two Defeated Dogs of Master and Disciple, Faced Each Other in Midair

Lin An struggled to respond to Ouyang Zixin’s offer to help redirect Tang Wuling’s feelings while Ouyang asked him not to reject her. Outside the hotel, Gu Yue and Leng Yaozhu abandoned their plan to burst in and waited awkwardly in midair.

  • Tang Wuling refused food at first, but Xie Xie coaxed her into eating by placing meat in her bowl.
  • Ouyang Zixin told Lin An she would approach Tang Wuling and help shift her attention, if Lin An did not push her away.
  • Lin An grew uneasy about Ouyang Zixin’s feelings and the tangled situation, while Tang Wuling watched them and felt increasingly out of place.
  • Gu Yue and Leng Yaozhu watched Lin An and Ouyang Zixin from outside the hotel, then hesitated over how they could justify barging in.
  • Gu Yue complained that Leng Yaozhu should have gone inside with her, but Leng Yaozhu insisted they wait.

Ch. 225Ouyang Zixin Asked Herself If She Dared to Be the Female Lead? Standing Before Leng Yaozhu, the Answer Was Obvious

Gu Yue watched Lin An from outside the hotel while Leng Yaozhu monitored the floor, and the dinner ended with Ouyang Zixin’s confidence shaken by Leng Yaozhu’s presence. Leng Yaozhu and Gu Yue met Lin An outside the hotel, where Leng Yaozhu said they had come because they were worried about him.

  • Gu Yue clung to an air conditioner unit high above the ground to watch Lin An, while Leng Yaozhu told her that Lin An seemed to have noticed her.
  • Shadow Brake alerted Lin An to Gu Yue’s presence, and he spotted her outside the window and worried she might fall.
  • Ouyang Zixin stayed close to Lin An through dinner, while Mu Xi apologized to Tang Wuling and offered to take her home.
  • Ouyang Zixin saw Leng Yaozhu waiting with Gu Yue and felt that her confidence in winning Lin An over had been misplaced.
  • Lin An asked Leng Yaozhu why she had come, and she replied that she and Yue'er had been worried about him.
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