With the upcoming exhibition match, the roar of the crowd in Skysea Stadium rose several notches once more.
Xu Yue and the other two sat amid the crowd. Before long, an invisible layer of spiritual power enveloped the area around them, blocking out most of the noise.
The clamor in their ears abruptly weakened.
The tension in Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan's pretty faces eased somewhat.
Though it was lively, neither of them clearly liked this sort of atmosphere.
Xu Xiaoyan naturally tilted her head, gently resting it against Xu Yue's shoulder, and let out a satisfied sigh.
"Phew, that's much better."
Although Gu Yue did not make such an intimate gesture, her body unconsciously shifted a little closer as well. Their hands were almost touching.
"This is a little boring to watch."
As Xu Yue watched the live broadcast before him, he suddenly remembered something and took an exquisite paper bag from his Soul Tool.
The moment he opened the bag, a unique scent wafted out—sweet and enticing, carrying a rich fruity fragrance and vital energy.
"Hm?"
Xu Xiaoyan's delicate nose twitched, and her beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at the preserved fruit in Xu Yue's hand.
"Preserved fruit made by Teacher Muye!" She raised her little face and coquettishly said, "Brother Yue! I want some! Ah—!"
Seeing her like this, Xu Yue chuckled.
"You little glutton!"
He picked up a crystal-clear piece of preserved fruit and gently brought it to Xu Xiaoyan's lips.
Xu Xiaoyan swallowed it in one bite. She squinted her eyes in satisfaction, her brows and eyes curving into crescents.
"Mmm... so delicious!"
Xu Yue then turned his gaze toward Gu Yue beside him.
She had her head slightly tilted, seemingly focused on the communicator screen.
Yet from the corner of his eye, Xu