Seeing Through Without Saying It, Both Sides Had Their Own Designs

Gu Yuena sat down in the chair by the window, her posture elegant and composed.

The afternoon sunlight streamed through the window onto her silver hair, casting a soft halo over it and making her seem as though she were shrouded in a faint radiance.

She tilted her head slightly and surveyed the furnishings in the room, her gaze eventually settling on the open book spread across the desk.

"You were reading?" she asked casually, her tone natural and relaxed, as though she were merely a new friend making conversation.

"Just flipping through it." Lin Chen walked over to the desk, closed the book, then turned and leaned against its edge as he looked at her. "You said you were a new exchange student? Where are you from?"

"The Star Luo Empire." Gu Yuena's expression did not change. "My family is from Star Luo, and we have some connections. They pulled some strings to send me to Heaven Dou Royal Academy for an exchange program."

"The Star Luo Empire." Lin Chen nodded, with no particular reaction showing on his face. "Then why did you come looking for me as soon as you arrived? Do you know me?"

"I've heard of you." Gu Yuena smiled faintly. "The genius youth of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, a level-sixty Soul Emperor who led the Imperial Fighting Team to fifteen consecutive victories at the Great Soul Arena. With a reputation like that, it would be hard not to know you."

"Oh?" Lin Chen raised an eyebrow. "Looks like you did your homework."

"Since I was coming to Heaven Dou Royal Academy as an exchange student, I naturally had to learn about the notable figures here first."

Gu Yuena's tone remained calm, but a barely perceptible smile lingered in her silver eyes. "I'm a practical person.