She Really Was Foolish, Truly

Lin Youruo stared at Qin Yu for a while, and Qin Yu felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze. Just as he was about to speak, Lin Youruo suddenly looked away and turned her head to whisper in Han Yue's ear.

Her lips were almost touching Han Yue's earlobe as she spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"Little Yue'er, I've found it..."

Han Yue's body tensed slightly, and she subconsciously tried to dodge, but Lin Youruo's hand was around her waist, so she couldn't get away at all.

"This guy seems to really like your long, white legs. Why don't you use your charm to get him to help you gather this last medicinal herb?"

As she spoke, Lin Youruo's hand slid down a little and grabbed Han Yue's fair thigh, causing Qin Yu's pupils to shrink.

Han Yue's fair face was turning red at a visible speed, spreading from her cheeks to her ears, and then burning all the way to the base of her neck.

"Sister You Ruo! What nonsense are you talking about!"

She abruptly broke free from Lin Youruo's hand, turned around, and punched her in a fit of embarrassment and anger.

"Okay, okay, I'm just talking nonsense, I'm just talking nonsense."

Lin Youruo was punched, but instead of being annoyed, she laughed even harder.

She spread her hands, took a half step back, and glanced back and forth between Han Yue and Qin Yu, clicking her tongue twice.

"But this guy really does have special privileges in the Medicinal Materials Vault."

"But didn't you say..."

"I suddenly don't want to fight anymore. I want to go into seclusion and break through my limits. Is that not allowed?"

Han Yue's face turned even redder, and she bit her lip, momentarily at a loss for words.

After Lin Youruo finished laughing, she straightened her sleeves, which had been wrinkled by Han Yue's punches, and waved to Qin Yu.

"Alright, you guys chat, I'm leaving now."

After saying that, she turned and walked away, her steps light and quick, her skirt fluttering slightly in the wind, looking like she was in a very good mood.

After taking a few steps, she turned back and winked at Han Yue.

"Little Yue'er, remember what I told you."

Han Yue's body stiffened for a moment, and the base of her neck turned bright red.

"Well..."

Qin Yu stood still, his brows slightly furrowed.

With his Soul Power, if he wanted to hear it, he wouldn't miss a single word of Lin Youruo's hushed whispers.

But he didn't listen attentively; girls always have their little secrets.

However, judging from Han Yue's reaction...

What exactly did Lin Youruo say that could turn Han Yue, who is usually as aloof as an ice sculpture, into this state?

After thinking for a moment, Qin Yu combined Lin Youruo's demeanor when she appeared with her wink at Han Yue, and he roughly understood what was going on.

This senior, Lin Youruo, is probably a female hooligan too.

"Senior Han Yue?"

Qin Yu spoke, Han Yue looked up, meeting his gaze. The blush that had just faded a little returned.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but the words stuck in her throat, Lin Youruo's words still echoing in her mind.

Selling one's looks... How could Lin Youruo even say that!

Han Yue took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

"About the medicinal herbs..."

"Let's talk about it over with me later."

Qin Yu waved his hand, interrupting her awkwardness.

"Good."

Han Yue nodded, and Qin Yu turned to leave, but after taking two steps, he turned back.

"Oh right, Senior Lin Youruo... never mind, never mind."

Seeing her expression of wanting to disappear into the ground, Qin Yu said nothing more and strode away from the competition venue.

Han Yue stood there, watching his figure disappear from sight, and then slowly sat down in the seat next to him.

She's so stupid, really.

Even though he knew Lin Youruo was a super gossip queen and a fan of shipping couples, he still brought her along.

This is a complete scam!

The idea that he wanted to fight Qin Yu was just an excuse!

When Qin Yu returned to his dormitory, Xiao Yi Xian was tending to a medicinal herb in the courtyard.

Hmm, this girl has broken through again, becoming Seven-Star Da Dou Shi, and she'll soon catch up with Han Yue and the others.

How did you play today?

"Good."

"... You've been saying those two words for three days now."

As the two were talking, they heard footsteps outside the courtyard.

"Qin Yu!"

A familiar voice came from the courtyard gate.

Qin Yu looked up and saw Liu Qing standing at the door, one hand supporting himself on the door frame, the other hand wrapped in bandages.

"Why are you here? Are you healed?"

"It's just a superficial wound, nothing serious."

Liu Qing waved his hand, then lowered his voice and said somewhat nervously:

"I'm here to tell you something."

"What's up?"

"There's someone in the top ten of the Strong List who seems to want to fight you."

Qin Yu's brow twitched slightly.

"Who?"

"Zhou Yuan."

???

What the heck?

Are all the people in this Inner Academy given such outrageous names?

Why are there no names like Shi Hao Wang Teng, Zhou Yuan, Shi Hao, Luo Feng, or Ye Fan?

"This person is ranked ninth on the Strong List, Eight-Star Dou Ling, with Metal-Attribute Battle Qi, and extremely powerful attack capabilities."

"I overheard people talking at the competition venue today, saying that Zhou Yuan is very interested in your performance these past few days and wants to test your mettle for himself."

Qin Yu thought for a moment and nodded.

"Okay, I understand."

Don't take this lightly.

Seeing his reaction, Liu Qing couldn't help but offer a reminder.

"Although Zhou Yuan is not the strongest among the top ten on the Strong List, he possesses a rare Metal-Attribute Battle Qi, which is said to be indestructible."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Qin Yu patted him on the shoulder, and Liu Qing was relieved to see that he wasn't just making excuses.

"By the way, how are Lin Xiuyan and Lin Yan doing lately?"

Qin Yu asked casually.

"Lin Xiuyan; he's found a way to do business and has earned a lot of Fire Energy."

"Lin Yan is in a worse situation. He's been targeted by a Dou Ling who's been chasing him around every day, and he's even had a lot of his Fire Energy stolen from him."

Qin Yu nodded without saying anything more.

The two chatted for a few more minutes when suddenly a soft footstep sound came from the courtyard gate.

Qin Yu looked up and saw Han Yue standing at the courtyard gate, holding a jade box in her hand, with an unnatural blush on her face.

Liu Qing followed his gaze and then paused for a moment.

His gaze swept back and forth between Qin Yu and Han Yue, and a slow grin spread across his lips, revealing a "I understand" smile.

"Okay, I'll be going now."

Liu Qing patted Qin Yu's shoulder, a little harder than usual.

"You guys chat."

After saying that, he strode out of the courtyard. As he passed Han Yue, he nodded to her, unable to suppress the smile on his face.

Qin Yu watched Liu Qing's departing figure, utterly exasperated.

Where did these people get the idea that they had that kind of relationship with Han Yue?

He admitted that he lusted after Han Yue 'Han Yue legs and body; he was despicable.

But this is still far from being finalized, so why are there always these kinds of commotions?

Couldn't it have gotten any higher? Is this all the plot is going to show?

Han Yue stood at the courtyard gate, looking at Liu Qing's meaningful smile, her blush deepening.

She took a deep breath and stepped into the yard.