Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Cavern

Chen Ling stood atop his sword, keeping up the cool act, though he was actually on the verge of being unable to keep it up.

He had finally gotten a chance to indulge his chuunibyou side, only to run into such a fangirl.

The longsword beneath Chen Ling's feet vanished, and he slowly drifted down from the air with extreme elegance.

"Thank you, Your Excellency, for coming to our aid."

Shui Wuyue hurried forward with a group of Skywater Academy instructors and bowed, except for a certain restless Shui Yue'er who was being held down.

From the looks of it, the girl had wanted to rush over, but Shui Bing'er had stopped her.

Don't hold her back. Let her come over.

"No need for such formality, everyone." Chen Ling casually waved a hand, wearing a gentle smile without the slightest bit of a top expert's arrogance.

Surrounded by the beautiful teachers and students of Skywater Academy, Chen Ling slowly made his way into the dean's office.

The others gradually left, and before long, only Chen Ling, Shui Wuyue, Shui Bing'er, and Shui Yue'er remained in the room.

Shui Wuyue and Shui Bing'er were visibly nervous, their entire bodies stiff with restraint.

The man before them was a Titled Douluo whose fame had recently soared. His strength was terrifying; no one would dare slight him.

Only Shui Yue'er remained carefree, utterly unaware of any tension. Her eyes were full of excited anticipation, and if her sister had not kept a firm hold on her, she would have pounced on him long ago.

"Let her go. Miss Yue'er and I can be considered acquainted, so there's no need to be so restrained."

Chen Ling spoke with a soft laugh, signaling for them to relax.

The moment she was released, Shui Yue'er shot