A woman's instinct in choosing a partner is to subconsciously gravitate towards the most outstanding man among those she can meet.
Lin Kong was well aware of this, so he spent some time researching the publicly available information about the members of the Imperial Fighting Team. It was easy to find, especially the information about which families they came from. These noble scions couldn't wait to tell everyone about their prestigious identities!
Knowing about Yasidang City and Qingshan City, all that was left was to talk big and boast, which was a piece of cake for him.
If he didn't even have this much skill, how could he have attracted Xiao Wu's attention back in the Nuoding City Junior Soul Master Academy?
" Lin Kong! You... what you just said!"
A shocked voice suddenly came from behind Lin Kong; it was Qin Ming, who had been searching for him for a long time.
Qin Ming kept asking the students about Lin Kong's whereabouts along the way. He finally found the cafeteria and happened to run into a group of people questioning Lin Kong's identity and background. So he gestured for the others to be quiet and stood at the back, listening quietly.
But upon hearing this, he was terrified!
I was really scared!
The content and background of Lin Kong's "fabricated" words were so astonishing that they exceeded his imagination, making him break out in a cold sweat.
Lin Kong, however, acted as if he had just noticed him, turning around with feigned surprise. "Teacher Qin Ming, what brings you here?"
How could he not know that Qin Ming was behind him?
It's actually very simple.
He only needs to pay more attention to Dugu Yan's eyes.
When admiring a beautiful woman, you should definitely look at her eyes!
How can you charm a beautiful woman's heart without eye contact?
When Qin Ming arrived, Lin Kong saw his reflection in Dugu Yan's eyes. The long story he had just told was not only meant to scare Yu Tianheng and the others, but also to be heard by Qin Ming behind him.
Want to know my background?
Then let me show you what it means to be "scared to death without consequence".
"You got quite a shock, didn't you?" Lin Kong chuckled inwardly, but maintained a perfectly measured look of surprise and innocence on his face.
Sometimes, instead of trying to hide it, it's better to use a more exaggerated approach to make the other party give up on investigating.
It now appears that the desired effect has been achieved.
"Teacher Qin Ming, was there anything wrong with what I said just now?" Lin Kong blinked, his clear eyes full of innocence, as if those shocking words had not come from his own mouth.
Looking at him like this, Qin Ming was momentarily speechless. After a few seconds of silence, he couldn't help but ask again, " Lin Kong, is it really true that you can't reveal any of your identity or background?"
"Sigh!" Lin Kong sighed, feigning helplessness, and shook his head. "Since the teacher has said so, I'll just give you a little hint."
As soon as he said that, everyone's eyes were on him, and they pricked up their ears to wait for his answer.
" Wind Spirit Valley, Moon Hermitage." Lin Kong slowly uttered six words.
"Um..."
What place is this?
"Never heard of it? I have no recollection of it at all."
"The name is quite evocative; it sounds like a secluded, beautiful place."
The group exchanged puzzled glances, clearly having never heard of this place before.
Yu Tianheng frowned even more, searching his mind for all the forces in the Soul Master World, but still had no clue.
Qin Ming felt like countless question marks were swirling around in his head, his heart filled with helplessness. He could only forcefully push aside those chaotic thoughts and say, " Lin Kong, the Education Committee already knows about your matter. They need time to discuss it before they can give a result. In the meantime, you should stay in the academy, and..."
His gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on Dugu Yan. He smiled and instructed, " Yanzi, take him around the academy to familiarize him with the environment. After dinner, bring him to my office."
Dugu Yan was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Qin Ming to entrust her with this task, and then quickly nodded. "Ah? Okay, Teacher Qin Ming."
"Then I'll be leaving now." Qin Ming turned and walked away quickly, secretly thinking, " Yanzi, keep trying, try to get as much information out of him as possible, and see if what he's saying is true or false."
He hurried along, eager to tell the three education committee members what he had just heard about "the Moon Hermitage in Wind Spirit Valley," so that they could also help determine the origin of this mysterious place.
As soon as Qin Ming left, Yu Tianheng's hand, hidden behind his back, clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white, his unease growing stronger.
He's scared!
Lin Kong is so "powerful," with extraordinary talent, a mysterious background, and the high regard Ning Fengzhi has for him. If Dugu Yan spends more time with him, wouldn't she be attracted to him?
Surely I can't possibly experience heartbreak before even starting a relationship, can I?
As soon as the thought popped into his head, Yu Tianheng could no longer sit still. His eyes darted around, and he immediately came up with an idea. He leaned back and secretly waved to Osler.
Seeing this, Osler quickly moved closer and asked in a low voice, "Captain, what's wrong?"
Yu Tianheng whispered a few words in his ear.
After hearing this, Osler's face fell, and he complained softly, "No, Captain! I'm still hungry. The food will be here soon. It would be such a waste to leave now."
Yu Tianheng shoved him hard and urged, "Stop talking nonsense and hurry up!"
Seeing the captain's serious expression, Osler knew he couldn't avoid it, and could only sigh helplessly, "Fine, fine, I'll go, okay?"
He stood up, glanced longingly at the plates on the table, and could only turn and walk out of the cafeteria, mentally giving Yu Tianheng a good scolding.
Don't you even check the time when you're ordering people around?!
There's not even time to eat!
Lin Kong and Dugu Yan had almost finished eating; there was hardly any food left on the table.
Just then, the two people walked towards their dining table.
One of them was Osler, who, upon returning, immediately pounced on the dining table, grabbed his chopsticks, and began to feast.
The other person, dressed in a light blue dress, with a gentle temperament and delicate beauty in her eyes and brows, was Ye Lingling, a healing-type Soul Master from the Imperial Fighting Team.
" Lingling, what brings you here?" Dugu Yan looked surprised and delighted when she saw her and waved quickly.
Ye Lingling walked to the table and smiled softly, "What a coincidence."
"Sit down, sit next to me!" Dugu Yan pulled Ye Lingling's hand and made her sit next to him.
As the only two female members of the Imperial Fighting Team, the two naturally had a closer relationship.
Dugu Yan put one hand on Ye Lingling's shoulder and pointed to Lin Kong with the other, introducing him with a smile, "Let me introduce you, this is Lin Kong. If nothing unexpected happens, he will soon join our academy, and maybe even our Imperial Fighting Team in the future."
"Hello." Ye Lingling nodded slightly to Lin Kong, her voice soft and gentle, like a spring breeze.
" Ye Lingling, a healing-type Soul Master, possesses the extremely rare Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul," Dugu Yan explained to Lin Kong Ye Lingling.
"Hello," Lin Kong replied politely, his gaze lingering briefly on Ye Lingling.
Dugu Yan said, "Teacher Qin Ming is still processing Lin Kong's enrollment procedures. In the meantime, he arranged for me to take him around the academy to familiarize him with the environment. Since you're here, why don't you keep me company? It'll be more lively with more people."
"Okay." Ye Lingling nodded gently.
"Yes, yes!" Yu Tianheng immediately seized the opportunity and chimed in, "I think why don't the seven of us go together? Anyway, we're all free right now, so let's accompany Lin Kong around the academy and help him integrate into our group more quickly."
This was exactly Yu Tianheng's plan.
Originally, it was just Dugu Yan and Lin Kong alone, but now that Ye Lingling has joined them, the male team members naturally have a reason to join in as well.
In any case, he couldn't give Lin Kong and Dugu Yan a chance to be alone! As long as they were watching over him, Lin Kong wouldn't be able to take the opportunity to win their favor, let alone get close to Dugu Yan.
Shi Mo, Shi Mo, and Yu Feng immediately realized what was going on and nodded in agreement: "Yeah, yeah, let's go together!" "It'll be more fun with more people, and we want to keep our new classmate company!"
How could Lin Kong not see through Yu Tianheng's little scheme?
However, he didn't care.
"Then I'll have to trouble you all," Lin Kong said with a smile, readily accepting their "kindness."
After Osler had filled their stomachs, they left the canteen. Dugu Yan chose a direction and they wandered aimlessly.
Yu Feng suddenly appeared beside Lin Kong, put his arm around his shoulder, and said in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, "Brother, what do you think of the two beauties on our team?"
Dugu Yan slowed her pace, glanced back, and said with a slightly displeased tone, " Yu Feng!"
What does this mean? Why is Lin Kong making such comments? What kind of talk is this?
Dugu Yan glanced at Lin Kong, their eyes met, and then looked away, a little bit of anticipation in her heart.
As for Ye Lingling, she appeared calm and composed, as aloof as a snow lotus, revealing no emotion.
"Beautiful!" Lin Kong replied simply.
Yu Feng immediately pressed, "Which one is prettier?"
Good grief, they've started with a "death question," a choice between two options, and choosing either one will offend the other.
Yu Tianheng secretly rejoiced; this was his manipulation! He had Osler and Yu Feng bombard Lin Kong with all sorts of questions!
Lin Kong shook his head, feeling helpless. This kind of competitive trick was a bit... too childish!
As for how to answer?
At this moment, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling appeared to be walking ahead without any change, but in reality, they had slowed their pace and were listening intently.
"Which is prettier? Of course... the one who likes me is prettier!" That was Lin Kong's answer.
Good heavens!
"Cough cough cough!" Yu Feng's face turned completely red from holding it in.
"Ouch!" Osler almost twisted his ankle.
Yu Tianheng's expression was absolutely priceless.
The Shi Mo and the Shi Mo, both of which are known for their dull nature, almost couldn't hold back their emotions.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling felt a shiver run through their bodies, then looked at each other, forced smiles, and hugged each other, their heads close together.
The group of men could only see two beautiful women standing very close together, whispering and occasionally letting out happy laughter.