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Yun ting flashed forward in slow motion,her fist open,her hands free,and with a swift motion,she grabbed the blonde haired boy's neck and lifted him off the ground.

Her grip tightened,her fingers pressing into his skin,the blonde haired boy's breathing began to grow shallow each second.

Yun ting's eyes continued to blaze with fury,her face twisted in a fierce snarl,as she held the boy suspended in mid air.

Liang Chen now on his feet ,rushed forward,his voice urgent,"Yun, don't kill him",he cried his hands trying to reach out to restrain her.

Yun ting's gaze didn't waver,her gaze fixed on the boy's struggling form,her fingers tightened further,the boy's face turning red as his airway constricted.

Yun ting's fury reached a boiling point and she shouted,"you asshole,if I find you even an inch closer to Liang Chen,I will return your body to the depths of your mother's womb."her voice echoed through the air frightened the other boys.

With a swift motion,she hurtled the blonde haired boy towards his friends,his body colliding with theirs in a loud crash.

The group went down in a heap,their bodies entangled as they struggled to get back on their feet .

Liang Chen gazed at the blonde haired boy who seemed unconscious but was merely pretending with a sly grin playing on his face.

As soon as the sound of Yun ting's heels tapping against the ground filled the air,the boys faces widened in terror.

They scrambled to their feet ,their eyes fixed on Yun ting's approaching form,and turned tail, running away as possible as if their lives depended on it.

The sound of their footsteps began growing fainter with each passing moment.

Yun ting's face clouded with concern as she approached Liang Chen,"you really should learn how to defend yourself from those bullshits.",she said,her voice laced with worry.

Liang Chen's lips curled into a subtle enigmatic smile,"I am working on it",he said,his eyes glinting with a hint of mischief, besides,I think they will think twice before messing with me again thanks to you and...."

Yun ting's confusion was palpable as she furrowed her brow,"what is going on with you, Liang Chen?you never smile like that,Are you.... getting a bodyguard or maybe a girlfriend??"

She leaned in ,her eyes scanning his face as if searching for answers.

Liang Chen's smile deepened,and he raised an eyebrow, clearly amused by Yun ting's curiosity,"maybe ",he said,his voice low and teasing.

Yun ting recoiled, covering her nose with her hand and dramatically waving the other hand Infront of her face "ugh,did you forget to brush your teeth this morning?",she exclaimed.

Liang Chen chuckled,his smile still playing on his lips"No time for that ",he said with a shrug,"but since you are here,you can come with me?"

Yun ting's expression turned curious,and she dropped her hand from her nose "That is exactly what I wanted to ask you,I had to sprint to catch up with you,you were running like the demon clan had declared war on humanity once again!"she raised an eyebrow,her eyes sparkling with amusement.

"What has got you in such a hurry?",she added.

Liang Chen laughed,his eyes crinkling at the corners."very funny,no one would wish for that, a war with demon clan,But I am actually heading towards the east side of the forest to retrieve a special crystal."

Yun ting's expression turned serious,her brow furrowed in concern"you can't be serious, Liang Chen,the easy side of Qinglang forest is treacherous,even for me,the evil guardian soul beasts will tear you apart! what crystal is worth risking your life?"

Liang Chen's grip on her hand tightened as he began to pull her along.

"Since you are here, let's go I will tell you everything", Liang Chen said,his voice low and mysterious.

Yun ting hesitated for a moment before being drawn into Liang Chen's infections enthusiasm,she allowed herself to be pulled along .

Her curiosity pigued ."Fine,but if we get ourselves killed,I am blaming you.", shouted

Liang Chen looked closely at Yun ting with a smirk and replied,"hmm,I would like to see how you will blame my soul for your death."

Yun ting raised an eye brow and replied,"no matter where you go, even though hell,I will hunt you,find you and then hit your buttocks until they swell.

As they ventured further,The city's imposing structures began disappearing from their sight, Infront of them was just huge trees that didn't seem welcoming for anyone.

Yun ting asked,"brother Chen,what you are up to ,you know this forest is quiet creepy even for me",her voice tinged with a hint of frustration and concern.

Liang Chen chuckled,"just say it clearly, you are just afraid",he said teasingly.

Yun ting clenched her fist and gave a soft punch on Liang Chen's shoulder .

"How dare you say that,and besides you should be scared,you may encounter level three guardian soul beasts in these sides of the forest and who knows they may decide to have you as their lunch."

Liang Chen gave out a soft sigh and said,"uhm,you are right !,what was I thinking but now I am least worried about that since I have a level two at my side,he pointed his big thumb on his chest three times,"my safety is now on a eighty percent guarantee."

Yun ting rolled her eyes and stole a glance at Liang Chen

"You have began making me your bodyguard,why is it that I am the one who gets you out of trouble?You should find a way to protect yourself from those bullshits."

Liang Chen's smile faltered for a second,"you are right about that but from today maybe tomorrow,you won't need to worry about me ."

Yun ting glanced at Liang Chen,her eyes shining with a hint of concern,"Now I am more worried, Every time you smile like that ....",she said.

Liang Chen grabbed a stick from the ground and asked," what do you mean by when I smile like that..."

Yun ting chuckled, touching her lips to stop further laughter

"don't tell mean that you are going to use that stick to defend yourself,are you!",she exclaimed.