Chapter 45: I Challenge You to a Duel!

The person Jiang Nannan saw was, of course, Lin Yun.

Everyone else's grilled fish was plain, but Lin Yun's had his special seasoning, making it a high-tech delicacy.

"You still remember me, junior?" Jiang Nannan smiled softly, though she couldn't help but secretly swallow her saliva when she saw the grilled fish in Lin Yun's hand.

It smelled so good!

"Of course I remember. My memory is pretty good," Lin Yun said casually. Noticing Jiang Nannan's gaze, he raised the grilled fish in his hand and teased, "Senior, are you craving a taste of this fish?"

Jiang Nannan nodded sheepishly.

"The aroma is truly irresistible. If you don't mind, junior, could you sell me one?" Jiang Nannan asked softly.

"Sure, here you go." Lin Yun waved his hand, using his soul power to blow away most of the seasoning on one of the grilled fish before handing it to Jiang Nannan.

Jiang Nannan tilted her head in confusion, not understanding why Lin Yun had done that.

"My seasoning isn't something ordinary people can handle. If a normal person eats it, the consequences are... well, just look over there," Lin Yun chuckled, pointing at the two seniors who were still bleeding from their noses.

Jiang Nannan followed Lin Yun's finger and burst into laughter when she saw the two unfortunate seniors.

The yellow and purple-clad seniors couldn't sit still any longer and quickly covered their noses, squeezing their way out of the crowd.

They had a feeling that, after tonight, they would be the laughingstock of their class for a long time!

"How much for the grilled fish, junior? I'll pay you right away," Jiang Nannan said as she took the grilled fish from Lin Yun.

"Huo Yuhao's price is five copper soul coins per fish. Considering his skills, I think it's quite a bargain," Lin Yun replied.

Five coins...

Jiang Nannan's heart twitched slightly, but she gritted her teeth and handed Lin Yun five copper soul coins.

This price was a bit extravagant for her. If it were two or three coins, she would have found it acceptable, but having lived frugally for so long, she instinctively tried to save money. Normally, she wouldn't spend extra on indulging her appetite.

But since she already had the fish in her hands, she had no choice but to pay up.

Lin Yun didn't pretend to be generous and naturally accepted Jiang Nannan's money. He and Jiang Nannan weren't close—they had only met once during enrollment. Giving her a grilled fish was already quite generous of him.

Not to mention, he had already sprinkled the fish with his special seasoning, which alone was probably worth dozens of gold soul coins. Otherwise, those two unfortunate seniors wouldn't have started bleeding from their noses right after eating it.

That was a sign of being over-nourished.

The seasoning alone would likely boost Jiang Nannan's cultivation speed for several days. As for the two seniors who had overindulged, they only got to taste the flavor—the excess energy had already been lost through their nosebleeds.

Unaware of the details, Jiang Nannan felt relieved after paying and took a small bite of the grilled fish with a clear conscience.

Due to past experiences, Jiang Nannan didn't want to owe anyone favors or be forced to do things she didn't want to do.

Her thoughts aligned with Lin Yun's—they weren't close, not even friends, just acquaintances at best.

If Lin Yun had offered her the fish for free, she wouldn't have accepted it. But since she paid for it, even if it felt a bit expensive, she could enjoy it without guilt.

She owed no one.

As the fish entered her mouth, the slightly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, combined with Lin Yun's seasoning, exploded with unparalleled flavor.

It was a feast for both her taste buds and her sense of smell.

Jiang Nannan's eyes widened in surprise and delight. She felt like this was the most delicious food she had ever eaten.

"Tastes good, right?" Lin Yun laughed heartily, taking a big bite of his fish and squinting with satisfaction.

"It's really delicious! These five copper soul coins were well spent!" Jiang Nannan said happily.

Great, I didn't waste money today!

The simple joys of a frugal person.

Meanwhile, at the edge of the crowd, a tall young man in a black uniform clutched his chest in pain.

To Lin Yun and Jiang Nannan, and even to the surrounding crowd, their interaction was normal and polite. But to the tall young man, the air between them was filled with pink bubbles.

The sight of Lin Yun and Jiang Nannan chatting and laughing felt like a knife to his heart.

Especially since both of them had golden hair, making them look like a perfect couple in Xu Sanshi's eyes.

"It hurts, it hurts so much!"

"Nannan, why?!!!"

Xu Sanshi's face twisted in agony. The bustling food street, once lively, now seemed desolate and broken in his eyes.

Didn't they say they weren't close? Didn't they say they hadn't met since the start of school?

Why were they suddenly so intimate?!

No!!!

"Kid! Get away from Nannan!" Xu Sanshi let out a sharp cry, his strong hands forcefully parting the crowd as he stormed forward angrily.

The moment she heard his voice, Jiang Nannan's smile froze, and her face visibly darkened.

The onlookers also instinctively turned their attention to Xu Sanshi.

A large hand, filled with force, reached out from behind to grab Lin Yun's collar, seemingly intending to lift him up and throw him away.

Lin Yun didn't even turn around. He simply raised his hand and casually blocked the thick arm. No matter how hard the owner of the hand tried, it couldn't move an inch.

"What are you barking about?" Lin Yun's smile slowly faded as he turned around, his expressionless face meeting Xu Sanshi's furious eyes.

If you want to be a simp, that's your business. But if you mess with me, you're asking for trouble!

Challenging the Dragon King's authority will be paid for in blood!

Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao, who had been standing there like a fool, shuddered when he heard Lin Yun utter those six words again.

The last time he heard those six words, it was during the incident where Lin Yun had punched their Soul Emperor-level homeroom teacher into oblivion.

Hearing those words again, Huo Yuhao instinctively sensed trouble.

Oh no, another victim is about to taste Lin Yun's iron fists!

Thinking this, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but look at Xu Sanshi with pity. He didn't think Xu Sanshi stood a chance against Lin Yun—he was definitely going to get beaten.

Xu Sanshi, who had been shocked by Lin Yun's immense strength, felt his anger surge even more when he heard Lin Yun's cold words.

"Kid, I challenge you to a duel! Do you dare face me in the Soul Fighting Arena?!"

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(End of Chapter)

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