Chapter 71 Na'er: Finally About to Meet Again

"You're just..."

"Too terrifying."

Ye Xinglan paused for a long time before finally sighing in amazement. And it wasn't just her—everyone else, including Shen Yi, couldn't help but feel their smiles gradually fade.

An eight-thousand-year first Soul Spirit...

What kind of concept was that? Just a little more, and it would reach ten thousand years! By then, he would have four black Soul Rings.

Moreover, possessing a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring was no simple feat—it required at least reaching the Spirit Sea realm in mental power. Had Tang Luochuan already come close to that?

"No wonder you're so strong..."

Ye Xinglan couldn't help but murmur. As a Power Attack System Soul Master, his defensive capabilities were already remarkable, and with his Soul Rings nearing the ten-thousand-year level, this kind of talent couldn't even be called genius anymore...

This was a true genius!

"I just got a head start, that's all."

"You'll be able to do it too in the future."

Tang Luochuan smiled faintly and shook his head as he spoke.

"In the future, I'll be able to do it too..."

Hearing this, Ye Xinglan didn't refute. She could achieve this, but by the time she did...

He would already be on another level she couldn't reach!

Aside from her secondary profession as a third-rank Mecha designer, there was probably nothing else she could surpass him in.

"Teacher Wu, that young man is actually a Soul Venerable..."

"Could you tell us what levels the others are at?"

At this moment, someone from Shrek couldn't help but ask.

"Since our Shrek seniors are curious..."

"Everyone, release your Martial Souls."

Wu Zhangkong responded with a faint smile.

"Yes."

In the next moment, under everyone's gazes, one Soul Ring after another lit up, dazzling them—yet not a single one was yellow.

All purple, all Spirit Ascension!

"Five Grand Soul Masters..."

"And another Soul Venerable!"

The expressions on the faces of the Shrek group never relaxed. These children were all under ten years old, yet nearly all were Grand Soul Masters—and that girl with the refined temperament was even a Soul Venerable!

Even the two one-ring Soul Masters had undergone Spirit Ascension. Were the students of Eastsea Academy really this high-quality?

"You..."

"Are all really impressive..."

Ye Xinglan, her face filled with shock, looked at the three purple Soul Rings around Gu Yue and couldn't help murmuring. This girl... was also a Soul Venerable?

"..."

Gu Yue's expression remained cold as she didn't spare her a glance.

"Senior Brother was right—with your talents, you could all become top geniuses in the academy..."

Shen Yi couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

Spirit Ascension was undoubtedly a huge advantage. Even among Shrek's students, not all had undergone it—yet these children had achieved it by the age of nine...

Their futures were truly promising.

"Xinglan, Lizhi."

"You should get to know them better in the future. You're around the same age, so you'll have more to talk about."

"Yes, Teacher Shen."

The two nodded seriously.

"..."

"We're about to head back. Tang Luochuan, let's exchange contact info."

"Then we'll take our leave now."

When it was time to part, Ye Xinglan asked Tang Luochuan for his contact information before waving goodbye under Gu Yue's silent gaze.

"Let's go too..."

"I'll head off first."

Tang Luochuan was about to say something, but before he could finish, a figure had already walked away unhappily—it was Gu Yue, who had been standing beside him.

"Hmm..."

Watching her retreating figure, Tang Luochuan couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. Little Gu Yue was perfect in every way, except...

She was too prone to jealousy.

"Luo Chuan-ge."

"You'd better comfort Gu Yue-jie properly."

Xu Xiaoyan, standing nearby, blinked mischievously and smiled before quickly following after Gu Yue without another word.

"Yeah, yeah."

Tang Wulin and Xie Xie nodded in agreement.

As avid spectators on the frontlines of gossip, they naturally wanted their favorite couple to stay together forever.

"Ahem."

Wang Jinxi and the other two didn't say anything, but their eyes conveyed everything clearly:

Boss, you don't want to make Gu Yue-jie unhappy, do you?

"You little brats..."

Tang Luochuan wore a helpless smile. Gu Yue was jealous again—ah, the little Silver Dragon King...

And these kids.

When would their gossip-mongering ever end?

Meanwhile, back in the hotel room.

Gu Yue's emotions were anything but calm. Though she knew she absolutely wasn't jealous—she wasn't that kind of person—the root of her frustration was undeniably the girls around Luo Chuan.

First, there was Mu Xi, that senior sister, and then Xu Xiaoyan, whose intentions were unclear. The former could be excused as simply treating Luo Chuan like a younger brother, but the latter's feelings were ambiguous.

And now, out of nowhere, Ye Xinglan from Shrek Academy had appeared. Sigh, it was all so exhausting!

Not to mention, her younger sister Na'er was also at Shrek Academy—and she genuinely liked Luo Chuan too...

"Xiaoyan."

"What do you think of Luo Chuan?"

A thought crossed Gu Yue's mind as she turned her gaze to Xu Xiaoyan beside her. Her expression was calm, but a hint of contemplation flickered in her eyes.

"Huh?"

"Gu Yue-jie, why are you suddenly asking that?"

Xu Xiaoyan froze for a moment, blinking in surprise at the woman seated on the sofa before hesitantly responding.

Gu Yue-jie...

Why would she suddenly bring up something like this?

"Just curious."

"It's just the two of us here. What, does the question make you nervous?"

Gu Yue didn't elaborate, offering only a faint smile.

"Oh, no, not at all! It just feels a bit sudden. But if I had to say..."

"Luo Chuan-ge is amazing."

Xu Xiaoyan snapped out of her daze and nodded, her eyes sparkling as she spoke earnestly, a soft smile gracing her lips.

"Is that so."

Gu Yue nodded, her expression unreadable.

"Of course!"

"He's kind, incredibly talented—already a Soul Venerable at his age, far beyond what I could ever hope to achieve. I might never catch up to him in my lifetime..."

"And I had no idea he was also a Forging Master until you mentioned it. He's a true all-around genius. Someone like him is rare even across the entire continent."

"He's really incredible."

As she spoke, her smile grew brighter. How could Luo Chuan-ge not be outstanding?

But as Gu Yue listened, her expression gradually darkened, a cold glint surfacing in her eyes.

She had known it—Xiaoyan's feelings weren't so simple either...

"Gu Yue is really amazing too."

"So, I think you two are super compatible."

The next moment, Xu Xiaoyan turned to her with a playful grin, speaking sweetly.

"Huh?!"

"Xiaoyan, what are you talking about?!"

Hearing this, Gu Yue froze for a moment, her previously unsettled emotions vanishing in an instant. Instead, she was caught off guard by the sudden remark.

"Hmm?"

"Doesn't Gu Yue like Luo Chuan? Even though I've only been in Zero Class for a few days, I already know that."

Xu Xiaoyan giggled, repeating her point straightforwardly.

"Gu Yue's talent is just as incredible as Luo Chuan's, and you two are a perfect match—both talented and good-looking. Plus, I heard from Xie Xie that you both joined the Spirit Transfer Pagoda."

"Even though you're still young, I think you two are just meant to be."

Xu Xiaoyan didn't look at her, continuing to muse aloud.

"W-Wait… that's not true at all!"

"I don't like that guy!"

A faint blush spread across Gu Yue's cheeks.

Seriously, why was Xiaoyan suddenly saying these things? She had only wanted to probe the other girl's thoughts, but now her own emotions were in turmoil—how had the tables turned on her?!

"Oh, really?"

"Gu Yue, your face is all red. If you don't like Luo Chuan, then maybe it's just the weather—it's pretty hot today."

Xu Xiaoyan blinked mischievously, feigning deep thought as she grinned at her.

"Hey, now you're teasing me?!"

"Gu Yue, I'm just telling the truth…"

Seeing the stern look on Gu Yue's face, Xu Xiaoyan shook her head repeatedly, still laughing.

"Alright, Xiaoyan, the Soul Master Grand Competition is coming up soon. I should use this last bit of time to train…"

"I'm going to meditate now, so no more talking."

Gu Yue's emotions were already in disarray, so she quickly waved her hand, speaking with exaggerated seriousness.

Though she had confirmed that Xiaoyan had no feelings for Luo Chuan, hearing her say these things still left Gu Yue flustered.

First, Mu Xi had praised her like that, and now even Xiaoyan, this little rascal, was joining in!

"It's not praise, Gu Yue…"

"You and Luo Chuan really do suit each other."

Xu Xiaoyan shook her head, muttering under her breath.

As she watched Gu Yue begin meditating, her sweet smile gradually faded. She sprawled out on the bed like a starfish, lost in her own thoughts.

Even adorable Xiaoyan had her own worries…

"Di Tian."

"Has Luo Chuan returned yet?"

In another part of the hotel, inside her own room, Na'er looked at the black-clad man before her, her face filled with anticipation.

"Yes, he's back in his room now."

Di Tian bowed respectfully as he answered.

"I see."

Na'er lowered her head slightly, a little disappointed but not entirely surprised. Still, this meant she wouldn't be able to arrange a chance encounter tonight.

"But tomorrow is the start of the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition, which means…"

"I'll have plenty of opportunities to 'run into' him soon."

A sweet smile returned to Na'er's face as she looked forward to it.

Luo Chuan and the others would be competing tomorrow, and as an audience member, it was only natural for her to watch from the stands, right?

And if she just happened to bump into him as he was leaving—leading to a reunion—wasn't that just as natural?

"Just a few more days."

"I can wait."

A hint of longing flickered in Na'er's eyes as her thoughts drifted back to the time she had left home...

"Brother Luo Chuan, we're finally going to meet again..."

(End of Chapter)