Zhu Zhuqing also didn't understand what she was thinking. She had clearly left Lin Chen's embrace, but why did her heart feel so lost?
Zhu Zhuqing took another deep breath, trying to calm her nervous mind.
After a while, her beautiful face lifted slightly, and her clear eyes looked at Lin Chen. The moonlight shone on Lin Chen's handsome face, giving him a unique charm.
For a moment, Zhu Zhuqing was captivated, her exquisite eyes filled with tenderness.
"Did you miss me?" Lin Chen asked with a smile, looking at Zhu Zhuqing's longing eyes.
"Mmm!"
Lin Chen's words brought the dazed Zhu Zhuqing back to reality. Zhu Zhuqing shyly responded softly, but the moment she finished speaking, Zhu Zhuqing regretted it. Should a girl not be more reserved? Would Lin Chen think she was too casual?
"Lin Chen, the Hand Chopping Sword who had a one-on-one Soul Arena with Xiao Wu earlier, that must have been you, right?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.
Lin Chen smiled slightly and said, "It was me. I saw you too. They must be your classmates, right? I originally wanted to acknowledge you, but given the situation at the time, acknowledging you would definitely make things difficult for you!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing smiled shyly, a warmth flowing through her heart. But fearing Lin Chen might misunderstand, she quickly explained, "Actually, it doesn't matter, Lin Chen. Although they are my classmates, I don't interact with them much! Our relationship is just so-so!"
Zhu Zhuqing paused, then solemnly continued, "Especially Dai Mubai. After entering Shrek Academy, I didn't pay any attention to him at all. The only one I could really talk to was Ning Rongrong. Lin Chen, please don't misunderstand."
Recalling the scene where Lin Chen left her alone before, Zhu Zhuqing was afraid that if she didn't explain clearly, Lin Chen would leave her again.
It was hard enough to pluck up the courage to send Lin Chen a letter to clear up the misunderstanding; she didn't want Lin Chen to misunderstand her again.
Lin Chen was slightly stunned. Lin Chen knew Zhu Zhuqing's cold personality all too well. He didn't expect Zhu Zhuqing to show the appearance of a little girl afraid of her boyfriend misunderstanding. Is Zhu Zhuqing a love-struck fool?
Upon closer thought, it seemed Zhu Zhuqing really was a love-struck fool.
In the original Douluo novel, Zhu Zhuqing could cross the Star Dou Great Forest alone to Soto City to join Dai Mubai. Even knowing that Dai Mubai wasn't cultivating properly and spent his days in revelry, Zhu Zhuqing could still choose to forgive him. Doesn't that prove that Zhu Zhuqing is a love-struck fool?
However, now that Zhu Zhuqing's love-struck target was Lin Chen, Lin Chen was still very happy. Cold on the outside, passionate on the inside—such a Zhu Zhuqing was simply one word: amazing!
Lin Chen smiled and said, "Zhuqing, how have you been recently?"
Zhu Zhuqing sighed softly and said faintly, "Just so-so. You know the situation at Shrek Academy. Don't even think about cultivation facilities. Fortunately, safety is not a concern; at least there's the protection of a Spirit Saint, so there's no need to worry about others causing trouble, and one can cultivate in peace!"
Zhu Zhuqing thought for a moment, then suddenly remembered something. She continued, "Are you done with your matters? Do you have any plans for this return?"
"I don't have any plans at the moment. I will stay in Soto City for a while!" Lin Chen said.
Zhu Zhuqing softly "hmm-ed." She hesitated, her expression somewhat conflicted.
Seeing this, Lin Chen's lips curled slightly. How could he not know Zhu Zhuqing's thoughts?
Lin Chen asked earnestly, "Zhuqing, what's wrong? Is something on your mind?"
"I…" Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face turned even redder, her heart very uneasy, unsure how to speak.
Lin Chen hadn't mentioned the promise in that earlier letter again.
Lin Chen feigned seriousness and asked, "What exactly is wrong? If something is on your mind, tell me!"
Such a Zhu Zhuqing was very cute, and Lin Chen couldn't help but enjoy teasing her. Was this the joy of teasing a cat?
"No… nothing!" Zhu Zhuqing stammered, ultimately not voicing the question in her heart.
Because she really couldn't say it. As a girl, she still needed to maintain some reserve.
Lin Chen smiled mischievously, raised his hands, and placed them on Zhu Zhuqing's shoulders, chuckling, "Don't worry, when I leave Soto City this time, I will definitely take you with me!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly realized. Lin Chen had clearly seen through her thoughts, yet he still wanted her to say it out loud. Was he making fun of her?
"You're so annoying! Who wants to go with you!" Zhu Zhuqing pouted, saying in annoyance, her slender jade hand hitting Lin Chen's chest.
"Oh? If that's the case, I won't force you!" Lin Chen put away his smile and said seriously.
"You… how can you be like that!" Zhu Zhuqing said, somewhat flustered and angry.
"Hahaha, alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore! I'll take you, I'll definitely take you with me!" Lin Chen laughed loudly, taking Zhu Zhuqing's jade hand and saying.
Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly, turning her head away shyly, no longer looking at Lin Chen.
"It's still early, let's walk together!" Saying this, Lin Chen released Zhu Zhuqing's right hand, placed his right arm on Zhu Zhuqing's fragrant shoulder, and said, "Let's go, we can talk as we walk!"
"Mmm!"
And so, the two strolled leisurely under the moonlight. Zhu Zhuqing told Lin Chen everything that had happened recently.
She occasionally complained about Shrek. From her words, Lin Chen could feel that Zhu Zhuqing had lost all confidence in Shrek Academy. Especially seeing Yu Xiaogang's arrogant demeanor, Zhu Zhuqing felt disgusted.
…
At the same time, the Shrek group also left the Great Spirit Arena. As soon as they walked out of the Great Spirit Arena's main entrance, they saw Flender waiting not far away.
"Dean!" Oscar called out, and Flender finally noticed they had come out.
Flender scanned everyone, his gaze oddly stopping on Tang San. He didn't understand why Tang San was holding a person whose face was completely disfigured, but when he clearly saw the person's clothes and attire, Flender's pupils suddenly constricted, his face full of disbelief. After scrutinizing the other party's clothes and attire again, Flender finally confirmed that it was Xiao Wu.
Flender ran over anxiously, asking with some surprise, "What happened? How could Xiao Wu be so injured?"
Tang San's eyes were fierce, and he gritted his teeth, "Xiao Wu was beaten like this by someone during a one-on-one solo Soul Arena. That person's moves were extremely vicious. Xiao Wu's injuries will probably require a healing Spirit Master to treat!"
Upon hearing this, Flender's face also filled with anger. He said fiercely, "Damn it… Who was it? How could they be so ruthless? It was just a Soul Arena sparring match; was it necessary to be so vicious?"
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