Chapter 26 The most beautiful girl in the outer courtyard, a hero saves the damsel in distress?
"Hey, junior, don't you think our grilled fish is pretty good?"
Tang Ya approached Wang Dong'er, her face beaming with smiles, and began to promote her product.
"So, are you interested in learning about the Tang Sect? It used to be the number one sect on the continent!"
"As long as you join, I'll make the decisions. I guarantee you'll learn all the Tang Clan's secret techniques, including the Mysterious Heaven Art and the Purple Demon Eye!"
Wang Dong'er was staring longingly at the sizzling grilled fish. Although she was very curious about the Tang Clan, she felt that eating grilled fish was the most important thing right now.
She waved her hand: "Um... I'll think about it."
Just as Tang Ya was about to continue her deception, a small commotion suddenly came from the direction of the East Gate.
The crowd spontaneously parted to make way for them.
A tall girl walked out of the crowd.
Her long, wavy golden hair cascaded over her shoulders, her features were so exquisite that there was not a single flaw, and her brows exuded a natural gentleness.
She was only wearing the most ordinary school uniform of Shrek Academy, but it couldn't hide her elegant and refined temperament.
Jiang Nannan is widely recognized as the most beautiful woman in the School of Foreign Languages.
Jiang Nannan was clearly also attracted by the overpowering aroma.
She walked straight to the grilled fish stall, looked at the wooden sign hanging next to it, and frowned slightly.
"Student, five copper soul coins for a grilled fish is a bit pricey."
Jiang Nannan's voice is very pleasant, as clear and crisp as mountain spring water.
"The cost of fish isn't that high. Even with your special spices, three copper soul coins should be enough."
Huo Yuhao held a bamboo skewer in his hand, turning it over and grilling without looking up:
"Sorry, I don't negotiate prices here. Besides, these two have already been sold out. All the grilled fish for today is sold out. If you want some, you'll have to wait until tomorrow."
Jiang Nannan was stunned for a moment, and a blush of embarrassment flashed across her fair face.
"Sorry, I'm used to haggling when I buy things, so I didn't know your rules." Jiang Nannan bowed slightly.
"Then I'll come another day."
After saying that, she nodded politely to Huo Yuhao and turned to leave.
Jiang Nannan's brief appearance stunned everyone around her.
Xiao Xiao tugged at Cui Yajie's sleeve and whispered:
"Ya Jie, that girl is so pretty, she has such a great presence."
Cui Yajie tossed her pink curly hair, puffed out her proud assets, and seemed somewhat unconvinced, yet had to admit it:
"It is quite beautiful. But..."
Cui Yajie glanced at Wang Dong'er, who was still swallowing hard beside her.
"I think our Dong'er is more beautiful."
Wang Dong'er was staring at the grilled fish and didn't hear what Cui Yajie was saying at all.
Dai Mubai was also sizing up Jiang Nannan at that moment.
To be fair, Jiang Nannan is indeed extremely beautiful; she possesses a delicate beauty that evokes a protective instinct in those who see her.
However, in his aesthetic sense, although Jiang Nannan was good, she was still a notch below Wang Dong'er, who was a stunning beauty with a captivating charm.
Zhu Zhuqing keenly noticed Dai Mubai's gaze.
Far from being jealous, she moved closer to Dai Mubai and lowered her voice, saying:
"Hua Bin, that senior is really pretty. If you like her, I'll find out which class she's in for you."
Dai Mubai was speechless, and reached out to pinch Zhu Zhuqing's high, straight nose.
"What are you thinking about all day long? I'm just looking at the little tagalong behind her."
Following Dai Mubai's prompting, everyone then noticed that a tall young man had been following Jiang Nannan not far behind.
The boy had a fairly rugged appearance, but his eyes seemed to be glued to Jiang Nannan.
Even a fool could tell that this must be Xu Sanshi, the notorious love-struck troublemaker from the Foreign Languages Department.
Seeing that Jiang Nannan hadn't bought any grilled fish, Xu Sanshi felt this was a perfect opportunity to curry favor with his sweetheart.
He strode through the crowd and walked straight to the grilled fish stall.
"bite!"
He casually tossed a gleaming gold soul coin, which traced an arc in the air before landing securely on the wire mesh at the edge of the grill.
"These gold soul coins are yours, and those two grilled fish are mine."
Xu Sanshi stretched out his large hands to grab the two sizzling, oily grilled fish on the iron net.
Huo Yuhao frowned, but before he could speak, someone next to him objected.
"What are you doing!" Wang Dong'er couldn't stand this kind of snatching food from a tiger's mouth.
She had been waiting here for half a day for these two fish, and just when she was about to eat them, a stunt suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Wang Dong'er immediately stepped forward and slapped Xu Sanshi's outstretched hand.
"Those are my fish! Don't you know about first come, first served?!"
Xu Sanshi is a Soul Elder of over level 30, and his Martial Soul is the top-tier defensive Xuanming Turtle, making his physical body extremely powerful.
Although he did not release his Spirit, he sensed an attack and instinctively swung his arm, sending a powerful burst of soul force rebounding back.
Wang Dong'er was only at level twenty-one, and since the attack was hasty, as soon as their palms touched, she felt a huge shock force surging up her arm.
"Ouch!" Wang Dong'er exclaimed in surprise, her body instantly losing its balance and falling backward uncontrollably.
Just when Wang Dong'er thought she was about to fall flat on her face in front of so many people and lose all face.
A strong arm suddenly reached out and firmly embraced her slender waist.
Immediately afterwards, a warm, thick chest pressed against her.
Wang Dong'er smelled a pleasant, refreshing scent. She suddenly looked up and met Dai Huabin's deep blue eyes, which were filled with a smile.
"You idiot, you'd risk your safety for a meager meal?" Dai Huabin's magnetic voice rang out above her head.
Wang Dong'er's face instantly turned red to the roots of her neck, like a ripe red apple.
She was used to being wild and unruly in the dormitory, and had never experienced being held tightly in a boy's arms like this before.
The large hand wrapped around her waist made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Who, who needs your help!"
She tried to argue, but her voice was weak and unconvincing.
Finally, she obediently added in a low voice, "Thank you..."
Dai Huabin released her hand, steadied her, and chuckled as he ruffled her short, light blue hair, teasing her on purpose.
"Don't be so polite with me, we're good friends."
Upon hearing the words "good friend," Wang Dong'er's heart skipped a beat. She turned her head away from him, muttering to herself:
"No one would be friends with a blond-haired idiot like you."
After settling Wang Dong'er in, Dai Huabin turned around, his smile instantly vanishing.
He strode over to the grilled fish stall and casually flicked his finger. The gold soul coin embedded in the wire mesh was pried off by him.
Dai Huabin flicked his finger.
With a sharp "whoosh," the Golden Soul Coin hurtled straight toward Xu Sanshi's face with a powerful whooshing sound.
Xu Sanshi dodged to the side, and the gold soul coin flew past his ear, hitting the brick wall behind him and scattering sparks.
"Kid, are you looking for trouble?"
Xu Sanshi's face darkened as he glared at Dai Huabin.
"Shouldn't I be the one asking you that?"
Dai Huabin flexed his wrist, and his knuckles made a crisp cracking sound.
"They forced me to buy my friend's things and even pushed her. What, do you own Shrek City?"
Xu Sanshi was amused.
He hadn't seen many freshmen from the Foreign Languages Department dare to speak to him like that.
"New here, huh? Quite arrogant." Xu Sanshi pointed to the grilled fish on the wire mesh.
"It's only right that I spend money to buy things today. Nan Nan wants grilled fish, so I have to buy it for her. What, you want to practice your skills?"
Seeing this, Jiang Nannan quickly stopped and angrily said:
"Xu Sanshi, stop making trouble. If someone doesn't want to sell, don't force them. Besides, I've told you many times, don't bother me!"
"That won't do!" Xu Sanshi became even more enthusiastic upon hearing Jiang Nannan's words.
"Nannan, don't worry about it, I have to give you this grilled fish today."
[end of the chapter ]