RNP Page 81
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Chapter 92 Yanzi, Take Me Away
Dugu Yan pulled Ye Lingling in front of Lin Chuan.
"Xiao Chuan, let me introduce you. This is Ye Lingling, my good friend from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
“Lingling, this is Lin Chuan, my… friend.”
He paused slightly, and anyone could hear the unusual tone in his voice.
Ye Lingling felt a rare surge of curiosity, but she didn't say anything.
"Hello, my name is Lin Chuan, nice to meet you."
Lin Chuan greeted her with a smile, but did not extend his hand. After all, it is best to avoid physical contact with the opposite sex before knowing their habits. This way, it will not offend either party, nor will it lead to an awkward situation.
"Ye Lingling".
Ye Lingling nodded slightly, her voice clear and cold, and she looked very indifferent.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a little awkward, Lin Chuan took the initiative to suggest to Dugu Yan, "Yanzi, you and Miss Ye haven't seen each other for so long, why don't you two chat first, and I'll take a walk around the neighborhood by myself."
"Alright then, but don't go too far, Xiaochuan."
Dugu Yan also knew Ye Lingling's personality. She couldn't even get along with the members of the Tiandou team before, let alone a complete stranger.
Lin Chuan smiled and agreed, then jumped onto a tree and sat down against the trunk.
Facing the gentle breeze, looking down, you can clearly see the scenery in the distance.
A rare sense of comfort welled up in my heart.
It's been a long time since I've felt this relaxed. Occasionally, I can loosen my tense mind and body and enjoy life to the fullest.
Picking chrysanthemums by the eastern fence, I leisurely gaze at the Southern Mountains – that's probably what it feels like!
No wonder many people like to live in seclusion in the mountains and fields; the scenery alone is enough to attract people.
Lin Chuan hummed a tune softly and closed his eyes leisurely.
"Never mind him, Lingling. It's been so long, I have so much to tell you. Don't cultivate today, let's have a good chat!"
Since things had come to this point, Ye Lingling naturally wouldn't refuse.
The two girls walked hand in hand to the edge of the pool, found a clean, large rock to sit on, and began to talk softly. However, most of the time, Dugu Yan did the talking, while Ye Lingling listened.
The boy was resting against a tree, while two young girls were chatting.
A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, and the three of them created a beautiful picture.
However, the peaceful and harmonious atmosphere did not last long.
Several auras rapidly approached. Lin Chuan slowly opened his eyes and glanced back at the road he had come from. Several figures appeared in his line of sight one after another.
The young man in the lead looked impatient. As soon as he appeared, he looked around as if searching for something. When he saw Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling sitting by the pool, he was visibly delighted.
"Yanzi!"
In a flash, he appeared in front of Dugu Yan.
"Yu Tianheng, it's you! Long time no see."
Upon seeing who it was, Dugu Yan was slightly surprised, but still greeted them.
However, Yu Tianheng seemed oblivious to Dugu Yan's emotional change, his face still beaming as he cheerfully said, "Long time no see, Yanzi, I...we all miss you very much."
"Yanzi, are you planning to go back to the academy this time?"
After saying this, Yu Tianheng's eyes revealed a hint of eagerness and anticipation.
But Dugu Yan shook her head without hesitation, "No, I just happened to be passing through Tiandou City and missed Lingling, so I came to visit her. I won't stay for more than a few days before leaving."
Upon hearing this, Yu Tianheng's smile instantly froze.
"Yanzi, I've always wanted to ask you, why did you suddenly transfer schools? Wasn't studying at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy good enough?"
The others who came with Yu Tianheng quickly echoed his sentiments.
"Yes, Sister Yan, what's so great about Tianshui Academy? Our academy not only has abundant resources and complete mimicry facilities, but we can also guarantee a spot in the finals of the upcoming Soul Master Competition. Plus, with our captain here, we're sure to win the championship."
"Sister Yan, please come back. You don't know, ever since you left, the captain has been in a daze, unable to eat or drink, and has become very thin."
"We really miss the time we spent with Sister Yan!"
"..."
All the team members started playing the emotional card.
After spending a long time together, they had indeed developed a deep friendship, and Dugu Yan was quite moved, but reason still prevented her from agreeing.
The girl gently shook her head. "I'm sorry, I won't transfer back. Although I was happy to spend time with everyone in class and training, I have other pursuits now."
"Also... I'm sorry, Captain, I know how you feel about me, but I already have someone I like, so please don't waste any more time on me."
Dugu Yan's eyes were filled with apology, but her words were exceptionally sharp.
Everyone was speechless. They watched as Yu Tianheng's face turned deathly pale, and he managed to force a smile.
"Yanzi, you're not kidding, are you?"
"I wouldn't lie to you about something like this. I'm really sorry, I understand your feelings, but I can't accept them. You can't force feelings."
Dugu Yan's words were like a steel knife, piercing Yu Tianheng's heart once again.
A feeling of suffocation welled up inside me.
"Captain, are you alright?"
One of the robust young men looked worried.
Yu Tianheng ignored him and continued to look at Dugu Yan, his voice hoarse, "Can you tell me who he is? Don't misunderstand, I just want to see what kind of person you like, Yanzi."
Before Dugu Yan could respond, Ye Lingling subconsciously glanced in the direction of Lin Chuan.
This subtle movement was instantly noticed by others.
Following the direction of Ye Lingling's gaze, Lin Chuan, who was leaning against a tree trunk, immediately came into view.
"Who is he?"
"If they're not wearing a school uniform, they probably aren't from our college."
"Could it be someone Sister Yan brought? That would mean..."
Everyone instantly realized what was happening.
Yu Tianheng naturally thought of this as well, and his gaze immediately became extremely complicated, the emotions contained in his eyes were quite complex.
Two parts confusion, three parts resentment, three parts dissatisfaction, and two parts jealousy.
Lin Chuan didn't see all that, but his Observation Haki did indeed sense the emotional changes in Yu Tianheng, which were like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing.
"Yanzi, is he the person you're talking about?"
Yu Tianheng pointed at Lin Chuan, wanting to confirm one last time.
This time, Dugu Yan did not deny it, but nodded without hesitation, "That's right, it's him. Now that you've met him, you shouldn't have any other questions, right?"
Before Yu Tianheng could respond, Shi Mo spoke first.
"Sister Yan, what's so good about this kid?"
"Besides being more handsome than the captain, he can't compare in any other way. The captain is a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. How could he be inferior to some pretty boy who just appeared out of nowhere?"
Shi Mo pointed at Lin Chuan, his face full of resentment.
To everyone's surprise, Dugu Yan's face visibly darkened.
"Shut up, Graphite. I'll let it slide this time because we were teammates, but if you dare say something like that again, I'll make you regret it!"
"Sister Yan, you..."
"Alright, bro, that's enough!"
Seeing that Shi Mo was about to say something, his younger brother Shi Mo quickly pulled him back.
After all, based on his understanding of Dugu Yan, this young lady was the type who meant what she said, and if he really angered her, the situation would be quite ugly.
Yu Tianheng didn't ask any further questions. His gaze swept past the crowd and landed firmly on Lin Chuan.
"Hello, my name is Yu Tianheng. Would it be convenient for us to get to know each other?"
“Of course,” Lin Chuan jumped down from the tree, walked up to Yu Tianheng, and looked calmly at the man in front of him. “My name is Lin Chuan, and I am Yanzi’s good friend.”
Neither side was particularly enthusiastic.
Or rather, given the current situation, it's probably impossible to muster any enthusiasm.
"You must also be a Soul Master, right?" Yu Tianheng's voice was deep, but his eyes contained a fighting spirit. "I want to spar with you. I want to see what makes the person Yanzi likes so special."
"Yu Tianheng!"
Dugu Yan frowned immediately, her expression turning unfriendly.
The intense reaction made Yu Tianheng feel even worse.