Chapter 446: Chapter 443: I Don’t Want to Waste Time

Hearing this, Yao Girl played along and snuggled into Feng Hao’s arms, her eyes filled with sweetness and smug satisfaction. "Breaking up the second you leave the academy? That’s obviously not true love. Hmph!"

"Yaoyao is right." Feng Hao nodded in deep agreement, then shook his head and sighed. "You all are just too young. You don’t understand what love is."

The two of them were in perfect harmony, their words so convincing they attracted quite a crowd.

But to Zhou Chen and Beixing Ran, it was nothing but blatant mockery and sarcasm.

Zhou Chen was red in the face with anger, but he was too intimidated by Feng Hao’s strength to make a move. Beixing Ran, however, couldn’t care less.

"AHHH—I’m going to kill you both!"

She let out a strange cry and charged at them like a madwoman, a raging fire dancing in her eyes.

Feng Hao was completely unfazed. He casually stuffed Xiaohai into Xi Yueyao’s arms, smoothly pulled her behind him, and thrust a palm forward to meet the attack.

The next moment, a dark golden power surged forth. A dragon’s cry echoed through the heavens as its roaring, coiling silhouette shot toward Beixing Ran with unstoppable momentum.

BOOM!

The hurricane surrounding Beixing Ran was instantly torn to shreds. In her panic, she was sent flying by the dragon’s silhouette, a lingering dark energy rampaging through her body.

Even so, the dark golden dragon silhouette from the palm strike did not fade. It pursued her relentlessly, like a dragon toying with a pearl, vowing to smash Beixing Ran to pieces.

Gasps rose from the crowd, all of them stunned by the sheer power of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.

Just as the dragon silhouette was about to tear Beixing Ran to shreds, a figure shot out from the War and Magic Alliance’s ranks at the critical moment. It was the blond young man, Cruise. He flew down and, with a soft shout, summoned an earthen-yellow Gang Qi shield, blocking the dragon silhouette’s continued pursuit.

"Don’t you think you went a little too far?" Cruise asked, staring coldly.

"Tch. Am I the kind of guy who doesn’t know when to hold back?" Feng Hao was annoyed. ’Are you kidding me? My Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms is a Secret Technique fused with a Dragon Soul. My control over it is perfect.’

’I was just trying to teach Beixing Ran a lesson and scare her a little. After all, we’re from the same world. Besides, the girl is from the Beixing Clan. She might be a bit of an idiot, but her bloodline is still useful.’

Cruise let out a cold snort and turned to the disheveled Beixing Ran. "Junior Sister, are you alright?"

"I’m fine." Beixing Ran got up resentfully, her eyes filled with venom. "Senior Brother, these two bastards keep bullying me! Help me beat them to death!"

Cruise’s brow furrowed as he glanced around. After a moment of thought, he said, "Forget it. This isn’t the right time or place to fight. We’ll have plenty of opportunities later."

"Okay." Beixing Ran pouted and nodded, seeming quite obedient to Cruise.

Cruise turned back, gave Feng Hao a cold look, and said, "We’ll meet again!"

With that, he pulled Beixing Ran back to the War and Magic Alliance group and then led them away.

Feng Hao pursed his lips dismissively. He turned to Yu Xiaoxiao and Dugu Xiao, gave them a nod, then took Yao Girl’s small hand and sauntered off. As for that little moron Zhou Chen, he’d been ignoring him as if he were thin air.

Seeing Feng Hao leave, Dugu Xiao couldn’t help but frown. "Xiao Chen, it’s time to go."

Zhou Chen gritted his teeth and reluctantly returned to his group. Then, on a strange impulse, he walked over to Yu Xiaoxiao. "Senior Sister, it’s not what you think. I have nothing to do with Beixing Ran."

"Does that have anything to do with me?" Yu Xiaoxiao frowned slightly and got into the carriage.

SLAM!

The door slammed shut, cutting off the rest of his words.

* * *

With the five great sects gone, Five States City had returned to its former peace, and the post-disaster reconstruction was entering its final stages.

Meanwhile, preparations for the annual academy tournament began in earnest.

Perhaps reminded by the recent disaster, the people of Five States City had an unprecedented passion for martial prowess. As the city’s highest institution of learning, the Five Provinces Academy’s annual tournament naturally drew a great deal of public attention.

Moreover, the Five Provinces Academy of today was a far cry from what it once was. The fact that the Black Light Sword Saint, Sun Yalong, possessed the Daoist Heaven and Earth was enough to attract widespread attention!

The competition was just around the corner, and registration was open. Students from every department were eagerly preparing, their enthusiasm at an all-time high.

What Feng Hao found strange, however, was that Yao Girl, who was supposed to be a contestant, hadn’t registered. Instead, she spent all day stuck to his side.

"Yao Girl, the competition starts tomorrow. Are you sure you’re not going to participate?" Inside the general store, Feng Hao scrutinized the Xi Yueyao before him.

She bit her lip and said with a look of disinterest, "I’m already invincible. What’s the point of competing?"

"The truth," Feng Hao said, exasperated. He could tell she was lying with a single glance.

"Hmph!" Xi Yueyao let out a soft snort and mumbled with a pout, "You’re leaving in a little over three months. I don’t want to waste any of that time."

Feng Hao’s heart warmed. He couldn’t resist stepping forward to ruffle her hair, chuckling softly. "Alright, then. What’s the plan for these three months?"

"Hmm..." Xi Yueyao pouted thoughtfully. "How about we go catch loaches?"

"Catch loaches?" Feng Hao was dumbfounded. ’I thought this girl would have some earth-shattering, epic plan, but she wants to go catch loaches? Isn’t that a game for little kids?’

’Plus, just a few days ago in the Sixth Secret Realm, I was swarmed by a group of loach-like monsters. I’m still a little creeped out just thinking about it.’

"That’s right, catch loaches!" Xi Yueyao was full of excitement, her eyes shining and a smug look on her face. "Back in the day, I was an expert at catching loaches. Not even Dongfang Qi or Nanyuan Xu were a match for me."

Feng Hao didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "Those two guys, Dongfang Qi and Nanyuan Xu, would actually do something so childish? You’re not talking about when you were still toddlers in split pants, are you?"

Yao Girl’s pretty face flushed red. She pouted huffily and said, "Just tell me if you’re going or not!"

"Alright, alright. What can I do? You’re my Silly Girl, after all." Feng Hao smiled faintly and shook his head, then took her small hand and led her out of the general store.

Seeing Feng Hao agree, Xi Yueyao was instantly satisfied. She let him hold her hand, skipping and hopping joyfully as they walked.

As for Xiaohai, perhaps because it had just been separated from its mother, it wasn’t in a very good mood. It was as listless as a sick kitten and clearly in no state to play with them.

Three-second Fire, on the other hand, was fine, but Feng Hao had no intention of playing with it. The reason was simple: ever since it began "experiencing life," its speech and mannerisms had become so unbearably pretentious that Feng Hao couldn’t stand it.

So, for the past few days, Feng Hao had kept it sealed away in his Sea of Consciousness, not allowing it to come out at will.

The young man and young woman strolled along the bustling streets. He was dashing and charming, she was cute and lovely. They made for a harmonious and heartwarming picture, drawing glances from many passersby.

Along the way, Xi Yueyao had loaded up on all sorts of snacks and was munching on them nonstop.

Feng Hao was speechless. "My dear girl, aren’t we supposed to be catching loaches?"

"Oh, right! I almost forgot!" Xi Yueyao said, blinking as if she’d just had a revelation.

Shaking his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, Feng Hao looked around and asked, "By the way, is there even a place to catch loaches near Five States City?"

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