On the plaza, Lu Jun's re smile was enough to instill fear in n.
Zu Jiming couldn't understand why, after just a few days, Lu Jun's oppressive aura had grown even stronger. It felt as if he was facing an ancestor, and under the weight of that psychological shadow, he couldn't muster even a single thought of resistance.
What he didn't realize was that Lu Jun's tal Elent had fused with the Qin Imperial Family's Dragon-Patterned Nether Iron. His Black-Gold Dragon-Patterned Sword had faintly condensed the essence of Tai'e, radiating an indescribable presence. In that sense, calling the Zu Family his half-ancestor wasn't entirely wrong.
While the ten students were still sizing each other up, Professor Yuan erged from the teaching building, accompanied by Gao Sheng, a middle-aged fisherman.
He swept his gaze across the group and asked directly, "Have you all ntally prepared yourselves? The next three months will be a survival training in the wild. Your mission is to protect the White River Dolphins while recording various data. Life and death will be left to fate!"
Mu Tingying and the others halted their conversations and nodded solemnly.
"Then follow ." Professor Yuan explained, "The White River Dolphins are being kept in the artificial lake of Pearl Academy. A small stream there connects to a tributary of the Huangpu River. You will follow the waterway all the way to the Yangtze River, with your final destination being Jinling."
Hearing this, Lu Jun felt the weight of responsibility settle upon him. This journey was far more challenging than the trial in Jinlin City's Dongting Lake next year. That was why a high-level practical instructor was necessary to lead them.
Just as he was about to head toward the sealed artificial lake at Pearl Academy's main campus, his spiritual senses suddenly tingled. He turned toward the nearby grove and was taken aback.
Under the shade of the trees, a young woman in a white dress stood gracefully, her hands clasped at her waist. She gazed at him with a gentle smile, occasionally tucking a strand of ink-black hair behind her ear with her fair, slender fingers. The inadvertent gesture carried an enchanting charm that could srize anyone.
Ding Yumian had arrived before the exchange team's departure, seemingly waiting for quite so ti just to bid him farewell.
Seeing this, Lu Jun's heart ward, filled with the joy of being favored.
However, just as he was about to step forward to greet her and say a proper goodbye, he caught sight of sothing in the distance. His body stiffened, and his expression froze.
At the end of the campus road, a graceful figure was approaching—it was none other than his sister, Lu i. Her mature, alluring features and tall figure were accentuated by her single ponytail. She had also co to see him off.
"i... What are you doing here?"
Lu Jun let out an awkward laugh and quickly stepped away from the main group to greet her. He didn't dare glance at Ding Yumian, who was standing by the roadside, hidden in the shade. His heart twisted in turmoil, and his breath hitched.
At first, he had been quite composed, viewing Ding Yumian simply as a highly talented individual worth befriending. But as they spent more ti together and their thoughts frequently intertwined, a different kind of emotion began to surface.
He had intended to take things one step at a ti, yet sohow, both won had shown up at the sa place and ti, with an unspoken understanding to bid him farewell together. This instantly pushed him into an incredibly awkward situation.
How did it co to this? Clearly, Ding Yumian's visit was a joyful event. So was his sister's presence. Two happy things overlapping should have felt like a dream co true—so why did it turn into a battlefield instead?
"What do you an?" Lu i's lips curled into a slight smile as she reached out to affectionately pat his head. Then, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, she took his hand and held it firmly. "Why wouldn't I co see you? You're going away for three months. That's never happened before."
Feeling the soft, delicate warmth of her hand, Lu Jun froze for a mont. It was true—before he turned nineteen, they had never been apart for more than a day. But ever since starting university, they had spent increasing amounts of ti away from each other.
Today, Lu i seed different, exuding an unfamiliar yet intoxicating allure. This was the first ti she had ever taken the initiative to hold his hand. The smooth, delicate sensation of her touch stirred emotions he couldn't quite put into words.
Lu i's cheeks tinged with a faint blush. She herself didn't fully understand why she had acted so impulsively. Perhaps there was a mix of reluctance and unwillingness to let go. After all, once Lu Jun completed university, he would eventually set out on his own path.
She gently reminded him of various things—most of them trivial—but she enjoyed the process.
Hearing her speak, Lu Jun snapped out of his daze. That was when he suddenly rembered—Ding Yumian was still there! Everything he was doing with his sister was being watched by her, clear as day!
Sure enough, a soft, amused voice rang in his mind, startling him so much that he shuddered.
It was Ding Yumian speaking to him through Psychic Voice, her tone playful and teasing: "Lu Jun, is this the 'sister' you were talking about~?"
Lu Jun didn't even dare breathe too loudly. He was certain that this wasn't the composed and serene primary soul of Ding Yumian. This was the other one—the one that controlled her Fire Elent.
And he was right.
Ding Yumian, dressed in her white gown, had originally planned to say her farewells and quietly leave. But then, she saw that sa stunning woman who had picked Lu Jun up in a Jeep, wearing black stockings and exuding an imposing, mature aura.
Now, that very woman was holding Lu Jun's hand and whispering intimately with him.
She suddenly recalled the subtle hostility she had sensed from Lu i back in the beast-fighting arena six months ago. And now, she understood everything.
Ding Yumian had intended to slip away unnoticed, but her Vengeful Soul persona refused to let this go and forcefully seized control of her body.
At first, she had been inclined to resist, but then she found herself thinking—why not let it play out? Maybe so things needed to change.
Thus, she didn't stop her Vengeful Soul.
Near the grove, Ding Yumian's aura shifted. She beca more flamboyant, her deanor fiery and bold. With a sultry smile on her red lips, she murmured to herself, "Life OL—I'll handle this stage for you. Just don't bla later."
Her serene primary soul remained silent.
anwhile, Lu i frowned slightly, noticing Lu Jun's odd reaction. She asked, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing." Lu Jun's heart was practically in his throat, but he tightened his grip on her soft hand and said, "i, you're so good to . I really like that."
Lu i's cheeks flushed a deeper red. She shot him a glare and scolded, "You and your sweet talk."
But she didn't notice that Lu Jun was multitasking, simultaneously responding to Ding Yumian via Psychic Voice.
"You..."
He hesitated, unsure of what to say, and fell into silence.
"Lu Jun, say sothing." The Vengeful Soul Ding Yumian teased. "If you don't speak, I'll co over there."
Hearing that, he panicked. He absolutely couldn't let her co closer—but he couldn't bring himself to tell her to leave either. Finally, he sighed in resignation and said, "Fine, co over. Thanks for coming to see off."
While maintaining his outward composure with Lu i, he was also dealing with Ding Yumian internally—there was an almost illicit thrill to it.
Ding Yumian chuckled lightly and strode confidently out of the grove, approaching them head-on.
Lu Jun sucked in a sharp breath, breaking out in cold sweat. He had only been joking—now he was dood.
It didn't take long for Lu i to notice her. A strikingly beautiful young woman, with an air of elegance that made her stand out in any crowd.
Recognizing her, Lu i recalled the rumors and their past encounter at the beast-fighting arena. She greeted Ding Yumian with a polite nod, but then turned to Lu Jun with a knowing, amused look.
A mont later, Lu i suddenly withdrew her hands—and then, in a flash, she pinched his waist.
Lu Jun gasped in pain just as Ding Yumian arrived, a smirk playing on her lips.
Lu i turned on her heel and waved dismissively. "Go on, then. Don't worry, I'll take good care of your little girlfriend. She's just a freshman, after all. It's not like I'd bully a poor first-year girl. The one who deserves to suffer is you!"
She huffed and added sourly, "If it weren't for your training, I'd have taught you a lesson already. Focus on your trials for now. When you co back... Hmph!"
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