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The wind whistled past Li Xiaonan's ears, a wicked smile lingering at the corners of his mouth. His destination was clear—Outer Academy.
The Ice Maiden suddenly stepped in front of Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan frowned slightly. "Good dogs don't block the way. What do you want?"
The Ice Maiden was taken aback, her wide sleeves hiding her red lips. Her eyes brimmed with infinite tenderness, but unfortunately, Li Xiaonan paid no attention. He snorted coldly, "Spit it out quickly, or get lost!"
She couldn't help but frown. "Could you slow down a bit? Ling Xingyao and Xian'er can’t keep up..."
"Hmph! If they can't keep up, then they shouldn't follow. I never asked you to tag along." With that, he attempted to slip past her, only to be blocked again by the Ice Maiden.
"Little brother, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" The Ice Maiden felt as if Li Xiaonan had suddenly transformed into a different person. She reached out to touch his forehead, but he recoiled in disdain.
Li Xiaonan clicked his tongue. "Don't call me that so affectionately; we have nothing to do with each other. You should look in the mirror; you're already an old vegetable and still dare to call me little brother. I’d feel embarrassed calling you grandma..." With that, he ignored the Ice Maiden and continued flying toward Outer Academy.
The Ice Maiden seemed to lose her soul for a moment, thinking: How could this be? He actually said that to me!
She couldn't help but touch her delicate face. Am I really getting old? Why does it hurt so much inside? No, I absolutely cannot let his words bring me down; I haven't achieved what I want yet! She clenched her fist secretly, her gentle face twisting into a fierce expression.
Ling Xingyao and Yuan Xian'er finally caught up.
Ling Xingyao panted heavily. "What happened to big brother? Why is he running so fast? Ice Sister, where is he?" He was friendly with everyone.
The Ice Maiden shook her head. "Let's catch up; you two follow me." She summoned the Destined Artifact, Ice Soul Pearl, and with a gentle flick, a blue Light Barrier descended, enveloping the three of them.
In the sky, it seemed like another shooting star had appeared as the three of them trailed behind Li Xiaonan like a string of candied hawthorns.
Li Xiaonan furrowed his brows and glanced back, muttering to himself, "Trouble, all thanks to you!"
At this moment, Li Xiaonan was no longer the same person; he had transformed from a soul fragmented and a mind lost into a fool. The reason for his current normal behavior stemmed from having mistakenly taken the Open Spirit Pill, painstakingly refined by Mei Qingdan. As the pill dissolved, his spiritual intelligence awakened.
The foolish child who once smiled absentmindedly had finally matched this adult body, becoming a scheming young man of wealth and charm.
Li Xiaonan clenched his fist and looked at his right hand with a smile, saying, "Just sleep well! I'll take care of your women for you!"
Suddenly, the Yuan Ying in his Dantian opened its eyes wide, a fierce light flashing within. This was the first time Li Xiaonan felt the urge to kill; all guilt about seizing another's body could go to hell! Well... fine, Li Xiaonan retracted that thought; the fool's mother was also his mother.
Yuan Ying stood on the Lotus Seat, projecting a thought to the Spirit Platform above, "If you dare touch my women, I will self-destruct right now. We can die together!"
A thunderous laughter echoed from within his body. "Hahaha! You're awake? Did you sleep well? I have no interest in them; don't worry, I'll drive them all away one by one. You seem to be enjoying my body quite a bit! But in the end, this body is still mine; you can't take it from me. Oh, by the way, I should thank you; that pig-headed Li Rongluo is dead because of you. Also, thank you for awakening my spiritual intelligence. It turns out this world is so beautiful! Hahahaha!"
Bastard! Do you really think I can't take it from you? Just wait; I will make you cry for mercy.
Yuan Ying plopped down on the Lotus Seat, fingers interlocked with his middle finger pressed against his temple as he slowly closed his eyes. His youthful face bore an expression of seriousness never seen before.
Li Xiaonan continuously bombarded the Spirit Platform with his consciousness. The backlash made him dizzy, but he knew he could not give up; he had to reclaim his body! He was prepared to die if necessary; if he couldn't take it back, he would self-destruct—he wouldn't let anyone around him get hurt.
After flying for seven days straight, the four of them arrived above Xiao Hai City. Li Xiaonan pondered briefly and decided to visit Xiao Hai City first before returning to the Outer Academy.
The Ice Maiden sighed in relief; their continuous journey had drained two-thirds of her Celestial Energy. She increasingly realized that Li Xiaonan was extraordinary. She had followed him closely but noticed he hadn't consumed any pills along the way. Her inner thoughts wondered: Could his True Essence Power be even stronger than mine?
The Ice Maiden and her companions followed Li Xiaonan into a Luminous Sphere. Ling Xingyao exhaled and squinted with a smile, saying, "Phew... Xian'er, it seems like your brother is buying things for you."
Yuan Xian'er blushed as she looked at Li Xiaonan inside the shop; he was carefully selecting women's clothing and accessories.
The three at the entrance were already exhausted and sat on the steps waiting for Li Xiaonan. After about half an hour, he emerged from the store with a smile on his face and walked past them as if Yuan Xian'er were just a stranger.
Yuan Xian'er paused, glancing at the boots on her feet and then at Li Xiaonan's bare feet clad only in socks. She stood up and followed him.
The Ice Maiden also followed closely behind. Ling Xingyao, momentarily stunned, sighed and joined them as well.
Li Xiaonan entered Fuxian Pavilion and went upstairs to find a window seat. He ordered a pot of tea along with a variety of snacks.
The waiter frowned slightly, looking at Li Xiaonan's appearance. He certainly didn't look like a wealthy person; had he ever seen a rich man without shoes? Nevertheless, adhering to the excellent service standards of Fuxian Pavilion, the waiter quickly brought everything Li Xiaonan had requested, filling the table with an array of Spiritual Fruits and pastries.
Li Xiaonan smiled as he picked up a Spiritual Fruit and took a bite, laughing, "So this is what eating feels like!" With that, he finished the entire plate of Spiritual Fruits in one go.
Yuan Xian'er and the others walked up to the second floor and spotted Li Xiaonan at a nearby table. Ling Xingyao reacted the quickest, striding directly to Li Xiaonan's side. "Wow! So much food!" Ignoring Li Xiaonan's displeased expression, he grabbed a piece of pastry and stuffed it into his mouth.
The pastries at Fuxian Pavilion were made from carefully selected high-quality Spiritual Fruits, with just a small piece costing several Low-Grade Spirit Stones.
Li Xiaonan took a sip of tea and smiled at Ling Xingyao. "Have a seat and eat more."
"Mm-hmm!" Ling Xingyao nodded enthusiastically, his mouth full of pastries.
Yuan Xian'er exchanged glances with the Ice Maiden before taking their seats as well.
Li Xiaonan pulled out the Carefree Fan, flicking his wrist to gently fan himself before closing it and pointing at the table. "One piece of pastry costs three Low-Grade Spirit Stones."
"Pfft!" Ling Xingyao spat out his food in surprise. Li Xiaonan quickly shielded himself with the fan and grinned mischievously. "Forget it; you all look so pitiful—hardly better than beggars. Consider this my charity to you. However..."
Li Xiaonan's expression changed abruptly; his mood shifted faster than flipping a page in a book. He coldly said, "Don't follow me anymore!"
With a snort, he ignored everyone else and walked straight out of Fuxian Pavilion.
Yuan Xian'er and the Ice Maiden also intended to leave but were stopped by the waiter. "Excuse me, that will be twenty High-Quality Spirit Stones in total. Thank you for your patronage!" The waiter said with a smile while extending a hand.
"What! So expensive! Brother! Brother! You haven't paid yet!" Twenty pieces of High-Quality Spirit Stones were enough to buy a low-grade spiritual weapon. Ling Xingyao chased after Li Xiaonan out of Fuxian Pavilion, but there was no trace of him. He stomped his foot in frustration and turned back to the second floor.
The Ice Maiden and Yuan Xian'er were calmly sitting by the window, enjoying pastries. Ling Xingyao exclaimed, "You still have the time to eat! Brother is missing!"
The Ice Maiden glanced at him gently, causing Ling Xingyao to pause for a moment before slowly sitting down.
Yuan Xian'er said, "Sister Ice Maiden has already settled the bill. You should eat more; we can look for Xiao Nan after we finish." With that, she popped another piece of pastry into her mouth.
Silence filled the table, and Ling Xingyao suddenly felt that all the food had lost its flavor. A sense of oppression spread through the air. He shook his head—should he eat or not? Of course, he would eat! He grabbed a Spiritual Fruit and joined in on the feast.
As night fell, Yuan Xian'er and her companions decided to split up into three groups to search for Li Xiaonan.
Yuan Xian'er gazed at the Luminous Sphere floating in the sky, shimmering with enchanting light. She squinted her eyes as the halo layered upon itself, softly blending with the starry sky. A smile crept onto her lips as she turned toward a small alley at the end of the street.
She looked up at the sign of Courtyard Moon Pavilion and stepped into the small courtyard. Inside the woven fence was a secluded paradise, with paths made of small bricks lined by lush bamboo that rustled in the night breeze.
An old man lounging on a chair in the courtyard noticed Yuan Xian'er entering and quickly greeted her with a smile.
"Are you here for a stay, young lady? We still have a room available."
Yuan Xian'er nodded and followed the innkeeper upstairs. The wooden stairs creaked underfoot, mirroring her current state of mind—nervous and anxious.
This was a bamboo house. Yuan Xian'er touched the walls made of bamboo and listened carefully for sounds from next door, but it was silent.
As night deepened, she quietly climbed into the adjacent room and could vaguely see someone lying on the bed by moonlight.
Yuan Xian'er bit her lip; she had sprinkled tracking powder on Li Xiaonan earlier that day, so as soon as she left Fuxian Pavilion, she knew he had come here.
Holding her breath, she tiptoed closer to Li Xiaonan's bed. He lay facing inward. She bit her lip again and inexplicably climbed onto Li Xiaonan's bed...
The room suddenly brightened, and Yuan Xian'er looked at Li Xiaonan in shock.
Li Xiaonan had woken up the moment Yuan Xian'er entered; to be precise, he hadn't slept at all. With a flick of his fingers, the red candles in the room were all lit. He grabbed Yuan Xian'er's wrist and sneered, "You little thief, sneaking onto my bed in the middle of the night—what are you trying to steal this time?"
Yuan Xian'er blushed. "I..."
"I see, you want to steal my heart, right? Tsk tsk... I remember you saying you wanted to marry a rich man. Conveniently, I have a bit of money, so you've set your sights on me?"
Yuan Xian'er frowned, feeling a pang in her heart. Inner Thoughts: So this is how he sees me?
"How despicable! How could I mistake you for someone else? You and her are nothing alike. She would never act so clingy and desperate. Listen carefully, I am not! Interested! In! You!"
Each word struck heavily against Yuan Xian'er's heart.
Holding back tears that threatened to spill from her eyes, she looked at Li Xiaonan resolutely and declared, "Who I, Yuan Xian'er, choose to follow is my decision! You won't drive me away with these humiliating words; I won't give you the satisfaction!"
Li Xiaonan released her wrist but then slapped her across the face, coldly uttering, "Wretched girl!" Immediately afterward, his expression changed as he tightly embraced Yuan Xian'er, murmuring, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."
Yuan Xian'er rested her head on his shoulder, her tears soaking his clothes.
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