Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment. Looking at that broad back, a warm current surged in her heart.
"Thank you..."
She whispered softly, then carefully climbed onto his back.
Lin Yuan supported the back of her knees with both hands and stood up easily.
He had to admit, the feel was soft and light, carrying a faint fragrance.
Lin Yuan adjusted the girl on his back and strode out of the cafeteria.
Lying on Lin Yuan's back, Xiao Wu buried her face in the crook of his neck.
Feeling the body heat coming from the youth and that powerful heartbeat, her originally icy hands and feet finally began to warm up.
That feeling of fear from the "Gaze of Death" seemed to have been blocked out by this broad back.
"This pervert, although his tongue is a bit sharp and his heart is a bit wicked."
"But at critical moments, he's actually quite reliable."
A warm current flowed through Xiao Wu's heart.
No words were spoken along the way.
The two of them left the cafeteria under the slightly confused and gossiping gazes of the crowd.
Inside the cafeteria, Tang San frowned as he watched Lin Yuan and Xiao Wu suddenly leave.
Especially since Lin Yuan was carrying Xiao Wu on his back.
However, after finishing his meal, he still had to go to his teacher's office... A moment later.
Yu Xiaogang's office.
"Come, Little San."
Yu Xiaogang took out a greaseproof paper package from a drawer, which contained a slightly shriveled roasted chicken leg.
As if presenting some rare treasure, he handed it to Tang San: "You probably didn't eat your fill just now, this is for you."
"You're at the age where you're growing; you can't fall behind on nutrition."
Tang San looked at the chicken leg, and his eyes instantly lit up.
For someone who grew up drinking thin porridge, this was an unparalleled delicacy!
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Tang San took the chicken leg and, disregarding his image, began to wolf it down.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Eating too quickly, a bone got stuck in his throat. Tang San's face instantly turned red, and his eyes nearly popped out.
"Slow down, slow down!"
Yu Xiaogang was startled and quickly handed over a cup of water.
Tang San took a huge gulp of water and finally managed to swallow the bone, nearly dying on the spot.
After Tang San finished eating, Yu Xiaogang put on a serious expression and asked, "Little San, do you know much about those two classmates of yours?"
"That Lin Yuan, and that Xiao Wu."
"They are both Innate Full Spirit Power just like you, which is a rarity even on the continent."
"Perhaps you can become friends; it would also be beneficial for your future development."
Of course, what Yu Xiaogang was thinking was: It would be even better if you could trick them into taking me as their master.
Tang San wiped the grease from his mouth and shook his head:
"Teacher, we only met for the first time today."
"Aside from knowing their names and Spirits, I don't know anything else."
"Furthermore..."
Tang San paused, a hint of gloom flashing in his eyes: "That Lin Yuan's personality is too arrogant, and he doesn't seem to respect you very much. I don't think such a person is worth befriending."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang nodded in deep agreement.
Yu Xiaogang sighed and brought the topic back on track:
"Well then, let's not talk about that for now."
"First, release your Second Spirit and let me take a look."
...Meanwhile, on the way back to the Seventh Dormitory while carrying Xiao Wu, Lin Yuan was bored.
He asked the System.
"System, will those who possess my diary instances also receive rewards?"
[Ding! Answering the host.]
[diary instance holders can indeed obtain System rewards.]
[The mechanisms are as follows:]
[1. Guaranteed Rewards: A fixed reward will be given every seven days, one month, six months, and one year. The longer the host writes in the diary, the richer the rewards.]
[2. Lucky Koi: The System will randomly select one lucky winner every day. The more times a character is mentioned in that day's diary content and the higher the relevance, the greater the chance of winning.]
[3. Trust Feedback: Every time a holder's trust level in the host's diary content reaches the milestones of 60%, 90%, and 100%, they will receive an additional Gift Pack.]
[4. Defying Fate: If the diary content successfully changes a character's original tragic fate milestone, rewards can also be obtained.]
[Note: Rewards for the host and instance holders are distributed uniformly at midnight every day.]
After hearing the System's explanation, Lin Yuan was amused.
This System really has something going for it!
After returning to the Seventh Dormitory.
Lin Yuan walked to Xiao Wu's bed and was just about to put her down.
But Xiao Wu suddenly grabbed his clothes tightly, refusing to let go no matter what.
"Um..."
Xiao Wu buried her head low, her voice as small as a mosquito's buzz:
"Lin Yuan..."
"What's wrong? Do you want me to carry you all the way onto the bed?" Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow.
"No," Xiao Wu took a deep breath. She looked up, her face red, and pointed to the empty bed next to Lin Yuan's.
In a tone that was shy but exceptionally firm, she said: "Tonight... tonight I want to move my bed next to yours!"
Lin Yuan: "..."
This happiness came so suddenly that even he didn't quite react in time.
Lin Yuan blinked and deliberately teased her: "It's possible."
"However, I expect I'll be moving out in a few days."
"As you can see, the environment in the Seventh Dormitory is too poor. It's mixed-gender, and the smell of stinky feet is too strong; it affects my cultivation."
"Once I go to the Spirit Hall to collect my gold coin subsidy, I plan to spend money to apply for a private room or rent a place outside."
Hearing this, Xiao Wu instantly became anxious.
If Lin Yuan moved away, leaving her alone here to face that terrifying Titled Douluo, Tang Hao?
She'd rather be killed!
"Ah?"
Xiao Wu was stunned, then immediately said: "Then, wherever you go, I'll go!"
"I'll move with you!"
"Anyway... anyway, I can also collect a subsidy! I have money!"
Seeing her "sticking to him" look, the corner of Lin Yuan's mouth curled into a playful arc.
He turned around, crossed his arms, and looked down at Xiao Wu sitting on the edge of the bed: "I say, classmate Xiao Wu, we only met today, right?"
"Why does it feel like you've latched onto me?"
"Could it be because I'm too handsome that you fell in love at first sight?"
"I still remember you calling me a lecher and a pervert today."
Having her thoughts exposed, Xiao Wu's face instantly turned as red as a large tomato.
She lowered her head, twisting her fingers together, her voice as low as a mosquito: "But... but you are a pervert."
"There's no one in the dormitory now, don't tell me you didn't do it on purpose!"
Lin Yuan chuckled and shrugged, looking righteous: "Who told you your Soft Technique was no good?"
"I was giving you a heads-up so you'd know how sinister society can be."
At this point, Lin Yuan suddenly changed his tone, sounding somewhat earnest: "Xiao Wu, it's not that I'm picking on you."
"Your Soft Technique has good close-quarters power, but its drawbacks are too great."
"Think about it, you're a girl."
"In the future, if you have a boyfriend or a husband."
"And then your significant other sees you in a fight with someone else, with your legs wrapped around another man's neck and your whole body hanging off him—do you think any normal man could stand that?"
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