Ning Rongrong picked a small bedroom and officially settled in.
The next morning, no one bothered going to the cafeteria.
After all, Lin Xian's card space was full of food—anything he took out casually tasted far better than the cafeteria's plain steamed buns.
While taking out breakfast, Lin Xian finally remembered the two white cards he had obtained yesterday.
He had almost forgotten to open them.
—
First card:
Hidden Weapon: Silent Sleeve Dart Blueprint (Enhanced Version)
Effect: Increased power, better concealment, and an upgraded anti-tamper self-destruct mechanism.
Not bad.
He hadn't expected the system to replicate even Tang Sect hidden weapons—and an upgraded version at that.
That opened up quite a few possibilities.
He wondered what Xiao Wu would think if she saw this improved version…
—
Second card:
Stamina Jelly Beans ×1000
Effect: Quickly restores stamina for a Spirit Grandmaster. Less effective at higher levels.
The reward from Oscar wasn't particularly impressive.
But it was practical.
They were about to travel, so having portable recovery food wasn't a bad thing.
And with that quantity—even as snacks, it would last a long time.
—
After breakfast, everyone gathered at the playground.
When Lin Xian and the others arrived, Zhao Wuji was already there.
The moment they saw him—
They nearly burst out laughing.
There were several bruises on his face that hadn't faded yet, especially the black eye on his left side.
It was… hard to ignore.
Tang San also arrived and glanced at him.
"Teacher Zhao, what happened to you?"
Zhao Wuji's face stiffened slightly.
(It was your father…)
Of course, he only dared to think that.
"Don't worry about it. Just a fall."
He crossed his arms and leaned against a tree, trying to look composed.
—
Soon, everyone gathered.
"Since we're all here, let's move out. Mubai, lead the way!"
The group of eight set off.
Dai Mubai and Tang San led from the front.
Ning Rongrong and Oscar stayed in the middle.
Xiao Wu and Ma Hongjun covered the flanks.
Zhu Zhuqing and Lin Xian took the rear.
—
Dai Mubai had his own small calculation.
He deliberately placed Ning Rongrong closer to Oscar—
While leaving the rear, the most dangerous position, to Lin Xian and Zhu Zhuqing.
—
There were no carriages.
The moment they left the academy, everyone began running.
As the journey continued, even Dai Mubai and Tang San began to feel their stamina draining.
Ning Rongrong, in particular, struggled to keep up.
—
Oscar had been secretly watching her.
Now—
his moment had come.
"I have a big sausage!"
"Rongrong, tired? Want one? It restores stamina—you'll be surprised!"
He looked extremely pleased with himself.
Ning Rongrong glanced at him—and immediately felt disgusted.
"Keep it. I wouldn't eat it even if I died."
Oscar's smile froze.
—
"Everyone, come get sausages for stamina recovery!"
He summoned several at once despite the strain.
Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Ma Hongjun took them without hesitation.
After eating, their energy visibly recovered.
—
Oscar turned toward Lin Xian.
"Want one? I made enough!"
Lin Xian shook his head.
"We're fine. Not that tired. You guys eat."
Oscar didn't mind.
It was a 500-kilometer journey.
Sooner or later, they'd come asking him.
Thinking of that, he grinned again.
—
Tang San took another sausage and approached Xiao Wu.
"Xiao Wu, you should eat one too."
"No need."
"I'm doing this for your own good."
"I said no!"
She stepped back, clearly repulsed.
It wasn't clear whether she was disgusted by Tang San, the sausage—or both.
Tang San could only give up.
At worst, he'd just help her with his Blue Silver Grass.
—
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong slowed down and moved beside Lin Xian.
"Do you have a solution?"
"Of course."
"I knew it. What is it?"
"Simple. I'll carry you."
Her face instantly turned red.
If she lay on his back, then his hands…
Stop.
Don't think about it.
Dangerous territory.
"What? Still unwilling? Did you consider whether I'm willing?"
"Huh?"
"You're my little maid. Why would I carry you?"
"Then what do you want me to do?"
Lin Xian glanced at her.
"Give me a kiss."
—
Ning Rongrong froze.
He was really taking advantage of her openly?!
If she refused… would she have to eat that sausage instead?
Her mind spun—
Then—
Lin Xian chuckled.
"Relax. I'm joking."
"I've got stamina jelly beans. Just eat one."
He extended his hand.
A colorful jelly bean appeared in his palm.
It looked… surprisingly appetizing.
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