Versatile Mage: I Awakened Nine Stars

Chapter 394 Jealousy
The Atlantic Ocean is a clear, deep blue, reflecting the white clouds on a clear day.

The breathtaking scenery where the water and sky meet made everyone who had just disembarked from the plane lose themselves in the beauty.

The group tacitly avoided mentioning the National Games and headed straight for the beach as soon as they left the airport.

It wasn't until the sun had completely sunk into the sea that everyone "remembered" that Feng Li had been waiting for them in Tinoa for a long time.

Tinoaia is hailed as the most beautiful and mysterious city in Portugal.

This city, located on the Atlantic coast, truly lives up to its name.

This place is a gathering place for ocean hunters from all over the world who dream of getting rich.

A seaside lounge teeming with beautiful women has sprung up, along with a bustling and lively gambling arena.

The city's cultural character is formed by an endless stream of extravagance and a decadent lifestyle.

Along the way, the playful Jiang Shaoxu was itching to go out. If Xu Shen hadn't been holding her back, she probably would have plunged into a bar and never left.

Following the navigation to his destination, Xu Shen knocked on the hotel room door and was greeted by a well-proportioned and handsome young man.

He greeted her awkwardly yet politely: "Great Demon... Xu Shen, hello there."

"Dongfang Lie?"

Xu Shen raised an eyebrow and said, "It really is you. Welcome to the Shenzhou Academy team."

As he spoke, he extended his hand.

Dongfang Lie grasped it somewhat awkwardly.

A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

The Great Demon King's reputation was so deeply ingrained that even though he had been out of school for more than half a year, the more he disappeared from the public eye, the more legendary his past deeds became.

"Relax, I don't eat people."

Xu Shen patted him on the shoulder, smiled, and walked into the room to introduce him to the Nationalist team members who followed him in.

When it was Mo Fan's turn last, he put his hands in his pockets and put on a smug look, saying, "Oh, Lie'er has made something of himself, he can even compete in the National Tournament now."

Dongfang Lie opened his mouth, his stiff face managing to force a friendly smile.

Having witnessed the prowess of national teams from around the world, he increasingly realized how immature and narrow-minded he had been in the past.

Consequently, he developed a greater respect for Mo Fan, whom he had previously looked down upon, a respect that even he himself was unwilling to admit.

"Yes...I'm sorry."

Dongfang Lie spoke with great difficulty, expressing his past apologies.

Mo Fan was slightly taken aback.

The boy's sincere demeanor made his emotions incoherent.

"Never mind, never mind, we're all classmates."

Mo Fan waved his hand, completely letting go of the petty squabbles that weren't really that big of a conflict in the past.

Looking back, he didn't really suffer any loss.

On the contrary, Dongfang Lie, every time he jumps out loudly, always ends up lying back down like a clown.

Thinking about it this way, Mo Fan felt a little embarrassed.

"Where is Instructor Feng Li?"

Xu Shen saw that Dongfang Lie was the only one in the room and asked a question out of curiosity.

Dongfang Lie said, "He left me here and left. I heard that something big happened in the country these past two days, and many super-level mages who were abroad have returned home."

"It's good that he's gone. His sullen face was bad for my mood," Jiang Shaoxu said with a grin, revealing two tiger teeth. "A new member has joined, let's find a bar to celebrate?"

No one objected to Jiang Fox's suggestion, and Xu Shen didn't want to spoil the fun. He laughed and said, "A bar it is. Everyone have a good time. All expenses tonight will be on me, Mr. Xu."

Dongfang Lie quickly said, "No, I'm new here, I should be the one to treat you."

Mo Fan said disdainfully, "You only have a few coins, and you're trying to compete with capitalists to pay the bill? Are you brain-dead?"

Dongfang Lie's face darkened.

I thought I was quite good at maintaining my composure, but this guy's teasing almost broke my defenses again.

He felt a certain empathy for his past self. The dim bar lights mingled with the alluring scent of perfume and alcohol.

Men and women twisted their bodies to the deafening DJ music.

Zhao Manyan and Guan Yu were like fish in water, rushing into the dance floor and disappearing from sight.

Mo Fan wanted to follow, but Mu Nujiao kept a close eye on him.

Xu Shen was in a similar situation, huddled with Tingting in a corner booth, waiting for Jiang Shaoxu to bring over some strange drinks and mix them for them.

I don't know what kind of weird quirk this guy has, but he likes to go to bars all over the place, just to make some weird cocktails. As a result, when he goes to a bar, everyone keeps their distance from him.

Nan Jue, in particular, who had been drugged and filmed by her in the past, stayed far away and whispered with Zhao Mingyue in another corner.

As for the others, they didn't hold back for long before slipping onto the dance floor one by one.

Everyone was playing around and being affectionate.

Suddenly, a tall, muscular figure blocked Xu Shen's view of the hazy neon lights.

The blond man stared intently at Bai Tingting, his emerald eyes gleaming with a predatory light.

How could the pure and innocent Bai Tingting appear in such a decadent and depraved place!
"A... Allen."

Bai Tingting's voice was timid, and she subconsciously shrank into Xu Shen's arms.

This scene pierced the blond man's heart even more: "Tingting, is this your boyfriend?"

He pointed at Xu Shen, his condescending attitude making people uncomfortable.

Tingting said softly, "Yes, his name is Xu Shen."

He is not good enough for you.

Allen's eyes were filled with sorrow, as if he were looking at a pure and flawless jewel being held in the hands of a lowly and filthy beggar.

Bai Tingting's face darkened, and she stood up, unusually angry, saying, "Has no one ever told you that pointing at people like that is very impolite?"

"I……"

Allen was taken aback.

He had never seen Tingting, who was always gentle, with this face.

Consequently, his impression of Xu Shen worsened.

"You cowardly Easterner, if you have any guts, don't let a woman stand in your way."

Xu Shen sighed and stood up as well, saying, "Tingting told me about you. She is very grateful for the care you gave her at Parthenon Academy. I would like to thank you on her behalf."

Allen was slightly taken aback; he hadn't expected this man to say such a thing at a time like this.

"Why...why are you saying this?"

"It's nothing," Xu Shen said calmly. "It's just because of this that I'll go easy on you when I beat you up later."

Allen paused for a moment, then snapped angrily, "You barbaric and rude Easterner, is all you know how to solve problems with force?"

Xu Shen looked at Allen like he was an idiot: "Otherwise what? Did you come here just to spout some empty words? We're all young, be sincere."

"Ah Shen," Bai Tingting grabbed Xu Shen's arm, her eyes pleading.

Allen snorted coldly: "Tingting, you don't need to worry, I will go easy on him."

"I advise you to do your best," Xu Shen said sincerely, ignoring Allen's ashen face, and affectionately pinched Bai Tingting's nose: "Don't worry, I won't embarrass him too much."

Jiang Shaoxu, who had just returned carrying four or five bottles of wine, looked at the scene with a bewildered expression and asked, "What's going on?"

Xu Shen shrugged and said, "Can't you tell? It's just jealousy."

Jiang Shaoxu was stunned for a moment, then chuckled and said, "This is going to be interesting. My Tingting is really charming."

As she spoke, she generously kissed Xu Shen: "Go for it, little man, there's a reward if you win!"

Allen stared at the scene in disbelief, his voice trembling with regret: "Tingting, you, he..."

"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen two women and one man before?"

Jiang Shaoxu tiptoed and kissed Xu Shen again, proudly raising her chin, her eyes full of encouraging skepticism.

(End of this chapter)