I'll even show you crossdressing men.

In the past, Ji Xiuyu would never have been so rude as to say such a thing. But for some reason, after spending some time with her, he suddenly felt a strange sense of familiarity, as if he could tell her any secret.

"Why would I attack you?" He tilted his head to look at her, a gesture that was usually at odds with her cold personality, but now it looked strangely cute.

"I was overthinking it. If you wanted to make a move, even if you didn't do anything, I probably wouldn't be able to escape."

Ji Xiuyu thought about it and realized she was right. Her strength didn't matter at all to his defenses; she only needed to make a move and he wouldn't be able to escape.

"Am I that terrifying in your eyes?" She still tilted her head to the side, her indifferent tone sounding like she was very angry, but it didn't sound like she was angry.

Perhaps she does have emotions, but just doesn't know how to express them through her facial expressions?

That's what Ji Xiuyu thought, but whether that's actually the case depends on whether the other party thinks that way.

However, he was certain that even if Lolonaer wasn't someone who couldn't express her emotions, she was still extremely cold-hearted.

You can tell from her attitude towards the competition; from beginning to end, nothing seemed to capture her attention.

The only time was probably when the other party encountered Liu Lianxin. That strange familiarity might not have been noticed by ordinary people, but he saw through it.

Besides, even Xiao couldn't move her in the slightest. Perhaps he was powerful, but what good was power if he still didn't take her seriously?

He wasn't sure if it was confidence or something else, but as he spent time with her, he could sense that this girl was actually very sensitive.

Unfortunately, very few people have the opportunity to experience this side of things, and he seems to be the only one right now.

"Phew, all this has to do for a so-called dinner party. I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing. I always feel like I'm a commodity, but there's nothing I can do about it."

She didn't know how to pick topics, and Ji Xiuyu couldn't let the atmosphere remain so cold. He had to at least say something to warm things up a bit.

"Everyone is a commodity, with their own value. Some people put themselves out there to sell, so they clearly mark their price, showcasing their value and trying to get people to 'buy' them. Others hide themselves, content to be like soil, unappreciated. This is determined by individual thoughts, but more often it is determined by the environment they are in and the people around them. And these are things that cannot be changed, don't you think?"

To his surprise, Lolona said something he had never expected her to say, leaving him somewhat taken aback.

"Is it strange that I would say these things?" She looked at him expressionlessly, still the same as before, only more refined and beautiful. But all her memories were gone; it was truly a pity.

"Hmm..." Ji Xiuyu pursed her lips and realized that this seemed to be the only answer she could give.

"Because someone once said that to me. Although there's nothing particularly memorable about the sentence, I remember it because it was said by him."

The way she described him gave Ji Xiuyu a strange feeling, as if she should know that person.

But I had only spoken a few words to her before, and our current communication started under those circumstances, so how could we be familiar with each other?

Thinking about it carefully, there's always a strange feeling about his interactions with her, as if they've known each other for a long time.

“That person must be very important to you.” Looking up at the night sky, the shield does not produce any other light when it is only in a passive defensive state, so you can see the starry sky directly.

In the past, nighttime was often a time of restlessness for the insects and demons, a time of frenzied attacks. These past few days, however, have been unusually uneventful, truly a godsend.

His words made Lolonaer ponder, and as Ji Xiuyu looked at the night sky, he couldn't help but wonder what kind of person could make such an outstanding young woman so attached? Was it a man, or a young woman?

"Is it important? Probably very important." Lolona didn't know how to answer. She looked at Ji Xiuyu's profile and suddenly gave this reply.

"I feel like this answer is a bit strange." Lolona felt this way, though she couldn't voice her inner thoughts, probably because she didn't understand her own feelings.

It felt nice to just sit here with her and watch the night sky, doing nothing.

It was a rare moment when I didn't think about anything unimportant, nor did I care about the consequences of doing so.

In the end, her "date" with herself was nothing more than a transaction.

"Alright, I'm leaving." After staring at him for a while, Lolona suddenly stood up, said this to him, and then a black substance appeared beneath her, into which her body disappeared.

"He's really in a hurry. I guess he hasn't even said what he wanted to say before he was already thinking about leaving."

She disappeared quickly. Ji Xiuyu shrugged and simply sighed.

There are countless extraordinary women in the world; the one he encountered was just one of them, and there are many more.

only……

What is that strange, familiar feeling of reluctance?

Did I really have some kind of connection with her? Why don't I know about this?

He asked himself this question again and again, and before he knew it, he had returned to his residence.

He didn't realize he was home until he reached the door, and he immediately perked up.

Just as he was about to open the door and go in, he caught a glimpse of another person out of the corner of his eye—it was…

P.S.: I died and was resurrected.

Chapter 273: Night Plot

The lamp on the table flickered, and a gentle breeze blew in from the open window. The boy sat at the table looking at the pages of a book in his hands, which contained content he had read before but never paid attention to.

As the world descends into chaos, the ancient pact will be re-activated, summoning the world's saviors.

He is the embodiment of light, the witness of the moon, a person as beautiful as a legend.

But he is also the spokesperson for darkness, the source of disaster, and the instigator of calamity.

Countless people were captivated by him, countless people followed in his footsteps, and countless people perished for him.

On that day, when the wheels of fate began to turn, that was when he appeared before everyone.

Even if he cannot be understood, he will make the right decision and lead all races to a bright future.

He is the dawn that breaks through the darkness, the guardian of the lake spirits, the saint of the moon temple, and the creator of legends.

When he understands his path, this world on the verge of collapse will be saved, and at that time, he too will...

The book ends abruptly here, as if the rest has been torn off.

These books were treasured by the Chu family. If Zhao Kongxue and Claire hadn't brought them over, he wouldn't have even remembered that he had read them.

But what exactly did Qianse mean by having them bring him some books? Was she telling him a secret?

only……

Looking at the torn-off part, Ji Xiuyu's eyes were somewhat solemn. What kind of content would be seen by someone and then torn off?

Furthermore, why would they specifically tell me to look at this page? Do they believe they are the person in this prophecy?

Don't joke around. Compared to any of the ancestors of the Chu family, how can my current abilities and strength compare?

Such power, to think it could save the world? That's a joke. You have to understand, his ancestor caused a cataclysmic event before finally managing to save the continent.

Now, I have no way to cause a catastrophe that would lead to the fall of a god, let alone fight against a god.

To be precise, there is no possibility of victory even against a demigod.

Therefore, he did not believe that the words were referring to him, nor did he believe that he was that person.

"Even though it wasn't me, I still really want to know what 'he's going to' do. I wonder who tore this place down; it's really intriguing."

Shaking her head to shake off her curiosity, Ji Xiuyu closed the book, stood up, took the book to the bookshelf, found a good spot, and put it back.

He then walked back to the window, looked at the scene below, and seemed a little lost in thought.

Tomorrow I'll be heading to the competition venue of the eight colleges with the team. I don't know what the result will be, or whether I can truly lead this team to victory.

Compared to the other seven academies, my "Heavenly Academy" is actually not that remarkable, but hopefully this will be a surprise.

He himself didn't care much about the rewards, but he wanted to get those three rewards so that Ye Xuexin, Qingyun, and Lina could go on their studies.

They were different from the maids around her. They had grown up in the Chu family since childhood, and were provided with all kinds of rare and precious materials. In addition, they had the guidance of Chu Ying, a super strong person who was ranked among the top in the world, which put them ahead of everyone from the very beginning.

Although the three women came from well-off families, they were far from reaching this level. They were clearly no less talented, but their lack of a good education had stunted them. If he didn't help them, they would drift further and further away from him.

Despite the many things that were unclear and incomprehensible in the past, the boy now also has his own hidden, subtle possessiveness.

He doesn't want the people around him to leave him; he wants to keep the people he considers important or familiar with.

That's probably... what he was thinking.

"Well, tomorrow is a new beginning. I'll go back and rest for a bit." After playing with her long hair, Ji Xiuyu stretched and left the study, heading towards her bedroom.

He had barely opened the door, and before he could even turn on the magic light, he keenly sensed that someone was in the bed.

Judging from the scent and the faint orchid fragrance, it was definitely her.

really...

I wanted to say something, but after thinking about what I had promised them, I couldn't say anything at all.

Without turning on the lights, he took off his shawl, lay down on the bed in just his nightgown, lifted the covers, put his hands around her waist, and gently hugged the stiff girl in his arms.

"Kongxue, don't move around, let's go to sleep." He did this to prevent the girls from doing anything reckless. Only by holding them in his arms would the girls, who were worried about waking him up, not move around, so he could get a good night's sleep without worrying about them attacking him at night.

Knowing why the young master did this, Zhao Kongxue felt a little helpless, but then she snuggled back in his arms with satisfaction.

Regardless of whether I can sneak into the young master's arms at night, being held in his embrace is still wonderful.

Smelling the fragrance of her hair, Ji Xiuyu didn't think much of it and closed her eyes to fall asleep.

Upon discovering that the young master was asleep, Zhao Kongxue hesitated for a moment before simply kissing the corner of his lips and then falling asleep herself.

It's so good to be able to accompany the young master. Life is so much better with him around than before.

While they were sleeping, some people were still awake.

Inside Ziqing's room, the girl was discussing something with another girl via a communication crystal.

"The calm we've been experiencing lately is definitely not normal. It means that the other side is plotting something big. Judging from the current situation, either they'll cause you a lot of trouble during your journey, or they'll create some trouble during the competition."

The long-haired red-haired girl spoke these words with a cold expression; she truly hated those persistent, vengeful spirits. "Is nothing better than causing destruction?" she asked.

"Qianse, don't be so nervous. It's normal for traitors to appear in the Mage Tower. With such great power and strength, it would be strange if someone didn't have some other ideas. What we need to understand now is how many forces are involved in this matter."

Zi Qing told Fei Gong Qianse to calm down, but when she asked, "Just how many forces are involved in this matter?" her expression turned extremely gloomy.

She hates traitors the most, especially those who had benefited from the Chu family's kindness long ago.

It's fair to say that without the Chu family, these guys would have been wiped out long ago. Unexpectedly, after only a short time away, and having confirmed that the young master might not be able to become a more powerful guardian, they've already decided to rebel. They're truly a bunch of ungrateful wretches.

Now, she's here to discuss with Fei Gong Qian Se how to deal with them...

P.S.: Everything's been taken care of, updates will resume.

Chapter 274: A Group of Perverts Are Coming Online

“When Sakura was around, they were a bunch of timid and subservient people. Now that she’s gone and the young master is in control of the Chu family, they actually think we can’t manage them anymore. It’s ridiculous.”