Chapter 124 Lin Yun: The Number One Beauty, I Said So!
Xiao Xiao's original two martial souls could only be considered top-tier, with a certain gap from super-level martial souls.
But with the help of the Qiruo Tulip, her current Nine Dragon Tripod and Cold Phoenix Flute martial souls had absolutely reached the level of super-level martial souls.
Although the Unrivaled Tang Sect period added the concept of 'divine beast martial souls,' divine beast martial souls still belonged to the category of super-level martial souls. Furthermore, Xiao Xiao's Nine Dragon Tripod and Cold Phoenix Flute could also be associated with divine beasts.
In terms of quality, her two martial souls were now no weaker than Xu Sanshi's Black Tortoise after its awakening.
One must know this was the Qiruo Tulip. The main body of a hundred-thousand-year Qiruo Tulip plus the essence of an Immortal Herb, such a vast amount of energy, only raised Xiao Xiao's soul power by six levels. Ninety percent of the other medicinal effects were used to evolve her martial souls, with less than ten percent of the medicinal power remaining in her body, to be gradually absorbed as she cultivated.
After sensing her soul power level, Xiao Xiao was once again filled with joy.
When school first started, although her soul power level was not low, it had only just passed the second ring. Compared to Dai Huabin and Ning Tian, she was a full ten levels behind.
But now, Ning Tian and the others were only at this level, and Xiao Xiao had actually caught up and surpassed them.
Lin Yun could clearly see that Xiao Xiao's eyes were now completely fixed on him, her gaze almost dripping with longing.
"Brother Yun, I think I can't leave you anymore," Xiao Xiao said, her voice carrying a hint of daze.
"Then don't leave!" Lin Yun wrapped his arm around Xiao Xiao's slender waist, lowered his head, and kissed her delicate, red lips.
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After cuddling and being intimate for a while longer by the shore of the Sea God Lake, the two did not go to the cafeteria to eat until the sun gradually rose.
Along the way, many outer courtyard students were already walking around the campus. Xiao Xiao felt that something was a bit off, but she didn't pay it much mind, her eyes only for the Lin Yun beside her.
It was not until after finishing their meal and entering the first-year class one that Xiao Xiao reacted.
"Brother Yun, why are they all looking at me?" Xiao Xiao sat next to Lin Yun and leaned close to his ear to ask in a whisper.
Only then did Xiao Xiao realize that the gazes of the two of them along the way had all been fixed on her.
The reason Xiao Xiao had not noticed before was, first, because she had just consumed the Immortal Herb and evolved her martial soul, and was very excited in her heart. Second, because the person she loved was right beside her, she did not want to bother with other matters. Lastly, because these gazes used to gather on Lin Yun, and she had already gotten used to it.
As the most dazzling existence among the new students, Lin Yun would receive the attention of others wherever he went. At first, Xiao Xiao was a bit unaccustomed to it, but later she slowly became indifferent.
After all, they were not looking at her.
As a result, it was a complete reversal this time, and almost no one was paying attention to the Lin Yun beside her.
Although she knew very well that she had now become a great beauty, Xiao Xiao was still somewhat unable to adapt to this change for a moment. Her body could not help but move a little closer to Lin Yun, her small, fair hand grabbing the corner of his clothes.
"Haha, you still underestimated your own charm!" Lin Yun laughed as he used his finger to scrape Xiao Xiao's delicate, upturned nose, teasing her, "Now you are a great beauty. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call you the number one beauty student of Shrek!"
Xiao Xiao's small face flushed red, her expression a bit shy, but also filled with unconcealable joy.
What could be more delightful than being recognized by the person you love?
At least for her at this moment, there was nothing.
"That's not true... You mustn't talk nonsense!"
"Am I talking nonsense? I said you are the most beautiful female student in Shrek. Who agrees and who objects! Let her stand up and argue with me!" Lin Yun did not hold back, directly speaking the words that would make the little girl's face flush and heart race.
Coming to Shrek Academy, attending school had become an optional matter.
For Lin Yun, nothing was more interesting than causing trouble and being in a relationship at Shrek.
Moreover, he was not at all afraid of making such hate-inducing statements. With the Golden Dragon King martial soul completely unsealed, the Ice and Fire Dragon King's two god-level soul bones by his side, three soul rings over fifty thousand years, two hundred-thousand-year soul rings, and a cultivation level of fifty-six, he was more than enough to look down on all Shrek students.
Including the inner courtyard.
Zhang Lexuan was likely no longer his opponent.
With so many advantages, if he still lacked the confidence to fight across levels, then Lin Yun's advantages would truly be for nothing. He might as well go be Tang San's dog.
In contrast, Xiao Xiao, already in a state influenced by a love-struck mind, had her heart completely filled into the shape of Lin Yun. From the beginning of his enrollment, Lin Yun had an attitude that was gentle on the surface but actually kept people at a distance, occasionally revealing the dominance in his true nature.
This feeling of dominance had not been truly felt by Xiao Xiao before, but now that she had experienced it, it did not repel her.
It was truly... too full of a sense of security.
'Brother Yun is so handsome... I'm falling for him!' Xiao Xiao felt that she was even a bit dizzy and lightheaded now. Her heart pounded violently, and with each beat, it molded itself more closely into the shape of Lin Yun.
It had to be said, although Lin Yun's words might seem a bit childish and cringey to most people, for their age, when they were just beginning to experience love, and for university students, it was just right!
When he decided to gift the Qiruo Tulip to Xiao Xiao, Lin Yun had already intended to win the little girl's heart. Otherwise, he could have completely gifted the Qiruo Tulip to Ning Tian. The temptation of the Nine-Treasured Glazed Pagoda was enough to make Ning Tian abandon her dignity and bottom line.
This was truly no exaggeration.
After Ning Rongrong, the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect had pursued the Qiruo Tulip for ten thousand years, longing to reach the former state of Nine Treasures.
With this Immortal Herb, even if Lin Yun asked Ning Tian to become his Star Anger, she probably would not hesitate. At most, she would want to have a child with him, leave behind a descendant with the Nine-Treasured Glazed Pagoda, and pass the martial soul down in the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect.
The noble, lofty, and otherworldly eldest young lady of the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect, a rich loli with a fortune rivaling nations, yet willing to be a Star Anger who could be summoned and dismissed at will—this temptation was undoubtedly immense.
If Lin Yun did not genuinely like this little girl, Xiao Xiao, why would he give her the Qiruo Tulip, which had such a great effect?
Although it carried a bit of a wicked feeling of abducting an ignorant young girl, it was not really that wicked. Xiao Xiao already liked Lin Yun to begin with; he was merely amplifying the feelings in the girl's heart, making his image in her heart even more profound.
The benefits were all tangible, and he was also seriously cultivating this little girl, so it could not be considered using her.
Was this not more sincere than 'Rise, my love'?
Although the two still had not had a formal confession, they had both tacitly acknowledged their relationship as a couple.
As for the rule in Shrek's outer courtyard that students were not allowed to be in relationships?
Who the hell would care about that!
(End of Chapter)
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