259: Chapter 259 What a coincidence?

The last exam was finished.

Under the envious gazes of everyone, Qian Mo walked toward the White-haired girl who had been waiting downstairs for a long time.

Beside her was a black-haired beauty only half a head shorter; they were giggling and whispering about something private. Next to them, a handsome youth leaned against the wall, looking helpless, with a sense of frustration at being unable to join the girls' conversation.

Because Qian Mo came out with his back to the White-haired girl, the black-haired girl was the one to spot him first.

Ying Linglong gave him a look of disdain, then snorted coldly. The aura around her dropped a few degrees, making it clear she didn't like him.

When Xing Yaoyan saw this, she knew the person she was waiting for had arrived, so she turned around with a smile and waved at the youth.

Selectively ignoring Ying Linglong's eye-roll, Qian Mo walked over to her side with a beaming smile.

"Sister Yan, we'll be heading off then... It's a pity that I have some matters in our Yao Race that require me to go back this summer break, otherwise we wanted to invite you to hang out... Sigh... So annoying, why does it have to be during the holidays! And I just got my ID card a few days ago!" Ying Linglong complained, scratching her head in frustration.

"Hmm, Little Linglong, I'm sure it's not because you only barely passed the three courses you chose that you don't want to go back..." Leng Xiaoyue chimed in at the right moment to undercut her.

"Cold Dog! Didn't I say that matter was in the past?! Are you ever going to let it go! I just didn't study seriously, that's all..."

Ying Linglong's voice grew quieter and quieter, lacking conviction.

"Besides, Cold Dog, you're not much better..."

"Excuse me, all five technical courses I selected were B+."

Looking at the report card on Leng Xiaoyue's phone, Ying Linglong felt a surge of irritation. But the hard facts left her with no room for rebuttal.

"By the way, Sister Yan, how did you do on your exams this time?" Qian Mo asked curiously. His exam time was very late, and the results for other subjects had already been released.

Hearing his words, Ying Linglong and Leng Xiaoyue immediately stopped arguing and turned their gazes toward Xing Yaoyan, their eyes flashing with curiosity.

Looking at the sincere Qian Mo, Xing Yaoyan knew he didn't have any ulterior motives; it was just a casual question. As for the two "curious babies" next to him with their eyes glued to her...

Xing Yaoyan couldn't help but lightly touch her forehead— I strongly suspect you two planned this beforehand, saying this in front of Qian Mo...

However, she didn't intend to hide her actions and replied straightforwardly: "I didn't take the exams..."

As soon as these words were out, the observant Xing Yaoyan noticed the corners of Ying Linglong's mouth lift slightly by two pixels.

Hmph... I knew you two were up to no good... But... good thing I was prepared...

"Haha... It's fine, these scores are useless to you anyway..." Qian Mo hurriedly laughed to smooth things over.

At this moment, Xing Yaoyan's mouth curled slightly, and her tone shifted:

"...But Professor Zheng Buxie has already helped me apply for an exemption from all courses, saying he hopes I won't be constrained by these basic subjects and can spend more time hanging around his laboratory..."

As she spoke, she took out her phone and opened the report card page.

Looking at the row of "EX" grades behind countless subjects, everyone present involuntarily gasped.

In Longxiang Academy, for non-combat Espers, if all "S+" grades made one a Genius among geniuses, then all "EX" grades made one a god among gods. This often meant that a person's attainments in a certain field had reached or even surpassed the cutting edge of the era. Moreover, the review for applying for a full course exemption was extremely strict; it was almost impossible to cheat one's way through.

Furthermore, some sharp-eared people heard the words "Professor Zheng," and the only person surnamed Zheng in Longxiang Academy was that recluse expert, Professor Zheng Buxie. He was an expert in the space Domain and was extremely pure regarding science; a person like him would only look at scientific achievements and would absolutely not pull strings for someone just because of their special status...

Damn, she belongs to the Yao Race, hasn't really touched spiritual technology, and after just one semester, she achieved the shared dream of everyone here. And she's good-looking, her combat power is top-tier; is this even letting people live!!!

This was the inner voice of everyone eavesdropping.

On Xing Yaoyan's side, Ying Linglong's smug expression instantly went stiff, then slowly switched to one of shock.

However, under Xing Yaoyan's teasing gaze, she quickly reacted and immediately congratulated her as if making up for it:

"Congratulations... Sister Yan... Sister Yan is awesome..."

"Linglong... you're breaking character..." Leng Xiaoyue suddenly reminded her.

"Cold Dog! What nonsense are you spouting... Sister Yan... Hehe..."

Seeing the White-haired girl suddenly approach her with an unkind expression, Ying Linglong laughed awkwardly.

"By the way, Sister Yan, she was the mastermind, I was forced!" While pointing at the black-haired girl with a "Godly Move," Leng Xiaoyue stepped back half a step, looking like he wanted to draw a clear line between them.

"Cold Dog... you sold me out!"

Ying Linglong was a bit bristled, thinking this teammate was truly treacherous. It was originally a result of mutual discussion, but as soon as something went wrong, he sold her out immediately...

"Little Linglong~ is there anything else you want to explain?"

Xing Yaoyan leaned in slowly, her shadow quickly engulfing the little cat girl's delicate figure.

"Sister Yan... I was wrong..." Seeing that the other party was about to pounce, Ying Linglong closed her eyes in fear.

"Linglong... after you go back, remember to always wear the jade pendant I gave you. It has my power on it and can help you suppress the Breath of the Abyss in your body. If you hear strange voices in your head, don't respond, it'll pass after a while, remember..."

Taking advantage of the playful commotion, Xing Yaoyan seized the opportunity to lean into Ying Linglong's ear and whispered a reminder.

Ying Linglong opened her eyes, a different emotion flashing within them.

"Mm, I understand..." After the two separated, Ying Linglong nodded slightly at her, a faint blush appearing on her face.

"Alright, alright, someone was saying they wanted to leave earlier, yet they've been bothering others here for so long..."

Leng Xiaoyue could truly be called a mood killer. Once these words were spoken, the slightly strange atmosphere between the two women dissipated instantly.

"Meow... Cold Dog..."

This was the first time Ying Linglong had used her former catchphrase since reaching the fourth rank.

"Yo! You hissed." Leng Xiaoyue said with a smile, seemingly completely unaware of the severity of the situation.

"Cold Dog! If I don't beat you until you're barking like a dog today, I'm not a Dark Night Cat Demon!"

"Hahaha! If it were before, I would definitely be scared, but I'm a fourth rank now too; there's no way you can catch me!"

The moment Ying Linglong pounced, Leng Xiaoyue ducked easily. Then he waved at Xing Yaoyan: "Sister Yan! We'll be heading off first!"

The next moment, Leng Xiaoyue directly transformed into a green shadow and fled into the distance, while a black shadow followed closely behind. In the blink of an eye, the two were gone.

A second or two later, Ying Linglong's voice, still carrying a hint of sourness, floated to their ears from afar: "Sister Yan, we're leaving... Hope you have fun playing with whoever that is this summer break..."

Xing Yaoyan and Qian Mo stood side by side, watching the two leave.

A little while later...

"Whoever that is~ Hahaha..." Xing Yaoyan spoke first.

"Alright, in her eyes, I don't even have a name now..." Qian Mo shook his head with a smile, but soon turned his head to look at the girl laughing until she was shaking with a gentle expression, "Xiao Yan... there's something I want to tell you..."

Hearing this, Xing Yaoyan also slowly reined in her smile and said with an embarrassed tone: "Actually, I also have something I want to tell you..."

"Then you speak first."

"How about you speak first... Oh my, stop going back and forth, let's just say it together."

Qian Mo nodded.

Then, the two spoke almost simultaneously:

"During this summer break, I have other things to do (I can't accompany you)..."

"Eh? What a coincidence?" The two said in unison again.