55: Chapter 54 Instructor Lu

It is no wonder Master Lin Wan was feeling restless; it is purely because Luo Shuying is too perfect right now.

Fortunately, she spends most of her time in seclusion to Cultivate, so she hasn't caused too much of a stir yet.

However, with the upcoming internal ranking at Xuanzhuan University, Luo Shuying will have to reveal her peerless elegance.

In fact, the hundreds of millions of fans within the Xuannü Civilization have long been eagerly awaiting this rare opportunity to see Luo Shuying make a public appearance.

Li Fan was the same; he silently clicked "reserve viewing" on the live broadcast of the internal competition of Xuanzhuan University.

Watching the number of reservations already nearing one billion, the corners of his mouth twitched.

He didn't expect her popularity to remain so hot even after leaving the group. If women from other immortal groups were to retire, their traffic would likely be cut in half.

"Don't crash the live stream when the time comes."

When Luo Shuying was still in the group, this situation happened often; one can only say the operations team was too incompetent.

The network channel of Xuanzhuan University is likely more reliable, but Li Fan was still not quite at ease, fearing he might miss this opportunity.

"Why not go to the venue and see?"

As soon as this thought popped into his mind, it became increasingly unstoppable.

He had never seen Luo Shuying in person; usually, he only watched online broadcasts, and he treasured even a single photo like a precious object.

As it happened, since Xuanzong University is a university of the same level as Xuanzhuan University, Li Fan had the qualifications to go and observe.

If it were one of her previous tours, even with his current Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation, he might not even be able to snatch a ticket.

He acted immediately, submitting a visit application right away for the day that gossip claimed Luo Shuying would be competing.

Watching the process, which was slower than usual, Li Fan's gaze returned to the big screen.

After buying the medicinal herbs and posting his commission, he stopped by the academy plaza on his way.

At this moment, the Grade B and Grade D rankings of Xuanzong University were in full swing.

As someone who enjoys watching the fun, Li Fan naturally had to come and take a look.

The purpose of this trip was mainly for two people.

One was Wen Xinran, who belonged to the Grade D ranking of the Qi Refining Realm.

The other was Mentor Lu Changxue, who belonged to the Grade B ranking of the Golden Core Realm.

As Li Fan's mentor, although he hadn't had deep contact with her, she had previously invited him to come and watch, so he naturally couldn't miss it.

Moreover, Li Fan always felt that Mentor Lu Changxue had a familiar aura about her, though he couldn't recall it for a moment.

As it happened, Mentor Lu Changxue had already entered the arena on the big screen, and her opponent was an unfamiliar male Golden Core Cultivator.

After some pleasantries between the two sides, the competition officially began.

At the Golden Core Realm, one's comprehension of Spirit Reflection is already very proficient, and when unleashed with full power, its might is immense, far exceeding the defensive means that can be learned at the same Realm.

Therefore, duels between Golden Core Cultivators are often decided within a few breaths of their Spirit Reflection colliding.

Mentor Lu Changxue was expressionless, letting out a cold shout.

"Condense and Seal the World!"

The Secret Realm for the competition was instantly covered in a layer of cold light.

The crowd watching the excitement outside the Secret Realm immediately fell silent, and many people shivered, feeling a chill just from the Spirit Reflection imagery broadcasted through the screen.

Li Fan didn't really feel anything; his Essence of Restoration Physique, besides having a special attack against Zhang Zixuan, also had miraculous effects when facing the world's cold.

He looked at the rough introduction about Mentor Lu Changxue on another screen.

"Dragon-Elephant level Cultivator, Golden Core Perfection, huh?"

With such Aptitude and Realm, among all the Golden Core Cultivators in all universities, she could be considered one of the top tier.

Before long, Li Fan saw Mentor Lu Changxue win and emerge from the Secret Realm portal, the aura of the previous battle not yet fully contained.

It added a hint of chill to the plaza, and many Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Cultivators hurriedly circulated their Spiritual Qi to resist.

At this moment, Wen Xinran happened to finish a round of competition and also walked out of the Secret Realm portal. The cold air struck, making her shiver all over.

However, her gaze turned to a familiar spot, and she trotted to Li Fan's side.

She squeezed directly into Li Fan's reclining chair, clinging tightly to him.

"Brother Fan is still the warmest."

Outside, in front of so many people, Wen Xinran was too embarrassed to call Li Fan "husband" directly.

Li Fan didn't mind these things; he reached out and wrapped his arm around Wen Xinran's neck, pulling her a few inches closer into his embrace.

The bystanders around saw this scene and were filled with indignation.

It was bad enough to endure the cold while watching the ranking broadcast, but to be forced to eat dog food—having a Dao Companion is a big deal, right?

However, they discovered that it was truly much warmer around Li Fan.

Instead, they all moved a little closer to Li Fan.

Thus, when Wen Xinran took a deep breath of the warmth from Li Fan's chest and raised her head.

She discovered that the surrounding circle was full of people, and many men and women glanced over with what seemed to be meaningful looks in their eyes.

Recalling her unseemly behavior just now, her little face turned red.

Just as she didn't know what to do, a figure pushed through the crowd and poked their head in.

"What's going on? Why is there a circle here?"

The woman who darted in saw Li Fan in the center of the crowd, her pupils instantly dilated, and she shouted at a higher volume.

"You... you... it actually is you!"

"Look at the good deeds you've done!"

The exclamation echoed through the crowd, and the bystanders, realizing there was gossip to be had, turned their heads.

Seeing the woman who had spoken, her finger trembling as she pointed at Li Fan, who was holding Wen Xinran, it was as if a wife had caught an affair on the spot.

Li Fan could even hear the sound of melon seeds being cracked, and he looked helplessly at the woman in front of him.

This woman could be considered an old acquaintance of his.

She was Xun Wanjiang, who had once invited him to join Xuanzong University and participate in betting on the competition.

"Give me back my credits!"

Hearing this, the bystanders immediately lost interest. Just then, the cold air in the plaza had also been contained by Mentor Lu Changxue, so they dispersed.

But Xun Wanjiang was still relentless in her output.

"I know you took black-hearted credits! That's why you deliberately lost to Chang Yufei!"

"You really deserve to die!"

"You didn't even tell me in advance; I bet all my credits!"

Hearing this, Li Fan was speechless. How was he supposed to know that Xun Wanjiang would have a brain fart and make such a big bet?

Moreover, judging by what she meant, she wasn't regretting her own greed.

She regretted not knowing the inside story in advance and betting the wrong way.

Before Li Fan could speak, Wen Xinran stood up to protect her husband.

"Brother Fan is not that kind of person; he wouldn't participate in the disgusting transactions of you gambling dogs!"

"If he gambled for credits, for every credit he won, one..."

Li Fan hurriedly reached out to cover Wen Xinran's mouth, pressing her into his embrace.

Fortunately, he didn't let her finish; Li Fan had never claimed to be a good person.

He looked at Xun Wanjiang with a determined gaze.

"Look into my eyes."

"I, Li Fan, did not deliberately lose to Chang Yufei for credits!"

Seeing Li Fan so resolute, Xun Wanjiang couldn't easily make trouble again.

In fact, she knew clearly that, in the end, it was because she couldn't control herself, had a moment of confusion, and went all-in.

These lost credits were already the third time she had shamelessly asked her family to advance her future Foundation Establishment resources to exchange for them.

As the saying goes, things shouldn't happen more than three times; if she went back to ask again, she would definitely be beaten to death.

Looking at the single-digit credits in her terminal, she whispered.

"Could it be that I really have to do that..."

As a student with high Aptitude, she knew of some special channels to obtain credits.

Watching Xun Wanjiang silently turn and leave, Li Fan finally let go of his hand pressing on Wen Xinran's head.

He saw that she was all dizzy, muttering something unintelligible.

"Husband's... aura... is so dense..."

Seeing this, Li Fan rubbed Wen Xinran's little face, wanting to wake her up.

And this scene was seen from afar by Mentor Lu Changxue.

In fact, when Mentor Lu Changxue had just come out of the Secret Realm, she had already noticed Li Fan.

The scorching aura radiating from his body seemed out of place in Mentor Lu Changxue's cold aura, like a bonfire in the snow.

She narrowed her eyes, filled with deep curiosity about Li Fan, and whispered softly.

"My good disciple, why don't you come and chat with your mentor, and let me understand you a bit more deeply, shall we..."