42: Chapter 42 Why am I superfluous?

December 30th.

Chen Xing broke through to the fourth level of the Divine Sea Realm, successfully slaying an ordinary Divine Ability Realm Yao Beast across levels, and returned to the academy with Qin Feng.

"Huh?"

Qin Feng returned to his residence, only to see a familiar figure pacing in front of the gate, which made him panic.

Lin Qingyao turned around, and their eyes met.

The atmosphere froze. Chen Xing clicked his tongue inwardly, and to avoid getting hurt himself, he pushed his brother forward.

"Be brave, face her directly," he said.

Qin Feng stepped forward, clenched his fists, and instinctively wanted to call out "Qingyao," but then he thought about their current relationship and felt it might not be appropriate.

"Lin..."

*Bang!*

Just as he uttered a single word, Lin Qingyao's fist immediately swung toward him, striking his right cheek.

Lin Qingyao's ability was the Thunderbolt White Tiger; her strength and Physical Body were extremely powerful, not much weaker than his Dragon Soul Body. This hit really hurt.

But Qin Feng didn't dodge or complain; he took it calmly.

"You've got some nerve now, haven't you? Daring not to pick up my calls!" Lin Qingyao could no longer suppress her anger and lashed out at him.

"Miss Lin, we..."

"What the hell did you just call me? Say it again!" Lin Qingyao was furious and grabbed his ear.

"It wasn't easy for me to fall for someone for once, and you just say we're breaking up? Did you even ask if I agreed?"

Although her words were angry, Qin Feng could feel the love and kindness coming from her, which left him stunned.

Lin Qingyao was incensed, pointing at his front door and cursing.

"Do you have any idea? I came here every day to wait for you to come home. Others said I was like a widow, coming to sweep your grave at a set time every day!"

"Huh?" Qin Feng shuddered. How did things turn out like this?

"Qingyao, I'm sorry. I didn't know it would hurt you so much. I... I'm sorry, I shouldn't have gone on a long journey. It's my fault!" He lowered his head and apologized sincerely.

Chen Xing: ?

Then what was our hard Cultivation together for the past two months for?

Hearing the address change back, Lin Qingyao finally let go.

"Why do you care about that guy? You just listen to whatever he says? If he told you to die, why wouldn't you just go die?" she scolded.

"I was also... doing it for your own good," Qin Feng said weakly.

"For my own good, my foot!" Lin Qingyao landed another punch.

The profanity she used today was truly more than all the past few months combined, and it was all because of one person.

What was even more fatal was that she still loved him.

"Listen to me, Qin! I do what I want, and no one can interfere in my business, not even the Lin Family!" Lin Qingyao poked his forehead.

"This... won't they make things difficult for you?" Qin Feng hesitated.

"They can't," Lin Qingyao said coldly.

"Really?"

"Really!"

Qin Feng was overjoyed. Did that mean no one could stop them from being together?

At the same time, he also felt a bit guilty.

He had actually gone on a long journey to Cultivate out of spite, causing Lin Qingyao to wait at his door every day. He really wasn't a man!

"Yaoyao, I'm sorry. From now on, I'll listen to you. Please don't be Life Qi."

"That won't do. I didn't wait those two months for nothing; I've suffered quite a bit." Lin Qingyao turned and walked away.

"Yaoyao, don't be Life Qi. Life Qi hurts the liver and causes wrinkles easily. Where do you want to go now? I'll accompany you."

"Then accompany me shopping."

"Sure, I just borrowed a lot of money from Old Chen; we can buy many things."

"..."

Watching the two figures walk away, Chen Xing gradually noticed something was wrong.

Then what am I here for?

"You come to me for comfort, and then you use my money to pick up your girl!" Chen Xing was completely bewildered.

"What about me?"

How am I the extra one?

"Bullying a single dog, you think you're so great, huh?" Chen Xing turned and left.

He didn't want to think too much now. After returning to his residence, he began preparing for the Exchange Competition tomorrow and the day after.

First, he had to go to the Element Department to greet the Head, at least to let him know that his department had such an S-class student.

Otherwise, he wouldn't even be able to participate in the competition when the time came.

"What?!"

Head of Department's Office.

"Six months since school started, six months! It's almost winter break and only now you come to report to me?" The Head of the Element Department looked at him in shock.

"Ahem... Teacher, I've been Cultivating with my mentor lately, so I'm a bit late... Please be magnanimous." Chen Xing scratched his head.

"Who is your mentor? How can they be so irresponsible? Don't they know this could delay the future of an S-class student like you!" the Head of the Element Department said angrily.

Chen Xing said, "Ye Jianxing."

The Head: "..."

The atmosphere froze as the two looked at each other, gradually becoming awkward.

The Head of the Element Department coughed dryly and said, "So it's Venerable Jianxing. Then it's not surprising... If he's the one teaching you, there's indeed no problem."

Chen Xing: "..."

Just say it if you can't beat him.

"You want to participate in the Exchange Competition, are you sure?" the Head of the Element Department hesitated.

"I'm sure," Chen Xing nodded.

The Head sized him up, secretly marvelling.

Six months to Cultivate to the fourth level of the Divine Sea Realm, what kind of peerless Prodigy is this?

To be honest, he was envious. If the other's teacher wasn't Ye Jianxing, he would definitely try to snatch this student.

"Fine. Although the organizers have been decided, as the only Gold-medal Special Recruit, you inherently have a slot, so it meets the requirements," the Head of the Element Department nodded.

"Thank you, Teacher!" Chen Xing nodded.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, go back and prepare. Gather at Tianhe Square tomorrow; there will be a special vehicle arranged for you." The Head of the Element Department waved his hand.

"Of course, considering your unique status, you can also go there on your own."

"Okay, thank you, Teacher."

"..."

Actually, Chen Xing wanted to take the vehicle with everyone else; at least it would make him look like he fit in.

But on second thought, if he sat next to Qin Feng, he would inevitably be forced to consume a serving of dog food.

That torture wouldn't be as good as fighting a few rounds with Ye Jianxing in the Enlightenment Space; at least he could experience the pleasure of battle.

And it's not like he's the only special S-class.

Su He and Li Baxian were also S-class Espers. They also didn't follow the usual path and would travel to the competition site in their own Interstellar Trains.

"Also, I want to give you a reminder," the Head of the Element Department spoke again as Chen Xing reached the door.

"Once you're on the battlefield, you will inevitably be targeted by all parties. When that happens, hide if you can. You've just started and are too young; there's no shame in hiding."

"Don't worry, Teacher. Teacher Ye has already taught me about this," Chen Xing chuckled.

The Head of the Element Department was stunned for a moment, then laughed. "I see. It seems I was worrying too much. Go on then, just remember to arrive on time."

"Okay."