The young girl tried to blow away the scorch marks on her sleeve with the wind, but it was useless.
Xu Chuyao laughed twice at the awkward gesture.
โSpirit Snake, this thing was never worth keeping anyway. Iโll just go back and change.โ
If this had happened before, the name Spirit Snake alone would have earned at least ten points on the bad guy scale. But now, Shen Ning simply let out a faint sigh.
The sexually repressed shadow suspected she might have been brainwashed by the Snow Councilโs mind control. โChuyao, how can you not cherish such a good opportunity to make connections?โ
They walked back to the girlsโ dormitory together, strolling along the hallway.
โThen, good night~โ
โGood night, good nightโโ
Xu Chuyao hung onto Mi Xiaoluโs little hand and ran off. After todayโs hectic events, she was really exhausted and decided to go rest.
Shen Ning stood in the hallway for a moment, watching until her friendโs figure completely disappeared from sight.
โWhat are you doing? I already said good night means no kissing. If you donโt kiss, then what was the good night for?โ The sexually repressed shadow was frustrated. โYou can only kiss if itโs a mission; no mission means no kiss.โ
โWell then, what if you donโt have any missions at all?โ
Shen Ning fiddled with her fingers, then turned and headed back to her own room. Honestly, she was debating whether or not to go after her friend, but Chuyao had already run too far ahead.
โThereโll be a next time.โ
The night was a strange thing. Xu Chuyao felt very tired while outside, but as soon as she lay down, she suddenly felt energized.
โNing, did you hear? I made Third Rank!โ
The moment she was awake, she couldnโt wait to brag.
Mi Xiaolu had just finished writing her weekly journal and tucked her diary back into her bag. She took off her shoes and slowly climbed into bed, glancing at her roommate.
โI heard, but the training ground was too crowded. It was hard to get a spot outside.โ
โWell, then youโre lucky. I can show you nowโฆโ
Xu Chuyao reached out to show her, but the moment she noticed the scorch mark on her sleeve, she hesitated and put her hand down.
โForget it. Itโs hard to really practice in the dormitory. Better to wait for tomorrow.โ
Mi Xiaolu also noticed the blackened patch on Chuyaoโs sleeve. โYou burned your own clothes?โ
โItโs just a little bit. Didnโt hold it right. The main reason is this: when Spirit Power is released from the body, initially itโs pure Spirit Power, just like Second Rank. Then it gradually converts into elements. Thereโs a brief transition period.โ
Xu Chuyao explained while gesturing, showing how Spirit Power flowed from the body and transformed into lightning elements. At the training ground, she had danced with the electricity after transformation, accidentally scraping her sleeve.
โSo why was it just the robe that got burned?โ
โSpirit Power is really strange.โ Mi Xiaolu, a late Second Rank Spirit Power User, said with a sense of awe.
โYeah, right!โ
Xu Chuyao had originally planned to tell the story of the Twin Star Townโs great battle with the Yang Demon, but after some thought, she realized there wasnโt much substance and gave up.
โTodayโs story is boring. Next time, Iโll tell you about the Solar Project!โ
โThanks, buddy.โ
It wasnโt a genuine thank you.
Lying on her bed, Xu Chuyao did one last thing before sleepโplaying on her phone. As she expected, the โThunder-loving Great Huo Girlโ had become the hottest topic at school today. The straightforward students said they really wanted to try that thunder.
However, the global number one was still Wen Fang, who was now still paralyzed in the hospital.
Cheng Li and other classmates were giving Xu Chuyao advice, suggesting she assemble some practical elemental skills.
Some suggested creating a lightning ball that moves quickly along the ground, emitting the shrill sound of a thousand cicadas.
Others proposed a โLightning Blade,โ capable of wiping out everything, attacking fiercely with an electrified edge.
Still others recommended a mighty thunder stomp that causes a shockwave, dealing damage to nearby enemies while raising a Spirit Power Shield to prevent falling.
Xu Chuyao appreciated her classmatesโ enthusiastic suggestions but didnโt adopt a single one.
Because Chuyao wasnโt a competitive person; she wouldnโt train specific skills just for her own desireโit all depended on luck and the systemโs summons.
After playing on her phone for a while, she was satisfied and went to sleep.
Zzzz
โWe caught one of our colleagues, Wen Fang, the town guardian of Twin Star Town at the Central Districtโs edge.โ
โWho?โ
โWen Fangโฆ no, she should be called Prada Lady.โ
โWhy didnโt you just say that earlier? Nobody knows who she really is by her real name.โ
Several voices exchanged heated discussion over a special radio.
โI donโt understand. Prada Lady has always been a staunch realistโif she doesnโt see any advantage, she wouldnโt act. Why did something happen at this moment?โ
โShe really didnโt take action, but sheโs getting closer to Center City, and the one catching Wen Fang is our old friend from the AcademyโXu Chuyao.โ
โYou mean that white-haired girlโฆโ
โThe same one from our Academy.โ
There was a brief silence over the radio.
โBy the way,โ the voice continued, โpeople from Twin Star Town said there was a fierce wind and thunder battle today, and the big-breasted one was controlling the storm.โ
The radio erupted: โYou mean our brilliant archenemy is now both brave and skillful?โ
There was no response from the other side, but that wasnโt really a question.
Half a minute later, a male voice sounded, โLetโs talk about some good news. How are the people in the Research Institute doing? Any progress?โ
โItโs only been a few days. Donโt rush. After all, Moros is more anxious than anyone.โ
Laughter filled the radio, lifting the mood.
There wasnโt any good news, but being able to laugh at others still helped.
Indonesia, Southern Region, Valhalla Research Institute
Barf was feeling pretty good these days. The first few days were quiet, and he wandered around the common areas, meeting some โcolleagues.โ Besides the usual staff, he had come into contact with two key people.
Goli, in charge of security and emergency handling, was the main security supervisor of the institute. He was the man who had escorted Barf here. Barf was a bit afraid of himโalways dressed in a dark suit, polite on the surface, but if business went wrong, he could be ruthless.
Luen, the supervisor of Laboratory One, was the leading figure at the institute. Rumor had it that he was originally from the Bokmogen familyโs research department, recruited here because of his extensive experimental experience. Most of his attention was on his work. At first, Barf didnโt even understand why he was assigned here or why the experimental project had changed so much.
A few days ago, Barf had heard from insiders that the previous valley instituteโs supervisor had made a huge mistake, causing a massive explosion.
โFord?โ
โNo, it was someone named Axe Wei Chun.โ
โDonโt know him. Thatโs why I say, if Ford was the supervisor, things wouldnโt be so chaotic.โ Luen held a precious test tube, standing still as if watching the peak. โBack then, Ford and I were on the same team. We had many happy times together.โ
โGot it. Iโll listen to your stories another time.โ Barf looked around to confirm Goli was not nearby, then cautiously approached. โI want to ask about the experiment we did todayโฆโ
Yes, today he finally began his own work. Early this morning, a helicopter landed on the small hill, delivering five smart people. Goli asked him to plant Soul Guidance on these people, so that no matter what happens, theyโd maintain a spirit of exploration.
Barf naturally accepted.
โHow long does it last?โ
โUsually about a week. Because this is a subconscious influence, and the subject is very low profile in daily lifeโฆโ
Before he could finish, Goli pulled him into Laboratory One. Barf witnessed an astonishing sightโa living person slowly transformed, their whole body covered in mineral-like growths, before instantly being incinerated.
No one explained it to him, but no one scolded him either. That night, restless and unable to sleep, he went to ask the experiment supervisor.
Luen patted his shoulder: โDonโt worry, that normal person will come back. By then, it depends on whether your abilities work. Good luck.โ
After yesterdayโs wild celebration, school life went on as usual.
The only difference was that Teacher Hu once again found a reason to encourage everyone to train harder.
โLook at Xu Chuyao. Sheโs the same age as you, but how hard does she work? Maybe you donโt see it, but sheโs been secretly training. Thereโs an old saying: one minute on stage takes ten years off stage. If you want to be like her, you have to give it your all. Heaven rewards effort!โ
The only teacher who didnโt hype everyone up was Li Xuefan, the Culture teacher.
โClass, Iโve already finished reviewing your weekly journals. Most students focused on yesterdayโs training ground experience.โ
Saying this, her lips curled almost into a smile.
At the thought that their beloved Chuyao had become the center of everyoneโs attentionโeven Culture teacher Li Xuefan couldnโt help but praise her.
โAlright then, for this weekโs culture assignment, I want everyone to make sentences using the words โthunderโ and โelectricityโโat least ten sentences with those words.โ
The students of Class 3-1 groaned, their brains feeling fried.
Fortunately, Shen Ning didnโt have class, so she didnโt have to worry about homework. But she had her own worriesโabout the plan they discussed yesterday, to try kissing her girlfriend goodnight.
โFailed again todayโฆโ
โSounds like you already gave up.โ The sexually repressed shadow chuckled. โYou didnโt even try, how could it work?โ
But Shen Ning couldnโt be blamed, because after lunch, Xu Chuyao went straight back to the dorm and hadnโt come out yet.
Dinner was only at five oโclock, and the sun was still high. She just couldnโt bring herself to go say goodnight.
โYeah, Chuyao is too wild.โ
The sexually repressed shadow nodded, then suddenly thought of something.
โTell me, with Chuyaoโs cunning personality, do you think next time she might just shock you all of a sudden?โ
Lying in bed, Shen Ning casually traced invisible patterns.
โWhat?โ
โImpossible,โ the sexually repressed shadow jumped up, โChuyao has a golden heart. I donโt think sheโd do something like that. If she really did, then youโve gone too far.โ
The shadow coldly smirked: โWhat does it matter to me? Iโm always messing around. Chuyao is used to it and wouldnโt make such a move. But Chuyao is unpredictable, and this kind of thing happens naturally.โ
Chuyao had just reached Third Rank, skillfully using Wind Element to keep Shen Ning helpless. Now that Chuyao herself was Third Rank, itโd be rude not to return the favor.
โSometimes she might just randomly shock you. If you donโt stop her, you better watch outโif you get too close, you might get electrocuted to death!โ
Shen Ning looked suspiciously at the poster on the wall.
โGetting electrocuted to death?โ
โNext time on the mission, youโll find out. Donโt think five-star missions are just about romance.โ
โTold you, if youโd worked hard earlier, Chuyao wouldnโt have learned electricity so fast. Now look at youโget zapped!โ