"Mu Liufeng! Mu Liufeng!"
The entire arena was like a pot of boiling water, with everyone chanting Mu Liufeng's name.
One against five, a miraculous victory!
Mu Liufeng was indeed a miracle-maker.
"Let's go. There’s no need to watch anymore."
Gu Tengfeng's expression was grim. Watching too long might cause Mu Liufeng's shadow to linger in his team's minds.
The team members followed Gu Tengfeng out of the arena, with Ling Feng walking at the back. He glanced at Yue Yunlan and noticed she had spotted him too, nodding and smiling at him.
However, her smile carried a deeper meaning.
Ling Feng understood; it was a silent question.
Now that you've seen how formidable the Central Court sword team is, are you afraid?
Ling Feng's lips curved into a slight smile, and with his eyes, he conveyed to Yue Yunlan: I, Ling Feng, never fear!
Qin Wanwan witnessed this exchange and naturally assumed Yue Yunlan and Ling Feng were flirting with each other.
"Hmph!" Qin Wanwan bit her lip and quickly walked over to Ling Feng, grabbing his arm. "Some people can't take their eyes off a pretty face!"
"Uh..." Ling Feng touched his nose and just shook his head with a smile, saying nothing.
Qin Wanwan furrowed her brows, lowered her voice, and leaned close to Ling Feng's ear, whispering, "Be honest, do you like her?"
This was a sharp question!
The people around them couldn't help but turn their heads to look.
Due to Qin Wanwan's lowered voice and slightly muffled words, Ouyang Jing and the others heard it as "Do you like me?"
Is this a confession?
For a moment, these guys were stunned. The boss really was the boss. While others struggled to pursue female students, he was being pursued by a beauty!
And not just any beauty, but Qin Wanwan, the most beautiful yellow-tier student in East Court.
Feeling the ambiguous stares from those around him, Ling Feng's forehead went dark, and he got goosebumps all over.
What kind of stares are these?
Especially from Feng Mo and Yu Sixian—so annoying!
"Feelings like affection are hard to define," Ling Feng sighed, frowning slightly as he responded evasively. "If you must think that way, then yes, I suppose I do like her. A woman like Miss Yue is attractive to any normal man, and I am a normal man."
After experiencing countless lifetimes in the Sword Tower of Wind and Thunder, even the dullest of emotions had finally awakened in Ling Feng.
He could tell that Qin Wanwan probably had feelings for him.
However, he couldn't bear the burden of her affections and had no intention of getting involved in romantic matters.
Rather than letting Qin Wanwan hold onto false hopes, it was better to let her give up entirely.
"Oh, so they were talking about Yue Yunlan, the number one beauty of the Central Court."
The guys around them finally understood.
Indeed, Yue Yunlan had shown an unusual interest in Ling Feng during the joint event of the five courts.
If anyone said there wasn't something special between them, these guys definitely wouldn't believe it.
Qin Wanwan's expression visibly dimmed, but she quickly forced a smile. "So you really like Yue Yunlan, huh? Well, she is the number one beauty of the Central Court and the young lady of the Cangqiong Sect. How could you not like her?"
Her face remained cheerfully bright as she leaned closer to Ling Feng again, whispering in his ear, "I knew it! If you like her, maybe I can help you. After all, I'm a girl too. I understand these things!"
A fragrant scent enveloped Ling Feng, and a few strands of her hair tickled his neck, making him feel itchy. From an outsider's perspective, it looked as if they were already...
Ling Feng was taken aback. Qin Wanwan's reaction was completely unexpected.
She wants to help me pursue Yue Yunlan? Does she have nothing better to do?
The saying "a woman's heart is as deep as the ocean" rang true. Ling Feng couldn't see through Qin Wanwan's forced smile and the bitterness behind her laughter...
Ling Feng's lips twitched awkwardly. "We'll see about that. Hehe..."
"No need to be so formal with me. It's not like I'm dying to help you!" Qin Wanwan shot Ling Feng a sly glance, her grin turning mischievous. "Think about it. If you manage to win over the Central Court's number one beauty, wouldn't that shatter their sword team's morale? When you face off against them, Yue Yunlan probably won't go all out. Her teammates will be too distracted to focus, giving you a much better shot at victory!"
Qin Wanwan's analysis made even Gu Tengfeng's eyes twitch.
That's why they say, "A bee's sting is deadly, but a woman's heart is lethal!"
Qin Wanwan's plan to crush the Central Court's morale was clever indeed!
And it wasn't exactly sneaky, considering you can't control matters of the heart...
Ling Feng nearly choked on his own breath. "So you're suggesting I use my charms as a weapon? You've got quite the imagination!"
Ling Feng was at a loss. How does this woman's mind work?
Qin Wanwan laughed heartily, but inside, she was filled with bitterness and disappointment.
She had no intention of helping Ling Feng pursue Yue Yunlan; it was just that her inner fantasy had been shattered. Did she really need to end up crying like those petty women?
Hmph, that was definitely not Qin Wanwan's style at all!
Qin Wanwan maintained her smile, casually stating, "Well, I need to head back and do some planning. See you later!"
With that, she dashed off towards her residence as if fleeing.
Liu Yunfei sighed and quickly bid farewell to Ling Feng and the others before chasing after Qin Wanwan.
"Brother Feng, it looks like that girl might have a crush on you," Yu Sixian remarked casually.
"I know," Ling Feng shook his head. "But right now, I have only one goal: to become stronger!"
He needed to become stronger. He needed strength!
Strength to deal with the Yan family in the Eastern Capital!
Strength to deal with the sacred land of the demon race!
And strength to find his grandfather Ling Kun, whose whereabouts remained unknown!
Even the mysterious Blood of the Emperor coursing through him felt like an invisible hand shaping his future, leaving him breathless at the mere thought.
All of this demanded immense strength!
As he was now, he wasn't suited or entitled to indulge in personal affairs.
"You men are always focused on fighting and killing!" Xue Xiaolin, the only woman in the team, couldn't help but sigh softly while looking somewhat resentful at Gu Tengfeng.
"Ahem... What's all this about? Get your butts back and train!" Gu Tengfeng's face reddened. "Twenty times the weight, go!"
"Yes, sir!" The team members nodded heavily. After witnessing Mu Liufeng's prowess, they dared not waste even a moment longer.
If they wanted to surpass the Central Court's Sword Team, it was all about practice, practice, and more practice!