Chapter 40

The pale golden aura receded like a tide, and Gorin added, "Oh, right, please convey my father's greetings to President Lucia and thank her father, the former president of the Swiftwind Guild, for his care for the Bond Guild back then!"

After saying this, Gorin walked away, leaving Luo Feng with a puzzled look on his face.

From what he understood, Gorin's father seemed to be someone from the Bond Guild that sponsored the internal competition of the academy. What was his relationship with Sister Lucia?

After submitting the report, Luo Feng's task was complete, and he could enjoy the weekend. As usual, he went to the Saint De Magic and Martial Academy to pick up Qiqi.

The little beauty was already waiting at the entrance of the girls' dormitory, eagerly looking forward to the weekend, which was the happiest time for her. Since entering Saint De Academy, she had fewer opportunities to see Luo Feng.

Beside her was a heavily made-up girl, Qiqi's roommate, named Tracy. She also had plans with someone else and was waiting at the entrance.

Having lived in the same dormitory for so long, Tracy naturally knew who Qiqi was waiting for. She couldn't help but grumble, "Qiqi, what's so good about your Brother Feng? He's not very impressive, and he's at the Starlight Academy, even in the basic class. Oh, I don't know how you can fancy him. We are mages, excellent and noble female mages, and you are so beautiful. There are so many people chasing you at Saint De Academy, from both the martial arts and magic departments, many of whom are both powerful and handsome. You could easily find a better boyfriend. Even my Sandy is much better than him. Why stick to one tree just because he's from your hometown?"

Qiqi frowned, "Tracy, don't talk about him like that. Brother Feng is the best to me. No one else can fit in my heart besides him!"

"Of course he's good to you, because he's a toad and you're a swan. A swan and a toad will never be happy together. I advise you to..." Tracy stopped because Qiqi was staring at her angrily, and she swallowed the rest of her words, "Alright, alright, your Brother Feng is the best man in the world. Fine!"

"That's right, he is!" Qiqi said firmly, "And he's not weak at all. One day, Brother Feng will be stronger than anyone at Saint De Academy!"

She had always believed in Luo Feng. Even when he was a young boy suffering from a disease that made it hard for him to practice martial arts, she still had great hope for him. After Luo Feng woke up from his inexplicable coma, his illness was cured, and his strength grew rapidly. Qiqi's rapid progress later on was also due to the magic theories he taught her. Therefore, Qiqi believed that Luo Feng would one day soar to great heights.

Of course, Tracy was dismissive and sneered, "Right, him, a basic class student at Starlight Academy. I think you're just dreaming!"

Qiqi huffed, "We'll see, Tracy. Don't be surprised when you have to eat your words!"

At that moment, the little beauty's tense face relaxed, and a sweet smile appeared on her face. Seeing her expression, Tracy knew what had happened.

Looking ahead, she indeed saw Luo Feng's figure approaching.

The little beauty happily walked forward, holding Luo Feng's arm, "Brother Feng, you're here?"

Luo Feng smiled, "Yeah, I had something to do today, so I'm a bit late. Qiqi, did you wait long?"

Qiqi shook her head, "No, I just got to the dormitory entrance a little while ago."

The two walked side by side toward the entrance, drawing envious glances from many boys.

Qiqi was quite popular at Saint De Academy. Mages were rare, and her magic level was considered excellent among the first-year students. She was also exceptionally talented and a top beauty. Rarity made her even more valuable, and she quickly became famous after entering the academy, becoming the first-year beauty queen and attracting many suitors, all of whom she rejected.

Later, those suitors found out that the little beauty mage already had a boyfriend.

"That guy, is he Qiqi's boyfriend? He doesn't look like much."

"Indeed, he's from Starlight Academy and is in the basic class."

"How did he manage to win Qiqi? It's not scientific. I'm handsome, charming, and known as the 'White Dragon of the Waves,' and even I was rejected by her!"

"Ah, it's because he's from her hometown. He got the first chance, and Qiqi is devoted. If I had met her first, it would have been different!"

"I don't believe it. People change. If he's just a basic class student at Starlight Academy, he'll eventually be dumped by Qiqi. No girl likes someone weaker than herself!"

"..."

Saint De Academy was better than Starlight Academy, and the first-year beauty queen being taken was naturally frustrating. They all maliciously criticized, and some of these harsh words reached the two.

Qiqi was very worried and looked at Luo Feng, seeing him frown without saying anything.

Thinking he was angry, she tentatively said, "Brother Feng, I'm sorry. Those guys are just talking nonsense. Don't take it to heart."

Luo Feng snapped back to reality, "Huh? What are you talking about?"

He had been distracted, thinking about the encounter with Gorin, the class president of Class 2, and the relationship between the Bond Guild and Lucia. He hadn't paid attention to the comments from the students at Saint De Academy.

Hearing Qiqi's explanation, Luo Feng understood and laughed, "Ha, it's boring. Qiqi, I thought it was something serious. Do you think I would be upset over this?"

Since practicing the Ancient Heaven-Defying Technique and defeating Gavin, Wells, and Ryan, Luo Feng had become increasingly confident and didn't care about whether he was a match for Qiqi.

What he was thinking about now was Gorin.

This guy was stronger than any opponent he had faced before, much stronger. His aura already had a metallic quality. If the sponsored competition were to take place, he might not be able to beat him.

Back at Lucia's house, the beautiful president was already cooking. Every weekend, Lucia would put aside her guild affairs and cook personally, without fail. She also took meticulous care of Luo Feng, treating him like her own brother. Even if she had personal motives for nurturing him, this warmth still made Luo Feng feel at home, and he was particularly concerned about Lucia's affairs.

While Qiqi went to set the table, Luo Feng approached Lucia, who was wearing an apron and looked like a homely lady, "Sister Lucia, can I ask you something?"

Lucia looked up, wiping the sweat from her temple, "Of course, go ahead."

"Do you know someone named Gorin? He's in our first-year Class 2."

Hearing this name, Lucia's smile suddenly froze, "What about him?"

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