Chapter 81

In the middle of the camp, the names on the stone monument shone brightly.

Inside the stone monument, a natural mystical pattern array was in operation, absorbing the mystical energy from the heavens and earth, maintaining the names so they would not fade away.

It would only be replaced with the names of new participants when the next preliminary competition began.

During this period, the top twenty students would all enjoy the honor of having their names prominently displayed.

Carriages drove out of the camp one after another.

Vehicles from various academies, private schools, and gangs picked up their respective students and returned to the city.

"Let's go, kid, you really lost the bigger picture this time."

Sitting in the carriage, Ding San Shi glanced back at the names on the stone monument, still feeling a sense of frustration.

Lin Beichen sat in the carriage, saying nothing.

The carriage slowly drove out of the camp, speeding towards Yunmeng City.

The running of the swift beasts was both fast and steady, making the carriage feel like a luxury business car speeding on a highway, with almost no bumps felt.

Inside the carriage.

Mu Xinyue, Wu Xiaofang, Yue Hongxiang, and Lin Beichen sat quietly.

Wu Xiaofang looked uneasy, huddled in a corner, trembling with fear, afraid that Lin Beichen would cause trouble for him at this moment— he had already figured out that if he were really beaten up, the instructor Ding San Shi would not save him, as he had a premonition that Ding San Shi seemed to want to beat him even more than Lin Beichen did.

Mu Xinyue's gaze alternated between Yue Hongxiang and Lin Beichen.

Regret and jealousy gnawed at her heart like venomous snakes.

Yue Hongxiang had advanced.

Just because she gave Lin Beichen some wild fruits and vegetables.

The woman who was only fit to be a stepping stone on the stage had advanced.

And she herself had returned in defeat.

After the battle by the lake, Mu Xinyue had also thought about trying to win Lin Beichen's favor, but unfortunately, she had been rebuffed, and Lin Beichen had not been friendly to her.

Now, thinking back to her previous actions, she truly felt like she had lost the bigger picture.

She was utterly regretful.

But, there should still be a chance to turn things around.

"Don't rush, I need to slowly win him over."

Mu Xinyue silently told herself.

Suddenly, Ding San Shi's exclamation came from outside.

The carriage then came to an abrupt stop.

Caught off guard, Lin Beichen almost tumbled over.

Did we have a crash?

This thought instinctively popped into Lin Beichen's mind.

Soon, the carriage door opened, and Ding San Shi, with a strange expression, poked his head in and said, "Little scoundrel, come out for a moment."

Lin Beichen: "Who are you calling a little scoundrel?"

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"You."

Ding San Shi replied without hesitation.

"Oh..."

Lin Beichen then chuckled and jumped out of the carriage.

Outside the carriage.

The sun was setting in the west.

The scenery in the wilderness was filled with a raw and rugged atmosphere.

Two meters away, another carriage was parked.

A luxurious carriage.

Golden, ornate branches were carved on it, with a spacious carriage body, the family crest of the Thornbird, and a black flag with a red Thornbird emblem, as well as a four-meter-long Swift King Beast pulling it... All of these clearly indicated that this was the carriage of the Ling family, the largest family in Yunmeng City.

The Thornbird as a family totem was unique to the Ling family of Yunmeng City in the entire Windtalker Province.

As expected, Ling Chen came from the other side of the luxurious carriage and stood in front of Lin Beichen.

Under the golden light of the sunset, the girl's fair and beautiful face seemed to be gilded, appearing sacred and beautiful, like a fairy from the heavens. Even standing quietly without a word, she exuded an aura that made one want to bow at her feet.

But Lin Beichen had a constipated look on his face.

Sister, the training camp is over, and our grudges have been settled through those six badges. Let's part ways and not get entangled, okay?

"Thank you."

Ling Chen said coolly.

Oh.

High and cold CEO personality.

"You're welcome." Lin Beichen responded with an unhidden coldness.

Although he didn't know exactly what she was thanking him for, he wanted to quickly end the conversation and go their separate ways.

"Are you... really amnesiac?"

Ling Chen asked.

"Uh-huh."

Lin Beichen replied half-heartedly.

"I really envy you." Ling Chen said.

"Huh?"

Lin Beichen was taken aback, not understanding what the girl meant.

Ling Chen didn't explain further and said, "Did my actions over these ten days cause you any trouble?"

Lin Beichen felt a surge of joy.

This tone, this rhythm was just right.

This was clearly a sign of a breakup.

Hurry up and break up.

He said with great anticipation, "Yes, yes... it was indeed a big trouble."

Ling Chen said coolly, "I was wrong... but I'm sorry, I won't change."

Huh?

Lin Beichen instantly had a 'elderly man on the subway looking at the phone' expression.

Why the roundabout way?

"So, please be prepared, I will still come to see you often."

Ling Chen finished speaking, and her aura suddenly changed, switching to her sweet and innocent personality. Before Lin Beichen could react, she pounced and gave him a deep hug, then tiptoed and kissed his right cheek.

"Brother Chen, I'm leaving a mark on you, remember to think of me all the time."

In her second personality state, Ling Chen's eyes curved into charming crescents.

Lin Beichen didn't say anything.

The moment the red lips touched his cheek, a sweet sensation spread.

Two thoughts instantly popped into Lin Beichen's mind.

"Ah, she actually licked me? It felt like an electric shock?"

This was the first thought.

"This bitch, she... she actually took advantage of me again?"

This was the second thought.

The first thought was a man's hormonal instinct.

The second thought was a steel otaku's instinct.

And it instantly overpowered the first thought.

Driven by the second thought, he subconsciously pushed her away.

Ling Chen was pushed back.

She looked up at Lin Beichen, initially a bit hurt, but then her expression changed, and her eyes grew stern.

Is there a killing aura?

Lin Beichen felt a chill.

In his mind, the image of Shen Fei, who had become invincible after being possessed, suddenly appeared. A fleeting, strange power that had appeared in Ling Chen had directly broken Shen Fei's arms...

"Ahahaha, I was just joking."

Lin Beichen laughed.

He cleverly said, "How can I let a girl take the initiative? Of course, I will take the initiative to find you."

Ling Chen's state instantly stabilized in her sweet and innocent personality.

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

She smiled brightly at Lin Beichen and said, "Brother Chen, you must keep your word."

With that, she turned and got into the luxurious carriage.

Under the sunset, the carriage sped away.

Lin Beichen stood there, feeling extremely melancholic.

"Karmic entanglement."

He lamented in his heart, "Why am I so handsome? Being handsome is one thing, but being so smart and talented, how can other men live?"

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