Chapter 118: Murong Wan's Gift

After finishing the fifth-rank battle pill, Lu Xun simply tidied up and hurried out.

"It's Lu Xun."

"Who is he waiting for?"

Below the female dormitory building, several passing female students saw Lu Xun waiting there and couldn't help envy the person Lu Xun was waiting for.

Soon, they knew who Lu Xun was waiting for.

Murong Wan.

Today is the last day before the secret realm examination; Lu Xun intends to give Murong Wan two of the battle pills he refined.

As soon as she saw Lu Xun, Murong Wan's mind involuntarily recalled that night a few days ago; her cheeks warmed slightly and her heartbeat quickened unconsciously.

She instinctively looked away, not daring to meet Lu Xun's gaze, fearing his scorching eyes would see through her thoughts.

Her steps also unconsciously stopped.

It seemed she feared getting close to Lu Xun again.

"Miss Murong, these are two battle pills. Taking this one can boost combat power severalfold in a short time; this one can be used to smash people..."

Lu Xun strode forward, without further ado seized her slender soft hand, and shoved the two battle pills contained in the jade bottle into her palm.

Murong Wan felt helpless; after their third intimate encounter, even in public Lu Xun dared to have such uninhibited physical contact with her.

"What relationship do they have..."

"Didn't they say Lu Xun has a girlfriend?"

Not far away, a few female students' whispers came.

Lu Xun having a girlfriend, and that girlfriend being the campus belle of Qingxu Academy, is no secret at Beidou University.

At least, the students who pay attention to Lu Xun know this.

Now, however, he is being intimate with Murong Wan, naturally drawing many inquisitive glances.

Murong Wan heard their discussion, her pretty face blushed slightly, and she hastily withdrew her hand.

Even after the third time, deep down Murong Wan did not want others to know about their relationship.

She herself is a very traditional woman.

"Tomorrow's examination, do your best!"

Lu Xun also did not intend to linger.

After delivering the battle pills to Murong Wan, he still had to go deliver a few to Chu Youqing.

So, after giving Murong Wan a bit of encouragement, Lu Xun prepared to leave.

There are too many students coming and going nearby; many things are inconvenient to say here.

"Wait."

Murong Wan suddenly called out to him.

Lu Xun turned back.

Murong Wan put the jade bottle into her pocket, then took off a necklace from her goose‑white snowy neck.

It was a chain forged of star gold, bearing a small red‑gold sword about five centimeters long.

She lightly pinched the hilt with her fingertips and slowly drew the blade—originally the outer gold was merely the scabbard; the true sword body is a dull bronze color, simple and unadorned, even somewhat dim.

To Lu Xun, this small sword felt as if made of bronze, hence the outer handsome red‑gold sheath, which also serves as protection.

Bronze is actually not its natural color, for it is the result of copper oxidation.

Like unearthed bronze artifacts from ancient times, if they are continually wiped and maintained throughout the ages, bronze is actually red‑gold.

Displayed at home, it shines brightly, extraordinarily splendid.

"This is a mysterious small sword my father once obtained by chance on the Starry Sky Ancient Road; after infusing it with energy in advance, it can be controlled with a sword art."

Murong whispered an explanation, fingertips lightly stroking the blade: "My father once slew a Four‑Realm foreign tribe with this sword… Now, I give it to you."

She sheathed the small sword again and handed it over together with the necklace.

Lu Xun was startled.

Is this... a gift for me?

Seeing how solemn Murong Wan is, this small sword must be extraordinary.

Murong Zhan once used it to slay a Four‑Realm foreign tribe.

Even if Murong Zhan is a Four‑Realm master, this alone shows the sword's preciousness.

Furthermore, given the sword's special use, it should have been given by Murong Zhan to Murong Wan for self‑defense.

To Murong Wan, it means a great deal; in a sense it is equivalent to a family heirloom.

Now, however, she is going to give it to me!

Lu Xun hesitated a moment, then accepted it.

Around, many students were already peeking at the two; if he refused, it would embarrass Murong Wan.

The necklace is very light.

It still retains Murong Wan's residual warmth.

Just thinking that this necklace was previously worn by Murong Wan around her neck, Lu Xun's heart involuntarily stirred.

Murong Wan is truly too perfect; so perfect that even though Lu Xun has already been with her three times, she can still make his heart sway, each touch feeling as thrilling as a first encounter.

In fact, after having tasted her, Lu Xun will not feel the slightest boredom; on the contrary, he will become ever more enamored of her.

"Let me help you put it on."

Murong Wan said softly.

"Okay."

Lu Xun agreed.

Murong Wan picked up the necklace, stood on tiptoe, and wrapped her hands around his neck.

At close range, her skin was smooth as jade, a faint fragrance lingered with her breath, every part captivating the heart.

Lu Xun's Adam's apple twitched, a part of his body tensed subtly, and the familiar heat in his heart surged again.

"How about we go to the cultivation chamber tonight to practice sword?"

Lu Xun sent her a voice transmission.

Practice sword!

These two words made Murong Wan pause her action.

A blush rose on her cheeks.

Last time, at the Star Moon Pavilion, the two of them, while practicing sword, ended up having a problem.

"Click!"

She fastened the necklace, gave no reply, turned and entered the dormitory building.

Alright.

She misunderstood.

Strictly speaking, there was no misunderstanding.

Because Lu Xun indeed had that thought.

"She is my aunt."

Seeing the female students around looking at him oddly, Lu Xun explained with a smile.

"Oh."

Those female students suddenly realized, and then withdrew their odd gazes.

Lu Xun wasn't mistaken either; if he married Chu Youqing, Murong Wan would indeed be his aunt.

But thinking this way... Lu Xun's heart inexplicably grew hotter, and his desire to practice sword with Murong Wan grew stronger.

After thinking, Lu Xun still sent Murong Wan a message.

His real purpose wasn't to practice sword, but to also teach Murong Wan the Divine Trace Steps.

Movement techniques are still extremely useful.

Especially when facing stronger foes.

If you can't meet force with force, then rely on movement to maneuver.

If you can't win, you can also use superb movement techniques to flee.

"Lu Xun, where did you get such good stuff? You must have spent a lot of money."

Half an hour later, outside Qingxu Academy, Chu Youqing felt a pang of sympathy for Lu Xun's wallet.

To help her achieve a good ranking in the secret realm examination and equip her with more means to handle danger, Lu Xun has indeed racked his brains lately.

He has prepared especially many trump cards for her and Murong Wan.

"This is a transmission stone; after entering the secret realm, send me a transmission, and I'll come find you."

"Mm!"

Lu Xun gave Chu Youqing several transmission stones.

Mobile phones have no signal in the secret realm.

Using transmission stones is the best option, though they can't provide instant communication like mobile phones.

"Alright, the teacher still needs to teach me magical treasure control; I'll go in first."

"Okay."

Chu Youqing was about to turn and leave, hesitated a moment, then stepped forward and gave Lu Xun a small hug.

Lu Xun blinked in surprise.

Immediately, he also lightly embraced her.

"Alright."

A few minutes later, seeing more and more students around, Chu Youqing said with a flushed face.

Lu Xun's hug, he wouldn't let go.

"Come on."

"Mm."

Lu Xun finally let go of her.

Chu Youqing turned and entered the school.

After settling everything, Lu Xun didn't go to Qingbei Street, but headed straight back to Beidou University.

The He family raised the bounty on his life to twenty units of Dark Energy, and Lu Xun worried someone might take a risky chance.

Although with his current strength he wouldn't fear a fourth-realm assassin, the examination is imminent, so there's no need to waste energy and trump cards on a fourth-realm assassin.

"Lu, is that you?"

Just as he was about to leave, a pleasant female voice rang out.

Lu Xun turned his head, seeing Aodaili walking toward him with a look of surprise and joy.

This blonde, blue-eyed Western beauty today was especially radiant, sunlight dancing on her soft golden hair, her azure eyes brimming with a gentle smile.