Chapter 222: The Reason That Forces Me to Leave

Inside Huo Wu's boudoir.

"You never intended to leave Blazing Academy?" Qin Jian frowned and asked.

Huo Wu was slightly startled, then suddenly turned her head to look at him.

Bathed in the setting sun, she looked just like a Flame Goddess bathed in divine light.

"Unless... there is a reason that forces me to leave..." Her gaze met Qin Jian's directly, brave and fearless.

Instead, it was Qin Jian's gaze that dodged slightly, not meeting Huo Wu's eyes.

"What is it that you want? Or rather, what is it you want to do in this world? What do you live for?"

Qin Jian asked a question he had also asked Shui Bing'er and Zhu Zhuqing.

But unlike those two, Huo Wu didn't even think about it, saying as a matter of course: "Of course I do whatever I want to do, and do whatever I like to do."

This is the greatest advantage of a thick-skinned personality; she simply doesn't overthink things, and her thoughts and actions all follow her heart.

Of course, there is also a downside: such seemingly stubborn and overbearing behavior actually lacks real conviction, making it easy to be influenced by those around her.

Qin Jian actually quite likes this personality of hers—daring to love and hate, straightforward and cheerful, not so tangled up in her heart; she just does what she wants, how wonderful.

He stepped forward and embraced her from behind.

There were no unnecessary movements; the two of them just bathed in the afterglow of the sunset, quietly watching the scenery.

Such an atmosphere, such tranquility, was even more heart-stirring than the countless nights in the Fire Prison that felt a bit shameful to recall.

Huo Wu felt she was going to get drunk.

The person wasn't drunk, but the heart was already intoxicated.

This is the most magical and beautiful thing, the romance between a man and a woman that countless people yearn for.

There was nothing particularly worth describing about this night; after all, it wasn't the first time the two had slept together, as they had already done so many times in the Fire Prison.

The only difference was that sleeping on the bed Huo Wu had used since childhood brought a strange sense of satisfaction, so Qin Jian just quietly held Huo Wu and slept for the night.

"I'm leaving..."

The next evening, at the entrance of Blazing Academy, Huo Wu was seeing Qin Jian off.

As for why it was the next evening, they had simply made up for what they hadn't done at night during the day...

"No need to be like this, won't we be able to meet in Heaven Dou City very soon? You all are also setting off to prepare for the preliminary rounds, right?"

Seeing Huo Wu with her head lowered and looking a bit sad, Qin Jian gently stroked her cheek and said: "I'm at an academy in Heaven Dou City called Shrek, you can come find me when you're free, uh..."

He regretted it the moment he said it. It had been so hard for Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing to seem to reach some consensus and stop starting an Asura Field at every turn, but if a Huo Wu suddenly appeared to join in, that scene... it would be an all-out brawl...

Sure enough, Huo Wu's expression brightened upon hearing his words: "That's true, we will be able to meet in Heaven Dou City soon, and I will go find you ahead of time then."

It wasn't just her; Shui Bing'er would also be coming to Heaven Dou City with the Tianshui Team...

Qin Jian's face turned pale, as if he saw dark clouds covering the entire sky of Heaven Dou City.

"Qin Jian."

Huo Wu waved her hand in front of his eyes, pouting slightly: "What? You don't want me to come find you?"

"How could that be?!"

Qin Jian's survival instinct had been honed through countless Asura Fields; it was nothing if not proficient.

He took half a step forward, pulled Huo Wu fiercely into his arms, and whispered in her ear: "I was just feeling a bit down at the thought of having to be apart from you for a while."

Huo Wu's eyes immediately softened, and then a warm, gentle sensation appeared on Qin Jian's cheek.

"You should go quickly, otherwise you won't even reach the next small town today and will have to spend the night outside," she urged.

"A kiss on the cheek isn't enough..."

Qin Jian looked at her red lips with a burning gaze.

Huo Wu said shyly: "This is the academy entrance, there are so many people watching us."

"My fearless Huo Wu also has times when she's afraid?" Qin Jian chuckled.

Sure enough, the next moment Huo Wu glared: "Who said I was afraid!"

Then, without another word, Huo Wu grabbed Qin Jian by the collar and kissed him fiercely.

After a round of Exchange, both were extremely proficient, which also left the onlookers stunned; they had never seen such a fiery scene.

As their lips parted, a thin thread connected them, showing how invested they both were.

Once done, Huo Wu realized just how outrageous a thing she had just done.

"I... I'm leaving first..."

As the one seeing him off, she didn't even wait for Qin Jian to leave first, but instead rushed back in a flurry.

Qin Jian watched her back gradually disappear around the corner, couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, and then turned and left.

It took him another two weeks to return to the Sunset Forest.

Just as he arrived outside the Poison Array, he heard Dugu Bo's voice come over: "Little Monster, your monster companion is back."

"Old Monster, it just so happens your poison is almost cured. The remaining parts are too deep-rooted to be cleared, so I should head back to the academy," Tang San's voice came out.

Hearing this dialogue, Qin Jian felt a chill run through his entire body; this "Old Monster" and "Little Monster" calling was just too intimate.

Someone who didn't know might think they were in love... love comes too fast like... *cough*...

"Don't say that, I really am a bit reluctant to see you go, Little Monster..."

Dugu Bo's voice grew closer: "But the Elite Soul Master Tournament for all the academies on the Dalu is about to begin; you really shouldn't miss such a grand event."

A sad story of having to part ways because of the Spirit Master Tournament...

Qin Jian suddenly raised his voice: "Senior Dugu, why don't you just come to our Shrek Academy and be an Advanced Consultant? That way it would also be convenient to detoxify Dugu Yan, and you wouldn't have to be apart."

Hum.

With a soft sound, the poison mist parted, and Dugu Bo walked out together with Tang San.

"Eh? It's been a while, your soul power level seems to have improved quite a bit."

As a Title Douluo, Dugu Bo's perception of soul power levels is indeed sharp.

Tang San immediately asked curiously: "Qin Jian, how many levels did you increase?"

"Let's not talk about that for now; what do you think of my proposal just now?" Qin Jian asked.

Tang San looked at Dugu Bo with some anticipation and said: "I think it's quite good, I just don't know if Old Monster is willing."

"Of course I'm not willing."

Dugu Bo rolled his dead-fish eyes and said: "I have pursued freedom my whole life, and what I fear most is being bound. Don't even think about it; it's impossible for me to be some kind of consultant."

"It's just a nominal title, it won't actually order you to do anything. You can leave whenever you want and stay whenever you want; who would dare to restrict you?" Qin Jian said casually.

Tang San nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with expectation: "Old Monster, just come back with us."

"Just a nominal title?"

Dugu Bo said with a questioning tone.

Before Qin Jian could react, Tang San hurriedly nodded, looking impatient.

"Of course, do you think anyone would manage what a Title Douluo does? However, if you have the time and are willing to give us some pointers, we wouldn't object."

Dugu Bo snorted irritably: "Does a little monster like you still need my pointers?"

Tang San was overjoyed: "Then does that mean you've agreed?"

"That's how it is, let's go, let's go."

Dugu Bo left as soon as he said he would, swift and decisive, and followed Qin Jian and Tang San straight back to Heaven Dou City.

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(End of this chapter)