Chapter 75: Zhao Gang's Provocation

After returning to the dormitory, Lingyun received a call from Luo Yexi.

"Ye Xi, is something the matter?"

"Mm, quite a few things have indeed happened during this time." Luo Yexi's voice was somewhat serious.

"Speak, what has happened?" Lingyun asked.

"The first thing: during this time, Lingqi seems to have been having nightmares frequently at night, but when asked what she dreamed of, she always refuses to say," Luo Yexi said.

"Nightmares?" Lingyun's brows knitted together. "Could it be that her temporarily lost memories are showing signs of returning? Forget it, we'll talk about this after I return; keep a closer eye on her during this time. What else?"

"The second thing: a few days ago, someone came looking for Saeko. I suspect they were people from R Country. They seem to have discovered some of Saeko's unique traits, but those people have already been turned into ashes by me. I just don't know if the other side managed to send this news back." Speaking of this, Luo Yexi's tone already carried a hint of killing intent.

"People from R Country?" Lingyun pondered for a moment. "Saeko is already able to control the Shura Power within her body, right?"

"Although she hasn't reached the point of being able to use it as easily as her own arm, she is already quite proficient. If she hadn't opened the seal this time, it really wouldn't have been an easy task to eliminate that group of Ninja without being discovered by others."

"Mm, regardless, while I am not back, you must try your best not to let others discover your strength. However, if someone makes a move against you, you don't need to be polite; just take them down," Lingyun said. "Your current strength has already surpassed the average Earth Tier Initial Stage. Very few Martial Artists in the secular world can pose a threat to you. Remember, sometimes, fists are the hard truth!"

"Don't worry, Master, I have my own judgment regarding such matters," Luo Yexi replied. "Master, how is the situation over there?"

"Tch, calm and peaceful. If anything happens, the people from the Dragon Group will handle it; there's no need for me to take action," Lingyun laughed.

"Mm, Master, you be careful too," Luo Yexi said.

The two talked about a few more things, then Lingyun hung up the phone. Afterward, he took three copper coins out of the Cloud Realm. These three copper coins were Magic Tools that Lingyun had infused with power in the past, and they were just right for divination now. Holding the copper coins in his right hand, he tossed them forward casually, and the three coins landed on the table with a clinking sound. Looking at the three copper coins on the table, Lingyun let out a light breath. Judging from the hexagram, Luo Yexi's side would only have some alarms but no danger during this period; there was no need to worry too much.

Early the next morning, Lingyun got up early, put on his clothes, left the dormitory, and ran toward the sports field to start his morning run. Just as he reached the entrance of the sports field, he saw Chen Jing wearing a tracksuit, exercising there.

"Morning, Chen Jing, are you here to run too?" Lingyun greeted Chen Jing with a smile.

"Morning, Lingyun, what a coincidence today, to actually run into you during a morning run," Chen Jing smiled. "Since we're both here, let's run together."

Facing Chen Jing's invitation, Lingyun did not refuse. After all, isn't it a pleasant thing to be able to run with a beautiful woman who is easy on the eyes?

Not long after Lingyun and the other ran shoulder-to-shoulder toward the sports field, another person appeared near the field. This person was none other than Zhao Gang, who was wearing a tracksuit similar in style to Chen Jing's. Just a moment ago, Zhao Gang had heard a report from his subordinate saying that Chen Jing had appeared near the sports field and seemed to be going for a morning run. Upon hearing this news, Zhao Gang, who usually would laze in bed until eight or nine o'clock, jumped right out of bed. After washing up at the fastest speed of his life, he put on the tracksuit he had bought only yesterday and rushed toward the sports field at top speed.

On a sunny morning, when a girl comes out for a morning run and suddenly bumps into a boy who likes morning runs just like her, and even more coincidentally, they are wearing a couple's outfit—isn't this the prelude to the start of a beautiful romance?

Carrying this fantasy, Zhao Gang's gaze looked toward the sports field, but he couldn't help but widen his eyes. It was fine that the person he was longing for was on the field, but why was there an extra man by her side, and it was that person Chen Jing called her boyfriend? Originally, he hadn't seen the two of them together during this time and had thought Lingyun was just a shield for Chen Jing, which had made him happy for a few days. As a result, upon arriving today, he saw this situation. Not only was his self-designated girlfriend running with him, but she was also chatting and laughing with him. How could he endure this?

Zhao Gang clenched his fists, suppressed the anger in his heart, and chased after Lingyun and the other. After he left, another girl walked out from behind a tree.

Lin Xin'er looked at Zhao Gang's back, then looked at Chen Jing on the sports field, and couldn't help but grit her teeth. From the beginning, when the Huaxia University exchange study group was coming to Modu University, a foreboding premonition had risen in her heart. Soon, her premonition came true. There was a very beautiful girl in this exchange group, and after this girl arrived, she clearly noticed that Zhao Gang's concern for her had lessened significantly. During the exchange and study sessions, his gaze would always land on that girl, and he would even rack his brains to get close to her. This was something she absolutely would not allow; Zhao Gang was hers, and no one was allowed to touch him.

Upon hearing that Zhao Gang had rushed to the sports field, she suddenly became anxious and quickly hurried to the sports field. Sure enough, she discovered that girl's figure on the field.

"Zhao Gang can only be mine, no one can take him away!" Lin Xin'er said hatefully in her heart, then chased after them.

Chen Jing was chatting happily with Lingyun when she heard a voice she loathed coming from behind: "Classmate Chen Jing, I didn't expect you to come for a morning run too."

A flash of displeasure crossed Chen Jing's eyes. Why was this Zhao Gang always like a lingering ghost? However, out of politeness, she still turned her head and said to Zhao Gang, who had caught up, "Mm, what a coincidence!"

Zhao Gang quickly caught up to the two and wanted to wedge himself between them to separate them, but unfortunately, Lingyun and the other had no intention of moving aside, so he could only give up.

Looking at this person who was like a plaster, Lingyun's brows wrinkled imperceptibly. Someone like this actually wanted to pursue Chen Jing; it was truly overestimating his own capabilities!

"This one is named Lingyun, right?" Zhao Gang's gaze landed on Lingyun, a flash of resentment crossing his eyes. Clearly, he could crush this unknown kid in every aspect, so why could he chat so happily with the girlfriend in his own mind?

"Mm." Lingyun nodded slightly.

Seeing Lingyun's lukewarm attitude toward him, Zhao Gang felt even more unhappy in his heart. He had always been the focus in others' eyes, receiving the admiration of countless people; why was this person so cold toward him? Could it be that he looked down on him? Thinking of this, the anger in Zhao Gang's heart rose up all at once. If conditions allowed, he really wanted to let this person in front of him know why flowers are so red. However, Chen Jing was right here; if he made a move, it would definitely make her unhappy and think he was a barbarian, and then the difficulty of pursuing her would increase by who knows how much. But if he didn't teach Lingyun a lesson, he wasn't reconciled.

At this moment, Zhao Gang's gaze landed on the basketball court not far away, and a plan came to mind. He looked at Lingyun: "Running or whatever doesn't have much of a training effect for us boys; basketball is the choice for boys. Any interest in playing a game?"

Lingyun saw the full provocation in Zhao Gang's eyes, and the corners of his mouth hooked into a playful smile. It seemed this guy wanted to use him as a stepping stone to show off his ability in front of Chen Jing, but he seemed to have chosen the wrong target.

"I wouldn't dare refuse!" A cold sneer hooked at the corner of Lingyun's mouth.