Chapter 17: This Was Truly Heaven and Hell Combined

Just as Su Han finished washing up and was about to head to class, a knocking sound suddenly came from the door.

"Hmm? Who could be looking for me?"

Su Han paused for a moment, not opening the door immediately. Instead, he activated his rudimentary Observation Haki, letting it spread outward.

As a result, he discovered a slender girl standing outside the door.

Su Han's expression instantly turned extremely odd because he realized he recognized this girl.

"Never thought it would actually be that little demon."

Su Han immediately felt a bit of a headache.

In his memory, he had often been pranked by this girl named Zhao Linger in the past.

Of course, Su Han didn't harbor any ill feelings toward her.

After all, although public opinion generally pitied those who were spiritually inert, not everyone shared that sentiment.

For example, when Su Han was in elementary school, some brats deeply discriminated against people with such a constitution—some were even bullied.

Back then, it was this very girl, Zhao Linger, who protected Su Han.

If one had to define the relationship between Zhao Linger and Su Han, it would be a mix of sister, older sister, younger sister, and close friend—something like that.

Thinking about it just felt chaotic...

Su Han fell into deep thought, but ultimately made a decision and turned to open the door.

At this moment.

Outside the door.

Zhao Linger subconsciously shivered, then glanced around with a slightly strange expression.

"Why do I feel like someone is watching me? Is it just my imagination?"

After pondering briefly, Zhao Linger mentally noted it down, though she didn’t take it too seriously. She herself was merely an ordinary girl. The reason she felt somewhat uneasy was that not long ago, she had been chosen by the Reincarnation Space to become a Reincarnator.

Having just completed her first trial, she had experienced true life-and-death danger, and her mindset had undergone a transformation.

With a sudden *clang*, the door in front of her swung open, and Su Han stepped out, glancing up at Zhao Linger.

"Little witch, what do you want with me?"

Zhao Linger stared blankly at Su Han. She noticed Su Han had gotten a lot more cocky. When had Su Han ever dared to speak to her so directly before, calling her "little witch"?

Hmm, Zhao Linger narrowed her eyes and fixed her gaze tightly on Su Han. But Su Han remained completely unfazed, merely shrugging slightly.

"Alright, we're going to class together, right? Wait a sec, I'll pack my stuff and we can go." After smirking, Su Han closed the door and went inside to gather his things.

Seeing the door shut again, Zhao Linger once more fell into stunned silence. If earlier she suspected Su Han might have been half-asleep, now she was absolutely certain—he had truly become arrogant. She immediately clenched her teeth and began grinding them.

"Idiot!"

Before, when she hadn't yet become a Reincarnator, Su Han’s attitude wasn’t like this. Now that she’d become stronger through reincarnation, why was Su Han acting even more casually than before?

Zhao Linger’s eyes flickered mischievously as she muttered, “No way—I’ll prank him later! Hmmph, haven’t teased him in so long, this guy doesn’t even remember who his big sister is anymore.”

Inside the room, Su Han froze slightly while packing, a faint smile appearing on his face.

"Sister? Judging by age, I should be the older brother."

Su Han finished packing and turned around to open the door of the room.

Zhao Linger stood gracefully outside the door, looking at Su Han with a smile: "Su Han, want to make a bet with me?"

"For example?" Su Han asked, watching Zhao Linger with interest.

"We'll compete in something—say, a race to school? If I get there first, you have to call me sister. How about that?" Zhao Linger puffed out her chest.

"And if I win?" Su Han replied calmly.

Zhao Linger paused, then actually began thinking seriously.

Su Han gazed at Zhao Linger and smiled. The reason the previous self had such a good relationship with Zhao Linger was clear—although the previous self's cultivation base lagged far behind hers, Zhao Linger always treated him as an equal.

Even in situations where most people would assume Su Han was bound to lose, Zhao Linger still strictly regarded him as her peer, carefully considered the stakes, and then offered her wager.

Zhao Linger finally said, "If you win, from this day forward I will call you big brother!"

Su Han replied with a hint of amusement: "No time limit?"

"That's right! No time limit." Zhao Linger said confidently.

"Then let's begin!" Su Han grabbed his backpack, shifted his feet slightly, and in an instant his figure shot forward like an arrow.

Zhao Linger remained in place, a confident smile on her face, watching helplessly as Su Han instantly vanished over ten meters away—the smile on her face froze in that moment.

"???"

Wasn't Su Han supposed to be someone completely incompatible with spiritual energy? That speed was way too much.

Once she realized what happened, Zhao Linger's expression changed drastically, and with a whoosh she dashed desperately after Su Han.

Five minutes later, Su Han arrived at the school gate. After waiting another three minutes, Zhao Linger finally caught up, panting heavily.

After catching her breath, she looked Su Han up and down, her face filled with disbelief.

What was going on? Before entering the Reincarnation Space, she had already been at Spirit Energy Stage Six. Now, after gaining some fortune within the Reincarnation Space, she had advanced to Spirit Energy Stage Nine—she could practically be called a quasi-spiritual warrior.

Yet now, she had been utterly outclassed in speed!

Zhao Linger began questioning her life choices. Had she not grown stronger after entering the Reincarnation Space—had she actually regressed?

Su Han indifferently patted Zhao Linger on the shoulder, his words carrying a subtle meaning: "Never underestimate anyone!"

After a long silence, Zhao Linger stared intently at Su Han and nodded. Then, after a conflicted look crossed her face and she clenched her teeth tightly, she finally shouted loudly: "Big Brother Su Han!"

Zhao Linger's face flushed red, then without hesitation she rushed into the school.

Su Han watched Zhao Linger's retreating figure and shrugged: "This little girl really does keep her promises."

The rest of the day passed quickly. Though Zhao Linger gradually got used to calling Su Han "big brother," she still tried several pranks.

But with Su Han's Observation Haki fully activated, every prank Zhao Linger attempted backfired. By evening, she was utterly exhausted both mentally and physically.

Su Han and Zhao Linger walked home together. Su Han waved at Zhao Linger, a faint, knowing smile on his face: "Linger, see you tomorrow."

"Idiot! Big dummy!"

Zhao Linger watched Su Han close the door, her smile freezing again. When she snapped back to reality, she stomped her foot and started grinding her teeth.

"Isn't escorting a lady home the basic duty of a gentleman?"

Zhao Linger still wasn't satisfied. She waited at the door for a long time. Only when she confirmed Su Han truly wouldn't come out—that he wasn't just teasing her—did she turn around with a darkened expression and leave.

After sensing Zhao Linger's departure with his Observation Haki, Su Han simply shrugged.

Escort girls home? Not happening.

Whether it was class or walking girls home, nothing compared to the fun of the guild chatroom. Leaving the guild chatroom? Impossible. The people inside spoke so pleasantly and acted so generously—he absolutely loved being there.