Chapter 515: Xi Qingmeng Takes the Initiative

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“Damn it, how could you deflect my ‘Poseidon’s Tear’!”

Realizing what had happened, Tang Xiaochuan roared in disbelief.

His hidden weapon, “Poseidon’s Tear,” was crafted from special meteorite iron, capable of easily piercing through a martial artist’s qi defense!

Seeing Tang Xiaochuan clutching his crotch in a comical manner, Wang Haoran laughed and explained:

“I didn’t deflect your attack.”

“I merely redirected it back to you.”

He had changed the target of the attack to Tang Xiaochuan’s crotch.

“That’s why I said you brought this upon yourself!”

As Wang Haoran finished speaking, Tang Hu and Tang Ao, furious on behalf of their groaning leader, began to protest:

“Damn it, you’re so cruel!”

“Yeah! Why didn’t you deflect the attack somewhere else? Why aim it at our brother’s crotch!”

“We’re all disciples of the Holy Lands, yet you strike so viciously!”

Their complaints were relentless.

Both Xi Qingmeng and Wang Haoran were left speechless.

Wang Haoran walked over, and without even using his hands, slapped both “Tang Clan Twin Freaks” through the air with a wave of his hand.

“Enough with the chatter.”

“Hand over your tokens!”

He also gave Tang Xiaochuan a swift kick—

“You too, little punk! Be sensible!”

“You!” Feeling humiliated after being slapped and losing a few teeth, Tang Hu and Tang Ao were seething with rage.

This Wang Haoran had used such underhanded tactics to ambush their leader, and now he was arrogantly humiliating them!

Just as they were about to hurl more insults at Wang Haoran.

Tang Xiaochuan, who had been tending to his wounds, stopped them—

“Give me the tokens!”

“Brother!”

“Just give them to me!”

“……”

Reluctantly, the Twin Freaks handed over all their tokens to Tang Xiaochuan.

Then, Tang Xiaochuan also produced his own tokens and respectfully presented them to Wang Haoran—

“We surrender!”

His demeanor was so humble and sincere that even Wang Haoran felt a bit awkward about hitting him again.

“We were wrong!”

“We shouldn’t have bullied the weak or outnumbered others!”

—However, Tang Xiaochuan’s true thoughts were:

“We’re weak now, so we have to pretend to be submissive.”

“But when I get stronger, I’ll definitely seek justice!”

“We’re not wrong!”

Wang Haoran, of course, saw through Tang Xiaochuan’s thoughts.

But for now, he waved his hand dismissively—

“Good to see you understand!”

“Little punk, you’d better find a place to treat yourself.”

“Otherwise, your crotch might suffer permanent damage!”

“……Thanks for the advice!”

Having decided to fully play the submissive role, Tang Xiaochuan led Tang Ao and Tang Hu away with an awkward, wide-legged walk.

“……”

After they left, Wang Haoran turned to Xi Qingmeng.

Xi Qingmeng was standing there, head lowered, seemingly deep in thought.

“Classmate Qingmeng?”

“Ah!” Xi Qingmeng seemed startled, quickly raising her head.

“W-what is it?”

“Nothing, just letting you know I’m leaving.”

Xi Qingmeng looked a bit odd.

But with his other companions waiting, Wang Haoran said his goodbyes and turned to leave.

“……”

Watching his departing figure, Xi Qingmeng hesitated for a while.

Finally, she couldn’t resist and hurried to catch up—

“Wang, Wang Haoran, are you traveling alone too?”

“How about we team up?”

Walking shoulder to shoulder with Wang Haoran, Xi Qingmeng surprisingly suggested teaming up.

She even addressed him as “senior” to get closer.

Feeling puzzled, Wang Haoran stopped and asked, “Team up?”

“Yes!” Xi Qingmeng nodded shyly.

“Because… with us working together, we can achieve better results in this trial!”

“……” Wang Haoran could tell she was making an excuse, but he didn’t know why.

“But I already have teammates…”

“Then, can I join you?” Xi Qingmeng persisted.

“……Alright, let’s go together then!”

“Mm!”

Hearing his agreement, Xi Qingmeng immediately followed him with a spring in her step.

As they walked, she occasionally stole glances at his face.

—The reason for Xi Qingmeng’s actions was unclear even to herself.

When Wang Haoran “heroically saved” her and gently asked if she was okay.

For some reason, she felt a sense of déjà vu—

As if she had experienced this scenario many times before and was very familiar with it.

Yet, she had only met Wang Haoran a few times at S University in the outside world.

There had been no heroic rescues.

So, seeing him about to leave, she couldn’t help but follow, wanting to understand her strange feelings.

The more she looked at Wang Haoran, the more she felt a sense of… familiarity.

Usually reserved, she now felt an urge to chat.

She even started calling him by his name:

“Wang, Wang Haoran, are your teammates also from Piao Miao Holy Land?”

“Some are, but not all. There are also disciples from Jiu You Holy Land.”

“I see… How many are there?”

“Four.”

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And so, Xi Qingmeng chatted enthusiastically with Wang Haoran.

Until they reached his four beautiful “teammates,” she finally stopped—

“Senior Sister An?!”

“You’re Haoran’s teammate?!”

Seeing An Buyu, she blurted out in surprise.