NOVEL NEXT Chapter 48: Speed
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"What? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan has such a rule?" Oscar asked, looking at Ning Rongrong in shock.
Ning Rongrong stood before him, radiant as always. Her neat short hair framed her delicate face, her skin soft and fair as lychee flesh. Standing at around 1.65 meters, her graceful figure exuded an elegance that seemed untouched by the mundane world.
Oscar silently swore to himself that his feelings for Ning Rongrong were genuine.
"Yes," Ning Rongrong replied with a resolute nod.
Oscar's expression dimmed. "I understand... Rongrong, Boss Ye, I'll… head back to continue running." His voice betrayed his disappointment as he turned and jogged away with heavy steps.
"Finally, I've shaken him off. Senior Brother, thank you!" Ning Rongrong sighed in relief, turning her grateful gaze toward Ye Feng.
"You're welcome. It was just a small matter," Ye Feng replied with a faint smile. Then, with a teasing glint in his eyes, he asked, "Junior Sister, isn't it nice to have someone adore you? Why are you so eager to distance yourself from him?"
"Dummy! Of course, I don't want any misunderstandings!" Ning Rongrong's cheeks flushed red as she glanced at Ye Feng. Her eyes betrayed a subtle mix of shyness and longing. Clearly, Ning Rongrong harbored feelings for Ye Feng and didn't want him to misinterpret her relationship with Oscar.
"Oh? And who exactly do you fear will misunderstand? Don't tell me… you already have someone you like? Who is it? I'll help matchmake for you!" Ye Feng asked, his curiosity piqued.
"Sometimes you're sharp, Senior Brother. Other times, you're as clueless as a pig," Ning Rongrong pouted, a tinge of exasperation in her voice. After a pause, she changed the subject. "Brother, what's going on with Dean Flender? He actually told me to run twenty laps! That's just impossible."
As she spoke, Ning Rongrong plopped onto a nearby stone, visibly exhausted.
Ye Feng stood nearby, looking down at his petite junior sister. Sweat glistened on her forehead, and her damp clothes clung tightly to her developing figure. She raised her head, catching Ye Feng's gaze unintentionally. Realizing where he was looking, Ning Rongrong quickly turned away, her face flushed. She adjusted her posture and shyly muttered, "Brother, I just asked you something!"
Ye Feng coughed awkwardly, clearing his throat. "Ahem. Junior Sister, what was your question again?"
"I was asking what's wrong with Dean Flender. He's asking Oscar and me to run 20 laps! We've only managed 12 laps, and it's already lunchtime. There's no way we can finish. Forget it—I'll just skip lunch and head into Suotuo City to grab something tasty." A sly smile appeared on her face, her thoughts drifting toward escaping the punishment.
"If you do that, you'll fall straight into Dean Flender's trap," Ye Feng warned.
"Trap?"
Ning Rongrong turned back to him, puzzled. "What do you mean by that?"
"Flender isn't trying to bully you for no reason," Ye Feng explained patiently. "You've got a bit of that young-lady temper, and he's using this situation to temper you. Among the five students admitted to Shrek Academy this time, you're the one he's targeting to establish his authority."
Ning Rongrong puffed up with indignation, placing her hands on her hips. "That old four-eyed owl is bullying the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's disciple like this! Unacceptable!"
"He's doing it to help you. If I'm not mistaken, he probably spent last night investigating all of our personalities and backgrounds," Ye Feng continued.
"I see… No wonder he didn't assign this to the others but singled out me and Oscar. He's clearly got it in for me!" Ning Rongrong grumbled, her voice tinged with anger.
"Exactly. And if you give up and sneak into Suotuo City for food, you'll only play right into his hands. Don't forget—his martial spirit is the Four-Eyed Owl. He's probably hiding somewhere right now, observing you in secret," Ye Feng reminded her.
Ning Rongrong clenched her fists, glaring into the distance. "So, what do you suggest I do? Just obediently finish the laps?"
Ye Feng hesitated for a moment, then smiled mischievously. "Junior Sister, can I be honest with you?"
"Of course!" Ning Rongrong replied.
"Well, I think you should listen to the dean and complete the laps before eating. To be honest… you've put on a little weight. It wouldn't hurt to lose some." Ye Feng smirked, clearly teasing her.
"Fat?!"
Ning Rongrong froze, recalling the previous night when Ye Feng carried her on his sword and had made a similar remark. Hearing it again, she snapped. Her pink fists swung toward him. "You're supposed to be my Advanced brother! How can you call me fat?!"
Ye Feng laughed as he dodged her attacks, moving swiftly out of reach. "Hahaha! Junior Sister, take your time with the laps. Senior Brother will be on his way!"
Before Ning Rongrong could retaliate, Ye Feng had already dashed away, leaving her fuming with her hands on her hips. After glaring in the direction he disappeared, she looked down at her legs and waist. Pinching at her abdomen, she found only a slight bit of fat. Pouting, she murmured, "It's just a little extra. I'm not fat!"
Her stomach rumbled audibly, and her resolve faltered. But recalling Ye Feng's parting words, she gritted her teeth and decided against sneaking off to the city. With renewed determination, she continued running.
Ding!
"Congratulations, host! You have altered the storyline, preventing Oscar from overly pursuing Ning Rongrong. The impact is significant. You have been awarded 66 attribute points."
"Congratulations, host! You have spurred Ning Rongrong's determination and stopped her from falling into Flender's trap. You have been awarded 9 additional attribute points."
"System, open my personal attribute panel," Ye Feng commanded.
Name: Ye Feng
Spirit Power: Level 49
Martial Spirits: Xuanyuan Sword, Nine-Hearts Mystical Tang, Eye of Hell
Spirit Rings: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Black
Spirit Skills: Boiling Beast Blood, Frozen Seal, Water Spirit, Mountain Collapse and Earth Crack
Self-Created Skills: Unity of Man and Sword (Beginner)
Domain: Sword Emperor Domain
Extra Strength: 159
Extra Agility: 140
Extra Spirit: 10
Extra Defense: 10
Distributable Attribute Points: 193
"Where should I allocate my points?" Ye Feng mused as he stared at the holographic display in front of him. After much deliberation, he decided.
"The martial arts world reveres speed above all. If I can't be caught, I can't be beaten."
"System, allocate all 193 points to agility."
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