Chapter 372: 372
The School of the Martial Market in the South Cloud Commandery selected a total of 37 talented students . Six of them died after the calamity, leaving only 31 .
To He Yunlou, this was already the best outcome despite the heavy loss .
What human wouldn't run into accidents?
And thus, the Silver Moon Ship sailed once again .
Xue Yingrou was an elegant girl with snow-white skin, long golden hair, and a slim figure . She stood right in front of Zhang Ruochen, less than two meters away .
He could clearly smell the light floral fragrance coming from her .
Her voice was soft and gentle, and somewhat shy as she said, "Thank you for saving my life . May I have your name?"
He looked at her and replied, "Zhang Ruochen . "
She instantly memorized this name . With a soft, beautiful laugh, she said, "I'm Xue Yingrou . Your sword technique is incredible and you must've already reached the Peak of Sword Following the Heart . Will you show me some guidance?"
"Miss Xue, I think you should first heal your injuries . It's not too late to discuss Martial Arts after . " He said .
Xue Yingrou was all smiles . She giggled and said, "I'll consider that as you agreeing! Once I'm completely recovered, you must give me some guidance . You can't go back on your word . "
When a beauty like Xue Yingrou smiled, she looked truly beautiful . It was as if she was an immortal who had descended to earth to tug at men's heartstrings .
After she took her leave, Duanmu Xingling jumped off the railing of the mast and landed with a swoosh behind Zhang Ruochen . She smiled at him . "Zhang Ruochen, your charisma is powerful indeed . You've just arrived at the holy soil of the Eastern Region and there's already a girl who admires you so much . You can't be already mesmerized by her, right?"
"How is that possible?" Zhang Ruochen smiled .
"Tch!"
Duanmu Xingling crossed her arms with a look of disbelief . Her eyes shined with mischief and she mimicked Xue Yingrou's voice as she said, "'Once I'm completely recovered, you must give me some guidance . You can't go back on your word . ' I really want to slap her when I heard her voice . "
Zhang Ruochen smiled helplessly . "Do you think I'm one of those people who can't resist temptation?"
"Who knows for sure? Men! Keeping an eye on the pot while eating what's in your bowl! You're never satisfied . Since Sister Chen isn't here, I naturally have to keep an eye on you in her place . A vixen like her should know her place . Otherwise, I'll have her die in a very nasty way . "
Duanmu Xingling pushed out her chest proudly and raised her chin, disdain in her eyes . "Besides, I think she's pretentious and snobbish . If you told her that you're a warrior from an isolated inferior commandery in the Omen Ridge, it'd be a wonder if she still pays you any attention . "
Zhang Ruochen stared at her proud expression and saw that she was worried Xue Yingrou would charm him and lead him into a trap .
In reality, it was normal . Warriors from the holy soil of the Eastern Region looked down on warriors from small places like the Omen Ridge . In their eyes, the Omen Ridge was an uncivilized land of savages, a remote and desolate place .
Zhang Ruochen could tell that Xue Yingrou had approached him partially because he had saved her in her most dangerous moment and partially because she had seen that he was God's favored son with a powerful background .
If she knew that Zhang Ruochen was a warrior hailing from a remote and desolate place like the Omen Ridge, she would probably turn her nose up at him and wouldn't even spare him a glance .
Of course, Zhang Ruochen didn't care at all what she thought .
He smiled . "Relax! Senior sister apprentice Duanmu . Do you think I'm someone so easily charmed by beauty? In my eyes, you're much prettier . "
"At least you have some outsight . "
Secretly, she was happy and bubbling with confidence . How could Xue Yingrou compare with her? If Xue Yingrou saw her true appearance, would that not shock her?
Of course, she didn't show any joy on her face and stared at Zhang Ruochen coldly instead . "You smooth-talking, flattering wastrel! You learned all the bad things from Chang Qiqi!"
She instantly jumped and escaped after speaking, terrified that Zhang Ruochen would see her blushing .
Zhang Ruochen was stunned . Had he not just praised her? How was he a flattering wastrel all of a sudden?
. . .
Eight genius students were gathered in a cabin with dim lighting .
"Eldest brother, I saw senior sister apprentice Xue find that guy earlier . They were talking and laughing . "
A student stood in front of Zi Hansha, his voice shaking with anger . His fists were tightly curled and his face was dark .
Another student sneered . "How hateful! He dares to think about stealing eldest brother's woman . He doesn't want to live, does he?"
"Senior sister apprentice Xue is the most beautiful woman in our South Cloud Commandery . We can't allow him to steal her . Eldest brother, we all know that you and senior sister apprentice Xue make perfect couple, a match made in heaven . "
Most of the students there were secretly in love with Xue Yingrou . Naturally, they couldn't stand seeing her interacting with Zhang Ruochen .
However, they knew that they weren't a match for Zhang Ruochen . Thus, they tried to goad Zi Hansha .
Only Zi Hansha had the power to teach Zhang Ruochen a lesson .
Zi Hansha had always been conceited and contemptuous . In the South Cloud commandery, he had defeated everyone in his generation . None of them was his match . Even if Zhang Ruochen had demonstrated great power before, he still had the confidence that the former would lose .
Furthermore, Zhang Ruochen had stolen his limelight earlier . He was already not too happy about that .
Now, Zhang Ruochen dared to make a move on Xue Yingrou . That completely rubbed him the wrong way . As per the genius students' words, he had long considered Xue Yingrou his future woman .
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