"Chinese is..."

A sly glint flashed in Ling Yunxi's eyes.

"This is an ancient wisdom, and only those who resonate with my soul can understand it."

Xiao Yeyu frowned, scoffed, and didn't believe her at all.

"If you don't tell the truth, the notebook is mine."

Ling Yunxi crossed her arms, frowned, and pouted: "Are you sure you want to know?"

“Hmm,” Xiao Yeyu raised his eyebrows and nodded slightly, “Go on.”

Ling Yunxi's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile as she explained:

"Chinese is the carrier of the great heritage of the Chinese nation."

You can think of it as a very, very large super-tribal alliance composed of the same race, who share a common language and history—that language is Chinese.

Seeing Xiao Yeyu's stunned expression, Ling Yunxi continued her vivid explanation:

"This is a very ancient and glorious civilization, not belonging to this continent. Its wisdom is as vast as the starry sky."

Well, I only learned a tiny, insignificant bit.

Ling Yunxi sighed and looked out the window into the distance.

The light in his eyes suddenly disappeared.

She really is.

Is there no going back...?

After listening to Ling Yunxi's explanation, Xiao Yeyu looked bewildered, confused, but deeply shocked.

Although he couldn't understand the specific meaning, the words "great" and "inheritance" gave him a sense of solemnity and reverence.

Xiao Yeyu suddenly realized that this thing called "Chinese" was by no means an ordinary language.

Rather, it is something extremely sacred, noble, and imbued with a heavy historical weight.

Although he didn't quite understand, Xiao Yeyu felt as if she was shrouded in an aura of "divine inheritor" when he looked at her.

[Ding! Xiao Yeyu's dislike value has decreased by 3. There are 44 points remaining to complete the mission.]

[Ding! Chi Yanling's dislike value decreased by 2. 75 points remaining to complete the mission.]

Chi Yanling, who was standing to the side, was also stunned. He had been watching them with a detached, amused expression, but he was shocked by Ling Yunxi's words.

What he didn't expect was...

In just half a month, Xiao Yeyu and Ling Yunxi have become so familiar with each other.

An indescribable bitterness spread through his heart—

Why is Ling Yunxi only familiar with Xiao Yeyu and not with him?

Despite being top males in their respective tribes, he even considered himself to be better looking than Xiao Yeyu.

At least it looks better in its beast form.

Could it be because of my tail...?

He pursed his lips, suppressing the chaotic thoughts in his mind.

He then casually moved closer to Xiao Yeyu.

He easily took the notebook from Xiao Yeyu's hand and pretended to read it seriously.

A delicate notebook with a smooth, tactile feel, unlike their rough paper.

It has her neat "Chinese" notes marked on it.

Is this... Chinese?

Chi Yanling was puzzled.

The strokes are clean, crisp, and square.

It looks better than their animal prints.

He simply couldn't believe what she had just said—how could such a super tribal alliance exist in this world?

At most, it's a settlement composed of the same race, like their tribe.

But if such an alliance didn't exist, how did she acquire these words?

Could it be that she created it herself?

Chi Yanling looked at Ling Yunxi with a slightly dazed expression.

Her face was now very clean, and there was no trace of the repulsive smell about her.

At this moment, it actually looks rather nice...

[Ding! Chi Yanling's dislike value decreased by 2. 75 points remaining to complete the mission.]

Chi Yanling tried to rekindle the feelings he once had for her.

He absolutely refused to believe that a beast, no matter how its appearance changes, could never change its essence.

But all her actions were telling him, silently and powerfully.

She really has changed.

That once-hated shadow is now completely unrecognizable.

"Clang clang clang..."

Chi Yanling didn't come to her senses until the school bell rang.

At this moment, Ling Yunxi was holding out one hand, looking at him with lively features and a calm demeanor, naturally asking him to take back the notebook.

"Oh." Chi Yanling put the notebook back in her hand.

Just as I was about to turn around, I suddenly wanted to ask her about what had been bothering her last night, but I suppressed my curiosity and returned to my seat.

Upon entering, Xuan Yize immediately saw Xiao Yeyu and Chi Yanling, two beastmen nearly two meters tall, standing around her seat.

Some say there was "laughter".

He frowned slightly, a strange emotion stirring within him that he couldn't quite put his finger on.

And he, who has clearly regained his appearance, why has she never spoken to him on her own initiative...?

Could it be that the recovery is not as good as it was back then?

Xuan Yize felt a sudden surge of inexplicable irritation, and his gaze toward her became more resentful.

Jiang Yichuan, upon returning to his seat, noticed Xuan Yize's expression and recalled the scene from earlier.

He went straight to Ling Yunxi and asked, "Ling Yunxi, who do you like now?"

"He healed Xuan Yize's face and Chi Yanling's tail. Yesterday, he even barbecued meat with Xiao Yeyu and Qi Liyuan."

So who do you actually like, or are you trying to use this to blackmail someone into a relationship?

His words immediately attracted the attention of many orcs around him.

Xuan Yize tried to stop Jiang Yichuan, but his mouth was faster than his actions.

Jiang Yichuan finished speaking before he heard Xuan Yize's words.

"Jiang Yichuan, stop talking, I didn't..."

Ling Yunxi frowned, closed the notebook in her hand, and did not look at Jiang Yichuan and Xuan Yize beside her.

She raised her head slightly.

Does being nice to you necessarily mean I have to be nice to you in return?

I just don't want to be bound anymore, I don't want to owe any more debts I can't repay! Healing you all gives me peace of mind, that's enough.

Speaking of this, Ling Yunxi recalled how she was lured into jumping into the river, inexplicably locked in a dark room, and almost died in the cold pool.

She clenched her fist secretly, her hand trembling slightly.

After a pause, Ling Yunxi continued:

"I healed you because I have the ability, and you needed help."

This is completely different from whether I choose to marry someone. Healing is my act of kindness, but it's not a bargaining chip to gain a romantic relationship with someone.

Chips? What are they?

Xuan Yize was puzzled.

Whatever it was, he couldn't understand why Ling Yunxi could remain so calm and rational when faced with Jiang Yichuan's questions.

The hope that had been in his eyes instantly dimmed.

Has she lost interest in his appearance?

He slightly raised his eyes, pondering her words.

She really lost interest in them...

[Ding! Xuan Yize's dislike value has decreased by 3. 20 points remain to complete the mission.]

Upon hearing Ling Yunxi's remarks, a hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Yichuan's amber eyes.

She drugged him to get him back then...

Jiang Yichuan frowned slightly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

[Ding! Jiang Yichuan's dislike value has decreased by 2. There are 84 points left to complete the mission.]