Shi Xing felt indescribably complicated, so he decided to take a shower to wake himself up. After showering, he sat on the bed and projected all the messages in front of him.

He felt a headache, but he had to face it no matter how headache and confusion he had.

More than ten messages, compared to Lu Lu's usual simplicity, were already a lot.

The last message was from Lu Lu asking him not to be afraid, saying that he had no intention of forcing him to express his opinion.

Even though Shi Xing's decision would never be changed, he couldn't help but be distracted when he saw the usually proud Lu Lu say such a humble sentence, and couldn't just ignore it.

Of course, as Young Master Lu, he couldn't ignore it either.

[After returning, I fell asleep on the sofa, just woke up]

Shi Xing: [I'm reading now, I'll reply to you after I finish reading]

Lu Lu was just as Shi Xing thought, he had been waiting in front of the communicator, and replied in seconds, [OK]

Shi Xing gritted his teeth and flipped through the pages.

The first part was relatively normal, just asking about Shi Xing's health, what he was doing and other small talk.

Later, in addition to the few confessions he saw when he woke up, there were other things, some... that could evoke Shi Xing's complicated emotions.

[I wasn't very clear at the beginning, I just felt that you were easy to talk to and it was very comfortable to be with you. Later, when I went back to the capital, I would miss the life in Tree Nest. Of course, mainly I missed my classmates in Tree Nest and I missed... you.]

[I don't know when it started, but when I realized it, I could not ignore it.]

[I am often in the capital, there are many things, new, fun, and eye-catching. When I was studying in the capital, I always thought it would be great if you were there, but you couldn't leave Tree Nest. Later, I got into the habit of bringing you some things, hoping to have more common topics with you. Of course, I always unconsciously want to be close to you and treat you well.]

[Looking back now, it seems like it has been a long time.] It has been a

long time indeed. In the second year when Lu Lu came to live in Tree Nest temporarily, he would bring gifts to Shi Xing every time he came back from the capital.

If the item was common, all the students in the class would have a share. If it was rare, Lu Lu would secretly give it to him.

Yu Man and Shi Xing were close at the time, and he also had a crush on Lu Lu. Lu Lu's little moves could avoid others, but he couldn't avoid Yu Man. After a while, how could Yu Man feel balanced? !

At first, Yu Man also argued, accidentally caught them, or inserted himself when they were together, and made small moves frequently. Later, Lu Lu noticed it and simply asked the teacher to change the position and separate Yu Man.

Since then, Yu Man no longer made futile attempts, but the conflict between him and Shi Xing became deeper and deeper.

Unfortunately, Shi Xing used to be very tolerant, and the more he tolerated, the more he allowed Yu Man to become more and more powerful.

Shi Xing didn't understand the principle of repeating the same thing once and for all, and if he kept giving in, there would always be a time when he couldn't give in. Some things... you can't give in from the beginning.

He was thinking in the wrong direction. When his sight was focused on the projection again, Shi Xing had already made up his mind.

Yes, many things can't go wrong from the beginning.

In fact, in addition to the clear rejection in the arboretum, he had already explained the reasons why they were not suitable.

Lu Lu didn't believe it, and he didn't want to force it, so he planned to do it after the talent assessment... but he didn't expect that Lu Lu actually confessed.

Intuitively, the time to refuse was right now. Shi Xing let out a long breath and typed: [I've finished reading]

The four words only described, without emotions or attitudes. Lu Lu intuitively felt that this beginning... was not very good.

As expected, Shi Xing did not mention confession, but said, [You have been in the Tree Nest for so long, you should know that once the Blue Star people choose someone, it is equivalent to handing their lives over to the other party, right?]

The words were too heavy. Seeing the words "handing their lives over to the other party", Lu Lu's eyelids twitched, and his uneasiness became stronger.

[Known]

[The Blue Star people are different from the Imperial people. Even if the Imperial people's spiritual sea dries up, they can still have a long lifespan. Once the Blue Star people's spiritual sea begins to dry up during the growth period, they will die naturally in a few years.]

Lu Lu's fingers were steady when typing, and he promised, [I won't let you do this]

Shi Xing: "..."

Shi Xing smiled, a bitter smile.

[Lu Lu, I want to be a doctor]

Shi Xing did not respond to Lu Lu's promise, but said this sentence without any context. Although it was not a rejection, Lu Lu was not a fool.

Especially after he had confessed unilaterally for so long and did not get any clear response, this sentence seemed to be a fuse in Lu Lu's eyes, completely igniting his anxiety. [Can't you become a doctor with me?]

The troubled emotions rushed out and could not be contained.

[Is there anything wrong with the Lu family? Is there anything wrong with me?]

Shi Xing was asked and didn't know how to respond for a while. The brief pause seemed like some kind of tacit agreement, which further stimulated Lu Lu.

Lu Lu: [Before, you were worried that I wouldn't be able to support you. Later, I went to the library and looked through the results of all talent evaluations. I was sure and certain that the highest evaluation given by Tree Nest was only A-level.]

[Although I shouldn't say this, but even if you are A-level and will become an S-level medic in the future, I don't think there is any problem with the Lu family supporting you.]

Without waiting for Shi Xing to reply, Lu Lu continued, [Yes, I haven't been graded yet, but the Lu family will definitely have crystals. Beast cores can be exchanged with the other six legions. Even if they can't be exchanged, there will always be some in the Alliance black market. Just increase the price! 】

【There will be no problem in grading my mental power to SS level】

【Shi Xing, I don’t understand, I don’t understand why you are afraid】

Is it so difficult to agree to him, he... is not a person with very bad conditions, on the contrary, he has always been superior among his peers.

【Or do you mean that you have already had other ideas, and you look down on the Lu family and me】

The self-deprecating tone that was almost like venting emotions was too sharp, and Shi Xing did not reply for a long time.

When Lu Lu realized that something was wrong, it was too late to withdraw.

Shi Xing: 【Didn’t you say you wouldn’t force me? 】

Lu Lu’s words were repeated by Shi Xing, like a wake-up call in his ears, which was deafening.

Shi Xing: [I’m not afraid].

Having said that, Shi Xing gave up on being euphemistic and said, [The Lu family is great, and you’re great too]

. The moment Lu Lu saw these eight words, his heart skipped a beat.

There is no fear, the Lu family is very good, and he is also very good... At this point...

a huge panic suddenly swept over Lu Lu...

Shi Xing: [Matching is not a trivial matter, I originally wanted to consider it carefully]

Consider how to minimize the damage.

[But if you must have an answer today]

"I don't think we are suitable" Shi Xing was halfway through typing a few words.

[Sorry!] Lu Lu's abrupt apology interrupted his reply.

This sentence was almost completed by Lu Lu instinctively. Before he realized what he had done, his hand had already typed and pressed send.

After a moment, Lu Lu repeated: [I'm sorry, I was too excited just now]

[I didn't mean to force you, it's just that, maybe I've been too worried recently]

[I really like you, Xingxing]

I like you so much that I can't accept it at all. In his strong premonition, he was thinking about what Shi Xing was going to say next.

[What you just said, "Think about it carefully", is that true?]

[Forget it, it doesn't matter, you are right, I shouldn't force you, and you don't have to rush to think it through today]

[Since you are not at ease, let's discuss it after the talent evaluation. When you are at ease and have thought it through thoroughly, we can continue]

Let's wait for him to calm down and sort out his thoughts.

After a pause, Lu Lu affirmed, [Yes, wait until the evaluation is out]

After the evaluation is out, at least there will be no more excuses of "can't afford it".

[Sorry for my loss of composure tonight. I'll just leave it at that.]

Before Shi Xing could come to his senses, Lu Lu's profile picture turned gray.

Lu Lu... was he afraid of his rejection?

There was no answer. Shi Xing tried to send a few more messages, but they all fell on deaf ears, confirming that Lu Lu would not reply again.

After turning off the communicator, Shi Xing didn't know whether to feel lucky or regretful. His thoughts were in a mess.

Well, let's talk about it after the talent evaluation. By then, Lu Lu wouldn't doubt that his reasons were just random excuses.

Before falling asleep, Shi Xing thought that he had to have a good rest recently. With Yu Man and Lu Lu, he couldn't mess up the talent evaluation again.

Maybe it was because of the confession, or maybe it was because of the past memories during the conversation, Shi Xing had a nightmare again.

This time the dream was clear, and the princess' voice was so real.

- "Enough, if it doesn't work, send him back to the tree nest."

- "There is no precedent for sending him back, but there will be one if you send him back!"

The overly sharp voice seemed to pierce Shi Xing, making him frown, as if he would wake up in the next second.

The next second, Shi Xing did not wake up, and a strong mental force suppressed all the turmoil and flowed in his sea of ​​​​consciousness, as if a pair of gentle and strong hands covered his eyes and ears, and the surroundings suddenly became quiet.

Shi Xing felt that the breath was very familiar and made him feel at ease, but he could not remember who it came from.

Shi Xing's brows slowly relaxed on the bed, and he fell asleep again.

"Your Highness."

"Your Highness!"

The moment Chi Yao sat up from the bed, Fu Qing and his attendant knocked on the door almost at the same time.

Chi Yao realized belatedly that his mental power had leaked out.

When the two came in, Chi Yao had already been exploring his spiritual sea. To his surprise, there was nothing abnormal in his spiritual sea. On the contrary, living in the tree nest made it more stable than usual.

Chi Yao: "I'm fine."

"My spiritual sea is still stable now, and it will take some time before I explode in disorder."

The attendant asked and retreated. Fu Qing was about to leave, but he thought of something, stopped and turned around, wanting to say something but stopped.

Chi Yao didn't like guessing, "If you have something to say, just say it. If you don't, just leave."

After a moment of silence, Fu Qing made a certain decision and half-knelt to salute, "Your Majesty, are you not going to take any Blue Star people with you this year?"

He changed his name outside, which was very formal. Hearing this, Chi Yao looked at Fu Qing quietly.

Fu Qing: "The doctor has clearly stated that your disorder can no longer be suppressed by medication, and must be relieved in time."

Chi Yao had a blank expression, "Oh, so the Elders Council urges me every year, and you want to join too, right?"

Chi Yao also changed his name.

Fu Qing broke out in a cold sweat at the incomprehensible tone. He knew that His Majesty hated others urging him to do this, so although this thought had been lingering in his mind for a long time, he had kept it in his throat and didn't say it, but, but...

Fu Qing lowered his head suddenly, "I know that it's because there hasn't been a Blue Star person of a matching level, so you haven't matched yet, but this year's situation is different. This year there will definitely be someone of a high level, don't you consider it?"

Chi Yao and he both knew who Fu Qing was referring to.

Chi Yao didn't speak for a long time after hearing this.

Just when Fu Qing felt hopeful, Chi Yao spoke up, "So what do you think his talent assessment should be to become a 3S level healer?"

His cold tone was like a bucket of cold water, chilling Fu Qing to the bone.

Yes, His Majesty's level of spiritual power is too high. If it is not an SSS level healer, I am afraid it will not be able to cure him.

Fu Qing knew that Shi Xing would most likely exceed S level, but this is completely different from his possibility of reaching SSS level. The existence of Tree Nest has exceeded one hundred years, and during this period, there has never been an SSS level healer...

Even if it is SS level, this will be the first one.

But His Majesty's meaning is very clear... He only wants a 3S level.

Fu Qing didn't speak for a long time, Chi Yao raised his hand and waved, "Okay, leave now."

A gust of wind wrapped with spiritual power sent Fu Qing straight out of the bedroom. When Fu Qing stood up, the door was tightly closed in front of him.

Chi Yao was disturbed and couldn't sleep. He got up and leaned against the window to drink water. Under the spiritual power of the mother tree, the feeling that disturbed his sleep suddenly came back vaguely, but Chi Yao was awake and was sure that there was nothing abnormal in his spiritual sea.

Realizing something, Chi Yao held a wisp of wind outside the window and let it go.

This breeze wrapped with spiritual power floated under the cover of the mother tree, entered Shi Xing's room, and finally sank into Shi Xing's body.

At the moment of complete peace, Chi Yao frowned and murmured, "Only one or two times, is the connection so strong?"

"Or is it because we are within the range of the mother tree..."

The voice gradually became lower and disappeared in the night wind.

Another week passed in a flash. Shi Xing had his last checkup. The doctor confirmed that he was fine. The administrator finally announced the specific date of the talent evaluation.

On this day, Lieutenant General Xiang Heze, who belonged to the Xiang family of the Fifth Army, and Major General Tan Yan, who belonged to the Tan family of the Seventh Army, also arrived at the tree nest at the same time.

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