When Qin Luo and the others arrived at the main hall of Wanxuan Academy, everyone was already waiting there.
At the very front of the stone platform inside the hall stood an elderly man dressed in a white robe. The robe appeared ordinary, yet it subtly emanated a spiritual light. The old man's face seemed kind, but his eyes held a profound light that made one hesitant to look directly at him.
This secretly astonished Qin Luo. He could sense the breathtakingly powerful spiritual energy emanating from the old man. This power far surpassed that of anyone he had ever seen before. Was this the strength of the Nine Heavenly Gates?
Surprised, Qin Luo turned his head and, sure enough, saw Murong Liyue's slender figure not far away. At that moment, she was standing in a corner of the main hall, talking quietly with Dean Wan Xuan.
Murong Liyue's slender eyebrows furrowed slightly, a hint of trouble in her eyes. After a silent sigh, she slowly extended her delicate hand to accept the three scrolls given to her by Dean Wanxuan. The scrolls looked quite ancient, exuding the unique scent of old paper.
But the next moment, just as she was about to put away the scroll, she keenly noticed Qin Luo's gaze.
Then, she gently raised her eyes, glancing over everyone in the hall, and seemingly unintentionally met Qin Luo's gaze.
The moment their eyes met, her pupils contracted slightly, her furrowed brows relaxed, and her slightly worried face gradually returned to its usual calm. However, beneath that calmness, there seemed to be a hint of unspeakable excitement.
Last night, she caused quite a commotion in her search for Qin Luo. It's well known that Murong Liyue is a highly regarded figure at Wanxuan Academy, and her every move is closely watched. Her anxious search for Qin Luo last night was a stark contrast to her usual aloof and reserved demeanor.
Her hurried footsteps and slightly anxious expression were noticed by many observant people. As a result, all sorts of rumors grew wildly in the Wanxuan Academy, like weeds in spring, and even rumors spread that Senior Sister Murong had fallen in love.
The rumor spread like wildfire, quickly creating a storm of public opinion within the academy. It left the students, who already harbored feelings of admiration for Murong Liyue, with mixed emotions.
Those students could only watch Murong Liyue from afar, keeping their admiration hidden in their hearts. But now, hearing such rumors was like a boulder being thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples.
Some were secretly heartbroken and began to drown their sorrows in alcohol all night; others were filled with jealousy, envious that this person could receive such extraordinary attention from Murong Liyue...
Xia Zihan, standing to the side, looked at Qin Luo with some confusion, then followed his gaze and saw Murong Liyue's slender figure in white. Instantly, a strange sense of crisis welled up in her heart.
Without hesitation, Xia Zihan affectionately took Qin Luo's arm, her body involuntarily leaning closer to him, as if declaring her ownership to everyone. Then, she slightly raised her chin, looking at Murong Liyue with a possessive gaze.
When Murong Liyue saw Xia Zihan's wary look, she was slightly taken aback. She wanted to go over and find out what happened last night, but she stopped in her tracks.
After all, Xia Zihan and Qin Luo seemed to have a close relationship, and if she went over rashly, it might cause unnecessary misunderstandings. However, she was also very curious about the Radiant Array, which left her in a dilemma.
Meanwhile, the others in the hall seemed to sense the subtle atmosphere, and many people's eyes darted back and forth between the three of them, and whispers gradually began to rise.
The man in the blue robe behind the Lord of Liu Domain maintained his aloof and cold demeanor on the surface, but when Xia Zihan took Qin Luo's arm, his hand, hidden under his sleeve, unconsciously clenched into a fist.
He tried hard to suppress his jealousy, not wanting others to see through his thoughts, but his gaze couldn't help but linger on Qin Luo's slender wrist for a few seconds, a barely perceptible hint of hostility flashing in his eyes.
From the day Xia Zihan entered the main hall, he was captivated by her perfect beauty, and his usually calm and composed heart was stirred. From that moment on, his gaze would unconsciously follow Xia Zihan's figure, silently observing her every move.
He had fantasized countless times about having the chance to get close to Xia Zihan, even if it was just to say a few words, but his aloofness and pride always made it difficult for him to take that initiative.
Seeing Xia Zihan so intimately linked with Qin Luo, the jealousy in his heart grew wildly like weeds.
At the same time, Qin Luo was in a state of astonishment.
[Murong Liyue has obtained a fortuitous encounter: Level 3 Spirit Array: Illusory Beast Trapping Spirit Array. Based on her current affection level for the host: 0 (Stranger); therefore, the return bonus will be randomly distributed between 1 and 5 times the original amount.]
[The chance to win is doubled to 5, and you will receive a level 3 spirit array: Demon-Sealing and Spirit-Trapping Array.]
[Murong Liyue has obtained a fortuitous encounter: Level 3 Spirit Array: Mystic Ice Spirit Shield Array. Based on her current affection level for the host (0, a stranger), the return bonus will be randomly distributed between 1 and 5 times the original amount.]
[The chance to win is doubled to 4, and you will receive a Tier 3 Spirit Array: Holy Extreme Guardian Array.]
Feeling the warmth on his wrist, Qin Luo quickly snapped out of his daze, scanning his surroundings. When he grasped the delicate situation, he was utterly puzzled. He had only checked his system rewards for a short while; how had he suddenly become the center of attention?
However, Qin Luo was no ordinary person, and he quickly calmed down. He turned his head slightly to look at Xia Zihan, who was holding his wrist tightly beside him, with a hint of reassurance in his eyes.
She gently raised her hand and patted Xia Zihan's hand tenderly, saying softly, "Zihan, what's wrong?"
Xia Zihan pursed her lips, her eyes still showing a hint of wariness and unease, and whispered to Qin Luo:
"I...I haven't even left yet, and a vixen has come to spy on you, and the way you look at her is a bit strange."
Qin Luo was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this. He quickly looked around to make sure no one had heard Xia Zihan before saying helplessly:
“Zihan, I just felt something was strange. I remember her name wasn’t on the list of those nine Heavenly Gates, so why is she here? It seems like she’s also heading to the Nine Heavenly Gates.”
Hearing Qin Luo's question, the topic instantly shifted, and Xia Zihan's attention also turned from her jealousy. Seeing the confusion on his face, she immediately said:
"Qin Luo, she should be one of the potential candidates among the nine Heavenly Gates to send out 'invitations'."
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