Chapter 78: Broken Fate
It was morning again, and the sun once again shone on the desks at the same angle, casting shadows of light on the lush greenery. But the difference was that the seat that had been empty for a month had finally been returned.
Yu Che had just stepped into the classroom when he paused slightly before walking to his seat as usual and sitting down. He adjusted his tone to be natural and said, "You're back."
From the moment the other person appeared in her sight, Lin Xingyan held her chin with one hand, her eyes following him, her eyebrows curved. Hearing the greeting, her smile deepened: "Well, did you miss me?"
Yu Che was stunned when he heard this, wanting to speak but stopping himself. Glancing at Lin Xingyan who was still waiting for his answer, he stuffed his schoolbag into the drawer and turned around to ask, "I've taken a month off. Are you okay?"
Lin Xingyan's attention was indeed diverted. She sighed and lay down on the desk with her hands spread out.
"There were some minor incidents at home, but they were resolved. Now I've fallen behind on a lot of schoolwork, which is a headache."
In the drawer, Yu Che's fingertips touched the gift box that had been there for a long time. Just as he was hesitating, the radio bell rang, and it was time for morning training.
He pursed his lips, then pulled his hand away as if nothing had happened, saying softly, "It's okay, I'll help you with your studies."
The first class in the morning was Zhai Manni's class, which was about training how to resist coercion.
When cultivators fight with others, they will always encounter strong opponents. If they do not have a fearless physique and their Taoist heart is broken, they will not be able to go further and fight with the heavens.
The top floor was the training ground. Zhai Manni stood in front of the stage. The aura around her suddenly changed, and an invisible sense of oppression spread out, surrounding the entire classroom.
It was as if all the molecules in the air had transformed into a massive force that covered their bodies. Caught off guard, the students' knees felt weak and they seemed to be on the verge of kneeling down.
"Stay standing, stay calm, and use your spiritual power to fight." Zhai Manni patrolled the stage and said seriously.
The students' breathing became increasingly disordered, their hearts and minds were shaken, and even though they gritted their teeth and persevered, their bodies began to sway uncontrollably.
Lin Xingyan was still able to resist at the beginning, but as Zhai Manni gradually increased the intensity, her body swayed more violently, her face turned pale, and sweat soaked her temples.
When the pressure increased to another level, Lin Xingyan let out a muffled groan and fell backwards weakly.
Yu Che had been paying close attention to Lin Xingyan's condition. Seeing this, he supported her back without hesitation to help her regain her balance.
Zhai Manni frowned, "Lin Xingyan, lower your center of gravity, focus your mind, and concentrate on guiding your spiritual power."
However, Lin Xingyan struggled again and again, her face flushed, and she still couldn't hold on any longer. She sat on the ground and said pitifully, "I'm sorry, Teacher Zhai, I really can't do this."
Zhai Manni's face darkened slightly. What was wrong with this girl? Her talent was clearly exceptional, yet her attitude towards cultivation was extremely unsound.
Yu Che saw Zhai Manni raised her brows and was about to scold her, but he somehow explained:
"Teacher Zhai, she missed a month's classes, so it's normal that she can't catch up for a while."
However, what he didn't know was that Zhai Manni had already taken this into consideration and adjusted Lin Xingyan's micro-pressure intensity to be much lower than that of other students.
Lin Xingyan's behavior at this time was purely due to her pampering.
What made her even more unhappy was that Yu Che usually practiced hard and was very steady beyond his age, but now he was so carried away by a girl that he defended her regardless of the occasion and disrupted the teaching.
Indecisive and self-righteous, Zhai Manni immediately pointed out Yu Che's shortcomings.
Her face turned cold, and there was a hint of disappointment in her eyes as she looked at Yu Che. Then she withdrew the pressure she had exerted on Lin Xingyan.
Ignore the two of them and continue to instruct other students.
Lin Xingyan looked up at Yu Che and apologized deeply.
Yu Che didn't care about Zhai Manni's opinion. He only cooperated with the teaching to avoid trouble. In response, he shook his head at Lin Xingyan and said it was okay.
It was Lin Xingyan's first day back at school, and she was on duty cleaning the room after school.
Yu Che dawdled with his schoolbag, and before he knew it, they were the only two left in the classroom. Finally, he made up his mind and stuffed the gift box into the inner compartment of his schoolbag.
The two of them walked out of the school gate together naturally. In the hot summer, when they passed by a milk tea shop, Lin Xingyan turned around and invited:
"You're not in a hurry to go home, I'll treat you to some milk tea as a thank you for today... Yeah."
Yu Che was just looking for an opportunity to give the gift box away, but when he heard her words, he breathed a sigh of relief and immediately nodded in agreement.
The air conditioning in the milk tea shop was cranked up high. Lin Xingyan held her pearl milk tea in her hand and looked at Yu Che eagerly, "I was such a jerk in class today. I even got you into trouble and made Teacher Zhai unhappy."
As she spoke, she became dejected and sucked up the pearls mouthful by mouthful, chewing them vigorously.
For some reason, Yu Che felt like laughing when he saw her like this. Without hesitation, he took out the gift box and pushed it towards Lin Xingyan.
"I'm giving this to you. It should be helpful. Just work hard on your cultivation in the future."
There were still pearl fragments in Lin Xingyan's mouth. She muttered, her eyes shining. She took the gift box and opened it solemnly, and a delicate bracelet came into view.
She looked at Yu Che in surprise, then shifted her gaze to the bracelet, looking back and forth several times before finally swallowing it all in. "So beautiful, I love it! Thank you, Yu Che."
She picked up the bracelet and handed it directly to Yu Che, smiling and saying, "It's inconvenient for me to hold it with one hand, so please help me put it on."
Yu Che subconsciously said, "Hmm?" and then realized, "Ah... OK."
He took the bracelet, his fingertips accidentally brushing against her slightly cold wrist, and his heart skipped a beat unconsciously.
He originally thought it was just a daily gift between friends, but now, facing the other party's expectant eyes, his movements became inexplicably clumsy.
Lin Xingyan raised her wrist, and as Yu Che concentrated on fighting the lobster clasp on the bracelet, the top of her hair looked fluffy and soft.
Her eyes moved slightly, a hint of aggression emerged in them, but was quickly suppressed, and the corners of her mouth rose.
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Whether in a regular class or a Yuling class, high school students are always busy, and a year of study passes in a flash.
By the third year of high school, all the members of the Yuling class had achieved academic success and their practice was on the right track, and Lin Xingyan had also "successfully" caught up with the progress.
K City held an early admission selection competition for Huaxiu University, and all high schools in the city that offered cultivation classes participated.
There are six events in total, one of which is a rugby game, which does not restrict the use of spiritual power.
This means that rugby is just a medium, and the purpose is still to examine each team's ability to use spiritual energy and teamwork.
The first match of the No. 1 Middle School of the city was against the Experimental Middle School, which have been called "brother" schools for many years. The players of both teams were in high spirits, and their auras of various attributes were revealed.
As soon as the game whistle sounded, in the first quarter of the first half, No. 1 Middle School of the city, as the attacking side, passed the football and immediately faced an iron wall.
The defensive formation of Experimental Middle School fully considers the spiritual attribute advantages of each player, and each has its own response.
A burly center, emitting an ochre-colored aura, stood firm on the defense line as solid as a rock, attacking the No. 1 Middle School's assault team with precise strikes, making it difficult for them to break through.
The wing players were incredibly fast and moved very quickly, repeatedly intercepting the passing path.
Their defensive lineup was impenetrable, and for a moment, they were unable to strike back. The more gloomy the First Middle School team looked, the more arrogant the Experimental Middle School team became, constantly issuing provocations.
No. 1 Middle School's offense was repeatedly rejected. At the end of the first quarter, they only scored two points and were completely suppressed by their opponents.
In the second quarter of the first half, No. 1 Middle School became the defensive side.
The players of Experimental Middle School cooperated well with each other and passed the ball without hesitation. The mentality of No. 1 Middle School was frustrated and everyone gradually became silent. After losing communication, the loopholes became more obvious and they just ran around aimlessly.
The score widened step by step, and the mocking laughter from Experimental Middle School could be heard everywhere.
Yu Che originally wanted to keep a low profile and not need to apply for early admission, but with the other party calling him "trash" on the left and "idiot" on the right, he also got a little angry.
In the final five minutes, seeing the defense line collapse once again, Yu Che shouted, "Zhao Yu, build a wall immediately! Everyone else, follow me and charge to the right."
Zhao Yu was stunned when he heard this. Although he was unhappy, the situation couldn't get any worse. He gritted his teeth, and the earth-type spiritual power in his body surged out, instantly solidifying into a low wall.
At the same time, the players on the right side of Experimental Middle School were interfered with by the prediction, disrupting their rhythm.
Under Yu Che's command, and with everyone working together, they were able to fend off this wave of attacks. Everyone was cheered up.
Zhao Yu looked at Yu Che in surprise, still feigning composure, and curled his lips. However, when he received Yu Che's subsequent arrangements, he cooperated without objection.
With half a minute left in the second quarter, the main player of Experimental Middle School took the ball himself, his spiritual power surged, his firepower was at full capacity, and a fierce gleam flashed in his eyes.
In a split second, Lin Xingyan, who was originally assisting on the flank, seemed to think that time was running out, and she suddenly forgot to judge the strength and rushed forward to block it.
Yu Che was also concentrating on his Qinggong leap, his entire mind locked on the opponent's main force, and he had no idea of Lin Xingyan's appearance.
He originally intended to release the thunder spiritual power to block the football's path. Even though it was restrained in the moment of reaction, the impact was still more than Lin Xingyan could withstand.
The next second, Lin Xingyan flew two or three meters like a kite with a broken string, and then fell on the lawn. After two coughs, blood foam flowed from her lips.
Yu Che was completely stunned, standing there, his mind blank. The sight of Lin Xingyan vomiting blood and collapsing to the ground pierced his heart, and the overwhelming guilt made his hands and feet cold.
The referee's sharp whistle signaled a timeout. Medical staff arrived promptly to check on the players. After a moment, their expressions were solemn:
"The internal organs are injured. You need to be sent to the hospital immediately for a detailed examination, otherwise there is a possibility of heavy bleeding."
Upon hearing this, Yu Che walked up to Lin Xingyan without any hesitation, hugged her horizontally, and was about to leave the arena.
"Yu Che!" Zhai Manni, who was in the audience, rushed over and saw the scene. She hurriedly stopped him and said sternly:
"The competition isn't over yet. This is about our future. I'll just accompany Lin Xingyan to the hospital. You go back."
But Yu Che couldn't hear anything at this moment. Lin Xingyan in his arms had half-closed eyes, her face as pale as paper, and the bloodshot at the corner of her mouth was shocking.
He held Lin Xingyan's feet and jumped out of the arena like an arrow without looking back.
He moved at an extremely fast speed, yet his arms were incredibly steady, leaping between the buildings like flowing water. This left Zhai Manni with a grim expression and the crowd stunned.
Seemingly in a coma, Lin Xingyan closed her eyes and sensed that the last causal connection between Yu Che and Zhai Manni was also severed, and she lay down in the warm embrace with peace of mind.
After finding the "Reiki Specialist Clinic", Yu Che pushed open the door. The environment inside was completely different from the cold white tones outside. It was decorated in an antique style and filled with a light, calming incense.
There was only one medical practitioner in the clinic, about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with a handsome face and a gentle temperament.
Hearing the noise, he looked up and immediately stood up from his office chair, asking Yu Che to put the patient on the bed.
Yu Che bent down and gently put Lin Xingyan down. Seeing that she was still frowning even in her coma, he felt even more ashamed.
He turned to look at the overly young doctor, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.
The medical practitioner seemed to see his doubts, but didn't care. He just said gently, "Don't worry."
He moved to the edge of the bed, his palm hovering above Lin Xingyan's abdomen. A soft green light floated from his palm, and the vibrant wood-type spiritual power was carefully sensing the patient's condition.
After a few breaths, the medical practitioner withdrew his hand and smiled gently at Yu Che:
"The internal organs were slightly shaken, and the external spiritual energy invading the body caused him to lose his breath and spit out blood. It looks scary, but it's actually not serious. I just need to recuperate for a few days."
After hearing the doctor's diagnosis, Yu Che's tense nerves finally relaxed slightly, but he still asked anxiously, "Are you sure she's okay? She just flew a few meters away..."
The doctor nodded in affirmation: "It's okay, I will help her treat the minor injuries to her internal organs."
After saying that, he formed seals with his hands, and the rich spiritual energy turned into a trickle, slowly covering the surface of Lin Xingyan's abdomen.
His originally pale face visibly regained some redness, and his brows gradually relaxed.
After the treatment, the doctor walked to the table, wrote a prescription, and handed it to Yu Che: "Go to the first floor to pay and get the medicine. They are all herbs that warm the meridians and replenish blood and qi."
Yu Che took the prescription, glanced at Lin Xingyan, who seemed to be sleeping peacefully, and nodded to the doctor: "I understand. Thank you, doctor."
The moment Yu Che closed the door of the clinic, Lin Xingyan, who was lying on the hospital bed, suddenly raised her eyes. Her expression was clear, even with a strange sense of indifference.
She sat up without hiding her feelings and wiped the dried blood from the corner of her lips with the wet wipes beside her. She didn't look injured at all.
The medical practitioner was not shocked by this. Instead, he dropped his hypocritical gentleness, casually pulled out a chair and sat down, looking helpless:
"Young Master, you're so boring that you're cosplaying as a middle school student and even resorting to self-torture. What's your goal?"
Chu Yanxing glanced at him and his voice returned to its original tone: "Watch your mouth and don't reveal any flaws."
As if remembering something, he continued, "The Disguise Pills are almost used up. Please refine a few more bottles and send them to the main residence."
The doctor rubbed his forehead and advised, "Young Master, the elixir is not difficult to refine, but you must know that although the Disguise Pill is useful, it is ultimately restricting your normal form. Long-term use will always cause damage to your meridians and bones."
Chu Yanxing listened to him calmly and said, "I know my limits. Just do as I say."
The healer looked at his young master's determined face and recalled how he had been stunned and puzzled when he first summoned him to the main residence, repeatedly advising him. Now, watching the young master's stubborn insistence, he felt helpless.
“…Yes, Young Master.”
As expected, Yu Che and Lin Xingyan failed to pass the early admission assessment.
However, in the college entrance examination and the comprehensive examination of cultivation qualifications two months later, they both relied on their own strength to be admitted to the highest hall that cultivation students dream of - the Chinese Cultivation University.
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Life was not all smooth sailing. During the summer vacation after graduating from high school, K City was hit by a series of beast attacks, some small and some large.
The news reports the latest situation 24 hours a day, reminding citizens to avoid going out as much as possible. Temporary control is implemented in some areas, and daily necessities are provided by the government.
On the streets, vehicles of the Alien Management Bureau can be seen everywhere. The teams are moving in a hurry, with blood of alien beasts splattered on their bodies.
The beast tide came suddenly, and K City was surrounded by enemies. For a time, there was a certain degree of shortage of personnel and supplies.
As an intern, Yu Che is currently in charge of external liaison work. Today, the director gave him an order: contact the Chu family in the neighboring city and request external assistance.
The Chu family is the most powerful cultivation family in the surrounding area. If they can get their support, the beast tide in K City can be brought under control as soon as possible to reduce casualties.
However, thinking of the young master of the Chu family, Yu Che felt complicated.
With his life experience in his previous life, even with only a few contacts, he had already roughly deduced Chu Yanxing's character - cold, selfish, and profit-oriented.
If you ask the Chu family for help, you will most likely be met with a cold shoulder.
He could almost imagine that the response he would receive would be an official, watertight reply, or even more ruthless, a straightforward rejection.
However, with a mission to accomplish and the current situation at hand, Yu Che had no choice but to bite the bullet and dial the Chu family's contact number.
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