"Isn't it a bit impolite to treat the friend who just saved you two like this?" The young woman chuckled softly, her voice melodious and pleasant. Her voice sounded as if she were speaking through a veil, making Ling Yun and Gu Xiaorou feel that it was very empty, as if it came from an extremely distant place, and seemed very unreal. Clearly, the young woman did not want anyone to know her face or her voice.
Gu Xiaorou said calmly, "If you are truly our friend and want to save me and Ling Yun, why hide your true identity? Do you have some ulterior motive that makes you afraid to show your true face?"
Chapter Ninety-Three: Touching
Clearly, Gu Xiaorou's words hit the nail on the head, immediately striking at the young woman's weak point. The young woman smiled lightly again: "What a sharp tongue you have, Gu Xiaorou. Not only are you beautiful, but you also speak beautifully. No wonder Ling Yun likes you so much, and is even willing to risk his life to protect you."
Gu Xiaorou was taken aback, then said coldly, "Do you know what I look like? And how do you know Ling Yun...?" She couldn't help but stop herself from saying the last few words. Although she was embarrassed to ask, hearing the young woman say this, for some reason, Gu Xiaorou suddenly felt a strange joy.
However, after emerging from Lingyun's barrier, Gu Xiaorou put her mask back on. Her face remained unremarkable; while not ugly, it was far from beautiful. The young woman's immediate recognition of her beauty clearly indicated she had seen her true face before.
The young woman covered her mouth and chuckled softly: "How could I not know what a legendary woman like who could be hunted down by such a powerful organization as the Heavenly Eye Society looks like? Xiao Rou, I've seen your photos, you're really beautiful. Even I, a woman, couldn't help but feel my heart flutter when I saw you."
Her words seemed to possess a bewitching charm, each syllable flowing out like the beautiful rhythm of a melodious song. Coupled with her gentle voice, she could unconsciously captivate others, making them want to listen to her voice.
Gu Xiaorou was taken aback again: "You've seen my photo?" Her voice had softened considerably without her realizing it. Since the other party hadn't shown any hostility, Gu Xiaorou wouldn't provoke an unknown, powerful being. Especially since she was currently at a disadvantage.
The young woman took a small step forward and said softly, "Yes, Xiaorou, I really do consider you and Lingyun as friends. Otherwise, I wouldn't have killed the people from the Heavenly Eye Society and gotten into trouble."
Gu Xiaorou was about to nod in agreement when Ling Yun suddenly called out from behind her, "There's something wrong with her voice. Don't fall for her charm."
Gu Xiaorou was startled awake, as if from a dream. A sudden chill ran down her spine; she was drenched in cold sweat. For some reason, she had felt a surge of attraction to the unfamiliar young woman after hearing her words, and had been unable to resist wanting to befriend her. Only after Ling Yun's reminder did she realize that the woman's voice did indeed have a somewhat seductive quality.
Gu Xiaorou wouldn't normally fall for such a trick so easily, but firstly, her injuries hadn't healed, and her mental energy field was at its lowest level, inevitably weakening her resistance. Secondly, her opponent was clearly skilled in the art of seduction, subtly hypnotizing her mind, making it difficult to defend against.
"Oh, what's wrong with me? Do I have a hostile attitude towards you, Ling Yun?" The young woman, though exposed, showed no anger. Instead, she smiled gently and asked Ling Yun softly, her voice filled with a captivating allure.
"Whether there's hostility or not, you know it in your heart." Ling Yun remained unmoved. He had already sat up from the bed at some point, his terrifying, charred face with only one eye staring coldly at the young woman. "You came here for only one purpose, for the Heavenly Eye, right?"
The young woman looked at Ling Yun and finally said in a voice that was no longer seductive, "That's right, I want to get the Heavenly Eye."
With just one sentence, the atmosphere in the bedroom became tense again. Gu Xiaorou looked at the young woman calmly, and although she was no longer hostile, the wariness in her eyes was obvious.
“However, I don’t want to hurt you, especially Ling Yun,” the young woman suddenly said quietly, then pointed at Gu Xiaorou, “I actually envy you, Gu Xiaorou.”
Gu Xiaorou was taken aback: "You envy me?"
“Yes.” The young woman smiled gently. “I’m not envious of your beauty, nor am I envious of your third eye. In fact, I have no interest in the third eye at all, but I have no choice but to get it. What I envy is that you have such a good boyfriend as Ling Yun, who is willing to give his life to protect you. If I had such a man, I would die without regrets. What third eye or treasures can compare to the person who loves me the most.”
Gu Xiaorou gave her a deep look, her heart fluttering for no reason. She felt a mix of indescribable joy and a strange sense of melancholy. She then glanced at Ling Yun, who was silently looking down, and said, "You've got it wrong. Ling Yun is not my boyfriend. He's just my classmate."
The young woman sighed, "What a foolish girl. Would a classmate like that be willing to pay the price with his life for you?"
Gu Xiaorou remained silent. The young woman was right; there was indeed no such classmate. But was Ling Yun truly willing to give his life because he loved her? Or was he merely fulfilling a promise made by a man? Just acting out of loyalty? The girl's heart suddenly pounded with anxiety. Impacted by the young woman's powerful words, Gu Xiaorou became insecure and uncertain.
She gave Ling Yun a resentful look, thinking to herself, "You're so good at this crucial moment, not saying a word."
"Am I right, Ling Yun?" The young woman seemed very interested in Ling Yun. Seeing that the two were silent, she asked him with great interest.
"Ahem," Ling Yun coughed awkwardly twice to cover his helplessness. If possible, he really wanted to avoid this topic. Was what the young woman said true? Ling Yun was also confused. Willing to pay the price of her life for Gu Xiaorou, was this true love? Ling Yun dared not say for sure. Perhaps there was an element of affection in it, and it wasn't entirely just a promise. But matters of the heart are always so unpredictable, everything seems ambiguous.
But if it was just for a promise, it seemed mixed with a vague feeling and emotion. He didn't know why, but he easily softened when he saw Gu Xiaorou, always wanting to give her the greatest happiness and protection. Was this emotion liking and love? Ling Yun was truly confused. From childhood to adulthood, he had only ever had a vague fantasy about Li Lingling, but after gaining his supernatural abilities, this childish fantasy vanished due to the huge gap between reality and expectations. Since starting university, he had been experiencing all sorts of strange things, and he had to cultivate diligently at night, leaving him no time to think about romantic relationships. Now, after being introduced to the topic by a young woman, Ling Yun seemed to realize something he had unintentionally overlooked: he had never been in a relationship.
Ling Yun glanced at the young woman and decided it would be better to reveal her true identity: "Lin Naimei, do you really like asking about other people's private matters like their love lives?"
These words were like a thunderbolt, startling both Gu Xiaorou and the young woman. Their two beautiful eyes instantly focused on Ling Yun's charred face.
"How do you know who I am?!" the young woman said sharply, her tone suddenly becoming fierce, but by saying this, she had undoubtedly admitted her identity.
Gu Xiaorou looked at the young woman suspiciously, then finally revealed a look of realization: "The pursuer in the campus police station, so it was you? What is your background?"
The young woman reached out and brushed her face, instantly removing the hazy veil to reveal a stunningly beautiful face—it was Lin Naimei: "Yes, actually I was just following Ling Yun at the time. I didn't expect to run into you. I didn't know your secret then. I never imagined we'd meet in such a setting. As for my background, I can't tell you yet; perhaps you'll find out in the future."
"Why are you tracking me?" After a long silence, Ling Yun asked slowly. He didn't know much about Lin Naimei; he had only met her a few times and knew she was one of the Four Beauties, but he hadn't expected her to also be a superhuman.
“I’m interested in you, or perhaps I can find clues about the Heavenly Eye from you.” Lin Naimei smiled radiantly and said directly, “I must admit, Ling Yun, you always manage to surprise and impress me. From the day you arrived at Jinghua University, your strength was far inferior to that of a mere private in the Heavenly Eye Society, but today you have already killed a captain of the Heavenly Eye Society, and all of this has only been a few months. Of course, all of this is nothing. What surprised me the most today was after meeting Gu Xiaorou. I realized that you would be willing to face the entire Heavenly Eye Society, even at the cost of your life, just to protect her!”
"Ling Yun, you really touched me! I have a strong liking for you," Lin Naimei said, emphasizing each word.
Chapter Ninety-Four: Deceptive Techniques and Barriers
Ling Yun remained silent, unsure of what to say. The more heartfelt the praise, the more helpless and unable he felt. Deep down, Ling Yun was still that kind, introverted, and somewhat dull boy, someone who could shamelessly flirt with girls—even if he were killed, he couldn't do it.
Seeing another beautiful girl praising Ling Yun in front of her, even making no attempt to hide her affection, Gu Xiaorou felt a pang of unease, as if something precious had been stolen from her. However, having never experienced matters of the heart, she was as naive as a blank sheet of paper in this regard. Though uncomfortable inside, her face remained expressionless. Only her slightly pursed lips betrayed a hint of her inner turmoil.
Lin Nami glanced at her and suddenly smiled, "Don't worry, I won't steal your boyfriend. No matter how good someone is, I won't be moved if they don't love me. But..." She suddenly drew out her words, deliberately keeping her in suspense.
"But what?" Gu Xiaorou could no longer care about her anxiety and asked urgently. As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized that she had asked a bit abruptly. Saying it like that would inadvertently admit that Ling Yun was her boyfriend. However, the words had already been spoken and she couldn't take them back. Her pretty face under the thin mask was already flushed.
Lin Naimei blinked her beautiful eyes, seemingly seeing through her heart, and covered her mouth with a soft smile: "However, if Ling Yun falls in love with me on his own initiative, then it's hard to say. Such a good man is hard to find in the world, and there are very few men that I can admire. I won't let him go easily, Xiao Rou, you'd better be careful."
Gu Xiaorou was both angry and embarrassed, and she snorted coldly, saying, "What am I supposed to be careful about?"
Lin Naimei seemed to be deliberately trying to provoke her: "Be careful, or you won't be able to keep a man's heart. Think about it, what kind of woman do men like? Of course, they like women who are both beautiful and charming, and the more feminine they are, the more attractive they are to men. Xiao Rou, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you are beautiful, but you seem to lack a little charm and feminine gentleness. This greatly diminishes your charm, and over time, men's hearts will get tired of you."
Gu Xiaorou snorted again, without replying. She wanted to retort, but Lin Naimei seemed to have a point, and the words caught in her throat. A vague unease crept into her heart, and she couldn't help but glance resentfully at Ling Yun, who remained silent.
“You have your strengths, Xiaorou, and Lin Naimei has hers too. You can’t compare your strengths to other people’s weaknesses. Besides, people’s personalities are complex and ever-changing. Not everyone likes a charming woman. Let’s not talk about this anymore, okay?” After an awkward silence, Ling Yun decided to end this topic that shouldn’t have been discussed.
Talking about feelings with two beautiful girls is just asking for trouble.
"Mmm," Gu Xiaorou responded softly, her heart overflowing with joy. She had initially felt a slight worry, and was somewhat disappointed by Ling Yun's silence. But this one sentence made her happy again, especially since Ling Yun called her by her name directly, while treating Lin Naimei with utmost politeness—the difference in their relationship was crystal clear. The girl's spirits, which had been dampened by Lin Naimei's actions, instantly lifted.
Lin Naimei seemed completely unconcerned by Ling Yun's cold words, her face maintaining a captivating smile throughout: "Ling Yun, are you really siding with Xiao Rou? I'm also your classmate, we just don't interact much usually, why are you putting me down for her sake?"
Ling Yun was taken aback and said, "When did I criticize you? I just didn't want to talk about these useless topics anymore. Lin Naimei, let's get down to business. What exactly do you want from coming here?"
Seeing Ling Yun's serious expression, Lin Naimei's face finally turned serious as well.