X-Dragon Era

Upon hearing Yan Qingying's words, Yi Luo Xiang first froze in surprise, then realized something as she looked at Xin Yun and shook her head, "You, oh you, why do you keep worrying about useless things? Do you really think that we would change because of some external, material changes?"

Smiling wryly, Xin Yun seriously looked at Yi Luo Xiang, "Remember what I told you before? That you don't have to worry that I would not want you because you are not good enough? And now, I'm actually a bit worried about losing you because I'm not good enough."

Hearing Xin Yun's words, Yi Luo Xiang seriously looked at him, "Since we're on this topic, I want to ask you, would you have not wanted me back then if I weren't good enough?"

Taken aback by Yi Luo Xiang's question, Xin Yun immediately shook his head emphatically, "How could that be possible? You should know how I feel about you; how could I not want you? Besides... you're already more outstanding than me, by a lot at that."

Gazing sincerely at Xin Yun, Yi Luo Xiang said with utmost seriousness, "In that case, why worry so much? No matter what you become, it's impossible that I would not want you. In this entire world, apart from you, there's nothing else valuable enough for me to cherish. If not you, who else can I cherish?"n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Hearing this, Xin Yun suddenly understood. Indeed... just like siblings, no matter how different their treatment at school or how varied their grades, their feelings for each other never change. Feelings are above money and material things, at least true feelings are. As for the fake ones, they are not included.

Moreover, Xin Yun believed that his feelings for Yi Luo Xiang were absolutely incomparable even to those between siblings. It was a sincerely faithful feeling where they could trust each other completely, even to the extent of sacrificing their lives for one another. Why would such devotion be swayed by who had better or worse grades?

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If it were so easily changed, then it would not be considered true affection in the first place. Losing it would mean nothing worth cherishing...

Lost in thought, Yi Luo Xiang took Xin Yun's hand and said, "Moreover, I am not actually better than you right now. Everything has only just begun. In my heart, you are still that capable Xin Yun from the Treasure Exchange Convention. Don't forget, at the beginning, you were the least noticeable one at the convention, but what was the final outcome? Whose achievements could compare to yours?"

Yes... what does a lower starting point matter? He is not without advantages. Just as Yi Luo Xiang said, everything has just begun; it's far from the end. He cannot lose confidence now.

Caught in his thoughts, Xin Yun laughed heartily and stated resolutely, "Thank you, Xiang Xiang. I think... my confidence has been restored. Don't worry, I will definitely not let you down."

Seeing that Xin Yun had finally regained his confidence, Yi Luo Xiang smiled sweetly, embraced his arm, and walked towards the store. Having Xin Yun by her side felt so wonderful; her heart was completely filled with sweetness, and there was no longer any imperfection in her life.

When the three of them returned to the store, Ming Xuan had already come back. After all... not many would engage him in a half-day's encounter at the academy's gate.

After a week, Ming Xuan's spirit had improved a lot, and his brows were much brighter. Seeing this, Xin Yun knew that if nothing went wrong, this guy would definitely be a member of the academy's distinguished classes. Although his talent and endowments were only 80, his potential was too strong, maxed out at 100, making it impossible not to advance.

Upon inquiring, it turned out to be true... Ming Xuan had become a member of the second-grade segment's distinguished first class. Over the past week, Ming Xuan had enjoyed special treatment and privileges of the first class, so how could his spirit not improve?

Unfortunately, Xin Yun knew that his friend's pride would soon perish. Once the others understood the situation, challenges would commence. The second-grade segment did not have the first-grade segment's one-year peace period; challenges could happen anytime.

The reason nobody challenged him over the past week was that the consequences of a failed challenge were too severe. A failed challenge meant losing the qualification to study at the main institute, being demoted to the first institute, and if failing again, to the second institute, and so on.

However, although Ming Xuan was diligent and highly talented, regrettably, his peafowl could never display its plumage, having not an ounce of offensive capability. Those who dared to issue challenges were all formidable, and he was bound to lose almost every battle.

Now, a week passed, and even if Ming Xuan continued to hide his weakness, he likely couldn't escape everyone's notice. It wasn't going to be long before challenges would finally start. Ming Xuan's good days would be gone, and without any surprise, he might continuously drop to the very bottom, to White Ten Class, then be demoted all the way down to the first institute, then the second, the third...

Having not met for a week, the four friends enthusiastically caught up, and even until Mother Lan finished preparing a sumptuous lunch they hadn't had enough, but they couldn't continue chatting.

After eating a rich lunch, everyone returned to their own rooms to rest. Accustomed to naps, they all felt sleepy at this time.

Yan Qingying and Ming Xuan each had their own rooms, so after the meal, they went back to rest. However, Yi Luo Xiang and Xin Yun always shared one room.

When Xin Yun hugged Yi Luo Xiang, who was wearing a thin nightgown, and breathed in her fragrant scent, he noticed she had gained some flesh over the week. Of course... it wasn't fat; she simply wasn't as bony as before, appearing much more rounded.