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Su Xiaoqiang glared at him angrily again before turning her face away indignantly.
Lu Mingfei rubbed his aching side, glancing with lingering fear at Su Xiaoqiang's retreating figure, secretly relieved.
If he hadn't already awakened his bloodline, that one blow might have confined him to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
Su Xiaoqiang herself felt that her outburst of anger was somewhat inexplicable, and she couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
She pursed her lips, turned around without a word, pulled out another bottle of saline solution from the shelf, and then, as if throwing out a challenge, slapped it hard against Lu Mingfei's chest with a "smack".
"Here! Take it!" She deliberately kept her voice flat, trying to hide her awkwardness.
"Thanks!" Lu Mingfei didn't stand on ceremony. He took the bottle, unscrewed the cap, and gulped down several mouthfuls. The cool liquid slid down his throat and made him feel much better.
After a brief silence, Su Xiaoqiang seemed to have finally mustered up her courage.
She glanced quickly at Lu Mingfei, then immediately lowered her head to stare at the tips of her boots, her voice barely audible, like a mosquito's hum:
“…Um…just now, thank you…thank you.”
She took a breath, trying to sound more assertive. "I lost! I, Su Xiaoqiang, keep my word! What do you want me to do? Just say it!"
As soon as the words left her mouth, she seemed to suddenly recall some terrible hypothesis. Her face, which had just flushed, instantly tightened, her eyebrows arched, and her eyes sharpened like knives. Like an angry Vajra suddenly appearing, she added menacingly:
"But I'm warning you! ...That kind of messy stuff! Absolutely! Absolutely! Absolutely not!!"
She deliberately used three "absolutely" words, emphasizing each one.
The speed at which he switched from a mimosa plant to a carnivorous plant left Lu Mingfei completely dumbfounded.
He blinked, looking completely bewildered: "???"
What he was thinking about... that kind of thing? Which kind of thing?
Wait a minute! This girl wouldn't...think he'd take this opportunity to make...that kind of...adult...transaction...requirement, would she?!
A feeling of being both amused and exasperated welled up inside me.
Lu Mingfei's expression was extremely complicated, even carrying a hint of disdain that was hard to describe. He rolled his eyes slightly and complained irritably:
"Hey, Miss Su, your thought process... can you please stop watching such nonsense?"
Lu Mingfei glanced at the sulking Su Xiaoqiang from head to toe, then changed the subject:
"However! With Miss Su's looks... and considering our friendship, it's not impossible for you to become my queen!"
"Pah! Keep dreaming!" Su Xiaoqiang's anger was instantly replaced by disgust. She pointed at Lu Mingfei, who was still primping over, with a look of utter disdain. "Who wants to be your princess? What do you think you are?"
Lu Mingfei chuckled but didn't respond.
According to System Bro, to truly become a qualified villain, it seems...
At the same time, a series of cold, mechanical voices exploded in Lu Mingfei's mind:
Side Quest: A Showdown with Su Xiaoqiang - Completed
The 'escape card' reward for completing the mission has been sent to your personal account.
Main Quest Four: Complete the 'Ten Trials' while sealing the dragon bloodline.
[Task Reward: 50 points for each trial completed]
[Mission Failure: No Penalty]
[Task Description: The 'Ten Trials' are: Trial of Fire, Trial of Water, Trial of Wind, Trial of Earth, Trial of Ice, Trial of Thunder, Trial of Strength, Trial of Fate, Trial of Courage, and Trial of God]
[The host's bloodline will be sealed during the trial; otherwise, it will remain unaffected.]
[Mission Time Limit: One year. If the host has not completed the trial by the end of the time limit, it will be forced to continue!]
Just a second ago, Lu Mingfei was complaining about Su Xiaoqiang's bizarre ideas.
next second.
The smugness on his face froze instantly and vanished without a trace!
This system task, this, this, this...
Sealing...sealing the dragon bloodline?!
Complete ten terrifying-sounding trials?!
There's no punishment for failure?!
Lu Mingfei's blood seemed to stop flowing for a moment, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head!
He understood all too well what this meant—the absence of punishment was not mercy, but a stark and cruel reality:
Failure in these trials is tantamount to death!
Dead people naturally don't need any further punishment!
No wonder... no wonder the third main quest required him to reach the "limits of human physical capabilities"!
Without dragon blood, he would be a complete loser! Just an ordinary slacker!
Do you think you can rely on this state to challenge the ten trials whose very names exude a terrifying aura?
It's like deliberately jumping into an incinerator and hoping to come out alive!
This means that he must reach the limits of human physical capabilities while the dragon blood is sealed.
Only in this way can one find a glimmer of hope in those trials...
Overwhelmed by immense fear and helplessness, he was instantly engulfed by a cold tide.
He had never missed "System Bro" so intensely as he did at this moment. "System Bro" was a witty and humorous guy who could offer guidance in crucial moments and even cover for him.
Now... System Bro is gone. He's all alone now.
Alone, facing the unknown abyss.
Lu Mingfei's face lost all color at a visible speed, turning as pale as paper, and even a fine layer of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
This sudden change in expression, along with the aura of despair emanating from him, was immediately noticed by Su Xiaoqiang, who had been keeping a close eye on him.
She was about to ask a question when she saw his unsteady posture, and her heart tightened suddenly—
Did this guy really hurt his back while saving her?
Or... did I inflict internal injuries from yelling at myself?
After all, this guy had just risked his life to save me.
What if he really suffers some kind of disability because of this... does that mean Su Xiaoqiang has to support him for the rest of his life?
As soon as the thought crossed her mind, Su Xiaoqiang could no longer care about her reserve and that inexplicable embarrassment and annoyance. She rushed to Lu Mingfei's side in one stride!
Her fair hands, however, carried an urgent urgency that left no room for refusal, and began to grope Lu Mingfei's upper body without explanation—his back, his sides, his ribs… Her movements were haphazard and disordered; rather than an examination, it was more like a confirmation tinged with unease.
"Hey! Lu Mingfei! Does it hurt here?!" She pressed anxiously on his side. "What about here?! Is there anything wrong with your bones?! Say something!"
Her voice carried a sharpness she herself was unaware of, and her movements became unsteady, revealing a hint of panic.
Liu Miaomiao watched the scene unfold quietly from the side.
Su Xiaoqiang's posture, almost throwing herself into Lu Mingfei's arms, her hands anxiously groping his body, her urgent and intimate questions... all resembled the kind of care and concern that only an old married couple would have, without any sense of distance.
A slightly sour and bitter feeling, like delicate vines, silently wrapped around Liu Miaomiao's heart.
She subconsciously pursed her lips.
Yes... Su Xiaoqiang and Lu Mingfei.
They were enemies for two years in high school, arguing from their freshman year to their senior year.
At Shilan Middle School, if we were to really talk about the girl who has spoken the most with Lu Mingfei, it probably wouldn't be the quiet and gentle Chen Wenwen, but rather the fiery "little fairy" in front of him.
The intersections and clashes between them were so numerous and so profound...
If anyone could potentially enter Lu Mingfei's world... Su Xiaoqiang would undoubtedly be the easiest one.
Having witnessed the amazing piano incident and the incredible race and rescue, Liu Miaomiao's doubts had long since vanished.
Lu Mingfei—all these years, he has definitely been playing dumb to deceive others!
He has always kept a low profile, concealing his true strength and brilliance.
He's very strong! And... he's more than just strong.
He possesses a rare and reassuring sense of responsibility.
In that instant, he didn't hesitate to use his own body to stop Su Xiaoqiang from falling, even if it might hurt him... This courage and protectiveness were deeply imprinted on Liu Miaomiao's heart.
A clear face naturally appeared in her mind, overlapping and separating from Lu Mingfei in front of her—Chu Zihang.
Senior Brother Chu is indeed handsome, the undisputed perfect male god of Shilan Middle School. He excels in both academics and sports, and seems to be a figure standing on a cloud looking down on everyone.
However, once they are placed on opposite sides of a scale...
Liu Miaomiao's heartbeat gradually calmed down, and a warm and reassuring feeling, like the autumn sun, silently filled her heart.
Being by Lu Mingfei's side... feels completely different.
There was no sense of distance when looking up at someone, nor the spontaneous restraint and tension one feels when facing Chu Zihang.
Being with him is relaxing and comfortable.
It's a peculiar sense of security that allows you to let down your guard and feel genuinely comfortable and at ease...
So, Liu Miaomiao made a move.
She acted decisively, grabbing Su Xiaoqiang's wrist, which was still groping around Lu Mingfei's waist!
"That's enough, stop touching him!" Liu Miaomiao's voice was slightly tense. "What if you hurt him again if you act so recklessly?!"
Su Xiaoqiang suddenly turned her head, her sharp gaze like two knives piercing Liu Miaomiao.
Liu Miaomiao did not back down. Her clear eyes met the scrutiny, her gaze equally determined.
Their eyes met in mid-air, locked in a silent contest.
Chapter 30 You're too despicable! Su Xiaoqiang
Just then, Lu Mingfei finally struggled back to his senses from that enormous quagmire of fear.
He took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over the two beautiful women before him, their expressions tense. A slightly stiff smile appeared on his lips as he spoke, feigning ease: