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Chapter -83.

"Our captain is free right now!"

Before Ye Chen could reply, Zhang Ming stood up with a cheerful grin, quickly pulling him to the girl in blue before they hurriedly left the Imperial Academy lounge. It was clear he wanted to make a swift getaway from the competition venue, trying to avoid the embarrassment that Li Jing's earlier comments had brought on, using Ye Chen as a perfect excuse to escape.

Ye Chen shook his head, silently questioning the kind of friends he had. Turning back to the masked Shui Bing'er, he smiled and asked, "Did you come to see me for something? Is it okay if we chat here?"

"I can't," Shui Bing'er replied evasively, glancing at him. "I'll be waiting for you at the Royal Garden in the eastern suburbs tonight at ten. Don't forget!" She didn't elaborate further and swiftly waved goodbye, leaving Ye Chen even more puzzled.

Feeling a bit worn out from the intense competition, Ye Chen stretched and decided to head to the Snow Emperor Academy on his own, without waiting for Liu Erlong and the others. Just as he was about to exit the venue, Li Jing burst out of the lounge, out of breath, and called, "Captain! Why are you rushing off? You haven't picked up your prize from the competition yet! The Snow Night Emperor sent someone to inform you, and I heard there are tons of valuable treasures! You should hurry to the VIP seat!"

"Ah, I nearly forgot about that!" Ye Chen slapped his forehead, shrugging as he said, "You know what, I think I'm just going to pass—I'm too lazy to go. After you get the prizes, please just share them among everyone. I'm heading back to the Imperial Academy."

With a wave of his hand, Ye Chen quickly disappeared from the competition venue, leaving Li Jing looking puzzled.

"Nothing good?"

The prizes were given by powerful figures like the elders of the Spirit Hall and the leader of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School, and there were supposed to be treasures that could enhance one's cultivation speed. How could they be unremarkable?

Li Jing sighed as she watched Ye Chen's vanishing figure. Feeling excited, she then headed towards the VIP seat. With both the main captain and the vice captain gone, it was up to her to collect the prizes.

If anyone else had overheard their conversation, they would have been astonished to discover how undervalued Ye Chen seemed to consider the competition prizes, especially since figures like Tang San were undoubtedly eager for the golden necklace that promised to speed up cultivation.

As dusk began to settle around Tiandou City, Ye Chen gazed up at the vibrant red clouds painting the sky and felt an unexpected wave of happiness. He couldn't help but wonder why Shui Bing'er wanted to see him at such a late hour; after all, it wasn't uncommon for one's imagination to wander when a man and woman found themselves together in the stillness of night.

"Shadow!"

A voice called out from behind. Ye Chen turned to see Huo Wu approaching, her demeanor radiating a faint, almost inexplicable hostility.

They hadn't interacted much previously, and Ye Chen hadn't paid her much mind. However, after witnessing that unforgettable scene in the illusion, he realized just how stunning Huo Wu truly was. Her golden-red team uniform perfectly accentuated her features, and with her dark red hair, she looked like a captivating flame that could warm any heart.

Her figure was impeccably proportioned, though a hint of sadness lingered on her face, and a gentle red glow surrounded her, giving her an air of mystery.

Huo Wu looked intently at Ye Chen, and after a long pause, finally uttered, "Did you see everything?"

Ye Chen nodded slightly, flashing a smile, "I caught a glimpse, but I promise it wasn't intentional. Do you believe me?"

Bathed in the light of the setting sun, the two cast long, intertwining shadows.

Continuing to gaze at Ye Chen, Huo Wu suddenly spoke again, "You remind me of someone."

At this, Ye Chen frowned, but before he could say anything, Huo Wu pressed on, "Are you free tonight? I need to talk about what happened in the illusion."

Seeming a bit hesitant, Huo Wu trailed off, her cheeks flushing as she added, "I'll be at the East Suburb Garden tonight."

"Hey! I don't really have time."

Ye Chen attempted to decline, but Huo Wu didn't give him the opportunity. With that, she dashed away, her attitude a mix of determination and assertiveness.

Outside Tiandou City, Ye Chen felt quite troubled. Now two women wanted to meet him at night, both in royal gardens. What on earth was going on?

He scratched his head, confused but even more concerned about having two women waiting for him simultaneously. What was he supposed to do?

"Neigh!"

Just as he was lost in thought, a loud neigh of a horse broke through the air. Ye Chen turned to see Xue Qinghe, dressed in white with a golden belt, galloping towards him. Upon spotting him, she exclaimed, "Shadow, I finally found you!"

Compared to Qian Renxue's excitement, Ye Chen felt somewhat helpless. "What do you need from me?"

"My father asked me to bring you. He wants to celebrate your achievement in winning first place in the new competition."

A smile spread across Qian Renxue's face as she looked ahead at the figure she recognized. Over the past year, Ye Chen had done so much for her, and she felt an increasing sense of dependence on him. It felt wonderful to know she could rely on someone.

"You won the competition and didn't even go to claim the grand prize. I've been searching high and low for you!"

"I just wasn't in the mood for it," Ye Chen admitted with a sheepish grin. "Do I have to go? Please let the Night Emperor know I'm sorry."

"Don't stress over it. No matter how the competition turns out, I'll accept it." The tone of Qian Renxue softened significantly, her gaze toward Ye Chen serious. "If you really don't want to go, I'll help you with that."

After that, she lifted her gaze to the sky and murmured, "Such beautiful clouds. Ye Chen, would you accompany me to see the clouds closest to the sky someday?"

"You called my name!"

"Yes, I did."

In response to Ye Chen's reminder, Qian Renxue merely smiled at him, avoiding further explanation.

Realizing this, Ye Chen shook off his daze and nodded, "Of course, but it's just for the clouds. There's no need to wait."

As he spoke, Ye Chen took Qian Renxue's small hand, unfurling two disguised black wings from his back, and lifted her into the sky.

After ascending several thousand meters, Ye Chen noticed that at some point, Qian Renxue's disguise had been lifted, revealing her true form. Her flawless skin, as white as freshly fallen snow, glowed enchantingly in the light of the clouds, captivating anyone who happened to glance her way.

For a moment, Ye Chen was entranced, swallowing hard.

"Are you looking at me or the clouds?"

Qian Renxue smiled softly, and the surrounding clouds seemed to dull, fading to black and white, with only her remaining as the most breathtaking sight in the world.

Ye Chen couldn't help but grin slightly, saying, "While the clouds are indeed lovely, my eyes only have room for you."

"You sure know how to charm someone. I can only wonder how many girls you've managed to win over with your words."

Feeling Ye Chen's genuine admiration, Qian Renxue instinctively leaned closer. The two, surrounded by the clouds, began to draw nearer to each other.

As Ye Chen gazed at Qian Renxue's nearly flawless beauty, he could feel her breath brushing against his cheek. The tension between them intensified, leaving Ye Chen feeling a little parched as he finally blurted out, "I want to kiss you!"

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