"Luo Chuan Gege."
"I want to eat ice cream."
Na'er's gaze fell on a nearby beverage bar as she looked toward Tang Luochuan, her voice tinged with anticipation.
"Oh?"
"Let's go, Brother will treat you."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan smiled and responded warmly, gently ruffling her hair.
It had been years since he last bought anything for Na'er. He faintly remembered how, back when he had a little savings, he would always bring her delicious treats whenever he returned.
Now that he thought about it, so much time had already passed.
"Brother is the best!"
Na'er's face instantly lit up with a cute, cheerful grin.
Given her current financial means, she was among the wealthiest of the younger generation in Shrek Academy. She could certainly buy whatever she wanted to eat—but...
What Brother bought for her was different!
Only the treats Luo Chuan Gege bought were truly delicious.
The beverage bar was clearly popular. Despite the late hour, it was bustling with students from Shrek Academy's outer campus.
"What would you two like to order?"
As soon as Tang Luochuan and Na'er found seats, a server approached with a menu, smiling politely.
"Two glasses of orange juice and two orange-flavored ice creams, please."
Tang Luochuan replied with a gentle smile.
"Of course, please wait a moment."
The server acknowledged the order and soon returned with their drinks and desserts, her service impeccable.
"Na'er."
"Try it and see if it's good."
Tang Luochuan handed the ice cream to Na'er, his expression tender.
"Hehe, I will!"
Unable to suppress her joy, Na'er happily accepted it. Even after all this time, Luo Chuan Gege still remembered her favorite flavor...
With a small spoon, she scooped up a bite and brought it to her lips, her face glowing with happiness.
She had visited this place many times before, always ordering the same juice or ice cream. But none of those visits had felt like this one.
Because...
This time, Luo Chuan Gege had brought her here!
"It's so good."
"Way better than usual..."
"Like, a million times better."
She looked at Tang Luochuan, her heart overflowing with joy simply because he was here with her.
"I'm glad you like it."
Tang Luochuan nodded, but as he picked up his own ice cream, his gaze inadvertently drifted toward one of the servers.
She was a girl in a work uniform, her skin strikingly pale—almost unnaturally so. Her short chestnut-red hair framed large, expressive eyes.
Her beauty was undeniable, yet there was an air of fragility about her, making her seem delicate and vulnerable...
"An aura of ultimate darkness."
"Is that...?"
"Yuanen Yehui?"
Tang Luochuan studied the girl, sensing the powerful dark energy emanating from her. In an instant, he recognized her identity.
Such overwhelming dark energy could belong to no one else—the possessor of the Titan Giant Ape and Fallen Angel Spirit, Yuanen Yehui.
"Hmm?"
As if sensing Tang Luochuan's gaze, the girl quickly searched for the source of the stare, a hint of discomfort flashing across her face as she slightly furrowed her brows.
Perhaps it was just her imagination, but for a moment, she had felt as though someone had seen right through her...
Soon, when her eyes landed on Tang Luochuan's direction, Yuanen Yehui froze momentarily, took a deep breath, and offered a polite smile. This young man...
He was strong—that was her first impression.
His strength undoubtedly surpassed hers, though to what extent, she clearly couldn't tell.
Tang Luochuan returned the smile, though his mind was already deep in thought. He had almost forgotten—in the original story, she had left her family and still took on multiple part-time jobs.
As a working student, she not only had to cover her accommodation and tuition fees but also bear the costs of her future cultivation. She truly had to put in tremendous effort.
"Brother Luo Chuan, who are you looking at?"
Beside him, Na'er glanced at the unusually pensive Tang Luochuan, curiosity coloring her expression as she asked.
"Nothing much. It's just that the waitress over there has an elemental power similar to your sister Gu Yue's—though hers is purely darkness," Tang Luochuan chuckled softly, not bothering to hide anything.
"Ultimate Darkness, huh..."
"That really is an impressive Martial Soul."
Hearing this, Na'er also turned her gaze toward Yuanen Yehui, though her expression remained much calmer, murmuring thoughtfully.
Sister Gu Yue's abilities encompassed all ultimate elemental forces. If that girl's single element could approach her level, she must be a top-tier genius with an ultimate attribute.
After all, possessing an ultimate attribute...
Guaranteed at least the rank of a Super Douluo.
"Yeah," Tang Luochuan replied with a smile, his heart filled with admiration. The Fallen Angel Spirit—this was a truly supreme Martial Soul, far surpassing even the likes of the so-called Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Not even the Six-Winged Angel, lacking a divine inheritance, could compare. Undoubtedly a top-tier Martial Soul—and upon breaking through to the Titled Douluo realm, it could even summon other planes!
Summoning planes, while not typically a good thing due to the inevitable conflict between two worlds, could, in the long run, serve as a method to counter invasions by gaining control over other planes.
"Right, right," Na'er agreed cheerfully, setting down her ice cream and hugging her juice instead. That girl's Martial Soul was indeed remarkable!
"Huh?"
"The Silver Spear Goddess!"
"Are you the Silver Spear Goddess?!"
Just then, a sudden exclamation rang out, startling Na'er mid-sip of her juice.
"Hmm?"
When Tang Luochuan and Na'er turned toward the source of the voice, they saw a girl covering her mouth, her face filled with astonishment.
"The Silver Spear Goddess?"
"Where? Where is she? Where's the goddess?!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the gazes of the other customers instantly snapped toward their direction, their expressions shifting from anticipation to shock.
"Wow..."
"It really is the Silver Spear Goddess! You're so beautiful!"
For a moment, exclamations of surprise rose one after another. Though it was already late, the guests' enthusiasm showed no signs of waning. After all, the title of Silver Spear Goddess was far too renowned within the academy. Yet, to actually catch a glimpse of her...
That was nearly impossible!
At this moment, even Yuanen Yehui's gaze was drawn by the commotion. Her large eyes brimmed with curiosity—she had never seen the disciple of Cloud Underworld Crown before.
"Um..."
"Hello, everyone."
Na'er paused, offering an awkward yet polite smile as she waved lightly.
As the personal disciple of Yun Ming, she was among the most well-known figures in the entire academy. Despite being only twelve, she had already been crowned with the title of Silver Spear Goddess.
Normally, she wouldn't find it strange to hear others address her this way, but right now, she was with Brother Luo Chuan!
Seriously...
This is so embarrassing!
Lost in thought, she quietly set down her juice and gently clutched the hem of Tang Luochuan's sleeve.
"Our Na'er..."
"is quite popular in the academy, isn't she?"
Observing the stir around them, Tang Luochuan noticed the girl's discomfort and spoke softly, a gentle smile on his face.
"Not really..."
Na'er shook her head lightly, her cheeks tinged with shyness.
"Silver Spear Goddess, who is this...?"
"Is this your boyfriend? He's so handsome."
Just then, the girl from earlier seemed to have calmed down and turned her attention to Tang Luochuan, her eyes widening with a gossipy glint as she couldn't help but ask.
She had been too focused on the Silver Spear Goddess earlier, but now she realized there was another equally noteworthy presence!
This handsome guy...
must have a close relationship with the Silver Spear Goddess, Na'er!
In her opinion, such a good-looking boy was indeed a worthy match for Na'er, the Silver Spear Goddess!
"N-not yet..."
"This is my Luo Chuan Gege (Brother Luo Chuan)."
Hearing the term "boyfriend," Na'er stiffened as if struck by lightning. She shook her head slightly before murmuring in a soft voice.
Boyfriend? She hadn't found the right moment to confess yet, but in the future...
He... he would be!
"Oh."
"So he's the goddess's brother!"
Hearing this, the girl sighed in disappointment. Well, she had jumped to the wrong conclusion.
"But you two really are a family—both equally stunning in looks!"
She exclaimed excitedly, barely resisting the urge to ask...
Does your brother have a girlfriend?
However, most of the guests, especially the male ones, now wore expressions of relief. For a moment, they had feared their goddess was already taken!
"Hmph..."
"But..."
"But we're not actually related by blood!"
Listening to the chatter around her, Na'er pouted slightly, grumbling inwardly.
She called him "Brother" out of habit from childhood. Luo Chuan Gege was indeed family to her, but...
In the future, he definitely wouldn't just be her brother!
"So..."
"That young man is the Silver Spear Goddess's brother..."
Yuanen Yehui's gaze lingered on Tang Luochuan, her face filled with quiet admiration as she murmured to herself.
The brother of the Pavilion Master's disciple...
"No wonder."
"No wonder he's so strong."