"Though I don't know if I'll have the chance to accompany you in witnessing more of the world's beauty, I'll keep striving to catch up to your footsteps and stay by your side..."
"..."
At this moment, the voice of the person before him was etched into Tang Luochuan's mind, leaving his emotions unsettled for a long time, his heart trembling.
He felt the sincerity of her feelings deeply.
As he thought this, his hands gently wrapped around her waist, as if to hold her more securely.
"Luo Chuan, it's time for you to go back and train now."
"I'll properly absorb the energy from the Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure. You can go back without worry."
After an unknown length of time, Yuanen Yehui finally pulled away from his embrace with a smile, her face flushed as she spoke softly.
"Alright. I hope to see you grow stronger very soon."
Tang Luochuan smiled tenderly in response.
"Mhm!"
Yuanen Yehui saw him out of the dorm, reluctant to part, stealing a few extra glances before finally closing the door. She let out a long exhale, her pretty face brimming with excitement.
Earlier...
Luo Chuan had held her waist.
"..."
After leaving Yuanen Yehui's dorm and closing the door behind him, Tang Luochuan remained dazed.
There was a saying—sincerity was the ultimate weapon—and it couldn't be more true. The genuine feelings Yehui had just expressed...
It had struck him like a heavy blow. And it wasn't just Yehui—Xiao Yan, Xing Lan, and even Si Duo before her...
"Hah, I shouldn't dwell on this."
Tang Luochuan shook his head, forcing himself to calm down and stop overthinking. Instead, he turned his gaze to the last dormitory.
Room 229 belonged to the little princess from Star Luo, the only one who had traveled thousands of miles just to see him—Yun'er.
"Yun'er..."
Tang Luochuan sighed softly before shaking his head and stepping forward, pressing the doorbell lightly.
Meanwhile, inside the room...
"La la la~"
Dai Yun'er sat in her bedroom, humming a cheerful tune as she meticulously maintained and polished the armor components spread across the large table before her, her smile unwavering.
Her good mood stemmed entirely from these very components. They were none other than her first set of Battle Armor, crafted for her by Luo Chuan not long ago. She had named it "Chuan."
Perhaps even she hadn't expected that Battle Armor, something she had never been interested in back on Star Luo Continent, would become such a delightful gift after coming to Douluo Continent.
Since One-Word Battle Armor hadn't yet fully bonded with a Soul Master and still fell within the category of Mecha equipment, it naturally required regular maintenance and care.
"Who would've thought my first Battle Armor would be made by Luo Chuan? Hehe, this trip to Douluo Continent wasn't in vain—just having this set makes it all worth it."
Dai Yun'er was in high spirits, though it occurred to her that summer break was approaching...
Her father and mother had mentioned missing her. This time, maybe Luo Chuan could come back to Star Luo Continent with her?
"I'll go ask him now."
"Who knows? He might just say yes!"
A sparkle flashed in Dai Yun'er's eyes as if she could already picture Luo Chuan agreeing to accompany her. She giggled to herself.
At this moment, her heart was full of giggles!
As she thought this, she also put away her Battle Armor and prepared to leave the dormitory. But just then...
"Ding-dong..."
The sound of the doorbell rang out.
"Hmm? Is that Si Duo?"
Hearing the noise, Dai Yun'er immediately walked over and opened the door while pondering aloud.
Since arriving at Shrek Academy, although she had met other girls around Luo Chuan, the one she was closest to and most likely to visit her was undoubtedly Wu Siduo...
Eh? Who is this...
"It's me."
But soon, the male voice at the door nearly made her freeze in place—this voice belonged to Luo Chuan!
"Luo Chuan, you're here."
At this moment, Dai Yun'er's eyes instantly brightened, her face lighting up with joy as her large eyes curved into crescents, smiling as she spoke.
She had never expected...
It was actually Luo Chuan who had come!
"I was just about to look for you!"
"Come in, come in!"
Dai Yun'er wore a delighted smile. She had heard that truly compatible people shared a telepathic connection.
See? She and Luo Chuan must be the more compatible pair—here he was, seeking her out before she could even think to find him. Wasn't this proof of their connection?
"You were looking for me too?"
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan was indeed taken aback, his face showing curiosity as he clearly found this interesting. Smiling, he stepped into the dormitory.
"Luo Chuan, I wanted to ask you..."
"Do you have any plans for this summer break? Would you like to come back to the Star Luo Empire with me?"
Dai Yun'er blinked, speaking softly with a hopeful expression. Luo Chuan...
Surely he wouldn't refuse her, right?
"Hmm?"
"Go to the Star Luo Empire?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Luochuan pondered briefly internally, ignoring her expectant gaze, and shook his head.
"No."
Tang Luochuan responded.
Though he wasn't sure if his parents had any plans to visit the Star Luo Continent, he definitely wouldn't be going there this summer break—he had his own arrangements.
Aside from basic cultivation, whether it was advancing his secondary profession, researching the Gu Yue Artificial Soul Ring at the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, or upgrading his Mecha and Battle Armor...
Perhaps all of these could be addressed during this period.
Of course, regarding Battle Armor and Mecha, he actually had a unique idea.
After all, conventional Mecha specifications were indeed somewhat overly bulky—perhaps there was room for improvement...
"You're not going..."
Dai Yun'er responded dejectedly.
Though she had considered the possibility of rejection, she hadn't expected it to be so swift and direct. At this moment, she clearly couldn't muster her usual cheerfulness.
"No, I'm not going."
Tang Luochuan replied softly.
"Alright..."
Dai Yun'er lowered her head, forced to accept his answer.
Perhaps Tang Luochuan sensed her unsettled mood, as the room fell into silence afterward.
"Then why did you come to see me..."
"I came to see you because..."
The next moment, just as Dai Yun'er began to speak, she and Tang Luochuan spoke in unison.
"Hmm?"
"You go first..."
Dai Yun'er clearly hadn't anticipated this situation and was momentarily surprised. But as soon as she finished speaking, a peculiar plant appeared in Tang Luochuan's hand.
This was a small purple flower that shimmered with golden light all over. Its deep purple petals were veined with intricate golden threads, and the eight petals stretched out in a star-like pattern, exuding an air of spirituality.
"This is..."
"A flower?"
Staring at the sight before her, Dai Yun'er widened her eyes, her attention completely captured by the flower.
Though she had never seen such a flower before, there was no doubt it was an elegant and unique one, and...
The fact that it was a flower at all already surprised her.
Was Luo Chuan...
giving her a flower?
At this thought, Dai Yun'er's eyes seemed to sparkle. Her beautiful, large eyes fixed on the person before her, her mood lifting while also feeling a little bashful.
"Luo Chuan, thank you for giving me a flower."
Dai Yun'er giggled, happily taking it from his hand, her expression radiant with joy.
Who said she didn't giggle...
She giggled the most!
(End of Chapter)