"Ah..."
"I... suppose so."
Hearing Nanali's words, Lan Fozi was momentarily stunned, a blush appearing on her face as she quickly collected her thoughts and responded somewhat shyly.
Over this period, since she often found herself thinking about that person from that day and was frequently called out by Sister Lingdang about it, she had gradually grown accustomed to this "sweetheart" designation.
In truth, aside from a certain hundred-thousand-year hooligan rabbit, most Soul Beasts undergoing Soul Beast Transformation were particularly innocent and simple-hearted. Lan Fozi was clearly one of those young maidens unable to conceal her feelings.
If she had feelings, she had them; if not, then not...
Even if his figure merely surfaced in her heart at this moment, she still acknowledged that she was indeed thinking about him.
"You..."
Hearing the young lady admit it so frankly, Nanali's attention was instantly captured, a smile gracing her face as she thought, "The young lady is really adorable..."
"I just wonder,"
"What kind of man could capture the young lady's affection? I'd truly love to meet him!"
For a moment, Nanali couldn't help but ponder.
During this time, she had already learned from the young lady roughly what kind of person he was—said to be incredibly talented, imposing, and even exceptionally handsome...
It was just a pity she had never seen him in person, which felt rather regrettable. She genuinely wanted to see for herself what this prodigy of his generation, who earned such high praise from the Demon Emperor's daughter, was really like.
What kind of person was he?
"Meet him..."
Hearing this, Lan Fozi was taken aback, her already shy expression growing even more timid as she somewhat awkwardly averted her gaze.
How could she possibly let Sister Lingdang meet him...
She wasn't even friends with him yet; merely hoping to properly meet him once felt like a distant dream, let alone having Sister Lingdang accompany her.
She just didn't know what kind of person he liked. Hmm... would someone whose true form is a Deep Sea Magic Whale be acceptable?
However, just as Lan Fozi casually glanced away, her eyes landed on the trio walking together and locked intently on the young man's retreating figure.
"This silhouette..."
"Why does it seem so familiar."
A dazed look crossed Lan Fozi's eyes as she murmured unconsciously. Internally, she couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding.
Since arriving in the human world, there was only one person who had stirred unusual feelings in her heart. Who else could this young man be—how could she not have the answer in her heart!
"Tang... Luo... chuan?"
Lan Fozi couldn't help but whisper the name. No, it couldn't be!
"Hmm?"
"Someone familiar? Who?"
Hearing this, Nanali immediately followed her gaze, which finally settled on the young man they had noticed earlier, a puzzled expression on her face.
"Young lady, do you know this person?"
Nanali asked curiously.
"Well..."
"He... seems to be Tang Luochuan."
A complex, indescribable emotion flickered in Lan Fozi's eyes as she swallowed hard and spoke slowly.
At this moment, she didn't reveal that he was the very sweetheart Sister Lingdang had been referring to—after all, there was someone else by his side right now...
No!
Perhaps I sensed wrong—this might not be Tang Luochuan at all, just a similar aura... But the more she thought this way, the more despair gripped her heart.
How could this not be Tang Luochuan!
"Huh?"
"He's... the young lady's crush?"
Hearing this, Nanali froze instantly.
Her grip faltered, and the strawberry-flavored lollipop she had been lightly holding fell to the ground.
"This..."
"Dating two girlfriends at once—could the young lady have mistaken his identity?"
Even Nanali couldn't help but glance in her direction, voicing her doubts.
"I..."
"Wish it were a case of mistaken identity too."
Listening to the speaker, Lan Fozi forced a bitter smile, her gaze fixed intently into the distance. Because at this moment, she saw everything clearly.
He had turned around.
If that wasn't Tang Luochuan, then who could it be?
"I want to see for myself..."
"Just who is this Tang Luochuan..."
Hearing this, Nanali immediately understood and grew even more curious. Attracting the young lady's interest while dating two girlfriends simultaneously—just what kind of person was this Tang Luochuan?
As she pondered, her eyes subtly shifted toward him. Yet, that single glance rooted her to the spot in stunned silence.
"Lan Fozi?"
"But the one beside her..."
Not far away, Tang Luochuan had long sensed someone's attention. After identifying Lan Fozi's figure, he hadn't paid it much mind.
If it was her, that was perfectly normal—after all, he was the reason she had come to Shrek Academy.
But the person beside her...
"Spirit power nearing the Spirit Domain Realm? That's not something an ordinary genius could possess. Combined with her concealed cultivation aura... is she her Guardian?"
Just as Tang Luochuan was puzzling over this, he clearly noticed the woman's gaze turning toward him, and...
Her expression seemed somewhat unusual.
"Hmm?"
Tang Luochuan grew suspicious.
Meanwhile, Nanali, standing at a distance, experienced for the first time what people meant by "heart flutter." The distinct tremor within made her breathing quicken.
"Is this superficial attraction? Or love at first sight?"
"No, that doesn't matter..."
"But he must be the one meant for me!"
Nanali swallowed hard, her large, sparkling eyes briefly shaping into hearts before she snapped back to reality. Then...
Without a second thought for Lan Fozi beside her, she dashed straight toward Tang Luochuan in the blink of an eye, appearing right before him in an instant.
"..."
"Sister Lingdang, don't go over there!"
Witnessing this, Lan Fozi stood frozen in place, assuming Nanali intended to confront Tang Luochuan over his relationships. She couldn't stop herself from crying out.
Someone of his caliber would naturally have pursuers—having girlfriends was something she should have anticipated from the start. But...
What level was Sister Lingdang's cultivation?
She absolutely must not harm him!
Yet, under Lan Fozi's anxious gaze, Nanali came to a halt before Tang Luochuan. With her youthful face and petite stature, she now wore an innocently harmless smile.
"Sir..."
"Is there something I can help you with?"
Facing the person before him, Tang Luochuan shielded the two girls behind him and took a step forward, asking aloud.
Meanwhile, Yuanen Yehui and Na'er behind him also sensed the gravity of the situation. If Luo Chuan hadn't remained still, they would have been ready to release their Martial Souls at any moment.
They were far from being mere decorations!
Just as they began to feel the pressure, the woman in front of them took a deep breath and revealed a shy smile.
"I..."
"Can I pursue you?"
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Nanali: In that moment, a single glance felt like an eternity!
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