Chapter 118
Monitoring Quanxing!
Chapter 118 Monitoring Quanxing!
As soon as Lu Xiaobai and his group stepped out of the competition venue, they were instantly overwhelmed by the massive crowd and countless burning gazes outside.
The scene was even more lively than a market during Chinese New Year.
"It's out! It's out!!"
"Ahhh! Little White! Look here! Look here!"
"Wow, she looks even better up close! Suddenly Zhang Lingyu doesn't seem so appealing anymore!"
The screams, chatter, and camera flashes nearly shook the heavens; all the attention was focused on Lu Xiaobai.
The commotion that had just occurred in the arena had obviously spread through various channels, and at that moment he was simply the brightest star in the entire arena.
But soon, more gasps of surprise were directed at the blond boy who was following closely beside him.
"Look at the blond kid next to Xiaobai!"
"My God—was that him who turned into a wolf?! It was so big! It was terrifying!"
"The humanoid figure is so exquisite! Its eyes seem to speak volumes!"
"Just who is this person? I've never heard of this immortal being before. And they can even transform into any form at will?"
"She seems quite dependent on Xiaobai, staying close to him the whole time—"
"This combination—it's absolutely amazing, each one more unusual than the last—"
Those gazes, blatantly filled with astonishment, inquiry, and even a hint of barely perceptible awe, intertwined with deafening discussions and gasps of surprise, created an immense pressure that crashed down upon them.
Even Xu Si, whose skin was thicker than a city wall and who often joked around in crowds, felt extremely uncomfortable and his scalp tingled at the sight of this scene.
"Let's go! Let's get out of here!"
Xu Si lowered his voice and pushed the person in front of him.
"This is even more terrifying than being targeted by those mad dogs from the Quanxing Sect!"
The group practically jogged, almost scrambling, as they broke free from the crowd's encirclement.
After winding its way through the mountains, it finally found its way into a secluded path leading into the mountains, and the deafening noise was gradually left behind.
"Damn it!"
Xu Si took a breath, speechlessly pulled out a cigarette and lit it. He glanced at Lu Xiaobai with a complicated expression, then couldn't help but look at the blond boy behind him who was still looking around with an innocent and curious expression: "Xiaobai, the treatment you're getting right now is unbelievable."
"So you go out with a spotlight and a rare pet, huh?"
Suddenly, the deafening howl of Luger and his massive body echoed in his mind not long ago.
His fingers, which were holding the cigarette, trembled almost imperceptibly as he scratched his head at the blond boy behind Lu Xiaobai.
"Uh, haha, well, I was just joking, senior—please don't mind!"
Xu San pushed up his glasses, also feeling the atmosphere was a bit awkward, and quickly interrupted.
"You guys take a break first. The rest of us have to accompany Chu Lan to prepare for the next match later."
He looked at Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao.
Zhang Chulan looked completely bewildered, wondering "Who am I? Where am I? Why do I feel so superfluous?" while Feng Baobao remained in a daze, a lollipop dangling from who-knows-where in her mouth.
"Hey, Xiaobai, call me later, it's about Quanxing—"
Xu Sichong and Lu Xiaobai exchanged a wink, without finishing their sentence.
"Then we'll be going now."
After Xu San finished speaking, he took one last look at the blond boy who stood quietly behind Lu Xiaobai, yet exuded an invisible sense of oppression. A hint of barely perceptible fear flashed in his eyes. He quickly pulled Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao, who were still out of it, and slipped away.
In the blink of an eye, only Lu Xiaobai, Lu Linglong, and Lu Ge, who was sticking to Lu Xiaobai like a leech, remained on the bustling path.
The air suddenly became quiet, with only the rustling of the mountain wind through the leaves remaining.
Looking at the blond boy who was clinging tightly to Lu Xiaobai and practically hanging on his arm, Lu Linglong finally couldn't hold back her anger and inexplicable fear that she had been holding back for so long.
"noob!"
She tried to keep her voice calm, but her slightly puffed-out cheeks betrayed her.
"he----"
"Who exactly is he?"
"Why am I always clinging to you like this!"
Although one has to admit that the little boy in front of him is indeed exquisite and cute, the thought of the other party's real form as big as a house, and the current blatant "kidnapping" posture, makes one hesitate.
Lu Linglong felt a mix of emotions, feeling both frustrated and a little scared.
Upon hearing this, the blond-haired boy, Luger, raised his head, his clear blue eyes sparkling.
He tilted his head and gave Lu Linglong a smile that was completely devoid of gloom, even bordering on cuteness: "My name is Ruger, Beowulf."
"Big sister————"
His voice was clear and bright, with the childishness unique to teenagers, but what he said almost made Lu Linglong choke.
"Could you please stop bothering me and Xiaobai while we're playing?"
Lu Linglong: "!!!"
She could feel her temples throbbing!
What does that mean?!
That brat! Does he think he can do whatever he wants just because he's cute?!
Strictly speaking, as an ancient fantasy species, Ruger does not have a clear distinction between human genders; his appearance is more a reflection of his inner state.
Now, his mind is as pure as a blank sheet of paper.
He's just a playful, dependent, and trusting little wolf cub who doesn't understand the complexities of human relationships; he only has the most direct feelings of liking and disliking.
Veins bulged on Lu Linglong's forehead. Forgetting her fear, she grabbed Lu Xiaobai's left hand and pulled her towards herself: "Xiaobai! Let's go!"
Seeing this, the blond boy Luger immediately snorted in refusal, and hugged Lu Xiaobai's right arm even tighter with both hands. His small body burst out with terrifying strength that was completely inconsistent with his appearance, so that Lu Linglong could not pull him even an inch no matter how hard she tried. Instead, she was pulled to the side and staggered.
Caught in the middle, Lu Xiaobai looked at Lu Linglong, who was puffing up in anger, and Lu Ge, who looked like he was going to follow her, on the right. He felt overwhelmed and helpless.
"well----"
Finally, having no other choice, Lu Linglong had to give up on the idea of getting rid of this third wheel.
She glared angrily at Luger, then resignedly pulled Lu Xiaobai toward a more secluded place deeper in the back mountain.
Her next task was to work with her teammates after the competition, as well as company personnel lurking in the shadows, to monitor whether Quanxing was taking the opportunity to go up the mountain.
After all, the final is tomorrow afternoon, so we must be extra vigilant during this period and absolutely cannot allow any mishaps to occur.
Although no more suspicious persons have been found yet, her great-grandfather and the company's senior management are very certain that Quanxing will take this opportunity to besiege Longhu Mountain. Their target may be the Tongtianlu, or there may be a bigger conspiracy.
Her original plan was perfectly executed:
Taking advantage of Lu Xiaobai's competition, she decided to drag him along to patrol and monitor some remote mountain roads. This way, they could get things done and he could personally guide her through the novel techniques she had previously learned.
at last----
Finally, you might even be able to enjoy some precious time alone together during your free time, doing something "comfortable" that will make her blush and her heart race.
This is a fantastic job that kills three birds with one stone!
Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes.
Holding Lu Xiaobai's hand, Lu Linglong couldn't help but turn back to look at the blond boy who looked innocent and harmless, yet clung to her and Lu Xiaobai like a piece of chewing gum, never leaving their side.
Seeing the other person's eyes, which were purely filled with curiosity as they looked around, Lu Linglong had nowhere to vent her anger. In the end, she could only let out a long, resentful sigh that echoed softly along the mountain path.
"Ugh—what kind of mess is this—"