Chapter 5: Important Figures
He stood there with his head drooping, the slanted bangs on his forehead hanging down to cover his eyes, revealing only his cheeks that were as pale as paper, yet possessing a sculpted contour.
Since she entered university, she has inexplicably been pursued by all the male students as one of the five flowers of Huachen University. Following this, one gentleman after another, whether they are wealthy, awkward, artistic, or eccentric, has pursued her in various manners, which has become quite tiresome for her
"... I'm sorry, Grandpa, I will work hard on my skills in the future." The girl, Sui Sui, felt very wronged, asking, "Can this be blamed on me? Grandpa, you have no idea how many gentlemen there are in college!"
When they reached the woods, the old man slowed his pace. As the girl caught up, he walked alongside her and issued a stern criticism: "Sui Sui, what did your grandfather tell you before you came to school? Practicing is like rowing upstream; if you do not advance, you will fall behind"
His dark blue lips, paired with his pale complexion, exude a pitiable beauty of illness that is hard to ignore, even making one feel a pang of heartache at the sight of him.
Grandfather? Suisui couldn't help but ask cautiously, "Is there someone over there?"
Being able to serve as the president of Huachen University, or even as the vice president, would command respect from a governor of the base
Pan Xiaoxian, who was blissfully absorbing the spiritual energy, seemed oblivious to her presence, not even casting a glance in her direction, let alone responding to her.
Suddenly, the old man came to an abrupt stop without any warning. Suisui, caught off guard, passed by him, but the old man swiftly grabbed her wrist, a gentle force perfectly counterbalancing Suisui's momentum. Instantly, Suisui found herself unable to move, yet it felt entirely natural for her to come to a halt.
The woods here seem to occasionally emit a faint fragrance, a fragrance that brings him a profound sense of tranquility, to the extent that even his hunger seems to be gradually diminishing
Suizui did not want to spend her four years of university in this manner, so stubbornly, she did not explain anything but instead reluctantly accepted her grandfather's criticism
As he wandered aimlessly, Pan Xiaoxian found himself in a grove, and then a marvelous event occurred; he discovered that this grove seemed to be unlike any other.
The Huaxia region encompasses East Asia and Southeast Asia, yet this vast area contains only thirty-six human bases, each with a population exceeding fifty million.
Well, one cannot blame you entirely. Practicing martial arts is also very particular about the environment. Your school appears to be picturesque and elegant, but in reality, it is just a facade hiding its inner decay
Hehe, since we have encountered each other, let's go over and say hello, perhaps it is an old friend I know after all
The highest official of a base is the governor, which gives an idea of the social status of the president and vice president of Huaxia University
This student, Ning Yusui, slightly furrowed her brows and took two steps forward, trying to get a closer look at Pan Xiaoxian's eyes
Thus, Pan Xiaoxian stood in this grove, her eyes slightly closed, deeply inhaling the fragrance emitted by the trees, utterly intoxicated
He is dressed in a black Hanfu based on traditional Huaxia styles, wearing black cloth shoes with layered soles, and an ancient jade ring adorns his thumb. Although he appears to be strolling leisurely, he walks with remarkable speed, forcing the girl following him to jog in order to keep up.
Even though Sui Sui comes from a family of martial artists, he cautiously follows behind his grandfather, not daring to overstep in the slightest
He looked at the old man in surprise, only to see the old man's demeanor change dramatically, as if a fierce tiger had tensed up upon discovering its prey, preparing to unleash a stunning blow. The elongated breaths and squinting eyes confirmed that the old man had encountered an opponent worthy of a fierce battle.
However, as he approached, the old gentleman suddenly stopped in his tracks without any warning, and Sui Sui could not help but step past him.
It turns out that Grandpa can be wrong too. Sui Sui couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, but not wanting to make Grandpa feel awkward, she quickly walked up to Pan Xiao Xian and sincerely introduced herself: "Hello, classmate, I am Ning Yu Sui, a new student in the Martial Arts major of the Yan Huang Department this year. May I trouble you for a moment?"
However, this time the old man unexpectedly did not stop her. She quickly took a few steps and approached the dark figure. When she finally saw the appearance of that figure, she was immediately shocked and widened her eyes—how could this be possible
Upon this realization, Pan Xiaoxian was instantly filled with joy, and her entire being seemed to ripple with delight
"Sui Sui, look at him, he just casually stands there, as if he merges with nature, giving a sense of emptiness."
Because Sui Sui knows her grandfather very well, she was even more surprised. It is important to note that the old gentleman is a highly esteemed martial arts master throughout the entire Huaxia region. If he feels threatened, could it be that there are other powerful martial arts families present on the campus of Huachen University?
Although Suisui has always been unrelenting in her refusals, the gentlemen possess the spirit of "no means no," persistently pursuing her without regard for their own well-being. This naturally affects Suisui's martial arts training, but she does not wish to disclose this to her grandfather
What is going on? Pan Xiaoxian feels a bit confused, why am I not hungry just standing here?
The old gentleman, with his white hair and rosy complexion, would appear to be no more than in his forties at first glance, if one were to overlook the color of his hair. However, the pair of eyes that seem to see through the complexities of the world and embody a sense of restraint reveal the undeniable truth that he is indeed an elderly man
The girl was also dressed in a traditional Chinese women's training outfit, with a moon-white training suit adorned with a single-button knot, complemented by a standing collar with a rolled edge resembling a centipede. This attire accentuated her elegant and poised demeanor, as she wore a simple ponytail, reminiscent of a heroine from ancient China.
Sui Sui does not possess any infatuation attributes; she was merely momentarily stunned by Pan Xiaoxian's appearance. After all, it was the first time she had encountered such an attractive "demon man." However, she quickly regained her composure.
The ability to achieve such a state is truly astonishing; I wonder which principal from your school practiced here
Pan Xiaoxian was nearly in despair. At this time, those who were asleep were in their dormitories, while those who were awake were in the internet cafes. The campus was eerily quiet, devoid of even a ghostly shadow. He no longer knew where he wanted to go; in short, he was aimlessly wandering about, wandering under the stars and the moon.
Three years ago, when she had just entered her first year of high school, she handed the first love letter she received to her father, who then flipped the table in response
This can only be attributed to the poor environmental awareness on Earth in the past, where deforestation was severe. After joining the Galactic Alliance, there was an urgent need to plant trees to meet the minimum standards set by the alliance. The concept of 'one-year fast-growing forest' is a product of policies from above and countermeasures from below
Wait a moment! Since I can be full just by drinking the northwest wind, doesn't that prove that I am truly not a zombie
Because that dark shadow stood there motionless and silently, even with the old gentleman's reminder, Sui Sui still could not be certain that it was indeed a person
That figure turned out to be a boy, who appeared to be a freshman at Huachen University. His attire was quite plain and unadorned, yet the aura of despondency and melancholy he exuded was profoundly ingrained.
Pan Xiaoxian trudged heavily, leaving footprints one by one as he walked through the vast campus. As a top-tier university in the world, Huachen University not only boasts a large area but also achieves an 80% greening rate, featuring expansive lush forests on campus
The old man is indeed someone who is very concerned about his reputation. Just now, he was so certain that there was a martial arts expert in the forest; now, he must be feeling quite embarrassed
Outside this grove, a pair of grandfather and grandson were walking towards the direction of Pan Xiaoxian
Is this what is known as being satisfied by drinking the northwest wind?
Suìsuì was somewhat nervous, as it is known that the top universities in Huaxia are the twenty-four universities that begin with the character "Hua," collectively referred to as the "Twenty-Four Schools of Huaxia"
The school is really quite large... Also, I really walk very slowly...
Hmph, with so many trees, there is actually no spiritual energy at all; they are all just hastily cultivated forests that deceive from top to bottom. I wonder where the annual funding from the government to your school is actually being used!
Regardless of which television show, movie, novel, or comic it is, the zombies depicted are always drinking human blood and eating human flesh. Has anyone ever seen a zombie that drinks the northwest wind
Following the old man's gaze, Sui Sui looked into the forest. It was now around 4 a.m., and the sky had not yet brightened. However, martial artists possess sharper senses than ordinary people, so Sui Sui noticed a dark figure standing among the trees.
Glancing back quietly, it was evident that the old man was staring at Pan Xiaoxian with a bewildered expression. Clearly, he had been taken aback by this unexpected turn of events, as he had failed to catch her in time just moments ago... After all, he had been so confident before.
What happened
It seems that you have taken it all as mere whispers in your ears. It has only been two months since the start of the semester, and I did not expect you to have regressed so noticeably. Before the semester began, you were not lagging behind your grandfather by more than three steps. If this is the case, you might as well not attend university at all
Understood, Grandpa. After being sternly reprimanded by his grandfather, Suisui felt somewhat unsettled, trailing behind him with his little head drooping.
Is he a big shot at the principal level
The old man let out a cold snort and shook his head, leading Sui Sui forward: "I sense that there is a faint aura of spiritual energy ahead, likely a natural forest. You will practice your skills there in the future, and under the influence of the spiritual energy, you will achieve twice the result with half the effort."
Although most of them are achieved through high technology, known as "one-year fast-growing forests," which means that it takes only one year for saplings to grow into towering trees, the visual effect is still quite impressive. Moreover, according to official statements, there is no significant difference between these one-year fast-growing forests and natural large trees.
Hmm. The old man, with his white longevity eyebrows furrowed, said softly to Sui Sui: "This person is not to be underestimated; I was unable to detect his presence in advance."
After that, it is unknown how the old gentleman handled the situation. In any case, during the three years of high school, no boy dared to speak to her again, not even making eye contact. Even most girls avoided her as if she were a plague.
If it were not for the old man's appearance of being on high alert, Sui Sui would certainly think it was a dead tree trunk