Chapter 170: The Complicated Relationship Between Hong Chanyi and Her Ex-Girlfriend
“How does it feel? It’s still quite lively outside, right?”
Seeing them come back with numerous bags, I felt a bit strange.
“Hehe, it’s indeed lively, and the items are very cheap.” Hong Chanyi placed the items down and began to distribute them, “Yiren, here’s your women’s clothing. Toss this at Guan Qiuling’s door; these are mine.”
“Oh.” Dongli Yiren reluctantly accepted the items. Looking at the packaging, it resembled clothes, and since it was mentioned to be women’s clothing earlier, there was no need to say more.
“What were you up to? Buying clothes?”
“Yeah, there was a sale on women’s clothing, super cheap! Hehe, we can’t always wear the same few pieces; let’s try on some other women’s outfits to see how they feel.”
“Indeed, I’m looking forward to you wearing prettier women’s clothing.” I smiled expectantly.
Previously, the outfits they wore were hastily purchased and even somewhat androgynous, with only Hong Chanyi not bothering with a skirt. Now, having lived in the academy for a bit, knowing they bought women’s clothing felt somewhat gratifying.
On the side, Dongli Yiren appeared to be a bit wronged at that moment.
“Dongli Yiren, what’s up with you?”
“Nothing.” Dongli Yiren hurried upstairs with her clothes, not wanting to stay a moment longer.
Could it be that buying women’s clothing still embarrassed her? After all, she had previously worn a maid outfit for a part-time job quite well.
“What’s wrong with her?”
“It’s nothing; she probably got shy while choosing clothes. Seriously, she’s become a girl now, what’s there to be shy about? Right, Sister Xiao Han? Want to comment on my new skirt?” Hong Chanyi casually remarked without much thought.
“Forget it. But it’s this late; why are just the two of you back? Where are the other two?” I curiously asked.
“Well… Guan Qiuling ran into a senior who took care of her and, according to the senior, she won’t be back tonight. As for Yu Yatian, she’s just not socializing; she didn’t join us for fun. I think it’s her club activity; I heard it’s a gathering dinner. It’s hard to imagine what a cultivator would eat at a gathering—boiled cabbage?”
Hong Chanyi began to complain without a second thought, probably finding the situation absurd.
“By the way, Sister Xiao Han, I brought you some late-night snacks. If you’re not eating, please help put them in the fridge.”
“Thanks.” I accepted the bag of what was supposedly late-night snacks. No matter what it was, the gesture counted.
“Hey, saying thank you to Sister Xiao Han is so formal now,” Hong Chanyi smiled at me and then went back to her room to organize her things.
Sitting alone on the sofa, I opened the late-night snack bag, finding something akin to grilled skewers. It was indeed perfect for a late-night snack; they really know how to enjoy themselves—eating skewers outside late at night, and then packing a portion for me.
After organizing her new clothes, Hong Chanyi quickly came downstairs. Since I was the only one left, she must have something to ask me urgently.
“Sister Xiao Han, I saw that announcement you posted in the group; will students from other Extraordinary Academies really come over?”
“Of course. Looking at your eager expression, what do you want to do?”
Seeing Hong Chanyi’s expression, akin to someone entranced, I knew she wasn’t thinking of anything good.
“I want to! I really want to… cough, not that! I mean, will those from the Beast Academy and other Extraordinary Academies come?” Hong Chanyi asked expectantly.
The Beast Academy is a general term for the Beastmen Academy, which can be further divided into various types, such as Catgirl Academy and more specific divisions like Speedy Cat Academy and Explosive Flame Cat Academy.
The Beast Academy covers the widest range among all Extraordinary Academies, with top-tier rankings reaching the top ten elite Extraordinary Academies, while the lower-tier could even compare to the Inferior Demon Academy—it’s as awful as it gets.
“I’m not too sure. I heard a lot of colleges will come for the exchange, and the Beast Academy will certainly send quite a few too.”
“Really? Then catgirls and foxgirls genuinely exist! I wanted to go see them, but I wouldn’t risk my future like that…” Hong Chanyi said excitedly, showing no signs of hiding her interests, perhaps because her interests are broad, exposing a bit isn’t a problem.
“Not risking your future refers to your joining the Witch Academy?” I mercilessly exposed her excuse.
“Also, don’t harbor too high of expectations. Since it’s an exchange, it’s certainly not about having gorgeous beast-eared girls dancing for you; you might just see a bunch of muscular men with hair all over.”
“Eww~ Sister Xiao Han, don’t shatter my beautiful fantasy!” Upon hearing my words, Hong Chanyi’s expression changed, as if she truly imagined such a scene, and she was almost breaking out in goosebumps.
“To be honest, you’re better off finding a senior who can cast transformation spells; at least the magical effect can turn you back.”
“Then forget it. Wait! Sister Xiao Han, I remember you have a catgirl transformation spell, right? Transform into a catgirl and show me!”
“Transform into what? Be careful I scratch you to d*ath. And that’s a catman transformation, it’s an alchemical item effect.” I ruthlessly tapped Hong Chanyi on the head.
This catman transformation alchemical wristband was given to me by Sister Bai. Even if it’s for purposes other than combat, I should show it to Sister Bai!
But thinking of it… I seem to have never specifically shown it to Sister Bai.
How about… taking a selfie to send to Sister Bai before sleeping?
“Ah? Well, okay.” Hong Chanyi saw I wasn’t cooperating and gave up that train of thought, “By the way, Sister Xiao Han, I want to consult you about something.”
“What is it?”
“It’s just… recently, my ex-girlfriend, whom I hadn’t contacted for a while… she found me again. I don’t know how she found me; maybe by name. The scene was… quite awkward.” Hong Chanyi’s earlier flamboyance faded, and when she got serious, she seemed like a completely different person.
“What? You were having so much fun before, and now you can’t be flirty when you run into her?” Hearing Hong Chanyi say this sparked my curiosity.
According to her earlier story, she shouldn’t have just run off and denied it, right? Now she was pouring her heart out to me like a different person?
“Um… after all, my relationship with her parents is pretty good. I might not be able to fall out with her too harshly…”
“So, were you just talking big before? You’re not thinking about getting back together, are you? Didn’t she not like you before? What’s this? The roles have reversed, and now she wants you?” I continued to interrogate her.
“Um… not really, she probably doesn’t have feelings for me. Although now she probably wouldn’t like me either. She said, um… we can be best friends. Do you think I should agree?”
“Becoming best friends? Isn’t that a win for you?”
I looked at Hong Chanyi, somewhat speechless. The goddess she had pursued turned into her best friend.
From being a simp to being best friends, isn’t that a huge step forward?
As for what she said earlier about letting go and loving herself a bit more, I realized when she asked me this question that she was merely talking big.
After pursuing her crush for so many years, how could she say she let go just like that?
Unless something huge hit her, making her realize. How could she not still have feelings attached?
“Where’s the win?”
“Alright, since that’s the case, let me give you a few options.” Seeing that Hong Chanyi still stubbornly refused to admit it, I prepared to quickly cut through the chaos and see if there was something else entertaining.
Although watching my roommate’s drama felt a bit inappropriate, she was the one shoving it in my face; how could I not look?
“First, the best option—cut off contact entirely, just like you said, forget your crush. Draw your sword naturally divine! From now on, focus solely on your extraordinary path, leaving everything behind with no attachments.”
“Wow, what kind of plan is this? This definitely won’t work!” Hong Chanyi directly rejected it upon hearing.
“Then the middle ground is to go along with her wishes, become her best friend, then, as a best friend, win her affection step by step…”
“Stop! I don’t have those feelings for her anymore; she wouldn’t give me that chance. Let’s skip this.” Hong Chanyi hurriedly interrupted me after hearing my words.
“Wait, you don’t have feelings for her, but this relationship can’t be cut off?” I was stunned by Hong Chanyi’s logic.
“How could feelings be simplified in two words! I and she just… just want to become ordinary friends… yeah, just friends! Nothing beyond that boundary!” Hong Chanyi blushed more as she spoke, her tone becoming quite agitated.
She probably didn’t even realize what she was saying?
“Well then, let’s just be friends. I’ve advised you to break up, and I’ve advised you to get together; but you refused both. Since that’s the case, doesn’t that imply you know the answer in your heart? Everything is like destiny’s trickery. Time will give you the answer; some relationships don’t need words to define, for language and labels are powerless. You just have your own standards…”
“Sister Xiao Han, you really understand me!” Before I could finish, Hong Chanyi became so moved, as if she found a kindred spirit, almost in tears.
She lunged at me to express her resonance.
But I dodged, making her fall onto the sofa. Although I wasn’t sure what Hong Chanyi interpreted from my nonsensical words, she wasn’t getting any sympathy from me. That feeling of resonance should be left for her unforgettable ex-girlfriend!
“Alright, you have enough energy; go talk to your ex-girlfriend!” I pressed down on Hong Chanyi’s head, saying, “By the way, you’ve told me so much, but you haven’t even shared your ex-girlfriend’s name with me. How long do you plan to hide that?”
“Ah? Didn’t I mention it to you?”
“Did you?”
“Um… it seems like I didn’t… but her name is Shi Huiyu, and… she’s still the class leader of Class 36…” After thinking for a bit, Hong Chanyi realized she hadn’t mentioned the name and told me directly.
“Class leader of Class 36?”
I was slightly surprised. Being a class leader means she’s quite capable, but I didn’t have any impression of her. After all, I’m not good at remembering unfamiliar faces.
“Sister Xiao Han, if you encounter Huiyu in the arena, please go easy on her!”
“Got it, got it! We might not even encounter each other.”
Looking at Hong Chanyi’s plea, there seemed to be no severed relationship with Shi Huiyu.
If they do cross paths… if we indeed encounter each other, I wouldn’t mind asking her about this situation myself. She’d probably be willing to have a chat before going to blows.
“Hehe~ I knew Sister Xiao Han is the best! I’ll head back now. Bye~”
Seeing Hong Chanyi’s bouncy departure made me inexplicably amused; another drama to watch.
While I enjoy watching fun, I hope Hong Chanyi isn’t just a source of entertainment.
As I ate the skewers Hong Chanyi brought me, I wiped my mouth. Tomorrow’s events are best left for tomorrow.
Tomorrow, there are two matches: the 50 to 25 and 25 to 13. Of course, there will be more competitions to confirm specific rankings within the top fifty.
As long as I don’t run into Tan Han, such incidents shouldn’t present unexpected surprises. Even if I do meet her… it doesn’t necessarily mean anything will go awry.
The one I should be worried about now is Tan Han. If we really meet, let’s pray it’s not tomorrow, as losing tomorrow means no resurrection match.
The next day.
In the morning, the academy issued a notification regarding the joint exchange with other academies through the academy system.
With just a glance at the academy’s website, I could see many seniors making wild statements.
Eagerly seeking various males or females, some directly opened online markets—this supermarket for that, another supermarket for this—there were all sorts of threads buying snacks.
However, this event started fermenting yesterday; now that the academy had officially announced it, it ignited discussions completely.
I wonder how the first arrivee, Aphhemia Academy, came here?
Looking at the time, it wasn’t early anymore.
So, I set off towards the arena. It’s already the third day; time flies. Thinking of it, the competition schedule is quite relaxed, without much suspense.
Riding my broomstick high in the sky, I felt a vague sense of oppression.
But when I looked up, the sky remained bathed in morning sunlight, the endless blue brightening my mood.
However, when I shifted my perspective to Spirit Vision, the veil covering the entire Witch Academy gradually became unobstructed.
I felt a huge shadow pressurizing me from above, an enormous structure like a ship floating in the sky.
Terrifying energy sent ripples through the air, subtly shaking the academy’s barrier.
Instinctively, I reduced my altitude and distanced myself, quickly flying towards the arena, exceeding the speed limit. However, the Wei Ji Team didn’t pursue me.
Then, I felt a terrifying roar.
It wasn’t like when the barrier was forcefully opened before, but rather like the barrier itself was automatically unfolding—a large gate.
The massive “spaceship” slowly glided above the Witch Academy, the commotion attracting everyone’s attention as it directly entered the Witch Academy’s airspace.
This prompted many seniors to ride their broomsticks to join the excitement.
Once I calmed down, I noticed the ship seemed to be made entirely of wood, and I could even see the ancient growth rings on its hull, as if it were carved from a gigantic tree.
No… it wasn’t carved; through my spirit vision, I realized this enormous vessel is a living entity!
A plant grown to such a state!
I could even see branches spreading out and vibrant leaves at the tail section.
Even in the air, I could hear the nearby seniors gasping, while I leaned in to eavesdrop on their conversations.
From the seniors’ discussions, I gathered quite a bit of information about the flying vessel.
It was the Forever Floating Life Tree of the Aphhemia Life Forest Elves.
Just hearing the name, it truly is a tree, right?
A tree that never lands?
How fascinating; I’m sure this thing is quite precious to the Elf Academy, too.
I didn’t expect Aphhemia Academy to arrive so impressively. I initially thought they would come in through the front, welcomed by the academy teachers, or something.
It seems my imagination was too limited!
Watching the massive tree fly towards the other end of the academy, I guessed there should be designated areas for docking. I was increasingly excited about how the other academies would make their entrance.
Many seniors flew off to join the excitement, but I chose not to join them. As a participant, there was no need for me to go at this juncture.
