### Chapter 130: Friendship, Effort, Victory
Inside, emotions were surging like a wild tide.
At this moment, Mu Jixue had already played out countless little dramas in her mind; she was too chicken to lift her eyes. If she locked eyes with Yun Zhonghe, she felt she’d burst like a balloon.
“I-I don’t care about you!”
She stomped her foot. Sure, her tone was a bit rough, but those fluttering eyes hiding under her bangs were quivering, giving Yun Zhonghe the stubborn look of a side profile.
But both Yun Zhonghe and Lin Zhongyu knew the truth: this white-haired loli was just a duck pretending to be tough!
Yun Zhonghe slowly wiped the corner of his mouth and chuckled, “Don’t worry, I’m pretty fond of my own life, so I wouldn’t joke about it.”
He was putting himself on the line for Mu Jixue, but let’s be real; it was also about keeping his own life intact. If he lost that, it would just be all kinds of messed up!
Mu Jixue’s emotions were still all over the place. After a prolonged silence, she suddenly made up her mind and shot her head up.
In that split second, Yun Zhonghe seemed to catch a glimpse of her mysterious violet eyes sparkling with tears.
Wait, was she… crying?
Yun Zhonghe was momentarily stunned; he stared into her eyes. Fun fact: the first time he saw those eyes, he thought they were drop-dead gorgeous!
In this whole weird reincarnation into a different world business, there was no one he knew better than Mu Jixue.
Rebirth into another world meant facing completely different people and lifestyles, which naturally brought a bit of anxiety. Especially when he occasionally missed his old family and friends and wondered how they were doing.
As a reincarnation veteran, he definitely felt a little out of place. But seeing Mu Jixue was like running into an old buddy; it felt all warm and fuzzy inside.
Of course, Mu Jixue was completely unaware of those warm fuzzies, but Yun Zhonghe really felt like she was family.
He knew this wasn’t the time for heartfelt mushy thoughts, but at that moment, he couldn’t help but ponder.
“Jixue, I…”
Before he could finish, Mu Jixue’s tiny fist lightly pounded his chest, making him feel a little sting.
Mu Jixue wiped her nose, stuck out her pink tongue to lick her hot lips, and declared, “Yun Zhonghe, I really, really hate you!”
Yun Zhonghe: ???
Wait a second! Didn’t she just say she had admiration for him? How did we jump to “I really, really hate you” in the blink of an eye?
Is the affection level of this white-haired loli like an EKG, bouncing up and down?
Clearly, Yun Zhonghe wasn’t understanding the nuances of a girl’s mixed signals and swallowed his confusion.
However, Mu Jixue took a deep breath and added, “If we’re going in, then give it your all! You better not come back with your tail between your legs!”
Yun Zhonghe paused for a moment and suddenly asked, “Are you cheering for me?”
Mu Jixue got completely flustered, almost biting her own tongue.
At that moment, Yun Zhonghe thought he spotted her tail standing straight up like a startled cat. She tiptoed and leaned closer to him, saying, “I-I’m not cheering for you! I just don’t want you to embarrass yourself, that’s all! Don’t overthink it!”
Her ears were turning bright red from the embarrassment.
But she pursed her lips and let her gaze drift back to Yun Zhonghe, feeling her heart soften.
Mu Jixue opened her right hand and presented it to him, “Here, take this.”
Yun Zhonghe: ?
Huh? What’s this? Are you offering your right hand to your bro for a loan?
Whoa… we’re good pals, but it doesn’t have to get that personal!
Seemingly sensing something weird in Yun Zhonghe’s expression, Mu Jixue quickly clarified, “Spiritual energy! I’m talking about my spiritual energy! You’re running low, right? I’ll lend you what’s left. Once you take my energy, you better not fail!”
Yun Zhonghe suddenly had an epiphany.
He finally understood why Mu Jixue was being so awkward; she was trying to give him a boost!
Aw, come on! Just say it outright; we’re bros here. No need to beat around the bush!
But in truth, Yun Zhonghe really did need a boost. Sure, he had tons of spiritual energy, but after fighting through four floors, he was running low, especially after manifesting four spiritual swords, which was a massive drain.
Yun Zhonghe said, “But you should save some just in case anything unexpected happens. You never know when it might come in handy.”
Mu Jixue shot back, “Are you silly? If you can’t handle it, what use is saving energy? Just go all out! And don’t underestimate us. We’ll protect ourselves! If it really doesn’t work out, it just means our luck stinks. If we’re out, we’re out!”
Thirty-four floors was already a stellar achievement. Mu Jixue had no complaints.
She lifted her fair little hand and said, “So just take it without hesitation.”
Yun Zhonghe felt a rush of emotion.
The white-haired loli wanted to cheer him on!
“Although I’m out of spiritual energy, maybe my eyes can still be useful!”
Lin Zhongyu wasn’t about to be left out; she jumped in.
She felt that the three of them were merging together, building a bridge of connection in their hearts. Yun Zhonghe, Mu Jixue, and Lin Zhongyu were all tied together.
The feeling was so strong, so warm, so grand…
With their combined spirit, nothing could stand in their way!
Who knows, they might even pull off a miracle at the thirty-fifth floor!
“By the way, does that mean I’m the only one who can tap into your energy?”
“Don’t say things like that!!”
Just when the atmosphere was great, Ya boi Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue managed to ruin it…
But hey, they still ended up feeling pretty good!
…
Mu Jixue’s spiritual energy flowed into Yun Zhonghe’s body, stabilizing and transforming through a complex process.
The ice attribute was a variant of the water attribute, serving dual purposes with some healing and pain-relief effects.
While Yun Zhonghe was juggling six swords, his meridians were straining under six times the energy; they were already on the brink of collapse. But after the influx, he felt a significant relief.
Yep, more water is definitely better!
With the power from Huang Aotian and the support from the girls, even though his recovery wasn’t massive, Yun Zhonghe felt incredibly inspired, as if several versions of himself were cheering him on.
Could this be the power of friendship? Truly, JUMP doesn’t lie; the slogan of Friendship, Effort, and Victory will forever echo!
“Just you wait! I’ll definitely conquer the thirty-fifth floor for you guys!”
Yun Zhonghe puffed up with renewed energy and stepped through the door to the next level.
Once again, he was in a pitch-black space. This opening scene was as familiar to him as an old worn-out shoe; they were most likely about to battle again.
Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu kindly stepped back, giving the stage to Yun Zhonghe.
“Go get ‘em, Yun Zhonghe!”
Mu Jixue quietly cheered him on, watching his back.
And during this moment, a figure gradually emerged from the shadows.
Mu Jixue’s expression froze, and her voice trembled, “Is that… Senior Xia Wudi?!”
