Chapter 6: The Most Beautiful Belle on Campus

At that moment, Wang Ziqian coughed up a mouthful of blood and struggled to his feet. His subordinates, however, fared much worse; blood streamed from their seven orifices as they lay motionless on the ground, suffering severe internal injuries.

He stared at Chen Yuyi in utter shock and disbelief.

“Who are you really? How can you be a master of the transformative realm? Why have you concealed your strength so deeply and approached my sister—what is your purpose?”

Fortunately, when Chen Yuyi struck, he managed to restrain part of his power; otherwise, Wang Ziqian and his men would have been corpses by now. It was precisely because he had broken through two realms in succession, awakening the Dragon King, conversed briefly with it, that the ancient Demon Lord had again descended into slumber.

Now, Chen Yuyi’s eyes gleamed sharply, his aura deepening yet again. Having reached the Divine Power Realm, with internal energy radiating outward, his vitality surged endlessly—far surpassing the so-called masters of the transformative realm by countless magnitudes.

“Master of the transformative realm?” Chen Yuyi smiled lightly. “That I truly am not. But rest assured—I would never do anything to harm Sister Yan. She has cared for me so much; I am only grateful to her.”

Wang Ziqian was not like the typical scions of noble families; he studied Chen Yuyi carefully. “I have only one sister. Although I have several elder brothers, none share the bond that she and I do. I sincerely hope she comes to no harm. Of course, it would be good if she returned to the Wang family, but if she insists on staying away, I hope you can protect her well. If you do, I will owe you a debt of gratitude.”

“That goes without saying. Since she has acknowledged me as her sworn brother, I would never let anything happen to her. I apologize for today—I had no intention of hurting you.”

Seeing Wang Ziqian’s sincere attitude, Chen Yuyi’s demeanor softened.

“That’s best. Today, you’ve shown me the strength of a true expert. I will reflect deeply and strive to seek your guidance again in the future!”

Despite his setback, Wang Ziqian was not discouraged; rather, it ignited his fighting spirit.

“As you wish. You’ll have to find your own way out.”

Just as Chen Yuyi was about to leave, Wang Ziqian called out again.

“What’s your name? And are you truly just siblings with my sister?”

Chen Yuyi paused. “My name is Chen Yuyi. Of course—what else did you think?”

A flicker crossed Wang Ziqian’s eyes. “If possible, I hope you go further and become her man!”

Chen Yuyi nearly stumbled to the ground. Did this Wang Ziqian not realize his sister didn’t like men? Besides, he was already married—even if the marriage only lasted three years, it was legally binding.

“I know it’s difficult, but I believe you can do it. No man has ever gotten so close to her. I’m her closest brother—I know her well. I have confidence that you can change her!”

Wang Ziqian’s words were clearly tinged with a plea, showing he understood his sister’s preferences.

As for Chen Yuyi, he was at a loss—Wang Ziqian spoke as if he’d already accepted him as his brother-in-law.

“This isn’t something I can change just by saying so. You’d best find somewhere to recover first.” With that, he didn’t linger, hastily leaving.

Wang Ziqian watched his fading silhouette and murmured, “I must return and report to Grandfather at once. If this man truly joins our family, the Wang clan will be unstoppable!”

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The next morning.

After a night of refinement, Chen Yuyi felt his body had reached an unprecedented level of strength, his internal energy surging endlessly.

On a whim, he pointed at the wall from across the room; an invisible force shot forth and pierced a hole straight through the wall.

Startled, Chen Yuyi jumped. First, he hadn’t expected such destructive power from a casual gesture; second, the house wasn’t his, and now he’d have to pay for the damage. He hurriedly found some things to plug the hole.

“To think the fifth stage of the physical realm is already so formidable. What will it be like at the tenth stage?”

“Is your ambition so limited?” At that moment, the Dragon King awakened within him.

“Of course not. I’ll definitely break through to the tenth stage and reach the realm of divine abilities!”

“Heh, that’s more like it. Let me tell you: you’re about to enter the sixth stage. When you do, your aura alone will intimidate enemies—a watershed for the tenth stage. Besides personal comprehension, immense fortune is required. With luck, you might reach the next stage quickly; without it, you could linger here for ages, even to your death without breaking through!”

“Fortune? What kind?”

“That depends on whether you can chance upon miraculous elixirs or materials for refining them. Once you cross this boundary, your cultivation will advance rapidly, and future progress will be much smoother.”

“How do I find these elixirs? And you mentioned refining—do you know alchemy?”

“Heh, what doesn’t the Dragon King know? My diagram contains boundless mysteries, but I’m too weak now to use its wonders. As you grow stronger, you’ll naturally discover its uses.”

“Of course, it’s too soon to tell you all this. Just follow my guidance and cultivate diligently. When fortune comes, I’ll remind you. With your current abilities, you stand tall in the mortal world—but don’t get complacent; perhaps true powers still exist here. Without reaching the divine abilities realm, you cannot look down on everything!”

Hearing the Dragon King’s words, Chen Yuyi wholeheartedly agreed. He was not one for ostentation—the key was quietly improving his strength. Growing rich in silence was the way.

The Dragon King sank back into sleep. Chen Yuyi tidied himself and prepared for school.

Today, many companies were reportedly coming to recruit interns, so he wanted to try his luck.

Arriving at Jiangcheng University, he wandered the bustling campus but found no sign of recruitment stalls. Perhaps the companies had cancelled, or he’d remembered the date wrong.

“Chen Yuyi!” Suddenly, a crisp voice, tinged with delight, called out.

He turned to see a beautiful girl jogging toward him.

It was her—Zuo Qianhui!

Zuo Qianhui ran over, slightly out of breath, her cheeks flushed, her proud chest rising and falling, drawing every gaze.

“I can’t believe it’s really you—what a coincidence!”

Chen Yuyi was surprised as well. “Why are you here?”

“I’m a freshman here. So, you’re here too—are you my senior?” Zuo Qianhui pressed her hand to her chest, unable to hide her joy.

Chen Yuyi nodded. Jiangcheng University was so large—even among classmates in his year, there were many he didn’t know, let alone freshmen several years his junior. It wasn’t strange he hadn’t known she was a student here. “I didn’t expect you to be a student at this university. I’m about to graduate; I heard companies were recruiting interns today, but I seem to have gotten the date wrong.”

“You’re looking for a job?” Zuo Qianhui’s eyes brightened, but then she realized something. “Don’t misunderstand—my father is my father, and I am myself. I won’t urge you to work for him.”

“No worries—Mr. Zuo meant well, but I’m just not interested in the kind of work he offered.”

Zuo Qianhui nodded obediently. “Can you give me your phone number? I can keep an eye out for suitable jobs and let you know.”

Chen Yuyi thought it over; it wasn’t a bad idea, so he gave her his number.

The moment Zuo Qianhui received it, her delight was obvious, her blush spreading from her cheeks down her pale neck.

“I’ll contact you soon!” With that, she hurried off, not daring to look back.

“Who was that guy? He actually chatted with our campus goddess—so jealous!” After Zuo Qianhui left, several male students began pointing at Chen Yuyi.

“Zuo Qianhui has been here less than a year, and she’s already recognized as the most beautiful campus queen ever. Her family background is excellent too—she’s the dream goddess of every male student!”

“Most importantly, she’s never even glanced at us. How did that guy win her favor? I want to beat him up!”

Though their voices weren’t loud, Chen Yuyi heard every word. He didn’t mind; he merely smiled. But recalling Zuo Qianhui’s demeanor, he wondered, “Could it be that little girl really has feelings for me?”

“Chen Yuyi!” Just then, another female voice rang in his ear.

He looked at the girl, his brows furrowing slightly...