Chapter 26: Goddess Style

Lin Nuoyi's voice was flat, her greeting polite, but there was a sense of distance that made one feel estranged.

Chu Feng's words were calm and thoughtful. He greeted her politely as well, even smiling at the end and saying she was still as much of a goddess as ever.

Although they hadn't been separated for long, Chu Feng felt a sense of time passing and space shifting, as if overlapping with past memories.

Lin Nuoyi was calm, rational, and intelligent. Even in college, without any deliberate effort, she naturally exuded a goddess-like aura that made her seem unapproachable.

Perhaps because she was too beautiful, or perhaps her demeanor was too cold and aloof, people often felt a lack of confidence in her presence. Many wanted to pursue her, but ultimately lost their nerve.

Chu Feng's initial acquaintance with her could only be described as an accident.

Although he had good grades, he wasn't particularly diligent. Skipping classes was common for him, and for public courses that required attendance, he usually arrived just as class was about to begin.

Predictably, the classroom was always full when he entered, and it took him a while each time to find a seat in the back row.

One time, he found that all the back-row seats were occupied. Looking around, he spotted an empty seat in the middle, by the window, and strode towards it.

This row was mostly occupied by girls, all quite attractive, making for a pleasant sight.

However, on the only empty desk lay a piece of paper with "Lin Nuoyi" written on it, clearly indicating the seat was taken, likely reserved by a dormmate.

Chu Feng paid no mind. Under the astonished gazes of the girls, he calmly sat down. Then, he folded the paper with "Lin Nuoyi" written on it into a paper airplane, gently launched it, and watched it glide gracefully out the window.

The girls stared in disbelief, their eyes wide with surprise. This was unprecedented; someone had actually treated Lin Nuoyi this way, taking her seat.

Soon, Chu Feng realized who Lin Nuoyi was, but after a moment's thought, he didn't get up.

At the same time, a long-haired girl walked over. She was stunning, standing at about 170 centimeters tall with a slender figure. Her hair was as smooth as silk, her face an alabaster-white oval, and her eyes were remarkably bright and beautiful, as if they could see into one's soul.

She was undeniably beautiful, yet excessively cold and aloof. Standing close by, she simply looked at Chu Feng impassively, without uttering a single word.

The surrounding girls joined in, glaring at Chu Feng, their looks implicitly urging him to leave immediately.

But Chu Feng didn't get up. He remained perfectly at ease, sitting there complacently. After meeting Lin Nuoyi's gaze, he simply began to flip through the book in his hands.

Lin Nuoyi stood calmly for a moment, then, without a word, turned and left.

It wasn't an ideal way to meet, but that's how their acquaintance began, and gradually they had more contact.

Strictly speaking, their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend was always quite distant, and they didn't walk side-by-side very often. One time, when Chu Feng reached for her slender, beautiful, and fair hand, Lin Nuoyi immediately turned her head and met his gaze for a long time.

Anyone else might have felt self-conscious and let go.

But Chu Feng, whether due to his nature or sheer thick-skinnedness, simply held her hand naturally, smiling, refusing to let go.

Eventually, Lin Nuoyi turned her head away and no longer resisted, allowing him to hold her hand. It was precisely because of that incident that people began to truly see them as a couple.

Many witnessed it that day, and numerous boys cried out in despair, cursing Chu Feng for being shameless, but he had... succeeded.

However, that was as far as it went. Lin Nuoyi always maintained a cold and aloof demeanor, and even Chu Feng felt she deliberately kept her distance, remaining somewhat estranged.

One time, just as his hand rested on her shoulder, she first calmly met his gaze, then glared at him, and turned to leave.

At the time, Chu Feng laughed behind her, saying she was too much of a goddess; anyone else would surely be intimidated by her aura and unable to interact with her as an equal.

Chu Feng's brief reflection ended quickly, and he snapped back to attention.

On the other end of the communicator, Lin Nuoyi's voice was magnetic and pleasant, but also somewhat flat and cold.

Finally, Lin Nuoyi asked if he needed help. At this moment, he truly felt a sense of distance; their already platonic relationship seemed even more tenuous after their separation.

Chu Feng frowned; he didn't need any.

However, he thought of his parents.

The world had changed, with strange phenomena frequently appearing. No place was truly peaceful anymore, and it could be very dangerous. A major event might happen any day.

As someone from the Heavenly God Biological Group, Lin Nuoyi knew far more than others, and her family background possessed considerable influence.

After a moment's thought, Chu Feng said, "My parents are in Shuntian, that large city in the north. If possible, I hope you can look after them a bit."

He knew the Heavenly God Biological Group had that capability.

Chu Feng was direct when he needed to be, never overly sentimental. He wasn't embarrassed by their breakup; when it concerned his parents' safety, he was forthright and simply spoke his mind.

But he also specified that he didn't want any unintended consequences to arise from such care.

He knew Lin Nuoyi was an extremely intelligent woman; even a casual mention would be enough for her to understand.

Lin Nuoyi listened calmly, finally saying only two words: "Alright."

Chu Feng said nothing more. Feeling the sense of estrangement, he felt it was time to end the call.

However, just before hanging up, Lin Nuoyi spoke again, "In a while, I'll have business in the northern region of the Taihang Mountains."

Chu Feng immediately smiled. It was in his nature; he had never been intimidated by her cold aloofness. He couldn't help but tease, "I've always told you that you owe me a hug. Are you finally going to make it up to me this time?"

*Click!*

The other end of the communicator hung up, ending the call.

In the county town, Zuo Jun opened his hazy eyes. With a slight movement, his head felt like it was splitting open, and his vision doubled. It was incredibly uncomfortable.

"He's finally awake!" someone said, letting out a sigh of relief.

Zuo Jun sat up from the bed, immediately groaning in pain. He quickly clutched his head and only managed to open his eyes after a long while, his mind buzzing and thoughts jumbled.

"Zuo Jun, what exactly happened?"

Zuo Jun looked up at the young woman opposite him. She had a pretty face, dark hair, and a smile.

"Zhu Qingyu," he uttered the woman's name. She was one of the two most powerful members of their team.

This woman always had a smile on her face, whether happy or angry; it rarely faded.

"Do you know you've been unconscious for three days and three nights? What did you encounter?" In the room, another man spoke. He appeared to be in his mid-twenties, with fair skin and long, intelligent eyes, clearly a shrewd individual.

"Ye Ge," Zuo Jun recognized.

The two strongest members were actually present. Ye Ge and Zhu Qingyu were the leaders of this team.

There were several other people in the room: some with cyan-gold wings on their backs, others with two heads, and one whose fingers glowed with a golden light.

Everyone in the room was an awakened individual. They watched Zuo Jun, waiting for him to speak.

"I don't know what happened," Zuo Jun recalled, but his head throbbed, and he couldn't remember.

"Weren't we ordered to the Taihang Mountains to find those mysterious fruits? I can only remember up to that point; everything else is a blur," Zuo Jun said, cold sweat beading on his face.

Even a slight attempt at recollection was arduous, and he grimaced in pain.

Everyone was stunned, realizing he had amnesia, losing his recent memories. What he spoke of was from some time ago.

"You must have encountered a powerful expert. You were defeated even after transforming into a giant, suffering a severe head injury and memory loss," Ye Ge said, purple light flickering in his slender eyes. He further speculated, "It was likely a human. If it had been a fierce bird or monstrous beast, you would probably be food by now."

"Zuo Jun, did you go looking for trouble again?" Zhu Qingyu said with a faint smile on her face. "After becoming awakened individuals, have you all become too arrogant lately, always thinking no one in the world can suppress you, right?"

"I... didn't!" Zuo Jun retorted.

"Still denying it? It's not just you, it's all of you. Don't think I don't know that lately, when you enter and leave various towns, you always act superior, doing whatever you please, looking down on ordinary people." Zhu Qingyu's voice grew cold. She scanned everyone and said, "After awakening, you've gained unimaginable power in a short time, and your hearts have become unbalanced."

"Qingyu is right. More and more people are awakening now. Don't always think you're invincible; after all, you're not gods yet!" Ye Ge said.

"We awakened first, always staying ahead. If anyone can become a god, it will definitely be from among us," someone said, unconvinced.

"Shut up!" Zhu Qingyu snapped.

Ye Ge said, "Behave yourselves lately. Soon, an important figure from above will arrive in person."

"The Silver-Winged Heavenly God?" someone asked.

"Just do your jobs and don't worry about that. As for Zuo Jun's situation, we should investigate it first. Remember, Zuo Jun isn't weak; he's very strong. Yet, he was beaten so badly he lost his memory," Ye Ge frowned.

In Qingyang Town, Chu Feng finished his martial arts practice and noticed a fresh layer of green in the flowerbed. Recently, the weather had changed, causing various plants to grow wildly, and the yard was overgrown with grass.

"What about the seeds I buried?" A thought crossed his mind.

At first, he would check on them several times a day, always hoping the three mysterious seeds would sprout and grow quickly. But after many days with no activity, he became less diligent.

Especially in recent days, with various events constantly unfolding, he had forgotten about the three seeds.

"Considering the time, they should have rooted and sprouted by now, right?" Chu Feng anticipated, quickly walking over.

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