Chapter 28 Can You Give Me Another Shot, Junior?
Ling Shuang's grouping was settled, and the grouping of the rest of the class did not take long and was soon resolved.
Because Nanmen Yun'er, the original team member, was chosen by Ling Shuang, Ning Tian's group became another girl in her twenties who replaced Nanmen Yun'er.
Since then, except for some people who were very eccentric on weekdays, most people had found their teammates.
There were too few people, so there was no need to draw lots—just put together a team.
Without saying much, Mu Jin gave the students time to adjust after collecting the team list, letting them run in.
"Class monitor, are we going to get familiar with the run-in?" Nanmen Yun'er came over and asked.
"What's the run-in? When the time comes, we'll just beat them one by one!" Wang Dong waved his little fist.
Ling Shuang rarely agreed with Wang Dong's statement. "Well, there's no need."
"When the time comes, you go up and practice first, and I'll cover you."
Ling Shuang could completely sweep the entire so-called freshman assessment competition by himself.
However, he still intended to let Wang Dong and Nanmen Yun'er go first.
The performance in the freshman assessment would largely affect the selection of core disciples.
Ling Shuang didn't care. Even if he didn't do anything, with his talent, Shrek would have to be crazy not to include him in the core disciple list.
Wang Dong was probably the same—maybe already on that list.
After all, her identity wasn't simple, and the academy was aware of it.
But Nanmen Yun'er couldn't rely on that. She had good talent, but it wasn't too dazzling.
She needed some amazing performances to prove herself.
Since Ling Shuang had chosen her for the team, he would be responsible for her and wouldn't deprive her of the opportunity to perform just because it was inconvenient.
Of course, there was no need to run in.
As Ling Shuang said, Wang Dong and Nanmen Yun'er just needed to do their best. With him there, they couldn't lose.
"Okay." Seeing that Ling Shuang said so, Nanmen Yun'er didn't object, but she was a little disappointed at losing an opportunity to get closer to her male god.
Ling Shuang's outstanding appearance and top-tier talent meant he had many admirers.
Nanmen Yun'er was one of those little fans.
Hehe.
Seeing Nanmen Yun'er's disappointment, Wang Dong smiled smugly in her heart.
She didn't need tricks like that. Sharing a dorm with him meant she could be close whenever she wanted. Go ahead and envy her!
Saying goodbye to Nanmen Yun'er, Ling Shuang and Wang Dong left the classroom and headed back to the dormitory.
On the way, they saw a red figure walking toward them.
"Isn't that the senior sister from the inner courtyard?" Wang Dong recognized the figure and got a little nervous.
If Ling Shuang hadn't intervened before, she might have died in that blast of fire.
Ma Xiaotao... So she's here…
Ling Shuang thought silently.
As he had guessed, Yan Shaozhe had realized he might be able to help resolve the evil fire and couldn't sit still.
Ma Xiaotao showing up was likely something arranged.
"Are you Ling Shuang?"
While he was thinking, Ma Xiaotao had already reached him.
When she saw Ling Shuang, a flash of surprise flickered in her red eyes.
This boy was even more handsome in person than in the photos!
"What do you want to do?"
Wang Dong, still tense, stepped in front of Ling Shuang, worried Ma Xiaotao might have bad intentions.
Although Ling Shuang had subdued her once, that woman had clearly been in a strange state then. Who knew if he could do the same now?
"Don't worry, little brother, I have no ill will toward your friend." Seeing Wang Dong's nervous front, Ma Xiaotao chuckled.
Wang Dong didn't buy it and stayed protectively in front of Ling Shuang.
That encounter still made her wary of Ma Xiaotao.
"It's okay, Wang Dong. This is the academy," Ling Shuang said softly.
"Is there something you need, senior sister?" He knew full well why she was here, but pretended not to.
Wang Dong reluctantly moved aside.
But she still kept a close eye on Ma Xiaotao.
Ma Xiaotao didn't mind. Her gaze stayed on Ling Shuang. "Junior brother Ling, can you come with me?"
She had come today because the evil fire that had been calm for three months was starting to stir again.
It made her finally decide to ask for help directly.
"Yeah." Ling Shuang nodded slightly.
"Ling Shuang!" Wang Dong called out in concern when she saw him agree so easily.
Ling Shuang gave her a reassuring look.
He knew exactly what Ma Xiaotao wanted and whether there would be any danger.
Seeing his gaze, Wang Dong bit her lip and watched worriedly as Ling Shuang left with Ma Xiaotao.
…
Ma Xiaotao took Ling Shuang deep into the academy, all the way to Sea God Lake, then onto a boat to the inner courtyard.
Ling Shuang said nothing, simply following her.
Along the way, they attracted plenty of attention.
As a celebrity in the inner courtyard and one of the "two active volcanoes," Ma Xiaotao bringing a boy naturally drew eyes.
"Ma Xiaotao brought a boy?"
"Looks like he's from the outer courtyard. So she's into younger guys?"
"Well, he is pretty good-looking. Heterochromatic eyes too. How did she find such a gem?"
…
Ignoring the whispers, Ma Xiaotao brought Ling Shuang to her courtyard.
All inner courtyard disciples had their own small homes. As Yan Shaozhe's disciple, Ma Xiaotao's place was definitely well-equipped.
"Sit." It was probably her first time inviting a boy here. Though usually carefree, she seemed a little awkward now.
Ling Shuang broke the silence. "Senior sister, what's the matter?"
Ma Xiaotao took a deep breath, her chest heaving, drawing attention to the curves under her clothes.
"Junior brother Ling, three months ago by Sea God Lake, you helped suppress the evil fire in me, right?"
"Yes. I have a special ability that can calm the eruption of Evil fire's ." Ling Shuang nodded.
Ma Xiaotao's eyes lit up. She grabbed his shoulders with both hands, her expression serious and hopeful.
"Junior brother Ling, can I ask for your help again?"
"Please go ahead."
"Can you give me another one?" she blurted out.
"..." Ling Shuang fell silent.
What kind of lewd phrasing was that?
Realizing what she'd said, Ma Xiaotao blushed furiously and hurried to explain, "No! I mean, can you help suppress the fire again?"
She bowed her head, wishing she could bury herself in ground.
(End of this chapter)