"Mu Xi-jie, Xing Lan, and Si Duo's have already been given out, so now the only one left is..."
Tang Luochuan's mind wandered, a scene from the past spring flashing before his eyes as he dialed his phone.
Knock knock knock...
"Luo Chuan, you called for me?"
Within just a minute, a radiant figure appeared at the door, wearing a bright smile that made her look exceptionally beautiful.
This person was none other than Yuanen Yehui.
"I was wondering why you asked to see me..."
Yuanen Yehui looked at him with a curious smile, unable to suppress her curiosity.
"You'll know when you come inside."
Tang Luochuan grinned mysteriously, leading her into the dorm. Soon, as her gaze fell upon a set of Battle Armor on the table, her expression froze in surprise.
It was a complete set of Battle Armor!
The dark purple armor was distinctly feminine in design, faintly pulsing with powerful energy while exuding an aura of darkness.
"Luo Chuan, is this...?"
"You're giving me Battle Armor?"
Yuanen Yehui's eyes widened slightly, momentarily speechless from shock. She knew exactly who this was meant for.
She was aware of Luo Chuan's extraordinary talent—capable of crafting an entire set of Battle Armor single-handedly—but still...
This was Battle Armor! A full set!
In the outside world, such a treasure was something countless people could only dream of. Even at Shrek Academy, it was a golden ticket into the inner court. And yet...
He was just giving it to her?
"Of course. Your Soul Power has long surpassed the Soul Ancestor level, meaning you're already qualified to become a Battle Armor Master. Combined with the Soul Spirit you enhanced in the Spirit Ascension Platform..."
"This set of Battle Armor will maximize your strengths."
Tang Luochuan smiled, channeling his Soul Power to gather the armor pieces before handing them to her.
"Luo Chuan, I..."
Hearing his words, Yuanen Yehui bit her lip, her emotions in turmoil. Luo Chuan...
Had given her far too much.
Long before this, Tang Luochuan had already spoken with Yun Ming, Ya Li, and Cai Yue'er to revoke Yuanen Yehui's work-study status, officially enrolling her as a full-time student.
To others, this might not seem like much, but to her, it was an immense kindness. And yet, Luo Chuan's help didn't stop there.
Previously, under his and Gu Yue's leadership, she had entered the Intermediate Spirit Ascension Platform alongside Mu Xi, Wu Siduo, Ye Xinglan, Xu Xiaoyan, Xie Xie, and Wei Xiaofeng.
By the time they emerged, her second Soul Spirit, the Diamond Ape, had far exceeded its original lifespan—now nearly reaching the ten-thousand-year mark.
All the help he had given her along the way...
She had lost count.
"Luo Chuan, you've done so much for me... I don't deserve it..."
Unbeknownst to her, Yuanen Yehui's eyes had reddened. She pursed her lips, lowering her head to avoid his gaze as she murmured.
So much help...
It felt like she could never repay him.
"We're friends, aren't we?"
Tang Luochuan shook his head gently.
"But..."
"Besides, with Yehui's talent, I believe you'll go very, very far in the future. I look forward to the day you become a top-tier powerhouse."
Tang Luochuan interrupted her. They were friends and companions, meant to help each other, and even from an investment perspective...
Yuanen Yehui was worthy of his help and investment.
Perhaps the young girl before him could never imagine that in the future, she was destined to become one of the world's strongest, even capable of connecting to another plane with the potential to become its master.
A set of Battle Armor was nothing to him. If everyone in Donghai could have it, if Xing Lan and Si Duo could have it, then why not Yuanen Yehui before him?
"I..."
"Thank you."
Yuanen Yehui's eyes were red as she obediently listened to Tang Luochuan's words, pondering them carefully before taking a deep breath and nodding firmly.
Luo Chuan was her friend—a very, very important friend. This much she was certain of.
And besides, Luo Chuan had already helped her so much. She owed him too much, whether from before or now...
She would repay him in the future.
No—Luo Chuan had said they were friends. As his good friend, she would surely return the favor in kind!
With this thought, she gently hugged the Battle Armor to her chest, firm in her resolve, as if it weren't just armor but someone precious...
Anything Luo Chuan gave her was the best gift.
She would cherish it dearly!
"That's more like it..."
"Brother, I'm here to see you."
Tang Luochuan smiled in satisfaction, about to say something, when another voice came from the door—it was Na'er.
"Hmm?"
"Na'er's here."
Tang Luochuan went to open the door, his face bright with a smile.
"You're here..."
"Ah, Sister Ye Hui is here too."
Na'er responded with a smile, about to rush forward when she noticed Yuanen Yehui sitting on the sofa.
Her gaze lingered on the Battle Armor in the other girl's hands, and she seemed thoughtful. So Luo Chuan Gege was helping his companions with Battle Armor again.
"Na'er."
"Luo Chuan, maybe I should go now..."
Seeing the newcomer, Yuanen Yehui immediately greeted her. Noticing that Na'er seemed to have something to say to Luo Chuan, she prepared to leave.
"Since you're both here, why not sit and chat for a while?"
Tang Luochuan didn't mind at all, smiling as he spoke. They were all companions, and since there was nothing else to do, chatting like this was perfectly fine.
"Alright."
Na'er agreed at once, sitting beside Tang Luochuan with a smile, resisting the urge to snuggle up to him and instead watching him obediently.
"Ye Hui, about what we were discussing earlier..."
"You haven't been taking on part-time jobs lately, have you?"
Tang Luochuan turned to Yuanen Yehui and asked.
"No, no..."
"After becoming a full-time student, I don't have to pay for meals or accommodation anymore, and I don't have to clean for the school either. With the millions in Federal currency I had left..."
"It's more than enough."
"Still, I have to thank Luo Chuan for helping me."
Yuanen Yehui smiled as she spoke.
"That's good to hear."
Only then did Tang Luochuan nod with a satisfied smile. Such a talented individual would have been wasted if she'd still been struggling with part-time jobs just to survive.
"Actually, it was Na'er who brought this up with the Pavilion Master and Elder Cai. If you want to thank someone, it should be Na'er."
At this, he turned to Na'er with a smile.
"Hehe."
"I'm glad I could help Sister Ye Hui."
Upon hearing Tang Luochuan's praise, Na'er's smile widened as she replied cheerfully.
"Thank you, Na'er."
Yuanen Yehui smiled in response, though since the girl was Luo Chuan's sister, thanking either of them amounted to the same thing...
"But Sister Ye Hui, is your Martial Soul really the Titan Giant Ape? It just doesn't seem to match your adorable appearance at all."
Na'er then wore a thoughtful expression as she spoke earnestly.
How unfair of the heavens—giving a delicate girl like her a Martial Soul like the Titan Giant Ape!
"Well, it's not so bad..."
"But I'm not really that cute, am I?"
Yuanen Yehui was taken aback and couldn't help asking.
"Of course you are!"
"If you don't believe me, ask Brother. Sister Ye Hui is clearly very beautiful."
Na'er immediately shook her head and said firmly.
"She's right."
Tang Luochuan smiled faintly and added softly.
"Ah..."
"Is that so?"
Though it was just a simple four-word remark, hearing it come from Luo Chuan's lips made Yuanen Yehui's face burn with sudden shyness.
Being praised like this by Luo Chuan and his sister...
It made her incredibly happy!
Soon after, unable to suppress her blushing, Yuanen Yehui found it too embarrassing to stay any longer. Making up an excuse, she hurried away in flustered retreat.
"Ye Hui is quite easily flustered too..."
"By the way, Na'er, you—"
Tang Luochuan was about to say something when, in the next moment, Na'er suddenly bounded toward him like a little rabbit, her face brimming with unmistakable affection.
"I missed you, so I came!"