Chapter 98 - 86: A Minor Incident Along the Way

The ground was destroyed, and coupled with Long Yi’s astounding performance a moment ago, the Second Year’s training ground was now unusable. However, the academy offered a very considerate private training ground rental service. As long as one paid a certain amount, one could gain access to a private training ground for a period of time.

However, these training grounds required school credits to purchase.

When Long Yi glanced at his wristband, he discovered he had over ten thousand credits. It turned out that the ’Three-Star Clown’s Last Signature Before Failure’ he had sold was anonymously purchased by someone.

Long Yi didn’t care who bought it. In his view, there must be numerous passionate fans or people mocking the Three-Star who were willing to spend their school credits. If he could profit while others were willing to spend, it was a win-win situation.

There were two types of training grounds. One was a large-scale training ground that allowed Flying Dragons to train, the other was a small-scale training ground that only allowed Dragon Knights. Prices for renting the large-scale training grounds started above five thousand credits, which wasn’t what Long Yi needed.

With five hundred credits, Long Yi rented a spacious and well-equipped private training ground where he and Ai Lin secluded themselves. This time, Long Yi was seriously training Ai Lin’s combat skills. To be honest, Ai Lin was excellent in learning speed and physical coordination. The only thing she lacked was actual combat experience. Therefore, from the beginning, Long Yi intended to put pressure on Ai Lin.

But before Long Yi could apply the pressure, Ai Lin had already started a strong offence. This time Ai Lin was more serious than ever. Each attack and defense was executed with her full strength, totally different from her usual self.

When she used to train with Long Yi, maybe because Long Yi was too lax, or Ai Lin was too talented, she seemed to not put much effort. Because she could learn casually, become familiar with any practice, and master any consolidation.

But this time, Long Yi saw the ambition in Ai Lin’s eyes.

It was a thirst for power.

Was it because of the sentence I said ’I won’t protect Ai Lin.’ that stimulated her? If so, that would be great! It means my objective has been accomplished!

Being a genius, Ai Lin naturally had a genius training speed, Ai Lin’s combat skills kept improving right under Long Yi’s eyes. After several instances of fatigue, Long Yi wanted Ai Lin to rest, but Ai Lin stubbornly shook her head, only to attack Long Yi again. After pushing her limits, Ai Lin would feel an unknown powerful force infuse into her body, revitalizing her strength. Ai Lin knew that it was the power of the dragon. Ai Lin and her dragon, Silver Light, were fused together, but they were two completely different beings and the fusion process was slow but lasting.

With the help of combat, the fusion process would accelerate, and the advantage of becoming revitalized after fatigue was brought by this kind of fusion.

However, Ai Lin’s original body was still that of a frail little girl. After the ninth instance of exhaustion, her body had reached its limits and the dragon’s life energy no longer poured in. Halfway through her punch, Ai Lin suddenly screamed, lost her balance and fell forward. At this point, Ai Lin had lost all her strength. The floor was made of sturdy cyan and black stones, if she fell, the young lady’s face would’ve been ruined. Ai Lin was exerting force when she fell, and she fell at a very fast speed. Long Yi, who was on the opposite side, had already noticed but only managed to dash forward, slide under Ai Lin’s body, and tried to catch her with his hands.

But then, everything went black, a scent of fragrance fell, and two pairs of lips collided. Subsequently, a taste of blood spread through the air.

It can’t be, did we bump so hard?

When Long Yi looked up, he saw a trace of blood on Ai Lin’s mouth, but it wasn’t very noticeable.

"Are you alright?"

Long Yi asked.

"I’m fine..."

Ai Lin’s expression was a bit unusual.

"Don’t worry, it’s just a minor injury and it’s not very noticeable, with both our physique, it will heal in about an hour or so."

Long Yi said.

"Yeah, I know."

Ai Lin nodded, but her face turned even redder. But maybe it’s because of the exhaustion?

"Actually, you were pushing yourself too hard, you should stop when you have no more strength. Look, if you fell and ruined your delicate little face, what would we do? I guess your Second Brother would want to fight me to death."

Long Yi said.

"Yeah, I know."

Ai Lin said.

"Don’t keep saying you know, can you stand up now?"

Long Yi moved to get up.

"I, I don’t have the strength."

Alli said softly, her face seemed to get even redder.

"Alright, I’ll help you up."

Long Yi felt helpless. But the next moment, the helpless expression on his face froze!

Because he finally realized what his hands were feeling!

It was sacred territory! Something that should not be violated! Even if you’re the emperor who rules millions of miles, or the Demon King who surpasses all, only there is where you began your life!

This... isn’t it inappropriate?

Long Yi felt a cramp in his hands. He cast a glance at Ai Lin’s cheek and found her face blushing till it’s practically purple, her breathing heavier. Therefore, he quickly tried to get up but heard Ai Lin groan. Turns out, Ai Lin was sitting on Long Yi’s thigh... as Long Yi moved, there was naturally some friction.

Oh my!

Am I, the great Long Yi, harassing a young girl? Even if Elsa can accept it, I can’t!

He put a lot of effort into supporting Ai Lin, who was already utterly exhausted. Long Yi reluctantly... no, decisively opened his hands, supporting Ai Lin’s shoulders, propping her up, and shifting her aside.

Then, comes the awkward time.

Ai Lin was lying on the ground, her face flushed, her silver hair scattered on the ground. She didn’t seem to care, instead she just stared straight at Long Yi, who had a troubled look and was glancing around.

"Brother Long."

Ai Lin’s weak voice came over, and Long Yi immediately turned his head, focusing his gaze on Ai Lin’s face, not looking elsewhere.

"What is it, Ai Lin?"

The honest man Long Yi asked righteously.

"That was my first kiss..."

Ai Lin said weakly again.

At this moment, Long Yi only felt like he was about to vomit blood. How should he handle this? Should he deny everything and claim it was just an accidental collision? Will she make him take responsibility? Do I need to educate this girl that a passive kiss definitely won’t result in a baby?

"That certainly wasn’t Brother Long’s first kiss, was it..."

Ai Lin’s voice came weakly again.

Long Yi stiffly nodded.

"Brother Long’s first kiss was with Sister Elsa, wasn’t it..."

Long Yi nodded.

"Oh, that’s good..." Ai Lin chuckled lightly.

Long Yi was stunned.

Good? Good what? What’s so good? Girl, don’t speak half sentences, okay? What do you mean by that? It leaves me feeling uneasy. Why does it sound like you and a certain violent girl formed some kind of unmentionable secret deal?

After that, Ai Lin didn’t say anything more and didn’t keep staring at Long Yi. However, the honest Long Yi kept staring at the ground, looking at the natural patterns on the green-black stone. One pattern formed an S shape, another pattern formed a B shape.

Suddenly, Long Yi chuckled lightly, saying that everything should be left to its natural course. Why worry so much?

Seeing the embarrassed look on Long Yi’s face dissipate and a smile appear, Ai Lin’s heart, which had been pounding nonstop, finally settled down. A sense of exhilaration slowly rose in her, like a naughty child who had not been caught.

I did it on purpose!

Every time Ai Lin thought about this, her face would heat up even more.

In fact, Ai Lin had completely exhausted her energy by then, but when she saw Long Yi rushing over, she didn’t know where she got the strength and reaction from, which led her to inexplicably lean her mouth towards him!

It must be Yavenny’s doing!

Ai Lin thought to herself, attributing her bold move to Yavenny, who was god knows where.

The outcome was exactly what Ai Lin had expected, except that she hadn’t controlled her strength well and their mouths collided hard. However, what made Ai Lin most happy was that Long Yi, in his embarrassment, had no idea it was all intentional!

Humph, I am indeed a genius!

Bam!

Just as she was thinking about this, a brilliant silver light suddenly erupted from Ai Lin’s body. The light shot up into the sky, forming the image of a silver Flying Dragon.

"Ah, I’ve leveled up."

Ai Lin said.

Ai Lin, level nine Mana.

At this point, Long Yi was too lazy to be jealous. Long Yi had a good foundation and trained hard. But Ai Lin was the real genius! Reading books could level her up, and a little serious training for a night also leveled her up. In the future, would eating and sleeping also level her up? This girl must be from another world!

The two rested for a while. Although Ai Lin had leveled up, the energy she had burned through hadn’t recovered. She was a bit too eager this time, and her body wasn’t ready yet.

Under Ai Lin’s kitten-like gaze, Long Yi had no choice but to scoop Ai Lin up horizontally. Ai Lin giggled, resting her face against Long Yi’s chest.

Long Yi also chuckled, no longer feeling embarrassed. After all, he had already seen and touched her, so why pretend to be a gentleman?

Private training rooms always have nice rest areas. Besides a kitchen, they have everything. Long Yi carried Ai Lin into the rest area, let her rest on the bed, and then went out to prepare some late-night snacks.

Well, it’s better to leave quickly. If I wait a moment longer, who knows what this girl will do.

But on second thought, it doesn’t matter what she does, I’m not at a loss. Why am I running?

No, no, no! Long Yi! You’re an honest man! You can’t do that! If you do anything, you’d be a beast!

No! If you don’t do anything, you’re worse than a beast! Look at the girl who is already at your lips! Can you resist? Are you still a man!

Damn it! A man has to be responsible! What pigs do is eat what’s given to them, humans learn to refuse!

It was about one in the morning, and the academy was almost deserted.

Poor honest man Long Yi was severely criticizing himself, deeply engaging in self-criticism.

If he didn’t do this, he would always feel a burning desire spreading within him!

Damn it, I’m only eighteen and still in my puberty! If I continue being tormented like this, sooner or later, I will have to rely on my lifelong friends, Little Left and Little Right!

This won’t do, I absolutely can’t continue like this, I’m still young, I still have a lot of skies left to conquer!

He shook his head hard, driving these bizarre thoughts away. Then, Long Yi began to think about what he needed to buy later.