Beasts: Only I Can See the Hidden Evolution Path

Chapter 79: Midnight Plotting, Diving for Dragon Bones! 

"Congratulations, Dean Su!"

"Dean Zhu, our Azure Dragon Academy's nationwide spotlight this time is all thanks to the contrast with your White Tiger Academy."

After the match, the deans of White Tiger Academy and Azure Dragon Academy met.

Zhu Qingyu and Su Ruyan, both known as "beautiful deans," were quickly surrounded by media reporters eager to capture their post-match conversation.

On camera, both women wore congenial smiles, although their eyes gleamed with coldness.

In last year's Supernova Tournament, White Tiger Academy defeated Azure Dragon Academy.

This year, Xiao Xingyu led his team to revenge.

With this back-and-forth, another layer of rivalry was added between the two deans.

Because there were so many media reporters, Zhu Qingyu leaned in, her lips nearly touching Su Ruyan's ear.

"Dean Su, don't get complacent. Your Azure Dragon Academy only won this time because of Xiao Xingyu."

Su Ruyan flipped her hair, her prideful demeanor showing a touch of girlish playfulness.

"You're right, but I have Xiao Xingyu as my trump card, and you don't. Are you envious and jealous?"

"Yes, I'm a bit jealous."

Zhu Qingyu's gaze drifted to Xiao Xingyu, who was celebrating his victory.

Xiao Xingyu was gleefully bouncing around with champagne, having a blast in the crowd.

"Brother Yu, you're amazing!"

"Xiao Xingyu, I've never admired anyone as much as you!"

"From now on, you're the boss of Azure Dragon Academy!"

"I'll take care of buying milk tea and cigarettes from now on!"

"Brother Xingyu, do you have a girlfriend?"

"This is my phone number, let's go to the movies together next time, okay?"

Among the spectators were students from Azure Dragon Academy.

These students had witnessed Xiao Xingyu's performance firsthand and were utterly impressed by him.

Female students instantly became fangirls, eagerly trying to get close to Xiao Xingyu, with some even slipping hotel key cards with lipstick marks into his pockets.

Male students turned into lackeys, lighting cigarettes and fetching drinks for Xiao Xingyu, showering him with praise.

The aura surrounding Xiao Xingyu at this moment was dazzling.

Beneath the aura was a talent and battle intelligence far beyond his peers.

"Zhu Qingyu, stop eyeing our Xiao Xingyu. Even if you're envious, it won't work. He's a student of Azure Dragon Academy."

"Yes, he's with Azure Dragon Academy now."

Su Ruyan's smug smile faded, her tone turning icy. "What do you mean by that?"

"Now is now. Who can say what the future holds?"

"You want to poach him? Not a chance!"

Su Ruyan was instantly angered. Xiao Xingyu was the best talent in her eyes, representing the future of Azure Dragon Academy.

Clearly, Zhu Qingyu had her eyes set on Xiao Xingyu, her tone taking on a sarcastic edge.

"Su Ruyan, is there a law against poaching?"

"You..."

"As long as White Tiger Academy can offer benefits, connections, and resources that Azure Dragon Academy can't, will Xiao Xingyu stay with you?"

With that, Zhu Qingyu chuckled, brushing dust off Su Ruyan's shoulder.

"Su Ruyan, we'll have plenty of chances to compete. Next time, Xiao Xingyu might be standing by my side."

"You wretch..."

"Watch your words, this is live."

Zhu Qingyu maintained her elegant demeanor on camera, responding to media interviews with grace and poise.

"Dean Zhu, how do you view this defeat?"

"I must say, the students of Azure Dragon Academy are excellent, thanks to Dean Su's nurturing. I have great respect for her..."

On camera, Zhu Qingyu appeared gracious in defeat, earning applause from the crowd.

Su Ruyan coldly chuckled, whispering through gritted teeth, "Such a hypocritical woman. Xiao Xingyu won't be swayed by her."

She then unconsciously looked towards Xiao Xingyu, surrounded by photographers and fans, and fell into contemplation.

"If White Tiger Academy offers better benefits, will this kid really not be tempted?"

"People die for wealth, birds die for food. If I were in his shoes, I'd be tempted too..."

"No! I can't let Zhu Qingyu take Xiao Xingyu away!"

Su Ruyan resolved that even if she had to tie him down, she would keep Xiao Xingyu at Azure Dragon Academy.

Midnight, twelve o'clock.

Hotel.

Xiao Xingyu returned to his room, his face flushed and reeking of alcohol.

Today, Azure Dragon Academy defeated White Tiger Academy, advancing to the Supernova Tournament finals. It was a cause for celebration and drinking.

As the main contributor to the victory, everyone toasted Xiao Xingyu.

Even Su Ruyan and Chen Qinian toasted him during the dinner.

Xiao Xingyu, in his drunken state, appeared both naive and handsome.

"Huh, why are there two Lulus in here?"

Xiao Xingyu rubbed his bleary eyes, seeing two fox beauties standing before him.

Dailu stood by the window, arms crossed, looking cool and detached.

"Seeing double, you're definitely drunk. Diagnosis complete."

"I'm not drunk!"

"Not drunk, huh? How many fingers am I holding up?"

Dailu held up three fingers.

"Six!" Xiao Xingyu blurted out.

Dailu rolled her eyes. "Xiao Xingyu, you really are something!"

Thud~

Xiao Xingyu fell flat on the floor.

"Get up!"

"Lulu, I'm a bit sleepy."

"Sleep on the bed, not the cold floor!"

"You care about me."

The atmosphere changed.

Dailu stood frozen, a blush rising on her cheeks.

"Am I really...caring about him?"

The relationship between them was subtly changing, unnoticed.

Looking at the sprawled Xiao Xingyu, Dailu didn't think much, lifting him onto the bed.

After tucking him in, Dailu stood with her hands on her hips.

"I must owe you from a past life. I haven't solved my own issues, and now I have to take care of you!"

Grumbling, Dailu prepared to fetch a glass of hot water for Xiao Xingyu.

Just as she turned, Xiao Xingyu suddenly sat up.

"I've got an idea."

Dailu was startled.

"Are you drunk or not?"

Xiao Xingyu's eyes held no drunken fog, only wisdom and depth, like a master strategist.

"What idea?"

"I've thought of a way to break into the prison."

Dailu's eyes lit up, quickly pouring a glass of hot water and sitting beside Xiao Xingyu.

"Spill it!"

"Is that how you ask for help?"

"What do you want?"

"Say, 'Prince, please enlighten me.'"

Dailu was speechless, forcing a smile. "Prince, please enlighten me. I humbly ask for your guidance."

Xiao Xingyu cautiously closed the window and lowered his voice.

"To break into the prison, you need to evolve."

"I've been stuck at the Beast Emperor Form (Third Stage) for a long time, and the dragon power inside me hasn't been fully cleared, my injuries aren't healed, how could I..."

Xiao Xingyu interrupted, "What if I could get a pure dragon bone?"

Dailu's eyes widened in shock.

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