Chapter 50
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Ji Xun had no idea what Zhao Zhanlei was thinking. He gently touched the large egg, now lively and bouncing again, and said, “Big King Egg, why are you getting socially anxious again? Once you start hatching, you’re a father for life. From now on, you have to treat Yunxiao like your dad.”
The Big King Egg bumped around in protest! Protest!
Ji Xun laughed heartily and patted it, “Just kidding, just kidding. Of course, you can only have me as your dad!”
The Big King Egg immediately froze in the palm of his hand...
Zhao Zhanlei, who had been pondering Ji Xun’s affairs, walked into the guidance room and saw Fu Shuxing. Suddenly recalling the good deed he did that morning, he couldn’t help but turn on his heels and slip away quickly!
Fu Shuxing also saw him and said flatly, “Come here.”
Though he didn’t call him by name, Zhao Zhanlei knew he was being addressed and reluctantly walked over.
There was no one sitting around Fu Shuxing, probably because the atmosphere was so cold that everyone was avoiding the area.
The unlucky Zhao Zhanlei sat down beside him.
“Speak.”
Zhao Zhanlei was terrified but tried to lighten the mood with a joke, “Brother Xing, I know you’re anxious, but don’t rush—”
Fu Shuxing said calmly, “I’m not anxious.”
Zhao Zhanlei: “...”
Fu Shuxing said, “Isn’t the anxious one supposed to be you?”
Zhao Zhanlei: “........”
He admitted it was him, so he began to explain, “Brother Xing, even if you want to chase someone, you shouldn’t do it like this. You’ve got to give him space. If you keep finding him every day and pressuring him, of course Ji Xun won’t run away.”
Fu Shuxing silently pondered Zhao Zhanlei’s words.
Seeing that he was listening, Zhao Zhanlei was about to continue when Fu Shuxing said, “When he liked me, didn’t he come looking for me every day?”
Zhao Zhanlei: “...”
Fu Shuxing added, “I didn’t mind him either.”
Zhao Zhanlei thought, “You haven’t minded him? You even deliberately said those hurtful things just to provoke him!”
But he dared not say that aloud.
Zhao Zhanlei tried reasoning, “Brother Xing, things need to progress step by step, especially when pursuing someone. You just said he’s a little loser, and now you’re suddenly being nice to him. He must think something’s off, that you have ulterior motives!”
Fu Shuxing said, “Why? Ji Xun already forgave me for the previous matter.”
Zhao Zhanlei was incredulous. Fu Shuxing really hadn’t seen through Ji Xun’s ‘mask’. Zhao Zhanlei asked, “You believed him just because he said he forgave you?”
Fu Shuxing countered, “Why not believe him?”
Zhao Zhanlei: “...”
He exclaimed, “It can’t just be empty words! Fake forgiveness!”
Fu Shuxing: “Impossible.”
He always knew Ji Xun’s emotions came and went quickly.
Later, Ji Xun pretended to twist his ankle to come find him at the sentinel tower — wasn’t that because the mood had passed and they were giving each other a way to reconcile?
Zhao Zhanlei was speechless and choked on his words.
He knew Fu Shuxing was bad at handling interpersonal matters, but not this bad!
Truly, nobody’s perfect.
The top sentinel excelled in all kinds of skills, but in matters of the heart, he was a simple fool.
Seeing Zhao Zhanlei fall silent, Fu Shuxing frowned, showing a rare hint of confusion. “You mean Ji Xun hasn’t forgiven me yet?”
Zhao Zhanlei quickly said, “I didn’t say that!!”
“I’ll clear things up with him this afternoon.”
Zhao Zhanlei: ????
Terrified, he asked, “Brother Xing, what exactly do you want to clear up with Ji Xun???”
Fu Shuxing said no more.
Zhao Zhanlei nervously grabbed Fu Shuxing’s arm, “Please don’t do anything rash!!”
If he did clear things up now,
he’d definitely be shredded by Ji Xun!!
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Fu Shuxing pulled back his arm and said calmly, “No rash moves.”
Zhao Zhanlei saw that he had made up his mind and thought, this is the end.
Fu Shuxing was stubborn; once he made a decision, no one could change his mind, no matter what.
Zhao Zhanlei decided to inform Ji Xun.
But just as he took out his communicator, it was snatched away.
Fu Shuxing put it away and said, “Come get it from my place tonight.”
Zhao Zhanlei found his other option blocked and suddenly recalled a recent scene of Ji Xun getting along well with the golden eagle. He said, “Alright then!”
What if?
What if he didn’t have to stop it and they could all end up happy?
Zhao Zhanlei opened his textbook, determined to seriously search for any relevant literature.
Ji Xun performed very well in today’s shielding class.
The instructor even praised him.
Ji Xun was quite proud because of it.
Qian Peng, who was paired with Ji Xun, complimented him, “Awesome, looks like you won’t be at the bottom of the final exam this time.”
“Bottom?” Ji Xun snorted twice, full of pride. “Bottom? I’m going for first place!”
Qian Peng: “...”
Wasn’t that boasting a bit too much?
But seeing the large translucent white egg in Ji Xun’s hand and recalling his rapid progress, Qian Peng thought it might be possible.
He asked, “Ji Xun, when will your python egg hatch? When it does, your psychic power will skyrocket, right?!”
“I’ve told you a hundred times, Big King Egg isn’t a python’s egg. We don’t even know what kind of egg it is yet,” Ji Xun corrected him, then went on excitedly, “Once it hatches, of course I’ll be stronger~ I’m a super guide chosen by heaven!”
Qian Peng thought this sounded ridiculously dramatic, but the facts stood before him, making disbelief impossible.
Qian Peng hesitated.
Ji Xun asked him, “Have you ever seen anyone’s spirit form as an egg?”
Qian Peng: “No.”
“Exactly!” Ji Xun shook his head and said with great seriousness, “‘When heaven is about to confer a great responsibility on a man, it first tests his will, exhausts his muscles and bones, starves his body, deprives his possessions, and frustrates his actions. This is to stimulate his heart, strengthen his nature, and increase his abilities.’ That’s what Mencius said—that should be our guiding principle! Got it?”
Qian Peng didn’t know, but after hearing this, he was deeply moved! It sounded impressive even if he didn’t fully understand.
Ji Xun continued solemnly, “I’m currently in the first half—the hardship stage. You all should get close to me now so that when I become powerful, you can benefit.”
Qian Peng, who had been skeptical, was now brainwashed and believed wholeheartedly. He reached out to massage Ji Xun’s shoulders, flattering him, “So, will you take me as your little brother? Brother Xun, let me be your little brother!”
Ji Xun said, “I can, but you have to work hard too. I’m going to military academy. If you’re only grade C, how can I bring you along?”
After saying that, Ji Xun patted Qian Peng’s shoulder with a mature and serious tone, “So you have to work hard. It’s a long and arduous journey.”
Qian Peng nodded repeatedly, “I’ll listen to you, Brother Xun, definitely!!”
Qian Peng instinctively knew what it took to be a good little brother.
He poured tea, saved seats in the cafeteria.
Ji Xun sat at the table, watching Qian Peng excitedly queue for food, and stroked the orange tabby cat he had picked up, saying, “Big Flower, you have to work hard too. We’re going to military academy together.”
The chubby orange cat wagged its tail and meowed softly.
Ji Xun was very pleased with his first little brother.
He chatted with Qian Peng as they walked to the Reverse Flow Bridge, imagining their future lives dominating and making a name for themselves at the military academy.
At the end of the Reverse Flow Bridge,
Fu Shuxing stood waiting.
Bathed in the sunset, the sentinel stood tall and graceful, his handsome features outlined with a faint golden glow, making him seem ethereal, distant, and unapproachable.
But when he saw the person walking on the bridge, the coldness on Fu Shuxing’s face melted away.
Though his expression barely changed, one could clearly sense his emotions stirring.
All the little guides controlled their volume as they whispered excitedly, glancing repeatedly at Ji Xun.
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Ji Xun was chatting happily with Qian Peng, completely unaware.
— “Ji Xun.”
As soon as Fu Shuxing spoke, the little guides around immediately emitted restrained but unmistakably excited squeals of shipping delight!
Hearing Fu Shuxing’s voice, Ji Xun’s heart skipped a beat!
Only then did he belatedly realize that he had been so caught up in his pride over his little brother that he forgot to immediately leave the sanctuary, allowing Fu Shuxing to catch him dead to rights!!
Where was Zhao Zhanlei?
Where was the rock? Hurry and come to the rescue!!
Ji Xun looked around but couldn’t see Zhao Zhanlei. He thought it was okay because he still had Qian Peng.
However, when Qian Peng saw Fu Shuxing, he immediately understood everything. As a little brother, of course he shouldn’t get in the way of his big brother’s romance.
Qian Peng said, “Brother Xun, I’m heading back first! See you tomorrow!”
He ran off without stopping.
Ji Xun saw how fast he ran and didn’t even get a chance to say “Wait.”
Fu Shuxing stepped forward and reached out, “Let me carry your backpack.”
Ji Xun glanced at Fu Shuxing, pondering whether refusing would embarrass him. After weighing it, he handed over the backpack.
“Let’s go,” Fu Shuxing said.
Ji Xun: “Hmm…”
Ji Xun took his time walking, and Fu Shuxing deliberately slowed his pace to match him.
Ji Xun nervously rubbed the seam of his pants with his finger, thinking Zhao Zhanlei was so untrustworthy—he hadn’t informed him all day. If Fu Shuxing hadn’t been waiting to ambush, he wouldn’t have been caught.
Fu Shuxing said after Ji Xun boarded the flying craft, “We’re going to my place later.”
Here it comes again!
Ji Xun really wanted to pry open the hatch and jump out!
“Okay.” Though he agreed outwardly, Ji Xun secretly sent a message to Zhao Zhanlei for backup.
But a “ding” sounded.
The notification came from Fu Shuxing’s communicator.
Ji Xun: “?”
Coincidence?
Ji Xun had a bad feeling and sent another message. Again, a “ding” sounded.
Ji Xun: “...”
He stiffened and looked at Fu Shuxing.
Fu Shuxing said calmly, “Zhao Zhanlei’s communicator is with me. He forgot to take it back.”
Ji Xun: “...”
Yeah, right, you little bastard!!
With the backup route blocked by Fu Shuxing, Ji Xun decided to play it by ear.
The greatest distance in the world isn’t between life and death,
but when turning left would lead you home, yet you insist on going right...
Ji Xun swallowed and followed Fu Shuxing into his home.
Fu Shuxing asked, “Want a drink?”
Ji Xun: “No, no, I’m not thirsty today. Time to hatch the egg, right? Brother Xing, hurry up and bring out the general.”
Sacrifice to heaven!
First, take out the Big King Egg and make an offering!
The Big King Egg in the backpack: “...”
Fu Shuxing didn’t bring out the general but handed Ji Xun a bottle of drink instead, saying, “Let’s go upstairs first.”