Chapter 22 – This Girl Is Actually My Fangirl?

At the street corner.

The afterglow of the sunset gradually faded as crowds of people flowed endlessly during rush hour.

Xia He shook his head while pulling Qin Yang’s arm, sighing with regret.

At this moment, Qin Yang had been caught red-handed by him, undoubtedly confirming his previous suspicions.

It was all because of Li Zixuan’s appearance that day that had caused Qin Yang to become like this.

“What else do you have to say in your defense, Old Qin? You must be infatuated with that Li Zixuan!”

Xia He spoke with profound grief, glancing at the street signs with a look of remorse: “If I had known that woman would enchant you like this, I would never have gotten you that information.”

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something and suddenly took out his phone, urging Qin Yang: “Come on, Old Qin, let’s go somewhere with me!”

“What for?”

Qin Yang asked in confusion, wondering why this guy had suddenly changed his tune.

“Where else? Platinum Ocean, of course!”

Seeing this, Xia He said indignantly, taking out his phone to make a reservation: “There are plenty of fish in the sea! I’m taking you out to broaden your horizons today!”

Qin Yang: “……”

“Hey, stop being stubborn and come with me quietly. I’ll book you a good one right now.”

Xia He pressed the dial button on his phone, tapping the screen to make a reservation for Qin Yang.

No matter what was said this time, he had to take Qin Yang to Platinum Ocean.

Otherwise, if Qin Yang continued to be so obsessed with Li Zixuan, the consequences would be unthinkable.

For Qin Yang, it would absolutely not end well…

After all, a heavenly proud daughter like Li Zixuan was one in a hundred, the center of attention, with countless pursuers even at Jianghai Martial Arts Academy.

Moreover, the gap between Qin Yang and Li Zixuan was as vast as an insurmountable ravine.

What difference was there between Qin Yang throwing himself at her and a moth flying into flames?

If Li Zixuan became angered or if her pursuers found out, the consequences would be disastrous!

Thinking of this, Xia He answered the call from Platinum Ocean while sizing up Qin Yang beside him, unable to suppress his inner emotions.

“How did Old Qin become like this?”

In his memories, Qin Yang had always been a quiet, reserved type.

This lovesick mentality is truly harmful!

The once silent type had now become bewitched for Li Zixuan’s sake, all within just a few days.

As his good brother, how could he abandon him like this?!

“Old Qin, don’t worry, I will definitely save you this time!”

Xia He declared with righteous indignation, looking at Qin Yang’s harmless handsome face, further solidifying his resolve.

Meanwhile, Qin Yang looked at Xia He with complete bewilderment, not knowing what scheme he was brewing, or why the way he was looking at him…

Actually gave off a feeling of resolute sacrifice for a greater cause?

Just then.

The phone in Xia He’s hand connected, and a woman’s soft voice came through, accompanied by the sounds of revelry and luxury in the background.

“Hello? Xiao Hong? It’s Xiao Xia… Yes, the usual arrangement, no, I mean, I have a friend… No, that friend isn’t me… My buddy is coming…”

As he spoke, Xia He remembered that Qin Yang seemed to prefer Li Zixuan’s type, so he quickly began describing her appearance.

Just as he was getting into it.Xia He suddenly noticed that Qin Yang beside him had been silent for a while and couldn’t help turning to look: “What are you looking at… Huh? Where’d he go?!”

Only then did he realize the space beside him was completely empty.

Qin Yang had slipped away at some unknown time without a sound.

Leaving him alone to deal with the phone call.

“??? Where’s Old Qin?”

Xia He froze for a moment, bewildered as he scanned his surroundings, somewhat at a loss.

He’d vanished without making a single sound – it was like seeing a ghost…

“Hey, Xia He, your couple’s meal reservation is confirmed.” When are you coming?”The urging came through the phone again.”

Xia He immediately felt frustrated. Qin Yang had left right after the reservation was made, and canceling would cost him VIP points.

He’d originally imagined enjoying some entertainment, then sharing some brotherly bonding time with Old Qin.

Two dragons playing with a pearl – wouldn’t that be perfect?

But now… he’d have to face the music alone!

“Damn it, Old Qin, you’re completely hopeless!”

“If you don’t listen to your Brother Xia, you’ll suffer the consequences! You’ll regret this sooner or later, Old Qin!”

Xia He answered the phone angrily, having no choice but to brace himself and continue: “I’ll be there soon, wait for me!”

…………..

After quietly slipping away from Xia He’s side, Qin Yang directly followed his previous route to the vicinity of Jianghai Martial Arts Academy.

Students flowed continuously in and out of the school gates. Qin Yang concealed his presence and went to his previously scouted position to continue observing.

Before long, he spotted Li Zixuan emerging from the school gate.

“Huh, this direction doesn’t seem to lead toward the Martial Arts Hall.”

Qin Yang noticed that after leaving through the gate, Li Zixuan directly drove toward the suburbs.

“Where is she going?”

Qin Yang felt somewhat puzzled by this, but seeing there was progress, he didn’t hesitate any longer. He hailed a taxi and followed behind.

The two vehicles traveled steadily along the evening road. Though traffic was somewhat congested during peak hours, Qin Yang wasn’t anxious and patiently followed the entire way.

After covering some distance, the destination grew closer and the population increasingly sparse.

Qin Yang looked ahead and suddenly found the surrounding scenery somewhat familiar.

Emerald mountains rose and fell like ocean waves, while migratory birds returning to their nests cried out from within the forests.

Not far away stood a peculiarly shaped mountain peak, towering majestically, yet its summit was smooth as a mirror.

“Young man, are you a tourist here to check in, or a student from the academy?”

The driver held the steering wheel while gazing at the distant green mountains: “If you’re not a student of the Martial Arts Academy, it’s not easy to enter Broken Peak Mountain.”

“I’m not going into the mountain, just have some matters to attend to.”

Qin Yang didn’t directly answer, evading the question with vague words: “What’s the situation with this mountain?”

“You don’t know? It caused quite a stir recently – some immortal sliced this mountain open… Tsk tsk, truly amazing!”

The driver couldn’t help but marvel: “Now the mountain’s sealed off. I heard it’s for those students to perceive something called Sword Intent. Ordinary folks like us aren’t even allowed to get close.”

“……”

Hearing this, Qin Yang couldn’t help but chuckle wryly.

Well now, that casual slash from back then had unexpectedly become a treasure for the academy people.

Wait…

If Li Zixuan is heading toward this mountain now, could she be going to comprehend the Sword Intent?

Just as Qin Yang was thinking this.Leading the way, Li Zixuan indeed stopped her car, then got out and immediately employed her movement technique to head into the mountains.

At the same time.

The auras of all the Acquired Realm experts around her remained outside the mountains, no longer following.

After all, comprehending Sword Intent was a significant matter that required solitude—absolutely no outsiders could observe.

“Excellent, excellent, I’ve finally caught you alone!”

Now that all the Acquired Realm experts were outside the mountains, it was the perfect moment for Li Zixuan to be isolated.

This opportunity couldn’t be missed!

Qin Yang got out of the car and immediately executed the Seven-Star Dragon Step, effortlessly evading the watchers outside the mountains and stealthily making his way into the hills.

At the same time, he couldn’t help but feel a bit puzzled.

Faintly, he noticed a hint of excited glee on Li Zixuan’s face.

What could make Li Zixuan so engrossed that she’d head into the mountains, even skipping the Martial Arts Hall?

Could it be…

Is this girl actually my fan?

(End of Chapter)