Chapter 1567: Chapter 1568: Invitation

“You… why are you here?”

Seeing Feng Yuan walk over, Qi Chen was a bit puzzled, wondering if the other hadn’t made friends with the others. Feng Yuan scratched his head and yawned, saying,

“They wanted to have a drinking contest, and I wasn’t interested, so I left.”

“But I really didn’t expect that no one from Class 1 came, it’s really strange.”

“I heard that people from Class 1 said they were going to give the Snake Woman some trouble, I wonder if they’ll succeed.”

One of the guys who was chatting with Qi Chen and the others just now said with a bizarre smile. Feng Yuan replied,

“Troubling the Snake Woman? Aren’t they afraid of the trouble that failure will bring? Doing this at a time like this, they’ll definitely be dealt with by the school.”

Although the academy has always encouraged students to go out for training, actions that cause trouble for others are obviously not what the academy wants to see. If they really cause trouble, punishment is inevitable.

“Of course they’re not afraid, after all, I don’t have the capability.”

The student said nonchalantly. He was well aware of the gap between him and the students of Class 1 and naturally wouldn’t engage in such trouble-prone activities. Anyway, formal engagement in various events wasn’t urgent for now. Even if students didn’t actively take on tasks over the weekend, the academy would still arrange practical training during class time.

At this moment, a female classmate looked towards Feng Yuan and asked,

“The dance is about to start, have you found a dance partner?”

“No, why, could it be…”

“Of course not, I’ve already found a partner, and it’s him~ But I see that Tan Xueluo seems to be alone~”

Glancing at Tan Xueluo, who was chatting with others not far away, the female classmate made a heavy hint. Seeing Feng Yuan unresponsive, she couldn’t help but say,

“Do you really have no interest in her?”

“We’ve only known each other for a few days. Even if there is fate, it can’t happen so quickly, right? Besides, I don’t have any special feelings.”

Looking speechlessly at the female classmate, Feng Yuan didn’t know how to respond. It’s been less than ten days since school began, and he didn’t believe in love at first sight. How could it happen so fast, not to mention…

In human form, Veronia swirled her wine glass and smirked, saying,

“You really are, quite fond of many~”

“Hey, hey! What’s all this about being fond of many? I haven’t done anything, okay!”

“Hehe~ Chen Xin~ Lanadi~ and now Tan Xueluo, who exactly have you got your eyes on~”

“Why are you making it sound like I have to pick one from the three, pfft! Nonsense! I don’t have any bad thoughts about them, what are you talking about?”

Watching Feng Yuan arguing with Veronia, everyone exchanged awkward smiles. Qi Chen and Dou Yanlan knew about Feng Yuan’s awkward situation but wouldn’t speak about it randomly. Veronia didn’t have that kind of consideration, and she also noticed that Feng Yuan wasn’t particularly touchy about the subject – as long as it didn’t go overboard.

“Hey? Is that your scholar owl?”

At that moment, a classmate noticed the Big Cat walking in from outside and exclaimed in surprise. The Big Cat was wearing a custom little suit, with a walking stick hanging from its wing tip, attracting many eyes. Seeing the Big Cat’s setup, Feng Yuan scratched his head and couldn’t help but look at Agunas, asking,

“Did you dress it up?”

“I wasn’t that bored.”

Rolling his eyes, Agunas flicked its tail in dissatisfaction. Moreover, it didn’t recall Big Cat asking about something like this this week. What was going on? Suddenly, Agunas thought of the accidental encounter in Tiraya City and squinted his eyes, saying,

“Maybe, it’s not the Big Cat. Otherwise, why dress like this?”

“But isn’t Kong Qing following it? Could something be wrong?”

Scratching his head, Feng Yuan said puzzledly, if it was just Big Cat, he might have doubted if it was a case of mistaken identity. But with Kong Qing and Pomiti following the Big Cat, it duly proved Big Cat’s identity, and other scholar owls wouldn’t have the same spirit beasts following them in such a coincidental manner, especially the Homeward Snake. Even now, there aren’t many Homeward Snakes in the wild.

“Do you have a problem with the outfit I chose for Big Cat?”

Veronia glared at Agunas unpleasantly, saying unhappily while standing there. Agunas flicked its tail, saying,

“If that’s the case, it might be possible.”

“Do you think my taste has issues?”

“No, I just think it’s the same situation as in Tiraya City.”

Gazing at Big Cat and the following Kong Qing and the others, Agunas said somberly. As Veronia was about to argue with Agunas, she suddenly froze, sighed after a moment, and said,

“So, you were worried about that. But would they really follow?”

“I don’t know, but no potential threat can be overlooked.”

Just as Agunas uttered these words, the music started, officially kicking off the dance at the banquet. Those who already had partners entered the dance floor one by one. Qi Chen glanced at Feng Yuan, hesitated for a moment, said nothing, and left with Dou Yanlan. After a while, only a few people were left standing there.

Perhaps feeling uncomfortable with this, many hurried to find their dance partners. Feng Yuan, however, didn’t mind. He gently tapped Xiao Ji, walked to the side, and sat down to rest.

At that moment, Tan Xueluo walked over, looked at Feng Yuan, and asked strangely,

“You’re not dancing?”

“Not interested.”

“Could it be, you don’t have a dance partner?”

Thinking of something, Tan Xueluo said playfully. Rolling his eyes, Feng Yuan replied grumpily,

“So what?”

“Sorry, sorry, I didn’t mean to tease you. It’s just that, with your current reputation, inviting any girl shouldn’t result in rejection.”

Tan Xueluo said with a smile. As for why no girls took the initiative? It’s not a matter of being reserved but rather that no one was sure of Feng Yuan’s intentions. Being too proactive and getting rejected would mean they lost face first.

Although Feng Yuan seemed to get along well with most classmates, everyone could sense that Feng Yuan was merely engaging in polite exchanges, not truly forming close friendships. However, after learning about Feng Yuan’s deeds in high school and the things he did with his friends over the weekend, more people wanted to be his friends.

Unfortunately, anyone approaching Feng Yuan with overly utilitarian motives was immediately seen through, although he didn’t call them out. But precisely because of this, others could detect his hidden reluctance.

“I’d rather not. I’m not interested in these matters. Besides… I’m not oblivious to what others are thinking. You don’t have to worry about it so much. I befriended you because you don’t have too many motives.”

Feng Yuan smiled, looking at Tan Xueluo, and said. Although there was some degree of ulterior motive in Tan Xueluo, Feng Yuan didn’t mind slight purposes; he only disliked being taken for a fool.

Xiao Ji glanced curiously, nodding its head in confusion at the chatting pair; it couldn’t grasp what Feng Yuan and Tan Xueluo were speaking about. After chatting a bit, suddenly a hand rested on Feng Yuan’s shoulder, and a gentle female voice spoke from behind,

“May I have the honor of a dance with you?”

“Veronia, that’s not like you at all~”

Without turning around, Feng Yuan still knew who was standing behind him. Jokingly, with such massive energy, who else could it be but Veronia? Other Divine Beasts weren’t that idle to tease him.

“Can’t you at least pretend not to recognize me?”

Veronia said with playful discontent, chuckling softly, she moved in front of Feng Yuan, saying,

“So? Wouldn’t you need a female partner to dance with?”

“No thanks, not interested. Eating desserts here is much better, wouldn’t you agree, Xiao Ji?”

Casually offering a piece of pastry to Xiao Ji, Feng Yuan said. After munching on the pastry, Xiao Ji squinted its eyes and chirped with joy. Seeing that Feng Yuan really wasn’t interested, Veronia turned and invited a new student not too far away. The student didn’t recognize Veronia’s identity, only found her outfit a bit odd. Watching Veronia leave with that boy, Agunas flicked its tail, saying,

“She really is… carefree.”

“You could do that too, couldn’t you? But you’d need to change your human form’s appearance.”

While feeding Xiao Ji, Feng Yuan glanced at Agunas, saying. In its current human form, Agunas looked like a fourteen-year-old boy, standing out awkwardly here. Agunas flicked its tail, saying,

“I’m not interested. If not necessary, I wouldn’t keep a human form.”

Feng Yuan chuckled, not exposing Agunas’ candid, unsincere words.