CHAPTER 324: CHAPTER 323: XU LINGJUN, LOYAL AND RIGHTEOUS

Although Daxiong is still a young beast, its body shape is really not small anymore.

Although it could be left to return on its own, as a single Demon Beast, it wouldn’t be attacked by other Demon Beasts. However, Xu Lingjun was truly worried it might be mistakenly killed by humans.

So he simply let it lie on his back.

But doing so...

He could only hold Jun Qing in his arms.

Carrying one on his back, and holding one in his arms.

Daxiong obediently lay on Xu Lingjun’s Steel Armor, not daring to move, too slippery... it was afraid of falling down to its death.

While Jun Qing lay docilely in Xu Lingjun’s embrace.

Her small face was already flushed red.

Towards Xu Lingjun, she both respected and feared him, respecting his dedication to her as a mentor and benefactor, he really protected her to the utmost.

But she also feared his unpredictability.

Thinking maybe he only took care of me because of Sister Gu, and had to inconvenience himself for my sake. Otherwise, why is it that when he sees me, he cares for me immensely, but doesn’t reach out to me when we don’t meet?

It left her in an up-and-down state, as long as she couldn’t see him, her heart was hanging mid-air, not able to rest.

But now, lying in Xu Lingjun’s arms, even separated by a layer of Steel Armor.

She seemed to still be able to smell the warm aura emanating from him.

Looking at that handsome and mighty face.

She suddenly realized.

Senior... is actually just a boy less than two years older than me, a three-year gap forms a generation gap, meaning we’re actually peers.

Yet, he is already strong enough to shelter me from all storms.

Jun Qing sneaked a glance at Xu Lingjun, then quickly lowered her head.

Feeling her face a bit hot.

This feeling of being princess-carried was too strange... with feet off the ground, it seemed as if all sense of security vanished.

Entrusting her body entirely to these arms, this feeling, made her feel somewhat at a loss.

"What’s the matter? Did something jab you?"

Xu Lingjun looked down, seeing Jun Qing’s unusual expression, he thought she was uncomfortable but too shy to say it, thus he removed the Steel Armor from his arms, only keeping it on his body and legs, maneuvering to fly forward.

But by doing so, Jun Qing fell into a warm embrace.

Her face burned even more, yet she didn’t suggest he put the armor back on, just murmured softly, "No... nothing..."

"Alright, we have to hurry back."

After finding Jun Qing, Xu Lingjun’s mood instead grew heavier.

The Demon Beasts’ attacks were harsher than expected, in this Miwu Ghost Forest where Level 6 Demon Beasts were supposed to be the limit, there were now more than a dozen Level 7 Demon Beasts... it could be imagined what kind of danger lurked in the Ice Snow Realm with even more abundant Spiritual Qi and harsher environment.

Especially since Xu Lingjun had to prioritize rescuing Jun Qing... but in doing so, he felt a bit guilty towards Li Jingjun.

This feeling was hard to describe.

After rescuing Jun Qing, he became even more eager to see Li Jingjun quickly.

This impulse...

Rose inexplicably, uncontrollably.

To the point where he didn’t even notice Jun Qing’s odd state in his arms.

Sprinting all the way back to the entrance of the Secret Realm.

Daxiong jumped down directly.

Jun Qing also hurriedly got down, saying softly, "Thank you, Senior."

"Another one!"

A patrol team member nearby exclaimed in surprise, "Student Xu Lingjun, you are really amazing, this is over the twentieth person you’ve rescued, your efficiency is way too high, at this rate, within three hours, there’s a big chance we’ll save everyone."

"I need to go to the Ice Snow Realm first."

Xu Lingjun apologized, "My good friend is now in the Ice Snow Realm, she’s in mortal danger, I want to save her first."

Jun Qing exclaimed, "Is Senior Sister Jingjun in the Ice Snow Realm right now?"

Upon hearing Jun Qing’s words, the patrol team member learned it was a girl Xu Lingjun was going to save, looking at Xu Lingjun with even more admiration in their eyes.

He nodded, "That’s appropriate, even in saving people, there’s a difference in closeness, leaving behind your beloved to save a bunch of strangers... there’s no such saint in the world, just, Student Xu, we have an unreasonable request, hoping that after saving your beloved, don’t stop, whether in the Ice Snow Realm or Miwu Ghost Forest, save as many as you can."

"That’s right, we know it will make you riskier, but... we’re lacking in ability, can only rely on you."

Another person said guiltily.

Xu Lingjun awkwardly said, "Jingjun is not my beloved."

"Hmm hmm, we understand, she’s not your beloved yet, right?"

Everyone had an expression of ’I understand, you don’t have to say it, we all get it’.

"Forget it, not bothering with you!"

Xu Lingjun instructed Jun Qing, "Xiaoqing, you stay here and help take care of the wounded, Daxiong should stay too, it can help carry the stretcher... I’m going to save your Senior Sister Jingjun."

"Okay, Senior go ahead."

Jun Qing’s eyes were filled with emotion, how could she not know that Xu Lingjun placed her ahead of Li Jingjun.

But for some reason, while moved, her heart still felt more forlorn...

He saved me first, not because I’m more important in his heart than Senior Sister Jingjun, but exactly the opposite, does this not prove Senior Sister Jingjun is far more important than me.

As if when faced with choices, people always habitually sacrifice their own.

Of course, this is understandable.

After all, I’ve only known Senior for only two or three months, too short.

But he still chose to save me first, yet if Senior Sister Jingjun faces any threat because of it, he will definitely choose to face it with her...

Senior is truly sentimental and righteous.

Thinking this, watching Xu Lingjun leave, Jun Qing couldn’t help but feel a bit dazed for a moment.

In fact, at this moment, not only Jun Qing felt this way, those who were rescued sat quietly, naturally hearing everything.

So, his beloved was currently facing danger in the Ice Snow Realm?

Everyone looked at Xu Lingjun with eyes full of reverence and admiration, mixed with slight jealousy towards that Li Jingjun... such a good man, how did she manage to win him over?

At this moment, Xu Lingjun was already speeding towards the entrance of the Ice Snow Realm, piloting his Nanometer Armor.

His heart was burning with anxiety.

Three hours’ time, now one and a half hours have passed.

Only one and a half hours left...

He must quickly rescue Li Jingjun.

In just two minutes, Xu Lingjun rushed directly to the entrance of the Ice Snow Realm.

Facts proved...

The entrance to the Ice Snow Realm, while there were fewer wounded than in the Miwu Ghost Forest, that was because the Ice Snow Realm inherently had far greater restrictions than the Miwu Ghost Forest.

In fact, in terms of injuries.

The wounded here were hurt more severely, with more bodies.

The forty-plus Profound Realm Martial Artists were no pushovers, though harsh, with clear goals, they managed to rescue over forty students, as well as over twenty deceased Spiritual Protection Devices in this hour.

But among these people...

There was no Li Jingjun.

Without hesitation, Xu Lingjun braved the wind and snow, stepping into the Ice Snow Realm.

The longer the delay, the more dangerous it became, he couldn’t delay any longer.