Lin Chen learned from Ku Ze's memories that Aili and Ku Ze had been childhood friends, training together from school all the way into Shenfu Academy.

However, Ku Ze's talents were average, so he entered the regular class, while Aili's extraordinary aptitude got her into the advanced class.

From then on, the distance between them grew, and eventually, Aili found a new boyfriend and dumped Ku Ze.

This change led Ku Ze to become carefree and untamed, often toying with girls.

"Ku Ze, there's no possibility between you and me; give it up," Aili said coldly.

"Exactly! Look at yourself in the mirror; how could you possibly be worthy of our Aili?" another girl mocked.

"Indeed! Your face is really thick-skinned!" another girl also ridiculed.

Hearing the mockery aimed at Ku Ze, Aili actually had a smug expression on her face, clearly enjoying the feeling of superiority.

Lin Chen frowned and said coldly, "You're mistaken, I'm really not here for you."

Aili snorted, "Ku Ze, are you joking? Would any girl from the advanced class associate with trash like you?"

"Ku Ze, sorry to keep you waiting." Just as Aili finished speaking, a voice as clear as a lark's rang out from behind.

Aili's expression slightly changed, and she turned her head in shock.

The person who came wasn't just anyone; it was Shenfu Academy's top beauty, Jenny.

"This is impossible!"

Aili and her friends were all stunned.

Despite considering themselves noble, they were like chickens and phoenixes in comparison to Jenny.

In her brilliance, they had no pride to boast of.

"Ku Ze, who are these people?" Jenny looked at the girls and asked.

"Oh, I don't know them," Lin Chen said flatly.

Hearing Ku Ze's words, Aili felt her face burning.

This slap was swift and harsh; just moments ago she was calling him trash, but now Ku Ze was intimately linked with the academy's top beauty.

Jenny was the academy's prima donna; no male dared to appear before her, and yet here she was with Ku Ze.

"Let's go." Jenny smiled, gently holding Lin Chen's hand, as if they were a close couple.

"No way, their relationship is actually boyfriend and girlfriend." The girls were all shocked.

Watching the two walk away, the girls finally snapped out of their shock.

"Oh my God, Aili, what were you thinking? A guy who can catch Jenny's eye is definitely a dragon among men."

"Yeah, Aili, you really misjudged this time."

Mocked by the girls, Aili's expression became increasingly ugly.

Seeing Jenny holding Ku Ze's hand just now, she truly regretted it.

But what good is regret? Ku Ze had just said he didn't even know her.

Lin Chen and Jenny walked along the campus path, and all the passersby stopped, pointing at the two.

"Wow, isn't that Jenny? And she's holding a guy's hand."

"No way, Jenny actually has a boyfriend? This is major news."

"Who is that guy? I want to duel him! My goddess!"

Listening to the chatter around them, Lin Chen chuckled helplessly. He didn't want to be the center of attention, but now holding hands with Jenny pushed him back into the spotlight.

Lin Chen released Jenny's hand, smiling, "Thanks just now."

Jenny smiled lightly, "Thanks for what? It's just that girl was too blind to see."

Even if Lin Chen only showed mid-tier Void God Realm capability, his alchemy prowess was enough to crown him a genius.

As the two joked, they walked into a restaurant.

The restaurant was lavishly decorated, and gentle music played inside.

The two sat by a window seat.

Jenny smiled and said, "Ku Ze, thank you. With your help, I really refined the God Transforming Pill."

Lin Chen nodded, "It was just a small effort; Miss Jenny is too polite."

Jenny ordered some pastries, while Lin Chen, unreserved, ordered steaks.

"By the way, with your skills, why are you in the regular class?" Jenny curiously asked.

Lin Chen smiled lightly, "My mentor told me to be low-key. The greater a talent, the more they should not stand out until their strength is unmatched, or they'd die quickly."

Hearing Lin Chen's words, Jenny giggled, "Your mentor is quite wise."

"Oh, could you introduce me to your mentor? My father mentioned recently that someone from the Earth plane intruded here, threatening to destroy our planet. We really need capable people now," Jenny said, looking at Lin Chen.

A faint smile appeared at Lin Chen's lips. He approached Jenny due to her special status. Jenny's father was one of the three Demigod Realm powerhouses, ensuring valuable information from her.

Lin Chen shook his head, "I'm sorry, my mentor has been secluded in the mountains. He said he'd come to me if needed; it's hard for me to find him."

Hearing this, Jenny sighed.

"What you just said about someone wanting to destroy our planet—is it true?" Lin Chen pretended to be surprised.

Jenny nodded, "My father and the others are hunting that guy, but don't worry, my father has returned to Kuli City and set up large formations around the city. If he dares appear, he'll have no escape."

Lin Chen nodded, deliberately patting his chest, "That's great, may the gods protect us and capture that guy quickly."

"Don't worry, he won't get away," Jenny confidently said.

The two chatted happily. With his knowledge of Duo Nuo Star's history gleaned from the library, Lin Chen conversed at ease while also gathering much inside information.

After seeing Jenny back to her dorm, it was already late at night.

As Lin Chen walked toward his dorm, his eyes tensed, for he noticed someone trailing him.

"Looks like the fish has finally taken the bait." A playful smile appeared at Lin Chen's lips as he deliberately headed towards a secluded grove in the academy.

Upon reaching the grove, Lin Chen stopped, saying indifferently, "Who's there? Show yourself."

A young man in white appeared behind Lin Chen, whom Lin Chen instantly recognized as Ku Feng, Shenfu Academy's top fighter.

"So it's Brother Ku Feng. Do you need something from me?" Lin Chen said with a faint smile.

Ku Feng snorted coldly, "Ku Ze, you have quite the nerve. First you hurt my brother, and now you dare steal my woman."

Lin Chen smiled lightly, "You misunderstood. I'm not stealing your woman; it's your woman who threw herself at me!"

"What did you say? I'll give you a chance to leave Jenny, and I'll spare your life," Ku Feng said coldly.

Lin Chen nodded, "Sure, but you need to lend me something."

"Lend what?" Ku Feng asked in a deep voice.

"Your soul!" Lin Chen said with a smile.