16: Chapter 17: The Reluctance of the Family’s Young Lady 16: Chapter 17: The Reluctance of the Family’s Young Lady 滴…..滴…..

“Brother Tian, do you think our Archaeology Department is cursed?

How come the chief instructor is that Mu Yunlong?

We’ve been standing for almost 2 hours now.

I feel like I’m about to evaporate,” Xiao Pang panted.

Ye Tian stood next to Xiao Pang, who was dripping with sweat, just like the other students.

In contrast, Ye Tian’s face showed no sign of fatigue.

He looked very relaxed, even admiring the distant scenery from where he stood.

Xiao Pang looked at him with envy.

“Brother Tian, do you have some kind of secret?

Teach me, I can’t take it anymore.”

Xiao Pang stared straight ahead with a serious expression, but his lips moved slightly as he whispered to Ye Tian.

“Xiao Pang, this level of endurance comes only with training.

There’s no quick fix here.”

Ye Tian turned his head and spoke directly to Xiao Pang, surprising the nearby students with his boldness, even though he kept his voice low.

Xiao Pang was so frightened by Ye Tian’s move that he almost fell over.

He immediately pretended not to know him.

Mu Yunlong naturally saw Ye Tian and immediately walked over with a stern, almost deadpan expression.

Hearing the sound of the instructor’s boots, Xiao Pang began praying to God for Ye Tian.

“You, what’s your name?

Do you not realize you’re supposed to be standing at attention?

Why are you moving and talking?

Step out.”

Mu Yunlong stared into Ye Tian’s eyes as he spoke.

Ye Tian, undaunted, looked back at Mu Yunlong and said, “My name is Ye Tian.

Standing at attention is too easy, and I’m really bored.”

Mu Yunlong looked into Ye Tian’s eyes, feeling a sense of oppression, as if a supreme emperor were staring at him.

Reluctantly, Mu Yunlong averted his gaze and said, “Very well, go run 50 laps around the field now.

Start!!!”

The track at Yunhai University was standard, approximately 400 meters per lap.

Running 50 laps amounted to 20,000 meters – anyone doing that would be either dead or disabled.

Everyone undergoing military training felt deeply sorry for Ye Tian, thinking this was a tragedy beyond measure.

“Instructor Mu, I was talking too.

Let’s split the 50 laps between us,” Xiao Pang stepped forward and suggested.

“No…” Just as Ye Tian was about to say it wasn’t necessary, Mu Yunlong interrupted, “Very well, I’m moved by your sincere friendship.

Each of you will do 10 laps.

No less.

Go.”

Although Mu Yunlong appeared stern, he was kind-hearted.

Seeing these friends supporting each other made him feel relieved.

Seeing Xiao Pang’s actions, Ye Tian finally saw some amusement in life.

He had spent many years on Divine Martial Mountain cultivating, rarely interacting with people.

At this moment, Ye Tian saw Lin Chumo preparing to step forward, her eyes full of worry and concern.

Ye Tian quickly gave her an “everything’s fine” look and even pretended to glare fiercely.

Lin Chumo understood the look, which said, “I can handle this, stay put, or else.”

“Hmph, pervert,” Lin Chumo feigned annoyance, but inside, she felt sweet.

On the track.

It was an unusual pair: a tall, handsome man supporting a chubby, cute-looking guy as they ran.

“Brother Tian, is this really okay?

I feel like I’m just walking,” Xiao Pang panted.

“Don’t worry, the instructors can’t see us.

Since you’re running with me, how could I not help you?” Ye Tian said, amused.

Ye Tian channeled a bit of Creation Energy into Xiao Pang, making him feel as if he were just walking.

“Brother Tian, ever since you walked into the classroom, I knew you were extraordinary.

I hereby appoint you as Xiao Pang’s personal bodyguard, hahaha.”

Xiao Pang joked.

“Get lost.

Bodyguard?

More like a punching bag for you,” Ye Tian retorted, rolling his eyes.

“Come on, wait for me!”

Xiao Pang shook his chubby behind, chasing after Ye Tian.

…..

“Ye Tian, you must be tired.

Have some water.”

As Ye Tian returned to the group after finishing his run, the standing-at-attention drill was over, and it was now rest time.

Lin Chumo, seeing him return, handed him a water bottle and sat beside him, showing concern.

“Thank you, Chumo.

I’m done with it, you take it.”

Ye Tian looked at the pure-hearted girl before him, feeling even more fond of her.

“Brother Tian, don’t you see I’m single?

After running, you’re feeding me dog food by flirting with Chumo.

It’s inhumane!”

Xiao Pang, seeing Ye Tian and Lin Chumo interact warmly, looked on with envy.

Lin Chumo’s ears turned red at Xiao Pang’s words.

She turned away and fidgeted with her clothes, avoiding more interaction with Ye Tian.

“Xiao Pang, buzz off.

You scared my Chumo.

Here, take my water!”

Ye Tian handed Xiao Pang a water bottle and turned back to joking with Lin Chumo.

On the other side of the group, a few people stared fiercely at Ye Tian and Lin Chumo, who were laughing and talking.

“Boss, it looks like Lin Chumo is getting close to that guy named Ye Tian.

Should we teach him a lesson and show him not to overestimate himself?”

A skinny, sharp-faced guy spoke to the man they surrounded.

This man was Xu Hao, the infamous playboy of Yunhai City, eldest son of the Xu family.

The Xu family was a dominant force in Yunhai City, running black-market businesses and shady deals, carrying out numerous illicit activities.

“When we get to the canteen, we’ll give him a warning.

If he doesn’t know what’s good for him, he’ll suffer,” Xu Hao said jealously, looking at Ye Tian.

At that moment, an instructor approached the Archaeology Department’s group.

The once scattered and noisy crowd immediately quieted down and shouted, “Good day, Instructor!”

“Good day, students!” the instructor replied, then walked toward Mu Yunxi.

Mu Yunxi calmly watched the instructor approach, seemingly knowing he was there for her, and stood up to meet him.

“You’re Mu Yunxi, right?

The chief instructor wants to see you at the camp.

Follow me.”

The instructor turned and walked away after speaking, unaffected by Mu Yunxi’s beauty.

Mu Yunxi followed and arrived at a tent.

“Commander Mu, Mu Yunxi is here,” the instructor reported, saluting.

“Alright, thank you, Xiao Zhang.

You can go now.

Mu Yunxi, come in.”

“Understood.”

Mu Yunxi lifted the tent flap and walked in, seeing Mu Yunlong examining a map.

“Big brother!!!”

Mu Yunxi called out.

Mu Yunlong turned around to see his sister, whom he hadn’t seen in years, travel all the way from the Capital City to a small place like Yunhai.

“Yunxi, I know everything about your situation.

It’s all because of our uncle, who only thought about Changtian’s future and neglected you.”

“Being here is not a long-term solution.

Your engagement with the Long Family is inevitable.”

“As the eldest daughter of a great family, there are many things you can’t control.

I, as your cousin, am useless and can’t help you much.

Sigh.”

“Brother, don’t talk like that.

I believe there’s always a way.

My fate is in my own hands,” Mu Yunxi said firmly.