Chapter 7: A Hero Saves the Beauty

Just like that, Mu Nu Jiao and Qin Chen were engrossed in conversation, chatting as if they had known each other for years.

«Mu Jiejie, what are you two talking about so passionately? Anyone would think you were a couple,» said Ai Tutu, who had just returned with the food. She saw the two chatting animatedly and couldn't resist teasing them.

«Tutu, what are you saying!» Mu Nu Jiao was flustered by Ai Tutu's remark, blushing as she spoke, and quickly put some distance between herself and Qin Chen.

«Mu Jiejie, I'm just kidding. Why are you explaining? Haven't you heard that explaining is covering up? Could it be that you two really have some unspeakable secret? No way, it's only been a short time.»

«Qin Chen, tell me, did you take advantage of my Mu Jiejie? Let me tell you, my Mu Jiejie is pure and innocent. Even I haven't taken advantage of her. If you dare to, you better watch out.»

Ai Tutu's big mouth couldn't stop once it started. She said anything that came to mind, making Mu Nu Jiao feel embarrassed. They were just chatting, but Ai Tutu made it sound like something else entirely.

«Tutu, have some water,» Mu Nu Jiao couldn't stand it anymore and handed a cup to Ai Tutu to shut her up.

When the barbecue arrived, Ai Tutu was too busy eating to continue talking, focusing entirely on the food.

«This barbecue is pretty good. Mu Nu Jiao, how can you eat so little? Can you get full? We still have classes in the afternoon. Going to class hungry is no fun.»

Among the plates of barbecue, Qin Chen ate sixty percent, Ai Tutu thirty percent, and Mu Nu Jiao less than ten percent, leaving quite a bit on her plate.

«Yeah, Mu Jiejie, you're so skinny. You need to eat more. Don't starve yourself.»

«Wait, Qin Chen, why did you eat so much? You ate so much that Mu Jiejie didn't get enough to eat.»

Seeing the pile of plates in front of Qin Chen and comparing it to her own, Ai Tutu felt unbalanced. Usually, she was the one who ate the most, but this time she ate less than half of what Qin Chen did, which was a disgrace for a foodie like her!

«Tutu, Qin Chen, you don't need to say anything. I'm already full. You can have the rest, Tutu.»

Seeing Qin Chen and Ai Tutu about to order more for her, Mu Nu Jiao quickly spoke up. She wasn't used to greasy food and couldn't eat anymore. Ordering more would be a waste.

«Ah~~~»

«Bang~~~»

At this moment, not far away, a dispute broke out. Two groups of drunkards were fighting, and it quickly escalated into a full-blown brawl with weapons.

This wouldn't have been a big deal, but they were drunk, and their weapons slipped from their hands, flying towards Mu Nu Jiao and Ai Tutu.

Neither Mu Nu Jiao nor Ai Tutu had ever experienced such a thing.

Suddenly, they were paralyzed with fear, their eyes filled with terror, not knowing what to do.

«Watch out!»

Qin Chen, quick as lightning, rushed forward and caught the flying beer bottle, but the iron rod heading towards Mu Nu Jiao was too far for him to reach in time.

«Telekinesis — Phantom Claw»

In that instant, without thinking, Qin Chen connected seven silver stars into a seven-star formation. As the seven stars aligned, a silver claw appeared in the air, grabbing the iron rod aimed at Mu Nu Jiao.

«Phew~~~~»

Mu Nu Jiao saw the iron rod stop just thirty centimeters from her and breathed a sigh of relief. She had been terrified, imagining the consequences if it had hit her.

But then she realized it was Qin Chen who saved her using telekinetic magic. How could he have awakened his magic this morning and already be able to cast spells so quickly?

«Qin Chen, thank you for saving me!»

No matter what, Qin Chen saved her today, and that was a fact. As for other questions, she was curious but knew that if Qin Chen didn't want to talk about it, she shouldn't ask.

«You scared me to death. Thank goodness you were here, Qin Chen. Otherwise, my sister and I would have been in big trouble today.»

«Qin Chen, the magic you used to save Mu Jiejie was spatial magic, right? How did you do it? You just awakened your magic this morning, and now you can already cast spells?»

Mu Nu Jiao had considered such questions but didn't want to pry. Ai Tutu, however, was straightforward and asked directly without hesitation.

«It's nothing special. I awakened my magic half a year before entering the academy. This morning was just a formality, injecting magic energy into the awakening stone.»

Qin Chen deactivated his spell, and the iron rod fell to the ground. He explained, feeling it wasn't a secret worth keeping. The formality was just to avoid standing out too much.

«I see. We should leave now. Those people are fighting, and it might get dangerous. Ai Tutu, if you find such places to eat again, I won't accompany you.»

Mu Nu Jiao was frightened and understood some of the things Qin Chen had talked about, making her appreciate him more.

At least, this person shared her views and had saved her. A hero saving the beauty is always a way to win a lady's heart.

Though it wasn't at the level of winning her heart yet, they were certainly close friends.

«Mu Jiejie, what's there to be afraid of? Next time, we'll bring Qin Chen with us. With him around, what's there to fear?»

Ai Tutu had been startled but quickly returned to her carefree self.

(End of Chapter)