CHAPTER 614: CHAPTER 106: RELATIONSHIP TROUBLES

"If we really are entangling with so many formidable relationships, then this time, we might not be facing a crisis, but rather an opportunity. Yun Sheng, after all, this involves the matters of the Yellow Wing Competition Zone, and the two of us are powerless to intervene. You should consider this carefully on your own, and if there’s anything you need, feel free to speak up."

Qi and Gu Feng both participated in the Earth Wing Level competition, and according to the Arena’s rules, competitors are not allowed to participate in lower level competition zones again.

Therefore, Qi and Gu Feng could at most go to watch, but could not assist directly.

"I will be cautious and careful about this matter with Lingling," Yun Sheng had already decided to cooperate with Chu Yu. If the Dark Night Pavilion really is backed by the Medicine Emperor Pavilion, then she truly needs an ally.

Yun Sheng had already quietly formed a plan in her heart; if the Dark Night Pavilion really were the main camp of the Medicine Emperor Pavilion, she would definitely take this opportunity to uproot the Yao Huang Pavilion entirely!

Night had deepened.

Qi and Gu Feng had to head to the Earth Wing Competition Zone the next day, so Qi stood up to prepare to go inside to rest.

Gu Feng dragged his feet and finally, unable to suppress it, he stopped Yun Sheng.

The young man was acting coy, like a shy girl, "Yun Sheng, I want to ask you something, why do I feel like Lingling has been avoiding me lately?"

Even someone as obtuse as Gu Feng had noticed something off about Donghuang Lingling’s attitude towards him recently.

And he was not one to keep his worries to himself, so he spoke up to Yun Sheng.

Back when they were in the Magic Elite Camp, although they did not meet very often, aside from the first time, in their following interactions, Donghuang Lingling was always bubbly and laughing with Gu Feng.

But now things had changed, she almost completely ignored Gu Feng, as if just now, she was clearly avoiding Gu Feng.

Yun Sheng had a headache; she herself was not good at dealing with matters of the heart.

She knew the reason why Donghuang Lingling was being cold to Gu Feng, but she didn’t know how to tell Gu Feng without hurting him.

Gu Feng, despite his seemingly carefree exterior, Yun Sheng would always remember that when she first met Gu Feng, he was a person with low self-esteem and sensitivity.

So many years had passed, the young Gu Feng of those days actually still lived in the depths of Gu Feng’s heart.

Just as Yun Sheng hesitated about how to start speaking without hurting Gu Feng, she heard the door nearby squeak open, and Donghuang Lingling walked out.

She had a stern expression, and her bright, watery eyes contained a clear moisture, the young girl’s visage under the moonlight appeared as luminous as beautiful jade.

"If there’s something to say, you could just ask me directly, why bother Yun Sheng? She’s been busy all day and is tired; I’ll go outside with you to talk," Donghuang Lingling walked out with a serious demeanor.

She looked at Gu Feng in the night.

When comparing Gu Feng’s looks to those of Ye Beiming or Qi, they could only be described as very ordinary.

He had a square face, somewhat thick and short eyebrows, but a tall stature and short-cropped hair, looking very honest. He had a pair of clean eyes, just like a child’s.

This kind of pure gaze, for Donghuang Lingling who came from the Eastern Capital and had been through endless filth and darkness, was like a bright lamp.

Gu Feng felt embarrassed under Donghuang Lingling’s gaze and lowered his head like a child who had done something wrong. He followed Donghuang Lingling out.

Yun Sheng returned to her room, wanting to meditate, but she just couldn’t calm her mind.

Half an hour had passed when Donghuang Lingling came back in. She didn’t say a word, didn’t divulge what she had talked about with Gu Feng, and went to sleep on her own accord.

Yun Sheng was worried about Gu Feng and sneakily slipped out of the room.

In the small courtyard of the inn, the moonlight was like late frost.

There was Gu Feng, the big fool, indeed still standing in the courtyard. He hung his head low, his broad shoulders drooping with a dispirited appearance.

Hearing the footsteps behind him, Gu Feng said softly, "She told me everything. She... Yun Sheng, why have you never told me that Lingling is actually a princess of the Royal Family?"

In the Five Countries of the continent, the legitimate Royal Princess could only be the one from the Eastern Capital.

This fact was known even to Gu Feng, who came from a commoner background.

Yet he had never imagined that the aloof Royal Princess would actually be Donghuang Lingling by his side.

Lingling, she didn’t look like a princess at all; she was lively and cheerful, not bothered by trivial formalities.

Why would she be a princess, and moreover, the most prestigious one?

He was merely a commoner, and from a poor family at that. His cultivation level was mediocre. Such an identity was simply not worthy of Donghuang Lingling.

Without waiting for Yun Sheng to speak, Gu Feng sighed again in frustration, "Actually, I don’t blame you. I’m the fool. The surname Donghuang, on this continent, is only fitting for someone from the Donghuang Dynasty."

"What exactly did Lingling tell you?" Yun Sheng clapped his friend on the shoulder.

"She said, with her identity, it’s impossible for her to be with a commoner. Also, she... she has to find someone who can protect her. I’m a Light Mage, and I won’t be able to protect her in my entire life," Gu Feng shook his head.

Lingling still hadn’t told him about the Prince of Hou Qin; she was probably afraid that it would be too much of a blow to Gu Feng.

Even under the moonlight, Yun Sheng could clearly see a glistening tear at the corner of his eye.

They say real men don’t cry easily, but that’s only until their heart truly hurts.

Yun Sheng had known Gu Feng for many years and had never seen him like this, not even when he was bullied.

Yun Sheng understood that he genuinely liked Donghuang Lingling.

As for Donghuang Lingling, she may not be without affection for Gu Feng, but it’s feared that in this lifetime, the two of them wouldn’t be able to be together.

The emotions of his past life made Yun Sheng reluctant to easily believe in romance. However, he saw the sincerest emotions through Gu Feng.

"Who says Light Mages can’t protect anyone? I have seen Xia Wenxu, the Si Ming of the Magic Temple, kill a Blood Cloud Beast with Light Magic," Yun Sheng comforted Gu Feng.

"Yun Sheng, you’re not messing with me, right?" Initially despondent, Gu Feng looked up sharply upon hearing Yun Sheng’s words of comfort.

Under the moonlight, his face was covered in snot and tears.

Yun Sheng was both amused and moved, realizing this silly guy must have been in such a tragic state all the way back.

Undoubtedly, Donghuang Lingling inside the room wasn’t faring much better.

Yun Sheng felt truly helpless about this pair of friends.

"I saw it with my own eyes, how could it be false," Yun Sheng witnessed Xia Wenxu’s Light Attack Magic at the age of six.

To this day, Yun Sheng had not encountered anyone else’s Light Magic that could surpass Xia Wenxu’s.

Xia Wenxu was also a rare genius among mainland mages, well-versed in both Light defensive and Attack Magic.

"But I’m not Si Ming; he is recognized as a genius on the continent who is proficient in all kinds of magic," Gu Feng still sounded somewhat lacking in confidence.

Xia Wenxu’s reputation was enough to make ninety-nine percent of the continent’s mages pale in comparison; the remaining fraction probably referred to monsters like Yun Sheng or Ye Beiming.

If Yun Sheng had to choose, she would not want to be opposed to characters like Ye Beiming or Xia Wenxu in this lifetime.