Free Web NovelChapter 190: Chapter 105: Queen, Does the Holy Light Taste Good? I Want to Go to Zhehai University
"Why... isn’t it done yet?"
The Elf Queen looked a little perplexed. Casting the same spell for so long had made her wrist ache slightly.
"Maybe... we’re still a long way off?"
Su Xuan gritted his teeth. He wasn’t intentionally dragging things out—he just wished this moment could become eternal.
"You really are an insatiable child~"
A faint smile played on the Elf Queen’s lips as her fingertips began to glow with a jade-green light. A subtle energy stirred, quietly merging into the divine radiance...
"Hm?"
"!"
(What followed was a lengthy scene of the Elf Queen’s magical instruction. Ten thousand words will be omitted here...)
「...」
In Sunset City, Roxia sat in her study, her face haggard and her expression tense.
"Roxia, don’t worry too much," Natasha said softly, entering the study to comfort her. "The Royal City will certainly send troops to put down that Demon Cave, and the Adventurers are preparing to march on it as well. Everything will be alright."
"Aunt Natasha, this situation is... unusual," Roxia said, shaking her head with a hint of resignation. "A member of the Demon Race escaped the Demon Cave this evening. In less than half an hour, it drained nearly a hundred Soldiers of their blood. If the new City Lord hadn’t intervened, we Law Enforcement Knights would have been completely helpless!"
As she spoke, a flash of shame crossed Roxia’s eyes. She, an Oath Knight, had been unable to protect Sunset City...
"Perhaps we could ask for Mr. Su Xuan’s help. He might have a solution," Natasha suggested.
Whenever Natasha faced a crisis, Su Xuan was always the first person to pop into her head. In other words, she couldn’t stop thinking about him, no matter the time or place.
"..."
Roxia didn’t respond to Natasha’s suggestion immediately. Instead, she gazed out the window, her azure eyes fixed on the bright, clear moon as she fell deep into thought.
「...」
As the morning sun slowly lifted the veil of the Dream Realm, Su Xuan gradually awoke. Yet, the images from his dream—especially the sight of the devastatingly beautiful Elf Queen, flustered and drenched in Holy Light—refused to fade from his mind. ’That scene was so beautiful it was breathtaking. If dreams had a video recording feature, he would have treasured it forever!’
Too bad there wasn’t!
Especially the part where the curious Elf Queen tasted the Holy Light with the tip of her tongue...
After collecting his thoughts, Su Xuan glanced at the time. It was already seven in the morning. He stepped into the bathroom for a refreshing shower, then headed toward Liu Ling’s noodle shop.
When he arrived at the noodle shop, he saw that its sign, "Just to See You," had been taken down. The shop itself was empty, and a moving truck was parked quietly out front.
The sight made Su Xuan uneasy. He frowned, wondering what could have possibly happened.
"Su Xuan, you’re here." Liu Xue’s voice interrupted his thoughts.
Liu Xue was busy packing up, holding a cardboard box filled with items from the shop.
"What’s going on?" Su Xuan asked, walking over to her.
"Wait for my sister to get back. She’ll tell you," Liu Xue answered, her expression a little grim.
A wave of unease washed over Su Xuan. He had worked at this noodle shop for almost a year and had grown deeply attached to it; this sudden change was naturally unsettling.
"Excuse me, Su Xuan, could you give me a hand?" Liu Xue asked, pointing to a few boxes in the corner. "These are really heavy, and I can’t quite lift them."
"Sure."
Su Xuan agreed and helped carry the boxes from the corner to the truck. A short while later, Liu Ling returned to the shop carrying a few things. A warm smile spread across her tired face when she saw Su Xuan.
"Su Xuan, you’re here~"
"What’s happened with the shop?" Su Xuan asked, looking at Liu Ling.
"Have a seat," Liu Ling said, motioning for him to sit down. Then, her expression grew serious. "For... a few reasons, I’ve decided to move the shop."
"Move the shop?" Su Xuan frowned at her words. He remembered that Liu Ling’s business was thriving. Her net profit was over a thousand yuan a day, sometimes doubling on weekends. ’Why would she suddenly decide to move?’
After all, Liu Ling’s noodles were much better than any of the other shops around!
"It’s all because of a bunch of jealous, two-faced jerks! Not only did they stop us from getting a five-star rating, but we also got hit with a pile of inexplicable bills," Liu Xue complained. "Even though our shop hasn’t done anything wrong, we can’t take this constant harassment. And we still haven’t found out who’s sabotaging us!"
"That’s the long and short of it. We don’t have any powerful connections, so our only choice is to back down," Liu Ling said with a wry smile. "But to be honest, I’ve been thinking about moving for a while. I want to relocate near Liu Xue’s university. What do you think?"
"Liu Xue’s university?" Su Xuan turned to Liu Xue, a hint of curiosity on his face.
Liu Xue nodded and explained, "I received an early acceptance letter from Zhehai University a few days ago. I think it was because I won an award in a provincial competition... Besides, I didn’t want to leave the province, so I decided to go."
"..."
Su Xuan paused for a moment. Zhehai University was one of the top three universities in the country; with his current grades, he was still a little shy of the mark. But for Liu Xue, who consistently ranked in the top five at their school, getting into Zhehai University would be a breeze.
This made him secretly resolve to work harder!
After that, Su Xuan chatted with the two sisters for a long time, their conversation drifting from careers to life itself. Finally, after enjoying a bowl of seafood noodles made by Liu Ling’s own hands, he left the noodle shop.
’So Liu Xue is going to Zhehai University,’ Su Xuan mused as he walked.
In truth, he had always intended to apply to Zhehai University himself. It wasn’t just because it was an in-state school; it was also the top university in the province.
Besides, if he were closer to Liu Ling and Liu Xue, they could probably look out for one another...
After returning home, Su Xuan logged into the game.
As he stepped into the Guild hall, he immediately spotted Rosaline, who was intently polishing her Oath Sword.
"You’re here."
Rosaline glanced at Su Xuan and asked coolly, "What’s the plan for today? I recall we’re supposed to go to a high-risk Demon Cave, correct?"
"That’s right."
Su Xuan gave a slight nod, his tone grave. "This particular Demon Cave is in a rather special location."
"Special?"
"It’s located in the Mysterious Forest, right next to Sunset City."
"Roxia..."
The moment Rosaline heard the name Sunset City, she immediately thought of her niece. As Roxia’s aunt, she was deeply concerned for her, which made her feel an even greater sense of urgency about this mission.
"Don’t worry," Su Xuan quickly explained when he saw her reaction. "As long as we’re the first to conquer that Demon Cave, Sunset City won’t be in any danger."
