"Ahem."
Seeing the little fox dazed, Liam coughed lightly to remind her.
"Keep staring and you'll walk into a tree."
Hearing Liam's words, Hu Liena's pretty Face instantly flushed red. She shot him a glare and quickly walked toward the cafeteria.
Just as Hu Liena said, she truly intended to treat Liam to a fine meal this time.
As soon as they entered, she ordered the best and most expensive dishes. All the meat dishes used Materials from Soul Beasts that were a hundred, a thousand, or even over ten thousand years old. The chefs cooking them were also top-tier, with any random dish costing over a hundred Gold Soul Coins.
This was a level of luxury Liam hadn't even dared to dream of in the three months he'd been working at Spirit Hall Academy!
Sigh~!
A meal like this must cost several thousand Gold Soul Coins, right? Being so polite to me right off the bat makes me feel too embarrassed to ask you for a loan.
Liam calculated in his head while he ate.
...Although Tang San is heading to Shrek now and it's still early before the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is discovered, since I have the strength, I need to go "mow the grass" as soon as possible!
Only by giving people "grass" will they be willing to work like cattle for me.
Hu Liena didn't eat much, secretly watching Liam the whole time, her mind occupied with unknown thoughts.
"Liam, I remember you said before that your Martial Soul was a chicken, right?"
"Pfft~!"
Hearing Hu Liena's words, Liam instantly spat out the food in his mouth.
Big sister, can you be a bit more civil!
Hu Liena asked with a Face full of suspicion:
"Did I say something wrong?"
"I remember you told me before that your Martial Soul was a chicken, and your Innate Spirit Power was rank two and a half, right?"
Liam wiped his mouth and nodded, saying:
"Yes, my Martial Soul was a chicken, but it mutated last night."
"What!"
Hu Liena was instantly shocked:
"Your Martial Soul mutated?"
"Quick! Quick, let me see your chicken."
Uh.
Liam was momentarily stunned, feeling somewhat at a loss.
Do you even hear what you're saying?
"I'd rather not. I'll show you when we're somewhere private."
Hu Liena had a suspicion; Liam must have received a reward last night, and then his Martial Soul must have mutated into something incredibly powerful. She continued to press:
"Is there something difficult about this?"
"A Martial Soul can't be hidden anyway. Quick, release your Martial Soul. I want to see what your chicken Martial Soul mutated into!"
While one was saying "let me see" and the other was saying "Sister, please don't," two figures walked over from not far away.
Xie Yue and Yan.
One was Hu Liena's brother, and the other was Hu Liena's "Yan".
"Nana."
After seeing Hu Liena, Yan happily quickened his pace and walked over.
But when he saw Liam eating at the same table as Hu Liena, his expression instantly turned sour, and the envy, jealousy, and hate in his eyes were completely undisguised.
Damn it!
What kind of luck does this bastard have to be eating alone with Nana?
Hu Liena glanced at Yan with some disdain and warned:
"I can't be bothered with you, but I'm warning you: Liam is my friend. Put away your usual antics. If you dare do anything to him, don't blame me for turning against you!"
"Also, don't call me Nana."
Hu Liena knew Yan's character well. Whenever there was a male near her, this guy would start a provocation.
Xie Yue looked at Hu Liena, a hint of confusion appearing in his eyes.
Both Xie Yue and Yan were present when Hu Liena brought Liam back before. However, Xie Yue couldn't understand; this meal cost several thousand Gold Soul Coins. Liam was an orphan, so where did he get so much money to treat his sister to a meal?
Yan sat down next to Liam, and Xie Yue sat down next to Hu Liena.
A brief silence followed.
Just as Hu Liena was about to speak, she saw the Diary in her mind update.
[The Continent of Romance!]
[What this continent lacks least are two types of people: the love-brains and the die-hard simps.]
[Feng Xiaotian, Oscar, Yan, Flender.]
[The first two simped their way to the beauties, while the latter two lived out their lives in depression.]
"Sigh."
Liam turned to look at Yan beside him and couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
What a pity.
The simp gets nothing in the end.
Yan instantly exploded, shouting angrily:
"What do you mean by that? You're just a lowly Soul Master. If it weren't for Nana protecting you, believe it or not, I'd slap you so hard into the wall that you couldn't be scraped off!"
"No, it's just that seeing you reminds me of a very familiar friend from back home." Liam spoke seriously.
"Humph."
Yan snorted coldly and stopped talking.
Liam didn't pay him much mind. Having eaten enough, he looked at Hu Liena and said:
"Actually, I came to you today because there are a few things I'd like your help with."
"First, I'd like to borrow some money. Second, I'd like to borrow a map of the Sunset Forest. If possible, could you also help me request a leave of absence? I need to make a trip to the Sunset Forest in the Heaven Dou Empire for something."
"In the future, if you ever need anything, I can help you once."
Yan sneered from the side, "You, going to the Sunset Forest? Don't forget that if we hadn't run into you last time, you would have died on the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest long ago."
"A lowly Soul Master like you... Nana will never need anything from you in her life..."
"Shut up!"
Hu Liena glared at Yan, then looked gently at Liam and said:
"Okay."
"But are you going to the Sunset Forest alone?"
Yan was trembling with rage on the side; the difference in treatment was too obvious.
Damn pretty boy.
What do you have besides that handsome Face!
Liam nodded firmly, saying with some joy:
"I'll just take a look around the outside and won't go deep in. There won't be any danger for one person."
Liam couldn't be bothered with this Yan. If it weren't for the fact that Hu Liena was helping him, he would have sent him flying with a single Wind God Kick.
What Golden Generation?
I, Long Aotian (Name comonly used for overpowered MC's), never consider the consequences when I do things!
Hu Liena took out a Gold Soul Coin Card from her person, handed it to Liam, and said:
"This is my extra Gold Soul Coin Card; take it and use it. Then, wait for me at the academy entrance at noon. I'll help you request leave this morning and find a complete map of the Sunset Forest while I'm at it."
Regarding this.
Liam actually hadn't held much hope. After all, there wasn't much of a bond between him and Hu Liena. If he could use his Face to save some trouble, that was best, but it wouldn't have mattered if she didn't help.
However, Hu Liena's attitude made Liam question his life a little.
Is the Continent of Romance really a place where you can live off your Face!?
Bah.
Are you trying to tell me what to do?
"Hu Liena, I'm really grateful to you. From now on, you are my, Liam's, first friend here."
Having eaten and drunk his fill, Liam just patted his butt and left.
Hu Liena's pretty Face was flushed as she quietly watched Liam's departing back.
Yan's Face turned green. Why the hell did you pat your butt?
Xie Yue hadn't spoken from beginning to end, but at this moment, he couldn't help but complain in his heart:
"Little sister! Why is your Face turning red like a bubble! He just said he'd make you a friend, have you already decided on the child's name?"
"Ahem!"
Xie Yue coughed lightly to remind her. Hu Liena snapped out of it and said:
"Brother, you go settle the bill. I have something to discuss with Master."
"What?"
"I didn't even eat; why am I settling the bill?"
Xie Yue was full of helplessness.
Yan couldn't help but start ranting directly:
"Damn it!"
"That pretty boy tricked us into a meal, a drink, and even money!?"
Hu Liena ignored the two and walked quickly toward Spirit Hall.