Chapter 53 - Gu Lingzhi’s Tail

Translator: Coca5156

Editor: Drea

𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Seeing the person fly through the air, everyone else unconsciously took a step back.

How could they forget that under the pitiful expression Qin Xinran wore, was an extremely cruel person?

“Qin Xinran, you are too much!” The young man shouted with bloodshot eyes, “Damn you, a nutcase will always remain a nutcase!”

Qin Xinran immediately turned and pounced out once again, lifting her strong leg up about to beat the young man once again. However, before she could do it, she felt an arm holding her back.

“Ten points shall be deducted from you for hurting someone outside of the Battle Arena for no reason. Go to the teacher’s office to register your punishment before lesson starts.”

A clear and distinct voice demonstrating authority rang out. It came from a young man aged around 20. Under his defined eyebrows lay a pair of elegant, almond-shaped eyes. He looked at Qin Xinran emotionlessly and carried an air of fairness. After saying this, he released his hand that was holding Qin Xinran and went to queue for food.

Qin Xinran breathed deeply and the murderous expression on her face once again changed to one that was pitiful.

“Lingzhi, they’re all bullies...”

Wasn’t she the one bullying others? Gu Lingzhi’s mouth twitched and to prevent her from saying anything else to distort the truth, she asked something that had always been bothering her, “Stop following me. Weren’t you making use of the Howling Lion Beast to kill me that day?”

Upon saying this, Gu Lingzhi immediately turned and left, losing her appetite completely.

The day where she encountered the Howling Lion Beast had been replaying itself in her head the past few days. From the beginning, Qin Xinran clearly had the ability to defeat the Howling Lion Beast without either of them getting hurt. However, she used the excuse of training herself and forgetting to take out her Attacking Scroll to endanger the both of them.

Even though she was not sure why Qin Xinran changed her mind at the last minute, but it was a fact that her life was in danger multiple times. If not for the Sparrow Wings movement technique, she would have long been eaten by the Howling Lion Beast.

At that time, she was fooled by Qin Xinran’s excuse. But after connecting the dots between that incident and the rumours that she heard, she had no choice but to come to that conclusion.

“Lingzhi...” Qin Xinran was thrown off guard by Gu Lingzhi’s question and could do nothing but stare blankly as Gu Lingzhi walked out of the cafeteria.

Without thinking, Qin Xinran immediately dashed out and cornered her. At this time, almost every student was in the cafeteria and there was no one outside.

Qin Xinran kept her pretentious expression and gave Gu Lingzhi a serious look that she had never seen before.

“I don’t blame you for suspecting me. On that day, I had really intended for the Howling Lion Beast to kill you.”

Even though she was already mentally prepared, Gu Lingzhi’s heart could not help but clench as she heard this. She had always thought of Qin Xinran as a friend before the incident with the Howling Lion Beast. Never would she have thought that Qin Xinran was actually plotting to kill her.

“What is the point of admitting to it now?” Gu Lingzhi laughed coldly, “Did you want to make use of the fact that there is no one around us now to kill me?”

“No,” Qin Xinran laughed bitterly, “You are the only person that I acknowledge as a friend, why would I want to kill you?”

Although Gu LIngzhi was staring at her as she talked, in her mind she had already linked up with the Inheritance Space. Whenever she suspected something was not right, she would immediately warp into the Inheritance Space. Objectively, she was no match for Qin Xinran.

Seeing Gu Lingzhi’s guarded look, Qin Xinran knew that no matter what she said, Gu Lingzhi would not believe her. Biting her lips, Qin Xinran suddenly smiled, “I know you won’t believe me now, but the fact that you refused to leave me behind even when you were in danger made me treat you as a real friend. It is okay if you don’t believe me now, I will prove my sincerity to you through my actions.”

Qin Xinran then resumed her shy demeanor as she stood in front of Gu Lingzhi.

“Lingzhi, you haven’t eaten. Do you want me to help you get some food?”

Seeing the anticipation in Qin Xinran’s eyes, Gu Lingzhi did not know how to react momentarily.

If she had not admitted to her actions, Gu Lingzhi would have continued being suspicious of her. Now that she has admitted so openly, Gu Lingzhi did not know how to react.

Fight her? She definitely could not beat Qin Xinran. Scold her? How could she continue scolding Qin Xinran when she wore that pitiful look? In the end, Gu Lingzhi could only grit her teeth and do what she has been doing, ignoring her.

Seeing Gu Lingzhi walk away without a second glance, Qin Xinran pursed her lips as her eyes set in determination.

It has been so difficult for her to meet someone that was actually sincere, how could she just let her go?

Initially, it was true that she got close to Gu Lingzhi to sound her out and harbored ill intentions. Just like the rest of the student population, she was suspicious of this girl who managed to convince the Third Prince to let her be an exception and enter the Royal School.

Gu Lingzhi had treated her sincerely even though she had only known her for a few days. Even when in mortal danger, Gu Lingzhi did not leave her behind.

Gu Lingzhi’s actions made her truly acknowledge Gu Lingzhi as the first true friend she had.

“Are you trying to get me to give up by ignoring me? You’re looking down on my determination,” With a sly look, Qin Xinran acted like she did not see the clear look of disgust on Gu Lingzhi’s face as she wore a timid smile and continue to attempt to create conversation with Gu Lingzhi. Even when she did not receive any reply, she continued talking with fervor, causing Gu Lingzhi to understand why people called her crazy.

Qin Xinran did whatever she wanted with no reason or logic behind her actions, it was no wonder she was described as ‘crazy’.

In order to get rid of Qin Xinran who was following her like a tail, Gu Lingzhi pondered for a while before heading towards the Alchemy District. She had only one goal – the Alchemy Tower.

In the entire school, only the Alchemy Tower could give her complete isolation.