C19 Can You be Normal?

It had been many years since anything like this had occurred. Nangong Yu's brow furrowed slightly, a look of surprise evident on his face.

"The Azure Cloud Academy that Lee Xuan mentioned might indeed be a promising place... Collaborating with Lee Xuan could also ensure the protection of our Nangong family."

Nangong Yu quickly arrived at this judgment.

Yet, he frowned once more.

"Last time, Lee Xuan caused Uncle Nangong Kun to lose a great deal of face. Uncle is now dipping into his savings, reportedly to hire an outsider from the Cultivation Realm, intent on teaching Lee Xuan a lesson."

"What? He still has the audacity to do such a thing? He's single-handedly tarnished the Nangong family's reputation. Can't he act sensibly for once?"

Nangong Yue exclaimed, her face contorted with displeasure.

She spoke with indignation.

Nangong Yue had never encountered someone so utterly shameless.

She was well aware of the incident.

The blame didn't lie with Loong Ling or Lee Xuan. Nangong Kun, always flaunting his status as a direct descendant of the Nangong family, acted without restraint. Nangong Yue had tolerated him for far too long. Finally, someone was willing to give Nangong Kun the comeuppance he deserved, and Nangong Yue couldn't be happier.

The thought of someone daring to confront Lee Xuan was unacceptable. She had to warn him.

As Nangong Yue was about to take action, she realized she had no way to contact Lee Xuan.

She recalled Lee Xuan's words that he would seek her out if he wished to get in touch.

A subtle sense of anticipation stirred within her.

Nangong Yu promptly intervened, advising Nangong Yue.

"There's no need to interfere with Uncle Nangong Kun. Let him proceed. It's an excellent opportunity to gauge Lee Xuan's capabilities and determine his authenticity."

Nangong Yu's strategic thinking ran deeper than Nangong Yue's. He saw a chance to use Nangong Kun's actions to probe Lee Xuan.

"Brother, I'm already affiliated with the Azure Cloud Academy. Why test him further? You're showing that you don't trust me! The Academy is a wonderful place, and I've been taken on as a personal disciple!"

Nangong Yue was hit by a wave of guilt. She had reaped many benefits, yet her brother was still scheming against Lee Xuan, forcing her to feign ignorance.

Nangong Yue couldn't help but feel that if she went through with it, she would be utterly shameless.

"This matter has nothing to do with us. Uncle Nangong Kun is the one who insisted on it."

Nangong Yu furrowed his brow, quickly realizing that in just a short span of days, Nangong Yue had developed a strong sense of belonging to Azure Cloud Academy—a fact he had previously overlooked, much to his surprise.

What kind of place was this legendary Azure Cloud Academy, anyway?

It seemed imperative that he meet this Lee Xuan.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be surprising if Lee Xuan managed to whisk his sister away one day!

But let's set aside Nangong Yue's situation for now. Lee Xuan was at the company, accompanying Loong Ling.

Returning to the company gave Loong Ling a sense of surreal nostalgia.

"It's as if my dream of being a singer belonged to a past life..."

Loong Ling murmured to herself. People around her took notice and gathered around. Despite her trending on social media previously, the lack of updates had piqued everyone's curiosity.

Among the crowd were Loong Ling's genuine fans, who were deeply concerned about Ms Loong's recent whereabouts.

"Ms Loong Ling, you're finally back!"

A little girl beamed with joy as she dashed toward Loong Ling.

However, the girl's aim was off, and instead of reaching Loong Ling, she ended up in Lee Xuan's arms.

Lee Xuan felt like he'd been struck by a tiny missile. Looking down, he saw the little girl with her carrot-top hair.

"You've got the wrong person. I'm not your Ms Loong Ling," Lee Xuan informed her.

The child's speech was somewhat unclear, but her innocent and adorable face was unmistakable. Upon realizing she was facing a man, she scrunched up her face and asked in a babyish tone, "Who are you?"

Lee Xuan couldn't help but chuckle at the little radish's bold demeanor, which contrasted sharply with her sweet looks.

"I'm your Ms Loong Ling's brother. You should call me Mr. Lee Xuan."

The little girl gave Lee Xuan a scornful look and said, "Ah, I get it. You're trying to woo Ms Loong, aren't you? I've seen plenty like you before!"

The little girl declared confidently.

Lee Xuan found himself at a loss for words.

Loong Ling swiftly approached and gently led the little girl aside, while explaining to Lee Xuan, "This child's name is Su Yanluo. She's a little sister I sponsor from the orphanage."

Su Yanluo, having longed to see Loong Ling, clung to her and wouldn't let go. Lee Xuan chuckled, about to dismiss the situation as trivial, when the system's voice suddenly echoed in his ear.

"Congratulations, host, for discovering a Heaven Grade Fire Spirit Root! Reward: Qiankun Qi and one hundred cultivation technique jade slips!"

Lee Xuan's face broke into a wide grin as he enthusiastically took the little girl's hand, startling her. "What are you doing? Let go of me! You creep!"

He couldn't help but feel indignant. He looked even younger than Loong Ling, yet she was affectionately called Ms Loong, while he was labeled a creep?

Utterly speechless, Lee Xuan held on to Su Yanluo's hand, unwilling to release it. "Ahh, let go of me!" she shrieked, prompting Lee Xuan to quickly release her.

Su Yanluo was convinced that Loong Ling would stand up for her. However, Loong Ling, noticing something unusual in Lee Xuan's demeanor, realized the situation was more complex than it appeared. She stepped forward and inquired, "What's the matter, Sect Master Senior Brother?"

"Su Yanluo has exceptional talent," Lee Xuan stated succinctly, his eyes shining with excitement. "Little girl, would you like to join our Azure Cloud Academy? You have remarkable potential."

Loong Ling could tell there was more to Su Yanluo's situation than just her outstanding talent. "I don't want to! You're a bad man, a creep! Let me go! You're a liar, and I won't go with you. Ms Loong Ling, please save me!" Su Yanluo cried, clinging to Loong Ling's neck.

Loong Ling couldn't help but chuckle at the scene. It was Lee Xuan's own doing, having teased the child just moments before. Now, the little girl was convinced that Lee Xuan was nothing but trouble.

"Oh? I'm a bad person?" Lee Xuan quipped. "Then that would make Ms Loong Ling a bad person too, wouldn't it?"