C14 First Beauty in the World

"Mao Yuntian, who are you looking to spar with?" A melodious yet authoritative voice echoed behind Fei Liang, causing Mao Yuntian's hair to stand on end.

Fei Liang himself jumped, surprised that he hadn't noticed someone approaching within a few dozen meters.

"Meier, why didn't you give me a heads-up?" Fei Liang chided.

"Mr. Fei, you can't depend on Meier for everything," she responded.

"Uh, right!" A realization hit Fei Liang like a splash of cold water, chilling him to the core. He had become overly reliant on Meier.

Then, a stunning figure materialized before Fei Liang. Her long, elegant hair cascaded over her shoulders, her willowy waist was delicate, and her skin was flawless—she was the epitome of a celestial being gracing the earth with her presence. She was, without a doubt, the most radiant belle of Heavenly Sea University.

But what struck Fei Liang most was a sense of familiarity, a deep-seated closeness that left him momentarily spellbound.

"Old... old sister," Mao Yuntian stammered, releasing Lyu Liya.

"Ms Ningyu, I... I," Lyu Liya stammered, her face turning crimson as she twisted the hem of her dress, unsure of herself.

"I know all about it. You're not to blame," Mao Ningyu reassured her before turning to Mao Yuntian with a calm voice that belied no emotion, "Mao Yuntian, impressive. You've taken to flirting now?"

"Sister, I... I," Mao Yuntian stuttered, his face contorted in distress.

"Mao Yuntian, you seem quite accomplished. How about we have a little match?" Mao Ningyu challenged.

"Mao Ningyu, age: 21; Mental Strength: 1665; Body Strength: 1661; Reflexes and Agility: 1675; Attack Strength: 1658; Defense Strength: 1625; Combat Strength: 3283; Attack Rate: 75; Explosive Strength: 134; Earth Level Late Period," Meier's voice snapped Fei Liang out of his daze, and he broke into a cold sweat.

"Thanks, Meier," Fei Liang said, still shaken. Had someone attempted to assassinate him just then, he would have been utterly defenseless, at the mercy of his assailant. And even without an attack, being seen in such a state would have been a massive embarrassment.

He never imagined that Mao Ningyu's strength would be so formidable. At the Earth Level Late Period, she could easily dispatch him in a heartbeat. It's no surprise that Mao Yuntian was terrified of her, completely powerless to resist.

Upon hearing Mao Ningyu's words, Mao Yuntian quickly gestured with his hands, "Sis, you're kidding, right? Lyu Liya and I were just having a little fun."

"Ms. Ningyu, Mao Yuntian is picking on me," Lyu Liya said before Mao Ningyu could even respond. She ran over to Mao Ningyu, clutched her arm, and gazed up at her with such a woeful look that Fei Liang was taken aback. He hadn't expected Lyu Liya, who usually seemed so nonchalant, to be so cunning.

"Cough, cough, big sis!" Mao Yuntian's complexion grew even darker at Lyu Liya's accusation. A shiver ran down his spine as he recalled the grueling training sessions Mao Ningyu had put him through since childhood, leaving a bitter taste in his mouth.

Despite being only slightly older, his sister's abilities had always far exceeded his. She publicly claimed to be at Earth Level Early Period, but he suspected her true level was at least Earth Level Middle Period, if not higher.

Facing an Earth Level master while only at Profound Level Early Period meant certain defeat.

"I'll take care of you later," Mao Ningyu said coolly in response to Lyu Liya and Mao Yuntian.

"Sis, let me introduce someone," Mao Yuntian said, relieved as if he'd been pardoned. He quickly approached Fei Liang and Yuv Henn, extending his hand towards Yuv Henn, "This is my roommate and brother, Yuv Henn. You've probably heard of him."

"Hello," Yuv Henn greeted Mao Ningyu with a nod.

"Hello, I'm certainly familiar with the name 'Shura'," Mao Ningyu replied with a smile, nodding in return. She wasn't fazed by Yuv Henn's demeanor; she understood that's just how he was.

"And this is Fei Liang, ranking third in our dorm. I usually call him Third Brother," Mao Yuntian continued as he introduced Fei Liang.

"Hello, Senior Mao," Fei Liang said, reaching out his hand in greeting.

"Hello, Junior Ling," Mao Ningyu said, pausing briefly before reaching out her hand.

"Junior Ling?" To her surprise, Fei Liang held onto her hand for over a minute without letting go, prompting Mao Ningyu to frown. Strangely, she felt little aversion to the prolonged contact.

"Oh, sorry," Fei Liang apologized, suddenly aware of his overstay. He quickly released her hand.

The incident left everyone, including Yuv Henn, in shock. Mao Ningyu, known as the 'Ice Beauty,' was famous for never having physical contact with men, not even a handshake. Yet, here she was, holding hands with Fei Liang for an unusually long time. They were all thrown off balance.

"I should head back," Mao Ningyu said, her cheeks tinged with red as she turned and hurried toward the dormitory, her pace betraying her inner turmoil. She couldn't quite understand her own reaction, ultimately attributing it to Fei Liang's friendship with Mao Yuntian as the reason she held back.

"Hey, Ms. Ningyu, wait for me," Lyu Liya called out, hurrying after her. Ximen Shuanger also followed, casting a meaningful glance at Fei Liang before departing.

"Man, Brother, you've got some moves. You've even managed to charm my sister," Mao Yuntian exclaimed, impressed.

"Mm-hmm," Yuv Henn hummed in agreement.

"It was just a handshake, nothing more," Fei Liang downplayed the event, though he couldn't shake off the peculiar sense of closeness he felt with Mao Ningyu. Did she practice some sort of enchantment technique?

"What are you talking about? I've never seen my sister warm up to anyone like that. Looks like you've got a real shot," Mao Yuntian teased with a chuckle.

"A shot at what?" Fei Liang was momentarily lost.

"Come on, stop playing coy. You're practically my brother-in-law now," Mao Yuntian said with a knowing smirk. "Third brother, you've got to teach me your ways."

"Teach you what?" Fei Liang was genuinely confused, his thoughts still lingering on the moment he had held hands with Mao Ningyu.

"Speaking of which, Si, has your sister ever dabbled in charm techniques?" Fei Liang snapped back to reality, not giving Mao Yuntian a chance to butt in.

"Knock it off. It's your sister who's been practicing charm techniques, not mine. Stop dodging the question and hand over the 'Guide to Charming Women' already!" Mao Yuntian's tone suggested that failing to do so would be a betrayal of their brotherhood.

Fei Liang remained tight-lipped, amused. As if he had a 'Guide to Charming Women' to give. With no more desire to take in the sights, Fei Liang headed for the dormitory.

"Are you going to hand it over or not?"

"…"

"Come on, Third Bro, just give it up!"

"…"

"Third Bro, do me a solid, will you?"

"…"

"Third Bro, I'm begging you here!"

"…"

"Third Bro, I owe you one!"

"…"

"Third Bro, if you don't spill it, I'll turn your face into a pig's head!"

"…"

Mao Yuntian was relentless, resorting to threats and bribes alike, but Fei Liang responded with nothing but silence. Eventually, even Yuv Henn started to wonder who was truly the man of few words—Fei Liang or himself.