C6 Clear the Boundary

The two left their room and headed to the front desk to check out. The clerk, a middle-aged man, took one look at Ann Xin's rosy cheeks, her long dress still wet, and her slightly disheveled appearance, and gave Ye Luo a thumbs-up, remarking nostalgically, "Ah, youth is wonderful."

Ye Luo was at a loss, thinking the clerk had gotten the wrong idea, but he knew that trying to explain would only make things worse.

Ann Xin, meanwhile, kept her head down, too mortified to say anything.

They quickly found a clothing store and bought Ann Xin a new outfit. As they were about to go to the hospital, Ye Luo's phone unexpectedly rang.

"Hello?" Ye Luo answered, surprised. It had been a thousand years, but he was relieved he still knew how to use a phone. But who would be calling him now?

"Hey, Ye Luo, where are you?" It was Hsu Danian, Ye Luo's classmate.

"I'm out, what's the matter?" Ye Luo asked, picking up on the urgency in Hsu Danian's voice.

"Don't come back to school today, actually, better stay away for a few days."

"What happened?" Ye Luo inquired.

"It's Zhu Jian. He's looking for you with a bunch of guys. They even went to your dorm, and your roommates were beaten up. He's threatening to break your legs. Just don't come back yet; it's dangerous."

Ye Luo suddenly remembered kicking Zhu Jian earlier that day. It looked like Zhu Jian was seeking revenge.

Ye Luo wasn't worried about Zhu Jian, though. After practicing the Nine Heavens Reincarnation Art, his strength had reached the early Houtian level, and his punch now delivered over 1000 kg of force, much stronger than the average mid-Houtian fighter.

With such strength, Ye Luo wasn't afraid of any challenge, whether it be from underground fighters or a group of students.

"Ye Luo, what's wrong?" Ann Xin noticed the change in Ye Luo's demeanor and asked with concern.

"It's nothing serious, just some school trouble. I'll take you to the hospital first, then I'll deal with it."

"Oh, there's nothing to worry about. There's just a small issue at school. I'll drop you off at the hospital and then head back," Ye Luo said, his expression revealing the gravity of the situation to Ann Xin.

Initially, Ye Luo had no intention of getting involved with Zhu Jian and his cronies, but when Danian told him that they had even attacked Ye Luo's roommates, he couldn't stand idly by. They had been caught up in his troubles, after all.

"Alright, just be careful. If anything comes up, give me a call. I'll head to the hospital as soon as I'm done here," Ye Luo reassured her with a nod.

At the entrance of Linhai University, Hsu Danian ended his phone call, his mind racing with concern. Zhu Jian's group was brimming with aggression, and it seemed the situation was far from being resolved.

"Hsu Danian, I finally found you," a woman exclaimed, approaching him hastily.

Dressed in a vibrant red coat with fashionably curled blonde hair, her appearance was quite striking, especially for a predominantly technical school like Linhai University.

"Little Ping, what are you doing here?" Hsu Danian asked, taken aback. Wang Ping was his girlfriend, whom he had diligently pursued for nearly two years before they started dating.

"Hsu Danian, do you know where Ye Luo is?" Wang Ping asked directly.

"Ye Luo?" Hsu Danian shook his head, perplexed. "Why are you looking for him? I have no idea."

"Hmph, it's better that you don't know," Wang Ping said, her face clouding over. "Ye Luo is your friend, right?"

"Yes, he is. What's the issue?" Hsu Danian replied, still confused.

"From today on, you are to sever all ties with him," Wang Ping declared.

"Why? Ye Luo is my best friend," Hsu Danian responded, completely baffled by his girlfriend's abrupt demand.

"Who do you think you are, Hsu Danian?" Wang Ping interrupted him sharply. "If you're aware that Zhu Jian's father is the school director, you ought to know better than to make waves. Can you actually handle someone like Zhu Jian? Right and wrong don't matter here; what counts is who has the more powerful connections. Do you really think your backing is as strong as Zhu Jian's?"

Hsu Danian fell silent, contemplating his own family background, which wasn't much more impressive than Ye Luo's. At least he wasn't an orphan, but compared to Zhu Jian, he was out of his league.

"Listen, Pingping, your family is in business too, right? You must know Zhu Jian's dad. Could you possibly speak up for Ye Luo? The situation isn't that serious; there might be room to negotiate," he pleaded.

"Are you out of your mind? It's one thing to be tired of your own life, but why involve me and my family?" Wang Ping looked at Hsu Danian as if he were a fool. "Let me ask you again, will you or will you not sever your ties with Ye Luo?"

As Hsu Danian wavered, a taxi stopped at the entrance of Linhai University, and Ye Luo quickly got out.

Spotting Ye Luo, Hsu Danian rushed over, anxiety etched on his face. "Ye Luo, didn't I tell you to stay away? Why didn't you listen? Zhu Jian is searching for you with his gang."

"Looking for me? That's perfect," Ye Luo said, his face hardening. Zhu Jian had bullied him relentlessly in his previous life, but after a thousand years of trials, Ye Luo hardly gave Zhu Jian a second thought. He had no intention of seeking revenge unless Zhu Jian foolishly sought him out again. If that happened, Ye Luo was more than ready to give him a lesson.

"You must be Ye Luo. Tired of living, are you? Why bring others down with you?" Wang Ping stepped forward, confronting Ye Luo directly.

Ye Luo frowned, recognizing Wang Ping from before. Hsu Danian had made many sacrifices for her, but as far as Ye Luo remembered, their relationship hadn't lasted, with Wang Ping eventually choosing a wealthy heir instead.

Ye Luo frowned slightly upon hearing this. He had some recollection of Wang Ping. In his past life, Hsu Danian had gone to great lengths for this girlfriend, but as far as Ye Luo remembered, their relationship hadn't lasted, with Wang Ping eventually ending up with some wealthy heir.

But Ye Luo wouldn't bring up such matters without cause. Some experiences were for Hsu Danian to go through on his own. As for the way she was speaking to him...

"Wang Ping, what kind of way is that to talk?" Hsu Danian interjected, visibly upset by his girlfriend's harsh words to Ye Luo.

"Ye Luo, Little Ping tends to be blunt. Please, don't take it to heart," Hsu Danian added, his discomfort evident.

Ye Luo nodded in acknowledgment. Hsu Danian was one of the few true friends he had in his previous life, someone who had genuinely helped him, and for that, Ye Luo was deeply appreciative. So, a few sharp words from his girlfriend weren't a big deal to him.

"How did I speak out of turn? Isn't what I'm saying the truth?" Wang Ping retorted with a cold huff, fixing her gaze on Ye Luo. "You're just an orphan with no influence, and you don't even know how to keep a low profile. To think you had the audacity to strike Zhu Jian—you must be tired of living. If you really consider Hsu Danian a friend, you'd do well to keep your distance from now on. Otherwise, you won't just be putting him in danger—you'll be dragging me down too!"

"Wang Ping, enough is enough. Just stop talking!" Hsu Danian finally reached his limit and snapped.