Chapter 564: Chapter 351 Simple Way of Thinking_2
Yan Xiaobao had his own life goal. Initially, his hope was to reunite with Li Fen, but as the years passed, he realized that while she occupied an important part of his life, she was still a figure from the past. The reason he wanted to see her was to close a Chapter in his life, one that continued to occasionally trouble him.
When Yan Xiaobao thought of Li Fen, he suddenly saw another woman standing in front of him. She was someone he had known for years. She was proud, yet slightly aloof. She cared for others but often remained quiet. She was gentle and warm, making him feel as though he had finally found the most important part of himself. She was Wang Julong. He remembered how his heart started to race. Yan Xiaobao sighed and looked out the window, thinking that somewhere, this beautiful woman might be waiting for his return. His eyes sparkled once again, filled with determination. He resolved to train as hard as he could, matching the dedication of his body with his unwavering spirit. He trained so fiercely that he would be able to return to Wang Julong and his friends. Feeling nostalgic as he thought of Wang Julong, a twinge of pain formed in Yan Xiaobao’s heart. He couldn’t help but let out a deep sigh, and with his newfound resolve, he opened the door, ready to step into the training field, where he would once more endure hellish training.
Just as he opened the door and was about to step out, he froze in his tracks, spotting Li Meilin standing outside. She was apparently waiting for him to come out. Seeing this, he couldn’t help but frown. While he intended to be respectful to others, he felt unease around this woman. She was far stronger than him, and she obviously knew it. She worked for the Siban Empire and was clearly here to gather information about Divine Origin cultivators.
As a capital resident, Li Meilin had access to any information she desired. She had long heard of the Forest King, and when she discovered that the Divine Domain had over 64 Holy Name Experts, she was astonished. That number equaled the total number of Saints in the other three kingdoms combined.
This was information she very much wanted to report to the Siban Empire. She knew the Empire had sought large swaths of Divine Origin lands for a long time; however, if they were to go to war, Siban would likely cease to exist. She couldn’t allow that to happen, which is why she contemplated any possible way to return to the human world—the world she felt she truly belonged to.
"Yan Xiaobao, your name is Yan Xiaobao, isn’t it?" she asked curiously, her face shining with a smile that seemed somewhat seductive as she stepped closer to the young man. Li Meilin was quite a mature woman. She was aware of her alluring curves and captivating face, ensuring that her figure was revealed just enough as she approached the young man with an enticing smile on her lips.
"I’d really like to be your friend," she said sweetly. "I hope we can grow closer. Why don’t you tell me a little bit about yourself?"
Yan Xiaobao was startled by the girl who was evidently flirting with him. He instinctively stepped back and carefully retreated a few steps, prepared to scoff. He ensured that the woman couldn’t get too close to him. Although she appeared older than Yan Xiaobao, this young man had lived on Earth before, where he had encountered many attractive young women. Becoming the target of another Hui Clan member surprised him to some extent, but he wasn’t easily swayed by women. He politely smiled at her to give her a chance to understand his lack of interest before he began acting rudely.
"Miss Li, I fear you’re wasting your time on me," he said courteously. "I am merely an ordinary member of the Divine Origin Beast Family. I can understand why you might find it strange, considering you’re the only true human here, but I’m afraid I have no time for you, as I must adhere to the rigorous training schedule personally designed for me by the esteemed Wan Qiao."
To remain polite, Yan Xiaobao bowed in respect to the woman, and without giving her a second glance, he walked away, his feet taking him to the training field.
When he arrived at the training field and realized Li Meilin hadn’t followed him, a glimmer of relief appeared in his eyes. While he wouldn’t easily fall for her cheap tricks, he knew her persistence far exceeded his expectations. Though he had been rude the previous day, seeing the woman return earlier this morning made him attempt politeness.
The woman wasn’t following him now, but he felt this was far from over; her persistence was giving him a headache. Despite his desire to leave the Divine Origin Jungle, he wasn’t ready to leave yet. His time in the underground dungeon had taught him that even with Lan Feng by his side, Yan Xiaobao was still weak—extremely weak. If he encountered Zhong Hui again, he knew it wouldn’t end as easily as last time. Yan Xiaobao’s eyes grew cold as he shook his head. Wang Julong’s image resurfaced in his mind, and Yan Xiaobao’s gaze gradually turned resolute. He needed sufficient strength to protect himself and his friends.
Yan Xiaobao stopped dwelling on the matter and began to run. Running was always his first exercise as it warmed his body and prepared his muscles for the grueling training to follow.
Whenever Yan Xiaobao shifted into werewolf form, his physical prowess and cultivation equaled that of a king. His strength rose rapidly; however, Yan Xiaobao’s goal was to reach King-level in human form before rejoining his friends. When he achieved King-level as a human, his werewolf form would advance to the late King-level, capable of fighting early Emperors. At such a level, he would undoubtedly be able to protect his friends in the capital.
Understanding his goal, nothing could deter Yan Xiaobao from working hard. During training, he barely thought about anything happening around him; his focus was entirely on his regimen. Because of this intense focus, he didn’t notice the young woman standing nearby. She unconsciously tapped her chin, her dark storm-like eyes fixed displeasingly on him. Her gaze narrowed, and all she did was watch the young man train, while all the other beasts in the training field paid her no attention, fixated solely on their own training.
Finally, Yan Xiaobao completed his session, only to find the same woman standing before him. This time, her face bore no seductive smile. Instead, an angered expression played across her features—an emotion Yan Xiaobao hadn’t expected.
Looking at him, Li Meilin seemed to have decided to stop playing games, muttering only two words: "Let’s escape."
Hearing these words, Yan Xiaobao raised a brow. However, he too wanted to escape. After some thought, he decided to shake his head, refraining from answering the woman. Instead, he walked right past her, refusing to allow himself to be tempted by her suggestions. Seeing this complete lack of response, Li Meilin’s face turned sourer and more frustrated, but she could do nothing but watch the young man walk away.
As Yan Xiaobao departed, Li Meilin suddenly noticed Wan Qiao standing nearby, a fake smile on her face and her hand raised in a beckoning gesture. She motioned for the young woman to come over.
Though Li Meilin disliked living amongst Wan Qiao and the Beast World, she dared not defy the Forest Queen. She slowly approached the Single-Horned Jasmine Hawk, her heart pounding in her throat from fear that the young man might have informed Wan Qiao about her conduct and proposal to leave.
Wan Qiao’s face remained expressionless, though there was a faint smile on her lips. Her hand continued to beckon Li Meilin closer.
When they finally met, Li Meilin wore an expression of confusion mixed with worry, while Wan Qiao maintained her enigmatic smile. "I hear you want to leave," Wan Qiao pondered aloud, lightly tapping her arm as if lost in thought. "Leaving isn’t impossible," she continued, her words sparking a flicker of hope in the young woman’s eyes. Hope fought against disbelief for a place in Li Meilin’s gaze, her lips parting slightly before closing again. The statement left the woman utterly stunned. Hearing this, Li Meilin’s eyes gleamed with hope and joy. She immediately bowed deeply to Wan Qiao before rushing towards the capital, eager to gather as much information about Divine Origin as possible. As Yan Xiaobao continued his training, she would strive to learn everything she could within Divine Origin, aiming to bring as much knowledge as she could back to Siban.
Li Meilin didn’t notice the smile or subtle expression on Wan Qiao’s face as she left. Wan Qiao’s bright and radiant eyes seemed unconcerned by Li Meilin’s excitement over the escape opportunity, never considering why such permission had been granted.
With Li Meilin now allowed to leave, she ceased trying to draw Yan Xiaobao’s attention. Instead, she immersed herself in gathering information wherever possible.
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