Campus Cultivation Master
Chapter 279 - 0280: Exiting Dragon Soul [Part 2]

Chapter 279: Chapter 0280: Exiting Dragon Soul [Part 2]

Huang Lan stiffened in midair when she heard Chu Feng was withdrawing from Dragon Soul.

"Why? Is it because of me?" Huang Lan asked with a desolate expression.

Chu Feng didn’t deny it, saying, "That is part of the reason."

A tender expression appeared in Huang Lan’s eyes as she softened her tone, saying, "Are you worried about me?"

Chu Feng hesitated for a moment before nodding, saying, "Yes. When Black Bear came to find me, I really wished I could have immediately boarded the ship to find you."

"Pop!"

As soon as Chu Feng finished speaking, he felt two cool lips touch his face lightly, saying, "This is your reward."

Chu Feng was momentarily stunned, touching his own face.

"What, you think your sister is dirty and want to wipe it off?" Huang Lan said sternly.

Chu Feng said, "No, I just wanted my hand to share a bit of this sudden joy."

Huang Lan laughed, "That’s more like it."

Huang Lan paused and said seriously, "Chu Feng, if it’s because of me that you’re leaving Dragon Soul, I hope you won’t go. Undertaking this mission was my choice; no one forced me."

Chu Feng shook his head, saying, "I’ve already decided. Besides, I think you should leave there too if possible. I’ve already won you five hundred million; you can live any life you want."

Huang Lan shook her head firmly, saying, "I won’t leave."

Chu Feng said, "There are people there who want to kill you."

Huang Lan said, "I know. Where there are people, there is Jinghu World. Where there is Jinghu World, there are conflicts of interest. Indeed, some want to kill me, but many more need me. I have never been one to concede. The more they want to kill me, the more I want to stay there."

Chu Feng looked at the determined Huang Lan, asking, "Why do you insist on staying in Dragon Soul?"

Huang Lan said, "I’d say it’s for the country and home, but you probably won’t believe that. But that’s truly what I believe. The founding of Dragon Soul isn’t just about domestic affairs, but also about external hostile forces. I’ve never met my father, only having a grandfather who raised me. He’s an old revolutionary.

He lived through times trampled by iron hooves and often told me if he still had the capacity, he would dedicate everything to this country. I also asked him why. He told me it’s not just about belief. It’s also about seeing more smiles under the sunshine. He doesn’t want because no one stands up, he and his loved ones have to live in pain and humiliation."

For today’s youth, my grandfather’s words might seem empty, but I think he’s right. I have the capability, my beliefs that need protecting, and my loved ones. That’s enough for me. There are indeed problems within Dragon Soul, but the more problems there are, the more we are needed. I believe those willing to sacrifice for this country still outnumber the corrupt."

Huang Lan rarely spoke to Chu Feng with such seriousness, and her words deeply furrowed his brow.

Chu Feng had never considered himself a person of great ambitions—he just wanted himself and his loved ones to be happy and blessed.

But what Huang Lan said was also true. Even if he could protect his loved ones without a country, would they truly be happy and blessed?

Huang Lan looked at Chu Feng, softly saying, "Would you stay and help me if you’re really worried about me?"

Chu Feng hesitated for a long time and finally said, "All right. You have convinced me. I don’t want my family and friends to live under such a shadow either."

Upon hearing Chu Feng retract his decision to leave, Huang Lan couldn’t help but beam, then moved closer to Chu Feng, asking, "So do I count as your family? Or just a friend?"

Huang Lan leaned in too close and purposely leaned forward.

"Cough, cough, whatever you want to be," Chu Feng coughed awkwardly.

Huang Lan embraced Chu Feng’s arm, saying, "Then I want to be family, and the closest kind at that."

Chu Feng nodded, saying, "Okay! Whatever you say!"

Huang Lan chuckled, "I just love this shy side of you, little guy."

Chu Feng frowned, saying, "I told you, stop calling me little guy from now on!"

Huang Lan gave Chu Feng a sideways glance, saying, "I’ll call you little guy. At worst, you’ll hit me a few times, but you won’t really hurt me."

’Creak!’

’Creak!’

Chu Feng’s teeth were audibly grinding, but he really had no way to deal with Huang Lan.

"By the way, what exactly is the relationship between Tributor Zhang and He Sheng?" Huang Lan suddenly asked.

Chu Feng said, "Let go of me first, then I’ll tell you."

Huang Lan looked at Chu Feng, laughing, "Alright, I’ll let you go."

Chu Feng took a deep breath and said, "Master never told me what exactly his relationship with He Sheng is. He only said that if I’m ever in trouble, I could mention to He Sheng that I am his disciple, and He Sheng would cooperate with me fully. It seems Master must have helped him with a big favor before."

Huang Lan shifted to a more comfortable position, asking, "Then why didn’t you mention your connection with Tributor Zhang right from the start?"

Chu Feng said, "If I had mentioned Master right away, do you think He Sheng would have treated us like this? Moreover, if I didn’t show my own strength, even if He Sheng cooperated with us, it would be only for the sake of my master, not genuine cooperation."

Pausing, Chu Feng continued, "And I’m leaving Dragon Soul, but I know you won’t. That’s why I helped you find a background you could use."

Huang Lan was visibly moved, saying, "So you were helping me build my own power base. You are really good to me."

"Thump, thump, thump!"

As they were talking, there was also a knocking at the door.

"Who is it?" Chu Feng called out.

"Mr. Chu, Miss Huang, the boss has asked me to invite you over, as there are urgent matters to discuss." Dice’s voice came from outside the door.

Chu Feng said, "Okay, I got it."

After Dice left, Huang Lan also got up, her eyes twinkling with intelligence, saying, "Didn’t they say dinner? Why are they calling us over at noon?"