Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 380: Shattered in an Instant

Chapter 380: Chapter 380: Shattered in an Instant

Seizing the rare opportunity, Leng Le swiftly picked up the keys and unlocked the handcuffs from the boss. In that instant, the boss’s aura surged, his physical state was recovering, and his gaze turned extremely sharp.

However, the boss still needed some time to return to his peak. During this time, Leng Le rushed to recover too, but her body ached with every slight movement. She was secretly resentful; Gu Fan had hit her really hard.

The boss glanced at Leng Le, then said, "Why didn’t you tell the truth? Why didn’t you tell Gu Fan how much of what you felt for him was real? If he hadn’t found out, would you truly have married him?"

In response, Leng Le gave a nonchalant smile. "As he said, what’s the point? When he discovered my true face, that was the end of our feelings for each other. From then on, we’d each go our own way and live our own lives."

The boss asked another question, "So how do you feel now that this relationship has ended?"

"Feelings?" Leng Le closed her eyes and let herself feel, then stretched her waist. After a while, she smiled, "Before, I always worried that Gu Fan would find out and we would lose our relationship. Now that I’ve really lost it, it’s not as sad as I thought. I actually feel relaxed; I no longer have to worry if I will lose him every day. I can finally go back to being my true self."

"Let’s hope that’s the case," said the boss. His aura was visible. Despite her carefree expression, it was clear Leng Le was somewhat reluctant to let go. After all, she had also made sacrifices for the relationship and tried in every way to maintain it.

But Leng Le is Leng Le, after all. Having gone through so much, she wasn’t held back by her feelings anymore. Even if she felt reluctance, it would fade with time, and her heart would freeze over once more, bit by bit.

"What do we do now? Do we stop them from achieving eternal life?" Leng Le asked, appearing drained. She had just had a fight with Gu Fan and was in pain all over.

"Of course. Let’s hope we make it in time," the boss stood up, having mostly recovered. A firm will flashed in his eyes, confident that no one could stop him.

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At this time, Gu Fan returned to the group. He looked at Lu Yi, Jie and the others, all battered and bruised; it was evident they had been through a tough fight. He couldn’t resist saying, "You’ve all worked hard. Although you look pathetic having been beaten so badly, you’ve all defeated a strong enemy, a commendable effort indeed."

Jie said irritably, "Fuck you, Gu Fan, where the hell did you run off to just now? You had us looking all over for you."

At this, Gu Fan looked embarrassed. "I’m sorry, I was knocked out and rested for a bit."

"Who would believe that? You were obviously slacking off, that’s not fair," Lu Yi said, adamant not to believe Gu Fan. Everyone else also stared at him with doubtful eyes, making Gu Fan slightly nervous.

At this point, Qin Jia spoke up. "Everyone, come here quickly. It looks like Lin Xi is waking up!"

Upon hearing this, everyone’s gaze shifted. They ran over to check the crystal coffin, letting Gu Fan heave a sigh of relief.

Seeing that everyone had left, Gu Fan immediately switched his nonchalant expression for a gloomy one. His previous behaviour was all an act; he didn’t want anyone to find out.

No one knew just how indignant and unwilling Gu Fan had been on the way back. Even he couldn’t keep track of how many times he’d punched the wall in frustration, constantly questioning himself. What was all the effort and risk he’d taken to get here for? What had he gained in return?

For a woman who didn’t love him, who used him, Gu Fan had risked his life twice, only to be met with increasing hurt each time. It was like this in the foreign land, and it was the same now. It was the same with Lin Xi, and likewise with Leng Le.

Gu Fan had to question his life. What wrong had he done to deserve this kind of treatment? Was pretending to be a fool not a better option?

Thinking of all this, Gu Fan’s frustration and pain surged forth again. He couldn’t suppress it and kicked the wall in venting his feelings.

Suddenly, Gu Fan noticed someone nearby. He turned around with a shock, only to find Su Hui standing there.

Su Hui didn’t seem to be in a good mood, and walked past Gu Fan without even saying a word.

The atmosphere turned awkward, and Gu Fan didn’t know what to say. Until that moment, Su Hui stopped walking. Without turning back to look at Gu Fan, she simply said, "Lin Xi is about to wake up. Let’s go have a look."

"Alright!" Gu Fan responded simply, and then together, he and Su Hui went over.

Under the watch of everyone, the crystal coffin slowly opened, and Lin Xi gradually opened her eyes. There was a slight confusion in her gaze, as if she had forgotten who she was.

Du Changhui was very concerned, "How was it, how was it? Was it successful? What do you feel?"

To that, Lin Xi shook her head, "I don’t feel any different. I haven’t attained immortality."

Hearing this, Du Changhui was crestfallen. He couldn’t believe it, "How is that possible? You must have gotten it wrong."

"I didn’t get it wrong. I am very clear about my body’s condition. I am still the same," Lin Xi said, dousing Du Changhui’s ambitions like a bucket of cold water.

"Impossible, impossible," Du Changhui still refused to accept this result, "Could it be that you didn’t stay in the crystal coffin long enough? Or maybe we didn’t do it right? We shouldn’t have broken down the process. We need to repeat the entire ritual. Let’s go back and immediately bring over those twelve students who were born on the same year, month, and day as you."

Hearing Du Changhui’s words, everyone frowned. He seemed to disregard anything for eternal life, nearly insane. If they let this guy go, who knows what he would do.

"Perhaps the problem is not with the process, but that the crystal coffin has lost its effect after so many years," Lin Xi said, effectively shattering Du Changhui’s remaining hopes.

After a thought, Du Changhui was still persistent, "Regardless, let’s bring the crystal coffin back for research. I refuse to believe it."

Lu Yi looked on and couldn’t help but exclaim, "No way, he’s so adamant?"

Gu Fan whispered, "His ancestors had been pursuing immortality for generations. He was taught that from a young age, and he has dedicated half his life on that pursuit. Just when he was about to achieve it, his efforts were in vain. How could he possibly accept that?"

Seeing his father this way, Du Jun wanted to go and console him but didn’t know what to say. He even noticed that something was off about Du Changhui.