Ling Xue felt a wave of unhappiness wash over her as she watched Leng Ao rush off to annoy Lin Jiajia once more. Once upon a time, she was the only one in his heart. Now, he was fixated on that insignificant girl, that ant.
This was definitely not a good sign.
Determined to regain control, Ling Xue sought out the other two princes. She was in urgent need of human vital energy, and these princes had always been eager to follow her around. Why would she turn away potential sources of energy that were practically delivering themselves to her?
Meanwhile, Leng Ao had found Ning Shu, who was deep in her studies. Despite the difficulties, she was trying her best to absorb the material.
As he approached stealthily, Leng Ao aimed a kick at her desk. But just as his leg extended, Ning Shu swiftly kicked his knee.
Leng Ao smirked internally. So she was on guard now. He quickly dodged her attack. After all the losses he had suffered, did she really think he would fall for the same trick again? She was underestimating him.
Recently, he had been diligently honing his hand-to-hand combat skills. There was no way he would be bested by a girl again.
Seizing the moment, Ning Shu grabbed Leng Ao's arm and threw him over her shoulder once more. As he lay on the ground, fury surged within him. Was this woman a giant? How could she possess such strength?
Ning Shu dusted off her hands and looked down at him. "I'm telling you, don't provoke me."
Leng Ao took in Ning Shu's indifferent expression, realizing he didn't matter to her at all. In her eyes, he was completely insignificant. Why was she so calm in his presence? There was none of the adoration he was used to seeing from other girls.
He recalled how Lin Jiajia used to follow him, her eyes filled with affection. Now, there was nothing but indifference.
Leng Ao was confused by his feelings. He sensed a chilling detachment from her that left him unsettled.
Ning Shu was too lazy to care about Leng Ao's thoughts. Even if she knew, she'd just roll her eyes. All these people were just complete morons.
Leng Ao dusted himself off and lifted his chin, trying to regain his composure. "I've warned you before, don't bother Ling Xue, or you'll pay for it."
Ning Shu raised an eyebrow. Was he mentally unstable? She barely had time to deal with Ling Xue, yet here was Leng Ao, constantly pestering her.
"The one buzzing around me like a mosquito is you. Could it be that you've fallen in love with me? Is that why you keep coming here? Are you too shy to confess, so you resort to this annoying method to get close to me?"
Ning Shu was just venting her frustration, annoyed that Leng Ao wouldn't leave her alone. She wanted to focus on her studies!
Ace Academy had a lot of courses and a wealth of knowledge to absorb. Ning Shu was determined to soak it all up like a sponge. Every bit of knowledge was valuable, even if she didn't fully grasp it now; it would pay off in the future.
But Leng Ao's reaction to her words was overblown, as if she had struck a nerve. He began to laugh, his expression one of disbelief and outrage, his finger trembling as he pointed at her.
"Like you? How could I ever like you? Look at yourself! You're stronger than most men and—let's be honest—pretty ugly. Lin Jiajia, you're in a delusional fantasy. There's no way I'd ever like you. I'd sooner fall in love with a dog than with you!"
Ning Shu thought, What's got you so worked up? Fool.