Firefly Journey

Chapter 240 Birds and Fish Take Different Paths (15)

The class reunion, initiated by class monitor Sabrina, arrived as scheduled.

Inside the Broan family's castle, in the place usually used to entertain guests, the students of Class 29 were all present, no more and no less.

Since it was a class reunion, Broan's parents, being quite astute, had long since disappeared.

Sabrina also gave the servants a day off, and she prepared all the food for the banquet herself.

Having received an aristocratic education from a young age, Sabrina is very skillful and can easily cook for ten people without needing anyone's help.

Of course, she didn't trust anyone else to help, especially Paninger, lest a nice dinner turn into a urination session.

In short, you can think of Broan’s banquet hall as St. Louis’s classroom, except that the books are replaced by food, and the people are still the same.

Lin Yuanran, having been invited, quietly stayed in a corner, enjoying the delicious food.

The group chatted casually at first, and after a while, Sabrina said:

"According to the teacher, we're supposed to graduate on our own. The exam might be difficult for the average student, but for us... it'll be a piece of cake..."

Before Sabrina could finish speaking, Paninger somewhat embarrassedly raised his pristine white dragon claw:

"Um... I haven't taken the exam yet."

"Huh?" Sabrina laughed in exasperation. "Don't interrupt me like that."

Okay, I guess I was too naive. Paninger really doesn't treat people like humans.

"You are the exception."

"Oh." The dragon girl smiled, then turned her gaze to Lin Yuanran, looking like a rat in a sewer looking for its mate.

Lin Yuanran completely ignored him. What a joke! Do you think I'm like you? I just haven't studied long enough to graduate yet, not because I failed the exam!

"How long will it take you?" Sabrina asked.

"I'll try harder, and it'll be done in half a month," Paninger said, sounding unsure of himself.

Sabrina said helplessly, "Your teacher gave you a task, half a month? Those people in the Floating City won't wait for you."

"My God! What are you doing!" Fway exclaimed, feigning surprise.

Sabrina had long since mastered the tasks Cassius had given to everyone. Among them, Paninger's dragon blood was being gradually awakened, and her kind lived in the floating city, along with some sky dragons.

At Cassius's suggestion, she needed to stay there for a while, accompanied by Fay.

His main profession is "Wind Mage", and his attributes are quite compatible with the Floating City, making him a good companion.

However, the mystery of the Floating City is second only to the Deathwhisper Grove. Who knows where it might suddenly appear? This time, going with Xia Zuo and the others who have just finished the competition is undoubtedly the best opportunity.

But given Paninger's poor academic performance, he might be left behind.

Lin Yuanran said quietly, "I've met Xia Zuo in the Myriad Shells, and we have some connection. Let me see if I can help you get a date..."

Paninger was overjoyed upon hearing this and said happily, "Thank you, Ario, you are so useful!"

Well then, I don't have anything valuable, so how about I treat you to a small cake?

Lin Yuanran quickly waved his hand: "No need, I want to live a few more years. No, I mean, I appreciate your kindness."

Upon hearing this, everyone smiled.

Sabrina couldn't help but chuckle, and then asked everyone about their plans.

Of the group, besides Lin Yuanran continuing his studies abroad, the Dragon Girl and Fei Wei going to the Floating City, everyone else had their own plans.

Needless to say, Sabrina, as the eldest grandson of the Broan family and the second in line to the head of the family, will definitely take over the family affairs in Yicheng after graduation.

Mirashu had already arranged with Sabrina to work in her family's monster breeding department, where he would feed the monsters and research summoning magic.

Upton was a special case. Cassius suggested that if he really couldn't let go, he should start from scratch in one of the Amelia family's businesses and climb the ladder step by step to carry out a spectacular revenge.

He said this was exactly what he wanted.

These people all clearly intend to stay in Yicheng, which puts Lin Yuanran at ease. As long as they are not far apart, it's fine; he can see them every now and then.

The rest were about to leave the capital of the principality.

Hauglis decided to go to Radiant City to find a suitable way to improve himself.

Allen plans to travel the continent as a free-spirited adventurer, a suggestion also made by Cassius.

Feng Ling was poised and elegant; after revealing her identity as a saintess, she naturally went to the temple.

Lü Jianming was the one furthest away from everyone, but no one felt sorry for him at all.

why?

He went home to inherit the throne, not to suffer. He was incredibly honored!

You should know that even if Sabrina worked diligently and continued to do so, she would eventually only inherit the family headship and become one of the countless leaders of the duchy.

The same goes for the wind chimes. The lives of extraordinary individuals are definitely longer than those of ordinary people, not to mention that the temple master is still in his prime. Whether he can endure it is another matter.

Only Lü Jianming, the Emperor Zhuang was a third-level awakener created through drugs, and he didn't have much talent. Normally, it would only take him thirty or forty years to develop.

Farewell banquets are usually filled with sadness, but the students of Class 29 were not sad at all. Everyone was heading towards a bright future, and at this moment, there was no way they could be associated with sadness.

Cassius's little clay figure was always there; that thing was much faster than letters, making communication very convenient.

Young people can't handle strong liquor; after a few glasses of fruit wine, their heads start to feel dizzy and throbbing.

No one used magic to remove the alcohol; in that case, they might as well not have come to the banquet at all.

Even the longest gatherings must come to an end, and after midnight, everyone had to go home.

There were no buses or carriages available at night, but fortunately, Broan's castle wasn't far from the academy, so Lin Yuanran planned to walk back.

Hauglis and the others had the same idea, but Fengling said, "It's not far anyway, I'll take you back."

Everyone was naturally delighted. The Xu family's beast-drawn carriage was incredibly fast, stopping at the academy gate in just over ten minutes.

After everyone got off the bus and were about to return to their dormitories, they discovered that someone had fallen behind.

Wind Chime said to them, "I need to talk to Ario about something. You two go inside first."

The expressions on everyone's faces instantly became interesting. Oh wow, we already knew you two were having an affair, and now you're not hiding it from anyone?

Feng Ling ignored them, told Lin Yuanran to come with her, and then the two disappeared into the alley.

“I’m leaving tomorrow,” Wind Chime said.

“I know,” Lin Yuanran said. “Keep in touch.”

Leaving was inevitable, and since it can't be changed, all we can do is offer our blessings.

The wind chimes fell silent.

The silence lasted for several minutes, during which the two walked absentmindedly through the dark alley.

“There are some things that even Cassius might not know. If you need help, you can come to me,” Wind Chime suddenly said.

Lin Yuanran's heart skipped a beat, and he said in a very soft voice, "I will."

After a brief exchange, silence fell again, this time lasting for half an hour.

The two circled around and eventually returned to the entrance of St. Louis College, where the Xu family's beast-drawn carriage was parked.

"Then I'll head back now," Fengling said, walking step by step toward the car.

"Have a safe journey." Lin Yuanran's tone had changed; it was trembling.

The wind chimes nodded gently, showing no intention of turning around.

Watching his retreating figure, Lin Yuanran felt incredibly frustrated. He was about to leave, and although he had so much to say, why couldn't he utter a single word?!

He began to hate his own shyness, or rather, his timidity.

The wind chime took another step, but seemed to slow down, as if waiting for something.

Lin Yuanran's heart pounded wildly, and some beautiful memories flashed through his mind.

In Torreg Town, she sat on the tree root by the door reading a book, while Lin Yuanran was busy in the vegetable garden.

In the ancient god's ruins, the two fought side by side, or more accurately, Wind Chime was carrying him, a burden.

In the St. Louis cafeteria, they sat facing each other, and Lin Yuanran could smell her fragrance.

There were many such scenes, which filled Lin Yuanran's mind all at once, almost burying his reason.

People who lose their minds are terrifying; they often do daring things.

Lin Yuanran did just that.

He ran a few steps forward, breathing rapidly.

Hearing footsteps, Fengling turned around and stopped.

"Can I hug you?" Lin Yuanran asked, trembling.

The wind chimes remained expressionless.

Lin Yuanran regretted it as soon as she said it. Who am I? Where am I? What did I do?

After thinking for two seconds, the wind chime gave an unexpected answer.

"can."

Is...is it possible?

Did she agree?

Lin Yuanran felt his face burning. At this point, it was too late to run away, so he could only grit his teeth and go on.

Lin Yuanran leaned forward, his silver hair passing over the girl's shoulder. He wanted to put his hand on her waist, but his reason told him he couldn't do that; if he did, she would hate him.

Seeing that Lin Yuanran's hand did not move, Fengling also placed her hand lightly on his back.

Less than ten seconds later, Lin Yuanran abruptly pulled away and said weakly, "I...I'm going back."

"Ah."

The moment Lin Yuanran turned around, the pressure in his heart was suddenly released, and he felt relaxed all over. He kept walking towards the academy without daring to look back even once.

The wind chime's expression changed, and she smiled softly.

This hardly looks like a hug; they probably didn't even touch each other's hair or clothes.

Why are you even more shy than me?

Fengling turned around and went back into the carriage.

The driver kept his head down, as if hesitating whether to report to his master.

The wind chimes did not issue any warnings, but remained unmoved.

Let them say whatever they want; she neither cares nor wants to. Her interactions with the boy were brief, and even though she did feel a little flutter in her heart, it was still insignificant compared to what she had to do.

The magical beast pulling the cart let out a long howl and disappeared into the night.

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The second volume is finished.