Chapter 549 - Whats Going On With You Today? (2/2)

“Boys and girls should not do anything inappropriate before marriage,” Gu Yue said coldly.

Tang Wulin was baffled. “You didn’t have a problem with it before. Remember all those times you pulled me by the hand?”

Gu Yue’s expression went stiff. She slowly turned her head away from him and looked out the window, refusing to acknowledge him.

Tang Wulin scratched his chin awkwardly. A woman’s heart truly was as turbulent as a stormy sea. Such inexplicable behavior made him want to scream in frustration. It was impossible for him to comprehend the vast machinations of a woman’s mind. He had no other choice but to stay silent and keep to himself.

The cab quickly took them out of Shrek Inner City. The entire drive consisted of awkward silence in which Gu Yue ignored Tang Wulin, and him trying to avoid her ire. This continued until they reached the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda. Once there, Gu Yue paid the driver exited the cab and led the way to the Spirit Pagoda with Tang Wulin rushing to keep up with her. With a flash of her badge, the two of them were granted entry.

Tang Wulin had been busy cultivating ever since he arrived at Shrek Academy, so he hadn’t had a chance to visit the local spirit ascension platform yet. In fact, today he was only here on a whim. He recalled his time in the spirit ascension platform back in Eastsea City, how his team’s combat skills had been honed through countless visits.

The spirit ascension platform was located in the rear of the building, and it took them two different elevator rides to reach it. After passing through two checkpoints, they arrived at a room filled with high-tech equipment, screens lining the walls, and familiar capsules.

“We want to enter the intermediate spirit ascension platform,” Gu Yue said to the staff member in the room.

“Got it,” the staff member answered. They didn’t say anything, but they did raise a curious brow at Tang Wulin.

Tang Wulin leaned over to Gu Yue and whispered, “How much does it cost to enter the intermediate spirit ascension platform here?”

Gu Yue rolled her eyes at him and just entered a capsule.

Tang Wulin furrowed his brow. What’s with her today? Did I do something to upset her? If I knew she was going to be like this, I wouldn’t have even asked to come here. It doesn’t seem like we’ll work well together at the moment. As we are now, how long will we even last in there?

Despite all of Tang Wulin’s reservations, he was already here. It was too late to back out. Besides, the last time he had entered the spirit ascension platform was back in Eastsea City. He was eager to see just how much stronger he was now.

After entering a capsule of his own, the door closed over him. As various instruments scanned him, he shut his eyes, and soon enough, energy fluctuations enveloped him and a wave of vertigo washed over his body. A minute later, the sensation faded. He took a breath of fresh air and opened his eyes to see a verdant forest around him. He had arrived in the spirit ascension platform.

The first thing he noticed was the forest. He could see no difference between it and what he could remember of the spirit ascension platform back at Eastsea City. Then after a quick scan of his surroundings, he saw Gu Yue standing a few meters away from him.

Tang Wulin immediately walked over to stand in front her, guard up and eyes scanning the perimeter for movement. He then began to slowly advance. Although it had been a long time since he came to the spirit ascension platform, his still remained vigilant. A powerful soul beast could attack them at any moment. Caution was key to their survival.

As he was focused on that, Gu Yue just stood there gazing at him from behind. His back was broad and taut with power. His dashing figure left her heart in turmoil. He just looked so reliable.

Tang Wulin had grown over the past half-year. He was taller, his shoulders broader, and his face more handsome. He was young, only fifteen, yet he was nearly two meters tall. His face still contained traces of immaturity, but he already looked like a man. He also possessed strength that earned him the position of class president of the first grade. That only served to make him even more appealing. Countless girls in the first and second grades swooned whenever they saw him. A majority of those girls had made advances toward him. In fact, Gu Yue had even noticed Wu Siduo’s heated gaze fixed upon him at times.

But Tang Wulin was oblivious to all of it. He was too busy with cultivation and blacksmithing.

Gu Yue bit her lip and furrowed her brow. Do I really not know what love is?

It was then that Tang Wulin glanced back at her. She was rooted to her original spot, having yet to take a single step to follow him. Gu Yue’s odd behavior was acceptable outside, but such actions would only put them in danger in the intermediate spirit ascension platform. Danger was always lurking around the corner, and soul beasts would not miss an opportunity to strike.

“Are you okay?” Tang Wulin asked. “You’ve been acting weird all day.”

His voiced snapped Gu Yue out of her stupor, and she walked over to join him.

“Are you okay?” Tang Wulin asked again. He raised his hand to touch her forehead.

Gu Yue quickly brushed his hand aside. “I’m fine.”

Tang Wulin studied her face for a moment, then he turned around and continued to lead the way forward.

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