Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 497 - 350: She Turned Out to Be a Mage

Li Xin felt her cheeks heat up slightly upon hearing this, shot you a glance, and hurriedly turned her head away, pretending to be calm as she said, "I’ll carry it." Her voice trembled a little, clearly due to nervousness and shyness.

"Are you sure?" Luo Chen laughed, seemingly pleased with Li Xin’s reaction.

"I am sure!" Li Xin answered resolutely, fearing that Luo Chen would change his mind. Although she felt a bit shy and uneasy, her trust and reliance on Luo Chen outweighed her feelings. At this moment, she chose to believe in Luo Chen, trusting that he could safely lead her back to the tribe.

"Alright, hop on!" Luo Chen adjusted his mindset, half-squatting in front of Li Xin. His tone became serious and earnest, clearly ready to set off.

Li Xin endured the pain and carefully climbed onto Luo Chen’s shoulders. She clung to his neck with one hand and gripped the huge handle of the Black-Backed Long Saber with the other, afraid she might fall off. Although she tried her best to remain calm, she couldn’t conceal the tension and anxiety in her heart.

For a long time, Li Xin had been somewhat arrogant and conceited. She looked down on those around her from an elevated position, always believing she was the best and most outstanding one. Yet at this moment, as she clung to Luo Chen, she realized her insignificance and helplessness. She discovered that she, too, needed help from others, that she also had a vulnerable side.

And the image of Luo Chen in her mind began to change subtly. She once thought Luo Chen was just an ordinary person of the martial world, but now she found that he had an indescribable aura and charm. His confidence, his composure, and his strength all left Li Xin feeling shocked and admiring. She couldn’t help but start reassessing her views and evaluation of Luo Chen.

"Yes. By the way, are you also a mage?" Luo Chen suddenly asked, breaking the silence between them. His tone carried a hint of curiosity and probing, as if he were very interested in Li Xin’s identity.

Li Xin was slightly taken aback, not expecting Luo Chen to ask this question suddenly. She hesitated for a moment but ultimately nodded her head, answering, "Yes, I am also a mage."

Luo Chen didn’t show much reaction after hearing this; he simply nodded lightly to acknowledge, "So you are also a mage, no wonder there’s such an aura about you. I was blind not to see it before, how disrespectful of me."

"How do you know these things?" Luo Chen’s inquiry contained an imperceptible amount of curiosity.

Li Xin glanced at him, a bit smug in her expression, and slowly said, "The secret manual clearly states that only a mage can master the Yi Arrow Skill. This isn’t some big secret; anyone with some basic knowledge knows it."

Upon hearing this, Luo Chen’s lips curled into a smile with an indiscernible meaning, "Hmph, you knew and still asked. It seems you are quite interested in the Yi Arrow Skill."

"Of course," Li Xin’s curiosity was piqued, and she leaned closer to Luo Chen, asking expectantly, "By the way, have you actually learned the Yi Arrow Skill? Can you show me?"

Luo Chen gently shook his head, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes, "Although I’m not a mage, in my view, the Yi Arrow Skill is just child’s play."

"Blowhard!" Li Xin clearly didn’t believe him; she pursed her lips and mocked, "Not a mage, yet can learn the Yi Arrow Skill? What a tall tale."

Luo Chen wasn’t bothered by her sneer; he simply chuckled lightly and said nothing more. He turned around, gazing into the distance, as if searching for something.

Suddenly, he grabbed Li Xin’s waist and stated seriously, "Alright, hold on tight, we are setting off now..."

Before Li Xin could react, Luo Chen shot forward like an arrow off the string. She barely had time to let out a scream: "Ah..."

The strong wind hit her face like a knife. Li Xin couldn’t keep her eyes open against the fierce wind, holding onto Luo Chen tightly, fearing she would be flung off. She had never experienced such terrifying speed, only feeling as though the surroundings were rapidly retreating, one massive sand dune after another effortlessly left behind.

The scorching air of the desert rushed at them, and everywhere she looked, there was only the rolling black clouds and the occasional flash of a tuft of grass or a cactus. Luo Chen, however, ran like an untiring machine, galloping through this harsh environment.

The initial shock and novelty quickly gave way to intense jostling. Li Xin’s wounds throbbed painfully from the constant bumping; she gritted her teeth, striving to endure the penetrating pain. As time passed, her injured arm grew increasingly tired.