Her skin and collarbone were illuminated by the wings and halo behind her, appearing almost translucent, with even the veins under the skin faintly visible. The rounded butterfly bones on the Maiden's back were also vaguely apparent beneath her dress.

A few glistening sweat beads dotting her skin due to the heat released a hint of fragrance, enveloping her in a youthful and pleasant scent, akin to sweet apples.

The sweet fragrance, combined with the smoky danger that Vishdair emanated, surprisingly formed a kind of inexplicable harmony.

Sakota and Sakaz.

[Law-Seeking Angel] and [Bursting Demon].

Two high-quality Beautiful Maiden were currently playfully tussling right before Lin Guang.

It must be said, they indeed exuded the youthful energy of active female university students, making Lin Guang's usually occupied mind momentarily relax.

Remyu stuck her tongue out, finally playing her trump card: "Oh dear, can't I admit my mistake? I'll treat you to homemade maple sugar cookies!"

And so, amidst a charmingly sweet aroma, the rowdy group finally settled down, enjoying the sweets Remyu took out from the Spatial Spiritual Artifact.

Just a moment ago.

Remyu and Vishdair had just walked out of the classroom not long before and quite naturally mingled with Lin Guang's group, who were picking up Vishdair and preparing to head home.

It seemed she had certainly done this a few times before.

As for why Remyu was getting along with Lin Guang's group…

The answer was simple.

Fun fact.

As Sakota, Remyu's interests and specialties actually overlapped significantly with those of Vishdair, who was Sakaz.

For example, both excelled at shooting.

And both loved explosions.

Although Remyu seemed to have been strictly protected within Fusang Country, not allowed to perform overly dangerous actions... After stepping outside and enrolling at Longteng University in Coastal City, no one could restrict her on what courses to enroll in.

Naturally liberated.

She was inherently similar to Vishdair, someone who loves chaos and trouble.

As a result, at least two-thirds of the courses Vishdair attended had Remyu present.

And several of her other classes coincided with Lin Guang's.

Therefore, seeing each other daily, plus her inexplicable sociability and cheerful disposition... Perhaps partially influenced by the Heart of Terra.

Trying not to mix together was nearly impossible now.

Vishdair crunched audibly on the cookies, savoring the taste of maple sugar spreading in her mouth, muttering, "I really wonder what you're always happily smiling about every day."

"What am I smiling about?"

The red-haired Maiden tilted her head, her halo moved with it, revealing a delighted grin: "Many things, really."

Counting on her fingers, she said: "The courses at Longteng University are fun, the meals are delicious, the scenery is beautiful..."

Remyu's golden eyes glanced at the three Maidens, finally resting on Lin Guang, openly expressing her interest, then her smile narrowed her eyes into charming crescents.

She reached out, posing a 'V' sign by her head: "And of course, making such prestigious friends like you all, it's simply perfect!"

"..."

Vishdair glanced at her and then at Lin Guang, who never expressed himself openly, increasingly convinced this annoying Sakota definitely had ulterior motives.

Feeding snacks daily to win favor and lower defenses, perhaps?

No way!

"But speaking of which, these past few days at the start of school have been truly eventful."

Lin Guang raised an eyebrow: "What's been eventful?"

"The forums are filled with lots of discussions, the atmosphere is quite tense, haven't you seen?"

Lin Guang paused, exchanged a glance with Chelina.

During this initial school period, he had been busy with his own matters, not engaging in the campus or external rumors.

Remyu quickly finished the cookie in her hand, took out her phone, and showed it to the four: "Some people keep fueling the fire, posting to stir up debates, comparing students' strengths and such."

"If it was just nonsense, it wouldn't matter, but the analysis seems surprisingly authoritative, with convincing arguments, blending regions and influences, sparking great interest."

"Finally, even the involved parties couldn't resist getting drawn into challenges, which has happened multiple times already."

"Even the runner-up from this year's Yue Shui Province competition, Qing Cheng, was successfully instigated into challenging a senior from fourth-year."

On Remyu's phone screen, several thread titles caught the group's eyes.

[Just a passerby, not provoking, feels like the new Martial Spirit Master path of the Qing family has more potential than these ancient martial arts teachers at school, at least in Coastal City]

[Rational discussion, can Zuo Yu defeat Wang Teng? Seems like the backing forces aren't on the same level.]

Lisa couldn't help but comment: "... They're so boring."

Vishdair expressed a speechless look: "All these annoying posts, if I were a moderator, I would've banned them permanently long ago."

Chelina, however, softly spoke up: "Actually, many people enjoy this kind of thing."

"In the past... I've seen some families, conflicts often started because of damaged reputation, which also affected their interests."

Not to mention how loving a fight is indeed a human instinct.

Those who enter the Great Xia Eight Great are geniuses among geniuses.

Moreover, the talent this year has particularly high value, and many are key figures cultivated by their respective forces, even future successors.

Each one is undoubtedly a future True Master candidate.

In other words, they don't merely represent themselves but also the face of their backing forces.

Choosing Longteng University uniquely among the Eight Great undoubtedly implies most forces behind them intend to dabble in Coastal City's unique environment.