Chapter 281: Royal Invitation
On the bridge of the spaceship, Sun Xiangren and Zhao Xueming looked at the situation inside the huge cockpit on the virtual screen and could not help but shake their heads and laugh.
“These young people are so angry. They want to fight at the slightest disagreement.” Sun Xiangren waved his hand and called a staff member over, “Go, stop them. The test has just ended. Don’t cause any trouble.”
Seeing the staff leave after receiving the order, Zhao Xueming smiled and said, “Old Sun, you don’t have to be so nervous. They’re just children. We should let them cause more trouble so that they can grow faster in the future.”
Sun Xiangren glared at him.
“You make it sound good. The test has just ended, and many people are staring at this place. If anything happens, how do you want me to deal with it?”
“Isn’t it better to cause trouble? This is a conflict between Feng Mingxi and the top scorer of the test, as well as Chu Nan who is also being watched by others. Moreover, it even involves Angie Prairie. Moreover, from the looks of the situation just now, something seems to have happened between Chu Nan and Angie Prairie. Tsk tsk… What a good topic. It will definitely allow our academy to receive more attention. Such a good publicity opportunity is usually impossible to obtain.”
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Seeing Zhao Xueming’s excited expression, Sun Xiangren knocked his head in pain.
“Old Zhao, stop causing trouble here. Help me think of a way to deal with the Declan Empire.”
Hearing Sun Xiangren mention the Declan Empire, Zhao Xueming immediately stopped smiling and his expression became serious.
“What request does the Declan Empire have?”
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“Their request is very simple. They want us to send three people from this batch of students to participate in their royal invitation next year. They did not specify who they are and let us arrange it ourselves.”
“An invitation from the royal family…” Zhao Xueming frowned slightly. He thought for a moment and forced a smile, “This is actually not a bad thing. Those who can participate in the invitation of the royal family are all super geniuses of the entire Milky Way. This proves that our Star Cloud Academy’s Martial Arts Branch has already been recognized by the royal family and can be ranked in the entire Milky Way.”
“You make it sound so easy. Who will be sent?”
“Of course we’ll choose the strongest three. Is there any other choice?” Zhao Xueming pointed at the cabin of the spaceship on the virtual screen, “In my opinion, if nothing unexpected happens, it’ll be Feng Mingxi, Angie Prairie, and Rudy Karl.”
“What? You’re not talking about Chu Nan now?” Sun Xiangren glanced at him.
Zhao Xueming smiled awkwardly, “Isn’t there only more than a year left? At that time, it’ll be a problem for Chu Nan to break through the Cosmic Heaven’s Gate. How can he participate?”
“It’s good that you know.” Sun Xiangren snorted, “But the main problem now is not this, but… you know.”
Zhao Xueming’s expression sank. After a moment of silence, he nodded and sighed, “I understand. Although participating in the royal invitation of the Declan Empire can be said to be an honor and a chance to obtain very great benefits, it’s a powerful opportunity for every martial artist who participates. However… it’s also very dangerous…”
“Yes. It’s precisely because it’s very dangerous that I can’t decide what to do now. If we send out our strongest three students and something happens to them, wouldn’t it be a waste of the super geniuses of our Earth Federation? However, if the students sent are not strong enough, it’s even more dangerous.” Sun Xiangren suddenly gritted his teeth and shook his head, “If there’s really no other way, we can only reject the request of the Declan Empire and give up on the next cooperation.”
Zhao Xueming’s expression changed slightly, “Old Sun, think carefully. The cooperation of the Declan Empire is a good opportunity that you can’t ask for. What if you give up and there’s no such opportunity in the future?”
“Then what do you think we should do?” Sun Xiangren spread out his hands.
Zhao Xueming pondered for a long time before speaking.
“Why don’t… we use a year to choose some students with suitable conditions from this batch? Then, we’ll tell them about this in advance and let them understand the danger. Then, we’ll let them decide whether to go or not. What do you think?”
Sun Xiangren frowned and thought for a moment before sighing helplessly.
“This is the only way for the time being.”
After saying that, he looked at the virtual screen. The tense situation in the cabin of the spaceship had already returned to its calm appearance because of the staff he had sent.
“I hope a few outstanding students can appear in this group.”
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Rudy Karl, Feng Mingxi, and the others had just returned to their seats when Angie Prairie directly jumped in front of Chu Nan and said with a smile, “Heh, Chu Nan, I haven’t congratulated you yet. Congratulations on obtaining the eighth place.”
“It’s not like I’m first. What’s there to congratulate?” Chu Nan rolled his eyes and looked around. He discovered that all the other examinees were looking over with strange expressions and ambiguous gazes. He immediately understood what was going on, “Cough… Angie Prairie, it’s not good for you to come over like this… I suggest you return to your seat.”
“Why? What’s wrong?”
Chu Nan pointed to the left and right. “Look, aren’t you afraid that others will misunderstand?”
“Misunderstanding?” Although Angie Prairie lacked common sense, it did not mean that she was stupid. She looked around and thought for a moment before immediately understanding, “Oh, I understand. You’re afraid that they’ll misunderstand that I’m your girlfriend, right?”
Chu Nan helplessly slapped his forehead.
This fellow was so straightforward.
“Yes, that’s right. It’s fine if I’m a man. If you’re misunderstood like this, it won’t be good for your reputation, right?”
“What’s wrong with that? What does it have to do with my reputation?” Angie Prairie looked confused. “Even if I’m really your girlfriend, there’s no problem, right?”
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After a pause, she suddenly clapped her hands and revealed an enlightened expression.
“I understand. Actually, you’re afraid that others will misunderstand, right? You’re worried that others will treat me as your girlfriend and embarrass you?”
“Cough… cough, cough…”
Chu Nan nearly spat out a mouthful of water. Although he forcefully endured it, he could not help but cough.
“I… I say, you… what are you thinking?” Chu Nan finally stopped coughing and looked at Angie Prairie in a sorry state, “Why do you think I’m embarrassed?”
“Because you seem to mind being misunderstood about our relationship,” Angie Prairie said matter-of-factly. “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with being treated as your girlfriend. Then, you can only say that you don’t want others to think that way.”
“Wait! Angie Prairie, what did you say?” Chu Nan asked in surprise.
“I said you seem to be very concerned…”
“The last sentence.”
“Oh, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with being treated as your girlfriend, so only you…”
Chu Nan blankly looked at Angie Prairie and confirmed that she was not joking. He could not help but say, “Hey, do you know the meaning of the word ‘girlfriend’?”
Angie Prairie glared at him and said in slight anger, “No matter how ignorant I am, I still know this. Isn’t a girlfriend… isn’t she… is…”
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Seeing that she was tongue-tied and could not say anything, Chu Nan sighed and rubbed his forehead, thinking that he had indeed thought too much.
This fellow still lacked common sense as usual.
“Alright, don’t think about those things. In any case, you’re already here. With so many people watching, there’s nothing we can do about misunderstanding our relationship,” Chu Nan said helplessly, “Tell me, why are you looking for me?”
Angie Prairie immediately forgot about the problem she was struggling with and said excitedly, “Have you forgotten? I told you before that I’ll bring you to see my master after the test.”
“Supremacy Oville?”
“That’s right. You promised me that you would see her. You can’t go back on your word,” Angie Prairie said with a smile. “I just contacted Master. She said that she’ll leave immediately and arrive on Earth in about four days. After we reach Earth, you can stay for a few more days. When Master comes, I’ll bring you to see her.”
“Four days?” Chu Nan calculated in his mind.
After the entrance test of Star Cloud Academy ended, school naturally did not start immediately. Instead, it would only officially start at the beginning of February. Therefore, there was still more than half a month before the end of the test to officially enter the academy, allowing new students like him who had passed the test to prepare.
He originally planned to return home to the Purple Cloud Planet and make some preparations before rushing to Earth two days before school started.
Now that he wanted to see Supremacy Oville, it was not a problem to stay for a few more days.
“Alright.” Chu Nan nodded.
Seeing that Chu Nan agreed, Angie Prairie immediately waved her fists happily.
“That’s great! In that case, Chu Nan, you’re not allowed to leave my side in the next few days on Earth. Otherwise, I won’t be able to find Master when she comes. Right, let’s take this opportunity to play around in the next few days? Although I’ve come to Earth a few times in the past, I’ve always accompanied Master to run around and have never seriously walked around. Now that you’re here, let’s tour it properly. What do you think?”
Looking at Angie Prairie’s excited expression, how could Chu Nan say no?
On second thought, if they were not a couple in the eyes of outsiders, after spending a few days alone with Angie Prairie and playing around, what else could they be?
However, on second thought, Chu Nan could only smile bitterly.
Angie Prairie probably did not have any thoughts about this…