Chapter 954 - 953: He Just Wants to Protect This Woman

When Qin Xin’s sharp retort came out, Little Douding finally understood why yesterday, given the preciousness of the Spiritual Pearl, she would give one to those despicable guys.

It turned out it wasn’t a reward for them, but a test of their human nature.

If there was even a bit of greed in their hearts, they would certainly fight fiercely over this single Spiritual Pearl, resulting in numerous injuries and deaths.

Sister Xin achieved this infighting without lifting a finger or putting in any effort.

His admiration and respect for Qin Xin deepened once more.

The boy, cornered by Qin Xin’s retort, turned red, stiffened his neck, and could only vehemently deny, "I didn’t, I didn’t do anything, you’re falsely accusing me..."

Jing Zhichen walked over with a stern face, "If that’s the case, how did you get the Spiritual Pearl in your hand? If you have the ability to hunt Red Wolves, why don’t you give us a live demonstration? Then we’ll naturally believe you."

The boy stammered and stuttered; how could he have any wolf-killing skills?

He merely manipulated his companions, obtained the Spiritual Pearl, and intended to join Jing Zhichen’s team, scheming in hopes of surviving until the exam ended to secure an admission qualification.

Had he not run into Qin Xin again, he wouldn’t have been exposed.

How despicable that Young Master Jing actually believed this woman’s words.

Isn’t it said that Young Master Jing is incredibly proud and aloof?

Even Little Douding’s sister, a rather pretty beauty, tried to flirt her way into Group 1 with Young Master Jing at the start of the exam, only to be sternly refused.

Yet now he’s treating this woman so differently...

When Jing Zhichen saw the boy couldn’t answer, he mercilessly said, "Leave our team immediately, you’re on your own."

He actually cruelly kicked him out with no reprieve!

The boy glared at Qin Xin resentfully. Though Young Master Jing was heartless, the real culprit was this woman. If he found an opportunity, he would surely seek revenge on her...

"Ugly freak, don’t get too smug. You’ll bring misfortune to the young master, just wait and see."

Reluctantly, he left the team and headed deeper into the forest.

None of the onlookers dared to speak ill of Qin Xin anymore, given the lesson just now, who would dare?

Young Master Jing’s intentions couldn’t be clearer, he meant to protect this woman.

Even though this woman is a bit ugly...

Qin Xin, at ease and composed, joined the team with Little Douding.

Worried she might be unhappy, Little Douding whispered, "Sister Xin, I think you’re super beautiful, way prettier than my sister. Besides, I quite like green."

Qin Xin touched the part of her forehead hidden by the brim of her cap.

Hmm, she didn’t recall putting on ugly makeup.

What green, what ugly?

Without a mirror in the forest, she couldn’t be sure if her appearance had changed somehow.

The team continued moving forward, their goal being a nearby valley. If they could reach it smoothly, set up a bonfire, and arrange for sufficient students on watch to monitor for any signs of night eagles, they should be able to sleep well tonight.

However, just a few hundred meters down the road, they heard chaotic, reckless footsteps behind them, trampling the fallen leaves with a rustle, rushing toward them.

"Why are you back? Young Master Jing already kicked you out of the team!" the crowd frowned, at the male classmate who had returned.

But the boy had a strange smile, "If I’m going to die, we die together! You took in that treacherous woman but drove me away!"

Jing Zhichen frowned.

Qin Xin looked indifferently at the boy’s back, "He must have brought the night eagles over."