Chapter 273: She Always Felt a Gaze Constantly Staring at Her, Making Her Uncomfortable All Over
Chapter 273: Chapter 273: She Always Felt a Gaze Constantly Staring at Her, Making Her Uncomfortable All Over
Yun Sheng acutely sensed Si Jin’s tension. Her heart softened, and she snuggled a little closer to him.
Leaning against his arm, she slipped her fingertips into his palm and gave it a gentle scratch.
"Don’t be nervous. He couldn’t see my face clearly in the dream, and his spiritual power was very stable. Nothing happened between us."
Si Jin reflexively tightened his grip on her hand. Although his stiff shoulders relaxed slightly, his heartstrings remained taut.
"Did he say anything, then?"
Whether it was himself, Bai Ye, or Xing Che, they had all entered Yun Sheng’s dreams. Because of that, they had all fallen for her, trying with all their might to stay by her side.
Now that Mo Chen had also entered her dreamscape, did it mean he would also be attracted to her? Would he also come to snatch his Little Guide away?
At the thought of this, a faint sense of possessiveness and jealousy welled up in Si Jin’s heart.
Yun Sheng shook her head gently, recalling the scene in her dream. "He said my spiritual power was very unique and hoped I could go to his research institute for a comprehensive examination. I could tell he really wanted to study my spiritual power. But I refused right then and there, and he didn’t pester me about it."
At the time, in the dream, her spiritual power had momentarily lost control and subconsciously entangled with Mo Chen’s. Yet, from beginning to end, Mo Chen had maintained his restraint and did not respond to the advance.
This sense of propriety actually surprised her a little.
Si Jin’s gaze flickered, the solemnity in his eyes undiminished. He asked again, "You refused? Then why did you agree this time when Bai Ye suggested you go see him?"
Yun Sheng blinked, her fingertips lightly stroking his palm. Her tone carried a touch of slyness and certainty.
"Well, seeing how worried all of you were when I fainted last time, I really do want to find out what exactly is going on with my spiritual power. Besides, he’s someone Bai Ye introduced. If any problems actually crop up, I’ll just let Bai Ye handle them."
Bai Ye was the Star Alliance War God, after all. His power and strength were undeniable. Even if Mo Chen wanted to expose her secrets, he would have to weigh whether he could bear the consequences of angering Bai Ye first.
"Mm," Si Jin replied in a calm tone, though a glint of chilling murderous intent flashed through his eyes. "If that Mo Chen dares to leak your secret, I’ll find a way to take care of him."
Yun Sheng’s spiritual power was too unique. Not only could it help High-level Sentinels channel their rioting spiritual power and stabilize their minds, but it could even repair the cracks in a Sentinel’s damaged spiritual landscape.
If the higher-ups of the Star Alliance and the Tower were to learn of this, those profit-driven individuals would definitely imprison her. They would force her to endlessly channel the spiritual power of those High-level Sentinels, reducing her to a mere tool with no peace for the rest of her days.
The mere thought of the consequences of Yun Sheng’s secret being exposed intensified the murderous intent in Si Jin’s eyes, and the air pressure around him dropped once more.
He could never allow such a thing to happen. Even if it cost him everything, he had to protect her!
Faintly sensing Si Jin’s unease, Yun Sheng suddenly leaned over and placed a gentle peck on his slightly cool lips.
"Alright, alright, don’t overthink it, and don’t worry too much. We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. If an unresolvable problem really does occur, the worst-case scenario is that we just run. My spiritual power has improved a lot now. Even if we leave the Capital Star and go to another galaxy, we’ll definitely be able to live well."
Si Jin stiffened. The murderous intent in his eyes faded instantly, replaced by an overwhelming wave of tenderness and heartache.
He lowered his head and gently kissed the soft crown of her hair, his voice deep and tender. "Okay. I’ll listen to you."
Although Si Jin agreed softly, a trace of imperceptible heaviness was hidden in his eyes.
He was currently a wanted criminal hunted by the Star Alliance and the Tower. Even if they fled to another galaxy, they still wouldn’t be able to escape the interstellar arrest warrants and the endless pursuit.
He didn’t want Yun Sheng to follow him into a life of hiding and constant fear. He couldn’t bear to let her suffer even the slightest grievance.
Unless... he could completely eliminate those troubles, allowing him to stand openly by her side and protect her in peace for the rest of her life.
At the thought of a certain possibility, Si Jin’s gaze sharpened. His turbulent emotions gradually settled, and a newfound determination took root in his eyes.
After breakfast, Si Jin escorted Yun Sheng to the entrance of the Tower.
The hovercar slowly came to a halt. The massive, silver-gray building with cold, sharp lines loomed impressively before them.
Si Jin helped Yun Sheng open the car door and reached out to adjust her collar.
"I’ll be waiting for you right outside the Tower. Don’t be nervous. With your current spiritual power, you’ll definitely pass the test smoothly. If anything happens inside—no matter what it is—send me a message immediately, and I’ll rush right in."
"I know, don’t worry," Yun Sheng nodded with a smile. She stood on her tiptoes and placed a light kiss on his cheek. "Once I’m out, we can go grab lunch together."
"Alright." Si Jin chuckled softly, ruffling her hair. "Go on, I’ll be waiting for you."
Yun Sheng turned around and headed toward the entrance of the Tower.
After taking a few steps, she didn’t forget to look back and wave at Si Jin. Only when she saw his gentle response did she turn back and step into the building.
As soon as she walked into the spiritual power testing hall, a cacophony of voices washed over her.
All the Preparatory Guides participating in the program who had returned from Zone 10 without serious injuries had been notified to gather here for a unified spiritual power retest.
With a quick sweep of her gaze, Yun Sheng spotted Li Wen and Cheng Nian not too far away.
Cheng Nian also saw her. Her eyes instantly lit up as she ran over and threw herself into Yun Sheng’s arms.
"Yun Sheng, you’re finally here! I haven’t seen you for two whole days. I missed you to death!"
Held tightly in her embrace, Yun Sheng felt a wave of warmth spread through her chest. Smiling, she raised a hand to pat Cheng Nian’s back. "Mm, I missed you guys too."
Li Wen walked over from the side. Her gaze landed on Yun Sheng’s face as she laughed, "She’s been with me these past two days, chattering away non-stop. My ears are about to go deaf from all her noise. Thank goodness you’re here. Hurry up and share some of the burden for me."
Cheng Nian immediately turned her head and glared at Li Wen, her cheeks puffing out slightly. "I’m not that noisy!"
"Aren’t you?"
Standing by the side and listening to their bickering, the amusement in Yun Sheng’s eyes blossomed, causing her eyes to curve into happy crescents.
Just then, Shen Tang walked in, dressed in a crisp Tower uniform.
She strode straight to the center of the hall and raised a hand, signaling for everyone to quiet down.
"Cadets, first of all, congratulations to everyone on returning safely from Zone 10. The core purpose of this spiritual power retest is to evaluate the results of your training over this period. Those whose spiritual power reaches B-level and above will be officially promoted to Tower Guides; those who achieve D-level and above but do not reach B-level will remain at the Tower for further training, and their progress will be reassessed in a month; those who fail to reach D-level will be directly eliminated from the Preparatory Guide program."
As soon as her voice fell, the hall that had just quieted down exploded into an uproar once again.
"What? We need to be B-level to be promoted? Wasn’t it C-level in the past?"
"This is way too strict! We’re Preparatory Guides! We haven’t been training for that long, and they’re already demanding we reach B-level!"
"Exactly! The requirements are way too high. And anyone who doesn’t reach D-level gets eliminated? How many people are they going to kick out..."
Discussions erupted one after another. The cadets’ faces were filled with shock and anxiety as they muttered complaints about the harshness of the new rules, their tones brimming with unease.
Cheng Nian grabbed Yun Sheng and Li Wen, leaning in to whisper in their ears.
"My God, this is way too hard! I don’t want to get eliminated!"
"It’s indeed much stricter than before. Previously, C-level was enough to become a full member. This time, they’ve raised it straight to B-level..."
Li Wen looked at Yun Sheng and Cheng Nian with some concern.
She herself was originally D-level. Combined with the rigorous training she had undergone recently, reaching B-level shouldn’t be a big problem. However, Cheng Nian and Yun Sheng’s previous levels had been too low. She was afraid that they might face some real difficulties.
Hearing their worried words, Yun Sheng didn’t reply. Instead, she furrowed her brows and subconsciously glanced around.
For some unknown reason, she felt as though a gaze had been fixed on her the entire time, making her whole body feel inexplicably uncomfortable.
But no matter how much she searched, she couldn’t find the source of the stare, as if it were nothing more than an illusion.