Originated from mountains and seas, life never ends

Time is like an arrow, the sun and the moon are like a shuttle.

In the blink of an eye, it was time to receive the invitation letter, proving that Jade Academy was qualified to go to Xingchen to participate in the quadrennial Qi Cultivation Competition.

The bet that was made between the two of them that day spread throughout the academy unknowingly, and more and more people placed bets. One tenth of the people thought that it was impossible for Qin Mo and his partner to be together, one tenth thought that it was unlikely this year, and the rest were betting on the next few months of the competition.

There was no other reason, it was mainly because Mo Hanyu's face was too good. Just a few glances from him could make people's hearts beat fast, and whenever he looked at someone directly, his face would turn red and his heart would beat fast. It was a lucky week to be able to say a few words to someone. No one believed that anyone would have the heart to reject his confession.

Even Shen Youge joined the gambling. He seemed to be optimistic about these two people and followed Chen Mo to bet for two months.

Although Qin Xiao, who was completely unaware of the situation, felt a little strange, he could never guess that they had made such an incredible gamble.

It was just strange that when Miao Kaijie and Yin Xihui talked to him about Mo Hanyu, there were always people looking at them as despicable villains.

"It's called a matter of ability!" Miao Kaijie said confidently.

"I didn't do anything. It was just normal communication." Yin Xihui's smile was chilling.

Why do you keep saying these incomprehensible things all day long?

Qin Xiao was puzzled, but fortunately they rarely said these meaningless words, so he wouldn't be too embarrassed.

According to the regulations, each college must have at least two leading instructors responsible for the students' accommodation and transportation. The dean had something to do recently and said that he would have to wait for a while before going over. After discussing with Shen Youge, he asked Qiongqi Taotie to follow. Although the dean had arranged food, clothing, housing and transportation in advance, he was still worried and gave Xia Wu a large bag of crystal stones for her to take care of when the time came.

Qiongqi Taotie refused to be a means of transportation, so they found a flying car pulled by a low-level monster. The flying car had enough space, and there was still plenty of space after everyone sat down.

The luggage and other items were placed in the storage ring. Everyone got on the bus, found a seat, and started to do their own things.

As the car body gradually stabilized, Qin Xiao leaned against the window, looking at the misty scenery, his breathing slowed down, and his eyelids began to feel heavy.

Yin Xihui brewed a pot of tea and read the book he had just found. The sweet and fragrant scent of the spiritual leaves spread throughout the workshop, making people feel refreshed and light.

Qiu Puryue rested her chin on his shoulder and read with him, but it was obvious that her ability to comprehension was not as good as Yin Xihui's, and she would ask a few questions from time to time.

Miao Kaijie and Shen Youge were sitting on a couch by the window playing chess. There was a table on the couch, and the two of them spread out a chessboard, chatting while playing. Tian Miao was curled up beside Shen Youge, staring at the crisscrossing chess pieces on the chessboard with her bright eyes.

Chen Mo sat by the window on Qin Xiao's side, a little distance away from him. He wanted to lie down on the couch and take a nap, but a warm body pressed against him. Xia Wule naturally leaned on him and chatted animatedly with Lan Huaiqiu across from him.

Qin Xiao supported his face with one hand, facing the white mist, and fell drowsy.

Mo Hanyu sat quietly beside him, and seeing that he didn't react, he tentatively leaned his head on his shoulder, waiting anxiously.

Qin Xiao glanced at him. His groggy brain was not quite clear. He didn't realize anything was wrong for a moment and slowly closed his eyelids.

The nervous boy listened to the breathing of the person next to him and gradually relaxed. The faint scent of cedar lingered in his nostrils. In a trance, he returned to his childhood, back to the time when the relationship was not so awkward.

Sleepiness gradually came over him, and Mo Hanyu had no intention of resisting at all. He let himself fall into sleep, and unknowingly his head slid down to his chest.

Feeling a little uncomfortable, Mo Hanyu frowned and wanted to change his position. He snuggled closer to Qin Xiao's arms, but he couldn't find a comfortable spot. He couldn't help feeling a little irritated and his breathing became rapid.

Feeling a furry head moving around in his arms, Qin Xiao narrowed his eyes, his brain felt groggy, and he instinctively raised his hands and pressed the head in his arms onto his legs, letting it rest on his thighs. His fingers stroked the soft hair and accidentally touched the protruding Adam's apple.

He patted the boy's shoulder as if coaxing a child. Mo Hanyu finally found a comfortable position and fell asleep leaning on Qin Xiao's legs.

Realizing that the person in his arms had calmed down, Qin Xiao closed his eyes with peace of mind and continued to sleep.

The two of them were sleeping soundly, completely unaware that their actions had attracted the attention of 80% of the people in the car.

Yin Xihui looked at the peaceful and comfortable atmosphere, and as expected, he shifted his gaze away and took a sip of tea.

Qiu Purue narrowed her eyes and couldn't help but question, "Are they together?"

"Probably not yet." Yin Xihui chuckled.

Shen Youge glanced at the two people opposite him and his smile became even more intense.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk..." Miao Kaijie smacked his lips, "In broad daylight, it's immoral—"

"The child is just taking a nap because he is tired. How is it immoral?" Shen Youge laughed and touched Tian Miao who was sleeping on his legs, and said with a smile.

Miao Kaijie glanced at the boy who was sleeping in an especially well-behaved posture, and curled his lips: "You know the difference yourself."

Shen Youge just smiled and said nothing.

Xia Wuliao and Lan Huaiqiu talked about everything from cultivation to music theory, from mountains and rivers to clothing matching, and they talked until they were thirsty. Xia Wuliao took the water handed to him by Chen Mo, took a sip, and suddenly thought of something.

"correct!"

Xia Wuliao suddenly stood up, snapped his fingers twice, turned around and shouted to the drowsy crowd, "Don't sleep, don't sleep! Get up, get up."

"I forgot, our school uniforms haven't been distributed yet."

The school uniforms piled up like a small mountain in the black boxes, and Xia Wule distributed them one by one.

"This is for boys... There are two sets for girls, one set of pants and one set of skirts. It depends on which one you like."

Qin Xiao took his own set of clothes and opened the box, revealing a black and gold uniform.

The slim-cut, stand-up collar uniform is matte black with dark gold piping and metal decorations, which is both majestic and luxurious. The fabric is wear-resistant, the lining is soft and smooth, and the surface feels frosted. The shoulder line and waist line are slightly tightened, which perfectly outlines the figure.

The front is an asymmetrical slanted design, with three golden chains hanging down on the left side. The collar is inlaid with dark golden thorn pattern embroidery, and a prismatic obsidian collar pin with a cold glow is pinned on the right chest, with a gold-plated edge.

The left shoulder is decorated with a sharp metal shoulder armor, which is carved with fine dragon scale patterns.

A wide black leather belt with a gear-shaped gold buckle and a chain decoration hanging from the waist of the vertically falling trouser legs.

Wearing it on your body is like a dormant gilt light in the dark night, low-key yet faintly oppressive.

"So handsome?" Miao Kaijie whistled and raised his eyebrows at Qin Xiao who was trying on clothes.

Qin Xiao did not button his shirt. He lowered his eyes to look at the tightened sleeves. Hearing the sarcasm in Miao Kaijie's words, he glanced at him.

Mo Hanyu opened it, took a look, and then put it away. He stared at Qin Xiao silently with a dark look in his eyes.

Indeed...very handsome.

Staring at the open chest, Mo Hanyu suddenly remembered the touch he had just leaned on. Unfortunately, he was half asleep at the time and didn't realize it at all, thus wasting this opportunity in vain.

"Wow, so beautiful!"

Suddenly, there was a cry of surprise. Lan Huaiqiu unfolded the school uniform skirt unique to girls in surprise. The upper body was the same main color, and the sleeves were cut to the forearms, wide and refreshing. The pleated skirt on the lower body fell to the knees, clean and neat without affecting the movement. The pleats were inlaid with gold-plated silk threads, and densely embroidered with ancient and beautiful characters.

Lan Huaiqiu changed it and took a look, then nodded with satisfaction.

"Does it look good?"

With some anticipation, Lan Huaiqiu looked at the dazed Miao Kaijie.

Miao Kaijie stared at it for a while, then suddenly looked at Xia Wule in shock, "It's not fair! Senior sister."

Xia Wuliao was showing Chen Mo the dress she had just changed into. Seeing her earlobes turn red, she was about to tease her, but when she heard her words, she calmly asked, "What's wrong?"

"Why do girls have two sets, but we only have one!" Miao Kaijie said righteously, "And you have skirts, why can't we have them?!"

Everyone:...

For a moment, many deadly gazes converged on Miao Kaijie. The culprit seemed unaware and continued to argue: "Aren't you biased?"

Even though he knew he was just being rude, Chen Mo couldn't help but want to scold him: "Can you——"

Say less?

If you're shy, just shut up. Why do you have to be so rude?

Xia Wule's eyes suddenly lit up.

"I knew you were going to say that!!!"

Xia Wule was extremely excited. She turned around suddenly, and a dazzling smile appeared on her beautiful face.

The young men suddenly had an ominous premonition—

"I specially prepared it for you!" Xia Wuyi smiled slyly and took out a few clothes from her hiding. "Look, I picked them specially!"

Everyone:…………

Suddenly I had a headache and my eyes became suffocated.

"You really understand me - hahaha!" Xia Wule looked at the people with livid faces and laughed until he couldn't breathe. "Especially you, Miao Kaijie, now that you've said it, you better not waste this dress."

"You have to wear it at least three times during the competition!"

The corners of Miao Kaijie's mouth twitched. He laughed dryly and wanted to say something, but when he met Xia Wu's dangerous gaze, he swallowed it back.

"——Any opinions?" Xia Wule smiled.

Miao Kaijie swallowed his saliva and said angrily: "No...no."

Facing the eyes of everyone who wanted to strangle him to death, Miao Kaijie covered his face and cried bitterly: "I am sorry for you...嘤嘤嘤——"

Qin Xiao: ...

Qin Xiao rubbed his forehead with a headache.

"What's your expression? It looks good, okay? Youge spent a long time choosing it!" Xia Wule was dissatisfied with the dead atmosphere.

His eyes suddenly focused on Shen Youge.

Shen Youge's smile froze: "But I remember what you said at that time -"

"I said I wanted to buy it, but I didn't tell you who it was for." Xia Wuliao said confidently, pinching his waist and looking at the group of boys with different expressions, feeling very disappointed. "It's just a skirt. Looking at the way you look, I thought you were going to the guillotine."

Yin Xihui: “Not really…”

"What skirt?" Tian Miao asked with twinkling eyes.

Xia Wuliao was very satisfied with his performance last time: "This is it——"

Unlike the black and gold uniforms, these dress suits are brightly colored and eye-catching.

The upper body is made of white silk, with a blood-red crystal needle inlaid in the center of the chest, and the sleeves are wide, with maple leaf patterns embroidered on the half sleeves. The waist is tight, and the red horse-faced skirt is vertical to the calf, embroidered with a golden phoenix spreading its wings and ready to fly.

It is indeed beautiful, but——

"Wouldn't it be better if you leave these items to you girls?" Yin Xihui said earnestly.

"We have it." Qiu Puryue leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Senior Xia gave it to us a few days ago."

Yin Xihui: ...

"I'm looking forward to seeing you guys wearing them~" Xia Wuliao stared at Miao Kaijie with a smile, "Especially you."

Miao Kaijie felt a chill all over his body.

"Of course, there's also Hanyu..." Xia Wule looked at Mo Hanyu, whose face was ashen, with sparkling eyes, and winked, "It will definitely look good on you."

Mo Hanyu: ...

Mo Hanyu even wanted to stab Miao Kaijie to death with a knife.

Facing Xia Wule's teasing, Mo Hanyu pursed his lips and was about to explode, when he suddenly heard a chuckle beside him. It was Qin Xiao.

The depression in Mo Hanyu's heart suddenly dissipated.

Qin Xiao didn't look at him, but seemed to feel his gaze. He laughed and then stopped, but there was still a smile in his eyes.

"Don't laugh, you have it too." Miao Kaijie said dimly.

Qin Xiao smiled faintly, took the clothes handed to him by Xia Wule and put it into the ring.

He didn't think much of these. There was no instruction to wear them, and even if he had to wear them, he was not the only one.

Unlike Qin Xiao, Mo Hanyu looked at it with deep hatred for a long time before pouting and putting it away. In a blink of an eye, he found that Miao Kaijie had coaxed Tian Miao to change into it.

Tian Miao, wearing that bright-colored dress, spun around happily: "Does it look good?"

"It looks good, it looks really good!" Miao Kaijie applauded.

Tian Miao turned his expectant gaze to other people.

"nice."

"very nice!"

"Um……"

Lan Huaiqiu stepped forward to straighten his collar, gently stroked the wrinkles of his clothes, and then gave him a thumbs up: "It looks great."

Tian Miao was so delighted that he couldn't stop laughing.

"You come too." Xia Wule suddenly looked at Miao Kaijie and said softly.

Miao Kaijie paused and said, "Me?"

When Tian Miao heard this, he looked at him expectantly.

Miao Kaijie felt that gaze was like a torch, burning him all over. Shen Youge even clapped his hands on the side.

Miao Kaijie twitched his lips, glanced at his clothes, closed his eyes and put them on with a ruthless heart.

"How is it? Looks good, right?" Adhering to the principle of "already wearing it", Miao Kaijie did not hesitate. After changing, he posed coquettishly and blew a few kisses to the people who were making a fuss, looking at Mo Hanyu with a smile.

Mo Hanyu: ...

Mo Hanyu just felt it was an eyesore.

Although Miao Kaijie is handsome, you can tell he is a boy. But he is tall, and the dress adds a touch of softness to him. It doesn't look bad on him, but rather adds a mysterious androgynous look.

Lan Huaiqiu's ears turned red. Miao Kaijie was just wearing it casually, with his collar untied, exposing a large area of ​​fair skin. Although he saw that his collar was messy, he still couldn't be as calm as he was when facing Tian Miao.

If Mo Hanyu wore it, she would probably be assumed to be a girl.

I feel like...it should look good.

Qin Xiao thought about it and turned to look at him. However, he saw that Mo Hanyu had a complicated expression and was obviously very repulsive.

Qin Xiao paused, then turned his head back.

Xia Wuliao, who witnessed everything, curled his lips and smiled.

"Yes, it has real charm." Xia Wule said inexplicably.

"What you said... is really embarrassing. Hehe——" Miao Kaijie wanted to pretend to be a daughter, but she couldn't hold it in for a long time. After laughing, her defense was completely broken, and she bent over and laughed non-stop.

...nonsense.

Mo Hanyu finally looked away, unwilling to watch this farce any longer, and turned around to find Qin Xiao staring straight at the scene, and following his gaze, he saw Miao Kaijie who was acting delicately and pretentiously.

What's so good about this...

Mo Hanyu was about to mutter something when he caught a glimpse of Qin Xiao inexplicably raising the corners of his lips and smiling softly in that direction.

The smile is gentle and the eyes are warm.

Mo Hanyu's heart skipped a beat.