After traveling through the book, I conquered the male protagonist Long Aotian!

"It still doesn't work..."

Chu Lingxiao tried for the 223rd time to gather his spiritual power into his dantian, but as expected, he failed.

Chu Lingxiao felt a little disappointed. Although he knew that he could not accumulate spiritual power, he still tried every day without giving up, hoping that a miracle would happen one day.

Fortunately, he is no longer as persistent as he was at the beginning.

He knew that it would be futile to continue practicing, so he opened his eyes and secretly glanced to the front left, where Gu Qingze was.

Staring at Gu Qingze's back, he felt a little complicated.

He originally thought that Gu Qingze approached him with a purpose, but three months had passed and he was still as nice to him as ever. No matter how he analyzed it, he could not find any flaws in his actions.

Is there really someone in this world who is kind to others without asking for anything in return?

Chu Lingxiao had some self-doubt.

Even his father allowed the other members of the clan to bully him because he was unable to gather spiritual energy, and watched him get hurt without doing anything.

At the beginning, he looked for his father, but all he got was a sigh from him.

His father told him that as the clan leader he had to consider a lot, and if one day he could continue to practice, his father would continue to support him.

So he was completely disappointed with his father and never asked him for help again.

He believes that human relationships are made up of a huge network of relationships and interests, and only when he has proved his value can he gain the qualifications to interact with others.

Gu Qingze, are you the exception?

Just as he was stunned, he saw that the spiritual energy fluctuations around Gu Qingze suddenly began to increase, and he knew that this was a sign that he had made another breakthrough.

As a result, Chu Lingxiao's mood became even more complicated.

When I saw his breakthrough before, I only felt hatred and unwillingness in my heart, but now I only feel joy and a little sadness.

Originally, he had always been ahead in cultivation progress and ranked first in every semester's exams. However, due to unknown reasons, he was unable to cultivate and became the last one.

Gu Qingze is now number one, and it is a foregone conclusion that he will get a place as a direct disciple of a large sect. The gap between him and him will only get bigger and bigger...

Chu Lingxiao didn't know why he was sad. Was he sad because he might not be able to practice for the rest of his life, or was he sad because the gap between him and Gu Qingze was getting bigger and bigger, or was he sad...

He doesn't know, and he doesn't want to know.

………………

After Gu Qingze finished his training, he looked towards Chu Lingxiao and found that he was in a low mood.

However, Gu Qingze also understood. After all, no one would feel good if they encountered such a situation, even if they were used to it.

Find something to distract his attention.

Got it! He remembered that the Qingyun City Auction House he passed by on the way to the school seemed to be holding an auction tomorrow.

"Ling Xiao Ling Xiao, do you want to go to the auction?"

The Qingyun City Auction House is affiliated with the Qingyun Sect. Auctions are held irregularly. Although the admission fee is ridiculously high, the auctions are almost always packed.

"what?"

Although he really wanted to be with Gu Qingze.

But let alone the collections inside, he couldn't even afford the entrance fee.

He already felt bad for Gu Qingze buying him a necklace, if he had to pay him the entrance fee...

But if he relies on himself...even if he goes to work now, the auction will be held tomorrow and it will be too late now.

Or he could reject him, but he didn't want to see Gu Qingze's disappointed expression...

Chu Lingxiao didn't know why he was so upset. Since when did he start to care so much about his feelings?

I should find a reason to refuse... He doesn't want to take anything from him for free anymore...

Just as Chu Lingxiao was about to speak, Gu Qingze patted his shoulder.

He seemed to see his concerns, and said in a gentle and soothing tone:

"There's no need to be so clear between us. We're friends now, right?"

friend?

Did he finally have a friend?

Is there a friend who truly associates with him not because of his status and strength, but just because of who he is?

Chu Lingxiao recalled that when he was still a favored child of heaven, he was surrounded by many people. He thought it was easy to make friends at that time. However, after his cultivation level dropped to the initial stage of Qi training, people around him suddenly left and some even stepped on him...

Seeing Chu Lingxiao remain silent for a long time, Gu Qingze thought he was silently denying the title, and he felt a little aggrieved for no reason.

In the past three months, except for the time he spent practicing and studying, he has been with him all the time. He is almost like his personal psychological counselor, but he is not even a friend.

What are they, exactly? Close strangers?

After Gu Qingze adjusted his mood, he changed the topic to break the quiet and terrifying atmosphere.

"...How about this, I'll lend it to you without interest, and you can pay me back when you have money."

Chu Lingxiao nodded slightly, indicating that he agreed to his proposal.

He was still immersed in the joy of having a true friend. When he came to his senses, he saw Gu Qingze's eyes were slightly red and he was looking at him pitifully. He was a little at a loss.

What to do? He seemed to have made his friend cry for some unknown reason.