Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 498 - 351: Li Xin is About to Fall into an Ambush

"I have to go." Luo Chen adjusted his clothing, his eyes shining with calmness and determination under the moonlight. He saw the distant place below the sand dunes, where there was a small lake shaped like a crescent moon, its water glistening with silver light under the moon. By the lake was an oasis, with a line of tall domes standing side by side, and around them, cattle and sheep were sleeping leisurely, all filled with exotic charm.

Hearing Luo Chen’s words, Li Xin was clearly taken aback; she obviously didn’t expect Luo Chen to mention leaving so soon. "Leaving just like that?" Her tone carried a hint of surprise and reluctance. But Luo Chen just laughed heartily, "Are you waiting for when you call a bunch of people to kill me?" His laughter echoed through the night sky, revealing a sense of recklessness and freedom.

Li Xin was silent for a moment, seemingly lost in thought. She finally spoke, "I... I might have misunderstood you before, but this time you saved me, I... I am very grateful." Her words carried a sense of sincerity and gratitude.

Luo Chen gave her a glance and said blandly, "No need for gratitude, I just did what I should have. Since you’ve reached safety, I can be at ease." With that, he turned to leave.

However, just as he turned, Li Xin suddenly called out, "Wait!" Luo Chen looked back, bewildered. Li Xin took a deep breath and, gathering her courage, said, "Can you... can you stay? Our tribe needs someone like you." A flash of determination crossed her face, as though she had made an important decision.

Luo Chen was taken aback; he didn’t expect Li Xin to say such words. He looked into her eyes and saw the determination and anticipation within them. He smiled slightly, shaking his head, "I have my own matters to attend to, I cannot stay." With these words, he turned and strode away, leaving Li Xin standing there, watching his figure fade into the distance. Though she felt some disappointment and reluctance, Li Xin understood that everyone has their own choices and paths to follow, and she could only respect Luo Chen’s decision and wish him well.

"Get lost!" Li Xin shouted without turning her head, her voice filled with determination and anger. She didn’t want to see Luo Chen’s face, which she found infuriating, nor did she want to hear his annoying words again.

Luo Chen said nothing more, just turned and left. He sprinted away, kicking up clouds of sand behind him, as if announcing his untamed spirit and freedom to the world. Li Xin stood there, watching Luo Chen’s figure recede into the distance, feeling a surge of inexplicable emotions in her heart. She didn’t understand why she felt such complex feelings for this man, but she knew that this man had deeply imprinted himself in her heart.

After standing there for a moment, Li Xin finally walked towards the lake along the sand dunes. Her heart was filled with confusion and unease; she didn’t know what would happen next. But she knew that she had to face it all.

Not long after she left, two figures emerged from the shadows. They looked in the direction where Luo Chen had gone; one sighed and said, "Ah, big brother, this chick is really something, yet you let her go, what a pity..." His tone revealed dissatisfaction and regret over Luo Chen’s decision, as if they had missed out on a great opportunity. The other one smiled and said, "You just want the Spirit of Death! There will be plenty of chances in the future, one won’t make a difference."

His words revealed an expectation for the future and confidence. The first man shook his head, "No, no, as a cultivator I genuinely think this chick is something, her features are..." His words showed appreciation and longing for Li Xin. However, the other interrupted him, "Luo Chen can still catch her back now if he wants." His tone was urgent and anxious, as if trying to salvage something. But Luo Chen sighed and said, "Forget it; she’s already as good as dead." His words revealed helplessness and regret, as if he had foreseen Li Xin’s fate. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"Why?" The man asked confusedly, not understanding why Luo Chen would say that. Luo Chen, instead of directly answering, said, "That camp exudes a dangerous aura, most likely a trap set up to ambush her." His words were filled with vigilance and concern, as if he had already sensed the impending danger.

Li Xin cautiously approached the tent area, her heart starting to beat fast. The atmosphere there made her feel somewhat uneasy, but she tried hard to stay calm, attempting to uncover the hidden danger in the shadows. She looked around, noticing some unusual movements around the tents, making her more vigilant.