Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 499 - 352: I’m Here to Save You

Just then, she suddenly heard the sound of hurried footsteps, followed by a group of black-clad figures emerging from all directions, surrounding her completely. Li Xin secretly thought this was bad, knowing that she was already in danger. These figures had fierce looks in their eyes, brandishing shiny weapons, clearly with ill intent.

"Who are you? What do you want?" Li Xin asked loudly, trying to remain calm. However, the black-clad figures did not answer her question but instead slowly approached, attempting to capture her. Li Xin felt a tenseness in her heart; she knew she had to find a way to escape. She looked around, trying to find an opening. At this moment, she suddenly noticed a familiar figure—Luo Chen! She didn’t know when he had returned, but he stood not far away, coldly watching everything unfold.

Li Xin felt a sense of joy; she knew she was saved. She had seen Luo Chen’s strength before, and these black-clad figures were clearly no match for him. Sure enough, Luo Chen charged forward swiftly and efficiently, taking down the black-clad figures in no time. Li Xin seized the opportunity to break free from her restraints and ran to Luo Chen’s side.

"Thank you!" she said gratefully. However, Luo Chen did not respond to her; he merely gave her a cold glance before turning to leave.

Li Xin stood there stunned, feeling a mix of emotions. She realized that her previous misunderstandings and resentment towards Luo Chen were in vain. Although this man seemed unruly and frivolous on the surface, he was actually a trustworthy companion.

She took a deep breath, deciding to catch up with Luo Chen to apologize and express her gratitude. So she quickly aligned her steps with Luo Chen’s. "Luo Chen, wait for me!" she called. Luo Chen stopped in his tracks, looking back at her. "I previously had some misunderstanding and resentment towards you; it was my mistake." Li Xin said sincerely, "Thank you for saving me just now." Luo Chen looked at her earnest expression and couldn’t help but smile slightly. "It’s alright; we are cultivators; helping each other is expected."

The White-haired Monk’s eyes flashed with a complex emotion, and he slowly shook his head, a bitter smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, sighing with compassion, "So it is... Alas, such a pity for a good girl to die just like that."

Luo Chen raised his eyebrows slightly at these words. He glanced at the White-haired Monk, his tone carrying a hint of sarcasm, "When did you become so compassionate?"

The White-haired Monk paused, seemingly stung by Luo Chen’s words, his expression somewhat complex as he answered, "People, after all, have a heart of kindness, even the most wicked sometimes show a touch of kindness. Moreover, we cultivators, since youth, practice to save the world from suffering. Luo Chen, why don’t you rescue that girl?"

Luo Chen’s eyebrows tightened, and he looked deeply at the White-haired Monk, a glimmer of coldness flashing in his eyes, "Not interested."

The White-haired Monk seemed unwilling to give up, saying eagerly, "Even if a cultivator owes you a favor, how about that? This girl holds special meaning for me..."

Luo Chen scrutinized the White-haired Monk, a playful smile appearing on his lips, "Looks like you really are the White-haired Monk."

The White-haired Monk, feeling somewhat guilty under Luo Chen’s gaze, coughed a few times, trying to hide his embarrassment, "Ahem... A cultivator just suddenly... suddenly... oh well, if you don’t want to save, then don’t..." His voice grew increasingly faint, finally fading into silence.

The air vibrated with a vague sense of depression, as the White-haired Monk and Luo Chen both fell into their own thoughts. After a long silence, Luo Chen suddenly broke the quiet, "I want to know the reason."

The White-haired Monk raised his head, a hint of confusion and recollection flashing in his eyes, "Actually, there’s no special reason. When the cultivator first joined the order, he was an Ascetic Monk, having practiced in the desert. Once, I encountered a sandstorm, faced dire straits, and was surrounded by wolves... Just when I thought I was certainly doomed, a blonde, blue-eyed woman appeared. She was like an oasis in the desert, bringing me hope of survival." As he spoke, the White-haired Monk’s eyes glowed with gratitude and reverence.

Luo Chen listened quietly to the White-haired Monk’s tale, a hint of unusual brilliance flashing in his eyes, "And then, you developed worldly desires?"