But itâs better to be cautious.
"What, are you worried weâll eat you?"
Ding Qiang laughed.
"Speak plainly, donât beat around the bush."
Ling Feng didnât let his guard down.
"Donât be nervous, we just want to make friends with you."
Chu Chenyu smiled.
The two of them walked in together.
"Why?"
Ling Feng asked.
"Whether itâs your strength, potential, or your current background, itâs worth befriending you. We wouldnât be so blind as to not see the situation and continue being enemies. What good would that do us?"
Chu Chenyu spread his hands and smiled.
"Thatâs reasonable. Since thatâs the case, my friends, please come in!"
Ling Feng wanted to see what tricks the two were up to.
"Hahaha!"
Ding Qiang and Chu Chenyu were delighted.
"We heard that since you arrived in Guangjing Province, youâve been staying at the Academy all this time, except for a brief return to Jiangbei Province. It seems like youâve never gone out. To be honest, Iâm well-versed with Guangjing Provinceâs martial arts scene. There are lots of interesting places nearby the Academy. How about we take you out for some fun? You can return whenever you want."
Chu Chenyu said with a smile.
"Oh, so youâre inviting me out to play!"
Ling Fengâs eyes lit up.
He finally understood their purpose; they wanted to distract him so he wouldnât have time to cultivate and couldnât become a regional exam martial dao student.
He was troubled by the lack of company to "Coast Along" and enjoy himself. It was unexpected that Ding Qiang and Chu Chenyu volunteered themselves with such high quality, ensuring his Coasting Along Value would remain high.
Since Lin Shuilong and the other two were sent away, Ling Feng hadnât gained much "Coasting Along" Value yesterday or today, dropping from three thousand points to just over one thousand. The difference was substantial.
"Surely, youâre not afraid to go out and play!"
Ding Qiang teased deliberately.
"Whatâs there to be afraid of? If I could go out and play, Iâd want to do it every day. Staying in the Academy all the time is boring. But you also know the Academy has strict rules about leaving without permission, otherwise, Iâd be expelled and lose my qualification. I canât do that."
Ling Feng had a troubled expression.
"Since weâre offering friendship, of course we know about these issues. Look, what is this?"
Chu Chenyu slapped something onto the table.
"This is... a token?"
Ling Feng was shocked; it looked like an Identity Token.
"This is a pass Ding Qiang got for you through his uncle. With this pass, you can freely leave and enter the Academy, even the Sect Leader canât do anything to you. Of course, you must return for the Divine Thought Class sessions."
Chu Chenyu reminded.
If Ling Feng missed the Divine Thought Class, theyâd be in trouble if questioned. They already found out that even during class, Ling Feng seemed uninterested in cultivation.
The main reason for getting Ling Feng out was the rumor that Ling Feng was secretly cultivating at home. They were worried he was a sly fox and decided to drag him outside.
With all the temptations outside, Ling Feng wouldnât be able to focus on cultivation.
"Look, here are some fun places outside the Academy."
Ding Qiang tapped his bracelet, projecting entertainment venues into the air.
Ling Feng realized the supposed material shortage was a problem in Jiangbei Province. Around the Academy, there were even nightclubs and foot massage parlors.
"You two are very considerate. It would be rude not to join you."
Ling Feng picked up the Identity Token and spoke sincerely.
"Hahaha, then letâs go!"
Ding Qiang and Chu Chenyu were thrilled, worried that Ling Feng would stay at home, pretending to be lax while secretly cultivating intensely.