Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The book was already in tatters. Not only were the pages missing, but the four corners of the book were also charred.
Fortunately, the most important part, which was the mid-section of the book, was still intact.
Lu Benwei thought to himself, âDid someone deliberately burn it and then save it?â
He was very curious and subconsciously flipped to the title page.
The title page introduced, âNorthern Continent, Giant Kingdom, fire of hellâ!
Lu Benweiâs pupils instantly enlarged! He immediately began to read it seriously. Chu Yan also moved her little head over.
âFire of hell burnt the world and lit up the path to the beginning of the hunterâs era,â Chu Yan muttered softly.
âThe fire of hellâ¦â
The words below were burned, so Lu Benwei had to turn the page.
âOnly the flame giants of the Giant Kingdom can guard him, and only the stone heart altar can carry him. Even a god will suffer an eternal curse if they want to take away the source of the fire of hell!â
At this point, there was no more information on the fire of hell.
Lu Benweiâs eyes lit up. This information was enough. His goal was the Giant Kingdom in the ice continent!
Chu Yan whispered, âIâve heard of the legend of the Giant Kingdom. They seem to have existed even before the age of hunters.
âTheyâre not monsters or humans, but one thing is certain. If you go there, theyâll definitely stomp you into meat paste!â
âEven so, I still want to go,â Lu Benwei said without hesitation.
âAlright.â Chu Yan sighed.
She sat down at a table while Lu Benwei was still reading the book. Chu Yan tilted her head and looked at Lu Benwei seriously.
The libraryâs dim but soft yellow light shone on one side of her face, making her face look red.
âHey, annoying fellow. Why are you looking for the Giant Kingdom?â Chu Yan suddenly asked.
Lu Benwei turned a page of his book and said, âTo save her!â
âOf course, I know youâre going to save people. Iâm asking you why youâre willing to risk your life to go to such a dangerous place?â Chu Yan asked again.
Lu Benwei raised his head and said in a deep voice, âBecause this person is very important to me, more important than anyone else!â His eyes were bright and as determined as the sun.
Chu Yan only responded with an âOhâ and lowered her head to play with the small ornaments on the table.
After a long time, she said, âThis girl must be very beautiful, right?â
âYup!â Lu Zilingâs face immediately appeared in Lu Benweiâs mind as he answered without thinking.
After saying this, Lu Benwei felt strange. âHow do you know itâs a girl?â Lu Benwei asked again.
Chu Yan chuckled and said, âItâs written all over your face, how can I not know?â
After a pause, she continued, âI really envy this girl!â
Lu Benwei frowned slightly and narrowed his eyes. âWhat are you envious of?â
Chu Yan sighed and continued, âWhat else can I be envious of? Iâm envious of a girl who can make people go through fire and water and risk their lives. Youâre not like me. My father didnât dote on me, and my mother didnât love me.â
âFather doesnât dote on you, and mother doesnât love you? Shouldnât a person like you be the young lady of a family?â Lu Benwei blurted out.
As soon as he finished speaking, he awkwardly shut his mouth. âIâm sorry, I spoke without thinking,â he said after a while.
Chu Yan looked at Lu Benweiâs embarrassed look and chuckled. âItâs fine, I donât mind. My parents are very busy people. They left me alone in the countryside since I was young. Until I was eight years old, I only saw them a few times. Iâm the only one holding a bowl of dumplings every New Year. Iâm the only one celebrating it.â
She looked at Lu Benwei and smiled lightly. âAfter that, my master took me away, and Iâve been following him around.â
Lu Benwei quietly listened to the girlâs story.
âWhen my master took me to travel the world, he taught me how to read the stars, and how to catch fish.â Chu Yanâs eyes sparkled as she told him about her childhood.
Even Lu Benwei was in a daze.
âI didnât expect our student Chu Yan to have such rich childhood experiences!â
A deep male voice was heard.
Lu Benweiâs face immediately changed.
At this moment, Chu Yan still had not reacted and was still talking non-stop, âIsnât that right, Mr. Principal? Iâm very good at reading the stars and divination. Do you want me to show you?â
The next second, Chu Yanâs expression changed, and she pursed her lips tightly.
âGood evening, Mr. Principal! Did you sneak in too?â Chu Yanâs words were already incoherent.
Lu Benweiâs mouth twitched. He could shut up if he had nothing to say.
âI knew it was you guys!â Chen Yuan said in a deep voice. âIâm curious, how did you get in?â he asked after a pause.
âTrespassing into the top-secret area without permission is a serious crime. Even if youâre the first or second place freshman, youâre not allowed to do so!â
âIâll confess, Iâll confess!â Chu Yan was flustered like a rabbit. Then, she pointed at Lu Benwei.
âIt was all his doing. He pointed a gun at me and asked me to come to the library with him. At the same time, he also said that if I donât go, heâll make me faint and draw a little turtle on my face!â
Chen Yuan obviously did not believe Chu Yanâs nonsense.
After pondering for a moment, Chen Yuanâs eyes shifted to Lu Benwei.
At this time, Lu Benwei was quietly hiding the book âthe Giant Kingdomâ behind him.
Chen Yuanâs eyes focused and he spread out his hands.
The Giant Kingdom appeared in his hands. âAs expected, youâve found it.â
Lu Benweiâs mouth twitched and he looked at Chu Yan with resentment. âIf you donât have anything to say, you can shut up. No one thinks youâre mute.â
Chu Yan stuck out her tongue playfully.
At this time, Chen Yuanâs sneer was heard. âYouâre so sure of the authenticity of this book?â
Lu Benweiâs pupils shrank and he asked, âMr. Principal, what do you mean by this?â
âOld Master Liu told you, if the backlash from the divine flame could be so easily resolved, the flame girl would have long become the number one profession in the world,â Chen Yuan said.
âFor hundreds of years, no one has seen or been to the Giant Kingdom. No one knows whether this book was written by the predecessors to scare people or if it was true.â
âAs long as thereâs a chance of survival, Iâll give it a try.â Lu Benwei interrupted Chen Yuan.
âIâm very sorry for rashly entering the top-secret area. Iâll accept any punishment!â
Lu Benwei looked Chen Yuan in the eye, neither servile nor overbearing.
âYo, youâre quite loyal!â Chen Yuan said in a mocking tone.
At this time, Chu Yan also raised her hand and interrupted, âAnd me! I was just joking. I sneaked in and had nothing to do with Lu Benwei.â
âIf you want to be punished, youâll be punished together!â
âWhat?â Chen Yuan sneered. âYou wonât have any regrets even if youâre dispelled?â
âYes!â the two of them said in unison.
When Chen Yuan heard this, he sighed. âYou two are my hope. How can I bear to dispel you?â
Then, he smiled mysteriously and took out a key.