Zhang Chen thought the bodyguard had taken the attack to protect him, resulting in severe injuries, hence his emotional exclamation.
However, to the bodyguard, Zhang Chen's words conveyed a different meaning.
He felt Zhang Chen's face twist into a sinister smile, his eyes glinting with malice, as he mockingly sneered:
“Heh, you’re quite brave!”
“This man is trouble, absolute trouble! Miss, you must be careful!”
The bodyguard shouted in panic.
The idea of a student simply walking by and breaking the leg of a quasi-fourth-tier Spirit Master was terrifying to contemplate!
As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding people were stunned.
Who was in trouble?
And there was a demon spirit?!
Zhang Chen, believing the bodyguard was warning him, quickly stepped aside and pulled Zhao Xiyue into his embrace.
“Don’t worry, I’ll protect you!”
“Mm!”
This was the first time Zhao Xiyue had been held by a boy. She was flustered and forgot to resist, allowing Zhang Chen to hold her obediently.
At this moment, the bodyguard saw Zhang Chen smile charmingly, embrace Zhao Xiyue, and say with ill intent:
“Don’t worry, I’ll protect her well for you!”
“Miss, protect the Miss!”
The bodyguard yelled hysterically.
“It’s post-traumatic stress. Let’s get him moved for treatment!”
The bodyguard captain beside him, after confirming there were no powerful demon spirits in the vicinity, looked at the fallen man with a hint of pity.
The journey was uneventful…
Soon, the plane landed in the capital.
A motorcade escorted Zhang Chen and Zhao Xiyue to Phoenix Academy.
Along the way, the two, who had been chatting and laughing earlier, now appeared exceptionally distant, with an awkward atmosphere between them.
Zhang Chen was not the type of person who actively sought out conversation with girls.
Previously, Zhao Xiyue had always been the one to initiate conversation with Zhang Chen.
However, after being held by Zhang Chen, Zhao Xiyue had suddenly fallen silent. She hadn’t spoken a word during the entire journey and sat far away from Zhang Chen.
She hadn’t even glanced at Zhang Chen.
When they got off the plane, Zhang Chen accidentally brushed Zhao Xiyue’s hand, and she snatched it away as if electrocuted.
The distance between them suddenly felt immense.
“Miss, Mr. Zhang, we’ve arrived at Phoenix Academy!”
The bodyguard opened the car door, ushering Zhang Chen and Zhao Xiyue out.
As Zhang Chen stepped out, his eyes suddenly brightened, followed by a wave of fragrant breezes from all directions.
“What is this…”
It was the start of the academic year, and students from all over the country were flocking to Phoenix Academy.
There were those in short skirts, those in dresses, and those in fashionable outfits like hot pants and crop tops. Basically, every kind of women’s clothing available in the market, and even some unseen, was present.
Every girl’s face was adorned with smiles of anticipation and curiosity.
At the academy entrance, two unfamiliar large trees were covered in clusters of pink flower balls.
Tiny petals drifted down slowly with the breeze. Everything was so romantic and beautiful…
“Wait, why are there only girls?!”
Zhang Chen was suddenly bewildered.
If it was a university, wouldn’t there be both male and female students?
Why was he the only boy?!
“I thought you knew, Phoenix Academy is a women’s college. Many of the cultivation techniques taught are also suitable for female learning. I thought you knew!”
The passing female students all cast curious glances at Zhang Chen, and some, after walking a considerable distance, couldn’t help but turn back for another look.
The newly enrolled female students were not as surprised.
On campus, senior students holding signs for various club recruitments had their eyes light up the moment they saw Zhang Chen!
“Why is there a guy among the freshmen?”
“Is it a girl who likes to dress neutrally? This is Phoenix Women’s College, how could a guy enroll?!”
“No, he’s really a guy! He even has an Adam’s apple, and he’s quite handsome!”
“Confirmed. The dormitory management has already prepared a single room in advance for this boy. It’s said to be for the experimental class, the only male student recruited by our school!”
“What the heck, we don’t even have male restrooms in our school!”
As Zhao Xiyue and Zhang Chen walked into the campus, a group of senior students rushed out.
They bypassed Zhao Xiyue directly, surrounded Zhang Chen, and began showering him with attention:
“What’s your name, junior? Let me help you carry your bag!”
“Oh my, your kitten is so cute! You’re so kind, junior. Can I come feed it often?”
“Here, junior, I’ll take you to the dorm. I know where the experimental class dorms are.”
“Here’s my WeChat. You can ask me anything you don’t understand at school. If you want someone to accompany you for meals or chats, I’m treating!”
“Your skin is so soft, junior. How old are you?!”
Zhang Chen was immediately surrounded by a group of girls, who, like stars surrounding the moon, led him towards the dorms…