He was resurrected indefinitely and handed over to the state by the headmistress.

Qian Mengmeng and Chu Yu exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with complex emotions, both sensing an unusual hint of gossip.

The subtle atmosphere between the two of them made them start to have all sorts of wild thoughts.

However, the two knew that now was not the time to delve into the matter, and that their eldest sister's safety was more important.

They quickly stepped forward, one on each side, and carefully helped Shangguan Hong, who was kneeling on the ground, to her feet.

"Big sister, get up quickly!"

"How are you feeling? Do you want to rest for a bit?"

"Ahem!"

Shangguan Hong coughed weakly a few times, a trace of blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.

It's clear that the backlash from the forbidden technique hasn't fully healed yet.

She took a deep breath, her gaze passing over the two teammates who were supporting her.

He looked at Lu Chen, who was standing a few steps away, head down, studying the ants on the ground.

Her voice was weak as she said, "Lord Lu Chen, next... I might need your help... to revive me again!"

"OK!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen immediately raised his head and nodded in agreement without hesitation.

He was eager to get down to business and break the incredibly awkward atmosphere.

Shangguan Hong received an affirmative answer, and a look of relief appeared on her face.

Without the slightest hesitation, she mustered her last remaining strength and abruptly reversed her heart meridian!

"puff--!"

A mouthful of blood spurted out.

Shangguan Hong's aura instantly weakened.

His eyes quickly dimmed, and his body went limp.

Completely devoid of any life, she leaned limply against Chu Yu.

"resurrection!"

Lu Chen did not delay and immediately activated his ability.

A vibrant green light enveloped Shangguan Hong's body once again.

[Ding! Shangguan Hong successfully revived, all attributes +1!]

[Ding! Hidden effect activated! Congratulations on winning Shangguan Hong's heart (she will be loyal to you for life)! Congratulations on obtaining a set of Shangguan Hong's tattered leather clothing!]

The notification sounds that kept ringing in my mind,

This caused Lu Chen to freeze instantly.

It was like being struck by lightning!

"What??????"

His eyes widened in disbelief, his mind reeling with shock!

The +1 to all attributes was expected.

I acquired a tattered leather outfit...

Although it was embarrassing, I had similar experiences before.

It can be roughly understood as the awful, quirky humor of this ridiculous "hidden effect".

But... "Win Shangguan Hong's heart"?

"The other person will be loyal to you for life"?

What is this?!

Is this hidden effect more than just acquiring items?

It can also directly affect other people's emotions and loyalty?

This ability is too... too bizarre, too domineering!

Lu Chen felt that his worldview had been shaken.

He subconsciously looked at his hands.

Without her noticing, a set of fragments of a black bodysuit, slightly cool to the touch and carrying a faint jasmine scent, appeared out of thin air in her hand.

It was the same set of clothes that Shangguan Hong had worn out during the previous battle, so badly damaged that they could barely cover her body!

At this moment, the tattered leather jacket lay quietly in his hands.

Lu Chen looked at the clothes in his hand, then at Shangguan Hong, who was rapidly recovering her life in the green light.

I felt my scalp tingling and was so embarrassed that I could dig a hole in my toes.

What should I do with this thing?

Throw it away?

This doesn't seem quite right... Should I put it away?

Something's even more wrong!

On the other side, the green light dissipated.

Shangguan Hong stood up again unharmed, her skin rosy, her breathing steady, and she was even better than before.

She moved her hands and feet, feeling the surging power within her, and a joyful expression appeared on her face.

She immediately turned to Lu Chen and solemnly clasped her hands in a respectful greeting:

"Thank you so much, Lord Lu Chen! I will never forget your kindness in saving me!"

However, when she raised her head and her gaze fell on Lu Chen,

But she saw Lu Chen holding her black bodysuit, which had been reduced to tattered rags!

"this……"

Shangguan Hong's words came to an abrupt halt, and the expression on her face froze instantly.

She looked at the clothes in Lu Chen's hands, then looked down at the identical spare bodysuit she was wearing.

My brain was a little slow to process what was happening.

Lord Lu Chen... are you holding my old clothes?

He...he likes this?

Qian Mengmeng and Chu Yu, who were standing nearby, were also stunned.

Two beautiful eyes widened in surprise.

His gaze swept back and forth between the tattered leather jacket in Lu Chen's hand and Shangguan Hong.

Her small mouth was slightly open, as if she had seen some earth-shattering secret!

Could it be... that in just over an hour of travel time just now,

The relationship between my eldest sister and Lord Lu Chen... has progressed by leaps and bounds.

They've progressed to... exchanging intimate apparel?!

This...this is way too fast!

Although Lord Lu Chen is of noble status, has extraordinary abilities, and is handsome, big sister, you are a martial arts fanatic!

When did you finally understand?

Or perhaps... that "accidental" contact just now sparked some incredible flame?

"this……"

"Let me explain..."

"Yes, it floated right into my hand..."

"That's right, it came on its own...it has nothing to do with me!"

Seeing the shocked looks on the three women's faces, Lu Chen panicked and frantically tried to explain.

But the more he talked, the more incoherent he became, his words tumbling out incoherently, and his face flushed red.

He can't exactly say that this is a random "reward" given by his profession's [hidden effect], can he?

That's even harder to explain!

However, to everyone's surprise,

Shangguan Hong's expression quickly returned to calm.

It even carried a hint of taken-for-granted compliance and a hidden joy.

She spoke in a gentle tone:

"Lord Lu Chen, you don't need to explain. Whatever makes you happy."

She paused, seemingly feeling that a tattered outfit wasn't enough to express her feelings, and added:

"Oh, by the way, I have a lot of spare clothes here, all in similar styles. If you want any, I can give them to you..."

Even if...

Her voice lowered, her cheeks flushed slightly, but her eyes remained unusually firm.

"Even something from my own body... would be fine."

After these words were spoken, not only Lu Chen,

Even Qian Mengmeng and Chu Yu were completely petrified!

Is this... is this still the same Shangguan Hong they know, the eldest sister who only has eyes for martial arts, who disdains men, and has a cold and stern personality?

That tone, that attitude, that look...

She's just like a little woman who's deeply in love and completely devoted to her sweetheart!

No, it's even worse than that.

It is a kind of blind, unreserved obedience!

"Big sister, do you...do you have a fever?"

Did the fight just now injure your brain?

Qian Mengmeng tiptoed, reached out, and carefully touched Shangguan Hong's forehead.

Her little face was filled with disbelief.

She suspected that her older sister might have injured her head in the fight earlier.

Or was he possessed by something strange?

"Don't move!"

Shangguan Hong gently slapped Qian Mengmeng's hand away.

His tone carried a hint of reproach.

But her gaze remained tenderly fixed on Lu Chen.

"With Lord Lu Chen here, how could I possibly get sick?"

Lord Lu Chen's abilities are sufficient to heal everything.

Qian Mengmeng and Chu Yu: "..."

The two were at a loss for words, and could only stare at each other, their gazes shifting back and forth between them.

The air was thick with an atmosphere of gossip.