A string of words made Xiao Zhan understand.
It turns out that Jiang Xian'er felt like she had failed her awakening, and there was a sense of unwillingness in her heart.
So she turned into a sly snake, persistently trying to get her to sign a contract, and then deliberately found a pretty girl to provoke her for success.
After hearing these words, Xiao Zhan really felt it was ironic, it was he himself who felt ironic.
All his sincere efforts over the years ended up being seen by her as such unworthy conduct?
If Ye Youlong hadn't appeared today, Xiao Zhan would never have come to the Contract Room, nor would he disturb Jiang Xian'er in the future.
From now on, the two of them would be strangers.
Letting go was a kind of fulfillment of love!
Xiao Zhan wouldn't be so selfish as to use so-called feelings to threaten and tie her down; his dignity also wouldn't allow him to do so.
But now...
Xiao Zhan's mouth was bitter, he truly felt as if his sincere heart was fed to the dogs.
He took a deep breath and exhaled a breath of turbid air.
Xiao Zhan felt relaxed all over, as he previously held a sliver of fantasy about what he would do if Jiang Xian'er really wanted to contract with him.
But now, he understood that fantasy was just fantasy, something unrealistic.
But in this way, at least he wouldn't be considered as betraying this relationship.
Agreeing to combine with Ye Youlong, though a helpless move, also created a knot in his heart. But now, that knot disappeared.
"Jiang Xian'er, you might have misunderstood, I did not come with the intention to provoke you. Ye Youlong and I are just here simply to make a contract, that's all. If this caused some emotions for you, I apologize for that."
Xiao Zhan's tone was colder than ever, like a farewell to a stranger.
Adult feelings, coming and going, don't need to escalate into arguments and fights.
If the fate arrives, they gather.
If the fate departs, they disperse...
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xian'er's heart trembled involuntarily, her complexion changed slightly, and an inexplicable feeling of blockage surged in her chest.
Such a tone from Xiao Zhan, it was the first time she heard it from his mouth.
Her eyebrows slightly furrowed.
A bit uncomfortable, a bit uneasy.
She didn't know how to respond to this sentence.
At this moment, Xiao Zhan's tone suddenly fluctuated again, "And you really let me down. I originally thought we had some feelings before, reality separated us, and I accepted it calmly."
"But now, I've come to realize that I meant nothing to you."
"You make me feel disgusted."
With that said, Xiao Zhan turned and left.
Jiang Xian'er was momentarily stunned there, not knowing what to do.
She seemed to have lost completely, messily!
But thinking about it again!
Lost?
Why should I be the one to lose?
It should be him who loses!
I'm an S-grade, he's an F-grade, what right does he have to criticize me?
She figured it out; Xiao Zhan did this because his pride was acting up!
He wanted to restore his dignity, lost due to his poor talent, by condemning feelings!
Otherwise, he could have privately approached her to discuss it. Why did he have to say it publicly in front of so many people?
It was merely for the sense of presence.
Now, almost all eyes were on her.
Mocking, disdainful, pointing fingers...
Jiang Xian'er's face turned red and hot, "Hmph, Xiao Zhan, since you stepped on me, don't blame me for turning heartless."
She prepared to shout at Xiao Zhan, but at this moment, someone appeared at the entrance of the Contract Room.
The crowd voluntarily made way again.
Lin Dong ran excitedly to Jiang Xian'er.
"Xian'er, kept you waiting, sorry the road was a bit blocked, let's proceed with the contract now."
Lin Dong, the genius from the Fiery Fire Spirit Academy next door, awakened S-grade Spirit talent; now his identity was Jiang Xian'er's equal contract partner.
As for why he appeared here and became Jiang Xian'er's contract partner, that was due to Xiao Zhan's situation and relying on his family background.
During an academy exchange, Lin Dong met Jiang Xian'er and instantly fell for her.
But at that time, both hadn't awakened, plus Jiang Xian'er was close to Xiao Zhan, and Xiao Zhan was a famously outstanding student, so Lin Dong had always maintained a wait-and-see attitude.
But this waiting was painful.
He also initially thought he would have no fate with Jiang Xian'er in this lifetime, but today's accident with Xiao Zhan was truly a surprise for him.
Upon learning Xiao Zhan was a waste and Jiang Xian'er awakened an S-grade Artifact Spirit Form, he immediately used family influence to negotiate with the leaders of the Changchi City Spirit Academy, expressing his desire to contract with Jiang Xian'er.
Moreover, for this, he was willing to drop out of the Fiery Fire Academy and join Changchi City Spirit Academy.
Also, he was willing to provide funding to support Changchi City Spirit Academy every year.
The school leaders, hearing of this good offer, promptly brought Jiang Xian'er over.
Both Jiang Xian'er and Xiao Zhan were orphans, with no family ties; upon hearing that Lin Dong, with S-grade talent, wanted to contract with her, her first reaction was hesitation.
Because an S-grade Artifact Spirit has a likelihood of finding an SS-grade Talent Spirit Master.
Artifact Spirit is upward compatible.
The school leaders also knew her thoughts, but while she planned to be upward compatible, SS-grade Spirit Masters had similar thoughts and might not necessarily consider her.
Plus, this year, there weren't many geniuses awakened nearby, making it very difficult for Jiang Xian'er to successfully find an SS-grade Spirit Master.
The probability is high that ultimately she would still find someone of the same rank.
Additionally, the school leaders were good at persuasion, allowing her to contract first, and then switch when encountering someone better later.
Furthermore, Lin Dong's family had wealth and power, Jiang Xian'er's cultivation resources wouldn't be lacking.
She could take great shortcuts.
Thinking this, Jiang Xian'er agreed.
And when Lin Dong learned she agreed, he immediately rushed over.
Seeing the pure, fairy-like Jiang Xian'er standing gracefully there, Lin Dong felt a sense of immense pride.
But, he noticed Jiang Xian'er's mood seemed not so good.
"Xian'er, what's wrong with you?"
Jiang Xian'er didn't respond.
Lin Dong frowned involuntarily and followed Jiang Xian'er's gaze; he suddenly understood the reason.
Xiao Zhan.
Lin Dong knew Xiao Zhan, as well as Xiao Zhan and Jiang Xian'er's relationship, and Xiao Zhan's current status as a waste.
Seeing him here, he knew that Xiao Zhan definitely couldn't stand the stimulation and came to vent to Jiang Xian'er.
"Hmph, a waste dares to bully my Xian'er; truly reckless!"
Lin Dong was fiery-tempered, his family was wealthy and powerful, and his own talent was high; previously before awakening, he could endure.
But now, the facts were already set, how could he continue to endure, and how could he possibly watch the girl he pursued and liked Jiang Xian'er be bullied.
Especially by a waste.
Thus, he directly shouted at Xiao Zhan!
"Xiao Zhan, come over here and apologize to Xian'er!"