Stepping on the Demoness to become the strongest-Chapter 692 - 105 The Shy Ningning with a Hushed Voice_2

She made up a question on the spot, and Yan Yu listening to it immediately laughed out loud, chastising,

“How can you still come to ask me about such a simple question? Can’t you figure it out yourself?”

“I can’t figure it out.” Lin Ning persisted.

“Alright, I don’t want to explain it a second time, so listen carefully…” Yan Yu patiently broke down and thoroughly explained the issue step by step.

“Ningning is still quite serious about learning.” Ye Jun commented with a smile.

How come Ningning is so familiar with me! Lin Ning started to sulk.

“She loves to fuss over these trivial issues,” Yan Yu sighed.

Don’t act all patronizing! You, as a captain, are supposed to take care of us! Lin Ning gritted her teeth even more.

“But ultimately, I ask you because you can answer,” Ye Jun complimented smilingly, “Look at Lord Master, though he carries the title of Dual Cultivation of the Magic and Sword, no one in the team, be it Sword Immortals or Magic Cultivators, would ask him if they encounter any problems during practice.”

“That’s because even if they asked, he couldn’t answer.” Yan Yu instantly got the gist.

The two looked at each other, then burst into laughter.

Lin Ning was so angry she ground her teeth, and couldn’t help but mutter under her breath,

“Stupid captain, big dummy. No one loves you, you’re only fit to pair with dogs.”

“What did you say?” Yan Yu asked in surprise.

“I was saying that our captain works hard to train us, and I heard other captains don’t care about their team members at all, which just shows you’re really diligent and responsible.” Lin Ning said with her hands pressed together, smiling sweetly.

Humph, insult you and you still don’t understand.

“Ha ha, that’s right,” Yan Yu then turned to Ye Jun and said, “You talking behind Lord Master’s back, that’s too vicious. You see, our team, everyone loves each other, we never bad-mouth each other.”

“I didn’t speak ill of him at all,” Ye Jun said with an innocent look, “I only have respect and admiration for him.”

“You’re calling him Lord Master, isn’t that talking bad about him?” Yan Yu countered.

“Everyone in the team calls him Lord Master,” Ye Jun explained with a smile, “For generations living within the second ring, none with foreign ancestry, and ancestors who were gatekeepers for the founding Emperor in the Forbidden City, doesn’t that qualify him as a true Lord Master?”

“You make it sound like a Pekingese dog still guarding a door,” Yan Yu couldn’t help but laugh, “Or are you saying that backstabbing the captain is an innate talent every vice captain must have?”

“Not really, look at Zhang Huaide and Zhou Hongyu, aren’t they perfectly normal?” Ye Jun defended, “And Li Zhaojiang and Li Minghu, they are siblings. Whether someone gossips or not mainly depends on if there are points to gossip about.”

“So, do you think I have gossip points?” Yan Yu asked with a smile.

“Autumn is tiring, sales are effective, kameito.” Lin Ning said softly.

“What are you saying again?” Yan Yu raised an eyebrow.

“I said no one is going to criticize you,” Lin Ning replied with a proud smile, “You work so hard for the team, everyone is too grateful to say anything!”

“Yan Yu, really,” Ye Jun added, “She’s whispering just to save face, and you have to ask exactly what she said—you really like being flattered that much? Should I start praising you? I can guarantee a different compliment for three days and nights.”

“Do I like flattery?” Yan Yu immediately denied, “Whether it’s praise or criticism, I want to hear sincere words! Even direct criticism is better than sly praise, don’t you think, Ningning?”

“Uh, yeah, definitely,” Lin Ning felt guilty and quickly changed the subject, “But you shouldn’t care about this, right? During the battle on the Three Islands Treasure Ship, a lot of online trolls appeared. I remember you said, ‘If you’re strong, you don’t fear a godly opponent; if you’re mentally strong, you don’t fear incompetent teammates.'”

“Speaking of online trolls, I remember the whole internet was saying that there are more women than men in the Zhenhai Team, claiming that the captain used his power for personal gain to create a harem.” Ye Jun asked with a teasing smile, “Even through such big storms you remained unphased, so you wouldn’t care if the teammates are praising or criticizing you, right?”

Just as Lin Ning was redirecting the conversation, Ye Jun brought it back, making Lin Ning very uncomfortable. Then Yan Yu said:

“What harem? That’s just nonsense from people who don’t know any better. It’s like ancient peasants imagining the Emperor’s life—either the consort in the eastern palace is making pancakes, or the consort in the western palace is wrapping scallions. People’s experiences limit their perspectives.”

“As cultivators, we don’t even need to eat, drink, or sleep; how could we indulge in such low-level relations between sexes? Everyone here focuses on how to defend our homes, how to faithfully serve our country, how to better contribute to the common people… Right, Ningning?”

Lin Ning felt even more guilty and could only muster a weak smile:

“Indeed.”

“I reckon, even for cultivators, having a romance isn’t a big deal,” Ye Jun leaned her head on her hand and looked at Yan Yu with a slight smile, “After all, the path of cultivation is long; having someone by your side would presumably never be boring, right?”

She went straight for it! How dare she?! Lin Ning screamed internally, but quickly interjected:

“Not really? We have the team, Ye Jun, you’re not fighting alone. With everyone in the Dragon Soar Team around, would you ever feel lonely or bored?”

“Right,” Ye Jun didn’t back down, maintaining her smile, “but there isn’t anyone I like in the team.”

“That’s really too bad,” Lin Ning retorted sharply, “Over here, it’s just the opposite.”

Everyone fell silent.

Lin Ning realized what she had just said and instinctively wanted to retract her statement, but doing so would play right into Ye Jun’s hands. So despite her flushed face and feelings of embarrassment, she still said resolutely:

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“I like the captain… and everyone in the team, so I never feel bored or uninterested.”

“There’s nothing I can do.” Yan Yu spread his hands and said, “Like I said, our team atmosphere is like a close-knit family; everyone’s relationships are quite intimate.”

“That’s really enviable,” Ye Jun played with her hair idly and said, “Our team feels more like just colleagues.”

Of course, this was also understandable. Even college roommates who had to live together for four years didn’t necessarily get along with everyone.

“It also probably has to do with the captain’s leadership style,” Lin Ning said, “If you only see your teammates as subordinates who help complete tasks, then naturally the team atmosphere would feel like a workplace.”

“That’s why I envy your team,” Ye Jun nodded and smiled, “Oh, I wonder if there’s a chance in the future to transfer to the Zhenhai Team.”

Lin Ning: !!!

Seeing Yan Yu about to say “Welcome anytime,” she quickly grabbed his arm and shouted:

“Captain! I’ve suddenly had an inspiration for swordsmanship, can you help me check it?”

“What swordsmanship inspiration?” Yan Yu asked, frowning.

“Never mind that! Come with me!” Lin Ning forcefully dragged Yan Yu away, while Ye Jun just smiled and watched, not saying a word to stop them.

No worries, we have plenty of time.

Right, Yan Yu?