Chapter 71 :- Has anyone seen him? 

Qiao Manli sees the exchange as fair and would only be at ease if Lu Yu agrees to it. 

Her directness, despite her youth, is simply because she values wealth highly and tends to be mature beyond her years. 

She looks for specific qualities in a partner, influenced by her past, which taught her the importance of choosing the right man. 

This led her to work hard in school, aiming for a well-educated, wealthy partner.

Despite her efforts, she couldn't get into a top university and ended up at Yancheng University, where she continued her search for a rich heir. 

Most men there didn't catch her interest—they weren't handsome or rich enough, and sometimes, they preferred another girl, Yan Yun. 

She did attract some attention, but only from men who weren't wealthy, whom she dismissed with a polite smile.

Chu Feng was the only one who somewhat interested her, leading her to date him temporarily while hoping for someone better—a strategy likened to the saying "riding a donkey while looking for a horse." 

Knowing the value placed on a woman's first time, she avoided getting too close to Chu Feng.

Then Lu Yu entered the picture, a man with all the traits she desired: wealth, power, good looks, and competence. 

She's drawn to him and would stay loyal as long as he remains strong. However, their lack of recent contact has made her more likely to be unfaithful, with a 44% chance of betrayal.

Lu Yu's decision not to pursue Li Wanning is due to her recent traumatic experience, having seen many people, including Chu Feng and Shen Bin, die. 

Lu Yu chose to be sensitive to her feelings, knowing that without this consideration, a relationship wouldn't be meaningful on any level.

While Lu Yu showed compassion for Li Wanning due to her recent trauma, he didn't do the same for Qiao Manli. 

After the monsters left, he thought he could benefit from her somehow. But he didn't know that Xiao Fan, unexpectedly resourceful, had already sneaked into the school during the chaos.

As the situation unfolded, Qiao Manli kept learning how to keep her mouth shut. 

Xiao Fan, witnessing the aftermath of the drake's rampage, was impressed. He was relieved the monsters weren't after him, or he would've been in danger. 

Feeling lucky, he started looking for other survivors and soon found two women who had survived by hiding in their room, scared and with only a little food to eat.

After a brief interrogation, Xiao Fan learned that the two survivors were female students. 

He asked them, 

"Hello, ladies, do you happen to know a wealthy student named Lu Yu in your university?"

Upon hearing Lu Yu's name, the girls were taken aback. 

"Lu… Lu Yu?"

"What is your relationship with him?"

Inside the room, a wave of surprise washed over the two girls.

They were at a loss, unable to comprehend how the young man had materialized before them.

They were equally clueless about his connection with Lu Yu.

"It seems you two are acquainted? 

It's not difficult to recognize him. Have you encountered him in the last couple of days?"

"Yes… yes, is there an issue?"

"Wait, you've seen him?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan was taken aback.

In the past, Xiao Fan would always enter Lu Yu's school through the main entrance during the evening hours. 

He had visited Lu Yu's classroom and dormitory, yet he never sought information about Lu Yu. This lack of knowledge led him to speculate whether Lu Yu had been killed by a monster.

Unexpectedly, this time around, he found himself trailing a horde of monsters to the school's back entrance. 

Has anyone seen him? 

Upon hearing the two girls' conversation, Xiao Fan was momentarily taken aback, then a smile crept onto his face.

"Hehe, share his location with me, and these food and water are yours…" 

With that, Xiao Fan produced two bottles of mineral water and four packets of bread, placing them on their window ledge.

Seeing Xiao Fan's offer of food, the two girls didn't hesitate. They promptly informed Xiao Fan about Lu Yu's circumstances. 

"Five days ago.........…..? 

Alright, I understand! 

Here's your reward." After listening, Xiao Fan nodded thoughtfully.

Having handed over the items to the two girls, he ventured deeper into the school. To avoid attracting attention, Xiao Fan moved slowly, using various hiding spots to conceal his presence. 

However, thanks to his awakened abilities and the food in his backpack, Xiao Fan was able to quickly ascertain Lu Yu's approximate location from the accounts of other survivors.

Lu Yu, a wealthy second-generation young man, always had his lackey's by his side. Naturally, Xiao Fan didn't plan to confront Lu Yu directly. Instead, he chose a distant hiding spot and observed through a pre-prepared binocular.

Xiao Fan was patient, as evidenced by his ten-day wait to retaliate against Wang Shen. However, this time, he waited for less than two hours for Lu Yu. 

Upon completing his transaction with Qiao Manli, Lu Yu noticed that the monsters outside had nearly finished their gruesome feast and were beginning to roam aimlessly.

............ 

He then shifted his focus to teaching Qiao Manli how to harness her own abilities. Once she had a grasp of her powers, he introduced her and a few others to Li Wanning.

At this juncture, Lu Yu was collaborating with Wei Jianjun and other survivors to eliminate the monsters that littered the road. 

Li Wanning and Qiao Manli stood behind him, participating in a group discussion.

Xiao Fan, observing the scene through his binoculars, found himself involuntary swallowing at the sight of the two women standing next to Lu Yu. 

"My God, these two women are incredibly alluring!" 

He couldn't help but lament, "Tsk tsk, it's such a shame to leave these two exceptional women in the hands of this worthless second-generation rich kid…"

In the perspective of most protagonists, the second generation of the wealthy is often regarded as nothing more than rubbish. 

There's no denying that. 

Despite the apocalyptic circumstances, Qiao Manli and Li Wanning, although they appeared exhausted and in poor condition, still held a certain allure.

The allure of Qiao Manli's elongated legs and Li Wanning's S-shaped figure is not something that can be compared by the average woman. 

Their striking facial features and distinct personalities further enhance their appeal. This combination stirs emotions within Xiao Fan.

For Xiao Fan, the ultimate form of revenge is not only to utterly humiliate his adversary but also to seduce the enemy's most cherished woman, much like he did with Zhou Yan. 

However, when compared to these two women, Zhou Yan's physique and looks are as unappealing as a decaying cabbage in a sewer.

While Xiao Fan was engrossed in admiring the beauty and physique of the two women, he stumbled upon a surprising discovery. 

"This fool actually owns two pets and a remarkably sharp sword?" 

This site made Xiao Fan furrow his brows. 

The opposing side was not only numerous but also possessed unique abilities and superior equipment. 

"This will be a bit tricky" Xiao Fan pondered aloud.

After a moment of contemplation, a smile spread across Xiao Fan's face as he raised his eyebrows. 

The realization dawned on him that if he defeated this man, not only would he gain the two women, but also the sword in Lu Yu's possession. The thought itself was exhilarating.

...........

In this world, there are multiple protagonists, and due to certain destinies, they will find themselves opposing Lu Yu. 

Lu Yu was well aware of this fact. Whether it was the villain's halo or the villain's eye, all this information was transparent to him. 

Yet, Lu Yu remained unperturbed. He firmly believed that as long as he was powerful enough, everything else was insignificant.

Following Chu Feng's demise, Lu Yu's strength had significantly increased, alleviating much of his pressure. 

After eliminating the monsters, he planned to lead everyone to join Yan Yun. At this point, he was accompanied by Dai Lian and other survivors. 

These survivors, numbering over a hundred, had journeyed a long way. Dai Lian and the others did not join Lu Yu's team but chose to follow them from a distance.

Upon reflection, the group concluded that trailing behind Lu Yu was a more favorable option than remaining in the dormitory, awaiting an inevitable demise. Lu Yu, however, did not feel the need to question their decision.

He assigned Wei Jianjun and Xiao Jin to guard the flanks while he, along with Hei Shuai, took the lead. 

The reason for Lu Yu taking the forefront was due to the multitude of abilities he had acquired from defeating Chu Feng. These abilities were yet to be utilized, and he needed to familiarize himself with them as quickly as possible.

Admiring exclamations filled the air, 

"Young Master Lu is so handsome!" 

"He's incredibly handsome." 

"His masculinity is enviable…" 

The chorus of admiration continued, 

In Chu Feng's absence, Dai Lian and the others distributed food among the survivors to prepare for their joint escape. The nourishment helped most of the girls in the team regain some strength. 

It was as if they had momentarily forgotten the looming danger. Their eyes were fixated on Lu Yu, who was leading the way, their expressions filled with infatuation.

Qiao Manli, too, admired Lu Yu, but unlike the other girls, she maintained a composed demeanor. 

"Yes, it's truly enviable."

When she asked, 

"Envy? 

What exactly are you envious of?" 

The girls responded, 

"Stop playing dumb!" 

"Exactly!" 

"Being safeguarded by a man as formidable as Young Master Lu is a dream come true!" 

"Hey, Manli, could you perhaps speak to Young Master Lu and see if he could give me a chance too?" 

"I want to, I want to..."

The girls continued their hushed conversations, each hoping to become Lu Yu's confidante.

There was no denying it. Lu Yu's physique, looks, lineage, and background were all unparalleled. His current strength alone provided them with a profound sense of security. 

In the past, Lu Yu had to focus intensely to deliver a lethal blow to a monster. Now, he could effortlessly defeat them, even with his eyes closed.

Whenever a few monsters charged at him, he didn't even need to glance at them. Holding the sword in his hand, he felt a unity between himself and the weapon. 

He instinctively knew from which angle to strike, how much force to exert, and how to evade the opponent's attack to deliver a fatal blow.

Lu Yu, with a clear understanding of the situation, moved with such finesse and skill that it seemed innate. This was the result of his mastery in swordsmanship and his possession of the Qingshou sword.

Qiao Manli, a woman who harbored feelings for Lu Yu, was not the only one captivated by him. Even Li Wanning, who was initially apprehensive, found herself impressed by Lu Yu's adeptness in slaying monsters. 

Lu Yu's strategy against the monstrous threats was simple yet effective - a slight sidestep to dodge followed by a swift, meteor-like strike of his sword. 

It was Li Wanning's first time witnessing such an elegant display of swordsmanship in real combat.

As they journeyed, cries of "Boss!", 

"Master Lu!", and "Lu Yu, Teacher Li!" echoed. 

Lu Yu had cleared the path of monsters numerous times, leaving few in their way. Upon reaching the dormitory downstairs with the survivors, they were greeted by Wu Qiang, Xue Li, and others. 

Wu Qiang's eyes sparkled at the sight of a girl among the survivors, and he quickly approached them after hailing his boss.

Yan Yun, noticing Qiao Manli among the survivors, rushed over and clung to Lu Yu's arm. Her concern was not unfounded - Qiao Manli posed a threat to her relationship with Lu Yu. 

To keep her at bay, Yan Yun decided to keep a close watch.

At that moment, several people, including Qiao Manli, were carrying bags. Other necessities packed into suitcases were tossed into the ring by Lu Yu. 

Despite seeing Yan Yun holding onto Lu Yu's arm, Qiao Manli remained unfazed. She even took the initiative to greet Yan Yun, 

"Hi, Yan Yun!" 

"Student Yan Yun!"

Li Wanning, upon seeing Yan Yun again, appeared slightly uncomfortable. 

However, Yan Yun, preoccupied with Qiao Manli, failed to notice Li Wanning's unease. 

"Qiao Manli? 

You're still here!" 

Yan Yun exclaimed. Qiao Manli responded nonchalantly, 

"Why wouldn't I be? 

After all, I'm just as smitten with Young Master Lu as you are.

" Yan Yun retorted,"Hey, watch it! 

Lu Yu is my boyfriend!" 

Unfazed, Qiao Manli replied, "So what?" 

She even provocatively touched her cheeks, "it's chaotic outside and you can't get married, you two are just boyfriend and girlfriend right now. 

So… how about we compete fairly, okay?"

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