John Wang's POV
March 17th, 2025 — 9:25 PM
Longwan University — Linbei Campus, West Courtyard
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Everyone was exhausted, except me and Mu Qinglan. I wanted to use the system to help Zhou Xue. Thankfully, she wasn't infected, but many of her friends were not so lucky, and what made me quite satisfied was another S-Tier.
Tang Wei and Zhou Xue... I couldn't let them slip through my fingertips!
I straightened slowly, flexing my fingers, feeling the dry blood cracking across my palms.
Around me, my team tightened up with no need for orders.
Mu Qinglan at my left shoulder, sharp and steady, bat slung low but ready.
Shen Yifei at my right, dragging her spear up to a tired guard stance, mouth tight.
Zhou Xue on her butt, blood smeared across her face, clutching her ribs but still watching the perimeter like she was ready to bite anyone who came too close.
Good.
Good instincts.
