Chapter 63: The Extraordinary Nature of a Transcendent Constitution

The next day, as usual, Lin Xiao picked up Jessie. Today, the girl was dressed even more exquisitely—a pure white dress hugged her figure, her golden hair gathered behind her head into dozens of ponytails, radiating the innocence of a girl next door, a first love.

Lin Xiao had to admit, Jessie’s change in style was refreshing, making it hard not to steal a few glances.

But that was all. The inherent quality in her bones still failed to spark his interest; they were simply not the same kind of people.

“So you’re not someone who dislikes girls, right? You like this type, don’t you?” Jessie sat obediently in her seat, acting the part of a demure maiden.

She had spent much of last night reflecting, connecting Lin Xiao’s background to his aesthetics, guessing that he might favor this style—and, as it turned out, she was right.

“Stop pretending, Kardashian. You’re not this sort of girl—why change your personality for someone else? Don’t you feel suffocated?” Lin Xiao started the car, his gaze fixed on the rearview mirror. A makeover could alter appearances, but temperament was ingrained, almost impossible to change.

Jessie’s expression shifted, leaning back and slapping her hand on the seat, protesting, “So you’re saying there’s absolutely no hope for us?”

Lin Xiao shrugged, replying, “The reason you pursue me isn’t so much liking me as it is the shadow left by that incident. I saved you, so you feel safe with me.

But let me tell you, being around me is anything but safe—it’s very dangerous. I can barely protect my own family, let alone spare energy for someone unrelated.

Trust me, being near me puts you in real danger—life-threatening danger.”

Jessie’s face clouded as she gazed out the window, lost in thought.

After a long silence, she turned back, sounding relieved, “Yes, I must admit, I pursued you for my own safety. Hearing you say this, I understand—it’s better to stay away from you than rely on your protection.

Alright, you don’t need to pick me up after school today, and there’s no need to take me to school anymore. Let’s end things here. I’m grateful for you saving my life. As you said, those five thousand dollars settle everything between us. As for the expenses these last two days…”

“The expenses these last two days are covered—consider them included in the five thousand, as after-sales service. Of course, if you run into trouble and I have the capacity, feel free to call for help anytime.”

Lin Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, finally making this heiress see reason, and ending her pursuit. He did feel a touch disappointed about losing the protection fee, but such was the balance of gain and loss.

Driving all the way to school, Jessie blew him a kiss before getting out, then walked into the school with noticeably lighter steps. She no longer had to pretend and could be her true self again.

Lin Xiao waved at her departing figure. If not for the current dire situation, and had Jessie persisted a little longer, he might have actually succumbed to her ultra-short skirt.

After all, this rich girl was beautiful, had a stunning figure, and came from a wealthy family—she fulfilled almost every fantasy a man could have.

He dropped Will off at his class and headed toward his own, when a figure appeared at Will’s classroom door, staring blankly at his back—it was Barbara.

“Hello, Will, I have something to say to you. Could you step outside for a moment?” Barbara called out to Will. Lin Xiao didn’t know it, but the days of fleeing together had made them very close, only slightly less so than his bond with Michael and the others, still qualifying as good friends.

Arriving at his own classroom, Lin Xiao found many girls whispering about him. Jessie’s open pursuit had finally brought him into the public eye—at least they knew his name.

“Hey, Jonathan,” Stephan greeted him. Lin Xiao nodded in return, took his seat, and rested for a moment, quietly sensing his physical state.

Ever since his upgrade to extraordinary constitution, his body had undergone many changes—his five senses were sharper, his awareness heightened, and a vague sixth sense, intuition, was emerging.

According to the system, after reaching level ten and changing classes, this sixth sense would fully awaken, allowing mastery over magical power.

To accelerate this process, Lin Xiao spent every class, aside from listening to key points, strengthening this sixth sense and improving his use of magic.

With continued practice, his control over his body grew stronger—he could even faintly regulate his stomach’s movements, his heartbeat’s rhythm, and his endocrine rate.

The deeper he explored, the more he marveled at the extraordinary body’s wonders.

His current physique could rival the world’s strongest humans; strength, speed, reaction, and control all moving toward the extraordinary.

Extraordinary, after all, meant transcending the ordinary, standing apart.

The day’s classes ended quickly. That evening, Lin Xiao went to pick up Will as usual, finding his little brother in poor spirits, distracted.

“What’s wrong, Will? Are you feeling unwell?” Lin Xiao asked with concern. Will shook his head, then looked up and asked strangely, “Jonathan, do you really not like Barbara?”

Lin Xiao was surprised—was Barbara trying to approach him indirectly, playing the emotional card?

“I told you before, these are troubled times. I have no time for romance, and honestly, I don’t feel anything for her. Don’t worry about your big brother’s affairs.”

Will lowered his head, pressing further, “If, I mean if, she could protect herself, and you felt something for her, would you accept her?”

Lin Xiao made a sound of surprise. What was up with Will today? Why was he acting so oddly?

“Who knows—maybe, maybe not. Did Barbara come to you?”

Will nodded, looking up, “I think she genuinely likes you. She’s not bad-looking, just not very shapely. Jonathan, I think you’re avoiding it—not brave enough to face her.”

Lin Xiao was startled, stopping in his tracks. He bent down, hands on Will’s shoulders, his expression serious, “Will, you’re still young—you don’t understand how dangerous our situation is. You don’t realize it yet. The girl I like must be able to protect herself—and matters of the heart can’t be forced.

Love is built on equality, not on being more humble or sacrificing more to win someone’s heart.

Like is like, dislike is dislike. Follow your heart, and you won’t cause misunderstanding or harm to either side.”

Will seemed to half understand, but Lin Xiao didn’t elaborate. He led Will to the car and drove home.

Back home, Lin Xiao went to the backyard to practice his skills, a daily routine to keep himself sharp in case of danger.

After practicing for most of an hour, Will pushed the door open and came out, handing him a bottle of chilled Coke.

Lin Xiao patted his head, twisted off the cap, and took a deep gulp. After finishing most of it, he smacked his lips—it tasted off.

“Will, did you add something to the Coke?” Lin Xiao suddenly clutched his stomach, feeling a burning sensation in his gut. He quickly controlled his stomach’s movements and spat out the Coke he had just swallowed.

Will was so scared he nearly cried, hastily explaining, “It was Barbara—she came to me today and gave me a packet of powder. She said if I put it in your drink, you’d like her.

I’m sorry, Jonathan—I didn’t mean to. She kept begging me, saying she really liked you, and finally even cried, so I agreed to help her.”

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