Omega Taming the Black Moonlight - Chapter 39

Yan Liu’s erratic heartbeat didn’t escape Ji Yilian’s sharp ears.

With her exceptionally high Spiritual Power, Ji Yilian’s senses were acutely honed. Noticing Yan Liu’s nervousness, she subtly curved her lips into a smile and withdrew her hand.

“Your match against your opponent is tomorrow morning. Would you like to practice extra in the evening?”

She sounded like a parent who, having just comforted their child, immediately urged them to do their homework.

Yan Liu deflated like a punctured balloon, her entire posture slumping.

Extra practice?

She didn’t want to, waah waah waah.

She had known Ji Yilian’s offer of this meal would come with a price. But she hadn’t expected the price to be demanded so soon.

After a ten-second standoff, Yan Liu finally dragged herself up from the chair, reluctantly trailing behind Ji Yilian toward the door.

“Where are we going?” Yan Liu asked pitifully. “The Academy’s Training Room?”

She really wanted to lie down, browse the StarNet on her Smart Brain, and then drift off to a blissful sleep.

Unfortunately, the situation was beyond her control.

Regardless, with Ji Yilian’s guidance, her combat skills had improved significantly.

“We’re not going to the Academy,” Ji Yilian finally said before they left.

Then where are we going? Yan Liu wanted to ask, but Ji Yilian remained as silent as a gourd with its mouth sawed shut, arms crossed as she boarded the aircraft and leaned against the door, watching her.

The sky darkened, and the moon’s faint glow began to emerge on the distant horizon.

Perhaps it was Yan Liu’s vantage point, but she had a perfect view of the entire scene centered around Ji Yilian.

The hazy moonlight seemed to bathe Ji Yilian’s aircraft, accentuating the woman’s dark hair and eyes against the night sky. She looked so ethereal, as if she might ascend back to the heavens at any moment.

Ji Yilian possessed a unique aura. She didn’t seem like the type to invest her heart in anyone.

In the realm of anime, such a character would be perfectly suited to the “solo beauty” archetype.

Her cold heart and aloof demeanor wouldn’t matter. As long as she focused on her career, radiated brilliance, and remained stunningly independent, she would command unwavering attention and admiration.

Sometimes, when Ji Yilian’s face—her willow-leaf eyebrows, phoenix eyes, and full, crimson lips—flashed before Yan Liu, she found herself thinking that such a beautiful person could be forgiven for being a little cold.

Ahhh! At that very moment, Yan Liu felt that familiar sensation creeping back.

I’m sorry, my values shouldn’t be swayed by mere looks!

A person should at least have some willpower to resist beauty!

With a wave of her small hand, Yan Liu banished these distracting thoughts from her mind.

Then, she climbed into the aircraft, ascending the lowered ladder.

Before boarding, she couldn’t resist glancing out of the corner of her eye at the nearby property now registered in her name—her aircraft!

The Alliance-issued aircraft could automatically change color.

If she wanted pink, it would turn pink; if she wanted light blue, it would match the sky—perfect for concealing her true identity.

Yan Liu wasn’t worried about being exposed later because the aircraft was parked here.

With this feeling, Yan Liu sat in Ji Yilian’s aircraft, a subtle joy bubbling in her heart.

I have a flying vehicle too! I just don’t talk about it~

The girl seemed in high spirits, gazing through the aircraft’s window at the sky outside. She even raised her hand to trace the moon’s outline in the air.

Seeing her sitting quietly beside him, Ji Yilian couldn’t resist breaking the silence.

“You don’t seem to want to win anymore.”

Yan Liu’s heart skipped a beat as she turned to face him.

Damn, Ji Yilian saw through me.

Was I acting too carefree?

Realizing this, Yan Liu immediately composed herself, straightening her delicate features into a serious expression. She replied firmly, “That’s not true. I very much want to win.”

She wouldn’t let Ji Yilian suspect she had a trump card up her sleeve.

For reasons she couldn’t quite articulate, Yan Liu didn’t want Ji Yilian to know she had become an S-Class Healer—at least not yet.

Perhaps it was because this advantage was still developing.

Before it could truly shine, she didn’t want to prematurely reveal its glow and risk losing its potency.

“Nangong Feng is an Omega, just like you,” Ji Yilian said calmly. “But she comes from a martial arts family and has mastered combat skills since childhood. Facing her will be extremely challenging.”

The words instantly captured Yan Liu’s attention. The girl leaned closer.

“She’s an Omega too?”

I’m so sorry, Yan Liu thought. I only skimmed through the video footage Ji Yilian sent me earlier.

Moreover… in Yan Liu’s mind, female Alphas, Omegas, and even Betas looked virtually indistinguishable. The only difference was that Omegas tended to be slightly more physically fit and taller.

But! Even before she transmigrated, girls varied in height due to genetics, childhood nutrition, and even geographical climate. How could you assume someone was an Alpha just because they were tall?

Yan Liu hadn’t grasped this concept. When she watched the footage Ji Yilian sent, she only registered that her opponent was female and paid no attention to anything else.

Hearing Ji Yilian mention her opponent now felt like being suddenly quizzed on a lesson she hadn’t studied properly.

Yan Liu immediately felt guilty.

Before transmigrating, she had been a model student, always striving for top marks on every exam!

The girl quickly composed herself, her almond-shaped eyes glistening as she looked at Ji Yilian.

“Tell me about her again.”

Ji Yilian’s expression remained impassive, her dark eyes calm.

“No.”

She seemed angry.

Yan Liu glanced at Ji Yilian, this time keeping silent.

Her attitude had indeed been poor. Despite the opponent being her own, she had relied on Ji Yilian to worry about it for her.

It was only natural for Ji Yilian to be upset.

Focus on the issue, not the person.

While Ji Yilian had been emotionally distant and irresponsible toward the Original Host, and somewhat negligent in her duties…

At least when it came to helping Yan Liu win the competition, Ji Yilian had been diligent and responsible.

After quickly reflecting on her behavior and realizing this, Yan Liu took the initiative to apologize.

“Don’t be angry. It was my fault for not taking this seriously.”

Yan Liu’s rare, docile admission of wrongdoing was truly remarkable.

Ji Yilian’s fingers twitched at her side.

“Come here.”

Yan Liu hesitated, unsure what to expect. Normally, she would never obey so readily, but having just apologized, her defiant spirit hadn’t yet resurfaced.

After a moment’s hesitation, the girl quietly shuffled closer.

“Have you taken the Spiritual Power test yet?” Ji Yilian asked abruptly.

Yan Liu’s heart skipped a beat, almost convinced Ji Yilian had seen through her carefully guarded secret.

But she managed to maintain her composure, feigning confusion as she replied, “Yes, I took it. Why?”

If Ji Yilian pressed for specifics about her Spiritual Power level, Yan Liu had already decided to give a vague answer: “It’s average, nothing special.” She wouldn’t elaborate further.

After all, one’s Spiritual Power level was, to some extent, a private matter.

If she refused to disclose it, Ji Yilian couldn’t pry the truth from her lips.

The spirited Yan Liu’s inner self clenched its tiny fists in determination.

However, all Yan Liu received was Ji Yilian’s stern warning: “Your Spiritual Body awakened too late. On the Arena, if your opponent is an Omega, continue the match and strive to win. But if it’s an Alpha, know when to yield and don’t force a confrontation.”

“Do you understand?”

Ji Yilian leaned slightly closer, her gaze fixed on Yan Liu’s light brown eyes.

Though she didn’t elaborate, her words betrayed her deep concern.

What she didn’t say was that Yan Liu’s Spiritual Power was exceptionally unique.

So unique that any Alpha who came into contact with its gentle essence would develop an intense, soul-deep attachment.

Just like that day on the Arena, when Ji Yilian had been mentally attacked by Yan Liu yet found herself inexplicably drawn to her afterward. She had even disregarded Instructor Green Silk’s advice, recklessly inventing excuses to see Yan Liu.

This behavior was utterly unlike her usual self.

She didn’t want Yan Liu to flirt with an Alpha during a single match.