"Wow!"
A few girls who followed along also saw Gao Xuan and let out a collective gasp.
It's not that they lacked self-control, it's just that in the primitive jungle, everything they saw and heard was filled with rawness and wildness.
Yun Qingshang, who just appeared, could be said to have natural beauty. But the handsome and unparalleled Gao Xuan had already surpassed the realm of natural beauty.
The feeling was akin to finding a top-grade jade in a pile of trash, with the contrast bringing an unusual shock.
"Oh my!"
"Is this for real..."
"Feels so surreal, are we filming a movie?"
An Hui, Zhou Jun, and a group of boys were also stunned, but due to same-gender repulsion, they instinctively began to doubt after the initial shock.
In the middle of nowhere, where did this handsome guy come from?
Wang Hong'en frowned slightly, already amazed by Yun Qingshang, and now this man appeared, completely overturning his understanding of the primitive mountain forests.
He was certain he had never seen someone with such high beauty in his life, including all women.
If such a face was naturally formed, Wang Hong'en found it hard to believe. However, even with advanced cosmetic surgery techniques nowadays, no one had made a face that looked so handsome.
This trip had major tasks for Wang Hong'en to accomplish. Encountering a pair of unusual people made him uncomfortable.
The situation seemed to become complex.
But since they were here, they couldn't just turn around and leave. That would seem too cowardly and hard to explain to others.
Wang Hong'en stepped forward a few steps and greeted, "Hello, I am Wang Hong'en, a professor at Mingjing University. Our expedition team is entering the Fire Mountain District and would like to set up camp here first. Would that be convenient?"
"Hello, Professor Wang, my name is Gao Xuan."
Gao Xuan smiled warmly as he rose from his chair, walking up to Wang Hong'en, "In the wild, visitors are guests. You are all welcome."
He pointed to the cave, saying, "Inside is very spacious, everyone please feel at ease."
Gao Xuan was very hospitable, his smile as bright as the sunshine.
Even an old man like Professor Wang felt extremely pleased communicating with Gao Xuan. Much of his suspicion was dissipated.
Not to mention Wei Zhenzhen and other girls, they all found Gao Xuan very handsome and affable, so attractive you couldn't help but want to stay around him.
"Sister Yin, his voice is so magnetic and so clear; just listening to it makes my heart feel all tingly and indescribably comfortable..."
Wei Zhenzhen said excitedly, "There's such a perfect person in the world, oh my, I'm in love, in love."
"Show some restraint."
Xu Yin, being Wei Zhenzhen's cousin, couldn't just watch her sister embarrass herself, so she whispered a reminder.
"When a face lover sees a God of Appearance, they're bound to go crazy licking. What's restraint for..."
Wei Zhenzhen thought nothing of it, "I used to like those idols, was I blind? Compared to Gao Xuan, those idols are like dog poop."
More than just speaking, Wei Zhenzhen shook her head repeatedly, feeling ashamed of her youthful ignorance.
Xu Yin was speechless. Though only ten years older than Wei Zhenzhen, she found it difficult to understand the thoughts of Wei Zhenzhen's generation.
Wei Zhenzhen was genuinely enamored; she skipped over a few steps to Gao Xuan, enthusiastically extending her small hand, "I'm Wei Zhenzhen, nice to meet you."
"Gao Xuan, I'm also pleased to meet you."
Gao Xuan held Wei Zhenzhen's soft little hand, his smile even more radiant.
"You're really handsome!" Wei Zhenzhen genuinely praised.
"That's what everyone says."
Gao Xuan humbly replied, "But I think their vocabulary is too limited. How can one word 'handsome' describe my beauty?"
"Hahahaha..."
Wei Zhenzhen laughed heartily, even if the joke was old, coming from Gao Xuan it felt down-to-earth and particularly funny.
Xu Yin listened from the side, finding that Gao Xuan was right. Indeed, there were no suitable words to describe Gao Xuan's appearance.
"Majestic as a jade tree, imposing and gallant, dashing and charming," all these adjectives seemed too vulgar for Gao Xuan.
After thinking for a long time, Xu Yin could only find one phrase barely suitable: "Marvelously crafted by nature."
Gao Xuan was truly stately and graceful, exceptional and unrivaled.
Xu Yin, naturally, wouldn't act like a young girl and swoon; she mostly felt pure admiration.
Human beings in the Star River Era are constantly evolving, yet someone like Gao Xuan, in posture and appearance, had reached perfection, reaching the limits of human aesthetics. He could solely be a miracle in the history of human evolution.
Wei Zhenzhen didn't think that much, originally feeling somewhat unfamiliar with Gao Xuan, she merely plucked up the courage to get closer.
With Gao Xuan's joke, their relationship quickly became closer.
"Can I take a photo with you?"
"You can, as long as you don't charge me."
"Hahaha, I wouldn't dare..."
Wei Zhenzhen took Gao Xuan's arm and used her smart watch to take a few selfies, her small face excitedly flushed. She truly didn't expect Gao Xuan to be so easygoing and amusing.
The other girls, encouraged by Wei Zhenzhen, all crowded around Gao Xuan to chat and get chummy.
Gao Xuan was approachable, and his words were pleasant and interesting, even a bit playful. Soon, he became surrounded by a group of youthful and beautiful girls.
The other boys could only look on enviously from the sidelines.
They felt a natural repulsion toward Gao Xuan and weren't interested in interacting with him. They just wanted to chat with Yun Qingshang.
The problem was, Yun Qingshang was always with Gao Xuan, leaving no chance for the boys to catch her attention.
The boys were quite aware of the situation. They couldn't compare with Gao Xuan.
Still, some didn't give up. Zhou Jun said, "No matter how good-looking he is, seeing him every day gets tiring. Maybe the girl prefers someone like us."
"You're just showing off," Peng Yuanshan sneered. He couldn't stand Zhou Jun's frivolous attitude.
Zhou Jun didn't care about Peng Yuanshan's opinion: "Once I win Yun Qingshang over, I'll give you her underwear as a keepsake."
Zhou Jun said as he quickly walked over to Yun Qingshang: "Miss, is it just the two of you in this cave?"
Yun Qingshang silently watched Gao Xuan laughing and chatting in the crowd, seemingly not hearing Zhou Jun's words at all.
Zhou Jun felt awkward, but he refused to leave so easily. After boasting, he couldn't lose face.
"Miss, my name is Zhou Jun, an archaeology student at Mingjing University. It's my first time in the White Dragon Mountains, truly a great place, full of talents and beauty..."
Zhou Jun babbled on, but Yun Qingshang gave no response.
This made Zhou Jun wonder if Yun Qingshang had a hearing issue. He reached out, trying to touch Yun Qingshang, who avoided him.
Yun Qingshang glanced at Zhou Jun, her gaze icy, making Zhou Jun's heart sink and chills run down his spine.
Zhou Jun hurriedly stepped back, raising his hands: "Don't misunderstand, I didn't mean anything else."
Yun Qingshang still didn't look at Zhou Jun.
By now, Zhou Jun understood that this cold girl was beyond his reach. He returned to his companions, full of frustration, "That woman is nuts."
"Knew you wouldn't succeed, yet you pretend," Peng Yuanshan was pleased, seeing Yun Qingshang indeed not pay attention to Zhou Jun, confirming she's not a superficial woman.
"With your level, you dare try to win over Yun Qingshang."
An Hui also disdained Zhou Jun, thinking he didn't assess the situation, showing no brains.
Wang Hong'en quietly observed and didn't detect any problems.
Now, the Celestial Net covered the globe. Gao Xuan, Yun Qingshang, and others connected to the Celestial Net could receive modern education. Their contemporary behavior wasn't an issue.
Moreover, Yun Qingshang's cold demeanor was partly due to her personality but mostly because of long-term isolation from society, making social interactions exceptionally awkward.
This couldn't be faked.
As for Gao Xuan, he was clearly naturally cheerful and outgoing, talking a lot. That's why the two appeared so contrasting.
Wang Hong'en's only puzzlement was why Gao Xuan kept his eyes closed.
Judging by Gao Xuan's behavior, closing his eyes didn't impair his actions.
Not only Wang Hong'en, but Xu Yin and others were also unusually curious.
Human eyes are the most important sensory organ, conveying complex information. Eyes' role in social interaction is irreplaceable.
Gao Xuan was exceptionally handsome but always kept his eyes closed, somewhat tarnishing his image.
Wei Zhenzhen, having an animated conversation with Gao Xuan, couldn't help but ask, "Gao Xuan, why do you keep your eyes closed?"
Gao Xuan smiled slightly: "I have an eye disease, I can't see anything."
"Ah..."
The girls were greatly shocked and exceptionally pitied this handsome young man who turned out to be blind!
Even the group of jealous boys felt it was a pity.
Wei Zhenzhen felt even more guilty and uneasy: "Sorry, I didn't know."
Gao Xuan remained unconcerned: "Fate has treated me more than kindly, I can only feel deep gratitude..."
"Wow, you're so open-minded..."
A group of beautiful girls surrounded Gao Xuan, their faces radiating compassion.
Even Wang Hong'en's gaze toward Gao Xuan softened, showing more kindness and less suspicion.
Yun Qingshang quietly watched from the side, her expression indifferent. She thought this group of people was so foolish for feeling sorry for Gao Xuan!