Chapter 199: Tang Lie Comes Knocking
Tang Yuehua blushed as she wiped the corner of her mouth.
She suppressed the shame in her heart, her gaze complicated as she looked at Lin Yuan and said, "Lin Yuan, since I've already agreed to you, if you need it in the future…"
"I can secretly assist you with your needs privately at any time. However, I have one request, and I hope you will agree to it."
Tang Yuehua's tone carried a trace of humble pleading. "I don't want this kind of special underground relationship between us to be known by anyone else in this academy. You must keep it a secret for me."
After all, as a proud woman who had spent many years navigating Heaven Dou City and cared greatly about her reputation,
She absolutely did not want others to know that she and Lin Yuan had actually developed such a scandalous, hidden relationship.
At the very least, it was absolutely impossible for now.
If word of this were to spread among those nobles outside, how would she face anyone in the future?
Where would she put her dignity?
Even Moon Pavilion's reputation would be completely ruined.
As for the confidentiality condition Tang Yuehua proposed, Lin Yuan did not seem to care at all.
He nodded readily, directly agreeing to her small request.
After all, in Lin Yuan's view, this kind of relationship that required no responsibility and could not be exposed was actually quite thrilling.
Compared to those open and aboveboard relationships, this kind of secretive, taboo feeling satisfied his desire for conquest even more.
Afterward, Lin Yuan did not go back on his word.
He directly left the precious immortal herb from earlier on the table for Tang Yuehua.
This immortal herb was called Purple Nether Marrow-Cleansing Jade Skin Flower. It possessed terrifying effects of reshaping the body and purifying the origin of soul power, making it suitable for someone like Tang Yuehua to undergo a complete transformation.
Before turning to leave this elegant room filled with lingering, suggestive atmosphere,
Lin Yuan paused, his back facing Tang Yuehua. "Pavilion Master Tang, since you've already accepted my benefits, you'd better firmly remember your choice today and your position. Don't even think about doing anything foolish behind my back to betray me. Otherwise, the consequences will definitely not be something you want to see."
In truth, Lin Yuan could have found a reasonable excuse and waited until he had completely taken everything from her before giving her the immortal herb.
But on second thought, giving it sooner or later made no difference.
Moreover, Lin Yuan was certain that Tang Yuehua lacked the courage to secretly defy him now.
Otherwise, the consequences would be something she absolutely could not bear.
After Lin Yuan left, Tang Yuehua, who felt as if she had obtained a priceless treasure, looked at the Purple Nether Marrow-Cleansing Jade Skin Flower before her and trembled with excitement.
Without any hesitation, she immediately sat cross-legged and began absorbing it.
Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, another period went by.
…
On a quiet, late night, under the cover of darkness and howling wind, a shadow moved like a ghost, silently arriving outside the walls of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
This shadow was none other than the Seventh Elder Tang Lie, who had secretly descended from the Clear Sky Sect under orders to investigate the truth behind the sect betrayal!
Relying on his powerful cultivation, he quietly infiltrated the interior of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
However, Tang Lie's laughable concealment was nothing more than a joke in front of Zhao Yun, who had been hiding in the shadows to protect Lin Yuan. It was as ridiculous as a clown performing.
The moment he stepped into the academy's range, the fluctuations of his soul power were completely locked onto by Zhao Yun's spiritual power. Every move he made was under Zhao Yun's surveillance.
Coincidentally, at this very late hour, Lin Yuan had once again come to the elegant room on the top floor of Moon Pavilion, staying there secretly with Tang Yuehua.
During this period, the two, having developed a taste for it, often met in private.
Tonight was no exception. Tang Yuehua obediently knelt on the ground, carefully tending to Lin Yuan. Her techniques had already become increasingly skillful.
And after the two had just finished for quite some time, the lingering atmosphere in the elegant room had yet to fully dissipate.
Far away in Lin Yuan's dormitory, Zhao Yun, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly contacted Lin Yuan through their system soul connection.
Zhao Yun's voice rang in Lin Yuan's mind. "My lord, just now, your subordinate discovered an unidentified expert who has secretly infiltrated the academy."
"Judging by the dense fluctuations of soul power, I suspect the other party is a Titled Douluo. Moreover, this person's movements are extremely secretive, having avoided all the academy guards."
"This Titled Douluo is now clearly and rapidly heading toward Moon Pavilion, where you are located. It seems the visitor has ill intentions. My lord, please take precautions early."
Hearing Zhao Yun's sudden warning, Lin Yuan, who had been leaning back in his chair, enjoying the afterglow, raised his eyebrows slightly.
He immediately responded that he understood, remaining calm.
Right after that, Lin Yuan issued an order for Zhao Yun to come to Moon Pavilion at once in secret.
Then, Lin Yuan quickly straightened his slightly disheveled clothes and turned to look at Tang Yuehua, who was still wiping the corner of her mouth with a silk handkerchief.
Lin Yuan chuckled softly and said to her, "Looks like your Moon Pavilion won't be peaceful tonight. Most likely, some elder from Clear Sky Sect couldn't hold back anymore and has come personally to question you."
Lin Yuan stood up and casually patted her somewhat stiff shoulder. "I'll hide first. Just act like you know nothing."
"Handle this elder properly. If he dares to make a move against you, you don't need to worry. If he acts… he will die."
Immediately afterward, Lin Yuan's figure blurred, and he calmly retreated behind the screen deeper inside the elegant room, perfectly concealing his aura as if he had vanished into thin air.
In the vast room, only Tang Yuehua remained. She hurriedly stood up and adjusted her slightly disordered and wrinkled silver palace dress.
She patted her still-heated cheeks, trying to dispel the alluring flush and force herself back into her usual dignified and aloof demeanor.
"Hu—" Tang Yuehua took a deep breath.
Just as she sat down in the main seat, the heavy door of the elegant room was violently pushed open.
A sharp gust of night wind surged into the room. The newcomer wore low-key black clothing, his hair and beard bristling like a furious lion. It was none other than the most hot-tempered Seventh Elder of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Lie!
Tang Lie quickly shut the door behind him and simultaneously set up a layer of soundproof soul power barrier, completely isolating the elegant room from the outside world.
"Yuehua! You actually hid yourself in this so-called Heaven Dou Royal Academy!" Tang Lie glared at her with bloodshot eyes, suppressing his voice as he roared.
"Seventh Elder…" Tang Yuehua feigned composure as she stood up, slightly bowing in noble etiquette, though her eyes carried a trace of coldness and distance that was hard to detect.
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