Tang Yuehua wiped the corner of her mouth, her Face flushed red.
Forcing down the shame in her heart, she looked at Lin Yuan with a complex expression and said, "Lin Yuan, since I've already promised you, if there is a need in the future..."
"I can continue to secretly help you maintain the spirit tool issues on your body in private. However, I also have a request that I hope you can grant me."
Tang Yuehua's tone carried a hint of humble pleading: "I don't want this special underground relationship between us to be known by anyone else in this academy. You must keep it a secret for me."
Ultimately, Tang Yuehua was a proud woman who had moved in the high circles of Heaven Dou City for many years and valued her Face immensely.
She desperately did not want others to know that she and Lin Yuan had actually developed such a scandalous, hidden relationship.
At least, definitely not now!
If word of this were to spread among the powerful and influential people in the outside world, how would she, Tang Yuehua, ever show her Face again?
Where would she put her dignity?
The Moon Pavilion's reputation would also be completely dragged through the mud.
Regarding this secrecy condition proposed by Tang Yuehua, Lin Yuan didn't seem to care at all.
He nodded readily, directly agreeing to her small demand.
After all, in Lin Yuan's view, this kind of irresponsible, hidden underground affair was actually quite thrilling.
Compared to those open and legitimate relationships, this sense of secretive taboo satisfied his desire for conquest even more.
Afterward, Lin Yuan did not go back on his word.
He left that precious Immortal Herb from earlier on the table for Tang Yuehua.
This Immortal Herb was called the Purple Ethereal Marrow-Cleansing Jade-Skin Flower. It possessed the terrifying effect of reshaping bones and purifying the spirit power Origin, making it perfect for someone like Tang Yuehua to undergo a complete transformation.
Before turning to leave this elegant room filled with a lingering, amorous atmosphere.
Lin Yuan stopped and spoke with his back to Tang Yuehua: "Hall Master Tang, since you have already accepted my benefits..."
"...then please always remember your choice today and your position. Do not attempt to do anything foolish like betraying me behind my back; otherwise, the end result will definitely not be something you want to see."
Actually, Lin Yuan could have found a reasonable excuse to wait a while longer until he had completely consumed her before giving the Immortal Herb to Tang Yuehua.
But on second thought, giving it sooner or later was the same.
Furthermore, Lin Yuan was certain that Tang Yuehua definitely didn't have the courage to secretly disobey him now.
Otherwise, the consequences would be more than she could bear.
After Lin Yuan left, Tang Yuehua, looking at the Purple Ethereal Marrow-Cleansing Jade-Skin Flower as if it were a priceless treasure, trembled with excitement.
Without any hesitation, she immediately sat cross-legged and began to absorb it.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, some time had passed.
...
On a quiet, dark, and windy night, a dark shadow moved like a ghost, silently approaching the outer walls of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
This shadow was none other than the Seventh Elder, Tang Lie, who had been ordered to secretly descend from the Clear Sky Sect to investigate the truth behind the sect betrayal!
Relying on his powerful cultivation, he stealthily sneaked into the interior of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
However, Tang Lie's laughable stealth was practically non-existent in front of Zhao Yun, who had been hiding in the shadows to protect Lin Yuan; it was as comical as a clown's antics.
The moment he stepped into the Royal Academy's range, his spirit power fluctuations were completely locked onto by Zhao Yun's mental force. Every move he made was under Zhao Yun's surveillance.
Coincidentally, at this late hour, Lin Yuan had once again come to the elegant room on the top floor of the Moon Pavilion to be secretly with Tang Yuehua.
During this period, having tasted the forbidden fruit, the two of them often met in private.
Tonight was no exception. Tang Yuehua was again submissively kneeling on the ground, diligently helping Lin Yuan clean up. Her various techniques had become increasingly proficient.
A good while after the two had finished, the amorous atmosphere in the room had not yet fully dissipated.
Zhao Yun, who was far away in Lin Yuan's dormitory resting with his eyes closed, suddenly contacted Lin Yuan through the System Soul link.
Zhao Yun's voice rang in Lin Yuan's mind: "My Lord, just now, your subordinate discovered an unidentified powerful expert has quietly sneaked into the academy."
"Judging by the thick spirit power fluctuations, your subordinate suspects the opponent is a Titled Douluo. Moreover, this person's movements are secretive, having avoided all the academy guards."
"This Titled Douluo is currently heading rapidly and purposefully towards the Moon Pavilion where you are. It seems they come with ill intent; please take precautions early, My Lord."
Hearing Zhao Yun's sudden warning, Lin Yuan, who was leaning against the back of his chair enjoying the afterglow, raised an eyebrow slightly.
He immediately indicated to Zhao Yun in his mind that he was aware and did not panic.
Following that, Lin Yuan issued an order for Zhao Yun to come to the Moon Pavilion in the shadows immediately.
Then, Lin Yuan quickly straightened his slightly messy clothes. He turned his head and looked at Tang Yuehua, who was still using a silk handkerchief to clean the corners of her mouth.
Lin Yuan chuckled and said to her, "It seems your Moon Pavilion is destined to be restless tonight. I suspect an Elder from the Clear Sky Sect finally couldn't hold back and has personally come to your door to hold you accountable."
Lin Yuan stood up and casually patted her somewhat stiff shoulder. "I'll hide first; you just act as if you know nothing."
"Deal with this Elder of yours properly. If he dares to lay a hand on you, don't worry. If he makes a move... he will die!"
Then, Lin Yuan's figure blurred, and he calmly retreated behind the screen deep in the elegant room, perfectly concealing his aura as if he had vanished into thin air.
In the large room, Tang Yuehua was suddenly left alone. She hurried to stand up and straightened her slightly messy and wrinkled Silver Court Dress.
She patted her still-burning cheeks hard, trying to dispel that suggestive, charming flush, striving to return to her usual dignified and cold appearance.
"Phew—" Tang Yuehua took a deep breath.
Just as she sat down on the main seat, the heavy nanmu door of the room was violently pushed open.
A gust of sharp night wind surged into the room. The newcomer was dressed in low-profile black clothes, his hair and beard bristling like a completely enraged lion. It was the Clear Sky Sect's most hot-tempered Seventh Elder, Tang Lie!
Tang Lie quickly closed the door behind him while laying down a layer of sound-isolating spirit power barrier, completely cutting off the entire room from the outside world.
"Yuehua! To think you're hiding in this so-called Heaven Dou Royal Academy!" Tang Lie looked at the person before him, his eyes bloodshot as he roared in a suppressed voice.
"Seventh Elder..." Tang Yuehua stood up with feigned composure and gave a slight aristocratic curtsy, though her eyes held a trace of imperceptible coldness and detachment.
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