Chapter 68: Chance Encounter at the Library
"Now the enemy is in the dark while we're in the light. The best approach is to lure the snake out of its hole."
Chen Xuan said, pressing his index finger.
"Lure what out of what hole?"
Zhao Youqian asked with a grin.
"That's something I need to ask you, Brother Zhao. We should give the Yaksha clan what they like, and then she'll have to come out."
Chen Xuan said confidently. In his previous life, facing so many high-level targets, he could still handle them with ease, relying on this killer move.
One could say this is a required course for every playboy, and also for every simp.
A look of surprise appeared on Zhao Youqian's face as he waved his folding fan:
"I didn't expect that you, Brother Chen, who usually seems indifferent to women, are so skilled at handling ladies."
"No wonder the Yaksha called you a scumbag. I'd say you're the strongest.
The Yaksha clan likes handsome men and men with powerful cultivation. To lure the snake out, I suppose you're the one for the job."
Chen Xuan cracked his knuckles: "So you're saying I don't need to do anything, and she'll come to me on her own?"
"I'm afraid not."
Leng Li said calmly.
"I saw an interesting record in the academy archives. Once, a King-sealed powerful cultivator who was traveling through Jin State also stayed at Taiyin Academy for some time.
Like you, Senior Brother, he wanted to wait for the Yaksha to appear. But after waiting a month, he never saw her. In the end, he left helplessly, saying as he departed: 'Why haven't you come out to see me yet?'"
"Did the records mention where the Yaksha is sealed?"
Chen Xuan asked.
"Yes, but it says the entire Taiyin Academy was built to seal the Yaksha. The academy and the Yaksha have essentially become one," Leng Li said.
"No wonder no matter where I go in this Taiyin Academy, I can hear that voice."
Zhao Youqian put away his folding fan, took a careful sip of tea, and showed a thoughtful expression.
"This is tricky. We can't exactly tear down the entire Taiyin Academy."
Chen Xuan was encountering such an opponent for the first time—one who could silently peer into the secrets of his heart. In her presence, he had no secrets at all.
This is a major taboo when dealing with women.
A successful playboy cannot let women figure out his thoughts, otherwise he'll just become a simp.
Snap!
Zhao Youqian tapped the table lightly with his folding fan. "Is there a blueprint of Taiyin Academy in this academy?"
"Yes, it's in the library. Let's go there this afternoon. The lady who guards the library is very kind," Leng Li said.
"Alright, let's finish eating and go take a look."
As soon as Zhao Youqian finished speaking, the attendants brought the dishes the three had ordered and placed them on the table.
After the meal, Leng Li led Chen Xuan and Zhao Youqian toward the library. Along the way, they encountered quite a few beautiful young ladies.
When they saw Chen Xuan, they subconsciously stopped to admire his handsomeness. The bolder ones would secretly give Chen Xuan small gifts.
Chen Xuan didn't refuse and accepted all these gifts.
Seeing this scene, Zhao Youqian couldn't help feeling sour.
Why doesn't any young lady see that I'm young and wealthy?
Next time I go out, I must wear more attention-grabbing attire.
The library of Taiyin Academy is in a separate courtyard, with a small lake emitting a faint yin energy in the middle.
The lake was filled with lotus flowers.
By the lake, on stone benches, several elegant and quiet women were reading. One of them was Princess Ning, whom they had met at Minister Zhuo's residence a few days earlier.
Chen Xuan subconsciously glanced at her, wondering why she was here.
Coincidentally, Princess Ning also turned her head. Their eyes met, creating a spark.
"Young Master Chen, I didn't expect to meet you here."
Princess Ning said with a smile.
"Indeed, I didn't expect Princess Ning to be here either."
Chen Xuan was somewhat surprised but remained composed.
"It seems Yuechi didn't tell you that I'm an instructor at Taiyin Academy," Princess Ning smiled slightly, becoming even more captivating.
"I truly didn't know that."
Chen Xuan looked at Princess Ning from every angle and couldn't see her as someone who would be a teacher. If he had a teacher like her in his previous life in college, he certainly wouldn't have become a playboy.
"May I ask what brings the three of you here?"
Princess Ning asked openly, as if speaking with old friends.
"We came to Taiyin Academy to study, of course."
Chen Xuan said with a straight face.
"Young Master is actually a scholar?" Princess Ning clearly didn't believe what Chen Xuan said.
"Doesn't look like one?" Chen Xuan asked back.
"My apologies for being presumptuous."
Princess Ning looked carefully and realized that Chen Xuan did indeed look like a frustrated scholar who then wandered the world with his sword.
"What kind of books does Young Master Chen want to read? I remember where every book in this library is located."
"I didn't expect Princess Ning to be such a female scholar, remembering the location of every book in the library."
Chen Xuan said with a smile. Her words still surprised him somewhat.
"Female scholar?"
Princess Ning had never heard this term before and showed a puzzled expression.
"It means Princess Ning is very intelligent. Content that takes others three days to learn, the Princess can master in three hours."
Chen Xuan remembered that this world didn't have the term "female scholar," so he casually explained. After all, she wouldn't know what it meant anyway.
"Young Master certainly has a way with words. But you still haven't answered my question."
Princess Ning said with a smile, clearly not being sidetracked by Chen Xuan's words.
"I'm here to find the design blueprints of Taiyin Academy. It'll be convenient for skipping classes in a couple of days. After all, academy life without skipping classes isn't complete."
Chen Xuan said in a self-righteous tone.
"Pfft!"
Princess Ning covered her mouth and smiled: "Young Master Chen is quite interesting. The academy's design blueprints aren't usually lent out, but today I can let you take a look. However, you can only view them in this courtyard."
"Then thank you, Princess Ning."
Chen Xuan cupped his hands in thanks, showing no intention of refusing.
"Please wait a moment."
Princess Ning walked into the library.
Watching her graceful figure depart, Zhao Youqian gave Chen Xuan a thumbs up.
"Brother Chen, how are you so skilled?"
"Stay calm. This is just basic tutorial."
Chen Xuan said casually, as if speaking about a trivial matter.
Before long, Princess Ning emerged from the library, holding a jade slip.
"Young Master Chen, before you view this jade slip, can you answer a question for me?"
"Go ahead."
Chen Xuan appeared calm, not showing any urgency.
"Very simple. I just want to ask, what kind of books do you like to read the most?"
Princess Ning asked with a smile.
Chen Xuan answered without thinking: "Women, of course."
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