Chapter 291

"This... this isn't right, the two of you... this really won't do..."

Shen Gonglin seemed to be playing hard to get, but upon hearing his words, the elven girl had a subtle expression on her face.

"It's alright, don't underestimate you. There are only two of them. Little Rin, you could easily take on three of them."

Chapter 103 Asleep? Good!

"Phew... The preparations are complete. Little Herrscher of Consciousness, did you understand? Watch carefully and learn well."

In the dimly lit room, the elf girl got up. Shen Gonglin usually didn't resist, that was just her personality, so the elf girl just rolled her eyes at him. Then she looked at Shibao, who was standing next to her with a red face and eyes that were almost spinning. Even so, she still tried to keep her eyes wide open to observe Kurumi's movements.

Wow, she's amazing! No wonder she's my older sister. I used to just listen to her theories, but now I'm truly convinced. She calls me "older sister" willingly. I could do it too, but to be as good as her... that's really difficult.

"Yes, sister, I will definitely try my best."

It's hard to imagine that the unruly Herrscher of Consciousness could be so obedient. She clenched her little fists and nodded seriously, her pretty face flushed. Sure enough, there's always someone who can subdue another. I never expected that she would be so well-behaved by Kurumi. Shen Gonglin could hear the clear "Sister" from her, and she was truly convinced.

But in this kind of thing, there's no need to put in any effort, right?

"Okay, very good. Let me demonstrate for you again. After all, I've been there, and usually in situations like this, you should..."

It seemed like she didn't take Shen Gonglin seriously at all, or perhaps she was just a teaching tool? Lying on the bed, Shen Gonglin felt a complex mix of emotions. Seeing the elf girl want to continue, he couldn't resist. It wasn't that he had any self-control; usually, at a point like this, shouldn't one...?

"Shen Gonglin, are you asleep?"

Sure enough, just as Shen Gonglin was pondering, a soft voice came from the doorway. It was undoubtedly Kiana's voice. Shen Gonglin knew someone would come to disturb them, and she wasn't surprised at all. Bronya and Seele would definitely have a lot to talk about that night, and only Kiana would come over.

"Tsk, this white-haired girl is really ruining my plans... Shen Gonglin, get rid of her quickly."

Just as they were preparing for the next step of the lesson, the elven girl's face immediately darkened upon hearing this voice. She glared at Shen Gonglin, urging him to hurry up and handle the situation. They had finally gotten this far; who knew if they would have such a good opportunity again?

"Well... Sister, how about we call it a day? Kiana's here, so it's not appropriate for us to continue. How about we call it a day?"

However, before Shen Gonglin could speak, Hi Fu unexpectedly spoke up. Although she had learned a lot, she still felt a bit of pressure about the final step. Moreover, the thought of her demonstrating made her feel like she was being cheated on. Although she didn't have much experience, Hi Fu still wanted to do the final step by herself, or at least one-on-one.

"Huh? Little Herrscher of Consciousness, you're not thinking of backing out, are you? The atmosphere has already reached this point, and I thought you were a brave girl. But now that it's so close, why are you still not going to make a move? Are you a little nervous? It's okay, I'll demonstrate for you. Don't be afraid, I'm here for you."

The elf girl glanced at Hi Fu. How could this girl be so disappointing? She was still a newly born consciousness. Although she had someone's memories of many years, she was still very young in essence and did not understand Hi Fu's true intentions. Kurumi tried to continue demonstrating to her, but Hi Fu quickly pulled her down after seeing her actions.

I already know this knowledge, so I don't need her to demonstrate. I'll come by myself when I have the chance.

"No, I'm not scared, it's just... I know that idiot Kiana. Once she's here, she's definitely not going to leave. It's too embarrassing for outsiders to see this. Come on, let's go, sister, we should go."

Having made up her mind, Hi Fu wouldn't openly discuss this with her older sister. Giving Shen Gonglin a look, Hi Fu pulled down the elf who wanted to be a female knight. This older sister was truly brave, much stronger than herself. But precisely because she was so strong, Hi Fu was also quite wary of her. She had to keep a close eye on her in the future. Who would have thought that Shen Gonglin's consciousness harbored such a powerful girl?

"Then, see you next time?"

It was a little regrettable, but seeing Hi Fu's gaze, Shen Gonglin didn't say much. With a flick of his finger, the black shadow opened, and Hi Fu forcefully stuffed the struggling elf girl inside. Only after dealing with this most dangerous terrorist did Hi Fu breathe a sigh of relief. After shifting her gaze to Shen Gonglin, she couldn't help but blush.

"You better watch out, don't you dare try anything funny. Just say you're asleep and don't let Kiana in!"

The Herrscher of Consciousness, having witnessed the grand spectacle, fiercely threatened Shen Gonglin. She prepared to return to Shen Gonglin's consciousness to rest and digest the knowledge she had gained that day. Before leaving, she glanced back at Shen Gonglin one last time. A fragrant breeze wafted over, Hi Fu of Shen Gonglin's lips, a small treat for him. She had been so busy looking at him that she hadn't even gotten close to Shen Gonglin yet.

"This is just a small gift... Next time, when there's another chance, I'll give you... I'll give you more. Just wait and see."

After leaving those words, Hi Fu's figure suddenly disappeared from the room. If it weren't for the lingering sensation on her lips, Shen Gonglin would have thought it was an illusion. What was going on? She was left in this awkward situation... Oh well, that's enough. I'm sleepy, time for bed.

"Shen Gonglin, are you asleep?"

After a long silence, Kiana knocked on the door a little harder. Only then Shen Gonglin remember that Kiana was still at the door. If it weren't for this girl, tonight would probably have been a sleepless night. But it was all thanks to her that she came, otherwise Shen Gonglin felt that she would have been devoured. But now that the crisis was over, Kiana didn't seem to be that important anymore.

"Is that Kiana? I'm already asleep. Let's talk about it tomorrow."

He pulled the blanket up, Shen Gonglin, and prepared to go to sleep. He planned to just send Kiana away like this, since the door was already locked from the inside, and he wasn't worried about anything happening.

I don't know why Shen Gonglin locked the door. He's the only boy in this residential area. I don't know who he's trying to keep out of, since the girls didn't lock their doors.

"Already asleep? That's perfect, I'll come in."

Chapter 104 Night Visitors

What? She was already asleep, so why did she say "perfect timing" and even try to come in? Was she dreaming? Anyway, Shen Gonglin was not going down to open the door. He sensed danger and knew he would be in trouble if Kiana came in!

However, Kiana didn't intend to let Shen Gonglin open the door for her. The dark room was shimmering with golden light, and the girl appeared directly in the room. The locked door had no effect on Kiana, who controlled the Herrscher Authority of the Void. The girl, wearing pajamas and carrying a pillow, came to Shen Gonglin's room. This guy was really asleep. Kiana thought that Shen Gonglin would continue to stay up all night.

"...Didn't I say I was going to sleep? Why did you come in? And didn't I tell you to try to avoid using the Herrscher of the Void's abilities? How can you be so willful?"

Shen Gonglin glanced at Kiana speechlessly. It seemed that this girl didn't understand the purpose of locking the door. The reason for locking the door was to prevent others from coming in, but she just walked in so brazenly. She didn't take the fact that she locked the door seriously at all.

"But this kind of short-distance teleportation won't have any impact at all. Besides, if I didn't do this, would you even open the door for me? So I still have to do it this way... Move in a little, I'm coming up."

Kiana walked to the bedside on her own. In front of others, she had already acted very mature, and it wasn't just her who felt this way. However, in front of Shen Gonglin, Kiana seemed to still be the same willful person she always was. This was the only place where she could be willful and act spoiled. In front of Shen Gonglin, she didn't want to force herself to become that mature and reliable person. Why should she force herself to be like that in front of him?

Without any hesitation, Kiana pulled back Shen Gonglin's blanket, placed her pillow down, and slipped into bed. The girl wriggled around like a caterpillar, choosing the most comfortable spot. Hmm, she felt almost surrounded by Shen Gonglin's scent. Sleeping next to Shen Gonglin was definitely the most comfortable thing.

Kiana had been at the Salt Lake Base for a while, but without Shen Gonglin, she always felt like something was missing. Not only her, but the headmaster and Bronya probably felt the same way. Now that they had finally brought Shen Gonglin back, and the Class President had also come back, everything seemed to be developing in a positive direction. The girl's tense nerves, which had been stretched for so long, finally relaxed a little.

So Kiana wanted to take this opportunity to come over and act cute with Shen Gonglin. Although she didn't sleep very well with him, since he was a terrible sleeper and might put his feet on her neck when she woke up in the morning, Kiana still felt at ease.

"Don't squeeze me... Don't you have a bed in your room? Why do you have to squeeze in with me?"

Shen Gonglin carefully avoided Kiana, feeling a little guilty since she had just done something naughty with the elf girl. However, the girl clung to her like a caterpillar. This girl hadn't changed at all; she was still the same insect-like Kiana. Anyone who said she had matured was lying.

"There is a bed in my room, that's true, but there's no Shen Gonglin! You've been out here for so long without permission, first with those Valkyrie from Schicksal, then with the Class President... Don't hide! What, they can sleep in the same room but I can't? Shen Gonglin, if you hide again, believe me, I'll bite you!"

Kiana spoke with absolute certainty, not believing there was anything wrong with her statement. Her room did indeed have a bed, but not Shen Gonglin's, so she had to come over. Seeing Shen Gonglin constantly moving to the side, Kiana immediately threatened her Shen Gonglin. Even in the darkness, Shen Gonglin could clearly see the girl's white teeth. Bite... Shen Gonglin understood that this girl wasn't just joking; she really meant to bite.

So Shen Gonglin became obedient, since being bitten by Kiana still hurt quite a bit. While Shen Gonglin was behaving herself, Kiana was not. Shen Gonglin's obedience pleased Kiana, so the girl moved closer to him and eventually went too far by draping her leg over Shen Gonglin's body, as if she were hugging a large body pillow. It felt incredibly comfortable.

"Um... we'll sleep together then, but could we separate a little? It seems a bit hot like this."

Kiana was comfortable, but Shen Gonglin was a little nervous. They were really too close. She hadn't recovered yet, and if Kiana found out, she would probably be labeled a pervert. Besides, it was really uncomfortable for her to be hugged so tightly, as if she was afraid that she would run away. Was this girl really that insecure?

"I don't want to, it's hot, so be it... If I don't hold you tight, I'm afraid you'll run away again, Shen Gonglin... Please promise me, don't run away on your own, or I'll... I'll only have you left."

Kiana didn't let go of her arms, gently rubbing against Shen Gonglin. The girl's voice was a little low. Only this position could make her feel completely at ease. It was as if everything had changed. The happy life she had in the St. Freya Academy could only appear in her dreams now. Himeko, Mei, and many other people she knew and didn't know had all left her. The only thing that seemed to remain unchanged was Shen Gonglin.

"Who said that? The Class President is here, Bronya is here, and the headmistress is here too... Mei just went to work at World Serpent. Sooner or later, I will bring her back. Besides, I didn't run away on my own. It was due to force majeure."

Sensing Kiana's unease, Shen Gonglin touched Kiana forehead. With his vampire night vision, Shen Gonglin could clearly see the girl's disappointed expression even in the dark. However, Shen Gonglin was quite carefree, or rather, he always had strong self-confidence. He believed that with him around, anything could be solved. Shen Gonglin had always had this confidence, and Kiana could feel his conviction. This guy, although unreliable in everyday life, was reliable when she really needed to rely on him.

He has never let himself down.

"Oh? Let's put everything else aside for now. You mentioned force majeure... Shen Gonglin, you ran off and hung out with the Class President, that's force majeure too."

Her mood improved, and then Kiana started to hold a grudge. Don't think you can get away with this; Kiana has been holding a grudge about it ever since!

Chapter 105

"Hanging out?" This was the first time anyone had used such a word to describe her. Shen Gonglin suddenly felt a strong sour taste in her mouth. Undoubtedly, the source of this sour taste was Kiana next to her. The girl looked at Shen Gonglin with unfriendly eyes. She still remembered this incident. Before, she was too busy with other things to argue with Shen Gonglin, but now was the time to settle this matter.

Kiana felt a pang of jealousy when she thought about the evidence she and Bronya found in the hotel. She was supposed to be the one closest to Shen Gonglin, but why did he and the Class President beat her to it? It wasn't fair.

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could the Class President possibly... Don't you know the Class President? She's so serious and old-fashioned, how could she possibly do that with me? Kiana, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."

Meeting the girl's suspicious gaze, Shen Gonglin explained with a wry smile, "Wow, this is so jealous! I didn't expect Kiana to be jealous of the Class President. This girl is really cute when she's jealous, but I can't let her be jealous forever. "Shen Gonglin had to clarify this point, after all, nothing had actually happened between her and the Class President. If anything had happened, it would have been with someone else.

"... Even if it's not the Class President, then it's Herrscher. Shen Gonglin, did you... do that kind of thing happen between you and that Herrscher?"

After a brief silence, Kiana accepted Shen Gonglin's explanation. It was indeed as he said; the image of the Class President as serious and rigid was deeply ingrained in Kiana's mind. She really didn't believe that the Class President, with his cowardly and rigid personality, would do anything to Shen Gonglin. At most, she would just passively accept it. Shen Gonglin was actually a tsundere, always saying that he was a carnivore, but in reality, he would back down if he were asked to do it. So, in Kiana's mind, the Class President was still quite safe.

However, while the Class President is safe, the other guy is anything but safe. He's completely different from the Class President Herrscher. Kiana knows how strong that Herrscher's personality and actions are, since the evidence is right there. Shen Gonglin definitely had something happen between her and the Herrscher.

"Ah... what did you say happened?"

This question left Shen Gonglin somewhat speechless. He scratched his head, trying to turn his gaze away and change the subject, but Kiana grabbed Shen Gonglin face. The girl looked at him coldly, and this attitude was enough to explain everything. Shen Gonglin's lie was too obvious; he definitely had something going on with the Herrscher!

"You know what I'm talking about, the kind of thing in Mei's book, Shen Gonglin, tell me the truth."

Kiana pressed Shen Gonglin, not giving Shen Gonglin a chance to play dumb, demanding an explanation. What else could it be? The girl blushed slightly, but she still stared at Shen Gonglin seriously. What could she say? It was just about the things in Mei's books. Shen Gonglin had seen the books Mei hid under the bed; he definitely knew what she was talking about.

Perhaps only that unlucky girl thought she had hidden it very well. It was already an open secret. Other girls were sometimes curious about this kind of thing, but they were too embarrassed to collect such books themselves, so they all used Mei's collection of books to increase their knowledge.

"Ah... Kiana, things aren't what you think. Hi Fu and I, the Herrscher... we didn't actually go all the way."

Kiana had made her point so clearly that Shen Gonglin had no way to hide it anymore. So he could only scratch his head sheepishly and pretend to be shy. It was really embarrassing to be questioned like this by someone of his generation. And the most important thing was that both Shen Gonglin and Kiana thought that her questioning was perfectly reasonable, which was a bit strange.

"This is nothing to be proud of! I knew you wouldn't stay quiet, but I didn't expect you to even target Herrscher. Shen Gonglin, you'll get kicked to death by a horse one day!"

Kiana grabbed Shen Gonglin's neck and said viciously, "Does this guy think this is something to brag about? He didn't even finish it, which proves that a lot of things that shouldn't have happened occurred. I shouldn't have let him out. Once I let him out, he kept attracting attention, even going after the Herrscher..."

Hey, think about it, I, the Herrscher of the Void, Bronya, the Herrscher of Reason, and Mei Herrscher of Thunder, all fell into the hands of this guy, Shen Gonglin. He's practically a Herrscher Slayer!

Good grief, is this how this guy fights against the Honkai?

"Calm down, calm down, Kiana, I was forced into this, you have to believe me, she forced me."

Shen Gonglin tried to shift the blame, but it was indeed Hi Fu who forced her. At most, she just didn't resist. So Kiana shouldn't be causing trouble for her. If she's so capable, she should go find Hi Fu. This matter has nothing to do with Shen Gonglin.

"Do you think I don't know you? Even if she forced you, you probably didn't resist, right? Shen Gonglin, not resisting is a crime. You bastard, I really should just strangle you!"

The more Kiana thought about it, the angrier she became. She rolled over and pinned Shen Gonglin down, relentlessly choking him. Kiana knew Shen Gonglin pretty well; she knew he would react the same way, shifting the blame to the girl and then enjoying himself without a care in the world. How could she have fallen for such a lousy guy?

Can't we choose again? If we could choose again, Kiana would definitely... definitely choose again... Sigh, I'm really defeated by her.

Kiana sighed, realizing she was such a useless girl. After fooling around with Shen Gonglin for a while, she leaned against Shen Gonglin and gently bumped his head. Just then, Shen Gonglin heard a soft footstep. His senses were sharp, and he was sure it was footsteps, stopping at his door.

"Shen Gonglin, are you asleep?"

Pressing Kiana's head down to stop her from making a fuss, the sound quietly entered the room. Shen Gonglin's face stiffened, and then Kiana raised her head fiercely. That voice... it was the Class President. Well, how could the Class President, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, also resort to such tricks?

Why is she looking for Shen Gonglin so late? If she has something to say, why doesn't she say it tomorrow? At this time and in this place, if you had just said there was nothing going on between them, Kiana would never have believed it!

Chapter 106 Guiding Your Cultivation

"Don't speak. If there's no response, the Class President should go back soon."

Meeting Kiana's somewhat angry gaze, Shen Gonglin could only shift his gaze and scratch his cheek. He didn't know why the Class President would come looking for him at this time. Shen Gonglin whispered in Kiana's ear, "In short, as long as the Class President doesn't come in, everything will be fine. Given the Class President's personality, as long as I don't respond and pretend to be asleep, she should leave in a while."

Do you really think everyone is like Kiana, who just uses illegal means to break in?

"You bad guy..."

Kiana lowered her voice and bumped her head against Shen Gonglin's chest to vent her frustration. This guy was really too much. She didn't expect the Class President to come to find Shen Gonglin at night. Kiana didn't want the Class President to see the current situation, so the girl could only choose to endure it. Kiana also had her pride.

"Shen Gonglin... Honestly, is she already asleep? There's absolutely no chemistry between them..."

Shen Gonglin and Kiana remained silent. From the doorway, Fu Hua could clearly hear her muttering complaints. After all this time as master and disciple, they had absolutely no chemistry. She had clearly tapped the table lightly twice when the banquet ended, but Shen Gonglin had actually fallen asleep. She had waited with her heart pounding until now. That unlucky girl was really giving her master no peace of mind.

However, being a mentor is troublesome, but being lovers... well, that's still possible.

It seemed the Class President had decided to leave. In the darkness, Shen Gonglin and Kiana exchanged a glance and nodded silently. However, the sound that followed made them both freeze in shock. There was a sound of a wire poking the keyhole at the door lock. As soon as they heard the sound, they knew what had happened. Shen Gonglin knew how to pick locks, so it was only natural that Shen Gonglin mentor could pick a lock of this level.

Over the years, Fu Hua has mastered many special skills. In the past, she disdained using such petty tricks because of her serious personality. But now, this fairy's mentality has completely changed. Picking someone else's lock may be immoral, but if the target is Shen Gong, then there is no problem at all. After all, they are like family. Going to his room is no different from going back to her own room.

"How could the Class President know how to pick locks! What have you been teaching the Class President without my knowledge?!"

Kiana lowered her voice and gritted her teeth, but Shen Gonglin had no time to argue with her. Judging from the sound, the Class President was about to come in. She had to deal with Kiana's problem first and absolutely couldn't let the Class President find out that she was here. With her mind racing, Shen Gonglin grabbed Kiana's head and shoved the girl under the covers. There was no other way; this was the best hiding place now.

Although the room that Anti-Entropy prepared for itself looks quite large, there's practically no place to hide except under the covers.

"Shen Gonglin, what are you doing?"

Kiana's voice sounded muffled from under the covers. The girl poked her head out and looked at Shen Gonglin with a puzzled expression. Shen Gonglin quickly pulled the covers over her again and tucked her back in. Now was not the time to do anything else; Kiana just needed to be quiet.

"You stay put and wait until I get rid of the Class President. You don't want the Class President to see you here, do you?"

Sure enough, after hearing what Shen Gonglin said, Kiana immediately quieted down. The girl lay on the bed without moving, trying to lower her body as much as possible. Shen Gonglin was right; she absolutely couldn't let the Class President see her like this. Although her heart already belonged to him, Kiana would still be shy if others saw her like this.

"Okay, it's solved, pretty simple... Hey, Shen Gonglin, you weren't asleep? Why didn't you respond when I knocked on the door earlier?"

Just then, Fu Hua also unlocked Shen Gonglin's door. The girl with red-rimmed glasses saw Shen Gonglin sitting up on the bed at a glance. Then, with a slight movement of her fingers, she naturally threw the small piece of wire out the door. The girl crossed her legs and closed the door. As long as she wasn't discovered, it wasn't a crime. Even if she was discovered, throwing away the tool of the crime meant she couldn't say that she did it.

"Um... I just woke up. Class President, it's so late, is there anything I can help you with?"

Shen Gonglin rubbed her eyes, pretending to have been woken up. Kiana was still behaving herself under the covers. The most important thing now was the Class President's problem. It was so late, and she had sneaked into her room. It didn't seem like she had anything normal to do.

"Can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong? I haven't guided your cultivation for so long, can't I come and check on the progress of your cultivation?"

Fu Hua looked serious, but this was pure nonsense. Although there was a master-disciple relationship between them, Fu Hua's so-called guidance was basically just transmitting theory to Shen Gonglin. The only services she actually provided to Shen Gonglin seemed to be lap pillows and belly pillows. The fairy moved lightly towards the bedside, and Shen Gonglin quickly moved to sit on the edge of the bed, afraid that Fu Hua would get on the bed at the drop of a hat and come to guide her cultivation in the middle of the night.

Fu Hua is something else.

"Um... it's not really convenient to move around like this in the middle of the night. How about tomorrow? Tomorrow we can find a bigger place and I'll give you a proper demonstration?"

Who cultivates in the middle of the night for no reason? Does this Class President think he's abnormal just because he's not? If there weren't any other problems, Shen Gonglin wouldn't mind having a long talk with Fu Hua late into the night, but not now. Right now, there's a white-haired Kiana hiding in his bed. Shen Gonglin can already feel Kiana pinching his leg. Her meaning couldn't be clearer: she wants him to get rid of the Class President as soon as possible.

"It's alright. While practicing techniques is important, cultivating one's state of mind is even more important. Shen Gonglin, is there anything you've told me lately... no, any insights into your state of mind? Whatever it is, you can tell me about it."

"This spot isn't convenient for me to just get on the bed. This guy has no emotional intelligence, doesn't he know how to give me some space? If I go around to get on from that side, it'll be too obvious." Muttering to herself, Fu Hua could only sit on the edge of the bed. Her blue eyes gleamed in the night. It was precisely because it was so late that she had come here. As for the so-called cultivation of the mind... that was pure nonsense.