A night that seemed calm on the surface while undercurrents surged beneath quietly passed.
The next day, Yin Kuang and Tang Rouyu shared a simple yet warm breakfast. While Tang Rouyu cleared the dishes, Yin Kuang said, "Don't go to class today. Take a leave and wait for me at home." Yin Kuang had already told Tang Rouyu about Red Leaf last night. Tang Rouyu knew she would be no help, and going out might even put her in danger. "Mm, I understand." Yin Kuang added, "Also, no matter who comes today—even if it's me—don't open the door unless they knock at exactly 2:11 in the afternoon. Got it?" Tang Rouyu smiled. "Mm-hmm, I got it. Even if the university's sky caves in, I'll stay hidden inside and won't go out."
Yin Kuang pulled her close and lightly pecked her lips. "Wait for me."
"Be careful."
Leaving home, Yin Kuang headed toward the library.
Eastern-Western University was still gentle and beautiful today, its scenery intoxicating. Yet compared to usual, it seemed to have lost some of its vitality. Yin Kuang did not encounter a single student along the way.
But as Yin Kuang passed through a maple grove that lay on the only path to the library, someone stood in the middle of the road, blocking him.
With a perfect figure, a green robe, and a great blade in hand, she was Guan Yunfeng, the Guan Yu General Soul enhancer who had previously acknowledged Yin Kuang as her lord.
"My lord." Guan Yunfeng clasped her fists toward Yin Kuang and got straight to the point. "Please don't interfere in today's matter, all right?" Yin Kuang's expression remained calm. "Did Red Leaf send you to stop me?" Guan Yunfeng nodded. "Yes. The president is determined to see today's operation through. Anyone