The Fire Lotus Needle Tempering Method

"Wang Dong? You haven't left yet." Lin Feng turned around and saw her still standing there, so he joked, "You almost lost a roommate just now."

"What's it to you?" Wang Dong turned her face away, then glanced back. "But... that really felt good. Thinking about it now, I really should've chosen Class Nine. I'm sure there wouldn't be so much trouble with Teacher Mu Jin."

"Why not transfer to Class Nine?" Lin Feng raised an eyebrow. "Dean Yan..."

Wang Dong's eyes lit up, and she blurted out, "Sure!"

Only after she'd said it did she realize she'd agreed too quickly. She gave a little cough, trying to keep a straight face. "...Then, sorry for the trouble."

"Lin Feng, I want to transfer to Class Nine too!"

"I'll bring Xiao Xiao over as well!"

"With so many of us, are you two trying to drive Old Lady Zhou mad..."

After saying goodbye to Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao, who were heading off to eat, Lin Feng returned to Class Nine's training grounds.

At that moment, Ning Tian was sprawled unceremoniously in the middle of the lawn.

Lin Feng's huge face suddenly appeared right above Ning Tian.

"Lin Feng..."

"Get up. You've still got half to go..."

"I really can't do it. I really can't run another step. My waist, my legs... I feel like I'm about to fall apart..."

"This is only fifty laps, my lady. The freshman assessment isn't far off, and you're the one who's always slacking off instead of working on your stamina."

"But I'm a support-type Soul Master," Ning Tian protested, pouting as the golden hair over her forehead clung damply with sweat. "What do I need all this stamina training for? Aren't you and Wu Feng supposed to protect us up front?"

"What if one day we can't hold them off either?"

"Fine, fine. I'll run, okay..."

Ning Tian reluctantly braced her hands against her knees and shakily stood up.

The setting sun stretched the three of their shadows far across the ground.

By the time training ended, Ning Tian was practically hanging off Wu Feng. At last, she collapsed onto the grass, unwilling to move even a finger.

The three of them lay side by side in the soft grass, catching their breath.

Lin Feng produced a slender silver needle from who knew where and squinted at the darkening sky. "Want me to give you two acupuncture when we get back? It'll loosen up your muscles and ease the fatigue."

Ning Tian turned her head, curious. "You know acupuncture?"

A small flame sprang up at Lin Feng's fingertip. He gently singed the tip of the needle. "I taught myself for a while. I even invented the Fire Lotus Needle Tempering Method. It makes the acupuncture especially effective."

Wu Feng gave a soft snort. "Just admit you're trying to take advantage of us."

"I don't need you to transform into the Red Dragon. How could I take advantage of you?" Lin Feng said with a laugh.

"Shut up." Wu Feng turned her face away.

Ning Tian gently nudged her. "I really do feel like I'm about to fall apart... Wu Feng, let's just try it once."

Wu Feng sighed and shot Lin Feng a look. "Fine, we'll do it your way. But don't get any funny ideas, you lecher... Watch out for my Dragon Flame."

"Fine, fine. I know better than to mess with you." Lin Feng laughed.

Before long, the three of them sneaked into the girls' dormitory like thieves, tiptoeing the whole way for fear of making the slightest sound.

Lin Feng lowered his voice to a whisper. "If the dorm supervisor catches me, you two have to vouch for me..."

Ning Tian stifled a laugh and bumped her shoulder against his. "Don't worry. I'll just say you're my boyfriend."

"Hey, hey." Lin Feng's ears grew warm. "I'm not that easy, okay?"

Just then, Wu Feng peered around the stairwell and urgently beckoned them over. "The dorm supervisor just went out! Hurry upstairs!"

They seized the opportunity and dashed up to the third floor, slipping into Ning Tian and Wu Feng's room.

The moment the door closed, all three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

The dorm room was neat and bright, with a faint fragrance lingering in the air. A few little potted plants sat on the windowsill.

It seemed Ning Tian and Wu Feng got along quite well.

Wu Feng hurried them along. "I'm all sticky with sweat. Go take a shower."

Ning Tian immediately grabbed her clothes and rushed for the bathroom. "I'm going first! I can't take it anymore!"

But her shower went on for ages. Lin Feng waited in the living room, fidgeting, before finally asking, "Do you two always take this long to shower?"

Wu Feng unhurriedly handed him a cup of hot tea and said coolly, "What's the rush? I'm next, and you're last."

Looking at her utterly matter-of-fact expression, Lin Feng was both exasperated and amused. "Fine, fine. I'll wait."

Creak—

The bathroom door opened softly, and a cloud of steam poured out first, carrying the fresh scent of bath products.

Through the hazy mist, a long, shapely leg slowly emerged. Her skin had taken on a faint pink from the hot water, and her toes touched the floor with a hint of languor.

Ning Tian then leaned out, her wet golden hair clinging to her cheeks.

A bath towel hung loosely around her, reaching only to mid-thigh and leaving her delicate collarbones and smooth shoulders bare.

Droplets of water slid down the graceful line of her neck and disappeared beneath the edge of the towel.

Perhaps because of the steam, her cheeks were flushed and her eyes glistening. She looked much softer than usual.

Lin Feng's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

He hurriedly looked away, yet couldn't help stealing a sidelong glance at her long, straight legs.

"Do you like what you see?" Ning Tian noticed his gaze. Instead of hiding herself, she deliberately wrapped the towel a little tighter, making her curves stand out more.

A sly smile curled her lips. She padded barefoot two steps toward him, leaving a trail of faint water marks on the floor.

An ambiguous mood filled the air, mingling with the faint floral scent of her body wash.

"You two carry on. I'm going to shower."

Wu Feng suddenly interrupted, her voice tinged with jealousy, abruptly shattering the intimate atmosphere between them.

Before long, the sound of running water in the bathroom stopped.

To Lin Feng's surprise, Wu Feng had showered incredibly quickly—faster even than he usually took.

When she came out, Lin Feng couldn't help staring for a moment.

Wu Feng usually kept herself tightly bound up. Only when she transformed into the Red Dragon did her figure show a hint of curves.

But now, with nothing but a loosely wrapped towel around her, the shape she usually kept concealed had naturally unfolded, giving her an unexpectedly full figure.

It was the first time Lin Feng had seen her like this.

"Do you like what you see?" Wu Feng noticed his gaze, raised an eyebrow, and asked with a half-smile.

"And you're not going to accuse me of taking advantage of you now?" Lin Feng recovered and deliberately turned the tables on her.

"Then you should know better than to stare. Close your eyes." Wu Feng gave a soft snort and turned her face away, though the tips of her ears had quietly turned red. "Keep looking, and I really will call the dorm supervisor."

Lin Feng chuckled as he headed for the bathroom, tossing a parting remark over his shoulder. "It's not like this is the first time I've seen you."

Wu Feng glared at him furiously. "You...!"

When Lin Feng finished showering and came out, the two of them had already changed out of their towels. They wore only fitted camisoles and shorts, their lovely curves on full display.

His breath caught, and his ears grew slightly warm.

"Still looking?" Wu Feng called from beside the bed. "It's late. Come help us with the acupuncture."

Lin Feng cleared his throat, put on a show of composure as he wiped his face, and gestured for the two of them to lie down on their stomachs.

Under the soft lamplight, their skin was as smooth as jade, gleaming with a warm luster.

Wu Feng was even more voluptuous than he'd imagined. Her figure had been hidden beneath her uniform, but now her curves stood out clearly, almost as full as when she transformed into the Red Dragon.

Ning Tian, by contrast, was more slender, with a delicate beauty all her own.

Before long, their backs were covered in silver needles, their quivering tips glowing faintly red.

Night deepened. It was lights-out time.

"How was that? My exclusive acupuncture technique." Lin Feng pulled out the last needle, his voice carrying a hint of pride.

Wu Feng gave a soft hum. "Mm, not bad... I'll ask you again next time."

Even breathing came from beside them. Ning Tian had already fallen asleep with her face down.

"I'm sleepy too." Lin Feng yawned. "Where should I sleep? Is there a couch?"

"No. Sleep on the floor."

"I worked so hard to give you two acupuncture, and that's how you repay me?"

Wu Feng turned her face away, embarrassed. "Ning Tian and I will share a bed... You can sleep in mine. And... don't snore."

That night, the three of them snored one after another, none willing to let the others off easy.