Lin Yan: This Has Nothing to Do with Figure!

"It's getting late. Let's call today's training here."

Looking at the Little Wild Cat, who had gone completely still, and the maid Kitten, who was diligently helping him clean up, Lin Yan let out a quiet laugh.

Before he knew it, the sky had already brightened. Though he was still a little reluctant to stop, he had to rein himself in to avoid unnecessary trouble.

He helped the maid Kitten up from the floor and opened her palm.

"Put the two halves of the Talisman together, and you'll turn back."

"Huh? Where did the Talisman go?"

Lin Yan saw that both girls' palms were completely empty and couldn't help furrowing his brow.

Fortunately, the room wasn't very big. He eventually found the two halves of the Talisman among a pile of clothes and in a corner.

"Good thing they weren't lost. That would've been bad."

He joined the two halves of the Talisman. In an instant, another burst of brilliant white light erupted.

The Little Wild Cat, bound by Blue Silver Grass, and the maid Kitten in his arms vanished at once. In their place was Zhu Zhuqing, lying weakly on the bed, her vacant eyes fixed on the ceiling.

Seeing this, Lin Yan realized that she had taken in the experiences of both her clones from the night and merged them together.

He promptly wrapped Blue Silver Grass around her snowy skin, squeezing her soft flesh as he activated the Soul Skill's effect.

"Mmm~"

A muffled groan escaped the girl's lips. She felt her strength slowly returning, and her eyes gradually came back into focus.

"Oh no, I forgot to test the cultivation method!"

Lin Yan had been controlling his Martial Soul when he suddenly slapped his forehead, as if remembering something very important.

"I'm such an idiot. I'll have to find another chance to try it."

Zhu Zhuqing turned her head. The pressure both clones had endured through the night had rebounded all at once, nearly making her faint from pleasure just moments ago.

With Blue Silver Grass restoring some of her strength, she could finally think again.

"What cultivation method?"

"A dual cultivation method. When two people cultivate together, their Soul Power can grow quickly."

Zhu Zhuqing was astonished. "There's really something like that? Then..."

Seeing the girl looking eager to try it, Lin Yan climbed onto the bed and pulled her into his arms.

"It's already dawn. Aren't you afraid someone will find out?"

At that, Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face flushed.

"I didn't say right now..."

Before she could finish, Lin Yan kissed her enticing rose-colored lips again.

"Mmm~"

But this time, it didn't last long. After a moment, Lin Yan handed Zhu Zhuqing the Tiger Talisman in his palm.

"Keep the Talisman safe. Don't lose it. I'll buy you a storage ring later."

Not having a storage ring was too inconvenient. Take Zhu Zhuqing's clothes, for instance. Lin Yan usually tore the packaging open rather forcefully. If he accidentally ruined her clothes and she had no spares, things would get awkward.

When he got the chance, he'd buy Zhu Zhuqing a storage ring, at least to keep her clothes in.

The sky was just beginning to lighten.

After washing up in the bathroom, the two of them began getting dressed.

"I'm going back. If Rongrong and Xiao Wu wake up and don't see me, they'll definitely get suspicious about us."

"Especially Rongrong. She seems to like you a lot..."

"Really?"

Lin Yan pretended not to know, looking puzzled.

Zhu Zhuqing furrowed her brow slightly.

"She told Xiao Wu and me herself. If she finds out about our relationship, I'm afraid Rongrong will be heartbroken."

"Forget it. I shouldn't keep talking. I need to hurry back."

With that, Zhu Zhuqing smoothed out the last wrinkle in her clothes in front of the mirror, then pushed open the door without waiting for Lin Yan to answer.

However...

The instant she opened it, she saw Ning Rongrong sitting there with her knees hugged to her chest, crying.

"Rongrong? You..."

Zhu Zhuqing was aghast, disbelief written all over her face.

Lin Yan turned toward the sound as well...

"Hm? What are you doing here?"

Lin Yan looked puzzled, but he quickly realized something was seriously wrong!

"Wait, you weren't eavesdropping here all night, were you?!"

At that, Zhu Zhuqing's heart clenched...

It's over! She heard everything!

The early bird catches the worm!

In the morning, countless unfamiliar little birds chirped nonstop outside the window. Mixed with the fresh sweetness of grass and dew, their song made the whole world feel bright and lovely.

Inside Lin Yan's bedroom.

Zhu Zhuqing had helped Ning Rongrong to the bed where the two of them had once spent a passionate night.

"It's not what you think. Let me explain, Rongrong..."

Zhu Zhuqing held Ning Rongrong's hand, looking a little guilty.

"Lin Yan's Evil Fire flared up. You know, it comes from his Second Martial Soul. He's already started cultivating it..."

"I happened to show up when his Evil Fire erupted, and then..."

"Anyway, I really didn't mean to steal Lin Yan from you."

Ning Rongrong looked at the traces the two had left in the room. Even now, a hazy, romantic air still lingered.

Only then did she understand what the scent on Zhu Zhuqing yesterday had been...

"How long have you two been together..."

Ning Rongrong looked at Zhu Zhuqing with her big, tear-filled eyes. Zhu Zhuqing's gaze darted away.

"Since yesterday~"

"Yesterday? When you told me you were going to ask Lin Yan for some Blue Silver Grass leaves?"

Zhu Zhuqing didn't answer. She just lowered her head in silence.

That guilty posture made Ning Rongrong burst into tears.

"Waaah~ Why did I have to send you there?!"

"Why am I so lazy!"

If she had been the one to go ask for Blue Silver Grass leaves yesterday, Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't have stood a chance.

Now Ning Rongrong felt like she'd never forgive herself! She cried louder and louder...

After a long while, Zhu Zhuqing spoke to Ning Rongrong with an uneasy expression.

"Um... could you keep this from everyone for now? We haven't figured out how to explain it yet."

"You know, I'm connected to the Star Luo Royal Family..."

"'We'? 'We'!" Ning Rongrong's voice rose several pitches with anger.

"You keep saying 'we' now. So I'm the only outsider, huh?!"

"Zhuqing, I never thought you'd be this kind of person. You knew perfectly well that I liked Lin Yan..."

"This isn't Zhuqing's fault. It was me..."

"Shut up!"

Seeing Lin Yan try to defend Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong immediately snapped at him.

"Why are you sticking up for her?"

"You spent so long comforting me in the dorm, encouraging me, and then turned around and got together with Zhuqing?"

"Do all you men like girls built like her?!"

Lin Yan was speechless. He glanced at Zhu Zhuqing's chest, then at Ning Rongrong's, and could only awkwardly rub his nose.

"This has nothing to do with figure. The situation was just urgent at the time."

"Was it urgent last night too?"

Ning Rongrong stared hard at Lin Yan with her beautiful eyes. She had been listening from last night until now!

She hadn't caught a few especially quiet details, but she'd heard everything else. After all that between them, could they really call it an emergency?

Lin Yan opened his mouth, but for a long while, he couldn't think of how to explain...

Just then, another voice suddenly came from the doorway.

"Huh? Why are you all in Lin Yan's room?"