The bell of the end of get out of class echoed melodiously in the tree-lined avenues of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Ye Lingling was leaning quietly against the mahogany pillar at the back door of the classroom. Her slightly curly short silver hair was swaying gently in the breeze. This silver color was not like Na'er's hair color, but more like The silver was mixed with a little blue. Her cold, frosty eyes were staring unblinkingly at the two figures walking side by side in front of them - Gu Tian and Dugu Yan.
To be precise, Dugu Yan was like a butterfly that couldn't stop because of excitement, chattering around Gu Tian.
Ye Lingling looked at this scene, not only thought of something, but also couldn't help but curl up the corner of his mouth.
As Dugu Yan's best friend, Ye Lingling knows the vice-captain very well. In the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Dugu Yan has always been called an iceberg beauty by those suitors. Her arrogant attitude of not being approached by strangers has even caused many problems for the children of top dignitaries.
Ye Lingling remembers clearly that Yu Tianheng, the leader of Imperial Fighting Team, really worked hard to pursue Dugu Yan. Yu Tianheng even spent two and a half years to imitate folk trainees for special training in singing, dancing and rap in order to cater to Dugu Yan's joke.
But even so, Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng only remained at the level of relatively close teammates, and they never showed such an almost flattering attitude as they do now.
"Gu Tian has only been here a few days... Yanzi has changed so much."
Ye Lingling stretched out his slender fingers and gently rubbed the medical pack on his waist. A flash of judgment flashed in his eyes, "There is definitely an affair between the two of them."
Not only did he have a leg, Ye Lingling even sketched out an extremely absurd but logically consistent underground transaction in his mind.
Thinking of Dugu Yan's vague and shy explanation in the cafeteria at noon, Ye Lingling is almost certain: Gu Tian must have some kind of secret cultivation treasure in his hands that can help Dugu Yan break through Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison's backlash, and even quickly improve Soul Power.
In exchange, the always arrogant Dugu Yan probably sacrificed some of the most precious things a girl has.
For example, that film.
"The scheming chicken keeps touching your belly." Ye Lingling muttered to himself, "Humph, as expected, there is no free lunch in this world."
In the next few days, Ye Lingling seemed to have turned on the detective mode. Her cold eyes were always observing silently in the dark. The results of the observations made even her best friend feel frightened.
First up is Yu Tianheng.
Ye Lingling found that Dugu Yan's communication with Yu Tianheng has obviously reduced to a freezing point. Every time Yu Tianheng wants to find a topic to talk to Dugu Yan alone, Dugu Yan can always do it in a few words. Looking past, his eyes even glanced towards Gu Tian unconsciously. The sense of alienation caused by pretending to be someone else in his heart could even be seen by the old-fashioned brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo, let alone the delicate Ye Lingling.
What makes Ye Lingling feel most incredible is that if Gu Tian is not with Dugu Yan because he is accompanying Na'er or Xiao Wu, Dugu Yan will become distracted and even be absent-minded when eating.
"And that villa..."
Ye Lingling pursed his lips. It was originally agreed that for treatment, Dugu Yan would go to Gu Tian's back mountain villa to see senior Bi Ji once a week. But now Dugu Yan simply regards it as a second home!
Every day after school, Dugu Yan would disappear as soon as possible, aiming directly at the villa in the back mountain. And every time he went in, he would stay for at least three to five hours, or at most all night. Every time he came back, Dugu Yan's face would be flushed, but Soul Power had improved a lot, which made Ye Lingling unable to stop the "waste" thoughts in his mind.
The setting sun was shining brightly, and Ye Lingling was walking alone on the way back to his dormitory.
She looked down at her slender legs, and compared them in her mind Dugu Yan.
"I think that in terms of appearance, Yanzi and I are equally matched; in terms of figure, my Nine Heart Begonia auxiliary system's physique and softness are even better than her snake soul."
Ye Lingling's eyes flashed with a strange light, a dangerous light of scrutiny and competition.
"Since that guy Gu Tian likes someone with a hot personality like Dugu Yan, then there's no reason to reject someone like me who is gentle and healing, right?"
Ye Lingling is thinking. If Dugu Yan can "sacrifice" in exchange for Soul Power's leap and the support of such a peerless strong man, then why can't she Ye Lingling? Nine Heart Begonia is a single lineage, and the fate of their family is already bumpy. If she can climb up to the great god Gu Tian...
"It seems that I have to find an opportunity to go to the back mountain villa for consultation."
Ye Lingling touched his hot cheek. Under the cold disguise, his restless heart had already flown to the mysterious villa surrounded by purple bamboo forest.
Opportunities often favor those who are prepared, and on this day, Ye Lingling finally found that perfect opportunity.
That day was Friday. After school, Ye Lingling did not go back to the dormitory immediately as usual, but stayed by the fountain at the school gate as if unintentionally. Soon, she saw Dugu Yan walking out of the school gate in a hurry, mumbling that she wanted to go back to her grandfather Dugu Bo to get some specific medicinal materials.
"Yanzi is not going to the villa today as expected." Ye Lingling's heart moved, and a flash of determination flashed in her cold eyes. Based on her understanding of Dugu Yan, she would go back to visit senior Poison Douluo on time every Friday, and it is true that this week is the same.
Without the palace-like obstacle of Dugu Yan, the back hill villa instantly turned into an undefended treasure house in Ye Lingling's eyes. Just as she was thinking about how to legitimately enter that private territory, a petite and noble figure appeared in her sight.
That was Princess Xue Ke, who was carrying a basket of fresh spiritual fruits and seemed to be preparing to return to the villa.
"Sister Xue Ke, please stay." Ye Lingling walked forward quickly, gently holding his forehead with his slender fingers, and a hint of paleness and weakness appeared on his face.
Xue Ke stopped and looked at the famous cold beauty in the college with some worry. "Sister Lingling, what's wrong with you? Your face doesn't look good."
Ye Lingling lowered his eyes slightly and said in a softer voice, "I don't know why. It may be that Soul Power was running a little too fast during the recent mimicry practice. I suddenly felt dizzy just now, and I was even a little unsteady on the road. I want to go elsewhere. I'm going to ask Senior Bi Ji to take a look at the villa, but after all, it's Mr. Gu Tian's private residence over there. I'm going there alone... I'm afraid it'll be inconvenient. I wonder if Sister Xue Ke can take me in?"
Xue Ke has a simple mind, and because he has been in the same class these days, he has already regarded Ye Lingling as an acquaintance. He nodded without hesitation. "Of course, teacher Bi Ji is the most gentle. Come on, I will take you there."
The two walked side by side towards the bamboo forest in the back mountain. Along the way, Ye Lingling was observing the layout of the villa unintentionally.
"Sister Xue Ke, I heard that this villa is very hierarchical. I wonder which room Mr. Gu Tian usually lives in? If I accidentally bump into it, that would be bad." Ye Lingling asked casually, pretending to be curious.
Xue Ke pointed at the heavy rosewood door at the end of the corridor, which was decorated with exquisite dragon reliefs and looked majestic and mysterious. "It's the largest room in the middle. Brother Gu Tian said it was the master bedroom. They usually rearrange the bed on time every night, but I haven't gone in to take a look."
Ye Lingling Keep that location firmly in mind.
Arriving at the door of the private room where Bi Ji lived, Xue Ke smiled at Ye Lingling, "Sister Lingling, please go in and rest first. Teacher Bi Ji just collected herbs in the backyard and will be back soon. I will send these fruits to the kitchen first, so I won't accompany you."
"Thank you, sister Xue Ke." Ye Lingling politely sent Xue Ke away.
Until the petite figure completely disappeared at the end of the corridor, Ye Lingling's original weak expression disappeared instantly, replaced by a strange excitement caused by nervousness.
She did not knock on Bi Ji's door. Instead, she took a deep breath and, as light as a cat, quietly slid towards the dragon-patterned door at the end of the corridor.
"Squeak--"
The door was not locked, so Ye Lingling pushed it in gently, and then quickly closed the door with his backhand.
The room of Gu Tian is very large, and the air is filled with a faint and unique smell that mixes the breath of Dragon God and cold incense. The huge white jade warm super king bed is particularly eye-catching, and the messy satin bedding shows the casualness of the owner's life.
Ye Lingling's heart was beating fast. She looked down at her legs, which were extra white and slender due to Nine Heart Begonia's nourishment, and touched her somewhat hot cheeks.
"Since Yanzi can 'trade' in this way, then so can I."
She took off her slightly heavy coat, leaving only a close-fitting light purple silk nightgown with suspenders - which she had already prepared to hide in Storage Soul Tool. She slowly lay down on the big bed that was still warm, and pulled the thin silk quilt to cover half of her body, revealing only a pair of seductive cold eyes.
Everything is ready, what we have to do now is to play a game of catching a turtle in an urn.