Confession Under the Moonlight

Before long, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's argument drew to a close.

In the end, Ma Hongjun admitted defeat. He had no choice—if they kept arguing, Dai Mubai would summon his Martial Soul. If Ma Hongjun still refused to back down, he would get beaten up.

Intimidated by Dai Mubai's strength, he could only swallow this grievance alone and secretly mark down another score against Dai Mubai in his heart.

Once the argument ended, Ma Hongjun stormed off into the city streets. It looked like he was heading to the pleasure district to find women on his own.

The others were also preparing to return to Shrek, but...

A cry of alarm drew everyone's attention again.

"Huh? Where's my belt?"

"Who took my belt?"

Tang San kept feeling around his waist with both hands, desperately searching for something.

This was no joke! That belt contained everything he currently owned.

Rare Metal, Gold Soul Coins, finished Hidden Weapons, and even several unfinished draft designs for Hidden Weapons.

If he lost it, he would truly have nowhere to cry.

Seeing Tang San's panicked appearance, Flender frowned and asked,

"What belt?"

"My Storage Belt! Twenty-Four Bridges Bright Moon Night."

Tang San lifted his shirt and tugged at his pants right there in the street, muttering nonstop.

"Where did my huge Storage Belt go?"

"That was the only gift my teacher ever gave me. Which one of you took my belt?"

Dai Mubai shot him an impatient glance.

"Who would be bored enough to take your belt? Did you forget to wear it when you left?"

"Impossible! I've always kept the belt my teacher gave me on me."

After searching several times, Tang San had confirmed that the belt was no longer on him. His mind immediately began replaying everything that had happened that day, trying to pinpoint where he might have lost it.

Waking up, the entrance ceremony, cultivation, coming to the Soul Fighting Arena to fight...

Scene after scene flashed through his mind, yet he found no clue.

Then he recalled that alluring moment from earlier and suddenly smacked his forehead.

"Could it have been that woman just now?"

Flender:

"Huh?"

"You two merely brushed past each other. Could she have untied your belt right then? That seems a bit much, doesn't it?"

As soon as those words were spoken, Tang San also felt that thought was rather absurd.

But where else could such a large belt have gone?

His gaze swept over the others. At the moment, only Flender, Dai Mubai, and Lin Yan remained.

Dai Mubai had just finished arguing, while Flender had been asking questions the whole time. Finally, Tang San's gaze landed on Lin Yan.

"Why are you looking at me? We haven't even spoken today. Don't pin everything on me!"

Seeing that Tang San was about to say something, Flender hurriedly stopped him.

"Enough. Don't go randomly suspecting people."

"Lin Yan has a Storage Ring himself and isn't short of money. Why would he take your Storage Belt?"

Unlike Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's argument, a conflict between Tang San and Lin Yan would involve Tang Hao.

If those two started fighting, Tang Hao would definitely come looking for him.

After all, Tang Hao's task for Flender yesterday had been to make sure the two got along.

He looked at Tang San.

"Go back to the academy first. What if you remembered wrong and didn't wear the belt at all today?"

"Go search your dorm first. If you still can't find it, we'll talk then."

With Flender stepping in, Tang San could only let it go for now.

Otherwise, he really had intended to search Lin Yan.

Before long, amid Tang San's nonstop muttering, the group returned to the academy.

The moment they reached the academy gates, the three of them saw a figure in a light green nightgown.

"Ning Rongrong?"

Flender was initially startled. Then, after recalling how he had lectured her earlier, a confident smile appeared on his face.

It seemed his PUA had worked. Ning Rongrong was willing to stay at Shrek Academy.

He cleared his throat.

"Thought things through?"

Flender wore the expression of a lofty expert, as though everything were under his control.

However... Ning Rongrong completely ignored him and jogged straight to Lin Yan.

"Why are you only coming back now? I've been waiting for you forever."

The moment she said that, Flender froze on the spot.

What was going on? When had Lin Yan and Ning Rongrong become so close?

Looking at this scene, how was Ning Rongrong any different from a little wife waiting for her husband to come home?

What had Lin Yan said to Ning Rongrong? What exactly was their relationship now?

Amid Flender's shock and confusion, Lin Yan spoke calmly.

"I was setting up a stall. I usually get back around this time. Why aren't you asleep yet?"

"Because I was waiting for you. Didn't you say that you'd keep me company and chat when you came back tonight?"

"Then let's go to my room..."

Lin Yan trailed off. After glancing at everyone, he said,

"Let's go to the academy's back mountain instead. It's quiet there, and we can look at the stars and moon."

"Okay, okay! Let's go to the back mountain."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Rongrong wrapped her arms around Lin Yan's arm and pulled him toward the academy's back mountain.

Flender, Dai Mubai, and Tang San were left behind.

Dai Mubai had no interest in Ning Rongrong. Without saying anything, he returned to his dorm.

Tang San was eager to find his belt, so he also returned to his dorm.

As for Flender...

"That's the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

"Lin Yan, what are you trying to do?! That's the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

He kept muttering under his breath, his face full of misery.

Ning Fengzhi had sent Ning Rongrong to Shrek for experience, not to fall in love.

Among major Sects, the choice of a descendant's spouse was taken most seriously. For someone like Ning Rongrong, her future partner would at the very least need to be a Title Douluo capable of fighting.

And Lin Yan...

If something happened between those two at his academy, how was he supposed to explain it to Ning Fengzhi?

It would have been better if he had simply driven Ning Rongrong away.

That night, Flender stood at the academy gates for a long time without moving. His old face looked as ugly as though he had eaten shit.

The bleak wind blew past him, making him feel increasingly uneasy.

Meanwhile, at the academy's back mountain.

Lin Yan summoned the Prayer Angel Martial Soul and carried Ning Rongrong down onto the branch of a large tree.

From this angle, they could enjoy the refreshing breeze while looking at the moon in the sky.

The two sat side by side, creating an exceptionally romantic scene.

"Well? Feeling better now?"

Lin Yan spoke first, and Ning Rongrong revealed a sweet smile.

"Much better! And I've figured out a lot of things too."

"Oh? Let's hear what you figured out."

Lin Yan's curiosity happened to satisfy Ning Rongrong's desire to confide in someone.

The girl deliberately moved closer to Lin Yan and said,

"I've figured it out. Dragons do not live with snakes!"

"Since those people think I'm not qualified to be their friend, then I won't force their friendship either."

"In this academy, having you alone is enough for me."

Ning Rongrong's tone was earnest and her stance resolute as she openly expressed her affection for Lin Yan.

That was simply how she was. When it came to someone or something she liked, she would pursue it without hesitation.

"Lin Yan, I like you!"

The girl simply leaned into Lin Yan's arms.

Under the moonlight, Ning Rongrong wore a light green nightgown. She raised her snow-white neck and gazed affectionately at Lin Yan's fair face.

Lin Yan nodded slightly. Seeing the girl's eyes grow increasingly dreamy, he took the initiative to wrap an arm around her slender waist.

"Lin Yan, do you like me?"

"Mm, I do!"

"Then..."

Ning Rongrong's pupils trembled, and her red lips parted slightly.

"Then... please accept my pursuit and be my side piece!"

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