A Deal with Tian Yan

"This world seemed to possess some unusual power, along with that inheritance. That lady's strength truly ran unfathomably deep."

Tian Yan extended her hand, and a faint suction force emerged. A wisp of black soul power was immediately drawn over and landed in her palm.

Just then, Jiang Lin walked up to her.

"Sister Tian Yan, I'm Jiang Lin. Welcome."

"Jiang Lin? You're the one that lady had her eye on?"

Tian Yan recalled the words of the mysterious woman before she had arrived in this world, and a trace of curiosity appeared in her eyes.

"That lady? The sister Little Dragon Girl mentioned before?"

"More or less."

Jiang Lin nodded.

"Hmm. Although I don't know why you called out my real name at first glance, for that lady's sake, I'll temporarily stay by your side."

"But you should also understand that you have no right to tell me what I can or cannot do. I have the right to leave whenever I wish."

Compared to Little Dragon Girl, who had just left the Ancient Tomb, Tian Yan clearly knew much more. She also understood that Jiang Lin had no means of restraining her, so she spoke far more directly.

"I knew it."

Jiang Lin sighed helplessly and did not argue.

Then he glanced at his status panel.

[Web Assassin · Jingni · Tian Yan]

[Age: 19]

[Cultivation: Level 59 Soul King (Initial)]

[Martial Souls: Autumn-Water Clear Eyes, Heaven-Swallowing Salamander (Cross-World Reward)]

[Techniques: Web Life-Taking Sword, Black Water Rebirth Art, Thousand Illusions Mind-Bewitching Formula, Life-Severing Finger...]

[Triple Seal: First Stage (Unlocked when favorability reaches 50)]

[Current Favorability: 40 (Stranger)]

"She actually had Twin Martial Souls! How was that possible? Didn't Little Dragon Girl also come out of the Bronze Gate? Why did she only have a Frost Dragon Soul?"

"Could it be because Little Dragon Girl was only Bronze One-Star?"

As Jiang Lin looked at Tian Yan's luxurious status panel, that was the only explanation he could come up with.

Then Jiang Lin recalled what had happened during the day and asked tentatively.

"Sister Tian Yan, you said you were willing to stay with me for now. If I run into danger, you'll help, right?"

Tian Yan's gaze fell on Jiang Lin, her lips curling into a faintly amused smile.

Just as Jiang Lin began to feel uncomfortable under her gaze, she finally spoke.

"Kid, don't get any ideas about using me as a free bodyguard. If you want me to act, you'd better offer something that interests me. Otherwise, even if someone kills you right in front of me, I won't interfere."

"Uh..."

"Fine, then."

Jiang Lin ended the subject helplessly.

But soon, as though he had thought of something, Jiang Lin opened her status panel again. The next moment, a smile appeared on his face.

"It looks like you might have something that could make me act."

Tian Yan stepped closer, her fingertip lightly brushing across Jiang Lin's face. A hint of interest entered her eyes.

"That's right, Sister Tian Yan. I know how to increase your strength."

Jiang Lin spoke with absolute confidence.

"Oh? Go on. If what you say is true, acting for you a few times wouldn't be impossible."

The interest in Tian Yan's eyes deepened.

Ever since she had witnessed Tian Meng threaten and betray her mother during childbirth, Tian Yan had lacked any sense of security. To endlessly fill the unease in her heart, she could only desperately increase her strength.

But the moment she arrived in this world, she sensed an additional seal within her body. Though her original strength had increased greatly because of that inheritance, the seal had blocked off her future path. She could no longer see any hope of advancing, and the unease she had long buried resurfaced in her heart.

Yet Jiang Lin did not immediately reveal the method. Instead, he changed the subject.

"Sister Tian Yan, trying to get something for nothing isn't very nice. If you want to know the method, you'll need to act for me three times first. Then I'll tell you."

"Heh, interesting. But Jiang Lin, do you think you have the strength to bargain with me?"

The smile on Tian Yan's face grew deeper, but her fingertip slid down to Jiang Lin's throat. At the same time, an overwhelming and terrifying killing intent engulfed him.

"If I apply even a little force now, your life will be over. So, are you ready to talk?"

Other than feeling a little cold, Jiang Lin was not the least bit afraid.

Because when he had first summoned Little Dragon Girl, the system had informed him that it had restrictions on summoned individuals. If they truly dared to harm him, they would be forcibly sent back.

Therefore, even though Tian Yan's fingertip lightly traced his throat, Jiang Lin did not care in the slightest. He even took the opportunity to admire Tian Yan's breathtakingly beautiful face.

"Sister Tian Yan, you can try. Let's see if I'll talk."

After a brief silence, Tian Yan smiled. Her fingertip moved upward and hooked beneath Jiang Lin's chin.

"Kid, you've got some nerve. I accept your terms."

"But three times is too many. I'll act for you at most twice. If you can't give me an answer that satisfies me afterward, don't blame me for being rude."

Jiang Lin shook his head and held up three fingers.

"Three times. Not one less. If Sister Tian Yan doesn't agree, then forget this deal. You can look for a way to increase your strength yourself."

"Kid, do you really think I'll agree?"

"If Sister Tian Yan is smart, then of course you will. It's only three times, after all. Don't worry. The targets will definitely be people you can handle easily. I can guarantee that."

"So you're certain I'll agree?"

A hint of surprise appeared in Tian Yan's eyes.

"Of course. After all, this world is completely unfamiliar to you, Sister Tian Yan. Without my help, removing the seal on your body will be as difficult as reaching the heavens."

"Kid, it seems you have quite a few secrets. No wonder you're the one that lady took a liking to."

Tian Yan withdrew her hand, clearly accepting Jiang Lin's terms.

"Hehe, Sister Tian Yan will find out in time."

"By the way, Sister Tian Yan, since you've just arrived in this world, are you interested in watching a good show?"

"What kind of good show?"

A trace of curiosity appeared in Tian Yan's eyes.

"You'll know once you see it, Sister."

"Then let's go."

A few minutes later, the two arrived at the entrance of Notting Academy.

But before they got close, a burst of filthy moaning came from the guardhouse in the distance.

"Faster! Faster!"

"Oh, my leg! Gentle, gentle—"

"Suke, you're too useless. You're already done so soon?"

"Didn't you say we'd go three hundred rounds?"

"Ah, Masina, I don't want this either. But that brat broke one of my legs during the day. I really can't put much strength into it right now."

"Hmph, what a disappointment. Don't call me over again next time!"

"Kid, you brought me here to watch this?"

A chill appeared on Tian Yan's face.