Lin Yuran pushed open the door, a faint smile on her cheeks. "Miss Sheng, today the academy will lead disciples to encircle and annihilate the human puppet den. How could such a scene be without you?"
"Hmph."
Sheng Linglong snorted softly, glancing at her. "Encirclement and annihilation of human puppets is not something I'm the only one to do. Why should I go? I'd rather stay in this room."
Confined to her room, she was incredibly angry.
But what could she do?
Lin Yuran smiled and gently reminded her, "Miss Sheng, all the major academies will send people to encircle and annihilate the human puppet den. If my guess is correct, Feng Ninghe will also be going."
"What does it matter to me whether this woman goes or not? Her legs are her own, am I going to stop her?"
Sheng Linglong rolled her eyes again and snorted softly, "Speaking of which, if it weren't for this woman, how would I have ended up like this?"
Lin Yuran smiled and explained softly, "Miss Sheng, you also know that it was Feng Ninghe who caused you to be confined. How can you let her off lightly?"
Sheng Linglong looked at her with annoyance. "I naturally know, it's all her fault. Even if I don't want to let her off lightly, what can I do? I'm still confined, what can I do to her?"
If she could, she would have killed that woman.
But she couldn't even leave this room, let alone deal with Feng Ninghe.
Seeing her angry expression, Lin Yuran's lips curved imperceptibly upwards, revealing a look of deep concern.
"Miss Sheng, it would be a real shame if you didn't go. Today is the best opportunity to deal with Feng Ninghe. If you go to the human puppet den, even if something unexpected happens, it would be understandable."
Lin Yuran paused deliberately. "That woman is an out-and-out vixen. Who knows if she'll take this opportunity to seduce young master Du."
At these words, Sheng Linglong couldn't suppress her impatience and suddenly stood up. "How dare she!"
Sheng Linglong and Du Chang had been childhood sweethearts.
She had long since given her heart to him.
The Sheng family elders also favored her and Du Chang.
She considered herself Du Chang's fiancée, and she could not tolerate any sand in her eyes, let alone other women approaching Du Chang.
Lin Yuran lowered her eyelids, concealing the coldness in her eyes. "Miss Sheng, you don't know Feng Ninghe well enough. This woman was famous for her vixen-like charm on the Xuan Continent. Otherwise, do you think she managed to charm the Underworld King?"
The Underworld King was renowned in the Dragon Domain.
This person was impervious to both soft and hard tactics, and ordinary people had no chance of getting close to him.
All the major academies had tried to recruit him, but they couldn't even get a glimpse of Si Jianye, let alone recruit him.
Sheng Linglong was anxious and quickly stood up, looking at Lin Yuran. "Then what should I do?"
Lin Yuran smiled, a hint of calculation creeping onto her face.
In the courtyard.
The disciples of Sheng Tian Academy were taking attendance.
"Brother Du."
Sheng Linglong quickly walked over, her face restored to its usual smile, appearing gentle and considerate.
Her appearance made Du Chang raise an eyebrow. "Linglong, why are you here?"
Sheng Linglong put on a gentle demeanor and explained softly, "Brother Du, I know the academy is taking disciples to encircle and annihilate the human puppets. I want to contribute. As a disciple of Sheng Tian Academy, I also want to help."
"Linglong."
Du Chang deliberately lowered his voice. "You are still under house arrest. The academy has sent many disciples this time, and it won't make much difference if you're not there. Just stay in the academy with peace of mind."
Upon hearing this, Sheng Linglong became anxious and quickly explained, not forgetting to gently shake Du Chang's arm with both hands.
"Brother Du, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have used human puppets against Feng Ninghe. I know your good intentions and understand that you don't want to affect the friendly relations between the academies. I will never do this again."
Her slightly coquettish voice sounded pitiful.
Du Chang's gaze fell on her at this moment. "Do you truly know you were wrong?"
Sheng Linglong nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, Brother Du, I know I was wrong! Let me go with you today, I also want to contribute to the academy."
Du Chang smiled and patted her shoulder with relief. "It's never too late to mend your ways once you know you're wrong. It's good that you know."
Sheng Linglong's lips curved upwards, her eyes slightly bent, and she affectionately linked her arm with Du Chang's. "Brother Du, don't worry, I will perform well today!"
Not far away.
Lin Yuran was quietly watching everything.
This scene was as she had expected.
Ji Binyu's eyes deepened slightly, and as if thinking of something, he reminded softly, "I'm just afraid the Underworld King will be there too."
The Underworld King's abilities were known to all.
With him present, dealing with Feng Ninghe would not be easy.
Si Jianye could even enter the border alone and bring Feng Ninghe out safely, which was enough to prove his capabilities.
Mentioning the Underworld King, Lin Yuran also felt a headache.
She subconsciously reached out and gently rubbed her temples. "We can't worry about too much. We can only take it one step at a time."
As long as there was an opportunity to act, she would not let it go.
*
The Strongest Academy.
Pu Yin personally led the disciples to the human puppet den.
Before leaving, she turned to look at the disciples behind her and gently instructed, "Remember, teammates first, human puppets second. If a disciple is injured, you must provide assistance immediately."
The disciples behind her echoed in agreement.
"Ninghe, I won't be going with you today."
Si Jianye stood behind Feng Ninghe and said softly, "Bu Mie's cultivation is high, and I also need to hurry. If you need anything, inject a trace of spiritual energy into the Jade Orchid Bracelet, and I will appear immediately."
Feng Ninghe's eyes curved, and she smiled softly, telling him to relax. "Okay, the Strongest Academy has many disciples, I won't be in any danger."
Si Jianye didn't say more and gazed at her deeply.
Not long after, Pu Yin led everyone away.
Si Jianye also returned to his room to cultivate.
He sat cross-legged, and countless spiritual energies rushed into his body.
His cultivation talent was already heaven-defying, and if he cultivated diligently, he would naturally be beyond compare.
In the courtyard.
Si Xin Xin looked up at the spiritual energy gathering from all directions and muttered, "Daddy is really causing a big scene."
The spiritual energy gathered extremely quickly.
They seemed to be joyful, crowding together, as if afraid of not being absorbed, cheering and leaping.
Axi couldn't hide the admiration in his eyes and clicked his tongue. "If the Underworld King were to cultivate with heart, his cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds in no time. I say, that Bu Mie isn't even worth one of the Underworld King's toes..."
Dragon Domain.
In a lush jungle.
Several academies were advancing through the jungle.
"We're here, it's this place."
Pu Yin held the map, stopped, and her gaze kept sweeping over the surroundings.