Chapter 874: Joining a Sect

Ye Liuyun immediately received Ling Shuang's Transmission Voice: "I've invited the Ninth Princess; she will protect you with all her might! Just say you've already joined the Fenglin Hall, and they won't trouble you!"

Ye Liuyun received Ling Shuang's Transmission Voice and felt both amused and exasperated.

He was indeed grateful that Ling Shuang went to plead on his behalf. He believed Ling Shuang acted out of goodwill, and he owed her a favor.

However, he did not know the Ninth Princess well and had not made a decision yet.

If he were to join the Fenglin Hall haphazardly like this, he would still worry about regretting it later.

But now the Crown Prince, Fourth Prince, and Seventh Prince all eye him like tigers; he really has no choice!

"Am I being forced to join the Fenglin Hall like this?" he thought to himself.

Yet the turn of events left him no room for easing the situation at all.

"Ninth sister, you also want to stick your nose in?" the Seventh Prince sneered, also very displeased with the Ninth Princess's appearance.

The Fourth Prince also said, "Is Ninth sister also here because of Ye Liuyun?"

The Ninth Princess walked straight up to Ye Liuyun, glanced at him, and smiled at the two princes, saying, "You don't need to argue; Ye Liuyun has long since joined my Fenglin Hall, introduced by Ling Shuang sister! If Tianjiao Hall wants to kill him, I will of course protect him!"

"What? Ye Liuyun has already joined the Fenglin Hall?" the Seventh Prince said, somewhat disbelieving.

The Fourth Prince also looked at Ye Liuyun to verify.

Ye Liuyun had no choice. If he didn't acknowledge it now, he would likely offend even the Ninth Princess.

In that case, he truly wouldn't be able to get by!

Moreover, it would make it hard for Ling Shuang to explain to the Ninth Princess. So he gritted his teeth and called out to the Ninth Princess.

"Hall Master!"

This indicated that he had indeed already joined the Fenglin Hall.

"When did this happen?" the Fourth Prince said, even more skeptical.

"The day before yesterday!" the Ninth Princess replied offhandedly. The timing, however, posed no issue.

"Very well, then, I won't press any further! But I still hope to become friends with Brother Ye!" the Fourth Prince immediately changed tactics, smiling as he looked at Ye Liuyun.

"Thank you for your generous kindness, Fourth Prince!" Ye Liuyun clasped his hands in thanks, and did not offend the Fourth Prince's face.

The Fourth Prince nodded, and immediately led his men away.

"How boring!" the Seventh Prince, no longer arguing, immediately led his men away.

The Ninth Princess also looked at the middle‑aged man who had previously attacked Ye Liuyun.

"Ninth Princess!" the man immediately bowed and paid his respects.

He was extremely frustrated at that moment. How could he kill an outer‑sect disciple and have so many princes and princesses come to protect him! What kind of background does this kid have!

"Go back and tell my royal brother, I've protected this person. From now on, make sure he no longer plots against Ye Liuyun!" the Ninth Princess said directly to the man.

"Yes!" the man, not daring to delay, immediately turned and left.

"You come with me!" the Ninth Princess called to Ye Liuyun, and left first.

Ling Shuang waved at Ye Liuyun: "I'll take you to the Fenglin Hall!"

Ye Liuyun, helpless, could only follow Ling Shuang. Not forgetting to express gratitude, he said, "Thank you for getting me out of the bind!"

He knew Ling Shuang meant well, so of course he had to show thanks.

"No need to be polite! You helped me catch a mount, I'll help you once too, and we're even!" Ling Shuang laughed.

Ye Liuyun smiled and said nothing further.

He's the type of person who, once someone helps him, will never stand by idly if he encounters trouble next time.

When Ling Shuang brought him to the Fenglin Hall headquarters, the Ninth Princess was already waiting for them in the main hall.

The Fenglin Hall headquarters was set within a bamboo forest, a bamboo house that looked somewhat transcendent and secluded.

Ye Liuyun thought that whoever designed such a headquarters probably had no ambition to vie for power.

Moreover, his impression of the Ninth Princess was good; she didn't seem like a petty, scheming person.

"Please sit!" the Ninth Princess said to Ye Liuyun and Ling Shuang, being very easygoing.

"Thank you for the rescue, Ninth Princess!" Ye Liuyun first thanked the Ninth Princess.

"The Hall Master has already called you; you aren't planning to back out again, are you?" the Ninth Princess asked with a smile.

"Uh... sorry, Hall Master. I haven't quite adjusted to this new identity yet!" Ye Liuyun said awkwardly.

He still hadn't gotten used to it, even though he was already a member of the Fenglin Hall.

"As long as you don't back out, that's fine! Later, let Ling Shuang take you to receive your badge." the Ninth Princess said gently.

Ye Liuyun nodded and sat down at the side.

The Ninth Princess said to him, "I've already heard about your situation from Ling Shuang sister! So don't think I only came because Ling Shuang asked me. If I didn't know you have potential, even if she begged me, I wouldn't bother with you! So you shouldn't feel any psychological burden!"

The Ninth Princess said this so that Ye Liuyun could feel at ease staying in the Fenglin Hall, without feeling inferior.

Ye Liuyun immediately understood and once again expressed gratitude to Ling Shuang and the Ninth Princess.

The Ninth Princess nodded and reminded Ye Liuyun, "Although I've protected you, my several royal brothers will no longer act overtly. But they might still maneuver behind the scenes, so don't be careless!"

"I understand!" Ye Liuyun also knew that things probably wouldn't end here. For now, it's only a surface calm.

"If there's any danger, just tell me, you can even hide here for refuge!" the Ninth Princess continued.

"No need, I can handle it!" Ye Liuyun was certain he wouldn't ask for anything; the Ninth Princess protecting him in person was already great. If he still couldn't solve the remaining matters himself, there would be no point staying at Qian Long Academy.

"No need, I can handle it!" Ye Liuyun certainly wouldn't make any demands; the Ninth Princess being able to protect him in person is already quite good. If the remaining matters he still can't solve himself, then there's no point staying at the Qian Long Academy.

"I've already informed the Outer Courtyard to have someone repair your dwelling; tonight find a place to spend the night, and tomorrow your residence will be as good as new!" the Ninth Princess told him.

"Thank you, Hall Master!" Ye Liuyun also stood up and bid farewell to the Ninth Princess.

"Hmm. If you're worried they'll send people again tonight, Ling Shuang's place should also be safe!" the Ninth Princess suggested with a smile.

"Hall Master!" Ling Shuang said coquettishly, apologetically stepping out first.

"Pavilion Master!" Ling Shuang said coquettishly, then, embarrassed, she left first.

Ye Liuyun could only smile awkwardly, pretending not to hear, and after bidding farewell, left the Phoenix Forest Pavilion.

Ling Shuang didn't go far, waiting for him outside the door.

"I'm just waiting a moment for you because I'm worried they'll come back to cause you trouble!" Ling Shuang made up an excuse for herself.

"Thank you, Miss Ling Shuang, let's go back!" Ye Liuyun didn't say much more, directly went with Ling Shuang and returned to their residence.

His residence had already been completely ruined at this moment, and the Sect disciples responsible for repairs were busy working.

"Where… where will you stay tonight?" Ling Shuang asked softly.