Chapter 293: He Was Just Playing You

The Xuan Maiden's heart skipped a beat; she thought to herself, I never expected the Yan Lord to have studied the art of dual cultivation between men and women. The technique of observing a maiden's loss of virginity is something few possess; how did she acquire it...

Or perhaps it was not the observation technique at all, but simply the crushing superiority of her Supremacy-level status, allowing her to discern the signs of dual cultivation within Chu Yun's body? That was possible, but it still required a deep understanding of dual cultivation.

The Yan Lord herself was clearly still a virgin; who did she intend to use this research on...

Come to think of it, this question was indeed difficult to answer.

The Xuan Maiden naturally knew that Pei Pei Chuyun's loss of virginity was with Lu Xingzhou; that was an order she had issued herself, meaning Pei Pei Chuyun had broken her seal by imperial decree.

The reasons she had been willing to let Pei Pei Chuyun do this were twofold: first, Lu Xingzhou's identity as a member of the Pill Academy suggested a bright future, and after several observations, she deemed him absolutely a talent worth planting as a secret agent in advance; second, naturally, was Lu Xingzhou's status as a Judge before the Yanluo Hall, making him a rare commodity worth hoarding.

Even the Holy Master of Tian Yao used soft-handed tactics to approach this former Judge, hoping to influence future battles at the Yanluo Hall; of course, the Xuan Maiden would have her own arrangements.

Thus, seizing the opportunity that Lu Xingzhou had taken a fancy to Pei Pei Chuyun's beauty, the entire capital knew he was "courting" Pei Pei Chuyun, so she simply went with the flow to make the good deed happen.

It's just that you can't possibly tell the Yan Lord this openly... I want to control your former right arm; what do you intend to do?

Her mind raced, and she said, "The Red Pearl used by our Sect's Holy Maiden is naturally subject to strict screening and consideration. The Yan Lord asking about the private matters of our Nühe Huan Sect immediately upon arrival is恐怕 not very appropriate."

While saying this, she thought to herself that she probably couldn't fool her; everyone in the capital knew how Lu Xingzhou and Chu Yun had been intimate while he was in the capital, so the Yan Lord could easily deduce it was him. That was why she asked so directly; otherwise, who cares who you sleep with.

However, Yuan Muyu replied, "I originally heard that our Hall had a dead traitor who defected, who often fawned over your Sect's Holy Maiden while in the capital, hence my question. I actually know that fellow; his appearance and abilities are both impressive. Even he could not win her, so I wonder which talented young man has such good fortune."

The Xuan Maiden: "?"

What are you talking about?

Why don't you think it was your "dead traitor" who did it? Since he's a traitor, does the other person have to remain chaste for you? How does your brain work? I can't figure it out.

Pei Pei Chuyun smiled sweetly: "Perhaps it was that person from your Hall... Everyone knows he chased after me."

The Yan Lord: "?"

Yuan Muyu: "??"

Ye Fuyao: "???"

A simple sentence caused a surge of anger in the Yan Lord to rise from her dantian, rushing straight to her head; the face beneath her mask instantly turned burning red, as if about to burst.

Fortunately, the mask concealed her expression so no one could see clearly; one could only see the Yan Lord fall silent for a brief moment, then look Pei Pei Chuyun up and down with a contemptuous gaze.

She almost fell for the little demon girl's trick.

Xingzhou is not a fool driven by lust; how could he possibly casually consort with the Holy Maiden of Huan, allowing someone to plant control over him?

Trying to provoke me? You are still too young.

But as her contemptuous gaze swept over the other's curvaceous figure, the look gained a hint of killing intent, and a voice emerged through her clenched teeth: "Just you? He wouldn't look at you."

Pei Pei Chuyun puffed out her chest and shook it maliciously: "That's not necessarily true; men all like big ones here."

Yuan Muyu: "..."

The Xuan Maiden nearly broke out in a cold sweat and grabbed Pei Pei Chuyun: "What are you doing?"

Speaking, she bowed to Yuan Muyu: "Yan Lord, do not be offended; this child has been spoiled by me since childhood and lacks respect for elders."

Pei Pei Chuyun mumbled: "The sizes are clearly distinct; how can it be said to lack respect..."

Yuan Muyu would never truly compare breasts with a junior in front of the Xuan Maiden, so she said coldly: "Regarding my previous question, since the Xuan Maiden finds it inconvenient to answer, let it be. But since this junior is so arrogant and rude, should the Xuan Maiden not provide me with an explanation?"

The Xuan Maiden yanked Pei Pei Chuyun fiercely: "Apologize to the Yan Lord."

Pei Pei Chuyun sniffled pitifully: "I apologize, Yan Lord; it truly is not as you imagined... But Young Master Lu is always chasing after me, which is also a source of distress for me..."

The Xuan Maiden nearly laughed out loud.

"Not as you imagined"; that phrase was very interesting. What did she imagine? If it's not what she imagined, doesn't that mean it was Lu Xingzhou...

But in others' habitual understanding, this was a denial; Yuan Muyu felt a great relief in her heart, then immediately scoffed: "If he truly liked you, he would not have left the capital so casually and never returned. The so-called chasing you was merely to pass the time, a trivial amusement. A junior must recognize her own position and avoid blind arrogance; this is the admonition of a senior on the Dao."

Pei Pei Chuyun bowed respectfully: "I have received your teaching. I will only be good to my lover and will not feign kindness to others; rest assured, Yan Lord."

"Nor do I need you to feign kindness; are you worthy? He doesn't even wash his pot." Yuan Muyu said casually: "Enough of this idle talk; regarding my proposal for an alliance, what is the Xuan Maiden's opinion?"

The Xuan Maiden could not see through the mask to know the changes in Yuan Muyu's expression; judging solely from her confident and assured tone, others truly found it difficult to judge what status Lu Xingzhou held in the Yan Lord's heart.

In any case, he was certainly not the so-called "dead traitor" on the surface... which made him even more of a rare commodity worth hoarding.

The Xuan Maiden's mind raced with thoughts as she said leisurely: "Whether it is the Tian Yao Holy Land or the Great Qian Imperial Court, neither can be opposed by any single demonic sect of the current age; therefore, everyone has been suppressed and suffered greatly in recent years. The Yan Lord shakes the world with her prestige, yet can only stay far away in the Southern Heavens; since the Nühe Huan Sect has existed for ten thousand years, we have been unable to conduct our usual brothel business. The Yan Lord wishing to form an alliance among all houses is a great feat; any person of insight would be interested."

Yuan Muyu said indifferently: "So, is there a 'but'?"

"But, there are two issues." The Xuan Maiden held up one finger: "First, a so-called alliance must have an alliance leader to coordinate. Since the Yan Lord has worked hard to link together this alliance, naturally you wish to be the leader yourself?"

"Am I unworthy?"

"In terms of strength, since the Yan Lord has now broken through to the Supremacy level, you certainly have the qualification. But do not blame us for asking the question upfront: to what extent will the alliance's orders apply to each house? What are the powers and responsibilities of the leader, and how are they constrained? No one wants to have a father placed above their heads without seeing any benefits first; in that case, they might as well act on their own."