Chapter 98: Shifting Loyalties, A Lady’s Past Revealed
Inside the main hall –
“Please forgive my rudeness!”
Mo Duan’yan had already sheathed her weapon and was bowing deeply. “Attacking Miss Hua without asking for an explanation was reckless of me!”
“Uh… There’s no need for that, Miss Mo.”
Hua Shuya felt a little ashamed as well and waved her hand reassuringly. “I recognized you. But seeing your Sword Intent, so different from when we first met, as if you had received guidance from Senior, I couldn’t resist the urge to spar with you.”
Her intentions had been pure, she just wanted a friendly exchange.
But she hadn’t expected her Sword Intent to be so intimidating to other swordsmen, nor that Mo Duan’yan would be prepared to fight to the death.
Now that the misunderstanding had been cleared up, she realized how dangerous the situation had been, and she felt deeply apologetic.
“Miss Mo, I was too presumptuous.”
“N-no! It was my fault for not recognizing Senior Hua!”
“It was me…”
The two of them kept apologizing back and forth, as if they were about to burst into tears. Mao Ruoyu, watching from the side, couldn’t help but find the scene amusing.
These two girls were so serious.
Lin Tianlu sighed and decided to step forward, placing his hands on their shoulders and gently pushing them towards each other.
The two stumbled and embraced.
Well, to be more precise, the petite Mo Duan’yan crashed into Hua Shuya’s arms, leaving them both speechless.
“…”
“Alright. Let’s consider this a case of ‘fighting is how friends are made.’ Fortunately, neither of you was injured. Just hug it out and let’s forget about this.”
Hua Shuya nodded and released the girl from her embrace.
Mo Duan’yan looked shy, her eyes glued to the ample bosom in front of her, her face flushed.
So… so big…
Her senior sister, who looked like an aloof celestial being, actually had such a beautiful figure?
But the thought quickly vanished as she regained her composure and stood up straight, nodding seriously. “Thank you for forgiving me, Senior Sister and Senior.”
Seeing her obedient demeanor, Lin Tianlu patted her shoulder gently. “Madam Mao has told me everything. It’s me who should be thanking you for taking care of things while I was away, Miss Mo.”
“It’s my honor to serve Senior Lin.”
Mo Duan’yan hesitated for a moment, then said softly, “Senior, you gave me a great opportunity. I must repay your kindness no matter what.”
Lin Tianlu smiled warmly and patted her head. “Good girl.”
“Mmm…”
Mo Duan’yan blushed, fidgeting with her skirt shyly.
“If you don’t mind, why don’t you stay for lunch—”
“N-no need, I don’t want to disturb Senior and Madam Mao.” Mo Duan’yan quickly waved her hands. “I’ll come back to help when Senior has time.”
With that, she bowed to everyone in the main hall, covered her face, and hurriedly left.
Lin Tianlu was a bit surprised and turned to Mao Ruoyu. “Madam, this child…”
“She’s always been like this.”
Mao Ruoyu smiled. “She’s grateful to you, Sir, but also too humble and obedient. It makes one wonder if she’s really just a young girl, she’s so mature and sensible.”
“No wonder Old Master Mo let her travel alone. She’s truly mature for her age.”
Lin Tianlu sighed.
Perhaps he should be gentler with her in the future?
Hua Shuya suddenly asked, “Should I learn how to be a proper senior sister?”
“She’s not my disciple.”
Lin Tianlu smiled. “I just offered her some guidance.”
Hua Shuya pursed her lips and remained silent.
She knew that Lin Tianlu didn’t want to take on any disciples.
But Mo Duan’yan had received guidance from Senior after all, and seeing her again, she felt a sense of approval towards her.
They both possessed Sword Intent and Daoist rhyme, connecting through their swords. Although their spar was brief, it was enough for her to sense the purity and unyielding spirit in the girl’s swordsmanship.
At least her gratitude towards Senior was genuine. She was a good child worthy of praise.
Mao Ruoyu then stepped forward and asked with concern, “Miss Hua, last night at the Cheng residence…”
“Miss Cheng had already arranged everything. The authorities were waiting, and under their command, the matter was quickly resolved. There are even criminals being interrogated in prison now.”
Hua Shuya’s face was filled with admiration. “She’s truly meticulous and intelligent, handling things without any oversight. But Miss Cheng still has some family matters to attend to, so she can’t come here for now.”
Mao Ruoyu finally let go of her worries.
“It’s good that everything is alright.”
But she quickly looked a bit puzzled. “But why does Miss Hua… look like this?”
Not only had her figure become incredible, her face more mature and alluring, but her white hair was also particularly striking. It wasn’t just Mo Duan’yan who had mistaken her; if they hadn’t spent a lot of time together, she wouldn’t have recognized her at first glance.
She hadn’t known last night that merging with the jade pendant would have such an effect.
“According to Miss Yu, it seems that the nourishment from the Yin energy and Essence of Yin has caused my body to develop rapidly, hence the drastic changes.”
Mao Ruoyu was stunned.
Yin energy…
No, wait, was it the Essence of Yin?
“When will Miss Hua return to normal?”
“Probably in a few days.”
But at that moment, Hua Shuya suddenly frowned, her expression changing.
“Are you feeling unwell?”
“I… just feel like the Yin energy in my body is a bit out of control.”
These words made both Lin Tianlu and Mao Ruoyu look surprised.
“Could it be the jade pendant?”
“Madam Mao, could you lend me your hand?”
“Hmm?”
Mao Ruoyu was a bit confused as Hua Shuya took her hand and placed it on her flat and firm stomach.
Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she felt a strange smoothness under her palm.
“Miss Hua, what are you…”
Before she could finish speaking, a torrent of Yin energy suddenly surged around Hua Shuya, and a cold wind swept through the room, even causing the furniture and floor to freeze over.
But this terrifying coldness deliberately avoided Mao Ruoyu and Lin Tianlu, swirling around them instead.
Mao Ruoyu looked on in shock as Hua Shuya bit her lip, her body trembling slightly. She could faintly feel something pulsing and moving under her palm.
“Mmm!”
With a soft moan, a cold object suddenly shot out from under her clothes and landed in her palm.
Hua Shuya stumbled back two steps, her face pale, as if all her strength had drained away. Lin Tianlu quickly stepped forward to support her, and she managed to steady herself.
At the same time, the terrifying Yin wind around them quietly dissipated.
“Miss Hua, you—”
Lin Tianlu was about to speak, but he saw that the girl’s white hair was slowly turning back to black, and the Yin energy around her was fading.
“This…”
Mao Ruoyu looked at her hand in astonishment.
The broken jade pendant was lying quietly in her palm, shimmering with a translucent glow.
“Why did the jade pendant suddenly come out?”
“It seems that the Yin energy in my body resonated with yours, Madam Mao.”
Hua Shuya seemed to have regained some of her strength. She said softly, “There was a voice in my heart, guiding me to have Madam Mao take the jade pendant out of my body.”
Lin Tianlu nodded thoughtfully. “So, it seems that Madam Mao is more compatible with Yin energy?”
“Indeed.” Hua Shuya nodded slightly.
Mao Ruoyu’s expression changed, and she quickly said, “T-this is clearly yours, Miss Hua—”
“Don’t worry, Madam Mao. The Yin energy entering my body was just an accident.” Hua Shuya smiled. “Besides, I don’t know how to use this Yin energy. I was just wasting it. Now that the jade pendant is out of my body, it might be a good thing for me.”
“But what about Miss Yu inside the jade pendant…”
The jade pendant suddenly flew up, circling around the three of them.
Lin Tianlu chuckled. “I’ll find a way to let Miss Yu see the light of day again, Madam, don’t worry.”
The jade pendant zoomed towards him and bumped against his face several times.
“Hey, you—”
He could have dismissed it as playful behavior before, but now that he knew Yu Xuanling was inside the jade pendant, Lin Tianlu’s expression turned strange.
Was this considered taking advantage?
But the jade pendant didn’t linger. It flew towards Hua Shuya and gently rubbed against her head.
Finally…
It slowly flew towards Mao Ruoyu and suddenly burrowed into her ample bosom, making the beautiful woman cry out in surprise.
Mao Ruoyu’s face flushed red as she clutched her chest, flustered. “T-this Miss Yu… why did she go into my clothes?”
Lin Tianlu chuckled helplessly. “That girl probably likes you a lot, Madam Mao.”
Mao Ruoyu’s expression was complicated.
But before she could say anything else, her face turned even redder, and she stumbled back two steps, clutching her chest.
A small bump could be seen moving rapidly under her tight dress, circling her chest and abdomen before shooting out and landing in Lin Tianlu’s hand.
“…”
Lin Tianlu and Mao Ruoyu looked at each other, speechless.
Thinking about the jade pendant just roaming around inside her clothes and then flying into his hand, Mao Ruoyu was so embarrassed that she almost wanted to cover her face and run away.
“S-Sir, this jade pendant…”
“Ahem! I won’t touch it!” Lin Tianlu was also embarrassed.
He could still feel the lingering warmth of the jade pendant, making the atmosphere a bit ambiguous.
But Mao Ruoyu averted her gaze and mumbled almost inaudibly, “You should put it away, Sir… I-it’s okay.”
Looking at the two frozen figures, Hua Shuya pursed her lips and gently closed Lin Tianlu’s open hand.
“Senior, it’s better for you to keep this jade pendant. It’s the safest for Miss Yu this way.”
“…”
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