On the other side, Lin Huanhuan also sought out Huang Huasheng.
“It’s been confirmed. It seems that’s the case, but don’t worry. I’ve discovered that these demonic sect spies in the Huang family are hiding an even deeper conspiracy.”
“So, I plan to use this opportunity to investigate the plot thoroughly and wipe them out in one fell swoop.”
Huang Huasheng’s lips parted slightly, and he froze on the spot.
Lin Huanhuan knew he was disappointed and took the initiative to comfort him. “Don’t be too disappointed. Although we can’t help you wipe out the Huang family for now, the sect won’t forget your contribution. Once this matter is over, you’ll definitely be promoted to an Outer Sect Disciple as an exception, bringing honor to your ancestors!”
“Also, here are 50 spirit stones. Take them for now.”
Huang Huasheng was immediately moved to tears. “Thank you, Master Huanhuan. From now on, no matter what happens, I will definitely give my all until my dying breath.”
***
After officially entering the Lingyun Sect, there were many mandatory courses during the first month. These were basic courses designed to help new disciples quickly familiarize themselves with the sect and increase their loyalty. Once this period passed, subsequent courses were elective, and the disciples could do whatever they wanted.
You Yuelan had been officially in the Lingyun Sect for two days. Over these two days, she had more or less built a good relationship with her two roommates… In reality, they just minded their own business and didn’t disturb one another.
Early this morning, she arrived at the classroom with a relaxed expression. ‘This place is so magical. New disciples don’t have to pay protection fees to older ones, and roommates don’t fight over the position of leader… It feels a bit better than where I used to be.’
‘And most importantly, Lin Huanhuan hasn’t come looking for me. This is wonderful. Maybe she’s already forgotten about me or has a new target. Anyway, it’s a good thing I don’t have to deal with her.’
Even though she was a lazy person, she still felt angry at being forced by her accomplices to do such outrageous things without any choice. Therefore, she had originally decided to resist — she would absolutely not take the initiative to please Lin Huanhuan! Although that wasn’t necessary now, it was still a good thing. At least she wouldn’t have to argue with them anymore.
She walked to her seat and sat down just like yesterday. Before long, other naive new disciples gradually filed in.
Cradling her face in her hands, You Yuelan thought, ‘The lecturer is about to arrive. I’ll wait for them to talk for a while and then fall asleep. Falling asleep in class here won’t get me locked up on the Reflection Cliff. This is simply bliss.’
Just as she was thinking this, she suddenly noticed someone sitting next to her. Looking back, she saw a young girl in a green dress lying there, asleep.
‘Why does she look a bit like Lin Huanhuan? Is it an illusion?’
You Yuelan leaned in for a closer look, and her relaxed pupils suddenly contracted. This didn’t just look like her; it was her!
‘Why is she here? Shouldn’t she have found a new target? Damn it, why is she staring at me like that? I’m not charming, nor am I pretty.’
‘Whatever. She’s asleep right now, so I’ll just ignore her. It’ll be a hassle if I wake her up.’
You Yuelan turned her head away as several female disciples walked past, greeting her warmly. “You Yuelan, up so early again today? Are you being that diligent?”
The female disciple speaking to her was one of her roommates. They usually didn’t exchange many words, so the fact that she was taking the initiative to say hello today really left You Yuelan baffled. However, to make her leave quickly and avoid waking up Lin Huanhuan, You Yuelan curled her lips into a smile and said, “Mm-hmm, yeah. It’s like this every day.”
“By the way, weren’t you sitting here alone for the past few days? Why are you sitting with someone else today? Is she your new friend?”
“She was already here when I arrived, and it wasn’t easy to move, so here we are.”
“Oh, I see.”
“Then we’ll head off first. Goodbye.”
Seeming to sense the impatience on You Yuelan’s face, they didn’t linger and left immediately. Only when they reached another corner did faint voices drift back. “I told you she didn’t want to be friends with us, but you wouldn’t believe me. Are you happy now?”
“Forget it. If she doesn’t want to, then so be it…”
You Yuelan sighed at the pointlessness of the social interaction. ‘Fortunately, I don’t need those things. Lin Huanhuan shouldn’t have woken up, right?’
Just as she thought this, she turned her head and saw that Lin Huanhuan, who had been sleeping, was now sitting up. Propping up her face with one hand, she looked over with a beaming smile and said, “Yo, I didn’t expect you to be so unpopular here. What are we going to do about that? Luckily you still have me, otherwise, you’d be finished.”
You Yuelan’s eyelids twitched. ‘Damn it, did I wake this girl up? If I had known, I wouldn’t have answered them in the first place. That way, she definitely wouldn’t have woken up.’
“Hey, why are you ignoring me? Say something to me quickly, or else I won’t be easy on you,” Lin Huanhuan said with a cold snort, her gaze becoming dangerous.
She had originally intended to find You Yuelan and bully her, but unexpectedly, her sister had suddenly dragged her away for special training that day. It had taken several days to finish.
Consequently, when she wanted to sneak out this morning, she was caught red-handed by Dong Yuner.
Dong Yuner asked her where she was going, and she had to think for a long time before coming up with a suitable excuse to slip away.
She had gone through a lot of trouble to get to You Yuelan’s side, intending to bully her properly. She hadn’t expected You Yuelan to be so tactless, which naturally made her incredibly angry.
You Yuelan was carefully considering her options. After thinking with her little head for a while, she said, “Wait, isn’t this a course specifically for new disciples? Why are you here? You didn’t sneak in, did you?”
Lin Huanhuan snorted in disdain. “So what if I did? Do you actually plan to use this to threaten me?”
Classes in the Lingyun Sect were somewhat like university courses. As for those specifically for new disciples, they were akin to filler classes. In principle, only new disciples attended them, but if an older disciple wanted to experience one, nobody would say anything as long as they didn’t cause trouble.
You Yuelan frowned and thought for a moment before saying, “I won’t report you for crashing this class, but you can’t bully me later. That shouldn’t be too hard, right?”
After all, Lin Huanhuan still held significant leverage over her. If she tried to threaten her with a report, there was no guarantee she wouldn’t be counter-threatened. It was better to set a smaller, more achievable goal.
Lin Huanhuan sneered and was about to tease her more when the lecturer for the class walked in. It was a petite young girl wearing a crimson robe.
Lin Huanhuan glanced at her, and once she realized who it was, she immediately slumped onto the desk to feign sleep.
‘Damn it, how could it be such a coincidence?’