Chapter 200: Call Your Sister to Confirm

Hearing the smug laughter from outside, Jiang Xincheng’s face instantly darkened like water, while Lin Anan’s delicate face turned pale. She had never expected to shake off the experts from the 327 Research Institute who were tasked with protecting her, only to still be pursued by Ximen Changkong, who had been eyeing her covetously all along.

Or perhaps it could be said that Lin Anan never imagined Ximen Changkong, who appeared to be a spoiled and lecherous rich second-generation heir of a distinguished family, could be so persistent.

In the evening, Lin Anan had bought Mushroom Tomato Noodles and asked Xuanyuan Ningshuang to cover for her. She then quietly slipped out through the back door of the girls’ dormitory and went to Jiang Xincheng’s place. After all, it was a date, and Lin Anan didn’t want the experts from the 327 Research Institute to know about it. If they found out, they would surely follow her, and that would be incredibly dull.

Moreover, Lin Anan thought that enough time had passed—those coveting her should not be watching so closely. Since she had managed to shake off the experts from the 327 Research Institute, those who had been tailing her should have been left behind as well.

However, Lin Anan never imagined that Ximen Changkong, despite his seemingly unrefined and lustful exterior, was actually a cunning and manipulative schemer. For the sake of the invaluable Mysterious Rank Technique, he was willing not only to watch her day and night but also to go to any extreme, no matter how degrading.

He was persistent, ruthless, unscrupulous, and deeply cunning. If not for these traits, he would not have ascended to the position of head of the Ximen Family in his previous life and elevated the Ximen Family to one of the top five super families in the Shenxia Alliance.

As Lin Anan made her way to Jiang Xincheng’s small courtyard, Ximen Changkong had been watching from nearby, waiting for an opportunity. Unexpectedly, the chance came. Ximen Changkong immediately seized the moment and assisted Lin Anan, enabling her to successfully slip away from the school.

After confirming that Lin Anan was alone, Ximen Changkong left one of his Frontier Governors at the Rain Transformation Realm and three Primordial Warriors at the Cloud Condensation Realm at the school to mislead the experts from the 327 Research Institute. Then, he quietly followed her alone.

In his view, Lin Anan was merely a Primordial Warrior at the late stage of the Tendon Training Realm and could never stand a chance against him, a Great Yuan Warrior at the peak of the mid-stage Cloud Condensation Realm. Therefore, once he captured Lin Anan, Ximen Changkong believed he could take whatever he wanted from her—both her wealth and her virtue.

The heavens do not disappoint those who persevere. After months of hiding and tracking day and night, he had finally achieved what he sought. How could Ximen Changkong not rejoice? Once he obtained the Thick Earth Art, his cultivation speed would skyrocket, possibly even doubling. Perhaps in just a few years, he could attempt to break through the bottleneck to the Rain Transformation Realm. Once he stepped into the Rain Transformation Realm, the position of head of the Ximen Family would be within his grasp.

Thus, after confirming that Lin Anan had entered Jiang Xincheng’s small courtyard, Ximen Changkong scouted the surrounding area. He ensured that no experts were lying in ambush nearby. Jiang Xincheng’s apparent cultivation level was only at the late stage peak of the Bone Tempering Late Stage, and with Ximen Changkong’s level of Spiritual Sense, he was unable to detect Jiang Xincheng’s disguise.

A girl at the late stage of the Tendon Training Realm and a man at the late stage of the Bone Tempering Late Stage—even if they joined forces, they would be no match for him. Ximen Changkong immediately decided it was time to act.

Amid the swirling snow, the exceptionally handsome Ximen Changkong kicked open the gate of Jiang Xincheng’s small courtyard and stood in the yard, waiting for Lin Anan and Jiang Xincheng to come out.

Jiang Xincheng’s face was cold, but a flicker of excitement crossed the depths of his pupils. His Spiritual Sense vibrated as he perceived that there were indeed no other Practitioners around. Ximen Changkong had truly come here alone, which made him especially pleased.

The heavens do not disappoint those who persevere. He had just broken through to the Early Stage Cloud Condensation Realm and become a Great Yuan Warrior, consolidating his foundation, and now Ximen Changkong had delivered himself to his doorstep. In this lifetime, he was indeed incredibly fortunate.

Ximen Changkong never imagined that while he was gleefully preparing to hunt Lin Anan, someone had also been waiting for an opportunity to hunt him.

Seeing Lin Anan standing behind Jiang Xincheng, a greedy look flashed across Ximen Changkong’s face. “Miss Lin, the wind and snow are quite heavy tonight, yet you have the mood to risk the weather for a date with your lover—how romantic. Unfortunately, with me here, your romantic date is about to turn into a dark date.”

He paused before continuing, “However, if you obediently pass on the cultivation method of the Thick Earth Art to me, I will turn around and leave right away. I won’t disturb your date at all, letting you continue having fun tonight. What do you say?”

“You can just treat his words as farting. Don’t believe a thing he says,” Jiang Xincheng said coldly before Lin Anan could respond, his face expressionless.

Ximen Changkong was momentarily stunned by Jiang Xincheng’s retort. His handsome face darkened as he finally took a good look at Jiang Xincheng. Recognizing Jiang Xincheng’s face, Ximen Changkong was taken aback. Pointing at Jiang Xincheng in surprise, he said, “It’s you, that dead eunuch? What are you doing here, and why are you involved with Lin Anan?”

“Uh…” Jiang Xincheng was stunned for a moment, then a cold smile flickered across his face. “Why can’t I be here? Besides, Anan is my girlfriend. We’ve been involved for a long time.”

“Hahaha…” Jiang Xincheng’s words made Ximen Changkong burst into laughter. Pointing at Jiang Xincheng mockingly, he said, “Miss Lin, you probably don’t know yet, but this guy was caught doing shady things in Yuyang City months ago. I happened to run into him, so I kicked and broke his manhood as punishment. He’s a eunuch now, and with such terrible character, you won’t end up well if you stick with him. Besides, he’s so ugly—why not be with me instead? Let me become the son-in-law of the Lin Family, and I promise to treat you well.”

“I know!” Lin Anan replied calmly to Ximen Changkong’s mocking words. “He’s fine, and I like him. So what if he did shady things?”

“Uh…” Ximen Changkong was dumbfounded, his expression darkening. “You can tolerate this kind of scum and stay with him, but why won’t you be with me? I’m rich, powerful, and not bad-looking. My character is far better than his. Why do you keep rejecting me and cozying up to this piece of trash?”

“Because in my eyes, you are the scum, and he is a real man,” Lin Anan stated.

Ximen Changkong’s face contorted comically. Pointing at Jiang Xincheng, he said, “You call this eunuch a real man? Hah, are you blind?”

“Whether I’m a real man or not—why don’t you call your sister over to share a room with me so she can find out? I’ve heard your sister is one of the renowned beauties of Jinguo Province, but I’ve never seen her before.” Repeatedly insulted as trash, Jiang Xincheng’s expression grew as dark as water as he fired back coldly, though Lin Anan shot him a glare.

Jiang Xincheng’s words made Ximen Changkong’s face turn icy. “Fine, fine, fine. You dare to insult my beloved sister too? A mere dead eunuch is clearly tired of living. Tonight, I’ll cripple you first, then take that blind slut right in front of you. Let’s see how you two can still cozy up after that.”