141: Feelings welled up secretly as the moon guarded her lonely chamber.

Although controlling the Tang Sect's Mechanical Puppet Technique falls under the category of Martial Skills, the design and intricacy of each component are far beyond what ordinary mechanical Hidden Weapons can compare to.

Since he had brought out the Mechanical Puppet Technique, Shen Guyan never intended for it to gather dust on this continent or be used solely by the forces under his command. The same applied to his other Martial Skills. He despised how various sects in his past life worked behind closed doors, leading to the decline of the Martial Forest and the loss of many ultimate techniques.

A good skill, provided it does not cause negative impacts on oneself, can only be carried forward and magnified if it is openly shared, allowing brilliant descendants to continuously improve upon it.

Shen Guyan took a deep breath and began to demonstrate the Tang Sect Puppet Technique to everyone. He started from the basic structure of the Puppet, explaining in detail how Tang Sect Puppets achieve complex movements through exquisite mechanisms and clever mechanical design. To give everyone a more intuitive feel, he even donated a small Puppet he had made previously for the designers to observe and reference.

Watching the Puppet under Shen Guyan's control move like a graceful dancer, performing various high-difficulty actions, was mesmerizing. Its joints moved smoothly and naturally without any stuttering, as if it possessed a life of its own. The researchers went from being dismissive to observing seriously, carefully watching every detail of the Puppet and letting out gasps of admiration from time to time.

Next, Shen Guyan explained the unique control methods of Tang Sect Puppets. Using his Mental Energy at the Spirit Sea Realm, he showed everyone how to precisely control the Puppet's actions. This control method, centered on Mental Energy, allowed the Puppet's reaction speed and operational precision to far exceed traditional silk-thread control methods.

After the demonstration, the researchers immediately launched into a heated discussion on-site. They showed extreme enthusiasm for the Mechanical Puppet Technique and proposed many suggestions that even Shen Guyan found constructive. The group began to explore how to combine the Puppet Technique with the Sun Moon Federation's existing Soul Guidance Technology.

After half a night of in-depth exchange and research, Shen Guyan decided to officially hand over the design drawings and control methods of the Mechanical Puppet Technique to the Sun Moon Federation's research team. In return, the Science Research Bureau not only granted Shen Guyan high honors but also awarded him many related patents... The night was like ink, pressing heavily over the Federation Science Research Bureau. The building was brightly lit, like a shining lonely island in the darkness. Shen Guyan finished recording the Mechanical Puppet Technique and walked out of the Science Research Bureau, dragging his slightly exhausted body.

A chilly night wind blew. Just as he was preparing to return to the Shi Tang Grand Hotel, his gaze was suddenly drawn to a familiar figure not far away.

On this night, Leng Yaozhu was rarely dressed in a plain white gown, looking like a Fairy descending to earth under the moonlight, though her cold temperament was even sharper than the moonlight itself.

Shen Guyan was slightly startled, and his footsteps instinctively stopped. Since that accident last night, the two of them had clearly been deliberately avoiding each other today. This sudden encounter caused a surge of complex emotions in Shen Guyan's heart.

Seeing Shen Guyan come out, a trace of imperceptible panic flashed across Leng Yaozhu's originally calm face, but she quickly regained her cold composure. She gave a light cough and said with feigned calmness, "I heard you were making a name for yourself here, so I stopped by to take a look."

Shen Guyan naturally heard the insincerity in her words and smiled bitterly to himself. "Sister Leng, thank you for your concern. I just didn't expect you to be waiting for me here..."

"Waiting for you? I was just worried those old fogies at the Science Research Bureau would..."

Leng Yaozhu opened her mouth, a surge of inexplicable annoyance rising in her heart. When had she, the dignified Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, ever been so duplicitous? Yet facing Shen Guyan, she somehow found it difficult to frankly express her inner thoughts. "Hmph, don't flatter yourself. I was just afraid you'd be recruited into the Federation. As for you, handing over that strange Mecha design so easily, aren't you afraid..." Speaking to this point, Leng Yaozhu paused, seemingly weighing her words.

Shen Guyan understood her concern and said frankly, "Sister Leng, I have my own considerations. The Federation's research strength is indeed powerful. Cooperating with them might allow this technology to develop better. Besides, this is just one of my many abilities; I know what I'm doing."

Leng Yaozhu looked at Shen Guyan, her heart stirring slightly. The youth before her seemed to always have endless hidden cards. That indifference and pride revealed from his very bones, which kept people at a distance, merged with his youthful face to create a contradictory feeling that one couldn't help but be deeply attracted to.

"I hope you know what you're doing," she couldn't help but urge.

The two walked together, the moonlight spilling over them and stretching their shadows long.

After a brief silence, Leng Yaozhu asked softly, "How... does your body feel today?"

But as soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted it. Why ask such a thing? It made it seem like she really cared about last night.

Shen Guyan was slightly stunned, not expecting Leng Yaozhu to suddenly ask such an awkward question.

He wasn't even ten years old; how could he be fine after that? Especially since Shen Yue followed... "Uh... I, my body is quite good today. What about you, Sister Leng?" It would be impolite not to reciprocate, so he responded this way after a moment's thought.

Both fell silent again, and the atmosphere between them became increasingly subtle.

Leng Yaozhu was secretly annoyed at herself for becoming so timid. She turned her head away, no longer looking at Shen Guyan.

Unknowingly, the two had arrived in front of the Shi Tang Grand Hotel.

"I'm naturally fine too. Just reminding you to act carefully in the Federation." Having said that, she prepared to turn and leave.

Watching Leng Yaozhu's back, for some reason, Shen Guyan felt a sense of reluctance. "Sister Leng!" he blurted out.

Leng Yaozhu stopped but did not look back. "Is there anything else?"

Shen Guyan opened his mouth, wanting to say something but not knowing where to start. "That... about last night, it must have been the Spirit acting up. Don't take it to heart. I know it wasn't the intention of either of us." He hesitated repeatedly before finally saying it.

Leng Yaozhu's body stiffened slightly, her heart filled with a mix of emotions.

"It's good that you know. Don't mention it again." Her voice was still cold, but it carried a hint of unnaturalness.

Shen Guyan nodded, even though Leng Yaozhu couldn't see it. "Mm, I understand. Take care, Sister Leng."

Leng Yaozhu didn't respond and walked straight ahead. Her steps seemed composed, but her heart was already in turmoil. She didn't understand why she cared about Shen Guyan's every move, or why her heartbeat would unconsciously accelerate the moment she saw him.

Shen Guyan watched Leng Yaozhu's figure gradually disappear into the night, his mind filled with a thousand thoughts. The once high-and-mighty, cold and majestic Heavenly Phoenix Douluo had now become a complex image in his heart. That accidental intimate contact was like a subtle crack between them, yet it also seemed to have pulled forth some different kind of sentiment.

The night grew deeper. Shen Guyan took a deep breath and turned to walk upstairs. As for the relationship between him and Leng Yaozhu and where it would go in the future, he could only leave it to time to answer.

Just as he closed the door and entered the room, he saw Shen Yue sitting alone by the window, her beautiful eyes looking out.

Under the moonlight, her figure appeared somewhat lonely.

"You're back?"