85: Chapter 85 Xia Ling Shuang, who says one thing but means another, and the Tomb of the Crescent Moon appears in the world!

Xia Lingshuang was completely stunned in Lin Ran's arms, having never expected him to say such a thing.

She sighed lightly, "Saint Son Lin, I am not an eighteen-year-old girl. You can say these things to others, but there is no need to try and deceive me."

"As for the way things are between us now, I am simply treating it as a transaction."

"Once the restless period of the Taiyin Origin ends, our transaction will come to an end."

"I have more important matters to attend to; I will not remain in the Sect for long, nor will I linger in this gentleness of yours that seems both real and fake."

Lin Ran scratched his head awkwardly, muttering to himself.

How is this iceberg so clever?!

If this were Su Xiyue or Yan Ruyu, they would have likely been completely beguiled by him long ago.

It is the first time I have met such a clever woman; I must make sure to discipline her properly later!

"However, hearing you say these things to me still gives me a sense of pleasure. Thank you for everything you have done for me."

Xia Lingshuang nestled into Lin Ran's arms with a slightly obedient air, a radiant smile emerging like a shy peach blossom blooming in the spring breeze, truly breathtakingly beautiful.

In her presence, it felt as if the world itself had lost its color.

Even Lin Ran, who was well-accustomed to beauty, was momentarily dazed.

One must admit, the iceberg smiling was truly distracting to his mind.

"Do you need me to transfer some Innate Pure Yang Qi to you?"

Lin Ran swallowed hard, unable to help himself, and asked.

Xia Lingshuang seemed to recall something, a faint blush creeping across her face, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible, "Mm, go ahead."

As she spoke, she closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, betraying her restless heart.

"She says it is just a transaction, yet her body is quite honest. Tsk, women..."

Lin Ran watched as Xia Lingshuang assumed this posture of complete surrender, secretly chuckling to himself.

Then, without the slightest hesitation, he lowered his head and gently captured those cold, sweet cherry lips.

"Hmph..."

A soft, delicate moan escaped from Xia Lingshuang's throat instinctively; in that instant, she felt so ashamed she wanted to die.

She was questioning herself, she was going mad; was that soft, delicate moan truly emitted from her own mouth?!

Was her icy persona truly going to be destroyed at the hands of Lin Ran?!

Wait!

Just transferring Qi is one thing, but why did this lecher suddenly use his tongue?!

Before Xia Lingshuang could react, Lin Ran had already pried open her teeth and found her softness, their two flexible tongues instantly entangling in an inseparable dance.

Xia Lingshuang froze, her mind going blank, unable to recall anything; all she could hear was the pounding of her own heart, which felt as if it were about to shatter her eardrums.

She quickly patted Lin Ran's back with both hands, while secretly sending a voice transmission: "Saint Son Lin..."

"What? You want it to be more intense? Very well, you little glutton, This Holy Son will grant your wish!"

Lin Ran did not give Xia Lingshuang a chance to break free; his offensive suddenly intensified, catching her completely off guard.

Xia Lingshuang went completely numb, from her head down to her toes.

Was she patting Lin Ran to make his offensive more intense? She was clearly telling him to stop!!

Her innocence!!!

More importantly, the first time, Lin Ran had only kissed her, but this second time, he actually dared to pry open her teeth!

It was hard to imagine what other parts of her body this lecher would pry open with his tongue if things continued like this!

She dared not think any further.

Yet, for some reason, she found herself beginning to crave this pleasure, her beautiful, icy face flushed as red as blood.

Seeing that the Innate Pure Yang Qi had been transferred sufficiently, Lin Ran temporarily let Xia Lingshuang go.

Regardless, the restless period of the Taiyin Origin was still long; he had plenty of opportunities to build favorability, and there was no rush.

[Ding! Xia Lingshuang's favorability has increased by 15 points!]

[Reward: 6,000 destiny points!]

[Current favorability of Xia Lingshuang: 35!]

Watching the reward successfully arrive, he noticed Xia Lingshuang's delicate body had become scorching hot once again. Lin Ran smiled and said:

"Peak Master Xia, since I use the Innate Pure Yang Qi to help you suppress the Taiyin Origin every time, there is no need for you to provide any payment."

"You!"

Xia Lingshuang was struck with sudden rage.

This damned lecher; it was one thing to steal her innocence, but now he actually dared to ask for payment?!

And he even made himself sound so high and mighty?!

He was absolutely detestable!!!

"Forget it. Considering that both you and I are successors of the Green Robe Lineage, this Peak Master will not hold this against you."

"However, this matter must be known only to heaven and earth, to you and to me. No third person must ever find out!"

"Do you understand?"

Xia Lingshuang resumed her icy demeanor and said.

"I understand. Rest assured, Peak Master Xia; your innocence is in the hands of This Holy Son, and it will be perfectly preserved!"

Lin Ran let out a sinister chuckle.

"You had better be. If you cause me to lose my innocence, see if I spare you!"

Xia Lingshuang glared at him in annoyance.

Lin Ran curled his lip, and just as he was about to speak, the sound transmission token inside his Storage Ring began to glow.

He took out the transmission token and probed it with his Divine Sense.

"Urgent! Urgent! Urgent!!!"

"Little Ranran, this time the Tomb of the Crescent Moon has appeared at the bottom of the Xiahong Sea of Clouds. Many factions that possess a crescent moon tomb key have already arrived at the Xiahong Sea of Clouds!"

"Moreover, in recent times, the situation in Qingzhou has become increasingly chaotic. An unknown force has suddenly risen and is aggressively encroaching upon the Qingyu Pavilion!"

Yan Ruyu's voice was filled with anxiety; just by listening to her tone, one could catch a glimpse of the current situation in Qingzhou.

"What is it?"

Seeing Lin Ran's brows suddenly furrow, a flash of concern crossed Xia Lingshuang's eyes. As if possessed, she reached out her jade hand, wanting to smooth away his worry.

Lin Ran looked up, meeting her gaze.

Xia Lingshuang's fingertips felt as if they had touched scorching magma; she pulled her hand back instantly as if "burned," her face turning bright red.

"It is nothing. It is just that the Tomb of the Crescent Moon has appeared, right at the bottom of the Xiahong Sea of Clouds in Qingzhou."

Lin Ran shook his head and smiled.

Besides, no matter how chaotic Qingzhou became, that was Qingzhou's business. What did it have to do with him, a "person from Yunzhou"?

He was going to Qingzhou only for the Tomb of the Crescent Moon; he did not care about anything else.

"The Tomb of the Crescent Moon? That place contains the Opportunity left behind by the Canyue Sect!"

"Saint, do you have a crescent moon tomb key?"

Xia Lingshuang said excitedly.

"I happened to obtain one."

Lin Ran nodded.

"That is wonderful! Time waits for no one; let us depart for Qingzhou immediately!"

Xia Lingshuang flicked her sleeve, wrapping it around Lin Ran's waist, and carried him as she flew toward the Xiahong Sea of Clouds in Qingzhou.

As the Peak Master of Destiny Peak, her cultivation was unfathomable; it would not take long to travel from Yunzhou to Qingzhou.

"By the way, Saint, are you and Li Huayin together?"

Along the way, Xia Lingshuang, feeling bored, suddenly brought it up.