188: Chapter 188 The Heavenly Alliance has reappeared!

On the stage, Xiao Shiyu was already grinning from ear to ear.

She knew it.

With Sister Leng's face and figure...

She was a living advertisement.

Forget men; even women would feel their hearts flutter looking at Sister Leng.

On the stage.

Leng Qingshuang, wearing high heels, walked a lap around the stage with Chen Yan.

With every step, the screams from below the stage grew louder.

Being stared at by a crowd of strangers...

She felt incredibly bashful inside, yet she couldn't show it.

She tried her best to maintain a cold, frost-like expression on her face.

But the tips of her ears were already so red they looked like they might bleed.

Xiao Shiyu stepped forward at the right moment and announced with a smile:

"This couple's brocade robe is a limited release! We also have 'Leng Qingshuang Style' couple sets! The first hundred orders will also receive a chibi portrait hand-drawn by Leng Qingshuang!"

"Waaa~~~"

The female cultivators below the stage went completely wild.

The order Jade Slips were piled higher than a person.

In just fifteen minutes...

The pre-sale revenue exceeded one hundred million Spirit Stones.

Even after the auction ended, the enthusiasm remained high!

Chen Yan had already run backstage, holding the Spirit Stone Card sent by Duobao Pavilion, grinning so wide his mouth almost reached his ears.

Looking at the long string of zeros on the Spirit Stone Card's balance...

He happily calculated in his heart.

"Over a hundred million, over a hundred million!"

"From now on, I'll cover all of Revered Master's Cultivation resources!"

"High-grade Spiritual Plants, out-of-print sword techniques—if Revered Master wants them, I'll buy them without blinking an eye!"

"I finally have the confidence to say I can provide for Revered Master!"

He was wondering whether to buy a Heaven Rank necklace as a gift for Revered Master immediately.

Then he saw several passing female cultivators winking at the two of them.

Some even cupped their hands and smiled:

"Congratulations, congratulations, young sect master Chen!"

"The Taiqing Sword Sect and Duobao Pavilion are joining in marriage. Don't forget to invite us to the wedding feast!"

Chen Yan: "Eh?"

The excited smile on his face froze instantly.

He looked at those female cultivators in confusion: "What wedding feast? What marriage? Why don't I know about this?"

The female cultivators exchanged glances, all thinking Chen Yan was being modest.

"Who in the entire Tianxuan Continent doesn't know about the perfect match between young sect master Chen and Miss Xiao?"

"Exactly! Isn't it said that you two pledged yourselves to each other long ago?"

"You fought Medicine King Valley for Miss Xiao and finally won the beauty's heart. Who in the world doesn't know that?"

Chen Yan: "Huh?"

Leng Qingshuang had already changed into a plain white immortal dress. Standing beside Chen Yan, the smile on her face slowly faded.

The temperature around her instantly dropped to the freezing point.

She didn't say a word, but her gaze was cold enough to freeze someone solid.

Cold sweat instantly broke out on Chen Yan's forehead. He turned to his Revered Master and said nervously:

"M-Revered Master... if I say I don't know anything, would you believe me?"

Leng Qingshuang glanced at him, shook off his hand, and still didn't speak.

But the chill swirling around her made Chen Yan unable to stop himself from shivering.

"It's over! It's completely over now!"

"Which hairless prick is spreading these wild rumors?"

"Revered Master's jealous look is cute, but I shouldn't have to suffer this undeserved disaster!"

"If I find out who's wagging their tongue, I'll definitely split them in half with one sword strike!"

To find out the truth, Chen Yan quickly pulled a female cultivator aside and questioned her for a long time.

Only then did he realize the rumors outside had spun completely out of control.

Things like "Taiqing Sword Sect's young sect master Chen Yan stayed in Xiao Shiyu's bedroom for seven days and seven nights."

Things like "The two of them pledged themselves to each other long ago and have already consummated their relationship."

Things like "Sword Venerable Shuanghua was abandoned by her disciple and is hiding in the backyard of Duobao Pavilion, washing her face with tears."

Some even said the two would hold a grand wedding feast at the Taiqing Sword Sect next month.

Even the invitations had supposedly been sent out.

Chen Yan listened, dumbfounded.

He ranted frantically in his heart.

"I've been sticking to Revered Master every single day; I haven't even touched the hem of Xiao Shiyu's clothes!"

"Where the hell did staying for seven days and nights come from?"

He turned to look at Leng Qingshuang.

Only to find that his Revered Master had already turned away.

Her back looked exceptionally cold and distant.

With her back to Chen Yan, her voice was icy:

"Rebellious Disciple, how is it that I didn't know you've done so many 'remarkable' things?"

Chen Yan's legs went weak upon hearing this.

He could clearly feel the jealousy surging from his Revered Master.

He wailed in his heart.

"It's over, it's over! If I can't explain this clearly, Revered Master will definitely expel me from the sect!"

Then his eyes darted around, and he took a deep breath.

Suddenly, with a "thud," he slid into a kneel and hugged Leng Qingshuang's thigh.

He shook his head like a rattle.

He even rubbed his face frantically against his Revered Master's thigh.

"Revered Master! Don't listen to those people's nonsense!"

"These past few days, I've been with you and haven't even stepped more than a few paces out of the room!"

"Even if I had the heart for it, I wouldn't have the guts!"

"My heart for you can be seen by the sun and moon. If I have even the slightest relationship with Xiao Shiyu, let heaven strike me with lightning!"

He swore and vowed.

While secretly glancing up to check Leng Qingshuang's expression.

He didn't forget to sneakily give her leg a stroke.

Leng Qingshuang stiffened all over.

She looked down and glared at this audacious Rebellious Disciple.

He actually dared to touch her leg in public?

Yet she couldn't lash out in front of so many people.

She looked down at the Rebellious Disciple clutching her thigh.

Her eyes were filled with a complex mix of emotions.

She naturally knew this Rebellious Disciple's movements over the last few days.

They had been inseparable; Chen Yan hadn't gone out at all.

These rumors were complete nonsense.

But when she heard those rumors, she just felt very uncomfortable.

She had never experienced that kind of sour, stinging feeling before.

Leng Qingshuang gave a light huff and reached out to pull Chen Yan up from the ground.

She spoke with feigned indifference:

"Whomever you wish to become a Dao Companion with is your business; what does it have to do with me?"

But the slight redness at the tips of her ears...

...betrayed her true feelings.

[Favorability +2!]

[Leng Qingshuang's Favorability: 97/100!]

The favorability notification sounded in Chen Yan's mind.

Making him instantly delighted.

Hehe, Revered Master is such a jealous little vinegar jar!

He leaned in closer and took Leng Qingshuang's hand, refusing to let go.

"Revered Master, believe me! I'm absolutely innocent with that dead lesbian!"

Leng Qingshuang rolled her eyes at him and said nothing.

Just then, Xiao Shiyu came running over in a hurry.

She had also just learned the contents of the rumors.

She was stomping her feet in anger.

If this got out, how was she supposed to play with those fragrant and tender beauties in the future?

"I, Xiao Shiyu, have no interest in men—it's not like you guys don't know! Whoever the hell started this rumor, I'll tear them into pieces!"

Chen Yan rolled his eyes.

"You have the nerve to say that? This was probably released by you."

Xiao Shiyu was stunned for a moment, then shook her head.

"It wasn't me! If I were to release something, it would be a scandal between me and Sister Leng. Who would want to be involved with a smelly man like you!"

But suddenly, she slapped her forehead.

"Wait! I think I know who it is!"

Chen Yan was instantly furious: "Which son of a bitch is it?"

Xiao Shiyu gritted her teeth and said, "For this rumor to spread so fast and wide, I can't think of anyone else besides that old fox, my father."

Chen Yan was taken aback: "Your father?"

Xiao Shiyu huffed, "Who else could it be but him?"

She rolled up her sleeves and was about to rush into Duobao Pavilion: "I'm going to settle the score with him right now!"

But before she could even turn around...

Chen Yan and Leng Qingshuang saw Pavilion Master Xiao Linfan walking over slowly with his hands behind his back.

He had a kind smile on his face.

"Oh, so lively? Is your 'Fashion Auction' or whatever over?"

When Xiao Shiyu saw her father, she exploded.

She rushed up and grabbed Pavilion Master Xiao Linfan's beard, shouting angrily, "Was it you? Was it you?"

"How could you set up your own daughter like this?!"

Pavilion Master Xiao Linfan just chuckled and unhurriedly brushed her hand away.

"Shiyu, speak calmly. Where are your manners?"

Chen Yan and Leng Qingshuang looked at him, their faces instantly turning cold as they waited for an explanation.

Pavilion Master Xiao Linfan looked at them and smiled:

"I did this, firstly, to correct my daughter's absurd tastes."

"And secondly, to protect young friend Chen."

Chen Yan frowned, an unreadable look in his eyes.

Protect him?

What does that mean?

Does he need your protection?

Besides, what kind of decent person uses rumors to protect someone?

Pavilion Master Xiao Linfan looked at the angry expressions of the three.

He finally pulled back his smile and said with a serious expression,

"The Tongtian Alliance has appeared again!"