144: Chapter 144 Dual Sheaths Combined

After receiving Fang Xun's permission, Uesugi Akemi left him with great delight.

Because the Onmyōryō had paid a heavy price for choosing the wrong side last time, this time they were entirely centered around Uesugi Akesetsu.

Now, they had staked all their treasures on Uesugi Akesetsu.

From the moment Uesugi Akesetsu stepped out, the Onmyōryō, having received the news, began coordinating with Dongcheng University under the guise of Kyoto University.

An international exchange student—a perfectly good excuse.

Moreover, the conditions they proactively offered were simply impossible for the leadership of the Art Academy to refuse.

What kind of offer was a one-hundred-million sponsorship fee per semester?

Of course, while this investment wasn't cheap for the Onmyōryō of Heian-kyō, it was well worth it.

Especially for Uesugi Akesetsu.

When Fang Xun received the message from Uesugi Akesetsu, he was slightly surprised.

Was this an act of atonement?

After Uesugi Akesetsu left, Fang Xun felt an unfamiliar boredom.

The past few days had been exceptionally fulfilling, and now that he was idle, he actually felt quite unaccustomed to it.

Fang Xun pondered for a moment and decided to practice Baseball Punch. His previous practice sessions had all been interrupted by his sister, which was truly a shame.

He found the game cartridge and inserted it into the console.

Fang Xun began his cultivation!

As the saying goes, in the mountains, one loses track of time; when the cold ends, the year is unknown.

Fang Xun practiced until night fell.

Unfortunately, this game seemed determined to work against him. Regarding the final item—the light, thin garment—no matter how Fang Xun punched, he was soundly defeated.

The game's data actually didn't shift according to his will?!

For the first time, Fang Xun lacked confidence in his own punch.

"I don't believe it! Break!"

The Heavenly Emperor Fang threw a strike imbued with all his conviction.

This punch was earth-shattering.

But regrettably, the fist failed to tear through the silk.

The Heavenly Emperor Fang perished.

Damn this game.

Just as Fang Xun was feeling dejected, he heard a voice laced with displeasure and teasing.

"Brother, so you like this kind of thing? If you wanted to play this game so badly, why didn't you ask me or Lian Lian?"

Fang Xun whipped his head around and indeed saw Tang Xiaotang and Qi Lian standing behind him.

He had been too engrossed in the game and hadn't noticed the two girls were there.

Fang Xun knew without thinking that Tang Xiaotang must have entered without knocking; if it had been Lian Lian, she definitely would have knocked.

In the future, Lian Lian shouldn't learn bad habits from Tang Xiaotang.

"Ha, when did you two get here?" Fang Xun asked, shocked.

"Brother."

Tang Xiaotang skipped the question and said directly:

"Lian Lian clearly told Brother she was coming over tonight. But now it’s almost nine o'clock, and we’re the ones who had to come find Brother. Brother didn't completely forget about this, did he? It’s truly not worth it for Lian Lian~~~ gege~~~"

Tang Xiaotang teased a few times, not forgetting to stir up trouble between Fang Xun and Qi Lian.

Indeed, a certain Lian Lian blushed fiercely, and a certain Tangtang grew angrier the more she thought about it.

Fang Xun had long been immune to Tang Xiaotang's manipulative words.

But he was genuinely worried that Lian Lian might be unhappy.

He had indeed gotten carried away, and it was because of playing this kind of game that he forgot about their arrangement.

Otherwise, he definitely would have gone to the entrance of Dongcheng University to pick up Lian Lian.

However, as soon as Fang Xun looked toward Qi Lian, he saw her extend one hand and make a gesture for scissors.

"Brother, do you want to play now?" Qi Lian looked expectant.

If Brother liked playing with her, she would be very happy.

Seeing Qi Lian's gesture, Tang Xiaotang's mind went blank.

No, Lian Lian, you...

Huh????

"Cough, cough... Not now, not now."

Fang Xun awkwardly reached out and gently tucked away the cute little scissors gesture Qi Lian had made.

Looking at Qi Lian's obedient appearance, Fang Xun felt he was being a bit too naive.

However, seeing this, Qi Lian felt a subtle sense of disappointment, but she didn't show it.

"Um, Xiao Tang, why did you come over too?" Fang Xun looked at Tang Xiaotang. Why wasn't this girl with Jiang Qin today?

"Hmph."

Tang Xiaotang snorted, unwilling to speak.

"Hey, didn't Tangtang tell Brother?" Qi Lian sounded surprised, then explained to Fang Xun:

"It’s like this, Xiao Tang wanted to..."

"Ah! Ah!!! Ah!!!!"

Before Qi Lian could finish speaking, she was interrupted by a shriek. Some things should be said in private; don't say them in public, Lian Lian!

She wasn't some shameless woman!

"Wanted to..."

"Ah! Ah! Ah!!!!!!!!!"

Tang Xiaotang shrieked even louder.

Looking at her, she was just like that screaming marmot.

"Huh?" Qi Lian looked at Tang Xiaotang strangely. She had clearly prepared herself; why was Xiao Tang acting like this?

So strange.

"So, what is it?" Fang Xun asked, utterly confused.

"It's, it's..."

Tang Xiaotang gritted her teeth and stomped her foot.

Then she grabbed Fang Xun with one hand and Qi Lian with the other.

Just like that, she pulled the two of them into Fang Xun's room.

Night.

Hoarse screams...

...

The next day.

Tang Xiaotang, who woke up late, was frantically pulling up her short skirt.

"Ah, Lian Lian, you're already up and didn't even wake me!"

Tang Xiaotang complained to Qi Lian, who was standing by the bed handing her clothes, while pulling up the zipper on her skirt. Her voice sounded slightly hoarse.

"Because I saw Xiao Tang was too tired. I already found your clothes for you, I'll help you, okay?"

Qi Lian held Tang Xiaotang's clothes. Besides Tang Xiaotang's top and skirt, she had even neatly placed the thin black stockings that were thrown around yesterday, and even the small leather shoes were set out.

"It's all Brother's fault."

Tang Xiaotang pursed her lips, wanting to kick Fang Xun again.

But seeing Fang Xun sleeping soundly like a little pig, she felt reluctant.

They were supposed to be together, but after all that fuss, she had just passed out from exhaustion, only to hear Brother and Lian Lian playing.

In the end, Lian Lian got everything again.

Hateful, hateful, hateful.

What's wrong with Lian Lian? She looks so delicate and weak, but her stamina is actually so good!

"Let's go, let's go, I'm dressed."

Tang Xiaotang quickly put on her stockings and small leather shoes, haphazardly fixed her hair, and went to the bathroom to rinse her mouth.

She didn't have her toiletries here, so she had to make do for now.

"Hey, Lian Lian, what class do we have today?" Tang Xiaotang asked, pulling Qi Lian toward the door while taking out her phone to check the schedule.

"Huh?"

Tang Xiaotang stopped in her tracks when she looked at the schedule.

"What's wrong, Xiao Tang?" Qi Lian asked curiously.

"This morning, it seems we have no classes."

Tang Xiaotang looked at the schedule and suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.

And in front of the two of them...

That door...

Was slowly pushed open.