166: Lin Rou saw through Cao Mengxian

Cao Bu was slightly startled. He had a good relationship with Gu Yun, so who told this woman?

However, with this beauty delivering herself to his doorstep, there was no reason for him to turn her away.

His gaze swept over Lin Rou's alluring, curvaceous body, and a meaningful smile played on his lips.

“Young Miss Lin, Brother Yun and I do have a good relationship, but...”

His words abruptly stopped, leaving endless suspense.

“But what?” Lin Rou asked eagerly, her eyes full of anticipation.

Cao Bu didn't answer directly. Instead, he changed the subject: “Young Miss Lin should know that Brother Yun has been expelled from the Gu Clan, and very few people know his whereabouts.”

“Furthermore, even if someone knew, who would dare to reveal it easily?”

“After all, Brother Yun's mother is still in the Gu Clan. This concern isn't something just anyone would dare to easily disregard.”

A look of pleasant surprise instantly burst forth in Lin Rou's eyes.

The meaning of his words was that Cao Bu knew Gu Yun's whereabouts, but it was inconvenient for him to say it explicitly.

She took a deep breath, raised her hand to take out a brocade box, opened it, and placed it on the table.

“Clan Chief Cao, this is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you'll accept it.”

Cao Bu's eyes narrowed, and a flicker of barely perceptible ecstasy crossed his gaze.

Inside the box was a tenth-grade Iceflame Conjoined Flower, containing pure Yin and Yang Qi, which was exactly what he needed to break through his Bottleneck.

“What is this?” he asked, feigning calmness.

Lin Rou smiled brightly:

“This is a treasure I obtained in my Family's ancestral land; there's only one such plant.”

“When Clan Chief Cao made his move earlier today, I noticed that you Cultivate the Yin-Yang Law. This flower will undoubtedly be of great benefit to you.”

Cao Bu no longer concealed it and openly accepted the brocade box.

“Young Miss Lin is so straightforward, so I, Cao, won't hide it from you. I do know Brother Yun's whereabouts.”

“Really?” Lin Rou trembled all over, her pupils filled with surprise: “Then where is he? Can you take me to see him?”

She had only come to Cao Bu's place to try her luck; before this, she had also gone to Li Xinxue's.

Unexpectedly, Li Xinxue directly chased her out. Out of helplessness, she came to Cao Bu.

She hadn't expected that Cao Bu actually knew Gu Yun's whereabouts.

Cao Bu smiled as he stood up and gestured: “Young Miss Lin, please follow me.”

Lin Rou suppressed the excitement in her heart and quickly followed.

Before long, the two arrived in front of a bedroom door.

Cao Bu turned sideways and instructed: “I hope Young Miss Lin will keep tonight's matter a secret for me. Some rumors getting out would be detrimental to me.”

“Don't worry, Clan Chief Cao, I, Lin Rou, am not a talkative person,” Lin Rou nodded in agreement.

Cao Bu smiled and pushed open the door: “Young Miss Lin, please wait inside. I'll go tell Brother Yun now and see if he's willing to meet you.”

Lin Rou nodded: “Thank you, Clan Chief Cao.”

Cao Bu smiled and nodded, then turned to leave.

Lin Rou watched his departing back, a hint of slyness flashing in her eyes.

“Cao Bu, I'll hold this secret over you for a lifetime.”

She turned and stepped into the room, closing the door and waiting patiently.

She had secretly recorded their conversation. As long as Cao Bu wasn't foolish, he would definitely cover for her and Gu Yun's meetings in the future.

On the other side, Cao Bu returned to his own bedroom and immediately began refining the Iceflame Conjoined Flower.

Before long, a powerful Breakthrough aura flashed from his body, and he smoothly reached Realm Emperor Fourth Layer.

“It's time to taste this delicacy that delivered itself to my doorstep,” Cao Bu opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them.

His figure swayed, transforming into Gu Yun's appearance. He then stood up and walked towards the bedroom where Lin Rou was.

Inside the bedroom.

Lin Rou was growing a little impatient when a knock suddenly sounded from outside the door.

Her heart skipped a beat. She quickly walked to the door, took a deep breath, and slowly pulled open the door.

When she clearly saw the figure of “Gu Yun” outside the door, she could no longer restrain herself and fiercely threw herself into his arms, her voice choked with sobs: “Gu Yun, we finally meet! This is wonderful!”

Cao Bu embraced the fiery, soft body in his arms, stepped into the hall, and firmly closed the door behind him.

He leaned against the door, looking down at the beauty in his arms, feeling an unbearable heat throughout his body.

The two embraced for a long time. Only when Lin Rou noticed the burning heat on his body did she somewhat shyly let go.

She looked up at Cao Bu, her eyes as gentle as water: “Gu Yun, do you know how much I missed you?”

Cao Bu forcefully suppressed the throbbing in his heart and deliberately asked: “Don't you despise me now that my reputation is ruined?”

Lin Rou gently shook her head, her eyes full of determination: “I like you. No matter what you've done, I can forgive you.”

Cao Bu wrapped his arm around her waist: “But I said such hurtful things to you back then. Do you really not mind at all?”

Lin Rou raised her hand and gently stroked his cheek, her voice so soft it could drip water.

“At first, I did mind, but later I slowly came to terms with it.”

“Because I know in my heart that I like you for who you are. I can't stand against you just because you've done something heinous.”

“Gu Yun, believe me, I will always firmly stand by your side.”

Cao Bu raised his hand and hooked her chin: “Rou'er, I believe you.”

“To have your support is truly the greatest happiness of my life, Gu Yun.”

As his words fell, he no longer hesitated, lowering his head to kiss those alluring red lips.

Lin Rou was startled at first, then actively wrapped her arms around his neck, responding passionately.

Just as their passion was at its peak, Lin Rou suddenly pushed Cao Bu away with force.

“What's wrong?” Cao Bu asked, puzzled.

“Something's not right,” Lin Rou frowned, her tone confused.

“What's not right?” Cao Bu's heart inexplicably skipped a beat.

Lin Rou's gaze slowly shifted downwards, her voice carrying a hint of uncertainty: “I remember... it didn't seem to be like this.”

Upon hearing this, Cao Bu's body suddenly stiffened.

He had not impersonated Gu Yun for so long that he had forgotten this detail also needed to change!

He immediately composed himself, forcing a natural explanation: “I must have been too excited to see you. It's normal for it to be like this occasionally.”

With that, without waiting for Lin Rou to think further, he leaned in again, attempting to interrupt her thoughts with intimacy.

But the more eager Cao Bu was, the stronger Lin Rou's doubts became.

Unbeknownst to him, Lin Rou's pupils began to glow with a cold, silvery light.

Her eyes, which had been hazy with desire, instantly became clear and sharp.

The next moment, the intoxicated look on her face instantly froze, replaced by a chilling coldness.

“Who exactly are you?!”

A cold shout suddenly rang in Cao Bu's ears, carrying undisguised questioning.

Cao Bu looked down, meeting Lin Rou's silver eyes.

His heart sank, but he forced himself to explain: “Rou'er, it's me, Gu Yun. What's wrong?”

“You're not! Let go of me!”

Lin Rou struggled fiercely, but her hands were tightly held by Cao Bu, making her unable to move at all.

Cao Bu frowned deeply, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. He immediately activated the System to investigate.

[Name: Lin Rou]

[Cultivation: Realm King Realm First Layer]

[Law: Wood Law]

[Heterochromatic Eyes: Truth-Breaking True Eye]