215: Huan Ying, granddaughter of the Heavenly Emperor

Cao Bu and the other three looked up.

They saw a young girl walking slowly from outside the hall.

She wore a cherry-colored dress that seemed both real and illusory, its hem moving without wind.

The girl stopped in front of Cao Bu, her exquisite face wearing a perfectly measured smile.

"Clan Chief Cao, my name is Huan Ying, and I am the granddaughter of the Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor."

She curtsied slightly, her posture elegant: "I saw you all obtaining the Legacy from outside the hall just now and specifically wanted to come and get to know you."

Cao Bu raised an eyebrow: "Get to know us? Or do you have other motives?"

"Clan Chief Cao's wariness is quite heavy; I truly want to build a good relationship with you."

While speaking, Huan Ying flicked her slender finger, and a deep purple Jade Slip floated in front of Cao Bu.

"This is a realization of the Yin-Yang Law that my grandfather obtained from the Yin-Yang Heavenly Emperor. I believe it will be useful to Clan Chief Cao."

Fang Ruodan glanced warily at the Jade Slip and sent a voice transmission to Cao Bu: "The Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor is skilled at bewitching people's hearts. His granddaughter's sudden gesture of goodwill must involve a scheme."

Cao Bu's expression remained unchanged as he took the Jade Slip: "One should not receive rewards without merit. Miss Huan Ying, what do you want me to do?"

Huan Ying said coquettishly: "Clan Chief Cao has truly misunderstood. I just want to make a friend with you."

"A friend?" Cao Bu weighed the Jade Slip in his hand and nodded: "Fine, I'll accept this Jade Slip, and we'll consider ourselves friends. In that case, you may leave."

"Oh, don't be like that, Clan Chief Cao. Let me follow you for a while, okay?" Huan Ying's tone had a hint of acting spoiled.

Cao Bu frowned and secretly activated the System's investigation function.

After understanding the situation, his face darkened, but it returned to normal in an instant.

This Huan Ying had actually sent word back to the Lin Clan about him being together with Zhao Wei and Lin Rou.

Lin Xiaotian was likely already on his way.

Her desire to get to know him and follow him both had ulterior motives.

First, to report his location to Lin Xiaotian in real-time.

Second, and most importantly.

This woman just wanted to watch the show.

That's right, just to watch the drama unfold.

Huan Ying had seen the scene earlier and knew Fang Ruodan's strength.

She didn't tell Lin Xiaotian about Fang Ruodan's presence, clearly because she was feeling playful and wanted to see how this farce would end.

Cao Bu looked her up and down, a dark light flashing in his eyes.

"You want to treat me as a show to watch?"

"Then I'll make you a character in the show as well."

"You really want to follow us for a while?" A slight smile played at the corner of Cao Bu's mouth.

There was no reason not to accept a beauty who delivered herself to his doorstep.

Seeing this, Fang Ruodan sent another voice transmission: "Cao Bu, this woman is not simple."

Cao Bu sent a reassuring transmission back: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

"Besides, no matter how complex she is, can she escape your grasp?"

"From now on, keep an eye on her for me. If she dares to run, take her down directly."

Fang Ruodan thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and said no more.

Naturally, Huan Ying didn't know about the duo's voice transmissions.

Seeing Cao Bu relent, she nodded quickly: "Really!"

"Cao Bu, I've heard of your reputation long ago and admire you greatly."

"If possible, I'd really like to call you big brother."

"Really?" Cao Bu's eyes lit up, the dark glint in them deepening.

He looked the woman over carefully.

It had to be said, she was simply a stunning beauty.

If not for his subsequent plans, he would have wanted to have his way with her right now.

As for Lin Xiaotian?

Let him come; he would just deal with him directly.

"Of course it's true." Huan Ying moved closer and called out softly: "Big brother~"

Cao Bu took her hand and felt it: "Call me brother."

A flash of coldness crossed Huan Ying's eyes. If it weren't for watching the show up close, she wouldn't be doing this.

"What, unwilling?" Cao Bu asked, suppressing the urge to take her right then and there.

Huan Ying smiled radiantly: "I'm willing, your little sister is willing."

After saying that, she put on a reserved appearance and called out softly: "Brother~"

"Haha!" Cao Bu laughed heartily and said to everyone: "Let's go. I've just gained a sister; let's go out and celebrate."

With that, Cao Bu led the four women out of the ruins.

There was no longer any need to hide Zhao Wei and the others.

Since things had come to this, when Lin Xiaotian arrived, it would be the eve of the Lin Clan's destruction.

A short while later, Cao Bu brought everyone back to the Floating Life Restaurant and had a banquet set up.

Before long, they began to drink.

During this time, Huan Ying looked out the window from time to time.

She was very puzzled; logically, a Great Emperor's speed shouldn't be this slow.

"What is my sister looking at?" Cao Bu looked at her with a smile.

Huan Ying's face showed a hint of panic: "No... nothing. Come, brother, let me toast you."

"My sister is so sensible." Cao Bu clinked glasses with her and downed it in one go.

After several rounds of drinks and food.

At the door of the room, Cao Bu looked at Huan Ying, a flash of regret in his eyes.

"Sister, go open a room for yourself. Brother won't be accompanying you."

After saying that, Cao Bu closed the door.

Huan Ying's cheeks turned slightly red, and she stomped her foot in anger.

"That damn Cao Bu, he really is a lecherous ghost, specifically taking advantage of me."

She walked to the room next door, muttering to herself: "Why hasn't Lin Xiaotian arrived yet? Did he not receive my message? Or is he in seclusion? Or maybe not with the Lin Clan?"

Just as she sat down in her room, a commotion came from next door.

Huan Ying clenched her fists, her teeth gritted: "That adulterous couple!"

Pausing, she thought again: "But is that kind of thing really that pleasurable?"

"Otherwise, why would Zhao Wei betray Lin Xiaotian?"

"Even Lin Rou doesn't mind..."

For a moment, she became somewhat curious about it.

On the other side, inside Cao Bu's room.

Zhao Wei said worriedly: "Cao Bu, why didn't you put us into the ten thousand fragrances paying homage to the phoenix diagram? What if Huan Ying recognizes us?"

Lin Rou also said with concern: "Yes, Cao Bu, I'm not yet prepared to sever ties with my family."

Cao Bu spoke softly: "It's no longer up to you."

"That Huan Ying already sent the news of you being with me back to the Lin Clan before we even entered the ruins."

"I estimate that Lin Xiaotian is already on his way."

"What?!" Zhao Wei was shocked, her face turning pale: "How could she have discovered us together? I remember when I was with you, it was only in this room. Could it be..."

Cao Bu pointed to the wall not far away: "She was in the room opposite. That day when we were doing business, her Mystic Eyes saw it."

Hearing this, Zhao Wei panicked instantly: "Then what should we do now?"

Lin Rou's brow furrowed, becoming even more panicked than Zhao Wei for a moment.

After all, Lin Xiaotian looked down on Cao Bu, yet she had hooked up with him.

"Cao Bu, why don't you put us all into the diagram? That way, my father won't find anyone and there will be no evidence."

Lin Rou thought for a bit and immediately suggested: "When the time comes, it'll just be Huan Ying's word against ours, and things won't be clear. My father won't suspect you then."

Cao Bu shook his head: "No need."

"What do you mean?" Zhao Wei and Lin Rou's hearts tightened.

Killing intent flashed in Cao Bu's eyes: "The two of you should prepare yourselves. When Lin Xiaotian arrives, it will be the time of the Lin Clan's destruction."

Hearing this, the two turned pale.

Until now, they hadn't fully prepared themselves mentally.

"What, unwilling to accept it?"

"So what if you're unwilling? Even if Lin Xiaotian could kill me, do you think he would let you go?"

"Don't be naive; I understand men better than you do."

"From the moment you were with me, this was destined. There is no turning back."

"I'm telling you this now because I want you to understand that escaping won't solve the problem. Only dealing with Lin Xiaotian is the only way."