"All right!"
The Azure Bull Python stretched out a hand to stop the enraged Titan from charging again, then cast a serious glance toward Neuvillette, who remained calm in the sky.
"This is the fault of my Haotian Sect. We will explain your academy later."
"Retreat!"
Without another word, they swiftly departed, their figures gradually disappearing.
Titan wore a face full of unwillingness, but with his elder gone, he had no choice but to follow. He threw one last glare at Neuvillette before leaving.
Neuvillette moved his shoulders and watched the two vanish, his expression slightly grave.
Catching Titan's punch earlier hadn't been as effortless as it seemed. After all, they were beings famed for their strength, and even he had felt the force.
Yet…
A strange flicker passed through Neuvillette's eyes.
What could have happened that made these two personally come here? In the original timeline, Wang Dong had a good relationship with them…
Never mind. First, he would find Wang Dong and get some clarity.
He looked around and gestured to the middle-aged male teacher below, who wore an expression of deep respect.
"Everything remains as usual."
With that, he transformed into a streak of light and disappeared from the academy gate, leaving a crowd of excited onlookers behind.
Neuvillette made his way to the villa area.
Moving with familiarity, he opened the door and stepped into the main hall.
The rooms were upstairs, and the living room was empty—apparently, the young girl was still asleep.
Neuvillette removed his coat, revealing his inner garments, and slowly settled onto the sofa, quietly pondering.
Although he didn't know why the girl had a conflict with the Haotian Sect, it seemed serious.
Tang Shenwang could only exercise control over his daughter through the Haotian Sect. No matter how arrogant he was, he couldn't personally descend; he had limitations.
As Neuvillette contemplated, the soft pattering of slippers came from the stairs.
Looking up, he saw Wang Dong—or rather, Wang Dong'er—dressed in pristine white pajamas, sleepily rubbing her eyes.
Her pale blue hair cascaded softly over her shoulders, and her features were gentler and more refined than when she appeared male—a truly stunning beauty. She let out a delicate yawn, her slender fingers lightly touching her lips.
Beneath the pajamas, her long, fair legs were revealed, and her pale blue slippers showed crystal-like, rounded toes.
"Hmm?"
Neuvillette blinked in mild confusion.
How had she revealed herself so quickly? In the original timeline, Wang Dong wouldn't have disclosed her true gender until three or four years later, during the meeting on Sea God Island.
Was she really that careless…?
The young beauty moved lightly, seemingly unaware of Neuvillette's presence.
With her eyes still half-closed and drowsy, she instinctively approached the table, poured a glass of water, drank it in one gulp, and then turned toward the sofa.
Neuvillette froze.
Should he speak first or quietly slip away?
A sense of urgency struck him…
No!
His brow furrowed sharply.
This was his villa! He was the owner here! Why should he run?
But as Neuvillette opened his mouth to speak, the young beauty walked straight toward him.
"Ahem!"
Neuvillette cleared his throat, speaking lightly without turning his gaze from the window.
"Hmm?"
The girl's eyes shot open like a startled fawn, and before her appeared Neuvillette sitting on the sofa, his tall frame turned slightly toward her.
Her mind instantly froze.
She had always maintained Wang Dong's male appearance, but for the past six months, Neuvillette hadn't visited since arranging her accommodations. Over time, she had grown bolder and less constrained.
But today…
Panicked, she wanted to explain, but couldn't think of what to say.
In her flustered state, she stumbled, her left foot stepping on her right, and she lunged directly into Neuvillette's embrace.
Neuvillette, wishing to avoid impropriety, had been looking out the window and only turned his head when she gasped in surprise.
The next moment, soft warmth pressed into his chest.
He hugged the girl, utterly confused, feeling her tender body against him.
"What are you…"
Neuvillette's lips twitched slightly.
What was this? A beauty trap? Was she afraid that revealing her disguise would get her expelled?
This… this… was unacceptable!
"Mmm~"
The girl buried her head into his chest, feeling the faint aura emanating from him, and her mind went blank once more.
Her fair, exquisite face flushed, steam rising from her head.
Neuvillette froze completely.
He didn't dare move—one motion could not be made.
Her smooth blue hair brushed across his face as she pressed into him, sending a subtle, ticklish sensation.
Yet…
It was really tormenting…
(End of Chapter)