Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

Just like the historical figure who donned the yellow robe, by the time Tong Yan realized what was happening, she had already become the universally recognized leader of the Southern Martial Arts World.

After learning the news, Chi Junlin found it amusing and took the time to leave Lou Xiangfei's courtyard.

I went back to the bamboo house where the Sword Harmony Sect was staying.

These past two days, Chi Junlin has been staying in Lou Xiangfei's secret chamber, and he has indeed gained a lot of knowledge.

Many new ideas and gadgets that she could never have imagined before were actually realized in the secret room.

One can imagine how much fun Lou Xiangfei and her beloved maid had in this secret room before.

When Chi Jun arrived, he also asked Lou Xiangfei if she had come up with these games.

Lou Xiangfei naturally denied it to the death.

But Chi Junlin observed that Lou Xiangfei's maid was a quiet and obedient person.

As a servant girl, she certainly didn't have that many creative ideas.

Without a doubt, it was Lou Xiangfei who, after years of practicing the Jade Maiden Skill, found it unbearable to be alone and guard the jade, and thus came up with this idea herself.

As her lust grew stronger each day, she could only release it through her beloved maid.

Otherwise, if one suppresses their inner demons for too long, even a martial arts master will develop them, which will be of no benefit to their cultivation.

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Returning to Chi Junlin, after returning to Tongyan Residence from Lou Xiangfei's courtyard.

Chi Junlin immediately sought out Tong Yan, who had become the leader of the martial arts alliance.

Tong Yan was sitting on the bed when she saw Chi Junlin suddenly appear, and she was immediately stunned.

Then, with a complicated and jealous expression, he glanced at Chi Junlin.

As usual, Chi Junlin closed the door and, as if returning to his own home, picked up Tong Yan's teacup and took a few big gulps.

Upon seeing Chi Junlin's handsome and dashing face as always, Tong Yan's heart stirred.

But she soon smelled a pleasant aromatherapy scent, almost exactly the same as the scent on Lou Xiangfei.

Tong Yan's expression quickly turned cold, and she said to Chi Junlin in a calm tone, "If you find the bamboo house too cold, why don't you stay at the master's place for a few more days?"

This place is unlike the mansion, where there are fire dragons underground and cotton layers inside the walls.

You still need a blanket to sleep here at night, unlike Lou Xiangfei's courtyard, which is warm and fragrant like spring.

Upon hearing Tong Yan's words, Chi Junlin showed a surprised expression and said, "Didn't I ask you all to live in the Lou residence together? It was you who refused."

"I……"

Upon hearing this, Tong Yan frowned and said, "As guests of the Sword Harmony Sect, we can only stay in the outer courtyard. How can we usurp the host's place and enter the host's residence? This is against etiquette..."

Do you still consider the Lou family to be the mistress of the Lou household?

"..."

Tong Yan was speechless for a moment, almost forgetting that Nandu had fallen entirely into Chi Junlin's hands, and the master of the prefecture had naturally changed hands. Chi Junlin had now become the true hidden master of the Lou family.

Unable to refute Chi Junlin with her own logic, she could only shut her mouth, put on a stern face, and sulk to herself.

Seeing this, Chi Junlin smiled, poured himself another cup of hot tea, and sat down next to Tong Yan, saying, "Master, please don't be angry. Please have a cup of tea with your disciple."

Tong Yan sat up straight, and upon seeing this, frowned and said, "Jun Lin, stop fooling around. If you want to treat me as your master, then be serious. Otherwise, don't call me by those two words."

Chi Junlin was slightly surprised, because in the past, when the two of them joked like this, Tong Yan would just laugh it off.

But today, Tong Yan's expression was somewhat melancholy and sensitive, and she seemed to have some resistance towards Chi Junlin.

Chi Junlin put down his teacup, took her hand, and said, "Yan'er, what's wrong? If you don't like me staying with Consort Lou, I won't go. What's wrong with you?"

Tong Yan frowned and gently withdrew his hand from Chi Junlin's palm.

Then she said softly, "I've thought about it. Between Liuli and me, only one of us can stay by your side."

I understand Liuli; she truly likes you. Don't let her gentle and delicate appearance fool you; deep down, she's incredibly single-minded.

Once she's made up her mind about something, nothing can change it.

Since she likes you, I have no choice but to give up. From now on, we can either be teacher and student, or friends. If you don't want to, we can remain strangers. In short, it's up to you, but we can no longer continue this ambiguous relationship.

Otherwise, the mother and daughter would both be devoted to one person...

"I simply cannot accept that kind of thing..."

After hearing what Tong Yan said, Chi Junlin laughed and said, "I had no idea what you were worried about. So this is what you're concerned about."

Yan'er, rest assured, from beginning to end, you have been the only one in my heart.

I have never lied to you. I have always treated Liuli as a younger sister.

Although she liked me, I kept my heart pure and never did anything inappropriate for her.

You can trust me on this point.

Chapter 144 Deeply Rooted in Love, Unable to Extricate Oneself

Upon hearing Chi Junlin's words, the mist between Tong Yan's brows eased slightly.

However, he still said to Chi Junlin, "You can think that way, and I believe you will do it that way too."

But what about Liuli? What do you think she'll think? What will she do?

After you've developed feelings for each other over time, do you really think she'll only see you as a senior student?

You are aware of the situation within our Sword Union Sect; most of the disciples are female.

I knew they had been affectionate towards each other before. But considering how difficult their cultivation was, I turned a blind eye.

But now, because of this, Liuli believes that love and affection between women is normal!

So she genuinely feels she can be with you.

Hearing Tong Yan say this, Chi Junlin couldn't help but laugh and said, "In that case, Liuli's actions can only be considered as a sect inheritance. You can't blame me for that."

Upon hearing this, Tong Yan felt a surge of anger and couldn't help but glare at Chi Junlin.

Chi Junlin quickly replied, "But I think you don't need to worry too much."

Tong Yan then showed a puzzled expression.

Chi Junlin continued, "To be honest, Liuli is a simple-minded child and doesn't really understand matters of love."

In her opinion, hugging or kissing me was the limit.

She had never witnessed sexual intercourse between men and women, so she could not imagine it herself.

She's still young, but she's reached a certain age, so her heart is starting to flutter with romantic feelings.

As long as I maintain the current situation with her, I can guide her thoughts in a more positive direction.

Most likely, by then, she will gradually lose interest in me. After all, I was just a passerby in her life.

"Perhaps another handsome young man will appear and completely captivate Liuli—then you'll have to worry about how to prevent your precious daughter from being easily lured away by an outsider."

After thinking about it, Tong Yan felt that what Chi Junlin said made some sense.

After all, Chi Junlin was right in front of him, and he could even ask Chi Junlin to help him discipline his daughter. Even if their behavior crossed the line, it wouldn't cause Liuli too much harm.

If some kind of "Orange King" or "Yellow King" were to appear, and Liuli, being naive, were to be deceived and have her body taken advantage of...

That youthful face probably has nowhere to turn for regret.

At this moment, Chi Junlin put his arm around Tong Yan's waist again and whispered in her ear, "Look, Liuli and I were never meant to be together, yet you want to part ways with me in tears because of her. Can you really be so heartless?"

Haven't you been happy during the days you've been with me?

Don't I have a place in your heart?

How could Master be so heartless as to try and drive away his disciple?

Hearing Chi Junlin's tender words of love, Tong Yan felt shy and couldn't help but show her girlish charm, glaring at Chi Junlin.

Indeed, as Chi Junlin said, her heart had been opened to him, and he had reserved an important place for her.

If she were to rank things in her heart, Liuli would be number one, and Chi Junlin would be number two.

After that, the Sword Harmony Sect continued to exist.

She herself would even be ranked fourth.

Tong Yan hesitated for a moment, then looked at Chi Junlin, the woman she had fallen deeply in love with and was unable to extricate herself from.

Then she added, "Of course I'm reluctant to part with you. But Liuli..."

Chi Junlin then grabbed Tong Yan's hand and placed it on his chest, saying, "Don't worry, my love for Liuli is absolutely pure."

He certainly wouldn't do anything to deceive or humiliate her.

After that, she will be strictly instructed.

Maybe after a while, she'll get annoyed with me and start distancing herself from me.

Tong Yan was relieved to hear Chi Junlin's assurance.

Seeing that her expression had eased slightly, Chi Junlin hugged her tightly again and kissed her cheek intimately.

The two reconciled.

Seeing this, Chi Junlin laughed again and said to her, "I haven't congratulated Master on becoming the leader of the martial arts alliance yet, but I've come to offer my congratulations."

Upon hearing this, Tong Yan glared at Chi Junlin again and said, "You still have the nerve to say that! If it weren't for you, I would never have become this damn martial arts alliance leader. Just thinking about it makes me furious."

Chi Junlin then put on an innocent expression, "What does this have to do with me? It was Lou Xiangfei who first proposed it, and then it was the leaders of your various sects who made an agreement—whoever finds Governor Lou Song will be the leader of the martial arts alliance."

Isn't this the Lou Song you found in the clay statue?

"Then according to the agreement, you should also be the leader of the martial arts alliance. That's right."

Tong Yan became somewhat angry upon hearing this and continued, "It's just Lou Xiangfei's side of the story; I didn't agree to it either..."

After saying that, she seemed to remember something, glanced at Chi Junlin lightly, and put on her usual airs again.

He snorted again and said, "The General remembered every word he said to Lady Lou. But on the day of the snowfall, he broke his promise to Yan and disappeared without a trace."

Does the general have other important matters to attend to?

Surely it couldn't have been a sudden departure solely to see Madam Lou, could it?

Chi Junlin saw the jealous look on Tong Yan's face and knew that any explanation would be futile.

He then raised the teacup again and respectfully presented it to Tong Yan, saying, "Disciple knows he was wrong. Please drink this cup of tea and forgive disciple."

Tong Yan glanced at her, gave a soft snort, and didn't reply.

Chi Junlin called out again, "Master?"

Tong Yan remained silent, his face displaying a half-smile, a mischievous expression.

Upon seeing this, Chi Junlin didn't say a word and immediately took a sip of tea.

He then embraced Tong Yan, and amidst her hesitant and struggling expression, kissed her with tea in his mouth.

The aroma of tea mingles with the fragrance of lip balm, creating a mesmerizing and intoxicating experience.

Tong Yan, who had been holding Chi Junlin's hand, slowly relaxed and finally turned around to gently hug her.

Their love is so intense, they can't let go.

"Chirp...chirp...sizzle...sizzle..."

After kissing for a long time, the two parted their lips amidst heavy breathing.

Chi Junlin looked at Tong Yan with deep affection and asked softly, "Master, are you deeply in love with your disciple?"

"Um……"

Tong Yan nodded slightly shyly.

"Then, Master...would you be willing to marry your disciple?"

Her youthful face flushed slightly, but she nodded and whispered, "I'm willing..."

Chi Junlin smiled, picked up Tong Yan, and gently placed him on the bedside table.

He whispered in her ear, "Then tonight... this disciple will marry Master..."

"Mmm...uh—chu..."