83: An accident at the elevator entrance

Just as Shen Guyan followed Leng Yaozhu to the Soul Spirit Fusion Chamber, Qiangu Zhangting also quietly arrived at the floor where Qiangu Dongfeng was located.

"Grandfather," Qiangu Zhangting knocked gently on the door.

"Come in." Seeing the visitor, Qiangu Dongfeng put down the soul tool communicator in his hand and continued with his tasks. "What is it? Do you have some business with me?"

"Grandfather, I just went to Paradise." Qiangu Zhangting looked around, and after seeing no one else, he slowly walked in. "I saw Leng Yaozhu with a kid around ten years old, and their relationship is quite unusual."

"Oh? A child around ten years old?" Qiangu Dongfeng didn't even lift an eyelid. "So what are you trying to say? There are always some great families who send their talented descendants to Paradise through her."

"That kid is truly detestable. I don't know what method he used, but he snatched that Thorn Dragon right from under my nose!" Qiangu Zhangting said resentfully.

"Hmm? You said... snatched from right in front of you?" Qiangu Dongfeng paused. "She isn't the type of woman to favor outsiders. Besides, that ten thousand year Thorn Dragon has a noble Bloodline; it rejected you even when you were a Spirit King."

"It's one thing for it to reject me, but I discovered that the kid's relationship with Leng Yaozhu seems very intimate." Qiangu Zhangting knew his grandfather very well and went straight for his sore spot.

"An intimate relationship? Could it be a junior from her Family?" Qiangu Dongfeng saw right through his grandson's provocation, and his heart remained calm.

"I don't think... so." Qiangu Zhangting leaned in with a grin. "I can tell she seems very devoted to that child."

"Don't overthink it." Qiangu Dongfeng gave his grandson a sharp rap on the head. "Don't I know who she is? Her heart only holds Yun Ming, and it's already impossible between her and Yun Ming."

Qiangu Zhangting winced in pain and had to cover his forehead with a smile. "Grandfather is right, but your grandson still wants to investigate that kid's true identity."

"You want to cause trouble for him?" Qiangu Dongfeng saw through his grandson's intentions and spoke plainly.

"Hehe, Grandfather, it's not convenient for someone of your status to act, so let me do it myself." Qiangu Zhangting chuckled, then changed his tone. "However, I would like to borrow the Family's soul seizing plaque."

"The soul seizing plaque?" Qiangu Dongfeng frowned. "Nonsense, why would you need to use the soul seizing plaque to deal with a mere kid? Do you have any idea how many resources are consumed every time that thing is used?"

"Hehehe, isn't it because it's inconvenient for you to act against that boy..." Qiangu Zhangting continued, "With Leng Yaozhu around, it won't be easy for me to make a move, and he likely has Family experts accompanying him..."

"The soul seizing plaque isn't something you can just use whenever you want. Where is the boy?" Qiangu Dongfeng's expression was grim; he'd rather act personally than use the soul seizing plaque.

"He should have followed Leng Yaozhu to the Soul Spirit Fusion Chamber," Qiangu Zhangting replied.

"Then let's go take a look. I also want to see which Family's little Genius dares to undergo Fusion with a ten thousand year spirit soul at the age of ten." Qiangu Dongfeng finally gave in to his grandson and slowly rose from his seat.

As the grandfather and grandson walked together to the elevator entrance, Qiangu Dongfeng couldn't help but straighten his lapels and asked Qiangu Zhangting, "Is my clothing messy anywhere?"

Qiangu Zhangting naturally knew his grandfather's thoughts. After looking him up and down, he confirmed, "Don't worry, Grandfather. Today you are as handsome as ever—no, to be precise, you look ten years younger!"

Hearing his grandson's flattery, Qiangu Dongfeng was very pleased and nodded with satisfaction before pressing the elevator button.

"When I see Leng Yaozhu in a moment, don't say anything reckless. As for that boy who offended you, I will stand up for you and teach him a little lesson."

"Thank you, Grandfather!" Qiangu Zhangting was overjoyed. In the Spirit Pagoda, Qiangu Dongfeng held supreme power; even someone as noble as Leng Yaozhu had to show his grandfather some respect...

Shen Guyan was unaware that Qiangu Zhangting and his grandfather were about to come down in the elevator. Leng Yaozhu had just told him to stay at the Spirit Pagoda, but he didn't have the leisure to stay overnight.

Moreover, this was the Qian Gu Family's territory. Heaven knows what outrageous things that Qiangu Zhangting might do.

The floor where the Tower Master and Vice Tower Master were located could not be entered or exited freely without permission.

After meditating for half an hour, Shen Guyan left the Soul Spirit Fusion Chamber and prepared to find Leng Yaozhu so she could grant him permission to leave the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters.

Leng Yaozhu was still in her office, handling daily affairs. Seeing Shen Guyan enter from the door, she couldn't help but slightly raise her eyebrows.

"What are you doing here?"

"I'm planning to leave, of course. I'm not used to staying here." Shen Guyan shrugged. Another important reason was that the Spirit Pagoda was the Qian Gu Family's territory. He didn't believe Qiangu Zhangting would have no reaction to having his prize snatched away in Paradise earlier.

As the saying goes, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. With Shen Guyan's cautious nature, how could he stay here overnight?

"Are you afraid of Qiangu Zhangting?" Leng Yaozhu easily saw through Shen Guyan's thoughts, but she could understand. Even she had to address herself as a subordinate in front of Qiangu Dongfeng.

And Qiangu Dongfeng was notoriously protective of his own, no less so than the fine traditions of Shrek Academy.

"Alright then, your people are still at the bottom of the tower. I'll take you down now." Leng Yaozhu slowly rose, her slender waist swaying as she walked toward the elevator entrance.

She had wanted Shen Guyan to stay mainly because she wanted to learn more about the special abilities of his Second Martial Soul, especially that ability to communicate with her remotely.

"Thank you, Sister Leng!" Shen Guyan stood side by side with her at the elevator door and thanked her sincerely, flashing a quite adorable smile.

The youth's smile was very sweet, and coupled with his original handsome appearance without any disguise, it was enough to touch the heart of any girl his age.

Looking at the youth's face, Leng Yaozhu felt a long-lost sense of intimacy in her heart.

"Be my younger brother."

"Huh?" Shen Guyan didn't react for a moment.

But before he could answer, Leng Yaozhu leaned down slightly and moved to kiss that clean face.

Just then, the elevator door chimed inappropriately, and Shen Guyan subconsciously turned his head slightly—

Their lips met, and both of their eyes instantly widened.

The elevator doors opened, and Qiangu Dongfeng, who had specifically tidied himself up, along with Qiangu Zhangting, who wore a triumphant smile, witnessed this shocking scene.

Qiangu Zhangting's mouth hung open almost instantly, his eyes nearly bulging out.

Qiangu Dongfeng's face turned even greener, and a terrifying aura suddenly erupted from his body—