Chapter 542: Unreasonable Harassment
Inside Huo Shiyun's room, the scorching heat still lingered, though it gradually faded. Huo Shiyun wrapped herself in the bed sheets, her snow-white shoulders exposed, stirring impulsive urges in anyone who saw her.
Especially her shy gaze at that moment, which was intoxicating, making one long to steal a kiss.
"Lin Feng, thank you."
Huo Shiyun tugged at the sheets in her hands, her face flushed crimson as she faced Lin Feng. She pulled the covers tighter, her heart pounding wildly.
"It's nothing. I did it for the Spring Yin Jade King as well." Lin Feng suppressed the stirring desires within him, stood up, and walked out of the boudoir, saying, "I'll wait for you outside."
Stepping out of the room, Lin Feng let out a long breath of turbid air, a bitter smile in his eyes. Facing such a beauty, it was truly hard to restrain himself.
Huo Shiyun watched Lin Feng leave, her gaze flickering. Then a faint smile appeared at the corners of her eyes. She set down the bedding, found a dress she liked, put it on, and carefully groomed herself.
Lin Feng waited outside for quite a while before he saw Huo Shiyun move with delicate steps, slowly walking out.
At this moment, Huo Shiyun still wore no makeup, only having freshened up. Her soft, flowing hair draped over her shoulders, with a small bun atop her head. Her delicate, crystal-clear face carried a hint of shy redness, breathtakingly beautiful.
Coupled with the purple long dress draped over her body, her shoulders slightly exposed and her snow-white neck visible, it unconsciously made one want to follow the smooth curve of her chest downward. Her complete silhouette was perfectly accentuated by the form-fitting dress, stunning and captivating.
"Lin Feng."
Seeing Lin Feng staring straight at her, Huo Shiyun couldn't help but call out shyly, her head slightly lowered, her face growing even redder.
"Ah..."
Lin Feng snapped out of it, then smiled bitterly. Huo Shiyun was indeed too stunning at this moment. She was already very delicate, and now with her grooming, she seemed even more enchanting. Especially her slender figure, which made one want to hold her in their arms and protect her—this was probably what they meant by a femme fatale.
"Forgive my rudeness." Lin Feng apologized with a wry smile, shaking his head. He had seen many beauties, yet he still lost his composure like this. Clearly, Huo Shiyun's beauty had shocked him deeply.
"It's fine." Huo Shiyun shook her head, then reached out and handed a sachet to Lin Feng, saying, "The Spring Yin Jade is all here. Since my Yin-cold energy has been expelled, it's of no use to me. Take it all; I hope it can help your friend."
Lin Feng didn't stand on ceremony. He took the fragrant sachet and gave Huo Shiyun a grateful smile. "Miss Huo, thank you."
Hearing Lin Feng's address, a trace of inexplicable disappointment flashed through Huo Shiyun's heart. She said, "Lin Feng, just call me Shiyun. I'm not used to being called Miss Huo."
Lin Feng paused, then opened his mouth and called out, "Shiyun."
Huo Shiyun heard his call and finally revealed a brilliant smile. She said to Lin Feng, "Let's go out. Father and the others are still waiting. Let's quickly tell them the good news."
"Alright." Lin Feng nodded, and then walked with Huo Shiyun toward the main hall.
At this moment, in the main hall, Huo Jiuyang was still seated, his hand tapping the table beside him in a rhythm that seemed somewhat impatient. Clearly, his heart was filled with a certain restlessness.
"Big brother, how about sending Huo Yun to check?" Huo Lao'er suggested to Huo Jiuyang.
Huo Jiuyang's gaze flickered. After a moment of thought, he nodded and said, "Alright, but don't disturb them."
"Don't worry, Uncle." Huo Yun nodded, turned, and walked out of the hall. But as soon as she stepped out, she stopped. In the distance, two figures were slowly approaching—Lin Feng and Shiyun.
And now, Shiyun had changed into a different set of clothes, looking even more beautiful and moving.
"Shiyun." A figure flashed like the wind, and Huo Jiuyang instantly appeared outside the hall door. Seeing his daughter, he was also stunned. Huo Shiyun had never liked to dress up, but now she was wearing such beautiful, stunning clothes. What did this mean?
Wasn't she supposed to have Lin Feng treat the cold energy in her body?
Seeing everyone staring at her, Huo Shiyun's gaze lowered slightly, a shy expression on her face, which only fueled more suspicion.
Huo Jiuyang even looked at Lin Feng with displeasure. Had this guy done something to his daughter?
"Shiyun, what is this?" Huo Jiuyang couldn't help but ask.
Huo Shiyun raised her eyes and looked at Huo Jiuyang. "Father, the cold energy in my body has been expelled by Lin Feng."
"Hmm?"
Huo Jiuyang was stunned. Huo Lao'er and Huo Yun were also taken aback. Even Huo Jiuyang couldn't handle the cold energy in Huo Shiyun's body, and now she said Lin Feng had expelled it?
With a flicker of his figure, Huo Jiuyang instantly appeared beside Huo Shiyun. His hand directly pressed onto her arm, and his pupils contracted sharply.
Indeed, there was no longer any cold energy in Huo Shiyun's body. In fact, her Nine Yang Technique seemed to have grown even stronger.
Looking at Lin Feng with surprise, Huo Jiuyang couldn't imagine how Lin Feng had managed to expel the cold energy from Huo Shiyun's body. He hadn't held out much hope; he had only let Lin Feng try.
"It's really gone." Huo Jiuyang seemed to suddenly think of something and looked at Lin Feng. "Are you an alchemist?"
"Yes." Lin Feng nodded.
Huo Jiuyang's gaze deepened, but he didn't ask further. The fact that Lin Feng could expel Huo Shiyun's cold energy was enough.
Huo Shiyun glanced at Lin Feng, wanting to say something, but ultimately closed her mouth and didn't speak.
Lin Feng claimed to be an alchemist, but when he expelled the cold energy from her body, he hadn't used any pills at all. He had purely used his technique to force out the cold energy and then devoured it with his martial soul.
Huo Shiyun was still shocked inside. How could Lin Feng's strength and martial soul be so powerful? And yet, Lin Feng only had the cultivation of the First Layer of the Mysterious Martial Realm?
Lin Feng must have concealed his cultivation.
"With your meager cultivation, it's impossible to refine a powerful pill to expel the cold energy from Shiyun's body. And in such a short time, you couldn't have refined any pill. Unless you already had a pill or treasure that could treat Shiyun's cold energy, and you're just being mysterious. Am I right or not?"
Huo Lao'er stepped forward. He didn't doubt that Huo Shiyun's cold energy had disappeared—Huo Jiuyang's personal inspection couldn't be wrong.
"If you want to say that, then so be it." Lin Feng sneered inwardly and replied indifferently. He had come to the Huo family for the Spring Yin Jade, and now that he had it, he had no further requests from them. Why should he care about their opinions? Let them think what they wanted.
"Hmph, just as I guessed. So, with such scheming, approaching Shiyun—what exactly are you after? What ulterior motive do you have? Speak up." Huo Lao'er stared at Lin Feng, his tone filled with interrogation.
Huo Jiuyang's gaze flickered uncertainly. He remained silent. Although Huo Lao'er's words were harsh, there was some logic to them.
Lin Feng swept his gaze over the two heads of the Huo family, his eyes turning cold. What ridiculous people. No wonder the Huo family was declining, being bullied by the Yuan family.
Turning his gaze away, Lin Feng no longer looked at Huo Lao'er or Huo Jiuyang. Instead, he faced Huo Shiyun.
"Lin Feng, don't listen to Second Uncle." Huo Shiyun kept shaking her head, wanting to explain but not knowing how.
"Shiyun, since your cold energy has been expelled, I'll take my leave." Lin Feng directly bid farewell. Why should he stay here and endure their scrutiny?
"Lin Feng." Huo Shiyun's face showed even more anxiety, but Lin Feng said nothing. He lifted his foot and walked into the distance.
"Hmph, you can't just leave without explaining your intentions." Huo Lao'er coldly shouted, stepping forward as if to chase after Lin Feng.
But at that moment, Huo Shiyun directly blocked his path, shouting angrily, "Second Uncle, Lin Feng saved me, and you not only have no words of gratitude but instead make things difficult for him at every turn. Is it just because he saw through your cultivation? Are you really that petty? No wonder our Huo family has fallen to this state. There isn't a single decent genius in the family; otherwise, we wouldn't be so bullied by Yuan Tong."
Huo Shiyun had always had a gentle temper, but now she shouted in anger, leaving Huo Lao'er stunned. Then he watched as Huo Shiyun turned and chased after Lin Feng.