# Chapter 866: Continuing the Unfinished Business! (Bonus Chapter)
Nova tiptoed into the room without making a single sound!
Then she gently closed the door behind her, listening to Jiangnan's steady breathing!
A light smile curled at the corner of Nova's lips as she shook her head.
Was she being too careful?
He was just a mere Platinum after all. How could he possibly withstand her Slumber Corridor?
At this moment, Nova began preparing for hypnosis.
She rummaged through her pocket and pulled out a shiny gold coin with a hole punched through it.
A chain was threaded through it, which she twirled in her hand.
There was also a bottle of blue potion, which she shook in her hand.
Confidence swelled within her!
Her technique had never failed—hypnosis combined with brainwave influence!
And with the addition of Truth Serum, even the toughest, most guarded spies and agents would spill everything without reservation!
Nova stepped forward, gently pulling back the blanket with one hand, ready to position Jiangnan in a pose more conducive to hypnosis!
Looking at Jiangnan's sleeping face—the pinnacle of human aesthetics—Nova felt her heartbeat quicken!
She took a deep breath and slapped her own cheeks twice—"Slap! Slap!"
No, no!
What was she thinking? She couldn't let this distract her!
The mission was what mattered!
But at that moment, Jiangnan was already impatient. Hurry up and make your move on me!
It must be Da Lang Mie, right? Come on, I'm already asleep, and it's the kind of sleep where no matter what you do to me, I won't wake up!
Whatever you do to me, I'll wake up tomorrow knowing nothing!
Yet after waiting for a long time, there was still no movement? He even heard two "slap" sounds?
Jiangnan was stunned. Why was she hitting herself?
Let me just take a peek!
So Jiangnan secretly opened his eyes and created a Space Wormhole to sneak a look.
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Then his whole mind went blank!
What the hell? A blonde woman?
Not... not Da Lang Mie? It's Nova?
Just waltzing into my room like that?
Are you out of your mind?
Is she trying to mess with me? Hmph, I knew it!
This is Pioneer Academy. A trash Star Glory sneaking into my room to ambush me? Doesn't she want to live?
Wait, something's off!
Xiao Jiuwo is sleeping so soundly. How did she not notice someone entering the room? She must have been hit already!
The only reason I'm still awake is because I'm on the Vendor Cloth, unaffected by her Spiritual Art?
Damn, good thing I had a backup plan!
Jiangnan sneered inwardly. So sneaky like this...
She's definitely not up to anything good. The matter of destroying Fort Nova definitely isn't worth her risking an attack on me at Pioneer Academy.
So what's she here for? And who does Nova work for?
Jiangnan's nerves tightened.
Hmph, whoever she is?
If you dare enter my room, I'll send you straight to heaven!
...
Meanwhile, in the bathroom, a groggy Xia Yao sat on the toilet, dozing off.
(｡⁼̴‸⁼̴｡)～ZZ
Then she suddenly snapped awake!
(｡•̀口•́｡) Ah!
No! Something's wrong!
Did I just see Xuexue?
She said she was going to the bathroom? But her room is on the second floor. Why would she go to the first-floor bathroom?
And I vaguely remember, Xuexue seemed to be heading toward Xiao Nan's room?
(｡ಡ.̮ಡ｡) Ahaha~
Could Xuexue be sneaking off to see Xiao Nan, and I caught her?
Too embarrassed to admit it, she said she was going to the bathroom?
At that moment, Xia Yao's gossip soul burned fiercely!
Going to Xiao Nan's room in the middle of the night?
That's suspicious~
Xia Yao quickly got up, flushed, and dashed out of the bathroom, leaping down to the first floor in one bound!
She crept to Jiangnan's door and grabbed the doorknob.
(˵ಡ‿ಡ˵) Ehehe~
Let me just take a peek!
With that, she turned the doorknob, trying to open the door just a crack...
Inside the room, Nova—holding the chain coin in one hand and the blue potion in the other—froze when she heard the doorknob turning.
Sweat poured down her forehead!
What the hell? Who would come to Jiangnan's room in the middle of the night?
Like this, even with Thousand Illusion Aspect backing her, she couldn't explain herself!
If there was a confrontation tomorrow, she'd definitely be found out!
Damn it!
In desperation, Nova gritted her teeth. She'd have to postpone the operation and see what was going on first!
She scanned the room. Damn it, why doesn't this room even have a closet?
Panicking, Nova aimed for under the bed and bent down to crawl in!
Just as she got halfway in, Nova shuddered, her face turning pale!
Her ability and spiritual power were instantly sealed. She was completely dumbfounded!
Damn!
Why the hell is there a pile of Spirit-Binding Steel Plates under your bed?
It's almost completely stuffed!
Now her Thousand Illusion Aspect and even her Slumber Corridor had all failed!
She had returned to her original form!
The door was about to open! Nova braced herself and squeezed in with difficulty!
Her entire body was sandwiched between the Spirit-Binding Steel Plates and the mattress, a look of utter despair on her face.
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[From Nova Sofia: Resentment +1000!]
Jiangnan was practically dying of laughter!
Why would you crawl under the bed of all places?
Every single room in Maple Forest Villa has Spirit-Binding Steel Plates under the beds!
Now let's see how you play your tricks!
And who's trying to night-raid me now? This room is so lively in the middle of the night!
"Creak!"
The door opened a crack, and an eye peered through the gap.
|ಡ.̮| — I'm watching~
Xia Yao looked and was stunned.
Huh? Where's Xuexue?
Not in the room? She left? No way, Xiao Nan couldn't have finished that fast, right?
Jiangnan saw the big eye behind the door crack and snickered.
It couldn't be anyone but Da Lang Mie!
What perfect timing? She was here right when I needed to wake up!
Jiangnan rolled over, rubbed his eyes, and sat up.
(｡･᷄~ก̀) "Mm~ Lang Mie? Is that you?"
Xia Yao: |٥ಡ.̮| "Uh..."
"What... what a coincidence! This... this door opened by itself. I was afraid you'd be cold, so I was about to close it!"
Door: (≖_≖)...
I don't believe you for a second, you little liar. You're up to no good!
Nova: !!!
Bullshit! You're the one who opened the door! I closed it properly when I came in!
Hurry up and leave! I haven't done my business yet!
Now that her ability and spiritual power were sealed, she was completely exposed. If she came out now, she'd definitely be discovered!
And she was here as a visiting group mentor. If she was caught sneaking into Jiangnan's room in the middle of the night, everything would be over!
Now Nova could only hope that after Jiangnan fell asleep, she could crawl out from under the bed!
Jiangnan: (˵ಡٹಡ) "Hey~"
"About that unfinished business from last time... want to finish it tonight?"
Xia Yao froze for a moment.
If you want to talk about that, I'm wide awake now!
"Really?"
Her eyes lit up. She quickly opened the door, slipped into the room, and expertly locked the door behind her.
Nova: !!!
What business?
Don't lock the door!
But before she could figure it out, Xia Yao leaped onto the bed, her eyes full of excitement!
That pressure!
Nova, sandwiched between the mattress and the Spirit-Binding Steel Plates, had her face squished flat!
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Xia Yao grabbed Jiangnan's face and started kissing him wildly!
"You don't have some weird disease this time, right? Hehehe~"
(。˃᷄3˂᷅)ŐᗜŐ‧̣̥̇)!!!
Jiangnan's head was spinning. Da Lang Mie, you're really going for it?
Xia Yao's pretty face was flushed. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something!
"Oh right, it's so late now, let's not disturb anyone else. We'll keep it down!"
(｡•̀ก•́) Shh~
Jiangnan's forehead was covered in sweat. He flipped Xia Yao over and started scratching her back!
Xia Yao: ꉂꉂ◟(˃᷄ꇴ˂᷅｡)༡
"Ah~ Xiao Nan, you're so bad!"
Then she froze. What was he drawing? Writing? Was he being so poetic?
Bearing the ticklish sensation, Xia Yao focused and felt carefully.
(｡꒪ͦ◠꒪ͦ｡) Mm~
Under... the bed... there's someone?
Xia Yao's eyes flew wide open as she stared at Jiangnan in shock!
What do you mean, there's someone under the bed?
Is it Xuexue?
Just as she was about to speak, Jiangnan quickly covered her mouth and shook his head.
Xia Yao blushed. There was someone else in the room?
Right under the bed?
Then what I just did...
(ﾉ)﹏(ヾ) Damn it!
Before she could figure out what was going on, Jiangnan grinned mischievously!
He did a carp flip on the bed and stood up!
"Lang Mie! Do I look cool like this?"
The mattress groaned under Jiangnan's movement, severely deformed!
Under the bed, Nova, sandwiched between the mattress and the Spirit-Binding Steel Plates, widened her eyes!
Her cheeks were squished flat!
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[From Nova Sofia: Resentment +1000!]
Now, she suddenly seemed to understand what Jiangnan meant by "unfinished business"...
[From Nova...]