Covering the Sky: The Years I Was the Empress's Strictest Master

"what for?"

At this moment, Shao Hanyun had walked up to Tan Lin and leaned down slightly, the two of them very close.

As she spoke, her breath was fragrant and warm, almost brushing against Tan Lin's face. Her dark golden pupils looked even more alluring and enchanting up close.

"Since you, young master, have seen through Han Yun's predicament, you should know that Han Yun is not in control of her own destiny, like a caged bird or a fish in a pond."

It may seem glamorous on the surface, but the Northern Dipper Cult uses the "Salvation Technique" to control my mind, forcing me to do things I don't want to do and see people I don't want to see...

Those old monsters in the sect are despicable; the only reason they've kept Han Yun virgin is to maximize their own profits.

For example, when I came to the Chi family this time, I was given a death order: I must spare no effort to win over the young master and bring him into the cult…

Her voice was soft and gentle, filled with endless grievances and sorrow.

As she spoke, a pair of delicate hands quietly rested on Tan Lin's shoulders. Her fingertips seemed to carry an electric current as they gently caressed the fabric of his shoulders.

"To meet you today, young master, is like having the bright moon in my arms and a gentle breeze on my face."

"Young master, you possess unparalleled talent and a clear mind. Now you see through Han Yun's predicament and understand my suffering..."

As she spoke, her eyes welled up with tears, making her appear pitiful.

"Han Yun has no other wish but... only to gain a trace of your pity, a bit of your true affection."

Today, you and I are here, and heaven and earth know, you and I know.

If you, sir, would grant me your favor, I, Han Yun, am willing to give everything to help you uncover more secrets within the broken stele. Then, together we can ascend to the pinnacle and share the path to immortality.

As for the Northern Divine Sect…once Han Yun breaks free from its control and seizes everything within the sect, if you, young master, do not abandon her, Han Yun will follow you by your side forever, through life and death.”

The enchantress's words were plaintive and heartfelt, filled with genuine emotion.

Combined with her unparalleled beauty, alluring figure, captivating charm, and the fleeting vulnerability that occasionally betrays her as a cultivator who has severed ties with the Dao,

As she spoke to Tan Lin, her delicate hands slowly slid down, as if to untie her clothes.

Her bright red dress was already daringly designed with a very low neckline, and now, with her movements, even more of her skin was revealed, making her fair skin under the red dress dazzling.

At that moment, her entire demeanor changed completely.

She no longer seemed like the arrogant and aloof Hokuto Saintess, but a vulnerable woman yearning to break free from constraints and seek refuge.

She wanted to present her most alluring side to her one and only "soulmate" without reservation.

Upon seeing this, Tan Lin's deep eyes flickered slightly.

He dared to bet that if it were 99% of the world's most outstanding talents in his current position, they would be unable to resist and would instantly fall into this gentle trap.

With such stunning beauty and such delicate demeanor before them, anyone would absolutely want to embrace her, cherish her, and make countless promises to her.

Even he himself, in his first or second incarnation, might not have been able to resist such temptations and trials.

But things are different now. He knows that he attained enlightenment in his previous life, and over the past ten years, some fragmented memories of the Human Emperor have awakened, so his level is now different!

Which enlightened being could not withstand such a test?!

Even if he has been reincarnated now, his new life has only lasted a little over ten years.

However, the part of his innate wisdom that had already awakened had subtly elevated his state of mind to an extremely high level.

……

Outside the Phoenix Pavilion, in the fiery maple forest.

Chi Xuan paced back and forth.

She kept glancing at the tightly closed attic door and the equally closed window high up, her heart pounding with anxiety, like an ant on a hot pan.

"Sister! They've been inside for almost half an hour!"

Weren't we supposed to be studying the broken stele? How come there's been no movement at all since the beginning?

Could that witch have also made arrangements inside the pavilion to isolate herself from the outside world, intending to harm Brother Tan Lin?

As she spoke, she tugged at her sister's sleeve, her pretty face full of worry.

Chi Yao sighed.

After a while, unable to bear the other person's annoyance, she had no choice but to sit cross-legged under a maple tree, close her eyes, and use the wonder of her innate Dao embryo to merge with the nature of the place, silently sensing the situation in the pavilion.

Gradually, a look of seriousness began to appear on her beautiful face.

Sure enough, the Qihuang Pavilion had been arranged in a way that her senses could not penetrate.

This is actually a very normal thing.

After all, although her innate Dao embryo is strong, she is still only at the Dragon Transformation stage. If there were no other factors, how could she possibly perceive the interior through the Dao patterns set up by Shao Hanyun?

however.

Just as she was about to break out of her meditative state, the Dao patterns inside the Qihuang Pavilion seemed to disappear for a moment!

hum...

Although it was only for a moment, and the isolation between the inside and outside was restored in an instant, Chi Yao still sensed the strange aura inside the pavilion for that brief instant.

Perhaps it was even Shao Hanyun's doing, wanting to show that she hadn't broken any rules, and even leaking a glimpse of the stunning scene in the quiet room through the Dao patterns for Chi Yao to peek at!

The scene was so beautiful that the latter never expected it and was caught off guard, which caused her to be somewhat shaken.

"That vixen...she has no shame!"

Chi Yao bit her lower lip lightly, and suddenly caught a glimpse of that scene. Even with her aloof nature, she couldn't help but spit out a curse under her breath.

This Shao Hanyun is truly shameless. In the Chi family, in broad daylight, she dared to do such a thing to seduce that brother!

Today's Chi family stone appraisal exchange meeting was attended by many prominent figures from outside the industry. Didn't everyone see that he invited Tan Lin to leave together?

However, in reality, Shao Hanyun did not act too recklessly, but some things were outside the rules, which was her freedom, and even the Chi family could not say anything about it.

"Sister, what did you say? What happened inside?"

Chi Xuan didn't hear clearly, but seeing her sister's strange expression, she became even more anxious.

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Chapter 136 A Shocking Kneel

"It's nothing."

Faced with her sister's question, Chi Yao took a deep breath and did not reveal some of the truth.

She suppressed the shock in her heart and a strange emotion that she herself hadn't delved into, and said calmly:

“Brother, you are resolute and know your limits. We will wait here quietly.”

However, despite saying this, her jade-like hand, hidden in her sleeve, clenched slightly.

For some reason, the thought of what might happen inside the pavilion made her feel a tightness in her chest.

……

Meanwhile, inside the Qihuang Pavilion.

Faced with Shao Hanyun's irresistible temptation and words that could almost be described as a "confession," Tan Lin suddenly smiled.

His smile was faint, carrying a hint of understanding, a hint of mockery, and a hint of...pity.

Shao Hanyun, standing before him, was about to slip her jade-like hand inside his clothes. As she leaned down, her head lowered, and her red lips slowly approached, her breath as fragrant as orchids.

But just as the subtle fragrance wafted through the air...

Tan Lin spoke slowly, his voice calm and even, yet reaching Shao Hanyun's ears with crystal clarity:

"The fairy's methods are indeed remarkable. This method of using body fragrance to arouse desire, combined with the secret techniques of the Big Dipper Divine Sect, is probably unmatched by anyone below the level of a saint."

These words were spoken.

Shao Hanyun paused slightly, and a look of disbelief flashed across her beautiful eyes, which were filled with tender affection.

The other party... is still so lucid?

And he was able to pinpoint the methods she used so clearly and incisively.

Her thoughts were in turmoil, but Tan Lin continued:

"What the fairy just said was sincere and heartfelt. If it were someone else, she might really have fallen for them."

Unfortunately... the fairy is facing me.

Although the binding mark deep within your soul is subtle, in my eyes it is as conspicuous as a beacon in the darkness.

Do you really know how much of what you are doing right now comes from your heart, and how much is driven by that mark?

Thinking they were about to break free from the shackles of the Northern Dipper Cult's secret techniques, they were actually sinking deeper and deeper, following the path set by those old fogies in their cult from beginning to end.

Even if it's true, as the fairy intends, that she's using this as a pretext to completely bind me, turning me into a stepping stone for her to break free of her constraints, and a scout for her to reach the pinnacle in the future...

But each step is interconnected; if the very first step is wrong, how can the fairy guarantee that she will achieve her goal?

After Tan Lin finished speaking, his tone carried an all-knowing indifference.

The questions came one after another, each word piercing the heart!

Shao Hanyun's delicate body stiffened, and the pity and charm on her face gradually faded, replaced by a shame, anger, and coldness that came from being completely seen through.

rustling... rustling...

With her emotions in turmoil, she placed her hand on Tan Lin's shoulder and tightened her grip slightly. If she hadn't been trying her best to restrain herself, she probably would have already crushed his shoulder bone.

"you……"

Looking at Tan Lin, a hint of killing intent flashed in her dark golden pupils for the first time.

This man is terrifying!

She might not be able to control it at all!

The other party not only saw through her true nature, but also her complex and contradictory inner journey...

She had no secrets from him.

From her position, Tan Lin seemed oblivious to the murderous intent in her eyes.

He slowly raised his hand, and then, with a seemingly casual yet profoundly mysterious motion, gently brushed away the other person's hand that was resting on his shoulder.

The movements were casual and effortless, yet carried an undeniable authority.

"Fairy, there is no need to be angry, nor is there any need to resort to these methods."

Tan Lin slowly stood up, looking down at Shao Hanyun, whose originally slender figure was now half-bent over due to her posture. His gaze was calm and profound.

"Your cultivation is far superior to mine, yet you use physical pleasure as bait, while you yourself are merely half a puppet. Do you expect me to open my mind and become a puppet as well? Or perhaps a cultivation vessel to serve you on your path?"

Aren't you dragons the most skilled in this art...?

To be honest, I have no interest in fairies.

At least, until you completely break free from the control of the North Star Cult and become a 'complete' person, I have no interest..."

"you?!"

Upon hearing this, Shao Hanyun immediately stood up straight.

Her emotions were already in turmoil, and now her alluring face flushed crimson, half with shame and indignation, and half with disbelief and anger.

No interest?

No interest before breaking free from control?

What did he take her for?!

This was the first time in her life she had been so bluntly rejected by a man, and she had never been so looked down upon!

Even though she was deeply involved with the Big Dipper Cult, those old fogies didn't dare to pressure her too much, fearing it would trigger a backlash from her subconscious and leave her with nothing in the end.

however.

Before she could react, Tan Lin's next words calmed her down slightly:

"However, since the fairy has found me and brought out such an ancient treasure as the broken tablet of the human emperor, she must have something to ask of me."

Standing still, Tan Lin calmly straightened the slightly wrinkled collar of his clothes, which Shao Hanyun had made. His tone was flat, yet carried an undeniable air of authority:

"We can cooperate, but the way we cooperate needs to change."