Mu Nujiao finally had a chance to speak, and she immediately asked with concern, "Where did you go tonight?"
Lin Chen didn't hide anything and recounted everything that had happened that evening.
Upon learning that Lin Chen had captured a Blue Deacon of the Black Vatican alive, Ai Tutu seemed to transform into a fangirl, constantly pestering Lin Chen with questions, her eyes filled with adoration.
Young masters from prominent families were not lacking in basic knowledge; Blue Deacons were generally Advanced-Tier Mages.
Ai Tutu had always known that Lin Chen was very strong; he had been active in the bounty hunter circle at a young age, was the top Fire Element user in the inner court, and consistently dominated the rankings with no one able to challenge him.
However, Ai Tutu never truly grasped how strong Lin Chen specifically was, as she had never witnessed his true power.
So, upon learning that Lin Chen could successfully capture a Blue Deacon alive, how could she not be excited?
It was important to know that killing an Advanced-Tier Mage and capturing an Advanced-Tier Mage alive were completely different concepts.
When two mages were at the same level, both could potentially kill the other, and besides strategy, it mainly depended on the mage's control over magic; the higher the control, the more likely they were to kill the opponent.
But capturing an Advanced-Tier Mage alive was not simple; it meant that Lin Chen already possessed the strength to crush an Advanced-Tier Mage, and if their magic levels were similar, he certainly couldn't achieve a crushing victory.
Therefore, in Ai Tutu's opinion, Lin Chen's magic level was very likely to have reached Advanced-Tier Level Three, or even Advanced-Tier Completion.
How old was Lin Chen? Nineteen? At most, let's say he was twenty. To possess such strength at twenty was truly the mark of a genius.
As for Super-Tier, Ai Tutu dared not even consider it, as it was simply too illogical; even Advanced-Tier Level Three already seemed incredible to Ai Tutu.
Upon learning that Lin Chen had captured a Blue Deacon of the Black Vatican alive, Ai Tutu's mind began to grasp the situation. From Lin Chen's scattered words, she could deduce his strength. Ai Tutu was exceptionally excited, and her admiration was impossible to conceal.
Capturing members of the Black Vatican was also different from academy challenges. In ranking challenges, with instructors and Healing System Mages protecting them, there was almost no risk to life.
However, capturing members of the Black Vatican was a true life-and-death battle, requiring not only strength but also the courage to face the Black Vatican without fear.
Young, handsome, brave, and exceptionally strong, Lin Chen was undoubtedly a perfect choice for a partner.
Seeing Ai Tutu's eyes light up, Mu Nujiao felt a wave of awkwardness.
Mu Nujiao was filled with regret. Everything had been fine, so why did she have to ask Lin Chen in front of Ai Tutu?
Couldn't she have waited until Ai Tutu wasn't around? Mu Nujiao clearly knew that Lin Chen had other women besides her.
She didn't particularly care about these, and a large part of the reason was that Mu Nujiao wouldn't have much interaction with Lin Chen's other women.
They each had their own lives, making it difficult to affect each other.
But Ai Tutu was different; she was not only Mu Nujiao's best friend, but they were also almost constantly together during their school days.
Mu Nujiao didn't want to share Lin Chen with Ai Tutu, nor did she want to constantly scheme with her best friend every day.
Lin Chen naturally couldn't know Mu Nujiao's thoughts, but he did notice Ai Tutu's unusual emotions.
Lin Chen deeply understood the power of the Yin Yang Art. For women he wasn't interested in, once he detected any hint of something amiss, he would immediately nip it in the bud, not allowing it to grow unchecked.
Subsequently, the conversation between the three became quite peculiar; Lin Chen only chatted with Mu Nujiao, completely ignoring Ai Tutu.
Mu Nujiao didn't know Lin Chen's thoughts, but his actions made her very happy. Although Lin Chen was a philanderer, he was very considerate of her feelings when they were together.
To dispel her inner worries, while chatting with Lin Chen, Mu Nujiao even leaned on Lin Chen's shoulder, her rosy lips almost touching Lin Chen's face, clearly showing signs of public display of affection.
Mu Nujiao had already told Ai Tutu that she and Lin Chen were in a confirmed romantic relationship.
Ai Tutu was not foolish; seeing the intimate way the two behaved, she realized she had inadvertently become a third wheel.
Although she had been mentally prepared, when she saw her best friend acting like a clingy little bird, completely unlike the usual Mu Nujiao, Ai Tutu still found it a bit hard to accept.
Even her previous admiration for Lin Chen dissipated. This public display of affection was too much to bear, and Ai Tutu could only curse the two for prioritizing romance over friendship, then she left in a huff.
"Bang..."
It wasn't until the sound of Ai Tutu closing her door upstairs echoed that Mu Nujiao instinctively kissed Lin Chen's lips.
Lin Chen's performance today was excellent, deserving of Mu Nujiao's reward.
In an instant, an ambiguous atmosphere filled the spacious living room.
Facing Mu Nujiao's initiative, Lin Chen was first stunned, then he tried his best to respond to the alluring woman in his arms.
Lin Chen easily took control, Mu Nujiao's heart rate continuously accelerated, and her breathing also became rapid.
Heavy breathing was clearly audible in the quiet living room.
Their hot breaths brushed against each other's faces, and Mu Nujiao's delicate body trembled, completely collapsing.
After a long kiss, Mu Nujiao's exquisite face was flushed, her bright starry eyes had long become hazy, and her gaze towards Lin Chen had already started to linger!
Lin Chen slowly leaned close to Mu Nujiao's ear and whispered, "Shall we go downstairs?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Nujiao's delicate body trembled slightly. She shook her head and said, "Not going downstairs today, and not going downstairs ever again!"
Lin Chen looked at Mu Nujiao, puzzled, and asked somewhat anxiously, "Then where do we go?"
Mu Nujiao looked at his anxious expression, and a playful smile appeared on her rosy face. In an instant, her already hazy beautiful face became even more alluring.
Mu Nujiao whispered, "Let's go to my room!"
Through today's events, Mu Nujiao had completely opened up. Instead of secretly being with Lin Chen at home, it was better to be open and honest. After all, she and Lin Chen were already lovers, and this was nothing to be ashamed of.
The benefits of doing so were obvious: not only could she assert her sovereignty and deter Ai Tutu from having any improper thoughts.
She could also live more freely with Lin Chen, as the three of them living under the same roof was not a matter of one or two days.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they would need to continue sharing the apartment for at least two more years.
In Mu Nujiao's opinion, Lin Chen was someone who was extremely susceptible to temptation, or rather, all men in the world were susceptible to temptation.
Although Ai Tutu's personality was a bit willful, she was quite attractive and considered a beauty by most men. Crucially, Ai Tutu also possessed a pair of large 'headlights,' which was something even Mu Nujiao envied.
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