It was actually her

Although realizing that something was amiss, Nangong Lie maintained his charming smile and asked, "Excuse me, where is Miss Helian?"

"I am," Helian Jiao'er replied, her head slightly lowered. Despite her beauty, she wasn't the person they were looking for.

Nangong Lie: ...

It turned out that the people in the academy misunderstood and thought they were referring to Helian Jiao'er, who was talented and attractive. After all, she had quickly become the center of attention since her arrival. The entire academy, including both new students and masters, couldn't stop talking about her.

This misunderstanding caused Nangong Lie some frustration, but he maintained his smile and gracefully exited the room.

Helian Jiao'er didn't fully comprehend the situation and blinked her eyes. She couldn't understand why these two people had come back and forth, claiming to be looking for her but leaving without saying anything.

Regardless, she enjoyed the attention and the envious gazes from those around her. It pleased her, but she couldn't show it openly due to the onlookers.

"Sister, it seems like everyone has taken a liking to you," Helian Mei said, expressing envy and jealousy.

Helian Jiao'er considered this possibility but understood that there were still many people watching, so she had to restrain herself. She bit her lip and said, "Don't talk nonsense."

There was a hint of reluctance in her tone, but it was accompanied by laughter.

Helian Mei sourly commented, "They must have been drawn to you, otherwise, why would they come looking for you and leave abruptly after seeing you?"

"I didn't want to tell you, or you would tease me!" Helian Jiao'er shyly stomped her foot and sat back on the bed, her eyebrows expressing joy, as if sympathizing with Dou Chukai.

Meanwhile, Nangong Lie was chasing after Baili Jia Jue, shouting, "It's a misunderstanding, Ajue! It's all a misunderstanding. I'm not the one at fault here. Those people just assumed that I was looking for Helian Jiao'er..."

"She wouldn't be living in this courtyard," Baili Jia Jue interrupted Nangong Lie's words, looking around and surveying the surroundings.

Nangong Lie snorted, seemingly puzzled. "Why?"

"Forget that she's considered trash." Baili Jia Jue smiled, his tongue licking the corner of his mouth, a wicked charm emerging in his dark eyes. "She should be living in the worst courtyard, just like us."

Nangong Lie smiled, swallowing his saliva, realizing that when Baili Jia Jue said this, it meant he would personally take action.

Initially, if Baili Jia Jue had come to find the "kitten," the outcome might not have been so unpleasant. But if it was Baili Jia Jue himself...

Nangong Lie shivered with excitement, a wicked grin forming on his face. The real show was about to begin!

"Ah Jue, how about we go door-kicking one by one?" Nangong Lie suggested.

"That's not necessary. You can do the kicking yourself. I'm going to take a bath," Baili Jia Jue replied calmly.

"Bathing again? It hasn't even been a day yet, and you've already taken five baths. Isn't that excessive?" Nangong Lie sneered.

Lord Baili Jia Jue turned to the people behind him and shouted, then reached out to untie his coat. An evil smile slowly formed in his dark eyes.

Everyone knew where this was heading, and they couldn't wait.

This time, he wanted to see how the crippled kitten would escape...

Under the night breeze, Helian Weiwei, carrying a wooden basin, sneezed heavily and rubbed her small nose.

Taibai Academy had its perks, but like any other school, common ailments prevailed, and bathing facilities were not always convenient.

Despite the comfortable accommodations, the dormitories lacked bathrooms. The ancient bathing methods were not as meticulous as modern ones. A large wooden barrel filled with water and flower petals served as a makeshift bath. It was sufficient for a cleansing soak.

However, Taibai Academy was a step ahead. They drew hot spring water from the mountains and built bamboo wooden houses as baths for the students, separating them by gender.

Helian Weiwei had no complaints as she carried her pristine white towel and ancient incense leaves. She elegantly pulled aside the bamboo wood to her left.

Suddenly, her back tensed.

Wait, this man looks familiar...

It was him!

The unlucky guy she had accidentally kissed!

Helian Weiwei's first instinct upon recognizing the man's face was to quickly turn around. But it was too late.

He carelessly tugged at her collar, not exerting much force but enough to immobilize her.

She could smell the cold and dominant fragrance lingering around the man after his bath, as if it could engulf her entirely.

Helian Weiwei reluctantly raised her eyes and met a pair of profound, ancient wells. They were cold and charming, merciless and enchanting. They resembled the lotus flowers in the underworld, brought back by demons, wandering on the path of Huangquan. They had the power to unintentionally drown people in the beauty of the underworld.

When the man saw her, he narrowed his eyes slightly. After a moment, an evil smile curved on his tightly pursed lips.

This dangerous smile made Helian Weiwei recall a saying: "Heaven has a way, you don't go; hell has no door, you break in."

A shiver ran down Helian Weiwei's spine. She licked her slightly dry lips, her eyes darting around as she formulated an escape plan.

"You don't need to waste your thoughts," Baili Jia Jue said, looking down at the woman before him, slowly moving his gaze from bottom to top. His cool, lazy voice reached Helian Weiwei's ear, carrying a sense of danger. "Do you think that after finally catching you, I would let you slip away easily?"