Le Yuxin quickly put the letter back into the notebook, then returned the notebook to the drawer without making a sound.

However, the footsteps had already reached the door, leaving him no chance to escape. Ultimately, it was his first time doing such a stealthy theft, even with 'Mysterious Candle Batman' Jing Zhengwei and 'Night Rogue' Yin Yin's advanced professional experience, he still made the big mistake typical of a novice thief: focusing all his spirit on one thing.

Countless assassins and thieves, because their gaze is drawn to treasures or the woman next to the homeowner, breathe heavily, their heads fill with blood, intending to escalate burglary into murder. But then they trigger the homeowner's Spirit protection mechanism causing them to awaken, immediately exposed and captured.

Only a rare few veterans know that when a Glimmerian falls asleep, if you get close with intent to kill, they will almost certainly wake up suddenly—ordinary people can't possibly know this rule, this nightwalking secret is considered a treasured thousand-year-old essence even within the Assassin Organization.

If not for the sudden stimulus from the 'Ice Blood Physique', which allowed him to hear the footsteps outside, Le Yuxin wouldn't even have had this reaction time, failing completely.

The letter's contents were truly unexpected, not to mention its discussions about the Holy Sword Glimmer, and the 'Brother Yan' mentioned is likely related to the instructor Yan Yi of Tianhui, who is also a friend of Qin Xiao. This means the letter is at least a decade old.

Yet Yan Yi carefully preserved it, and the letter's contents are related to the secrets of the Holy Sword, which Le Yuxin has always been concerned about... even though Qin Xiao has been dead for over a decade, his influence persists to this day, affecting Bai Yu, Zhu Yan, Yan Yi, and even Fourth Machine Le Yin, all acting because of his beliefs...

He suddenly had a strange thought: isn't this what's called "substitute life" in some sense?

Though his mind was wandering, Le Yuxin kept strategizing. Thinking positively, maybe the person outside was heading to the teacher's office and not the lab; or perhaps it wasn't Yan Yi, and Le Yuxin might bluff his way through...

"You've troubled me again."

Yan Yi pushed the door open, glanced at the empty lab, and walked straight in to sit on the table, complaining like a little girl: "Ugh, why are these people so annoying? Just give money obediently, why cling over? Is this a piggy bank evolving into a spirit?"

"That's too harsh."

A beautiful lady with a side-braided cloud bun walked in slowly, gently closing the lab door with a crisp sound as her wooden sandals hit the ground. She chuckled wryly: "Director Xuan Liu is renowned for being virtuous, is a purple-blue agent in the current dynasty, looks elegant and acts politely, aren't you considering him at all?"

"No way!" Yan Yi snorted: "Doesn't he know his age? He's over thirty, and he shamelessly approaches me? If it weren't for him willing to fund our radio research, I wouldn't even bother with him for a second."

"You dislike Xuan Liu's age, but you're not young yourself..."

"Oh sis!" Yan Yi suddenly jumped up and hugged the lady, rubbing face to face, pinching her nose: "Don't think I don't know anything; Old Tea never bothers with anything, doesn't care about my trivial matters, surely you advised him to matchmake me with Xuan Liu..."

The lady did not protest: "But Headmaster Tea surely thinks you being alone isn't ideal, hoping you settle down and form a family..."

"Alright, we could form a family ourselves!"

"You're joking again..."

"But you're alone now too; you're alone, I'm alone, we could just make do!"

"Stop messing around! You know my situation is complicated, we're not the same—"

"You also know I can't possibly fall for men; we're exactly the same!"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, the lady looked at the girl staring fiercely at her while still holding tight, then burst into laughter: "Alright sweetie, it's my fault this time, I admit it, okay?"

"No way! If admitting wrongs leads to forgiveness, where's the justice in the world? You must face severe punishment. Tell me, will you have dinner, bathe, or sleep with me today?"

"Not keen on joining you..."

"Defying your master? That's bold, take this!"

Outside in the lab, Yan Yi playfully wrestled the beautiful lady onto the lab bench, while Le Yuxin remained calm as water inside the cabinet, breathing evenly, with tense muscles, not daring to move.

Who would dare move? If discovered by those two, it'd be curtains for him.

The second female character, he also recognized. In fact, if you glanced at the bulletin board for a few days, you could familiarize yourself with all the beauties and handsome guys at the Imperial Academy—currently there are 'Ten Beauties' and 'Eight Handsome', previously there were 'Seven Handsome', but with Le Yin, it became 'Eight Handsome'.

The notion of selecting campus beauties and handsome fellas seems unbelievable, as if people have nothing better to do. Actually, many at the Imperial Academy indeed have spare time, as this era lacks computer games, and the first game young people typically play is Battle Cards. Aside from that, it's study, training, reading, and romance, with hearts restless.

Those 'Dog No Care' who can't catch anyone in the campus hunting ground naturally have ample time and desire to discuss who's most attractive.

Interestingly, both 'Ten Beauties' and 'Eight Handsome' lean towards mature types—meaning those like Qian Yuya or Mie Tangya, in the girl or effeminate boy category, have no chance of making the list. After all, the judges are students who, being youthful, naturally disregard youth.

The two ladies currently misbehaving in the lab, in broad daylight at this place meant for serious academic pursuits, rank on the 'Ten Beauties' list: Yan Yi and Ning Xinyuan. Yan Yi has been mentioned previously, while Ning Xinyuan remains in students' memories as a supreme beauty due to her flower-like appearance, elegance, dignified demeanor, breath like orchids, warm interactions...and the trivial fact that she is a wife.

Le Yuxin was stunned seeing this. What?! Even married ones aren't exempt? These Imperial Academy students are like Emperor Cao of Wei?

Yet, glancing now through the cabinet slit at the fleeting beauty and hearing that captivating moan piercing the soul, it seemed reasonable. If they wish to emulate Emperor Cao of Wei, so be it.

But now, it seemed there's another story: although once married, Ning Xinyuan is now single, and Yan Yi remains single because this dry twig found Ning Xinyuan's fiery passion, leading to a joyous life, wherein men hold no charm for her...essentially, Ning Xinyuan is single after all.

Were other Imperial Academy students to learn this news, they might explode with joy, though some might feel it's bland.

However, these two stunning ladies, why... truly... it's so aesthetically pleasing.

Though unsure how to escape, Le Yuxin simply widened his eyes to observe the situation. The Ice Blood Physique once again demonstrated its effectiveness—he truly appreciated the scene as pure art, without any lecherous thoughts, proving he wasn't a man thinking with his small head.

Oh, oh? This is possible? Remember, remember, try it on Qing Lan next time.

Oh, oh? This, even before the journey, Le Yuxin never witnessed such a beautiful scene! At least five hundred words are needed to describe it, so he skipped to save everyone's money.

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