Just then, the voices of disciples and students could be heard from downstairs.
"Search separately, not a single room can be missed!"
This was followed by sounds of doors being kicked open, and before long, the two heard footsteps on the stairs outside their door.
Three disciples arrived outside Qing Lin's training room and suddenly stopped.
"This… this looks like Senior Sister's training room?"
"Should we kick it?"
The three exchanged glances, and for a moment, none dared to move rashly.
Inside the room, Li Chonglou tightened his grip on Qing Lin's neck. The latter immediately understood.
"The curtains are all drawn. Senior Sister shouldn't be inside, right? I remember Senior Sister doesn't like to draw the curtains when she trains."
"Then who is it?"
Just then, Qing Lin's cold voice came from inside.
"I'll give you three seconds to get lost. One, two…"
The three men flinched instantly. Before Qing Lin could even say "one," they had already turned and fled without hesitation.
Damn it! You said Senior Sister wasn't inside!
A few students who had just finished searching downstairs saw the three of them rushing down from upstairs in a panic and couldn't help but ask.
"What's wrong with you three? Seen a ghost?"
"Senior Sister is upstairs!"
The complexions of everyone present changed drastically. The man who had spoken earlier subconsciously covered his mouth tightly.
Let's go!
Without any hesitation, they immediately abandoned the search of the teaching building and took to their heels!
It was only after hearing the footsteps outside gradually disappear that Li Chonglou breathed a slight sigh of relief.
At this moment, Qing Lin also spoke.
"How long are you going to pin me down?"
Li Chonglou was stunned for a moment before realizing that he was completely pressed against Qing Lin, and in such a dimly lit room.
However, he did not immediately let go. Instead, he asked in a deep voice.
"You're not resisting."
"Not resisting!"
Li Chonglou then released her and retreated two meters away.
Qing Lin immediately reached out and covered her neck, secretly complaining in her heart: This guy really doesn't know how to be gentle with women. I hope this won't leave a mark.
However, in the next second, both of them spoke in unison.
"Who are you?"
Li Chonglou's expression froze, but Qing Lin beat him to it, saying, "This is my territory. I should be the one asking first!"
After a moment of thought, Li Chonglou said, "I have no ill intentions. I just want to find my friend, and then find someone else."
"Who?"
"Yang Dongtian."
Qing Lin's sword-like eyebrows immediately creased. "You know that old geezer? What's your relationship with him?"
From her tone, it was clear that she was displeased with Yang Dongtian. Li Chonglou watched her reaction quietly.
It didn't seem fake.
"I don't know him, but I have some trouble to resolve with him."
A sudden glint flashed in Qing Lin's eyes. "You mean you want to cause him trouble?"
Why did this guy suddenly seem a bit excited? Li Chonglou gave Qing Lin a strange look.
"You could say that."
"Then you should have said so earlier, I could have taken you to him directly!"
Qing Lin said with a hint of grievance.
"Why should I believe you?"
Qing Lin's expression faltered, leaving her speechless for a moment.
The two of them suddenly fell silent. Just as the atmosphere began to turn strange, Li Chonglou broke the silence. "Who are you, and why do you want to help me?"
Qing Lin seemed to have realized that Li Chonglou was not a bad person, and the wariness on her face instantly lessened by half. She rubbed her arm and walked to a wooden crate, squatting down.
It was a medical box, containing various bottles and jars of medicine. Qing Lin took out a bottle of lotion and poured a little onto her arm.
Only then did she say, "My name is Qing Lin, Qing from 'clear water,' Lin from 'forest.' I've been annoyed with that old geezer you mentioned for a long time. As long as you have no ill intentions towards our Martial Arts Association, I'd be happy to send you to him right now."
Li Chonglou stared into Qing Lin's eyes, and until she finished speaking, all he saw was clarity. It was obvious she was not lying.
This piqued his interest.
"So you can really help me? You know where he is?"
Qing Lin was about to speak when she suddenly remembered the disciples who had come to search just now, and her face became wary again.
"Wait a moment. Weren't our people looking for you just now? Are you here to challenge us?"
Causing trouble for Yang Dongtian was one thing, but challenging them was another! In Qing Lin's opinion, that was no longer a personal grievance but concerned the reputation of the entire Martial Arts Association.
Li Chonglou shook his head and said, "I don't have time to challenge anyone. I just want to find him."
"Really?"
"Why would I lie to you?"
This question stumped Qing Lin. However, she was still clearly not at ease and continued to ask.
"Then why were they looking for you so openly?"
Li Chonglou said helplessly, "When I first entered, your guards wouldn't let me in, so I had to force my way in. However, besides you, I haven't fought anyone."
Upon hearing this, Qing Lin's face suddenly showed a hint of grievance again. However, she did believe Li Chonglou's words, and the wariness on her face faded once more.
"Then you should apply some too. This is a special medicine made by my grandfather himself. It's very effective."
Qing Lin said, handing him the lotion. However, Li Chonglou shook his head and refused. "I'm fine, I don't need it."
"Hmph, men are just stubborn!"
Qing Lin muttered angrily, leaving Li Chonglou speechless.
For him, the level of combat had not reached the point where he needed to apply medicine. However, he was too lazy to explain such a thing.
"By the way, what about the friend you mentioned earlier?"
"Another friend came in with me, but we got separated."
Qing Lin's brow furrowed slightly. "Now there are disciples looking for you everywhere. How are you going to find your friend?"
Qing Lin was well aware of the Martial Arts Association's emergency procedures. There were likely more than just these people now; the entire outer district disciples had probably started a search. If Li Chonglou were to go out looking like this, he would inevitably be misunderstood and get into fights.
Considering Li Chonglou's strength, Qing Lin did not want their own people to be beaten down.
Just as she was thinking about how to persuade him to stay and help her find her friend, Li Chonglou said directly, "I might know his general location. It's not far from here. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come back."
Qing Lin's expression froze. "Where?"
Li Chonglou stated the location of the small path, but unexpectedly, Qing Lin's expression became somewhat strange.
"What's wrong? Is there some mechanism or trap there?"
Li Chonglou's heart suddenly tensed.