Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy

When Carefree Meng Lan took out that piece of exotic fire map, Thunderstorm's expression changed instantly. He reflexively wanted to reach out and take it, but Carefree Meng Lan swiftly retracted the map fragment, a sly smile playing on her lips.

"Want the Tianlong Manual?" Carefree Meng Lan asked leisurely, looking at Thunderstorm, whose face was full of eagerness.

Thunderstorm took a deep breath, trying hard to calm himself down, "What are your conditions?"

Carefree Meng Lan smiled as she looked at him, "Clever indeed. As long as you agree to two conditions, I'll hand over this Tianlong Manual to you right away."

Luo Chen noticed that a crafty gleam flashed in Carefree Meng Lan's eyes, clearly indicating she already had a plan. He couldn't help but feel curious about what these two conditions were. At the same time, he felt a bit of tension and anticipation for the negotiation that was about to unfold.

Carefree Meng Lan paused, as if giving them time to digest, then slowly spoke, "The first condition is that you have to help me find an organization called Night Blade and obtain a piece of important intelligence from them."

Thunderstorm and Luo Chen exchanged a glance and saw confusion in each other's eyes. Night Blade? They had never heard of that name. But the allure of the Tianlong Manual was too great to resist.

"What's the second condition?" Thunderstorm asked in a deep voice.

Carefree Meng Lan smiled slightly, "The second condition is that you have to take me along with you. Don't worry, I won't be a burden, I might even be of help."

Luo Chen and Thunderstorm exchanged another glance, weighing the options in their minds. Taking Carefree Meng Lan along would inevitably add some uncertainty and risk. But considering her knowledge of the Tianlong Manual and the help she might provide, this condition didn't seem too harsh.

"Alright, we agree with you." Thunderstorm took a deep breath and made his decision.

Carefree Meng Lan's eyes flashed with a hint of triumph, "Then it's settled. Let's plan our next steps in detail now."

So, the three of them began a deep discussion on how to find the Night Blade organization, how to gather intelligence, and the specific details of their actions. Although the path ahead was full of unknowns and challenges, the allure of the Tianlong Manual and Carefree Meng Lan's inclusion gave Luo Chen and Thunderstorm unprecedented confidence and motivation. They were determined to complete this task, no matter how difficult and perilous it might be.

"What are the conditions?" Thunderstorm's tone revealed a rare trace of patience—this was the first time, other than with Lan Xin, that he had been so courteous to a woman.

Carefree Meng Lan smiled slightly, her face showing a hint of pride, "I have two conditions. First, you must become the chief Guardian of the Ling Yue Clan; second," she turned toward Luo Chen, "Little brother Luo Chen must enter the Forest of Death with me."

"Me?" Luo Chen was taken aback, pointing incredulously at himself. He looked at Carefree Meng Lan's deep eyes, feeling like she was a cunning little fox, always throwing unexpected conditions at the critical moment.

"Yes, you," Carefree Meng Lan confirmed with a nod, firmly holding the map fragment as though she held the initiative in the negotiation, "How about it? If you want to get the Tianlong Manual, you must first agree to my conditions."

Thunderstorm's eyes grew somber, and he glanced coldly at Carefree Meng Lan, "You've calculated that I wouldn't dare make a move against you." His voice carried a menacing undertone.

However, Carefree Meng Lan was not afraid, and she gently smiled, covering her red lips with a jade finger, denying with a shake of her head, "I didn't think so. But if you want to use force to take something from this weak woman, then I can only resign myself to fate." Although she pretended to be very delicate, determination flashed in her eyes.

Luo Chen watched in astonishment from the side. Beautiful, even feigned postures looked so good? He silently marveled in his heart.

Thunderstorm snorted disdainfully, "I'm not foolish enough to provoke the Suanni monster." He clearly coveted the Tianlong Manual in Carefree Meng Lan's hand but was reluctant to anger her so easily.

Luo Chen understood what Thunderstorm meant. He knew the importance of the Tianlong Manual to the Demon Race—it was a treasure worth any price for. And as Thunderstorm's partner, he would naturally strive for this common goal.

"Alright, I agree to your conditions." Luo Chen took a deep breath and nodded.

Carefree Meng Lan's face bloomed into a brilliant smile, "Great, little brother Luo Chen, you really are sister's lucky star." Her tone was full of joy and gratitude.

Luo Chen shyly lowered his head, feeling as if he had been outsmarted by Carefree Meng Lan, yet helpless at the same time. After all, for the Tianlong Manual, they had to make some compromises and sacrifices.

With Luo Chen's nod, the fate of the three seemed to be tightly intertwined. They would face unknown challenges and dangers together, fighting for their respective goals. And what kind of intrigue and scheming lay hidden behind this deal? It was all an unknown...