Chapter 19: Nightingale’s Hope (Part 3)

Yin Miaoxue appeared cold, elegant, and ethereal; she had not put on a bathrobe, using only a snow-white towel to simply cover her slender body.

Her skin was as fair as jade, and her long legs were faintly visible in the hot spring; her eyes held a trace of detachment, yet inadvertently revealed a woman's tenderness.

Even in such an atmosphere, her temperament still carried a sense of aloofness, like an inviolable ice goddess.

Princess Jin Xuan was different; she casually let her long golden hair fall, resting against her fair back.

She wore a golden silk bathrobe, the collar slightly open, faintly revealing her proud curves.

She leaned against the edge of the pool, a light smile curling her lips, her fingers playing with the petals by the hot spring, appearing lazy and elegant.

Her eyes flashed with a hint of pride and playfulness, as if she were slightly provocative toward everything.

"Lin Fan?" Hearing familiar footsteps, Princess Hu Qinlan was the first to look up, her eyes filled with a touch of surprise and gentleness, "You're back?"

Yin Miaoxue turned her head slightly, her gaze remaining cold, but the corner of her mouth could not hide a slight upturn, her voice soft: "You returned just in time."

Princess Jin Xuan smiled even more brightly; she moved closer to the edge of the pool and greeted him lazily: "Lin Fan, are you really willing to let the three of us beauties wait for you here?"

As she spoke, she pointed to the empty spot in the hot spring beside her and blinked, "Do you want to come down together?"

Lin Fan was stunned for a moment, his gaze sweeping across the three of them.

Their unique beauties reflected each other in the steamy mist of the hot spring, making one's heart race.

"It seems that my third floor is the liveliest place."

Lin Fan took off his coat and walked toward the hot spring pool. Warmth rushed toward him, and he slowly submerged his body into the spring water, feeling the warm current wrapping around him, sighing involuntarily in comfort.

Princess Hu Qinlan immediately approached and gently handed over a wet towel, saying softly: "Let me wipe your shoulders; it will help you relax more."

Her movements were delicate and soft, carrying a comforting and gentle temperament.

Yin Miaoxue was not to be outdone; she gently scooped up a handful of hot spring water with her fingers and sprinkled it carefully on Lin Fan's arm.

Her tone was indifferent, but the care was self-evident: "You have been quite exhausted lately; relaxing is good for your body."

Princess Jin Xuan leaned on Lin Fan's other side, her eyes cunning, a smile hanging on the corner of her lips.

She picked up the jade pot nearby and handed a cup of warm fruit wine to Lin Fan: "Try this; I specially selected it for you. It relieves fatigue and refreshes the spirit."

Her fingers inadvertently touched Lin Fan's fingertips, carrying a hint of provocation.

Lin Fan let the three surround him, a faint smile hanging on his lips.

His gaze swept over the three, their different forms of beauty raising a bit of warmth in his heart.

"Having you by my side makes me feel like I have returned to a paradise away from the world."

Upon hearing this, Princess Hu Qinlan's face showed a slight smile, and she responded in a low voice: "We are here just to give you peace of mind."

Although Yin Miaoxue did not speak, she nodded gently, and a rare trace of softness appeared in her eyes.

Princess Jin Xuan leaned directly on Lin Fan's shoulder and laughed coquettishly: "Then you must remember, you can't let us serve you for nothing in the future."

The spring water was steaming, and the soft mist surrounded them; the atmosphere was quiet and warm. Lin Fan closed his eyes, feeling the peace of this moment.

The three women felt that Lin Fan was not right today; usually, Lin Fan would definitely be entangled with them.

But today he was just lying there so quietly, and Yin Miaoxue asked, "Young Master, have you encountered any troubling matters?"

Lin Fan certainly would not tell the three that it was because Nightingale had already fed him, and he had no desire in his heart.

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the three, his voice low:

"I have found some clues for repairing the Heavenly Mechanism Array, but the difficulty is far beyond expectations."

Yin Miaoxue moved closer, her beautiful eyebrows slightly furrowed, and she asked softly: "What happened? Young Master, why does it worry you so much?"

Lin Fan pondered for a moment and sighed: "I have a premonition that this mission will trigger a bloody storm. But our cultivation is limited by the Earth plane, and we cannot unleash our power. It is too difficult to pass through this situation smoothly."

Princess Hu Qinlan's expression tightened, and she said with concern: "Then what should we do? With our abilities, how can we confront those unknown dangers?"

After hearing this, Princess Jin Xuan snorted, but a smile of defiance hung on the corner of her mouth: "Young Master, I don't believe anything can stump you. But is it really that tricky this time?"

Lin Fan nodded: "Tricky, even dangerous. But we must face it. If Lin Chen were here, her alchemy ability could play a huge role here, but now, we can only rely on the quantum phone to find a Breakthrough."

Yin Miaoxue sighed softly, her tone filled with a trace of regret: "Yes, if Lin Chen were here, many problems would be solved easily."

Lin Fan's expression softened slightly; he sat up straight, picked up the No. 000 quantum phone from the side, and waved it: "Don't worry. Although Lin Chen is not here, with this phone, I can teach you how to operate it, at least it will allow us to take fewer detours."

The three women approached at the same time and also took out their own quantum phones.

Princess Hu Qinlan asked first: "Can this thing really help us solve the array problem?"

Lin Fan smiled slightly: "Of course, as long as you use the right method, it is an omnipotent tool. Come, I will teach you how to use it step by step."

Princess Jin Xuan leaned closest, her eyes filled with a bit of mischief and playfulness: "Young Master, you must be patient in teaching; we are not as smart as you."

Lin Fan shook his head and glanced at her dotingly: "Don't worry, even if I teach until dawn, I won't find it troublesome."

By the hot spring, Lin Fan guided the three in operating the phones hand-in-hand; in the steamy heat, the atmosphere seemed warm and harmonious, yet beneath this quiet surface, a bloody storm with surging undercurrents was about to descend silently.

Just as Princess Hu Qinlan, Yin Miaoxue, and Princess Jin Xuan finally realized and marveled at the powerful functions of the quantum phone, a shrill alarm bell suddenly rang throughout Star-Moon Manor.

Lin Fan's expression instantly darkened; he stood up, put on his robe, and said coldly: "An alarm? It seems we have guests."

The three women were immediately alert; Princess Hu Qinlan frowned tightly: "This sound is an emergency alarm; have the enemies come directly to our doorstep?"

Yin Miaoxue listened intently, a trace of coldness in her eyes: "The commotion is not small; the enemies are coming aggressively, and they won't be ordinary minor characters."

Princess Jin Xuan clenched her fists, her gaze sharp: "Young Master, let me go! Since they have come to our door, let them see how powerful I am!"

Lin Fan waved his hand, his gaze like a torch: "No need to rush; these machines are just her probing. Thunder and the others are already in position; for this battle, I want to see what tricks Nightingale can pull."

After speaking, he turned and gave instructions to the quantum phone: "Activate the manor's level one defense mode and mobilize the outer automatic fire support. At the same time, contact Thunder and have him lead the team to meet the enemy head-on."

The quantum phone emitted a beeping response: "Order issued. The manor defense System is starting, and deployment is expected to be completed in 3 minutes."

Lin Fan looked at the three, his tone calm but carrying an irresistible command: "You stay here and protect yourselves. This is a private area and will not be attacked for the time being."

Princess Hu Qinlan wanted to say something, but was stopped by Yin Miaoxue. Yin Miaoxue said softly: "Young Master, be careful. We will follow your arrangements."

Lin Fan nodded and walked out of the hot spring room with a cold smile, thinking to himself: "Nightingale, your performance is really direct. However, your chips are not enough to break through Star-Moon Manor."

Outside, the distant mechanical troops had already begun to attack the perimeter of the manor; firelight and the sounds of explosions mixed with the roaring of mechanical operations, and the flames of war had already been ignited in the black night.