Chương 23: The first encounter on the night of the 23rd!

Just as Lin Tian was about to walk towards the hall, the courtyard gate was pushed open.

Yaoyue and Yaoye walked in.

Yao Yue was wearing a light pink dress, and when she saw Lin Tian, a smile immediately appeared on her face.

"Lin Tian".

She strode forward, her voice filled with excitement.

Yao Ye followed behind her younger sister, her gaze fixed on Lin Tian, carefully examining this young man whom her grandfather, the Emperor, valued so highly.

She does look very young, even younger than she imagined.

His aura was calm and restrained, making it impossible to discern his strength.

Yaoyue pulled Yaoye to stand in front of Lin Tian.

"Lin Tian, this is my older sister, Yao Ye."

Yaoyue explained.

Yao Ye nodded to Lin Tian.

"Young Master Lin Tian, it's an honor to meet you."

Her voice was cool and polite.

Lin Tian glanced at her, nodded, and didn't say anything more.

The young man showed no extra expression on his face when facing the two princesses.

Neither humble nor arrogant, with a calm and composed demeanor.

This kind of mentality alone is something that ordinary people cannot possess.

Just as Yao Ye was about to say something, her gaze suddenly fell on Hai Bodong in the courtyard.

Hai Bodong was standing in the center of the courtyard, his clothes still somewhat disheveled, clearly indicating that he had just finished a fight.

A hint of surprise flashed in Yao Ye's eyes.

Hai Bodong is a three-star Dou Huang powerhouse.

Just before she entered the courtyard, she vaguely heard sounds of fighting.

Could it be that Hai Bodong and Lin Tian are sparring?

Moreover, judging from Hai Bodong's appearance, he seems to be at a disadvantage.

"Young Master Lin Tian, you were just sparring with Senior Hai Bodong."

Yao Ye asked.

"Yes," Lin Tian said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Yao Ye was startled.

Hai Bodong is a Dou Huang, a top-tier powerhouse in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

Lin Tian was able to spar with him and even gained the upper hand.

This boy's strength is probably even greater than she imagined.

Yao Ye looked at Lin Tian, a glint of eager anticipation flashing in her eyes.

"Young Master Lin Tian, would you be willing to spar with me for a few moves?"

Yao Ye spoke up.

Lin Tian looked at her and remained silent for a moment.

"Can."

He said lightly.

Upon hearing this, Yao Ye smiled.

She took a few steps back, putting some distance between herself and Lin Tian.

Yaoyue stood aside, watching the two of them.

"Sister, be careful."

Yaoyue spoke.

Yao Ye nodded, her gaze falling on Lin Tian.

She took a deep breath, and the fighting spirit within her surged wildly.

Yao Ye flashed and launched the first attack.

She moved with incredible speed, striking Lin Tian's shoulder with a palm.

Lin Tian stood still, without moving.

Just as Yao Ye's palm strike was about to touch his shoulder, he slightly turned his body and easily dodged it.

Yao Ye unleashed several palm strikes in quick succession, each one carrying the force of a gust of wind.

But Lin Tian always managed to dodge at the last moment, his movements fluid and graceful.

Yao Ye's palm technique grew faster and faster, but it couldn't even touch the hem of Lin Tian's clothes.

Yao Ye gritted his teeth and attacked again.

This time she held nothing back, unleashing all the fighting spirit within her.

Lin Tian raised his hand and slapped back.

Yao Ye felt a tremendous force coming from him, and he was shaken back five or six steps.

She steadied herself, looked up at Lin Tian, her eyes filled with shock.

Lin Tian's strength far exceeded her expectations.

Yao Ye took a deep breath and charged forward again.

She flashed and instantly appeared in front of Lin Tian, striking his chest with a palm.

Lin Tian dodged to the side, followed by another palm strike.

The palm strike stopped in front of Yao Ye's shoulder, without landing.

The wind from the palm strike ruffled Yao Ye's hair, causing her to lose her balance and fall to the ground.

Just as she was about to fall to the ground, Lin Tian reached out and caught her around the waist.

Yao Ye felt a lightness in her body as Lin Tian pulled her into his arms.

Her face turned red instantly.

Her cheeks turned red all the way down to her ears.

Lin Tian let go and steadied her.

Yao Ye took a step back, lowered her head, and dared not look at Lin Tian.

Her heart was pounding and her face was burning hot.

"Sister, are you alright?"

Yao Yue quickly stepped forward and asked with concern.

Yao Ye shook his head.

"fine."

Her voice was soft and tinged with panic.

Yaoyue looked at the blush on her sister's face and couldn't help but smile.

"Sister, why is your face red?"

Yao Yue teased.

"nonsense."

Yao Ye immediately denied it, but the blush on her face deepened.

"I'm not blushing."

Yaoyue covered her mouth and chuckled, not pressing the matter further.

Yao Ye took a deep breath to suppress the panic in her heart.

She looked up at Lin Tian.

The look in his eyes had completely changed.

She was completely powerless against Lin Tian.

Moreover, Lin Tian had been letting her win; if he went all out, she wouldn't even be able to withstand a single move.

A feeling of sincere admiration welled up in Yao Ye's heart.

"Young Master Lin Tian, thank you for showing mercy."

Yao Ye spoke, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity.

"I accept defeat wholeheartedly."

Lin Tian looked at her and said calmly.

"It's nothing."

Just then, a system panel popped up in front of Lin Tian's eyes.

[Mission complete. You have gained Princess Yaoye's initial approval and favor.] [Receive rewards and level up.] The moment the system notification disappeared, Lin Tian's aura began to surge.

Within his dantian, surges of fighting spirit erupted from the depths, flowing throughout his entire body's meridians.

Lin Tian's strength began to rise.

A moment later, the rising energy stopped.

Lin Tian felt the increasingly powerful battle qi within his body, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

Yao Ye suppressed her shock and looked at Lin Tian.

"By the way, Young Master Lin Tian, my grandfather asked me and Yao Yue to invite you to the royal family as a guest."

She spoke.

"I wonder if you would be willing to grace us with your presence, sir?"

Lin Tian looked at her and remained silent for a moment.

"Let's do it another day."

He said lightly.

Upon hearing this, Yao Ye nodded and said nothing more.

Yao Yue glanced at Lin Tian.

"Lin Tian, you promised to teach me how to refine fourth-grade pills, don't forget."

Yaoyue said.

Lin Tian nodded.

Yao Yue smiled and followed Yao Ye out of the courtyard.

Only after stepping out of the Mittel family's gate did Yao Ye release his sister's hand.

Yaoyue looked at the blush that hadn't completely faded from her sister's face and couldn't help but laugh again.

"Sister, your face is still red."

Yao Yue teased.

Yao Ye glared at her.

"Don't talk nonsense."

"I didn't."

Yaoyue covered her mouth and laughed.

"Sister, do you have feelings for Lin Tian...?"

Before Yaoyue could finish speaking, Yaoye interrupted her.

"Shut up."

Yao Yue stuck out her tongue and dared not say anything more.

But her eyes were still full of smiles.

Yao Ye walked ahead, her pace quickening slightly compared to usual.

She kept her head down, the scene from just now still replaying in her mind.

Lin Tian defeated her with a single palm strike.

Just as she was about to fall to the ground, Lin Tian reached out and caught her around the waist.

Yao Ye blushed again at the thought.

She shook her head vigorously, trying to shake those images out of her mind.

But you can't shake them off at all.

Lin Tian's image was etched into her mind.

Yao Ye sighed inwardly.

She quickened her pace and walked towards the royal palace.

Yaoyue followed behind, watching her sister's back, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.