NOVEL NEXT Chapter 76: Sorry to Disappoint You, She's Taken
Chapter 76: Sorry to Disappoint You, She’s Taken
Even though Qin Haoxuan’s intentions were revealed, he did not seem embarrassed. He continued to smile brightly.
“A graceful lady is the desire of every gentleman. In fact, I am more interested in this fairy maiden.”
Lin Fengmian wrapped his arm around Xia Yunxi’s waist and said indifferently, “I’m afraid I have to disappoint you, my friend. She’s taken!”
Qin Haoxuan smiled happily, “That doesn’t stop me from making friends, does it? Everyone has their own abilities.”
Lin Fengmian hadn’t expected to run into such a tricky situation. Did he think that just because he could swing a hoe well, he could dig through his wall?
Just as he was about to pull Xia Yunxi away, a delighted voice rang out, “So you’re here! I’ve been looking for you for half a day.”
Lin Fengmian turned to see Wen Qinlin and Zhou Xiaoping walking briskly toward them. They seemed a little surprised to see Qin Haoxuan. “I am Wen Qinlin from Heavenly Strategy Mansion. May I ask who this gentleman is?”
Behind Qin Haoxuan, an old man’s lips moved slightly, and Qin Haoxuan perked up upon hearing the message.
He straightened up from his usual casual demeanor and returned the greeting, “I am Qin Haoxuan of the Qin Family of the Yan Kingdom. Greetings to both of you.”
Wen Qinlin nodded, “So you are the esteemed son of the Qin family, a renowned cultivation clan in the Yan Kingdom. It’s an honor.”
She turned around and said, “Didn’t you say you wanted to have tea with us? My junior sister and I have been waiting for you for a long time. The tea is already cold.”
Lin Fengmian knew that Wen Qinlin was giving him an out, so he quickly said, “It’s just that I was delayed by this Mr. Qin. We were just about to head over.”
However, Qin Haoxuan was very hospitable. “If you have no other engagements, would you do me the honor of joining me on the fourth floor for tea and conversation? The scenery is better up there, and there are various delicacies and spiritual fruits. I also have a generous gift for you.”
Wen Qinlin smiled politely, “We cannot accept without merit. Thank you for your kind offer, but we have important matters to discuss and may not be able to join you.”
Qin Haoxuan chuckled slightly without insisting, “That’s too bad. Perhaps another time.”
Lin Fengmian quickly took the opportunity to say, “Then I bid you farewell.”
Qin Haoxuan nodded with a smile and watched as Lin Fengmian led Xia Yunxi away. However, his eyes remained fixed on Xia Yunxi’s graceful figure.
His gaze was bold and playful, completely different from his previous polite demeanor. He said with a smile, “What a beauty, truly enchanting.”
A servant beside him asked, “Master, do you need…?”
Qin Haoxuan waved his hand, “No, that would be too boring. Go and investigate their identities. It’s more interesting to pluck the flower yourself.”
Such a supreme furnace vessel, how could he miss it?
On the other side, Lin Fengmian held Xia Yunxi’s hand and followed Wen Qinlin to the second floor.
He was about to say something when Wen Qinlin stopped him with a deep voice, “Let’s talk upstairs!”
Lin Fengmian nodded and followed Wen Qinlin to their cabin.
Wen Qinlin had purchased a middle-class cabin, which was much larger than Lin Fengmian’s lower-class cabin.
Although the medium cabin was not large, it had a bed and a table with a simple layout. It was much better than the lower class cabin, with a window for ventilation.
With four people inside, the cabin was quite cramped.
Lin Fengmian smiled wryly, “Thank you, Brother Wen, for helping me out.”
Wen Qinlin waved his hand, “It was just a small favor. Brother Lin, you should be more careful from now on.”
Lin Fengmian frowned, “Brother Wen, you seem to be quite suspicious of this Qin Haoxuan. Do you know who he is?”
Wen Qinlin explained, “He is from a cultivation clan. These clans are similar to secular families, but different from sects. They are passed down through bloodlines, which makes them more cohesive and difficult to deal with.”
“Some high level cultivation clans are even stronger than ordinary sects and control many sects, forcing them to retreat.”
Lin Fengmian’s expression darkened as he listened. He had just gone out to enjoy the scenery and ended up in this mess.
The cultivation world also had clans and families. Indeed, wherever there were people, there were intrigues.
“Brother, have I caused trouble again?” Xia Yunxi asked quietly.
Lin Fengmian shook his head, “It’s not your fault. But for now, we should keep a low profile and avoid any more trouble.”
Xia Yunxi nodded firmly, “I understand.”
Zhou Xiaoping suddenly spoke, “Why doesn’t Miss Xia stay with me? It’s not safe for her to stay in that lower class cabin with her beauty.”
Xia Yunxi looked at Lin Fengmian for his opinion.
Lin Fengmian nodded, “That would be best.”
Xia Yunxi agreed, “Then I’ll bother Miss Zhou.”
Zhou Xiaoping’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Xia Yunxi and said with a smile, “Miss Xia is too polite. You are the real fairy maiden. You are so beautiful.”
Seeing her almost drooling, Lin Fengmian felt a shiver run down his spine.
Was this person’s sexual orientation a bit off?
Lin Fengmian turned to Wen Qinlin, “Brother Wen, your cabin seems quite spacious. Why don’t we squeeze in together?”
Wen Qinlin glared at him with a murderous look, “No! I have no interest in sharing with others!”
Lin Fengmian awkwardly put his arm around her and laughed dryly, “We’re both men, there’s nothing to be shy about!”
Wen Qinlin pushed his hand away in annoyance, “Lin, I told you, I don’t like being touched by others!”
Lin Fengmian was embarrassed, while Zhou Xiaoping looked back and forth between them as if she had just witnessed something interesting.
Lin Fengmian felt even more uncomfortable. This person seemed a bit strange.
After arranging for Xia Yunxi, Wen Qinlin refused to let Lin Fengmian stay, so he quickly returned to his own cabin.
In the cabin, fasting pills were periodically distributed to avoid unnecessary waste during the trip.
Lin Fengmian had once suffered from these pills, and now he had a psychological shadow when he saw them.
However, he had no choice but to pinch his nose and swallow them.
From that day on, Lin Fengmian mostly stayed in seclusion, practicing cultivation and rarely leaving his cabin.
He still visited Xia Yunxi every day to ensure her safety.
Over the next few days, Xia Yunxi and Zhou Xiaoping got along quite well, which relieved Lin Fengmian.
One day, while he was practicing in his hut, Lin Fengmian’s double fish pendant suddenly lit up.
Lin Fengmian sat up in excitement, not daring to delay, and responded to the the call.
When he entered that mysterious space, he saw the stunning figure by the river again. His heart was filled with anxiety.
Should he confess and ask for leniency?
Luo Xue looked at his strange expression and desperately said, “Didn’t you keep calling for me? Why are you speechless now that you’ve seen me?”
Lin Fengmian exclaimed, seeing that she seemed normal and not about to confront him, he let out a long sigh of relief.
Had nothing been revealed?
“Luo Xue, don’t you have anything to say to me?”