#887 - Chapter 887: Yiwenhui

Arriving at the ancient city of Xihua, it was as bustling as she remembered. The lively atmosphere quickly dispelled the unease in Lin Yaoyao's heart.

She quickly weaved through the crowd, searching for the peach sapling her master had mentioned.

Suddenly, a voice called out to her from behind, "This seems to be the older sister of that little brother who bid at the auction the other day. You've finally arrived."

Although Lin Yaoyao wore a red veil, her figure and appearance were exceptionally outstanding, the kind that could amaze a crowd at a single glance.

She paused slightly, wanting to blend in and pretend nothing had happened, but several burly guards had already surrounded her, blocking her path.

As more and more people gathered around to watch the commotion, they were drawn in by Lin Yaoyao's aura, and also, such scenes seemed commonplace to them. "Zhou Changqing, are you trying to harm another innocent girl?" An angry male voice came from the crowd.

"Young Master Zhou, which girl have you taken a fancy to this time?"

"Oh, although this girl is wearing a veil, it's clear she's a beauty. Young Master Zhou has a good eye."

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The surrounding crowd had formed layers upon layers, and the man called Zhou Changqing, dressed in expensive attire, seemed to enjoy everyone's flattery.

As for the few accusations, they were merely the cries of the incompetent, and he didn't take them to heart.

"Miss," Zhou Changqing stepped forward and bowed, "Your younger brother supported me quite a bit when I bid on the elixirs and techniques at the auction last time."

He immediately brought up his contribution, but no one forced you to buy them, really.

Although Lin Yaoyao inwardly despised him, she couldn't be too harsh with her words. She gently said, "Thank you, Young Master!"

Those four short words immediately sent Zhou Changqing into a state of infatuation. "The young lady's voice is truly like music from the heavens, utterly intoxicating."

Oh ~

A burst of cheers and jeers erupted from the crowd.

Listening to Zhou Changqing's cheesy sweet talk, Lin Yaoyao felt nauseous, but since she had concealed most of her cultivation, she didn't plan to reveal her identity in public.

"Young Master, I have urgent matters to attend to and cannot linger for too long. I'll take my leave first," Lin Yaoyao said, turning to leave.

Zhou Changqing gave a look, and the surrounding guards immediately understood, reaching out to stop Lin Yaoyao.

"What is the meaning of this?" Lin Yaoyao asked, her tone tinged with anger.

Zhou Changqing plastered a smile on his face, the excess flesh on his face squeezing up to his cheeks.

"I am Zhou Changqing, the son of the Sect Leader of the Xuanding Sect in the cultivation world. I wish to make friends with the young lady."

Seeing that the onlookers had completely surrounded the area, and even many cultivators were flying in the air on their swords to watch the fun, Lin Yaoyao felt utterly speechless.

Originally, she didn't want to reveal her identity and just wanted to quickly buy the sapling and return to逍遥 Peak, but now it seemed that the people around her wouldn't let her leave easily.

Lin Yaoyao took a deep breath. Perhaps she should turn passivity into initiative.

She said without a trace of emotion, "Since Young Master Zhou wants to make friends, I wonder if he wants to do so through literary or martial arts?"

As soon as these words came out, the crowd was silent for a moment before erupting into roaring laughter.

"This little girl really has a big mouth ~" A mocking voice came from the crowd.

This statement didn't seem empty. Judging from the fluctuations in cultivation, Lin Yaoyao had only just entered the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, while Zhou Changqing had already entered the early stage of the Shackles realm.

Even if they really "made friends through martial arts," Lin Yaoyao wouldn't have the advantage.

As for making friends through literary arts, the son of the Xuanding Sect's Sect Leader, although covered in excess flesh and not particularly pleasing to the eye, still had some cultural foundation after all.

Sure enough, Zhou Changqing chuckled, his face full of confidence.

"The young lady can choose, and I, Zhou, will accompany you. However…" Zhou Changqing paused, his gaze sweeping over Lin Yaoyao's body again, "If the young lady is no match for me, then today, you will come and sit at my Zhou residence."

Ten thousand alpacas galloped through Lin Yaoyao's heart. That cheap look in his eyes made her want to slap the person in front of her to death.

"Alright, let's do as Young Master Zhou says, but…" Lin Yaoyao pursed her lips slightly, her eyes staring straight at Zhou Changqing, "If Young Master loses, what will happen?"

"I'll let the young lady do as she pleases!" Zhou Changqing opened his big mouth and boasted, full of joy, believing that the beauty wouldn't be able to escape.

"Then let's start with literary arts," a young man watching the fun said with a serious expression.

Lin Yaoyao immediately recited: "Those who are good at swimming drown, and those who are good at riding fall. Each uses what he likes, but instead brings disaster upon himself."

"May I ask, what is the meaning of this ancient saying?" Zhou Changqing opened his mouth, but didn't say a word. Seeing the troubled expression on his face, the young man watching the fun winked at him.

Boo ~

The surrounding crowd of onlookers booed. Zhou Changqing felt ashamed for a moment. With a "slap," he slapped the young man in the face.

"Why are you being so talkative? Do you think I don't understand what the young lady is saying?"

"The meaning of the ancients isn't just…" Zhou Changqing paused for a moment, then continued: "To love swimming, to love riding horses, and to cultivate one's interests?"

Upon hearing this, the surroundings fell into silence. Those who didn't understand naturally didn't understand, but those who did understand were shocked by Zhou Changqing's words.

Lin Yaoyao's mouth curled up slightly on one side, with an attitude of not wanting to comment.

"Everyone, I won't comment. Judge for yourselves." Then, Lin Yaoyao crossed her arms and placed them in front of her chest, looking uninterested.

"Young lady, we still need to make friends through martial arts," Zhou Changqing changed the subject, forcibly pushing things to the next step.

"I need to buy some things in a while, costing at least five thousand spirit stones. Do you still want to waste my time here?"

Lin Yaoyao's tone was obviously impatient.

"Yes, yes, you're blocking the young lady's path. Shouldn't you give some compensation?"

"Is the Xuanding Sect poor?"

Among the crowd, many busybodies stood up for Lin Yaoyao.

"I'll pay the young lady's five thousand spirit stones today. If the young lady can win against me later, then I'll offer another five thousand spirit stones."

Zhou Changqing patted his chest, his large mouth grinning, revealing his yellowed front teeth. His eyes remained fixed on Lin Yaoyao.

"Young Master Zhou is going all out, haha," an unknown busybody in the crowd cheered.

"Young lady, why not just go back to the Xuanding Sect with Young Master Zhou? Maybe you can become the Sect Leader's wife in the future."

"That's right, you'll eat and drink well."

Lin Yaoyao couldn't listen anymore. She took a deep breath, and her long eyelashes fluttered slightly. "Since that's the case, then let's begin."

The surrounding people quickly cleared a space ten zhang wide, with only Zhou Changqing and Lin Yaoyao in the middle.