I Rely on Drawing Cards to Set Up a Persona

Chapter 34.2

Qiao Xingnan did not find Feng Ling troublesome. He noticed that the other party’s pale face seemed to ease up a bit, and his heart was relieved. It seems that covering the ears has a little use.

After an unknown period of time, Feng Ling opened the blue eyes that seemed to be hiding countless secrets, and his lips moved slightly under the silk scarf that covered half of his face: “It’s okay.”

Seeing this, Ruiert released his hands and took a big sip of wine. Forget it, he’s already here, so he can’t stuff Feng Ling back again. Just as there is this troublemaker, he can still have the chance to help the master.

Qiao Xingnan did not pay attention to Ruiert’s thoughts. He walked over and squatted down about a meter away from Feng Ling, at eye level with him, and asked in a soft voice: “How is it? Are you still having a hard time?”

Feng Ling rarely met people’s eyes, and he shook his head somewhat unnaturally as he whispered, “It’s better.”

Although the sound just now was terrifying, his own ear chains and shark silk scarf both had the effect of blocking out the noise, so he could endure it once he got through the discomfort period.

What surprised him was that the new master would deliberately let Ruiert cover his ears. Originally, Feng Ling thought that the other party would ignore him or stuff him into the closet like the previous master.

The effect of covering the ears is no more than ear chains or the silk scarf, but it is much more useful than stuffing in the closet.

Qiao Xingnan waited for a while and saw that Feng Ling was not ready to say anything else before he smiled: “That’s good. This place is a bit noisy for you. I’ll go to Ilir tomorrow to see if they can arrange a quieter place for you.”

Qiao Xingnan thought for a moment and added: “The kind where there are not much people in a five-hundred-meter radius.”

This may be a little difficult, maybe they will be placed in the back of the mountain or something. They still have to find a suitable reason. Otherwise, they will be suspected.

Feng Ling did not expect the other party to say such things. He looked at Qiao Xingnan, the other party’s breathing was still calm. It was obvious that the new master was telling the truth.

Before he could agree to the new master’s proposal, Feng Ling suddenly noticed Ster, who was frowning on the side. The other party seemed to want to say something but looked at the determined Qiao Xingnan and shut his mouth.

Feng Ling remembered what Ruiert and Ster had just briefly said about the current situation. It is not easy for the new master to deliberately arrange for himself to go to a quiet place.

The Stargazers of the Spirit race have also said that this new master of theirs is now in big trouble, and they can’t give him any more trouble.

Feng Ling’s pale fingers fiercely clenched his robe, and his voice was a little cold.

“No need.”

Such a cold refusal instantly caused Ruiert, who was drinking wine, to pause his movements. He looked at Feng Ling with displeasure, “What’s with your attitude?!”

How to talk to the master? Where can you find such a gentle and considerate master? The master does not mind your trouble. Why are you still intolerant?

Ster was also a little upset. Originally, for the sake of the elders of the Spirit race, he was still eager to take care of this poor SR-grade Wind Listener, but if compared with Qiao Xingnan, Ster felt that it was still the new master who would be more hurt.

As for Zero on the side, although he did not react, looking at the attitude of Ruiert and Uncle Ster, he also understood that Feng Ling’s words were disrespectful to Qiao Xingnan, and his stiff face was full of anger.

On the other hand, Feng Ling realized only after Ruiert had spoken out that his refusal had caused a misunderstanding, and he pursed his lips, not knowing how to explain.

Qiao Xingnan was not angry but just smiled: “Then, you can find a room of your choice in this palace.”

Feng Ling looked at the good-tempered Qiao Xingnan in front of him and seemed to realize why the high and mighty Stargazers would repeatedly take the initiative to talk to 035 and get news of the new master after he appeared.

He hmmed, and after a moment of silence, suddenly said, “There is a dangerous presence outside.”

When these words came out, not only Qiao Xingnan but also the three surrounding cards froze.

A dangerous presence?

There was a rustling sound filling his ears.

But the words uttered by Feng Ling remained cold and smooth, and he slowly and vocally recounted the burst of what sounded like a beast tearing at scales and the low roar of pain that came from his ears earlier.

“That monster with scales is very powerful.”

Feng Ling looked at the three cards on the opposite side and then re-met Qiao Xingnan’s eyes as he said seriously, “They all can’t beat it.”

The three guys: ……

Qiao Xingnan frowned slightly. Feng Ling could hear the sound within a five-hundred-meter radius, which means that within the distance of five hundred meters, there was an existence that they simply could not defeat?

Within a five-hundred-meter radius of this palace of theirs, there were only some buildings of unknown use, as well as the tyrant’s palace.

Qiao Xingnan frowned. Could it be that the tyrant had raised some strange pet?

Thinking of the golden python that the tyrant liked a lot, Qiao Xingnan thought it was likely. He remembered that the tyrant also praised the golden python’s skin, so it would not be surprising to have a high-level magical beast with scales.

But with such an unknown magical beast around, it still makes people a bit panicky, not to mention, listening to Feng Ling’s description, that magical beast’s temperament was not very good.

“We have to take time to test the tyrant or someone around him.” Qiao Xingnan thought about the tyrant who had been busy with something in the past two days and had an ominous feeling in his heart for a while.

Without expressing this, he calmly looked at the newly arrived Feng Ling, as well as the three people gathered around him.

“Feng Ling, just now, Ruiert and the others also gave you an introduction to the current situation. In order to save your life, you also need to play a role.”

Feng Ling nodded his head.

Qiao Xingnan’s eyelashes trembled slightly as he quickly recalled Feng Ling’s skills and personality. Combined with the existing script, he quickly arranged a suitable persona for Feng Ling.

When Qiao Xingnan slowly finished his plan, not waiting for him to ask if Feng Ling could understand it, Feng Ling whispered, “Someone is coming.”

The next second, there was a knock on the door.

Qiao Xingnan knew that the one knocking on the door must be someone like Ilir or Howard. After all, they would have guessed they had summoned a newcomer when they heard their people report that a blue light flashed inside the palace.

Qiao Xingnan instantly posed and picked up a book, seemingly serious about looking at the history of Arilance.

The others had their own jobs at this time, and Ster was the first to stand up and walk gracefully to Qiao Xingnan’s side to make tea for him.

Zero was standing quietly beside Qiao Xingnan.

Ruiert swaggered and drank wine to open the door.

Only the cool guy, Feng Ling, was left behind, unable to commit to the role for a while, not knowing what to do.

Qiao Xingnan looked at the book and whispered, “Follow Zero.”

The corners of Feng Ling’s mouth pursed. He quickly stood up and walked to the side of Zero. Half of his face was covered by a silk scarf, only to reveal a pair of deep blue eyes. Because of his action, the black robe rubbed against Zero’s white robe.

One left and one right, one black and one white, different clothes indicate two positions.

As Ilir entered with Howard, he was the first to see the dark-haired man sitting at the table reading a book. Qiao Xingnan raised his golden eyes, sweeping coldly over the two men.

Ilir and Howard bowed slightly, with a hint of respect in their tone, “Your Excellency, good day.”

Qiao Xingnan nodded slightly, and he asked in confusion, “Is there something wrong?”

Ilir noticed the black-robed man across the room from the corner of his eye and then glanced at his elder brother, who bowed his head.

He had previously received a message from his subordinates that a blue light had flashed inside the palace and understood that this person with a mysterious identity might have summoned a new subordinate.

Originally, it would have been enough for Ilir to register the matter without alerting others, but for some reason, the palace recently has seen a lot of changes in personnel. His brother instructed him to keep an eye on all the situations in the Imperial Palace, so he reported the matter to his brother.

Once Howard heard about this matter, he immediately decided to come over and take a look.

During this period of time, all changes within the Imperial Palace must be investigated, and there can be no surprises.

When Howard saw the stranger behind the black-haired man, his heart was instantly alert. The black-robed man before him and Zero gave himself a similar feeling.

Although Zero doesn’t seem to be as tough as Ruiert, his technique and control of his body and surroundings are unmatched.

The person who came this time might also be like that.

“Hearing that a new subordinate has come, the emperor is concerned and has ordered us to come and see what Your Excellency needs us to do.”

Hearing what the other party said, Qiao Xingnan’s originally prideful gaze softened as if facing a friend’s concern. His heart warmed slightly, and he said rather thoughtfully, “No need to bother. Instead, it should be me to talk to Asrit about this matter.”

Then, Qiao Xingnan said, “I wonder if Asrit has time to meet with me recently?”

Howard’s expression was calm: “The emperor has been busy with affairs recently. When he is free in a couple of days, he will come to see you. Please understand.”

Qiao Xingnan nodded, but his voice cooled because of this refusal: “Feng Ling, who was summoned here today, is my public procurator. If Asrit asks about it, you can tell the truth.” 1

Howard nodded in response. He knew that the other party was most likely upset now because of his previous words, but at this time, no one was allowed to see the emperor.