Why Are All the Fairies Trying To Make Me Fall

Chapter 55

When Lin Que mentioned the outfit, Ao Xinyu felt a bit nervous and expectant. It wasn’t until she realized that Lin Que wanted to know about the designer of the Flowing Immortal Skirt that she suddenly became vigilant.

“What did you ask her to do?”

Ao Xinyu squinted her eyes suspiciously but still answered Lin Que’s question, “I do know her, she is my friend.”

“Well… I’m very curious about someone who can design such innovative clothing, and there might be a collaboration to discuss with her. Xinyu, can you introduce me to her?”

Lin Que trusted Ao Xinyu’s character. Since the person suspected to be a time traveler was her friend, there shouldn’t be too much of a problem.

At least, it was someone worth trying to get in touch with.

Of course, one should always be cautious. Lin Que still planned to probe the other party after meeting them.

“So that’s how it is, I thought…”

You were interested in her.

Ao Xinyu breathed a sigh of relief. After all, although her friend had a somewhat eccentric personality, she was indeed a beauty.

What if Lin Que took a liking to her…

Thinking about it, Ao Xinyu quickly shook her head.

‘How could that be possible? Lin Da Que is now a married man, and besides, he didn’t even like me, so it’s unlikely he would like her…’

‘Yes, he doesn’t like me at all, ugh…’

At this thought, Ao Xinyu felt inexplicably depressed again.

“I can introduce you to her, but even I can’t guarantee she will agree to meet you.”

“Your willingness to help is already enough to be grateful for.”

Lin Que smiled gently, then quickly changed the topic, “Are you sure you don’t need me to kill someone for you?”

Hearing this, Ao Xinyu almost choked on her tea, and the shopkeeper sister beside her started trembling.

“Really, there’s no need. Liuli Pavilion is now a big business, even if there are some shady matters, we can let the guest ministers handle them.”

Lin Que didn’t fully believe Ao Xinyu’s words.

During their afternoon chat, the twin sister who was originally guarding behind Ao Xinyu had gone out several times. Each time she returned, she whispered something anxiously in Ao Xinyu’s ear, but Ao Xinyu impatiently waved her hand.

In the end, the elder sister shopkeeper never returned, leaving only the younger sister on standby in Wangyue Pavilion.

Was there something urgent to handle? But judging by Ao Xinyu’s appearance, she didn’t seem to want to deal with it for the time being.

Humans are driven by curiosity, and Lin Que was no exception. The more Ao Xinyu hid things, the more curious he became about what she was encountering.

At dusk, Lin Que drank the last cup of spirit tea, glanced at the scenery outside the window, and realized it was time to go back.

“It’s getting late, I’ll head back now.”

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“Huh? Not staying for dinner?”

“No, my partner is waiting for me at home to cook dinner.” Lin Que smiled.

“…Is that so.”

Ao Xinyu lowered her eyes, “I’m really envious of Sister Wan Yuan, she can actually enjoy the dishes personally prepared by Lin Da Que.”

“If you don’t mind, you can come to my house as a guest when you have time. Actually, my partner was supposed to come today, but she had an epiphany during her cultivation and went into seclusion.”

“Mm… I’ll definitely visit when I have time. But which peak are you living on now?”

“Same as before, still on Drunken Jade Peak, but not the old cave dwelling. It’s the new cave dwelling halfway up the mountain.”

“Oh, oh.”

Ao Xinyu nodded and silently noted the address.

Before leaving, Lin Que seemed to remember something and said to Ao Xinyu, “By the way, there’s something I want to ask you before I leave.”

“Just say it directly, no need to be polite.”

“I have some materials from Nascent Soul stage demonic beasts that I want to entrust to you for auction. You can decide the commission.”

“Nascent Soul stage demonic beasts?”

Ao Xinyu blinked, “No problem, I’ll take you to get them appraised right away. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.”

“I’ve already taken up so much of your time, there’s no need to trouble you with this. Besides, I see you have things to attend to, so it’s better to handle those first.”

“Alright then, I’ll have Ping’er go with you.” Ao Xinyu called her younger sister, the shopkeeper, and after giving a few instructions, let her lead Lin Que.

It was at this moment that Lin Que learned her name.

“Lin… Leader Lin, let’s go.”

For some reason, since their meeting, the younger shopkeeper Ping’er had been very afraid of him, as if she had seen some terrifying monster.

This puzzled Lin Que.

But he didn’t mind much. The three of them left Wangyue Pavilion together, and after walking a distance, Ao Xinyu bid farewell to Lin Que and walked alone on another path.

Lin Que and Ping’er headed to the appraisal shop.

The materials from the Nascent Soul stage demonic beasts were given a good base price, especially the one at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, which exceeded Lin Que’s expectations.

“Leader Lin, take care. We will contact you as soon as the auction is over,” Ping’er said politely.

“Mm, thank you.”

Lin Que nodded, then casually asked Ping’er, “By the way, who was your pavilion master meeting just now?”

“…Sorry, Leader Lin, Ping’er doesn’t know.”

Remembering Ao Xinyu’s instructions, Ping’er shook her head.

However,

At this moment, the elder shopkeeper Cui’er, who had been missing all afternoon, walked over quickly and answered his question, “Leader Lin, the person meeting with our pavilion master is Liu Yongge, the prodigy of the Blade Sect, and one of the top sixteen in the last Eastern Region Competition.”

The last Eastern Region Competition was the one Lin Que participated in.

“Sister, the pavilion master instructed… What happened to your face?!”

Ping’er originally wanted to remind her sister that the pavilion master had specifically instructed not to reveal any information to Leader Lin, but suddenly noticed a large red swelling on her sister’s right cheek, with a wide palm print on it.

“I’m fine.”

As the elder sister, Cui’er did not show any sign of pain, still wearing a faint smile as she looked at Lin Que.

“Liu Yongge?”

Lin Que blinked. He had no impression of this name, but seeing the slap mark on Cui’er’s face, he understood that the other party was not friendly.

“I understand. I’ll go back first. See you.”

“Mm, take care, Lin Chief.” Cui’er smiled and bowed.

So Lin Que turned and left the Liuli Pavilion.

“Sister, why did Lin Chief leave!” Younger sister Ping’er anxiously watched Lin Que’s departing figure. “Didn’t you just tell him about Liu Yongge? Why did he…”

“When did I ever mention this to Lin Chief?” Cui’er frowned at her sister, signaling her to stop talking.

After a brief moment of panic, Ping’er finally understood what was going on.

“…I see.”

They indeed had not told Lin Que anything. He knew nothing before leaving, so whatever he did next, such as quietly going to the Pavilion Master’s place, had nothing to do with them.

“So, you still have a lot to learn.”

Cui’er affectionately pinched her sister’s cheek.

Ping’er did not resist, but while rubbing her cheek afterward, she asked Cui’er, “Sister, is your face okay?”

“It’s fine, just need some medicine. But that arrogant genius from the Blade Sect, daring to make such demands, will likely face a setback this time.”

Cui’er shook her head and said with a faint smile.