Chapter 325: Chapter 146: Empress’s Great Collapse Operation! (Happy New Year’s Eve!) _3
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The flying boat slowly docked in front of the gates of Tiandu City.
Chen Mo, holding a clumsy cat in one hand and Jiao Rui in the other, jumped off the deck, feeling a great sense of relief.
Over the past two days on the road, Ji Hongxiu repeatedly expressed her desire to observe the Dragon Qi, but he firmly refused each time.
The Daoist Venerable exuded a captivating, enchanting aura, yet was frighteningly pure at heart, with no concept of the boundary between men and women.
If she played him further, it would be too much trouble...
Fortunately, after Yu Youhan appeared, Ji Hongxiu restrained herself a lot and did not force him any longer...
"Qingxuan, are you sure you don’t want to return with me?" Ji Hongxiu asked.
Ling Ningzhi shook her head and said, "Master, I haven’t finished my business, so I can’t return yet."
Ji Hongxiu naturally knew why she had come down from the mountain and sighed, saying no more.
Her gaze fell on that upright figure, a strange look flashing in her eyes.
"Whether the owner of the Dragon Qi or just its vessel... it will become clear soon enough..."
"Ahem, that’s enough. Can you stop abusing this body?"
"We agreed at the start that my time down the mountain is my own. I can do whatever I want. Is that your business?"
Ji Hongxiu’s lips moved as she muttered to herself.
Her tone alternated between coolness and laziness as if she were playing two roles at once.
She tilted her head back and took a gulp of strong liquor, a hint of reluctance in her eyes, stretching her graceful waist, "Sigh, I have to go back to that prison, utterly boring..."
She took a step forward, and her figure vanished without a trace.
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After watching her master leave, Ling Ningzhi put away the flying boat and quickly chased after Chen Mo.
"Mr. Chen, wait for this humble Daoist!"
Her voice was too soft, and it seemed Chen Mo did not hear her.
Watching the back of Chen Mo and Li Yuan as they walked close together, talking and laughing, acting very familiar, she suddenly felt a little left out, and her pace slowed down.
"Almost forgot, this humble Daoist isn’t going the same way as them..."
Ling Ningzhi lowered her head, focusing her gaze on her shoe tips, as if trying to find a floral pattern on the Cloud Head Shoes.
The street was bustling with people and noise. Yet standing within the crowd, she inexplicably felt a bit lonely, like an ant lost in the crevices of the cobblestones.
Forget it, I should just go back; grandpa is still waiting...
Just at that moment, a loud shout came from ahead: "Daoist Qingxuan, why are you dawdling there?"
"Hmm?"
Ling Ningzhi raised her head in confusion to see.
She saw Chen Mo not far away, waving at her and shouting, "Hurry and catch up! We haven’t eaten well these past few days, let’s go to Man Chun Pavilion for a drink later? Daoist, can you drink? Or you could have tea..."
Ling Ningzhi’s lips twitched but then curved into a bright smile. Her eyes bent into a crescent shape as she nodded enthusiastically:
"Sure! This humble Daoist loves drinking!"
She quickly caught up with the two, her steps incredibly light.
Chen Mo raised an eyebrow, "Then later, you’re treating?"
Ling Ningzhi nodded, "Okay, this humble Daoist is quite wealthy!"
"She’s indeed a rich lady..."
Chen Mo stroked his chin, muttering: "It’s said that one should settle down with a good partner, build a career with a benefactor, and have it all with a rich lady... Daoist, are you interested in supporting me?"
Ling Ningzhi tilted her head, puzzled, "What do you mean by support?"
Chen Mo was straightforward, "It means you give me money, and I let you play with Ink Treasure."
Ling Ningzhi’s face flushed slightly, and she quickly waved her hands, "No need to play with Ink Treasure, I’ll still give you money..."
Chen Mo frowned, "A gentleman should not take what is undeserved, wouldn’t that make it unearned? What kind of person do you take me for?"
Ling Ningzhi’s brain felt like it was about to fry, hesitating for a moment, and stammered, "Then, t-then I’ll just play a little..."
"No way, you have to play until you can’t take it anymore."
"Eh?"
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Li Yuan shook her head silently.
It’s one thing to flirt with Daoist Qingxuan, but even going after the Daoist Venerable of Tianshu Pavilion!?
Mr. Chen is being too ridiculous!
And my intuition as a woman tells me that the relationship between Chen Mo and Consort Yu is not that simple... However, I can hardly believe this bold speculation.
Although I’m a bit sour about it, I also feel relieved.
At least I’m not the only one with a dubious status...
"Mr. Chen, such a playboy!"
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P.S.: Happy New Year’s Eve! It’s the New Year, spend time with your family. There’s a bit less writing today, please understand~orz (Regular updates tomorrow)