Shen Xiaoyan stared at the group of people, a flicker of surprise in her heart.
They were right at the doorstep, yet they weren't going inside.
In this freezing snow, what were they all standing around for?
Shen Xiaoyan found it peculiar and naturally quickened her pace.
When she approached and saw the situation, her astonishment grew even greater.
She saw a woman with a graceful figure, holding tightly onto Yi Zhixie's sleeve. If Yi Zhixie's face hadn't been so grim at that moment, she probably would have been plastered right against him.
"What is this? What's going on?" Shen Xiaoyan asked softly, walking up to Yue Qingxin.
Yue Qingxin shook her head and whispered, "I don't know. As soon as I came out, I saw this lady clinging to Yi Zhixie and refusing to let go. Yi Zhixie wanted to hack her then, but she was quick-witted enough to dodge."
"If she dodged, why didn't she go back?"
"Before Yi Zhixie could even turn around, this lady latched onto him again, grabbing his sleeve and refusing to let go."
Hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan looked again at the woman holding onto Yi Zhixie, silently giving her a thumbs-up in her mind.
Although Yi Zhixie usually wore a cheerful smile, he was, after all, a cultivator and had lived for such a long time. What kind of situation hadn't he seen?
He might be playful with you, but he wasn't necessarily truly happy.
Therefore, not just anyone could get close to him.
"Are you going to let go or not? I'm warning you again, don't force me to kill you," Yi Zhixie said with a sinister expression.
Hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan became even more confused.
What was happening now, was it popular to kill people at the slightest disagreement?
She had originally thought that when the woman heard Yi Zhixie's words, she would immediately let go.
After all, who wouldn't cherish their own life?
But to her surprise, the woman remained motionless, her hands still gripping Yi Zhixie's sleeve tightly.
Because she had her back to Shen Xiaoyan, Shen Xiaoyan couldn't see her face clearly.
But from behind, her clothes didn't seem to be her own, and she wasn't even wearing a belt.
Shen Xiaoyan felt bewildered. Her gaze followed her clothes upwards, and she discovered something else.
And this discovery made Shen Xiaoyan's eyes widen in shock.
This woman's hair was actually different from the women here.
The people here, both men and women, all had long, flowing hair.
Even Shen Xiaoyan herself had a head of lustrous black hair that reached her waist.
But the woman in front of her, her hair was only shoulder-length. She had no hair ornaments on her head, and the tips were lightly curled inwards.
Shen Xiaoyan stared at her hair, but instinctively walked towards her.
Yue Qingxin was also watching the woman and Yi Zhixie. Seeing Shen Xiaoyan walk forward, she was also very surprised.
"Sister, what are you doing?"
Shen Xiaoyan acted as if she hadn't heard her voice and continued to walk forward.
The distance wasn't far. After a few steps, Shen Xiaoyan reached the woman's back.
She reached out and picked up a strand of the woman's hair, examining it carefully.
Indeed, it wasn't that she was looking at it the wrong way.
This hair was truly chestnut brown.
In these past few years, Shen Xiaoyan had met many people, but everyone's hair was black.
Even Yi Zhixie, Na Muxiang, and Fujiwara Shifiei from the Holy Spirit Continent hadn't had any changes in their hair color.
But the woman in front of her clearly had black roots, while the hair below was chestnut brown.
Everything pointed to one conclusion.
This woman, this woman was a transmigrator.
"Mimi, what's wrong?"
Zheng Wei was standing not far from Yi Zhixie. He had found it a bit strange when Shen Xiaoyan walked over, and seeing Shen Xiaoyan lost in thought while holding the woman's hair, he felt something was amiss.
Shen Xiaoyan put down the strand of hair in her hand and gently shook her head.
When the woman heard Zheng Wei's words, she turned around in surprise.
As she turned, she saw Shen Xiaoyan, who was only a fist's distance away.
No matter who it was, they would be startled to see someone so close when they turned around.
However, this woman didn't seem startled at all.
She grabbed Shen Xiaoyan's hand and said excitedly, "Are you a goddess? Can you fly?"
Shen Xiaoyan: ...
Was this lady a chuunibyo?
Shen Xiaoyan withdrew her hand, taking a few steps back while also subtly observing the woman.
Although it was a bit hard to see clearly due to the dim light, Shen Xiaoyan could get a general idea.
At least, it confirmed her earlier thoughts.
Because the woman was wearing a loose white shirt, and underneath it was a black tight-fitting leather outfit.
The shirt was so long that it covered her feet.
When Shen Xiaoyan had looked from behind earlier, she hadn't seen her shoes, but now, from the front, it was easy to see the woman's footwear.
They were a pair of black leather boots, military style.
Finally, Shen Xiaoyan looked at the woman's face. Her face was clean, without heavy makeup.
The woman's appearance was naturally beautiful and refined, with a pair of clear, autumn-like eyes filled with astonishment.
"Sister Goddess, why are you looking at me like that? You haven't answered my question."
After waiting for Shen Xiaoyan's response for a long time, and feeling a little embarrassed by Shen Xiaoyan's scrutinizing gaze, the woman spoke again.
Seeing that the woman's cheeks were actually flushing, Shen Xiaoyan's lips curved into a smile.
Judging by her earlier actions, she really thought the woman was fearless.
But when she turned to face Shen Xiaoyan, she became shy?
If it weren't for her temper, there would only be one other possibility.
Thinking this, Shen Xiaoyan's smile deepened. "May I ask why you are holding onto my little brother, miss?"
The woman looked surprised. "This is Sister Goddess's little brother? You don't look alike at all, but you are both very beautiful."
Yi Zhixie looked at Shen Xiaoyan helplessly but said nothing.
As long as he could get rid of this woman, he would even acknowledge being Shen Xiaoyan's younger brother.
Indeed, doing good deeds was not always a good thing.
"He saved me, and I have nothing to repay him with, except..."
The woman paused here, looked shyly at Yi Zhixie, and then continued, "Except to offer myself in marriage."
"Oh?" Shen Xiaoyan raised an eyebrow. Hadn't they gone out to help with disaster relief? How did they bring back a white lotus?
"How did he save you? Why didn't you go home? Even if you want to repay his kindness, shouldn't you discuss it with your parents first?" Yue Qingxin walked over from behind, speaking as she walked.
"I..."
The woman was somewhat speechless. How could her family be here?
"My name is Lin Xiaowei. My family is all gone, and I am all alone." Lin Xiaowei's voice was very desolate, and her lips drooped slightly, as if she were about to cry at any moment.
Seeing her like this, Yue Qingxin was truly astonished.
She hadn't said anything, just asked a casual question.
Why did Lin Xiaowei look as if she was bullying her?
Moreover, who was she putting on this wronged act for? Did she think anyone among this group would step forward to pity her?
"Miss, I don't think I said anything, did I? Who are you putting on this act for, as if I'm bullying you?"
Yue Qingxin was usually good-tempered.
But that didn't mean she would tolerate someone using her as a prop in front of her.
Lin Xiaowei's lips moved, and she looked at Yue Qingxin as if she wanted to speak but hesitated.
"I'm sorry, I... I didn't mean to."
After speaking, Lin Xiaowei lowered her eyes again, as if afraid that Yue Qingxin would cause trouble for her.
Looking at her like this, Yue Qingxin felt a surge of anger well up in her chest.