Following the attendant out, Shen Xiaoyan looked around and noticed that all the private rooms in the auction house were empty. She realized this because all the doors to the private rooms were open.
After leaving the auction house, she found that it was a dark and windy night, with no stars visible. Shen Xiaoyan sneered and said to Zheng Wei beside her, "With this kind of weather, isn't it perfect for robbing and killing?"
Hearing Shen Xiaoyan, Zheng Wei smiled helplessly and asked, "Do you want to rob someone?"
Shen Xiaoyan chuckled, "With just me, Little Arm, and Little Leg, who else could we rob? I was just thinking, if someone suffered a huge loss tonight, would they impulsively go out and rob someone? After all, comparing oneself to others can drive one mad, right?"
Without Shen Xiaoyan needing to say more, Zheng Wei instantly understood who she was referring to. After thinking for a moment, Zheng Wei still offered a sensible suggestion, "I think even if that person had the intention, they wouldn't have the guts. After all, someone who is injured internally still needs to go back and recuperate properly."
Hearing Zheng Wei, Shen Xiaoyan couldn't help but burst into laughter. Zheng Wei's words were indeed too funny. It was easy to imagine that Yan Rulie would be so angry tonight that he would spit blood. This was a small lesson for him, for daring to set his sights on her and Shen Xiaoming back then. If Yan Rulie knew that his misfortune tonight was entirely due to his own malicious intentions, he might just spit out a basin of blood from anger.
Upon returning to their lodgings, Shen Xiaoyan and the others returned to their respective rooms. However, with Xi He and the other two ticking time bombs around, Shen Xiaoyan couldn't rest easy leaving Shen Xiaoming to sleep alone. Although she didn't take Xi He and the other two seriously, she still couldn't afford any mistakes. Back in Da Chu, it was because she paid too little attention to Shen Xiaoming that he ran off alone and encountered such misfortune. Now, she was determined to keep a close eye on Shen Xiaoming, not allowing any danger to approach him, not even a bit.
Therefore, in the end, Zheng Wei slept with Shen Xiaoming, Mi Le Fo slept with Lin Xin, and Shen Xiaoyan slept with Zhen Lingrong. As for Xi He and the other two, no one paid them any extra attention. Xi He and the other two watched as the living room suddenly emptied, and they were so angry they rolled their eyes. The residence was not large to begin with, and there were only a few bedrooms. Three rooms had already been occupied, leaving only one bedroom on the first floor. Fortunately, Xi Yin was more sensible. He took out a bed from his spatial ring and placed it in the living room, then took out bedding and said while setting it up, "You guys go sleep in the rooms. I can make do here for the night." In reality, as cultivators, it was not a big deal if they didn't sleep. However, after so many years, the habit was not easily discarded. Even if they couldn't sleep, lying on the bed and resting with their eyes closed was still very good.
Perhaps it was because too much had happened today, but Shen Xiaoyan felt her mind swimming as soon as she lay down. She glanced at Zhen Lingrong, who had already closed her eyes beside her, and then closed her own. About half an hour later, Shen Xiaoyan's breathing had become long and steady. It was then that Zhen Lingrong opened her eyes. She gazed at Shen Xiaoyan's sleeping face for a long time before saying silently, "No matter what secrets my Xiaoyan has, mother will protect you well. Anyone who dares to harm you, mother will send them to heaven." Although no sound was made, the words were spoken with immense power. Even without hearing it, Shen Xiaoyan sensed the different aura around her. However, when she groggily opened her eyes, she only saw Zhen Lingrong's calm sleeping face. Looking at Zhen Lingrong's motionless posture and then thinking about her own appearance in bed after falling asleep, Shen Xiaoyan felt like covering her face. They were mother and daughter, so similar in other aspects, why was this one thing so different? Shen Xiaoyan was pondering this when she soon fell asleep again.
It felt as if she had just closed her eyes before opening them again. When Shen Xiaoyan woke up, she felt refreshed and energetic. Knowing that she had slept soundly through the night without any dreams, Shen Xiaoyan's mood was excellent. As she was sitting on the bed and stretching, she saw Zhen Lingrong enter with a basin of water. Seeing her sitting on the bed with a hint of sleepiness on her face, Zhen Lingrong smiled and said, "You're awake, come and wash up. Ah Wei is already making breakfast downstairs." Hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan stopped daydreaming, put on her clothes, and got out of bed. After washing up and tidying herself, Shen Xiaoyan was about to leave when Zhen Lingrong stopped her. "Don't rush off. Mother has something for you." Hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan turned around in surprise. What did she have for her? Puzzled, she looked at Zhen Lingrong, only to see a flash of white light in her hand. When she looked closer, she saw a plate of white cloth in Zhen Lingrong's hand. Shen Xiaoyan raised an eyebrow, "What is this?" Zhen Lingrong smiled brilliantly, "You'll know when you open it and see." Hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan no longer spoke. She reached out, took the plate, and opened it directly. However, after lifting the white cloth, she discovered that inside was a bright red dress. This was a true bright red, vastly different from the dark color of the "Wind and Rain Immortal Green" from last night. Although the "Wind and Rain Immortal Green" looked red at first glance, the red was somewhat dark, making people feel a bit suppressed. But this one in her hand was different; it was a genuine red. It was not so dull as to make people feel suppressed, nor was it so bright as to make people feel frivolous. The moment Shen Xiaoyan saw this dress, she was overjoyed. She truly loved it. When she unfolded the dress, she realized it was a "Wide-Sleeved Immortal Flowing Robe."
Zhen Lingrong naturally did not miss the joy in Shen Xiaoyan's eyes. Seeing that Shen Xiaoyan liked it, she quickly urged, "If you like it, go and try it on. See if it fits." Hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan looked up at Zhen Lingrong. Seeing the anticipation in her eyes, she knew this must have been something she prepared for her overnight. If she didn't wear it, Zhen Lingrong would be very upset, right? Thinking this, Shen Xiaoyan took the dress and went behind the glass screen. In just a moment, Shen Xiaoyan reappeared from behind the glass screen. This "Wide-Sleeved Immortal Flowing Robe" had a cinched waist design, making the wearer appear to have a slender waist that could be held with one hand. The lower part was somewhat similar to the pleated skirts she wore in her previous life, but the pleats were wider apart. And because of the special fabric of this dress, the pleats were not truly folded together; it was simply gathered at the top, causing it to drape. Shen Xiaoyan looked at the hem of the dress and could almost imagine that if there were wind, this dress, gently blown by the wind, would truly look like clouds of heaven entwined around her legs, so beautiful that one couldn't look away. Coupled with the wrapped design of the upper body and the wide sleeves, it made the wearer appear even more ethereal. Shen Xiaoyan shyly touched the sleeves, her joy evident. This was the first time someone had given her such a beautiful dress.
"Is this very expensive?" Shen Xiaoyan asked hesitantly. Although she didn't know the material, judging by its appearance, it was much better than the "Wind and Rain Immortal Green" that was auctioned yesterday. "As long as my daughter looks good in it, even the stars in the sky are not worth much," Zhen Lingrong said, lifting her chin slightly. Hearing Zhen Lingrong say this, Shen Xiaoyan actually felt a little blush. Honestly, Zhen Lingrong speaking like this was truly domineering. Shen Xiaoyan touched the dress made of unknown material and suddenly thought of something. "I remember, yesterday's 'Wind and Rain Immortal Green' was red, right?" Zhen Lingrong nodded, "It was red, is there a problem?" Looking at Zhen Lingrong's innocent gaze, Shen Xiaoyan felt for a moment that she was overthinking things, but was she really overthinking? Zhen Lingrong did not give Shen Xiaoyan a chance to continue thinking. She pulled Shen Xiaoyan and they went downstairs.
Downstairs, Zheng Wei and the others were already sitting at the dining table waiting to eat. Seeing Shen Xiaoyan and Zhen Lingrong walk down arm in arm, they all looked at Shen Xiaoyan in amazement. The reason was simple: the dress Shen Xiaoyan was wearing today was too beautiful. Setting aside the style, just the fabric alone made people feel that it was much better than the "Wind and Rain Immortal Green" that sold for hundreds of thousands yesterday. Zheng Wei looked at Shen Xiaoyan's dress for a while, then looked at Zhen Lingrong thoughtfully. Shen Xiaoyan naturally noticed his actions. Seeing this, she knew she was indeed not overthinking. Even Zheng Wei could see it now; Zhen Lingrong had clearly done this intentionally. Long Xuan had spent so much crystal currency and effort yesterday to finally win the "Wind and Rain Immortal Green," and with her personality, she would definitely find a way to wear it today. However, under these circumstances, without professional embroiderers to make the dress, even if a dress could be made, it would certainly not be to her satisfaction. At this juncture, Zhen Lingrong presented such a dress for Shen Xiaoyan to wear, purely to slap Long Xuan in the face, right? Although she felt that Zhen Lingrong's approach was a bit childish, but in any case, Zhen Lingrong was doing it for her own good, so she would not be overly critical.
She didn't look at Xi He and the other two sitting there; weren't their eyes about to pop out? Among them, Xi Jin's gaze was the most unbearable to her. What kind of look was Xi Jin giving? It was as if she had stolen something from her, but this was clearly given to her by Zhen Lingrong. Even if Zhen Lingrong didn't give it to her, she wouldn't give it to Xi Jin, letting it gather dust in her spatial ring. Where did Xi Jin's look of endless grievance come from? Her thought process... Shen Xiaoyan thought for a moment and finally shook her head. Alright, she was indeed the mother of Xi He, and their thought processes were the same. As for Xi Yin, as a man, he didn't have much feeling about this matter. In his opinion, it was just a dress, what was there to fight over? What he cared about was why Shen Xiaoyan and the other two could eat with Zhen Lingrong and the elders, while the three of them had to sit on one side and watch? Lin Xin's words from earlier were still echoing in his ears, making his face burn with pain. He had merely wanted to sit down and eat since the food was ready, but Lin Xin had sternly said that it wasn't a place for him to sit. Why could Zheng Wei, that pale-faced man, sit there, but he couldn't? Was it just because Zheng Wei was Shen Xiaoyan's husband? Humph, Xi Yin withdrew his gaze and said dissatisfiedly to Xi He, "Mother, I want to eat." He didn't know what Zheng Wei and Shen Xiaoming put in their cooking, but the aroma filled the entire house, making him hungrier and hungrier. At this moment, he felt like his front was sticking to his back from hunger.
Xi He heard Xi Yin's voice and also withdrew her gaze. Seeing Xi Jin still staring at the dress on Shen Xiaoyan's body, she gently patted her shoulder and said, "Little Jin, don't look. All of this will be yours in the future." Of course, she didn't say the last sentence. She wasn't a fool. If she said such things, she suspected that Lin Xin and Mi Le Fo would be the first to kill them to prevent future trouble, let alone others. She had seen everything that happened last night clearly. The brocade box Mi Le Fo was holding was given by Shen Xiaoyan. After he left with the brocade box, Lin Xin then said he had an auction item. As a result, that auction item turned out to be a longevity grass. Such a good thing, and Lin Xin and Mi Le Fo would allow Shen Xiaoyan to auction it off, which could only mean one thing: Shen Xiaoyan must still have some of it. This was probably why Lin Xin and the two of them had such a gentle attitude towards Shen Xiaoyan and the others. Even if it were her, with such a lure, she would be willing to treat Shen Xiaoyan well. However, this kindness could not last forever. Once she obtained the good things she wanted, Shen Xiaoyan would be of no use. And Lin Xin and Mi Le Fo, as elders of Chang Qiu Hall, should see this more clearly than she did? Therefore, what was a dress? As long as she got the longevity grass in Shen Xiaoyan's hands, how many dresses could she not buy in the future?
Xi He thought this and couldn't help but feel a bit smug. However, she didn't realize that her appearance had already fallen into the eyes of Shen Xiaoyan and the others, and also into Xi Jin's eyes. Shen Xiaoyan and the others glanced at her as if she were a clown and then withdrew their gaze. As for Xi Jin, her gaze towards Xi He carried a hint of disgust.