Chapter 100: The Ancestor’s Belated Rebellion (27)

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Lou Xingluo didn’t remember when he had fallen asleep. When he woke up, the sky was already bright.

He wanted to raise his hand to rub his brow and vaguely felt the weight on his arm, so he looked down.

The little girl was quietly lying in his arms, sound asleep.

Somehow, the quilt was covering both of them, and her leg was still resting on top of him.

Lou Xingluo’s mind went blank with a buzz.

Outside the window, the distant noise of the street drifted in—the lively, bustling atmosphere of the human world.

He hadn’t yet figured out what to do when the person in his arms woke up first.

She lifted her head, glanced at him drowsily, then buried her face back against him, even nuzzling him a little.

Lou Xingluo: “……”

Encountering something like this so early in the morning, only two words flashed through his mind—this is over.

He exhaled and said, “If you’re awake, get up.”

He wanted to get up, but Ling Qiong was holding him, and her leg was pressing on him. How could he move?

“I’m not awake,” the little girl murmured, “I can still sleep.”

“Not awake and you’re talking?”

Ling Qiong lifted her head, her eyes sparkling softly as she said, “I’m afraid if I wake up and realize this was a dream, you’ll disappear.”

Lou Xingluo was momentarily stunned.

Wasn’t there something a little off about that?

Ling Qiong said softly, “To make sure I’m not dreaming, Lou Xingluo, you have to kiss me.”

“……”

Lou Xingluo calmly moved her aside and slipped out from under the quilt.

A fleeting night’s dream—it really was just a dream.

No way would Shan Shan be so generous with such a gift!

Ling Qiong lay on the quilt murmuring quietly, “If you don’t want to kiss, then don’t... Wait until I get my card, Daddy, then I can do whatever I want!”

Her muttering was so soft that Lou Xingluo, whose mind was already in a mess, barely caught the words.

After her muttering, she yawned and sat at the edge of the bed.

“I’m hungry.”

“Given your cultivation, you shouldn’t need to eat…”

Ling Qiong interrupted, “I’m hungry.”

“...I’ll go get you something to eat, you wash up first.” Lou Xingluo took the chance to leave.

Staying here, he didn’t know what to say—it was awkward.

…

Lou Xingluo returned with breakfast. Ling Qiong had already changed into a bright crimson outfit, vibrant and full of youthful energy.

The color wasn’t very different, but the embroidery was distinct—obviously not the one she wore yesterday.

She was standing by the window, looking down.

“Come eat.”

Lou Xingluo called her.

Ling Qiong turned, the hem of her skirt drawing an arc through the air.

Lou Xingluo had never been particularly close with Ling Qiong before; all her meals were prepared by Jiang He, so he didn’t know she was very picky about food.

Looking at the few things Ling Qiong picked out...

This breakfast was so meager, they might as well just have porridge.

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Lou Xingluo: “Last night...”

After a moment with no response, Ling Qiong tilted her head, puzzled: “What’s wrong?”

Her calm and nonchalant expression was as if nothing had happened yesterday.

Lou Xingluo didn’t know how to begin.

“Nothing...” He pushed his portion toward her. “When did you arrange to meet Lou Lingyu?”

“In the evening.” Ling Qiong bit her spoon. “Do you think you can beat him?”

Lou Xingluo: “Are you worried I can’t?”

“…A little.” Then I’ll have to come rescue you.

“If I can’t win, will you give up this plan?”

“No way.” Ling Qiong patted her chest confidently. “I can save you! Don’t worry, I’m very professional!”

Rescue, then!

Lou Xingluo: “……”

Lou Xingluo: “Lou Lingyu won’t beat me.”

“That’s good.” Ling Qiong nodded contentedly, took a sip of porridge, then suddenly asked, “Where’s your snake?”

He hadn’t seen it last night.

Now it was nowhere in sight.

If it had been there, the little one wouldn’t have been so scared last night.

“To keep an eye on Lou Lingyu.”

Ling Qiong gave him a knowing look and resumed eating.

…

Lou Lingyu arrived at the designated dock at the appointed time.

The area was deserted, only the sound of the wind blowing over the river.

“Young Lord, everything is ready.” Someone ran out from the shadows, whispering.

Lou Lingyu nodded and motioned for the men to take their positions.

He certainly didn’t trust a stranger.

Whether they truly wanted to trade or had other intentions, in Fankong City, they all never returned.

After half an incense stick’s time.

“Hey.”

Lou Lingyu turned toward the voice.

On a boat near the dock, a light was on, and the girl holding a lantern waved at him.

Lou Lingyu: “……”

Damn it!

When did she get on the boat?

He instinctively scanned the surroundings, then retracted his gaze, face grim, and walked toward the dock.

Ling Qiong was leaning on the ship’s railing. “Did you bring everything I asked for?”

Lou Lingyu tugged at the pouch at his waist. “Where’s the person?”

Ling Qiong bent down and then struggled to pull someone up. “Here.”

Lou Xingluo looked fainted.

Lou Lingyu examined closely and confirmed it was Lou Xingluo. “How do we trade?”

“Come aboard.” Ling Qiong tapped the railing, smiling sweetly. “Cash for goods.”

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Lou Lingyu: “……”

He thought the trade would happen on the dock, but Ling Qiong had brought a whole boat.

Now he was stuck.

He figured his people were probably fine, so he chose to board.

As soon as he stepped on, he realized the boat was moving.

“What do you mean by this?”

Ling Qiong tied Lou Xingluo to a nearby pillar and said confidently, “This is Fankong City’s territory, and they’re not friendly toward me, so I have to be cautious. Don’t worry, we’re just moving a bit farther away to be safe.”

She added a gentle, obedient smile.

Lou Lingyu: “……”

The boat left the dock, the river breeze bringing a chill.

Back at the dock, Lou Lingyu’s men watched the boat depart, exchanging looks.

“What now?”

This wasn’t what they agreed on—no such scene was planned.

“The ones who can swim, follow,” one quickly ordered. “Signal us immediately if there’s trouble. You find a boat and keep up.”

“Yes.”

They scattered immediately.

“No...where’s the boat?” Someone suddenly shouted, pointing at the river.

The boat that was just visible suddenly disappeared.

It wasn’t far enough to be out of sight.

They abandoned hiding and rushed to the shore, scanning the river.

“……”

They were doomed!

They’d lost the Young Lord!!

“What do we do?”

“Quick, notify the City Lord.”

…

The City Lord had been busy with the Kirin Map these days, searching everywhere for Lou Xingluo, with no time to deal with Lou Lingyu’s affairs.

So when his men reported, he just assumed Lou Lingyu was causing trouble in the city again and didn’t want to get involved, sending someone to find the steward instead.

After all, the steward usually cleaned up his mess.

“City Lord, the Young Lord is missing!” the reporting disciple stopped the City Lord, sounding anxious.

“What did you say?”

———End of the Void of All Things———

Lou Lingyu: Do I still have a chance?

Ling Qiong: Hee hee hee, just spend money.

The Little Fairy: Hee hee hee, tickets work too.