Chapter 111: The Ancestor’s Belated Rebellious Phase (38)
Knock, knock—
The courtyard gate was knocked upon.
In the yard, shadows of trees stretched across the ground, a gentle breeze brushed past, and the flowers swayed in the light.
Lou Xingluo rested his hands on the armrests of the rocking chair, eyes lowered as he gazed at the young girl whose eyes were half-closed. He lightly pecked her luscious lips twice. “I’ll go open the door.”
Ling Qiong lifted her eyelids obediently and asked, “May I save the game?”
“Save the game? What’s that?”
“To continue later.”
Lou Xingluo: “……” He shouldn’t have asked.
Rising, Lou Xingluo tidied Ling Qiong’s clothes and hair. “Sit properly.”
Ling Qiong adjusted her posture slightly. After confirming she was settled, Lou Xingluo went to open the door.
Ling Qiong cupped her face in her hands, watching Lou Xingluo’s back, her heart fluttering.
[Sweetheart, spending money in the game feels great.] The voice of Shanshan sounded shyly.
“……”
[It can feel even better. You can have everything you want~]
“……”
Ling Qiong dismissed Shanshan with a lack of funds.
…
“Eldest Young Master, the City Lord requests your presence.”
Outside the courtyard, a disciple came to summon Lou Xingluo to meet the City Lord.
Before Lou Xingluo could respond, a voice came from behind, “The City Lord wants to see him personally. No need to trouble your Eldest Young Master with another trip.”
“Jiang He, close the door.”
Jiang He appeared from nowhere, slammed the door shut, glared at Lou Xingluo, then disappeared back into the yard.
Lou Xingluo: “……”
The disciple outside: “……”
Lou Xingluo did not open the door again and returned to the courtyard. “Has Jiang He been here all along?”
“Probably.”
“Then just now…” Didn’t she see everything?
“Seeing is seeing. So what?” Ling Qiong’s eyes twinkled as she tugged at his sleeve. “Are you shy?”
“……”
And aren’t you?
Lou Xingluo glanced at Ling Qiong’s expression.
Alright.
She probably isn’t.
The City Lord soon arrived in person with a group of attendants. His gaze swept over the courtyard.
The courtyard was the same, but everything inside…
Each tree, each flower, every scene and stone exuded an aura of wealth.
Ling Qiong lounged lazily in the rocking chair, holding a white jade teacup, sipping delicately.
Upon seeing him enter, she raised her hand in greeting. “Greetings, City Lord.”
“……”
He was far from well.
…
“Why does the City Lord want to see me?” Lou Xingluo’s tone was cold, not even addressing him as father.
The City Lord withdrew his gaze. “You should have heard about what’s happening outside.”
Lou Xingluo lowered his eyes. “I haven’t left the courtyard for days. I’m unaware of what’s happening outside.”
The City Lord: “……”
Lou Xingluo’s indifferent attitude made the City Lord uncomfortable.
If he had been loud and confrontational, it would have been easier to handle.
Even though the City Lord knew Lou Xingluo was aware, he couldn’t directly expose him now.
Because what he said was true—since surrendering the Golden Dragon, Lou Xingluo hadn’t stepped outside.
The City Lord’s purpose was simple.
He wanted Lou Xingluo to deal with the beasts outside and quell the unrest among the people.
Ling Qiong asked curiously, “City Lord, are you begging him?”
As Ling Qiong spoke, Lou Xingluo swallowed his retort and stood quietly to the side.
The City Lord: “……”
If he had any other options, he wouldn’t be here now.
Ling Qiong clicked her tongue. “If you were begging, City Lord, you really need to learn how to beg properly.”
Does she look like a tool to be moved about at will?
Do you even deserve him?!
Not at all!!
The City Lord’s eyes darkened. “He is from Fankong City. With the city in its current state, doesn’t he bear responsibility?”
“If you hadn’t snatched his dragon, none of this would have happened.” Ling Qiong shrugged. “It’s not like I held your head and forced you to steal it, right?”
“……” The City Lord’s face turned pale and flushed in turns.
Ling Qiong’s lips curved into a half-smile, “Don’t you righteous types always say, you reap what you sow?”
“City Lord, you caused these problems yourself. You should take responsibility.” She clenched her fist encouragingly.
The City Lord: “……”
…
“What do you want to do?”
The beasts outside were strange and powerful—it was impossible to handle them.
If only Lou Xingluo took the divine beast…
After much thought, the City Lord chose to compromise.
Ling Qiong said slowly, “City Lord, that’s not right. It’s not what we want, it’s what you want.”
“To deal with the beasts outside and pacify the people.”
“He’s not the Young Lord; there’s no need for him to take on that responsibility. Your Young Lord should be quite capable. Why not send him instead?” She offered the City Lord an innocent smile.
“……”
The City Lord’s anger flared within.
He suppressed his fury. “Once this is over, I will restore him to Young Lord!”
“No need. The Young Lord isn’t worthy of my darling.” Ling Qiong tapped the jade cup lightly, eyes shifting playfully as she dragged out the tone, “Why don’t you just give up the position of City Lord?”
“What did you say?”
Lou Xingluo looked at Ling Qiong in surprise.
“City Lord.” Ling Qiong’s smile was bright and bold, “I want him to sit in that seat. Any problem with that?”
…
The City Lord’s voice rose several tones, almost breaking, “You’re dreaming!”
Restoring the Young Lord was acceptable.
But the position of City Lord? Was she mad?
“Fine, I’m dreaming.” Ling Qiong said decisively. “Jiang He, see the guest out.”
City Lord: “……”
Isn’t this supposed to be his territory?
Jiang He appeared silently, respectfully gesturing ‘please,’ nearly causing the City Lord to explode with rage on the spot.
…
The City Lord couldn’t accept Ling Qiong’s terms.
Lou Xingluo gave off the air that Ling Qiong was in charge and said nothing.
He was helpless deep down; he had no right to speak.
The City Lord refused the terms and nearly came to blows.
Before a fight could break out, the Golden Dragon stirred first.
Ling Qiong waved her folding fan with a smile. “City Lord, why don’t you deal with the trouble you invited first?”
The girl emphasized the word ‘invited.’
The Golden Dragon was taken by him; now it was unruly, nearly tearing apart the City Lord’s mansion—a real problem.
City Lord: “……”
He left with a dark expression.
Lou Xingluo asked, “Do you think he’ll really agree to you?”
“He doesn’t want Fankong City to be destroyed. He’ll come begging you eventually.” Ling Qiong lay back. “Just wait and see.”
“……”
Lou Xingluo was silent for a moment, then asked, “Did you do all this?”
Ling Qiong sighed meaningfully, “Destined by fate, inevitable.” Mine!
Don’t be fooled by his strength—it’s all thanks to my spending.
Lou Xingluo: “???”
Can you speak human?
…
Night fell.
Lou Xingluo lay awake in bed, lost in thought.
Moonlight streamed through the window, draping the room in silvery frost.
Suddenly, a shadow slipped in. Before Lou Xingluo could rise, he was pressed back down, the girl’s unique fragrance intoxicating and seductive.
“You…” Lou Xingluo’s eyes widened. “Why are you in my room?”
“I want to load a save.”
Lou Xingluo was puzzled, not understanding. “What? Load a save?”
“I’ll teach you.”
“???”
Outside, the night breeze blew gently, and the moonlight was soft.
——End of “All Gold Spent” segment——
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