The handsome male protector arrived at the entrance of Jin Garden, intending to ask someone to announce his arrival, but unexpectedly, he saw this scene from afar.
A pretty girl of about fourteen or fifteen, dressed in a white shirt, with long bangs covering her eyebrows and revealing a pair of big, dark eyes, her hair simply tied up with a red ribbon, looked nothing like an ordinary girl. Her strange attire was full of spirit. At this moment, she was looking up and stroking the tree trunk with a sentimental expression. Beside her, the mute servant was slightly bent over, gesturing with his hands, his expression respectful.
That is...
Even with his countless conquests, Hua Yunfeng couldn't help but be stunned. It wasn't that the girl was stunningly beautiful, but rather that she possessed a rare and pure quality that was indescribable without the words "ice and snow."
He quickly came to his senses, filled with confusion.
Jin Garden is the residence of successive leaders of the sect. It is surrounded by secret guards personally controlled by the leaders. No unauthorized personnel are allowed to enter without the leader's permission. Even if one wants to see someone, a mute servant must announce their arrival. Apart from the leader, no one else is known to live there. Now, the mute servant is being so respectful to a little girl. So, this little girl must be...
Cult Leader!
Hua Yunfeng suddenly turned around, dodged past the door, wiped his sweat, and looked annoyed.
The cult leader's disguise skills are so superb! She can impersonate a grown man or an old man so convincingly that even the Silver Protector, who is most skilled in disguise, couldn't tell the difference! No wonder the old cult leader never mentioned taking on disciples, and the cult leader refused to show her true face. It turns out she is actually a delicate young girl!
Unwittingly uncovering this enormous secret, he was shocked. He immediately looked around and cursed inwardly, wondering if the guards had seen him. This matter must not be revealed, or it would be dangerous. Thinking of the methods Jin had used to deal with Master Fu the day before, he broke out in a cold sweat. Indeed, the most poisonous heart is a woman's. This seemingly innocent and cute girl was so ruthless and merciless!
However, he was also secretly pleased with this discovery; although the young cult leader was ruthless, she was quite beautiful...
Thinking of that girl, as fresh as water and as beautiful as a flower, Hua Yunfeng couldn't help but smile, his mood improved, and he quickly walked back.
At this moment, Jin was completely unaware of all this and was hurrying back with a pile of dates in his arms, because he suddenly remembered that he had sent a notice of discussion to the four protectors last night.
Pointing to the clothes, I tried them on my clumsy wife
"Does the cult leader mean to send people to monitor the Jiang family?" he asked in surprise.
“Not bad.” Jin nodded.
The four guardians looked at each other, overjoyed. Their leader had finally come to his senses. Seizing the Jiang family's treasure and dominating the martial world was something many people dreamed of, and with the strength of the Thousand Hands Sect, it might not be impossible.
If you actually saw that treasure, you wouldn't think that way. Jin is too lazy to correct their misunderstandings; let these idiots have their fun.
He pondered for a moment and instructed Protector Hua Yunfeng: "I'll leave this matter to Protector Hua. Send a few people with good lightness skills to keep a close eye on the group of people outside the Jiang family compound. Report back immediately if there's any movement, but don't disturb them... Protector Hua?"
The three guardians were somewhat surprised.
What's this kid up to? Jin was both confused and annoyed. "I don't deny I'm handsome, but I'm dressed up as my master, that old man. There's no reason for you to admire and worship me to the point of staring blankly. That look... disgusting!" Jin thought. "I've never been this nauseating even in front of the most famous courtesan in the capital. You pretty boy protector, aren't you always chasing women? Why are you staring at an old man like that today? I'm neither a woman nor do I have that kind of fetish. You've got some nerve!"
Fortunately, Hua Yunfeng came to his senses in time, coughed, and laughed: "Master, this plan is brilliant. As the saying goes, 'The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.' That person is monitoring Jiang Xiaohu only for the Jiang family's treasure. Our Thousand Hands Sect doesn't need to make a fuss. When the time comes, we can reap the benefits."
Seeing that the handsome male protector's gaze was getting increasingly strange, Jin Huanlai felt a chill run down his spine. He almost wondered if a flower had grown on his face. He couldn't make a scene in front of everyone, so he could only give a few quick instructions and end the meeting. Damn it, if he looked at that gaze again, this leader would definitely beat someone up!
This feeling of depression didn't subside much until he stepped through the gates of Jin Garden.
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Qiu Lingling picked up a date and fed it to Jin Huanlai, blinking, "You've been very happy these past few days."
You know?
"Of course I know."
Jin couldn't help but laugh: "Because I found an interesting guy to be my friend."
“My friend,” Qiu Lingling paused for a moment, then looked up at her, “is he alright?”
Jin casually remarked, "Not bad, very thick-skinned."
Qiu Lingling pouted and suddenly turned away.
Jin, puzzled, pulled her hair: "Little girl?"
"I'm not a little girl!" Qiu Lingling said angrily, pushing his hand away.
"Alright, alright, you're not a little girl anymore, you're a young lady," Jin said, suppressing a laugh and unusually good-natured, "What's wrong?"
"I am your friend." Her eyes were slightly red and brimming with tears.
The little girl was actually angry about this? Could she be jealous? Jin realized what was going on and laughed, "Yes, you're a little kid, but I'm all grown up, I need to make some big friends too."
Seeing him smile, Qiu Lingling became even angrier and grabbed his arm: "Isn't it all the same? Don't want him!"
“He’s a man, and men should be friends with men,” Jin said, crossing his arms. “Now that I have a big friend, I won’t forget about the little one. I’ll take you to see him tonight, and then you can decide if you want to, okay?”
“It’s a man,” Qiu Lingling wiped away her tears, thought for a moment, and said, “Okay.”
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Inside the dilapidated earth god temple, a dim lamp hung in the corner, and a table of food and wine was set out. A handsome man in white was already sitting in front of the table.
He beckoned to Qiu Lingling, his smile carrying a hidden meaning: "Little girl, come sit with me."
Qiu Lingling said unhappily, "I'm not a little girl."
He paused, then suppressed a laugh and corrected himself, "Yes, I misspoke. May I ask your name, young lady?"
"My name is Qiu Lingling." Seeing his gentle demeanor, Qiu Lingling's impression of him improved considerably. She looked him over for a moment, then blinked. "You're very handsome."
"Pretty boy." Jin snorted and sat down opposite him.
Jiang Xiaohu smiled brightly and reached out to pull her: "It's right to tell the truth. You should always do this from now on. Lingling, come and sit with your brother Jiang."
Jin pulled her down onto a chair next to him and said, "Go find your girls, don't get any ideas."
Qiu Lingling was puzzled. Looking at the table full of food and drinks, she asked Jiang Xiaohu, "Are you treating us to this?"
“It wasn’t me who invited you, it was him who invited me,” Jiang Xiaohu said, looking at Jin Huanlai with a serious expression. “When you make friends with rich people, of course you can’t spend money yourself. You see, he’s always the one who pays.”
Qiu Lingling thought for a moment and said, "You're really smart."
Jin almost fell to the ground. What kind of conversation is this? It's completely illogical. Shamelessness is called being smart? Are you out of your mind?
Jiang Xiaohu clapped his hands and laughed: "That's right, Lingling is the smartest. She dares to speak the truth. Only a fool would pay for the meal herself."
Qiu Lingling blinked, looked at Jin Huanlai beside her, and smiled, looking just like a pretty little fox.
Jin returned expressionlessly, picked up his chopsticks and angrily ate some food. One was a shameless fellow, and the other was a traitorous idiot. Fortunately, this leader is normal and can't be bothered with you two.
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"My dear, can you drink alcohol?"
Qiu Lingling said happily, "I can."
Jiang Xiaohu laughed: "Old Jin doesn't drink. Brother Jiang was just worried that drinking alone wouldn't be enjoyable. It's rare to have you with me. What kind of wine do you like to drink?"
Qiu Lingling took the wine pot and poured a cup: "We only have Zhuyeqing wine here."
Jiang Xiaohu asked in surprise, "You know?"
“I can smell it.”
“So you’re an expert. Old Jin found a treasure,” Jiang Xiaohu said, propping her chin on her hand and looking at her for a while before suddenly laughing. “How old are you?”
Qiu Lingling said, "It'll be fifteen soon."
Jiang Xiaohu blinked: "A fifteen-year-old girl is old enough to get married. Will you marry me?"
Jin grabbed the empty cup and smashed it without hesitation.
Jiang Xiaohu reached out and caught it: "Is she your wife?"
Jin was furious: "You're fucking crazy!"
Jiang Xiaohu laughed happily: "That's right. She's not your wife. She'll get married sooner or later, and then you won't be able to control her anymore. What if she gets bullied in someone else's house? You might as well give her to me."
Jin Huanlai was stunned for a long time, then muttered, "A poor boy should support himself first!"
Qiu Lingling looked at Jiang Xiaohu and asked, "What's your name?"
"Jiang Xiaohu."
"So you're Jiang Xiaohu."
Jiang Xiaohu became interested: "You've heard of it?"
Qiu Lingling said, "I've heard my wet nurse mention you."
Jiang Xiaohu picked up her wine glass: "What did she say?"
Qiu Lingling rolled her eyes: "She said that Jiang Xiaohu is the most useless person in the world, a bastard. If I don't listen to her, I'll end up like him when I grow up and will be kicked out of the house."
Jiang Xiaohu spat out a mouthful of wine.
Jin raised his eyebrows and patted his arm: "Poor kid, you're famous now."
Jiang Xiaohu put down her wine glass, wiped her mouth, and said with a wry smile, "My dear Lingling, sometimes you don't have to tell the whole truth."
Qiu Lingling just smiled.
Jiang Xiaohu sighed and looked at her seriously: "Yes, I am that useless Jiang Xiaohu. Miss Lingling, would you be willing to marry me?"
"Wife?"
"Your mother is your father's wife, so you can be my wife too. Live with me, we'll eat together and play together, okay?"
“Oh, I see,” Qiu Lingling said, seemingly understanding, pointing at Jin Huanlai, “I’m his wife.”
Jin came back to spray.
Jiang Xiaohu suppressed a laugh, gestured with chopsticks, and glanced at her sideways: "Being a wife means sleeping together and sharing a blanket."
Qiu Lingling nodded: "Yes, I'll sleep with him."
Jin almost fainted: "You..."
Jiang Xiaohu laughed loudly: "So you found such an adorable little wife!"
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Jin realized that bringing the little girl to see Jiang Xiaohu was a huge mistake. With a stern face, he quickly pulled out a roll of things and threw it on the table: "Here's what you wanted."
This move successfully diverted Jiang Xiaohu's attention. He stopped laughing, reached out and unfolded the thing, one sheet after another, as thin as cicada wings: "Why are there three sheets?"
"I'll keep it." Jin casually picked up one back. "My disguise skills are a little lacking. It's rare to make such a satisfactory mask, so I should keep one as a souvenir."
Jiang Xiaohu nodded and put the remaining two bills into his pocket: "Thank you."
Jin Huanlai's eyes gleamed: "Your swordsmanship is so superb..."
"Why haven't you made a move yet?" Jiang Xiaohu smiled bitterly, poured himself a glass of wine, and drank it down. "I don't even know who my enemy is."