Qin Moyu put away the Red Lotus Karmic Fire and was about to change her clothes to find Shen Yebai when she unexpectedly found someone standing in front of her, as if waiting for someone.
This person was a full half a head taller than Qin Moyu, and his appearance was very familiar.
Qin Moyu stared at him for a second: Holy crap, isn't this the villain?
Without saying a word, he turned and ran.
Just kidding, the protagonist can bully him when he's weak, but he's not confident he can beat the main villain.
"Buzz—"
A flash of cold light streaked past, and Qin Moyu slammed on the brakes, quickly backing away to avoid colliding with the flying sword.
A flying sword gleaming with cold light blocked Qin Moyu's path, a blatant threat.
"Things." Mo Yuan stated his purpose directly.
"I didn't buy the box." Qin Moyu raised his hand, and the Red Lotus Karmic Flame bloomed in the air. "Someone is impersonating me."
"Impersonating someone else? How could you possibly know I wanted the box?" Mo Yuan sneered.
“I was there at the time.”
"Then why don't you stand up and expose him?"
Qin Moyu: "..." Can I say I want to watch the show?
I can't explain it anymore.
Qin Moyu clicked his tongue and threw a red lotus fire at Mo Yuan, but it was blocked by a longsword.
When the sword touched the Red Lotus Karmic Fire, a layer of white frost instantly formed on its blade. Mo Yuan grabbed the hilt, and his sword energy shook off the frost. His aura rose steadily, reaching a height that made Qin Moyu tremble with fear.
Just how powerful is this villain?!
For the first time, Qin Moyu felt such a despairing difference in strength. Without hesitation, he began to form hand seals and gather spiritual energy from all directions. Countless red lotus karmic flames appeared out of thin air. In particular, the huge red lotus karmic flame that Qin Moyu condensed in his hand had a terrifying chill that quickly froze everything around him.
A hint of seriousness flashed in Mo Yuan's eyes. He lightly touched the ground with his toes and flew towards Qin Moyu, trying to stop Qin Moyu from condensing that red lotus karmic fire.
Qin Moyu was no pushover either; countless red lotuses rained down on Mo Yuan, slightly slowing his advance.
Taking advantage of the opening, Qin Moyu leaped into the air and hurled the massive Crimson Lotus Flame at Mo Yuan, shouting, "Look! There's a flying pig behind you!"
This sounds familiar.
Mo Yuan was slightly taken aback. His body acted before his mind could react to block the crimson lotus fire, only to find that the crimson lotus was just an illusion. The crimson lotus fire disappeared without a trace as soon as it touched the sword.
Along with him, Yu Lin's figure also disappeared.
—I was actually scammed.
Mo Yuan's narrow eyes narrowed slightly.
Very well, I'll really remember you, Yu Lin.
...
Qin Moyu ran away at the fastest speed he had ever seen in his life, only stopping when he could no longer be caught. He quickly changed into a larger vest, and Yu Lin's messy affairs were no longer his concern.
"How can I see myself reflected in a play?"
Qin Moyu kicked away a pebble in frustration and sighed.
And he ran so fast that he didn't even know where he went.
As the sun slowly set in the west, Qin Moyu leaned against a large tree, unsure whether to feel disappointed or relieved.
Master said that the Red Lotus Karmic Flame is a cold flame that only the Extreme Cold Clan can possess. Every member of the clan is born with the Red Lotus Karmic Flame, but the Extreme Cold Clan has not appeared for a long time. It is really strange that Qin Moyu is wandering outside.
Qin Moyu didn't care what race he belonged to. He was an orphan in his previous life, which made him yearn for family. His master was one in this life, and the fragmented memories in his shattered soul also told him that he had family, perhaps his parents were still alive in this life.
However, the Extreme Cold Clan was too mysterious; even his master didn't know their exact location. The only clue was the far north, but to get there, one needed at least the cultivation level of a Tribulation Transcending cultivator. Qin Moyu was momentarily delighted when the protagonist took out the Crimson Lotus Karmic Flame. It was normal for the protagonist to encounter something that others might not encounter even after a hundred years. However, when the protagonist said it was just a fragment of the Crimson Lotus Karmic Flame, that delight turned into disappointment.
Then Qin Moyu thought about the fates of the families/sects mentioned in those books... well, it's better not to encounter them.
"When will I be able to see you all again..." Qin Moyu reached out, sunlight filtering through his fingers, and he sighed deeply, muttering to himself.
Qin Moyu didn't return to the inn until only a few rays of the setting sun remained, looking as salted as a salted fish.
"Ye Bai—" The voice was particularly mournful, and Qin Moyu leaned towards Shen Ye Bai as if she had no bones.
Shen Yebai, who had been searching for her for a long time, quickly caught her. He smelled a refreshing fragrance that made his heart flutter, but Qin Moyu was oblivious to it and kept complaining while hugging Shen Yebai.
"...How could I be so miserable!"
Qin Moyu couldn't reveal the story of his alternate account, but he could adapt it into a sad tale: "He didn't buy what he wanted at the auction, so he went shopping in a bad mood, and ended up getting lost."
Qin Moyu's words still carried a lot of weight with Shen Yebai, after all, he had indeed done the embarrassing thing of losing himself.
Shen Yebai was both amused and exasperated. His initial tension eased, and he coaxed her helplessly, "Isn't it true that I'm back? Besides, I have a gift for you."
"What gift?" Upon hearing that there was a gift, Qin Moyu immediately stopped pretending to be dead, released Shen Yebai, and looked at him expectantly.
Shen Yebai found himself actually missing the hug from just now.
"I don't know if Mo Yu will like it." Shen Yebai took out a dagger, its simple appearance exactly the same as the one in the auction catalog.
"You went to the auction?" Qin Moyu asked.