Later, because the family was too poor, they had to sell me. But I was lucky to meet you; otherwise, I might have been sold to a brothel!” Joyer smiled faintly, clutching her embroidered handkerchief.
“So you’re an orphan too! How about we create an orphanage for ourselves?” Lan Lingling asked, holding Joyer’s hand. This was the dean’s dream, and she was determined to fulfill it, even in ancient times.
“You, are you human or ghost? If you’re human, make a sound; if you’re a ghost, leave! This is a human place. Otherwise, don’t blame me for splashing dog’s blood on you! How can someone come out at night to scare people?”
“What do you say!” The person coldly laughed again, and before Lan Ling’er could blink, he suddenly appeared right in front of her.
Oh my god! So scary! Lan Ling’er covered her heart, breathing heavily. How could he be so fast? Could he have some grievance he wants me to help him redress? But why me!
Lan Ling’er rolled her eyes, not daring to look at his feet that seemed not to touch the ground.
“Hey!”
Stop rolling your eyes, or I can’t guarantee this sword won’t gouge them out!” He waved his sword in front of Lan Ling’er’s eyes, threatening her.
Lan Ling’er quickly covered her eyes and retreated ten meters.
“Hey! Open your eyes, or I’ll kill this girl!” He gripped Xi’er’s shoulder with one hand, holding the sword in the other.
“Damn bastard! You say one thing, then the opposite! You’re a genius—born idiot, lovely—but pitiful! If you have the ability, just kill me! I’ve never been afraid of anyone!” Lan Ling’er clenched her fists; if it weren’t for Xi’er, she would have chopped him into pieces.
“Didn’t expect you to be so tough!” He laughed, releasing his grip on Xi’er and pushing her aside.
“Mind your own business! What are you looking at? Never seen a beautiful woman?” Lan Ling’er glared at him.
Anyway, not fearing death, why would she fear an unknown person? If she doesn’t fear the Black and White Impermanence, why would she fear this nameless guy? Hmph! Hmph! Hmph!
(Dr. Chen: Can’t you leave some room for others when you speak? Be careful not to be reborn as a pig next time! Lan Ling’er: Hmph! Whatever you say, I’ll be. You said we’ll share both good and bad! Dr. Chen stares blankly: Just pretend I didn’t say anything!!!)
“I say, you don’t even look like a woman at all!” He almost suspected he’d found the wrong person. This wasn’t a woman; she was fiercer than a man, completely like a shrew cursing in the street.
“Hmph! Whether I’m a woman or not is not for you to judge. I’m not marrying you, and you’re not going to marry me! If you have nothing else, leave immediately, or you’ll be in trouble!” The weak are bullied, and the strong are feared. Hmph, thinking of fighting with Lan Ling’er is naive! Go home and try again; you’re no match for her.
“Heh! Met my match!” The person wasn’t provoked by Lan Ling’er; instead, they became even gentler, as if the person in front of him was a lover.
“Heh, your head! Is this person sick? Being scolded so miserably by me, yet not talking back—did they take the wrong medicine? But who is this person?”
Chen: When have I not been innocently scolded by you? It’s not that they don’t want to talk back; you don’t give them any breathing space!
Lan Ling’er laughs: That’s because you’re all stupid! A bunch of dead stupid pigs!
Lan Ling’er walked confidently in front of him. Hmph! I’m a hero, who am I afraid of!
“Seems like you’re quite special!” He smiled faintly, his friendly smile visible despite half his face being covered.
“What are you laughing at? Go home and have your mother take you to a doctor!” She initially expected a retort but was taken aback by his words. Special? It made her want to throw up! Did she meet a mentally challenged person?
“Dare to make a bet with me?” Another faint smile gave Lan Ling’er goosebumps.
“Dare! Who have I ever been afraid of?” Although slightly uncertain, her self-esteem prevailed, and she accepted the challenge.
“Good! I’ll give you two months. If I don’t catch you, I’ll grant you one condition!” He said coldly.
“Okay!” She accepted the challenge.
“What if you lose?” His confident gaze swept over her.
“Okay!” She decided to play along since she was bored.
“To ensure both parties follow the bet, I’ll take your maid Xi’er. For fairness, I’ll give you my jade pendant!”
He removed the pendant from his waist and placed it in Lan Ling’er’s hand.
“But, I…” I haven’t even agreed yet! As the black-clothed figure flew above the house, Lan Ling’er picked up a stone and threw it.
“Remember! My name is Chu—Ge!” His voice echoed through the mansion, gradually fading away.
“Sister, can you not leave?” Dada pulled at Lan Ling’er’s sleeve with a pained expression.
Of course! Sister Ling can stay, but then you won’t see Sister Xi again. If that’s how you want it, Sister Ling won’t leave! If it weren’t for Xi being in his hands, she wouldn’t have time for that inhumane guy.
“Sister Ling, go quickly and return soon! We will wait for you and Sister Xi to come back!” Though reluctant, Yaya was sensible and smiled.
“Good girl!” Lan Lingyun patted her head and walked towards the door. Since ancient times, love has caused painful partings!
Lan Lingyun blushed and said, “Thank you for the praise, but this humble girl doesn’t dare to accept.” Dr. Chen leaned against a nearby pillar and smiled wryly, “Even scolding you wouldn’t work.”
“Oh! How boring! It’s my own fault for being competitive and making a bet! Now I can’t even go home! Damn it! When I catch that guy, I’ll beat him up!” On a lonely path, Lan Lingyun muttered to herself while carrying a bundle on her shoulder.
“Stop right there! This tree is planted by me…” A burly man jumped out, blocking her way and roaring.
“You scared me to death! You owe me your life!” Lan Lingyun hit the man with her bundle, already in a bad mood.
“Rob…” The man, retreating while covering his face, stammered.
“Rob your dead head! Listen, this tree is planted by me, and this mountain is opened by me. If you want to pass, pay the toll!” These idle bastards were just playing with her! (Dr. Chen had warned her about bandits, but Lan Lingyun laughed nervously, “There’s no way! Have you ever seen such a stupid bandit? Even if he is, I can kick two with one foot!”)
“Big sister, this little one knows he’s wrong! Here’s the money, all the money!” The man shook out all his gold and silver treasures, holding them out to Lan Lingyun.
“Good! Now scram quickly!” She had encountered a fortune right after leaving home. Oh my goodness! Lingyun has struck it rich this time!
“What? Gold? If you follow this road straight ahead, you can reach our Lifeng Fortress! Just say the secret code and they won’t harm you!” Sha Da smiled at Lan Ling’er.
“What are you going to do? Go up the mountain by yourself? That’s suicide!”
“I’m going to dig for gold here! Later, Sha Da will give big sister a share!” He vowed, knowing how to repay kindness. Even a small piece of gold would warrant a large portion for her.
“Ah! Okay! Dig slowly by yourself! If you don’t find anything, hurry back to your Lifeng Fortress!” Lan Ling’er shook her head, thinking him foolish. Following the direction Sha Da pointed, she made her way toward Lifeng Fortress.
Lan Ling’er slapped him. “Shut your crow’s mouth! Joyer is still in neither human nor ghost’s hands; how could I die? Besides, in a bandits’ den, even if that person is a god, they won’t expect me here. Haha! I’m getting smarter!”
“Stop!” Two young bandits outside the mountain fortress blocked her. “Little cat, little dog, King of Hell!”
“Big cat, big dog, Liu Lifeng!” Who wrote this dialogue? It’s terrible!
“Please!” One bandit opened the door, and Lan Ling’er walked in slowly.
“Bang!” The door closed heavily.
