Chapter 255: Comparing Magnificence

Chapter 255: Comparing Magnificence

That familiar face, that familiar voice, those familiar insults.

Lin Nuo was astonished, pondering how such a vast territory of the Pu Han Empire could lead him to run into her here.

It was her, Great威天龙, cough, the Holy Maiden wrapped in divine protection, what was it again? Naked…?

Naked body, perhaps?

By the way, I recall your family lives quite far from here. Why do you suddenly pop up like a ghost?

But given that she first appeared at the border, it wasn’t too surprising.

I remember this little lady is a well-to-do young lady with a family army of spirited youths at her command.

But where are those soldiers?

Could it be you were kidnapped and brought here?

I’m definitely not saving you this time.

“Is it you?”

“It’s me, Lin大侠, you really remember me!”

Luo Xiaoxue put her hands behind her back, slightly tilting her head, and felt an overwhelming excitement seeing Lin Daxia, who she had dearly missed.

What a coincidence! Who would have thought she would run into Lin Nuo before reaching the Lin family while dressed incognito in the city.

“I don’t remember, what’s your name? Naked…?”

“Luo Yi! Lin大侠 still remembers my name is Luo Yi!”

“……”

What ear did you hear me say I remember your name?

Also, can you speak a bit more cultured? Could you refrain from cursing?

Luo Yi, yes, that name rings a bell.

“Never mind.”

Lin Nuo didn’t intend to dwell on whether he remembered her name; if you say I remember, then I remember.

Lin Nuo asked:

“What are you doing here? Did you get captured, or are you lost?”

“Not at all, Lin大侠.”

“Hold on, just call me Lin Nuo.”

“Then, Lin Nuo大侠.”

“…… Why do you always add ‘大侠’ after my name?”

“Because you deserve the title of 大侠!”

Luo Xiaoxue continued to giggle adorably while tilting her head.

Lin Nuo felt it was a bit strange to hear.

It was as if she was saying he deserved the title of “idiot.”

Goodness, how eloquent you noble folks are when it comes to insults.

“Could you drop the 大侠 part?”

“Then I shall call you, Lin Hero?”

“How about Lin Bear?”

“Hmm, fine, I’ll call you Lin Hero.”

“Did you even hear what I said?”

Lin Nuo felt helpless; was there something wrong with this girl’s head? He really wanted to give her a good smack.

“Stop with the flattery; let’s keep it simple, Young Master Lin, just stick to that title, no weird variations, or I’m leaving.”

“Okay, okay, Young Master Lin. Isn’t the Lin family holding a grand celebration? I came by invitation.”

“Are you sure you weren’t tricked into coming?”

“Absolutely not! I came of my own volition! Although my family isn’t wealthy, we’re still a small noble family. I feel fortunate to have been invited by the Lin family to partake in the feast.”

“Invited? Who invited you? Which member of the Lin family brought you here?”

“Not exactly someone specific, but the family, like sects or royals, always have representatives come. I’m the representative! By the way, Young Master Lin, as the Third Young Master of the Lin family, did you invite anyone else?”

“No.” Lin Nuo rejected.

“Good!”

“Good, what?”

“No… I mean, this city is quite nice, the Lin family’s celebration is really great.”

Luo Xiaoxue giggled foolishly. Since Lin Nuo didn’t invite anyone, it implied he didn’t have someone particularly special in mind.

It was rumored he wasn’t married yet; if he had a beloved, surely he would have invited them to the feast.

Family matters should naturally involve a partner!

Since there was no invitation, it meant there was no partner!

This is great; that means I still have a significant chance.

To go to the feast together feels like a red thread connecting us — that’s destiny!

“Why didn’t Young Master Lin invite others for the banquet? The Lin family celebration is such a joyous occasion!”

“I don’t have the qualifications.”

“No qualifications…? How could that be? You are the Third Young Master of the Lin family with status! How could you lack qualifications?”

“Just don’t have them. Why complicate it?”

“Shopkeeper, do you mind if we buy more? There’s only one last pack left!”

The boss interrupted their conversation, not wanting to intrude but needing to conduct business. A promise is a promise; selling pastries doesn’t mean selling dog food!

“Buy!”

Both said in unison, but then glanced at each other.

Luo Xiaoxue: Looks like I share a mental connection with Lin Daxia!

Lin Nuo: What the heck? This little girl wants to compete with me over a pack of meat floss cake?

“Uh… how about you two just split it? There are two in a pack, one for each.”

“Sounds good, let’s split it!”

Luo Xiaoxue hurriedly paid and took the last pack of meat floss cake from the boss.

Sharing a pack felt quite romantic.

If only they could eat from the same pack!

It’d be best if they could eat mouth-to-mouth.

Those martial arts romance novels often have similar scenarios of feeding medicine, right? Replacing medicine with meat floss cake wouldn’t be too bad either.

Lin Nuo: “…”

Who wants to share a pack with you? I’m taking it all.

But in public, it wouldn’t be appropriate to snatch the meat floss cake from a weak girl. Fine, fine, I’ll compromise; one for each.

“Hey, Young Master Lin, you have one, and I have one. We’re a pair now.”

Luo Xiaoxue smiled brightly as she took the meat floss cake out of the packaging and handed it to Lin Nuo.

“Here’s your money.”

“No need! Young Master Lin has done me a great favor; don’t be polite! Oh, by the way, there’s an inn nearby. Young Master Lin, can we sit and chat a bit?”

“Not going.”

Lin Nuo dismissed her but suddenly spotted a large group of guards escorting a plump nobleman approaching.

What a grand spectacle.

“Fine, let’s go.”

Lin Nuo changed his tune, and he and Luo Xiaoxue entered the nearby inn.

Mainly to avoid running into that group face-on, but he also didn’t want to flee, so they ran into the adjacent inn instead.

Luo Xiaoxue naturally noticed that grand-looking, arrogant fat man surrounded by numerous guards.

Yue Tian, a powerful official known for extravagance and ostentation, had a reputation; she had heard of him but saw him in person for the first time.

“Get out of the way! Lord Yue is visiting! Commoners, have some respect and step aside!”

The guards barked, and the common folk hurriedly made way. The wide road was completely blocked off by their group; the commoners had no choice but to retreat to the sides.

Luo Xiaoxue was furious; it was just a banquet yet they acted as though they had just conquered a city, forcing the humble citizens to yield to their whims.

Officials should set an example, yet they put on a high-and-mighty attitude, completely detached from the people.

“He’s not the first one.”

Lin Nuo found a spot to sit. The waiter hurriedly came over to serve him tea, and he continued,

“This grand celebration is all about who can put on a bigger show.”

“How outrageous! With such a spacious road, do they really need to push the citizens to the sides?”

“Outrageous, huh?”

Lin Nuo scoffed lightly and poured tea for Luo Xiaoxue.

“The law of the jungle; they have the capital.”

“But the citizens are the foundation! Even if they have capital, they shouldn’t flaunt it so overtly!”

“Tell that to the ruling officials surnamed Luo, don’t tell me.”

As Lin Nuo spoke, he took a sip of tea.

Wow, that’s hot!