Chapter 26: The Thing Without () ()!
The noise was loud, accompanied by the clanging sound of things being smashed. Everyone in the tofu shop turned their heads.
Gu Hui and Qiao Lili also turned to look out the window.
“Seems like a fight between a shopkeeper and a customer.”
“What? It’s just stuff being thrown. I thought it was a brawl from the sound.”
“Can’t be a brawl, someone’s trying to mediate.”
“Really daring, to step in like that.”
Listening to their lively conversation, Yuan Xiaoling also curiously looked over. She saw a young girl standing between the two arguing people. The onlookers were sweating bullets, fearing that either side might lose their temper and cause an accident.
Unexpectedly, after the girl said a few words, both sides slowly put down the stools they were holding, their emotions gradually calming down, and they eventually left, still grumbling.
“What did she say? Is she that eloquent?” Qiao Lili was amazed. “She made them stop arguing just like that.”
Yuan Xiaoling pouted: “Maybe she cheated, no big deal.”
Like using some kind of ability.
Hearing her words, Bai Ling also glanced over, only to see a familiar figure:
“Hmph.”
Hearing this cold laugh, Yuan Xiaoling blinked, wondering if Bai Ling knew… or had known this person?
System, give me some intel.
Bai Ling did know her, her name was Yi Jie, Inner Stone of the Mind, specializing in perception, able to slightly influence others’ emotions. She was once a companion, serving as the scout in the team.
Of course, she was also the first to betray.
Bai Ling still remembers how Yi Jie, while shouting “No danger,” led everyone into an ambush.
‘Sorry, Sister Bai Ling, but as the old saying goes, a wise bird chooses its tree.’
In her past life, busy escaping, she didn’t have the chance to deal with the traitor. Never thought she’d meet her earlier this time.
But she can’t confront her yet, because the one who stabbed her in the back was also introduced through Yi Jie.
Since Yi Jie has come to Tianhai City, she must be coming soon too.
On the other side, Yuan Xiaoling also received information from the system.
[Yi Jie, early Second-tier, Inner Stone of the Mind, specializing in perception, will join the heroine’s team, later betrays.]
[Ding, optional task detected: Clip Her Wings! Please undermine the confidence of a member of the heroine’s team, task reward: Creation Count +1.]
Hmm, the reward is tempting, but a member of the heroine’s team? Who?
Yuan Xiaoling blinked at the air, wondering if it was referring to that Yi Jie outside.
[Yes.]
…But didn’t you say she betrays later? Does that count?
[At this current time, she is supposed to be a member of the heroine’s team, so the task can be triggered.]
Alright, but then again, I don’t know her, no interaction, how do I undermine her confidence?
Just as Yuan Xiaoling thought this, she saw Yi Jie walking over towards them.
“Hello,” she looked at Bai Ling in the black hoodie, a flash of admiration in her eyes, “Can we get to know each other?”
This move left the girls stunned, Gu Hui and Qiao Lili immediately looked at Yuan Xiaoling, their eyes saying: What’s this, trying to steal your girl?
Yuan Xiaoling returned a look: I don’t know.
[Host, please pay attention to the intel, I just gave you a hint, she specializes in perception, can roughly sense the spiritual energy around. In her current view, the heroine is like a sun.]
Hearing this from the system, Yuan Xiaoling understood.
She’s seeing the strength, huh.
The blonde looked around, Bai Ling still had a calm expression. The two roommates, however, had rich expressions, winking at her.
Gu Hui: She’s trying to steal your girl right in front of you, can you take it?
Qiao Lili: If I were you, I’d give her two slaps.
That’s about the gist.
In fact, Bai Ling wasn’t as calm as she appeared. Recalling the past, when she accidentally broke through to the Third-tier, it was also Yi Jie who came to know her.
Back then, she was so naive, thinking she had found a trustworthy companion, finally not having to be alone. But later, it turned out Yi Jie was just a fence-sitter, going wherever the wind blew.
Now she’s putting on an innocent, pitiful act, standing in front of everyone, having just shown off a little outside, as if there’s some mystery to her.
So, how should she respond?
Bai Ling really wanted to ignore her, then find a dark and windy night to deal with the traitor, but that way, she might not get to see the biggest traitor.
But to put on a smile and befriend her, that’s too much to bear.
Just then, a voice full of doubt and disdain, yet pleasant to hear, spoke up:
“Who are you?”
Yi Jie was slightly taken aback, turning to look at the blonde who had just spoken.
She could sense the other had spiritual energy, but Bai Ling’s aura was too strong, making others around her unnoticeable.
“You said you wanted to get to know us,” Yuan Xiaoling continued, “If you don’t say who you are, how are we supposed to know who you are.”
“Oh, I see,” Yi Jie showed an innocent smile, her lightly made-up face pure and delicate, “I thought there was some misunderstanding. My name is Yi Jie, I’m…”
Yuan Xiaoling suddenly picked up the Master Kong Green Tea Plum on the table, tutting: “What era is this, still drinking green tea?”
The green tea was bought by Gu Hui, the roommate looked over in confusion.
“This green tea, it’s quite awkward now. Nowadays, you go to any drink shop, like Bibi Tang, Mixue Ice City, Coco, even Old Soldier Milk Tea, who still drinks this?”
Yuan Xiaoling shook her head as she spoke: “Above, it can’t compare to fruit tea. Below, it’s not as cost-effective as milk tea, so it’s stuck in the middle, you get it?”
The two roommates immediately understood, casting admiring glances.
Only Yuan Xiaoling wasn’t happy at all, because… the system didn’t say the task was completed.
Is it that hard to break her? Do I have to go harder?
Yi Jie also sensed the underlying message in her words, but wasn’t angry, just looked even more delicate: “This classmate, I don’t know what misunderstanding we have, I can explain…”
“Shut up! Thing without boobs!”
A loud shout, the entire tofu shop fell silent.
Feeling the strange looks around, Yi Jie’s expression changed slightly. The two roommates were also caught off guard, not knowing what to do.
At this moment, Bai Ling suddenly chuckled.
Not because it was particularly funny, but because she suddenly thought of something interesting.
In the ups and downs of her past life, she had met all sorts of people.
From a wealthy heiress to a stray dog, many who once flattered her turned to ridicule, and as she rose again with spiritual awakening, their attitudes shifted from disdain back to flattery.
Companions were the same, loyal and united when things were good, but quick to stab her in the back when the tide turned.
In just a few years, Bai Ling had experienced countless such things, seeing the fickleness of human nature.
Only Yuan Xiaoling was different.
No matter the time, no matter the status, no matter the strength, Yuan Xiaoling remained the same.
Not targeting anyone, rich or poor, strong or weak, she treated everyone the same.
Simply female, simply small, simply a ghost.
