Chapter 64: Your Sense of Security Is Only One Ten-Thousandth of This
Xu Xiaofeng was on her way out, smacking her lips like a satisfied food critic.
Honestly, the stuff she just devoured wasn’t anything extraordinary, but it was the delightful buffs that really got her going.
Take that special from the Fangxiang Building, for instance—it granted a sweet 3% experience boost for two hours! Those other snacks? They came with various attack, defense, and critical hit buffs that lasted for different durations.
So you see, it’s not that she was a glutton—she was just lured by those irresistibly delicious buffs! What player could resist such temptation?
As for why she felt the pressing need to eat more than one? The thing didn’t even say that the buffs couldn’t stack! And who knew if two wouldn’t work, then why not three? Four, five, or six would fit that logic too, right?
The rest of the pastries came from all over the place, so of course, she had to sample each and every one of them.
“Hey, every day brings more food… wait, I mean, tomorrow I can get more buffs! This is bliss!”
She retraced her steps and quickly zoomed back through the Teleportation Array to the outer city district.
Typically, the common folk weren’t allowed to waltz through the Teleportation Array to the inner city, but this time, the maid had opened up her permissions.
Once that permission was granted once, all the subsequent Teleportation Arrays in the inner city were fair game for her, although she’d still have to pay the toll.
She flashed a smile at the soldier guarding the Teleportation Array and stepped inside, ready for the next destination to get moving.
Just then, while reminiscing about those snacks… er, buffs, she suddenly recalled something and curiously asked the soldier, “Hey Guard Big Brother, I feel like I’ve heard the name Elia somewhere. Does it ring any bells?”
“Elia?” The soldier frowned, “Are you talking about His Highness the Princess Elia?”
“Huh? I…”
In a flash of white light, she vanished, leaving the soldier looking thoroughly perplexed.
Hearing the name of His Highness the Princess? Is that not normal?
On the other side of the Teleportation Array, Xu Xiaofeng appeared only to drop down to the ground, hugging her head and curling up.
What on earth did I just do?!!!
I’m such an idiot! I only knew it was the upper-crust area! I had no clue that even a proper princess would be hanging out there!
So, I just scammed a princess out of her snacks? And made her watch me chow down all of it?!
You glutton! Too busy stuffing your face to even chat or even bother to acknowledge her niceties!
It was supposed to be a shared snack time, but I ended up hogging the spotlight entirely!
That first impression is definitely going to be a disaster!
And the kicker? Tomorrow I still have to head back… please don’t let it turn into a ‘let’s settle the score’ situation…
The more Xu Xiaofeng thought, the more panicked she became; she had managed to cross paths with a princess in the Imperial Capital—this could only lead to trouble!
Wait a minute… Xu Xiaofeng suddenly recalled her identity that had been lurking in the shadows.
Golden Princess?
What kind of princess is that?
But no matter what kind, she is, after all, a princess… so maybe I shouldn’t panic too much?
No way! This is the Jade Emperor Kingdom! Emerald City! What on earth does this ‘Golden’ have to do with anything?!
Ugh, just one step at a time, right? Worst case, I’ll just… ah, no can’t.
At that moment, she suddenly heard a notification sound in her mind:
Ding! NPC Elia · Jade · Ofli’s affection for you has increased! Your relationship has turned into ‘intimate.’
“Huh?”
Xu Xiaofeng was dumbfounded, processing the system’s announcement, then double-checked her notifications.
Wait, her approval really did increase! What gives? Could it be that she was thrilled that I finished everything she made?
That doesn’t make any sense!
Xu Xiaofeng couldn’t wrap her head around it, and Sister Tong sure wasn’t about to enlighten her.
She was oblivious to the wild fantasies brewing in Elia’s mind. If she did know, she would’ve patted Elia on the forehead and asked, “Sister, you good? What’s got you daydreaming in broad daylight?”
Xu Xiaofeng’s alternating crouching and standing, switching between frowning and grinning, only left the soldiers on duty scratching their heads in confusion.
“Little Sister, you okay? It’s just the afternoon and you’re already in a daze?”
“Uh… I’m fine, Guard Big Brother, bye now!”
She jumped up and sped back home faster than a shooting star, finding Steven to explain everything—but omitting the part about the affection gain.
Steven, being a noble, should have enough brains to analyze the situation.
After listening to Xu Xiaofeng’s story, Steven looked bewildered at first, then utterly shocked.
“Miss, you really can eat, huh?”
Xu Xiaofeng’s cheeks flushed, but she feigned calm, “Hey! Steven, you’re missing the point! The real issue is whether His Highness the Princess is going to tear me apart!”
“Oh, so that’s what you’re worried about.” Steven shrugged nonchalantly, “Don’t worry, Princess Elia is very lenient with kids like you.”
“And let’s not forget your own background is kind of impressive too, right?”
Steven said it like a tease, hoping to see her reaction.
Unfortunately, Xu Xiaofeng didn’t bite, but sometimes, no reaction is the best reaction.
He knew she was the one sent by Lord Edward. Just look at her splendid golden hair and adorable face!
So, this lady is also a certain princess—one whom Lord Edward values highly!
In his defense, each phrase was true when separated, but together, they made things a bit quirky.
After hearing Steven’s words, Xu Xiaofeng could only shake her head helplessly, “Ugh, Steven, you’re so useless.”
That hit too close to home, leaving Steven awkwardly chuckling.
Being discovered while tailing someone? Not the best look, huh?
“Can you find me a book?”
“What do you need it for?”
“I’ll be sitting on it tomorrow for the rendezvous.”
Better safe than sorry, right?
And who knew that affection boost could come in handy? If by chance His Highness had special tastes?
Boosting affection might be like paying an advance, and tomorrow we’d just play the game!
Leniency? Is it something akin to “My little darling, call and shout however you like”?
Cough, cough… that’s crossing a line.
Steven couldn’t help but roll his eyes before blushing and asking again, “How about I accompany you tomorrow?”
Xu Xiaofeng’s eyes sparkled with enthusiasm, “Yes! Yes!”
One more person means an additional layer of safety. Although Steven seemed a bit useless, as a meat shield, he was definitely up to the task.
“Remember to grab that book for me tomorrow.”
“You’re taking me, yet you need a book?”
“Of course! Your sense of security is only one ten-thousandth of this book!”
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