Shen Zhaozhao's head was getting bigger and bigger as she thought about it, so she simply stopped thinking about it and decided to go to the main thoroughfares of the city to see if she could run into any disciples of the Tianyan Sect and hopefully find out some accurate information about Elder Qingxuan's current situation.
However, just as she touched the door latch, before she could even apply any force, she keenly sensed an extremely subtle movement outside the door.
An ominous premonition instantly gripped her.
Could it be the Heavenly Evolution Sect?
Thinking of this, Shen Zhaozhao held her breath and carefully peered through the crack in the door—
However, the scene of being discovered and surrounded by Tianyan Sect disciples, which was expected, did not happen. All that could be seen was a dog thief.
Xie Linyuan did not return to his own room, but instead stood silently by her door, exuding an inexplicable sense of loneliness and desolation.
The man lowered his eyes slightly, his long eyelashes obscuring his expression, but his tightly pursed thin lips inexplicably revealed a hint of grievance, as if he had been abandoned.
It's like a large canine that knows it has made a mistake and has been ruthlessly locked out by its owner, yet stubbornly stays in the same spot, hoping that the door will reopen for it.
Even the waiter who was passing by to deliver hot water couldn't help but stop in his tracks. He looked at the tightly closed door, then at the young man standing at the door, a sight to behold in himself, and his face showed obvious sympathy.
The waiter finally couldn't resist and leaned closer, holding the copper kettle: "Sir... is your young master still angry? Why won't he let you in?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Linyuan slowly raised his eyes.
Those peach blossom eyes seemed to be misty with a thin layer of moisture, and there was still a faint trace of red at the corners of their eyes.
He gave a helpless twitch of his lips, nodded slightly to the waiter, and said in a clear, low voice with a perfectly timed huskiness, "Hmm... perhaps I misbehaved again just now and displeased 'him'."
His appearance and tone of voice, as seen and heard by the waiter, further solidified his image as "the poor little guy who was unreasonably locked out by his fierce Daoist partner."
The waiter sighed and clicked his tongue, unable to resist speaking up for the young master: "It's not that I'm being nosy, but your young master... his jealousy is just too much!"
"But... well, I can understand, really."
"My husband, you are so... well... so handsome that even the gods and men would hate you. When you walk down the street, it's normal for young women and wives to look at you more than once, let alone dogs on the street."
"Your young master is so nervous, I guess he's also worried that you might be caught in someone's gaze, so he's keeping a close eye on you and getting a little angry, but... that's understandable, very understandable!"
The four words "feeling uneasy" were like a pebble thrown into an ancient well, creating subtle ripples in Xie Linyuan's heart.
From the moment Shen Zhaozhao's hand touched the door latch, the slight fluctuation of her barely concealed aura was clearly discernible to him.
He knew she was behind the door.
Upon hearing the waiter's "profound" remarks, a barely perceptible glint flashed in Xie Linyuan's eyes.
His long-held, unspoken desires, which he had been struggling to express, might finally need this opportunity to let her know.
Thinking of this, Xie Linyuan quietly concealed the strange look in his eyes, his face still bearing that cool yet slightly puzzled expression, and humbly asked for advice: "I am uneasy... In your opinion, what should I do to put my partner's mind at ease?"
Upon hearing that this seemingly divine young man was so sincerely seeking his advice, the waiter immediately perked up, feeling a sense of mission as if he had been entrusted with an important task.
"Hey! You've come to the right person! Our inn sees all sorts of people coming and going!"
"The most important thing is to speak frankly and express your thoughts often."
“For example, ‘My heart is small, it can only hold one person,’ ‘All living beings are like grass and trees, but you are the green mountain,’ ‘If I lose you, even if I live a long and prosperous life, I will decay and perish with the same desolation’… The more earnest and sincere these words are, the more they can soothe people’s hearts.”
Shen Zhaozhao inside the door: "..."
What?
She had originally intended to increase Xie Linyuan's sense of security and stop him from constantly causing trouble, but after listening to her now...
Shen Zhaozhao suddenly shivered, and goosebumps instantly rose on her arms.
The waiter outside continued his rant, getting more and more excited as he spoke: "Talking isn't enough! Actions have to keep up too! You have to stick to him all the time! You have to hold his hand while he walks, eat next to him, and keep your eyes on your young master at all times!"
"That would be best. Right in front of him, freeze those who dare to steal glances at you, regardless of gender, with your eyes, and let him know that you truly cannot tolerate any imperfections!"
Xie Linyuan listened very attentively, even nodding slightly.
Seeing how "learned" the other party was, the waiter shared all his knowledge: "And another thing! Occasionally, you also need to show weakness and rely on others!"
"For example, 'Old wounds haven't healed and need your spiritual power to soothe them,' 'Without you by my side, the long nights are unbearably lonely,' 'You just spoke coldly to me, and this place feels very uncomfortable'..."
Shen Zhaozhao inside the door: "..."
Oh.
Just imagining herself saying those words sent chills down her spine.
Waiter: "Of course! It would be even better if it could have a bit more of a sense of ceremony! Oh! What a coincidence! Our Canglan City is holding its once-every-three-years 'Flower Prayer Festival' tomorrow!"
"Legend has it that if you write your wish on a specially made flower slip and sincerely tie it to the branch of the ancient 'Phoenix-Perching Tree' in the center of the city—wow! That's a sacred tree that attracted a real phoenix to perch in ancient times! It's amazing!"
"As long as you are sincere, if the Flower Goddess, who is in charge of marriage and destiny in the upper realm, takes a liking to you, she can bless you so that your wish will be fulfilled. Why don't you give it a try?"
Xie Linyuan listened quietly, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
A moment later, he nodded slightly to the helpful waiter: "Thank you for your advice, sir."
The waiter waved his hand, as if it were a "no big deal," and then went off to busy himself with the copper kettle.
The corridor returned to silence.
Xie Linyuan, however, did not leave.
He simply leaned his back against Shen Zhaozhao's door panel, his movements very light, as if afraid of disturbing the person inside, yet ensuring that the person inside could clearly feel his support.
Then, the peacock slightly raised its head, gazing at the dim yellow light on the veranda ceiling, and in an extremely soft, low voice, as if it were merely talking to itself unconsciously, carrying a hint of cautious longing and an undisguised loneliness, muttered, "I want to go..."
Behind the door, Shen Zhaozhao, who was eavesdropping through the crack and had just experienced a mental pollution session of "a complete collection of cheesy love quotes," thought: "..."
She clenched her fists tightly, and the veins on her forehead throbbed merrily.
Go! Go! Go!
I'll take you there, I'll take you there!!!
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