A gentle breeze blew by, causing his clothes to flutter and dance, making him appear even more spirited and graceful.
Li Xi stared at him from afar, momentarily stunned.
When she came to her senses, she couldn't help but sigh to herself: if you look closely, Brother Qin can be considered a true "eligible bachelor"!
He was tall and imposing, with exceptionally handsome features; his sharply defined face looked as if it had been meticulously sculpted by a master sculptor.
Coupled with his immense wealth and powerful aura, he inevitably inspires admiration in others.
But for her, Qin Xiaolin was more of a trustworthy and reliable friend than a lover.
She was well aware of her identity and mission, and knew she could not get too entangled with such a man.
Besides, he might have to wear men's clothing for the rest of his life...
As the two teams drew closer, Qin Xiaolin spotted Li Xi at a glance.
Unable to hide his excitement, he said, "Xiao Xi, wait for me a moment. There's something new and interesting in the carriage that I'm sure you'll find interesting. I'll go and report to the Emperor Emeritus first."
Faced with Qin Xiaolin's enthusiasm, Li Xi was momentarily stunned and didn't know how to respond.
In the end, he simply replied softly, "Okay."
He returned shortly after he left and invited Li Xi to get into the carriage.
The group continued their journey. The dozen or so people who had just joined were all top-notch martial arts masters that Qin Xiaolin had invited in Feng Monian's name.
With their help, we will surely be able to reach Xuan Yue Kingdom safely.
The Empress Dowager abandoned the Emperor Emeritus and went to Meng Zhelan's carriage.
Although Ling'er had prepared a lot of snacks for her, she was happier with the young people and didn't want to see her old man all day.
"Sweetie, go brew a pot of ginseng tea for the Empress." Meng Zhelan's gaze never left the notebook in her hands.
She flipped through the pages intently, pondering the text.
This notebook was a treasure she once obtained by chance, and she gained new insights and understandings every time she read it.
Whenever she has time, she takes it out and studies it carefully.
"Lan'er, be careful not to hurt your eyes. Come and talk to me." The Empress Dowager kept putting beef jerky into her mouth.
"Your Majesty, although beef jerky is delicious, please don't overindulge," Meng Zhelan said, flipping through her notes with concern in her voice.
The Empress Dowager was delighted and put down the beef jerky in her hand. "Lan'er, why don't you play some cards with me for a while?"
This is a new thing that Li Xi came up with in his spare time. Although Jing Yuan's flower cards are also interesting, this kind of Dou Dizhu is more interesting.
Meng Zhelan looked up and said with a smile, "Lan'er is no match for Your Majesty. You won quite a lot last time."
The Empress Dowager pretended to be angry and said, "What, Doctor Meng is so wealthy, you can't even part with this little bit of money?"
"Haha, alright, Lan'er will play with you." Meng Zhelan closed the notebook and put it aside.
On the other side, Li Xi was looking at Qin Xiaolin's carriage.
Although the carriages were not as ornate as those used by the royal family, they were still extremely exquisite.
The carriage is adorned with exquisite carvings, and the curtains are made of the finest silk, fluttering gently in the wind, exuding an understated luxury.
Li Xi couldn't help but secretly admire him, thinking that the identity of Yinxian Manor was more suitable for Qin Xiaolin.
Although he was a noble son of the Duke's mansion, in the eyes of outsiders he was nothing more than a good-for-nothing playboy.
However, the identity of the owner of Yinxian Manor not only represents wealth and status, but also a transcendent temperament, which complements Qin Xiaolin's personality.
"Brother Qin, what did you say you were going to show me?" she asked, fiddling with the chessboard on the table.
Qin Xiaolin smiled slightly, took out a wooden box from the hidden compartment, and placed it in her hand.
Li Xi opened it and found that it contained a meteorite.
The meteorite was jet black, with a faint glow and a warm, smooth feel to it.
“This…” Li Xi looked at Qin Xiaolin in confusion, “How come this is so similar to the one you got from Huang Er?”
She rummaged through her backpack and found the meteorite.
The meteorite was irregularly shaped, with its surface covered in pits and bumps, making it look very mysterious.
She carefully held it in her hands and examined it closely. Then, she took out another meteorite and placed them side by side for comparison.
The two meteorites are almost identical, as if they were the same object split in two.
Qin Xiaolin looked at her actions, nodded slightly, and said softly, "A few years ago, there was a rumor circulating in the martial arts world that there was a spirit stone in this world, and that obtaining it would bring unparalleled wealth."
The adoptive father had been sending people to search for it, but unlike others, wealth was merely an external thing to him. He simply didn't want the meteorite to fall into the hands of someone with ill intentions, fearing it would bring disaster to the world.
"Then why did you give me both of these stones?" Li Xi asked, puzzled.
Qin Xiaolin smiled gently, his gaze deep and tender.
“Right now you are being suppressed by that domineering pulse energy, and you could easily fall into a coma if you’re not careful. I’ve heard that this meteorite can enhance a person’s spiritual power, so I’ll feel at ease if you carry it with you.”
She hadn't expected Qin Xiaolin to care about her health even more than she did. Could it be that he liked her? But she had never heard him mention such things before.
Li Xi didn't think much of it. Since the matter hadn't been brought up, she would treat him as an ordinary brother.
He said in a relaxed tone, "In that case, thank you very much, Brother Qin."
Qin Xiaolin gazed at her, his eyes revealing an indescribable emotion. But it vanished in an instant, as if deliberately concealed.
He nodded slightly and said softly, "There's no need for such formality between us."
After he finished speaking, he opened the food box, which was filled with all kinds of pastries and snacks.
Curious, she stepped closer, her gaze falling on the exquisite food. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, Brother Feng, you even prepared all this! Anyone who didn't know better would think you were trying to win over some young lady!"
But then she thought, wasn't she the only woman in the car? Qin Xiaolin already knew her identity.
Thinking of this, she fell silent, a slight blush rising on her cheeks.
Seeing her like this, Qin Xiaolin couldn't help but find it amusing.
He shook his head slightly and said, "I would like to, but I don't know if she would agree to let me coax her."
That's so blunt, it's practically saying, "I'm going to spoil you."
For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
At that moment, no one spoke. Unexpectedly, the carriage suddenly stopped.
Qin Xiaolin frowned slightly and looked out the window. He saw a guard dressed in gray standing respectfully beside the carriage, waiting for his instructions.
"What is it?" Qin Xiaolin's voice carried a hint of authority.
"Master Feng, there's a carriage overturned on the road ahead, blocking the way." The guards were originally under the Emperor Emeritus's command, but now they're all under Qin Xiaolin's control.
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