Li Xi stared in astonishment at the person in front of her. "It's you?"
Isn't this Huang Er's bodyguard? What's he doing here in the middle of the night? I didn't expect him to actually come.
She was about to go outside to talk to him when he suddenly pulled her into the room and closed the door.
“Brave man, although we are both men, such behavior at night seems inappropriate, doesn’t it?” Li Xi tried to break free from the man’s hand, but found that he could not.
Her face began to turn pale. Had he already discovered that she was a woman?
Judging from his skills, his martial arts seemed to be superior to hers. She secretly reached into her robes with her other hand, preparing to use the medicinal powder to deal with him. If she couldn't beat him, she would have to resort to medicine.
The guard ignored Li Xi's words and instead pressed her down to sit at the table. He then took out an exquisite wooden box from his pocket and carefully opened it.
A rich fragrance wafted over, and inside the box was a crystal-clear gemstone.
"This is for you," the guard said softly, his voice carrying a hint of tenderness.
"You," Li Xi was quite puzzled. Why was he suddenly giving her a gift? "I can't accept something for nothing, brother. We've only just met, no..."
She was thinking of all sorts of reasons to refuse him, but she couldn't afford to offend him. Could it be that this man had homosexual tendencies?
The man reached up and wiped his face, tearing off a mask to reveal an exceptionally handsome face. His eyebrows were as sharp as swords, his eyes as bright as stars, and his thin lips were tightly closed. Every detail seemed to be meticulously sculpted, making him unbelievably beautiful.
He smiled slightly, his eyes shining with determination and warmth, and said softly, "Xixi, it's me."
Li Xi was stunned. Looking at the face in front of her that was both familiar and unfamiliar, her doubts vanished instantly, replaced by a feeling of great joy.
"You...it's you! Brother Qin, it's been so long." Her voice trembled slightly, revealing deep excitement.
It's been so long, I really miss it.
Qin Xiaolin smiled gently at her and patted her shoulder lightly with his outstretched hand.
"You've grown quite tall." His deep, magnetic voice rang in her ear, as if it possessed an irresistible magic.
"Oh? Really?" She was slightly surprised; she hadn't even noticed that she had grown taller. She just felt her appetite had increased, and she was eating more.
Qin Xiaolin looked at her affectionately, his eyes filled with love and doting affection for her.
The flickering candlelight danced across their faces, casting dappled shadows that seemed to depict the deep affection between them.
One of them was still wondering if he had grown to 1.8 meters tall, as the ruler here was different from that of later generations.
"By the way, how did you become Huang Lao Er's bodyguard?" Li Xi couldn't help but marvel at how well he acted, without revealing any flaws.
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiaolin smiled slightly, a sly glint in his eyes. "This person has a great connection with the Red Lotus Sect. The sect just happened to send me to contact him, so I'll just go with the flow."
"This time it should be resolved quickly, you know him..."
Qin Xiaolin didn't leave Li Xi's room until the fourth watch of the night.
The moonlight was like water, and Qin Xiaolin's figure appeared and disappeared in the night, like a lone wolf wandering in the night, mysterious and profound.
He walked out of Li Xi's room, the smile gone, replaced by a deep contemplation.
The night was deep, but Qin Xiaolin was not sleepy at all.
He sat in the courtyard, watching the moonlight spill onto the lotus pond, making it shimmer.
Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed by. Qin Xiaolin's eyes sharpened, and he moved swiftly, catching up to the shadow. The shadow stopped and turned around, revealing a familiar face.
"It's you?" Qin Xiaolin frowned slightly, looking at the man in front of him with a hint of doubt in his eyes.
The man's name was Mo Shi, a friend Qin Xiaolin had made in the martial arts world. He was dressed in black, with a handsome face and a cunning look in his eyes.
"What, you don't welcome me coming to see you?" Mo Shi said with a smile, his tone slightly teasing.
Qin Xiaolin shook his head, a hint of helplessness on his face: "How can I sleep peacefully with you visiting so late at night?"
He laughed and patted Qin Xiaolin on the shoulder: "Brother, I have something to discuss with you."
Qin Xiaolin frowned slightly, and looking at his expression, a sense of foreboding rose in his heart: "What is it?"
Mo Shi looked at him with a serious expression and asked, "Do you know what's been circulating in the martial arts world lately?"
Qin Xiaolin's heart skipped a beat, recalling the recent rumors circulating in the martial arts world, and a look of surprise appeared on his face: "You mean..."
He nodded, his tone heavy: "Yes, it is said that the treasure map has resurfaced in the martial world, and all the major forces are secretly vying for it. I heard that the Red Lotus Sect has already made some progress."
It is said that this treasure is a huge fortune left behind by the previous dynasty's royal family, and its reappearance has undoubtedly stirred up a huge storm in the martial arts world.
Qin Xiaolin took a deep breath, his eyes resolute: "Then we can't fall behind, we must find clues as soon as possible."
Mo Shi nodded, his expression serious: "I have some clues, but this matter is extremely risky and requires our joint efforts."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Li Xi played with the crystals Qin Xiaolin had given her and discovered that her backpack contained quite a few stones, including jade pendants, meteorites, and luminous pearls.
Did the ancients prefer to use stones as gifts? I wonder how much they're worth.
She gently tucked the stone into her bag, then lay down quietly and drifted off to sleep.
He Xi Yuan has been bustling with activity lately, with crowds of people and a steady stream of income.
Master Huang was beaming with joy. His earnings in the past few days were comparable to the entire month's income of Yuncheng. All his previous worries and doubts vanished.
Now, he is completely at ease, firmly believing that he has found a solid backer.
"Brother Huang, thanks to you, we've found a great opportunity," Li Xi complimented with a beaming smile.
"Oh, you're being too polite. This wouldn't have been possible without you and Young Master An," Master Huang said with a hearty laugh.
"Not at all, it's all thanks to Brother Huang's discerning eye," Li Xi replied modestly.
At the same time, her gaze inadvertently fell on Qin Xiaolin, who was standing next to Master Huang.
At this moment, Qin Xiaolin had reverted to his previous middle-aged man persona, still with a cold expression, seemingly indifferent to everything around him.
They only noticed that Master Huang seemed slightly displeased as he placed his hand on Li Xi's shoulder, but it was only for a moment and went unnoticed.
Master Huang patted Li Xi on the shoulder, his eyes full of trust: "Next, we need to plan carefully how to further expand this source of income and take He Xi Courtyard to the next level."
Li Xi immediately nodded in agreement: "Brother Huang, you're right. Just tell me what you need, and I'll do my best."
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