Chapter 68

By now, everyone's concentration had improved, so no one looked at Nan Xi, but they still widened their eyes involuntarily.

What is the second male lead?

Secret love? ?

There is a term called secret crush in the world of cultivation. Although it is not popular, basically everyone knows its meaning. The second male lead didn’t understand it at first, but after listening to Nan Xi’s narration of the plot for so many years, they were able to guess it.

At this time, the reason they were shocked was.

The plot actually adds a powerful secret admirer to the heroine?

Nan Xi didn’t know what other people were thinking. If she knew, she would at least keep calm.

Since it is an old-fashioned romantic novel, in addition to the tragic love between the male and female protagonists, there must also be a deeply affectionate second male lead.

[This is also a foreshadowing in the plot. Since the second male lead likes the female lead so much, he must be very good to her, and the two of them have a deep relationship, but in the end the male lead kills the second male lead himself. ]

Others: “?”

Just as the words "how can this be possible" flashed through everyone's minds, Nan Xi came back to her senses and said to them, "But we have nothing to do today, what do you want to do?"

An idea suddenly occurred to her, "Dinner party?"

Fifty years have passed, and Nan Xi still hasn't changed her bad habits. Her eyes light up when she talks about food. But things are different now. She patted her storage bag and curled her lips slightly.

"We haven't gathered together for ten years, and my sister is out of retreat, so the timing is perfect. If we want to have a dinner together, I'll treat you."

Although he has done nothing but training and traveling, Nan Xi is also a capable person. After so many years, he can be said to have accumulated some experience.

The others looked at each other and laughed.

"Then let's listen to Senior Sister." Qi Zhao took the lead, and no one else had any objections.

With their current level of cultivation, Nan Xi naturally couldn't invite them to eat ordinary food that would not fill a cultivator's stomach and would only add impurities to the body. She spent extra money and went to a famous restaurant in Yunxiang City that served spiritual food, and even booked a half-packed private room.

This kind of box is not a separate room, but a space separated by screens and curtains. However, they are just having a meal together and not discussing any confidential matters, so this box is enough.

Luo Tingyun sat next to Nan Xi. He glanced at Nan Xi many times and was actually a little concerned about the so-called second male lead.

But it seems that there is no chance to speak.

The atmosphere in the box was very lively. Everyone was talking about what they had seen and heard during this period, exchanging their cultivation experiences and their current situations, and gossiping a bit.

Nan Xi doesn't talk much. After all, she has to eat and maintain her persona, so she can't be too active.

But she was in a very good mood. Sometimes she was afraid of spitting out the rice, so she tried hard to hold back her laughter.

Just when the atmosphere was harmonious, it suddenly became extremely noisy outside, and there were even fluctuations of spiritual power. Everyone in the box stopped talking.

The main thing was that Mo Qian and a few others who were the most active had been holding their breath and concentrating on listening to the noise outside. However, before they had listened for more than a minute, a huge noise was heard, and the screen of the private room was overturned by someone, and someone smashed it directly onto the table.

Even though the other party got up quickly, he still made a mess of the box and the table.

Nan Xi and others retreated immediately and were not affected.

Nan Xi took a look at the mess on the table and secretly rejoiced, "Hey, there will be a new table of food to eat later."

Qi Zhao and others: "..."

But because of Nan Xi's words, their fears caused by the destruction of the atmosphere were reduced a little, and they just watched the movement in front of them.

This restaurant is quite famous in Yunxiang City, and to be able to build a restaurant of this quality that serves monks, one must either have a good background or great strength.

So normally, no one would cause trouble in a bar.

The man who was forced into their box had messy hair that covered most of his face, and his clothes were rather simple. Everyone looked at him, but when he raised his eyes, they were startled by his extremely wild eyes.

The man stood up, and it could be seen that he had a good figure and temperament. Somehow, he suddenly glanced at Nan Xi.

However, no one took this look seriously. The current situation was clearly a fight, and the party attacking this man had no intention of letting him go. Soon, another hand gesture was made and an attacking spell rushed over.

The Tianyun Sword Sect didn't want to meddle in other people's business. After all, they didn't know how the fight started or what the grudge was about, so they retreated silently one by one.

But the man's aura suddenly changed and he drew a sword from his waist.

This sword style is the basic sword style of the Tianyun Sword Sect.

Everyone: “!”

This person was only in the Foundation Establishment Stage, so he was definitely no match for the Golden Core Stage person over there. In a flash, Nan Xi took out the sword and blocked the attack for that person.

The others soon joined her.

Qi Zhao asked, "Why did you hurt my Tianyun Sword Sect disciples?"

Although they had never seen this person before, they knew he was an outer sect disciple by looking at his attire. But no matter whether he was an outer sect or inner sect, since they were all disciples of Tianyun Sword Sect, they were a whole group outside. Even if they were not clear about the situation now, they could not allow the other party to attack the disciples of Tianyun Sword Sect.

The opponent was also alone. Seeing that the eight people here were all in the Jindan stage and were carrying jade tokens of personal disciples, his momentum was immediately insufficient, but he still shouted at the top of his voice: "This bastard insulted and provoked me, what's wrong with me teaching him a lesson?"

"Even if it's the Tianyun Sword Sect, they can't allow their disciples to do whatever they want outside, right?"

Everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to that person.

The other party had no expression on his face. He glanced at Nan Xi again, then lowered his head slightly, "My name is Shi Ye, an outer sect disciple."

Shi Ye said: "This person is talking nonsense. It's just that the table he wanted was occupied by me. He wanted to take it, but I refused to let him. Then an argument broke out."

When Shi Ye lowered his head like this, he looked gloomy and silent.

But Nan Xi still felt indignant after hearing this, "How can this be possible! This person is so unreasonable. However, whether what this junior brother said is true or not remains to be tested."

The others nodded silently, but Nan Xi suddenly became excited.

[Hmm? Wait! Shi Ye? ]

[Is this the male lead Shi Ye who has made rapid progress since entering the inner sect, surpassed the direct disciple within ten years, and has a deep love for the female lead? ? ]

Everyone: “?”

Because of Nan Xi's words, their gazes were focused even more on Shi Ye, and they were almost staring at this guy.

Shi Ye's gaze paused on Nan Xi.

But there was no other expression.

The identity cards of outer disciples are made of wood, and without the list of people entering the Tianyun Sword Sect, they are not considered true disciples. Moreover, they are highly mobile, so naturally their voices cannot be heard. Everyone understands this.

The man opposite had a grim look on his face, but when he heard that Shi Ye was an outer disciple, and then saw that no one knew him, he became bolder.

"He did insult me! We monks are just arguing over this. This is a grudge between the two of us. You guys should take your own position!"

Nowadays, it is indeed not popular in the world of cultivation for one person to cause a quarrel, and the whole sect will be mobilized for such a thing. Most of the time, personal grudges are resolved by individuals.

Luo Tingyun looked at him and said slowly, "Even if I said something rude, the blow you just gave me is enough to fight back. Do you want to beat me to death and make me kneel down and beg for mercy?"

While they were talking, the manager of the restaurant also came. The manager himself had the cultivation level of Yuanying, and in his hand was a photo stone. He said, "What the little disciple said is right. Now that the grudge has been resolved, let's not dwell on it."

"My dear guest, you now have two choices. One is to compensate for the losses of the restaurant today. The other is to refuse compensation and be forced to do so. You will be added to the blacklist of our restaurant. Please choose one."

The man's face turned particularly sour at this moment.

Nan Xi sighed in her heart.

[How stupid! I can't bear to watch this. ]

The others nodded in silent agreement.

Shi Ye's gaze finally fell on other people, but he felt a little puzzled.

Why do these senior brothers and sisters always nod for unknown reasons?

However, no one except him paid attention to these details. The person in charge turned to Nan Xi and others. However, this time, his attitude was particularly good. As Nan Xi thought, he not only gave them gifts and apologies, but also upgraded them to the best box.

We also added a few more signature dishes.

Nan Xi was in a good mood and helped Shi Ye pay his share of the compensation.

Afterwards, they should have continued their dinner and Shi Ye should have returned to the clan by himself, but because of Nan Xi's words, the others were curious about Shi Ye and almost kept asking him to stay.

Shi Ye looked at Nan Xi again and finally nodded in agreement.

She pursed her lips as she nodded, still seeming a little uncomfortable and shy.

It was at this moment that everyone came back to their senses from the gaze they had at first sight, and realized that this man was a little younger than them and looked a little immature.

At least in front of them, he is my younger brother.

But even so, when they sat down again, Shi Ye's seat was arranged by them to be the farthest away from Nan Xi, and everyone looked at him with a bit of scrutiny.

Luo Tingyun spoke first, "Don't be cautious. You were injured just now. This spiritual food can also heal you."

Shi Ye lowered his eyes slightly and picked up the chopsticks awkwardly.

And because of Shi Ye's appearance, Nan Xi's previously disconnected thoughts were connected.

[But to be honest, I have never met Shi Ye. The heroine and Shi Ye knew each other much earlier... He was less than five years old at that time. This guy is quite loyal.]

Luo Tingyun tightened his grip on the chopsticks, but his mind was working unconsciously as he listened to Nan Xi's words.

[The plot is officially on track from the moment the second male lead appears and they all come out of retreat. When they all come out of retreat, it shocks the entire cultivation world. After that, they meet the female lead and the latest stage of the plot begins.]

[This is the beginning of a formal sadomasochistic relationship. Qi Qian treats the heroine with ambivalence, and the heroine suffers. Then the second male lead comforts her, and the hero and heroine reconcile again, moving forward together, and then misunderstandings occur again.]

[Then, from the initial good feelings, they will suddenly start to hate the heroine and trample on her and insult her.]

Nan Xi couldn't help but frown.

[There are many physical abuse scenes later, and it is impossible to avoid them every time...]

Now not only Luo Tingyun, but everyone felt nervous.

This was the first time in so many years that Nan Xi recalled the plot in detail again, and the content was not what they wanted to hear. Luo Tingyun remembered what Li Yunzheng said fifty years ago.

"The existence of the system can now be detected, proving that it is slowly being exposed to the outside world. However, no one knows the key to its exposure. I guess it is related to the plot."

"So we have to wait until everyone is out of quarantine and the story starts again, then we can act at our own opportunity."

"We have to capture that system."