Chapter 83 "Ninth Sister"
The pursuit of pleasure is nothing more than food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. When Su Yunyu learned that the largest restaurant in Baiyujing was Shengxiao Zuifenglou, she immediately became interested upon hearing this high-class name.
Since transmigrating into the book, he has been working tirelessly on his missions day and night. Although he has failed again, at least he can finally relax for a while.
Therefore, the spirit stones that couldn't be spent in this space became the greatest pastime.
With a warm breeze and clear skies, the verdant branches reflect the sky. Without asking for directions, one can see a uniquely tall pavilion amidst the endless rooftops, its eaves adorned with flying phoenixes.
Having been starving in the cultivation world for so long, Su Yunyu finally got to have a good meal. She stretched and followed the tourists into the cultivation world.
Lifting the embroidered curtain at the doorway, a hidden world unfolds inside, filled with the scent of cosmetics mingling with cheerful laughter and the intoxicating aroma of wine.
Su Yunyu waved his hand and ordered a private room on the second floor. After ordering whatever he wanted from the menu, the waiter, seeing his luxurious attire, had a thought and chuckled to himself:
"Honored guest, why not enjoy some music and instruments? Our girls here are most skilled at using music to please the heart..."
The servant enthusiastically promoted it as an art transaction devoid of any ulterior motives. Su Yunyu's brow twitched, and she was about to refuse when she suddenly realized something was amiss.
Strange, wasn't he always obsessed with beautiful women...?
Why are you now avoiding beautiful women like the plague? Could it be...?
You've become gay.
111 was very suspicious and made a sarcastic remark:
Even if you are really gay, I won't laugh at you.
However, a series of snickers followed immediately after she finished speaking. Su Yunyu's face darkened, and she slammed the menu shut, shoving it forcefully into the servant's hand, saying:
"I want the best pipa player among you."
Upon hearing that he wanted the best, the servant immediately beamed, agreed repeatedly, and bowed as he withdrew.
Before the dishes arrived, a woman carrying a zither was there. Her long dress flowed around her chest, and her shoulders were fair and delicate.
She came in and greeted everyone softly before calmly sitting down in the armchair. The pipa rested on her shoulder, and just as Su Yunyu was feeling at a loss, she plucked the strings and played a clear, melodious tune.
As the music flowed and the sunlight danced, mingling with the footsteps of the Mosuo people in the streets outside the window, Su Yunyu unconsciously raised her hand to take a sip of tea, and said to 111 with complete ease:
"You see, I'm not gay at all, and I still appreciate beautiful women very much..."
Before she finished speaking, the woman walked over with her pipa in hand, her skirt swaying beside Su Yunyu, carrying a delicate fragrance, along with Su Yunyu's sudden cough.
Before he could even drink his tea, Su Yunyu lingered there, coughing until his face turned slightly red. The woman stopped playing her pipa and quickly took out a handkerchief to gently pat his back.
"How is the young master?"
When her soft touch came over, Su Yunyu instinctively stood up to dodge, but then realized she had overreacted. Sure enough, 111 mocked her.
[Avoid them like the plague, bend them as far as they can go]
"..."
Su Yunyu angrily told 111 to shut up, just then the servant knocked on the door and brought in the dishes, his expression mocking as he served them.
"A beauty is like a flower; young master, you should cherish and love her..."
Looking at the large table of dishes—squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, braised eight delicacies with scallions, crane needle pine cloud, and basil flower cake—Su Yunyu couldn't hear anything. She raised her hand and pushed the servant who was still serving tea out.
After the noise subsided, Su Yunyu turned around and saw that the woman was still holding her pipa and looking at her.
Being looked at by such a goddess-like girl would surely stir one's emotions, but Su Yunyu's gaze lingered between the large table of dishes and the beautiful woman.
He quickly raised his hand to escort the woman out, but a commotion suddenly erupted outside the ajar door:
"Whoever is putting pressure on us, get out of here—"
"Ahhh, such strong spiritual energy—"
"Who, who is it?!"
Something seemed to be happening down below. Su Yunyu, always eager for excitement, disregarded her appetite and took a few steps to the railing to look down.
He peeked out, only to retreat back into the private room in fright. His white robes trailed in the air in a panicked arc. Still shaken, he leaned against the door. Seeing this, the woman comforted him:
"Young master, there's no need to worry. Anyone who dares to cause trouble in our building will be kicked out, no matter who they are."
However, when Su Yunyu heard this, the corners of her lips curled up into a bitter smile. The person downstairs was dressed in black, with a bone whip at his waist and long boots on his feet, looking down like a flame. Who else could it be but Xiao Shuying?
no!
A wave of fear washed over her. Su Yunyu didn't dare imagine the consequences of being caught in such a place. She simply ran quickly to the slightly ajar window of the private room, pushed it open, and prepared to jump out—
The woman, disregarding the pipa in her arms, rushed forward to stop Su Yunyu, who appeared to be contemplating suicide. She was somewhat panicked.
"Young master, although it's only the second floor, it's still incredibly high. How could you so rashly jump down?"
Su Yunyu failed to jump, not because the woman stopped him, but because he discovered that the Shengxiao Zuifeng Tower was already terrifyingly encased in a barrier.
Like an overturned bell, no one inside could escape. Su Yunyu tried to do the same, using the spiritual energy of the Three Realms to break through, but found that the spiritual energy had already melted into her meridians.
"Why is the young master acting this way...?"
While the woman was still trying to comfort her, Su Yunyu climbed down from the window, stubbornly insisting that she was alright while quickly thinking of how to escape.
He called 111 for help:
[Quick, quick, can you teleport me out of here? If we get caught today, we're both doomed!]
111 sounds perfectly calm:
[You're the one who's finished, not me, and besides, I don't have the energy left.]
Where is your energy?
[The last one escaped and showed you its magnificent appearance.]
"..."
Su Yunyu's lips twitched, then she suddenly calmed down.
Originally, it was an extremely urgent situation, but now that I've been forced into this predicament, I suddenly feel relieved. So what if I'm arrested? It's not a big deal.
Just a second later, the commotion downstairs was suppressed by an inexplicable force, plunging the entire building into a terrifying silence, accompanied by a voice as heavy as a thousand pounds:
"I am only looking for one person here. If you cooperate, you may live; if you do not cooperate, this place will be your burial ground."
It's unclear whether the noise was suppressed, frightened, or both; in any case, the once bustling building now seemed to be filled only with the sound of breathing.
"Master, I know you're here..."
His ghostly voice rang out, and Su Yunyu could no longer pretend to be calm. She was immediately in a panic, pacing anxiously back and forth in the private room, trying to find a way out.
Upon seeing the wardrobe, he had a wild idea that he could hide inside. With a whoosh, he pulled it open, revealing a few sparse dresses.
I have an idea.
"explain!"
[Disguise yourself and you'll get away with it.]
"Disguise"
In the silence of 111, Su Yunyu looked at the few pieces of fabric in the wardrobe, as if she understood something.
At this moment, the woman noticed that he was examining the clothes in the closet, so she came over and explained softly:
"This was prepared for us girls in the building, in case of any emergencies..."
As she spoke, she glanced at Su Yunyu, and a hint of doubt finally appeared on her face. This man was dressed in luxurious clothes and spent money like water. Although his appearance was ordinary, there were many clues about him.
And the person downstairs was saying something about the Master being here...
"Young master," the woman asked after a moment's hesitation.
Could it be that person is looking for you?
She wasn't curious about identities, but rather about unusual relationships between people.
Su Yunyu, hearing her accurate words, felt a mix of urgency and anger at 111's disastrous method, yet she also had time to reply:
"I can't let him find me."
"That……"
Looking at the few clothes in the closet, and then imagining the consequences if she were caught, Su Yunyu's heart clenched. She closed her eyes briefly, then opened them again, her eyes burning with intensity.
"I need to disguise myself; please cover for me, young lady."
As he spoke, he picked up a dress and turned to go behind the screen. The woman was somewhat surprised and finally understood why Su Yunyu had been staring at these clothes.
How terrified must one be to be so reckless and risk being found...?
Su Yunyu was changing her clothes behind the screen. Unfortunately, she happened to pick up the most difficult-to-wear Qi-Xiong Ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), and she had to tie the dress up like she was dressing herself up.
The room was quiet, save for the rustling of clothes, when suddenly a strange sound came from inside:
Thump—thump—thump—
It was the sound of footsteps, the heavy thud of boots on the long steps.
The sound ascended the steps, like a drumbeat that connected to the heartbeat; with each thud, the heartbeat grew more apprehensive.
The more they pressed on, the more flustered Su Yunyu became. Unaware of the situation, she tied the ribbon in her hand into a knot that was impossible to untie. Her dress looked strange, but she had no choice. She simply walked out quickly and changed her appearance again in front of the mirror.
The woman stared in astonishment as he transformed, from the ethereal figure he had just been to someone remarkably similar to herself, yet whose appearance and mannerisms were drastically different… a beautiful woman.
She should be considered a beauty, although her makeup was strange, her dress was wrinkled, and even her hairpins were crooked, but she was no longer recognizable as she had been just moments before.
Just then, footsteps stopped at the door next door. Su Yunyu quickly picked up the pipa that the woman had left on the ground, turned around and sat down in the armchair, making it seem as if he was the one receiving guests.
With a creak—
The door was pushed open, but it was done so calmly and unhurriedly, as if there was no sign that they were looking for someone.
Su Yunyu's heart skipped a beat, and she regretted sitting in that round chair. Now, holding a pipa, she was facing the door, and when she looked up, her eyes met Xiao Shuying's.
Those were extremely deep eyes, brimming with storm potential, their pupils as black as iron, and as black as a soul banner fluttering in a storm.
One glance is enough to make my heart pound and leave me feeling completely lost.
But Su Yunyu still pretended to be weak and frail, feigning fear and lowering her face. She was anxious, thinking that even in this state, Long Aotian wouldn't see through her act, would he?
Unexpectedly, the scene he had been hoping for did not appear. Instead of leaving, Xiao Shuying strolled over, grabbed Su Yunyu's chin, and forced him to raise his pale and listless face.
Xiao Shuying's gaze fell on the pipa leaning against his snow-white shoulders, then she released his chin and instead took his trembling, curled-up hand, spreading his fingers and carefully stroking his fingertips.
With this caress, the faint aura of hostility emanating from him dissipated somewhat, and he let out a laugh that held no meaning:
"The girl has no calluses, so why does she hold a pipa in her hands?"
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Author's Note: [Sprinkling flowers][Sprinkling flowers]
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