What bad intentions could my Daoist partner possibly have?

Chapter 11 Shen Jianwei: "Fellow villager! You're from the same hometown!"

Last night, Shen Jianwei was about to go to sleep after taking out her treasured 'white silk', but the thought of Li Qingan giving the white silk to Lingyin made her too excited to sleep.

Because I wanted to see both Li Qing'an being slashed by Ling Yin with a sword, and Ling Yin putting on those white silk stockings...

Both are exciting.

As a result, the more he thought about it, the less he could sleep, and he excitedly got out of bed and ate five plates of pastries.

When he learned that Lingyin was already on her way to Luoxia City after dawn, he quickly put on his clothes, packed the meat buns prepared by his maid for breakfast, and left Mingyue Tower in a hurry.

As Su Lingyin's good friend, she naturally knew where Li Qingan's house was in Luoxia City.

Having witnessed it, Shen Jianwei felt regret more than once, wishing Li Qingan had spent the 1.93 million high-grade spirit crystals he had spent on luxury goods on food.

However, this was someone else's business, so she never really commented on it.

As they walked and ate their way into the inner city, they saw dozens of people already gathered at the entrance of the Li residence, all waiting to see Li Qing'an make a scene.

She actually finds these people quite annoying.

Although everyone knew about Li Qing'an's pursuit of Su Lingyin, there was always a small group of people who neither cultivated nor did anything else; they just watched the spectacle.

They even set up a private betting pool to bet on when Li Qing'an would be killed by his good friend.

Honestly... Lingyin isn't bloodthirsty.

Those people who were killed were killed because they broke their promise and continued to pursue Lingyin despite clearly losing.
They have absolutely no shame...

While eating a meat bun and grumbling to herself, Shen Jianwei suddenly heard the voice of "Pay back the money" coming from the gate of the Li residence.

She recognized Li Qing'an's voice, so she quickened her pace. Who owed Li Qing'an money?

Through the gaps between people, she witnessed a scene that left her speechless.

Li Qingan kept saying "pay back the money," and punched Dong Bin repeatedly, not even letting Dong Bin finish his sentence.

Is this how you collect debts?
Is this still the same gentle and kind Li Qing'an?

He has such a cruel side?

Could it be that he's possessed by a ghost?

As she was still thinking this, the next second she saw the people in front of her suddenly retreat in a panic, and Dong Bin flew over.

It would have been one thing if it had flown over, but Li Qingan simply swung his sword and cut off Dong Bin's arm.

The sight of blood startled her, and as she instinctively stepped back, she shuddered and dropped the meat bun in her hand to the ground.

Hey, this won't do.

How could we waste such a hot, delicious meat bun?
So Shen Jianwei stopped in her tracks, bent down, and took a bite of the meat bun that was hanging in mid-air...

Unexpectedly, Li Qingan caught his meat bun with his sword sheath beforehand... Oh well, it's better than it falling to the ground.

So she directly put the meat bun from the scabbard into her mouth and quickly ate it.

Indeed, only food that is eaten can be called delicious food...

and many more!

If the scabbard is stained with blood, wouldn't it be dirtier than the ground?
Then, belatedly realizing what was happening, Shen Jianwei widened her eyes and quickly asked, "Is your sword dirty?"

Looking at the bright-looking Shen Jianwei in front of him, Li Qingan put down his sword sheath and said, "I just used the sword, it's very clean."

"Phew...that's good, that's good."

Shen Jianwei patted his chest and quickly took out another meat bun from the paper bag and started eating.

Li Qing'an had memories of Shen Jianwei, but all he knew was that the girl was bright and beautiful and her name was Shen Jianwei.

So after glancing at him a couple more times, she looked away and continued walking toward Dong Bin, who was sliding down the wall.

"Hey..." Shen Jianwei, having swallowed a steamed bun, quickly spoke up: "Wait, aren't you going to see Lingyin? Lingyin will be arriving in Luoxia City soon. Where's the surprise you prepared this time?"

Li Qingan paused. Were Shen Jianwei and Su Lingyin very familiar with each other?

He couldn't help but glance back, and Shen Jianwei blinked: "Why are you looking at me? I'm just asking if you're still the same old three things? If so, hurry up and change them, I'm already tired of seeing Lingyin like this..."

Since you like Lingyin so much, you should at least give her something new, right?

Judging from her voice, Li Qingan was certain that she and Su Lingyin had a good relationship, but why did this girl speak with a rather familiar dialect mixed in...?

“I know what I’m doing.” Li Qingan smiled slightly. “Once I’ve collected the debt, I’ll go find the Holy Maiden.”

Shen Jianwei's eyes widened: "Isn't Lingyin the most important person in your heart?"

"Hasn't she arrived yet?" Li Qingan said softly, "Collecting debts won't take too long."

"Nonsense. In his current state, the Dong family definitely won't be willing to pay you back. If you don't go today, are you just going to go find Lingyin?" Shen Jianwei said, while eating another steamed bun. "If you ask me, why don't you just ask Lingyin to help you? She's the Holy Maiden of the Luoxia Sect. With just one word, would these families dare to disobey her?"

“That would make it seem like I have ulterior motives for pursuing her,” Li Qingan said without hesitation. “But I really like her.”

Li Qingan wouldn't say a wrong word until this deal was finalized.

A business that could generate five million a month or tens of millions the following month cannot be allowed to slip through one's fingers.

Seeing Li Qing'an's serious expression, Shen Jianwei was taken aback. This guy might be a bit dull, but his feelings for Lingyin were genuine...

Oh no, how can I give Lingyin the 'gift' I prepared through him?
"I'll help you collect your debt!"

Shen Jianwei's eyes darted around, and he suddenly patted his chest: "I'll definitely get them all back for you!"

"You?" Li Qingan chuckled. "Can you do it?"

"Three days!" Shen Jianwei put the last meat bun in his mouth, crumpled the paper bag into a ball, and said in a light tone, "If I don't get it back, you can punch me to death."

Li Qingan looked at Shen Jianwei with a smile, and felt much closer to her when he heard her speak in dialect: "Okay, this book is full of IOUs."

"So much?" Shen Jianwei took the ledger and flipped through it, her eyes growing brighter. Then she tentatively asked, "If... I mean if, if I get it all back for you, could you give me some reward?"

What do you think?

"How can you see it? Just squint and look through your eyes."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jianwei suddenly raised her head. After her initial surprise, she excitedly stood on tiptoe, pointed at Li Qingan, and exclaimed happily, "Fellow villager! You're a fellow villager!"

Shen Jianwei was born with a bright and beautiful appearance, reminiscent of peonies in early April or cherries glistening with dew in the morning light.

When she laughed with excitement, her face seemed to be caressed by a spring breeze, her skin glowed with a thin layer of pearly light, and the two shallow dimples on her cheeks seemed to be filled with honey.

Those eyes were the most striking feature; the corners of the eyes were slightly upturned, and the color of the pupils was as cool as amber immersed in a stream. When they blinked, they shimmered with light, making people feel happy in their hearts.

"Hello, fellow villager." Li Qingan greeted her with a smile. He had never spoken much with Shen Jianwei before, and he really didn't expect that they were fellow villagers.

But... it's strange that I have Shen Jianwei's memories but no impression of Su Lingyin.

Why is my brain specifically trying to forget Su Lingyin?
"Hehe~" Shen Jianwei's smile grew even more cheerful: "When fellow villagers meet, behind their backs... oh no, I mean, their eyes are brimming with tears!"

"I'll get this debt back for you in two days! Principal and interest!" "Okay." Li Qing'an nodded. "If you get it all back, half the interest is yours."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jianwei quickly flipped through the ledger and roughly calculated that it amounted to 600,000 spirit crystals. He then patted Li Qingan's arm with a beaming smile and said, "Deal!"

I can buy lots of delicious food again.

Shen Jianwei thought to herself with a smug smile, then turned to look at Li Qingan: "Fellow villager, you..."

"I need to go buy something to see Lingyin. You can go and collect the debt for me."

Li Qingan interrupted Shen Jianwei. Although meeting someone from the same hometown was a happy thing, he hadn't forgotten his job.

The fellow villagers aren't paying my wages.

Moreover, he now suspects that the mysterious Su Lingyin may have come to Chang Geng Realm for the sake of Huang Qingwu. So, in his current state of confusion, what if he could find clues about the Tianyuan Mirror through Su Lingyin?

"Oh right, oh right." Shen Jianwei clapped her hands as she put the ledger into her storage ring. "There's this one too. Let's get going."

"You should go and collect the debt."

"Don't worry, it's not a big deal. I said two days, and I meant two days. Just relax, folks!" Shen Jianwei snorted lightly. "Besides, I'm Lingyin's only good friend. Can't I give you some advice?"

"Row."

Li Qingan agreed and walked towards the outer city with Shen Jianwei.

With this debt collector as his 'thug,' Li Qing'an no longer bothered with the half-dead Dong Bin and the others.

"Master, do you think Su Lingyin did something outrageous that scared me? Otherwise, why would I only forget about her, this woman?"

"Who knows? How about I take a look at your fellow villager's memories?"

"Forget it," Li Qingan replied. "The third rule of our agreement is that you cannot interfere with my private life and way of doing things without my consent."

"you sure?"

"Otherwise what? I'm not your puppet," Li Qing'an said calmly. "If everything has to be done this way, what's the point of my life?"

"I understand. Then I'll do as you say. I won't look at other people's memories without your permission." Huang Qingwu said lazily, "By the way, have you fallen for your fellow villager? This girl is indeed quite pretty, and her personality is quite likable too."

"Don't talk nonsense, I'm just happy."

"Yes Yes Yes……"

Huang Qingwu said no more, and Li Qingan also composed himself. Then Shen Jianwei asked curiously, "What are you planning to buy this time?"

"It's a secret, so you won't tell Lingyin beforehand."

"Tch~ Stingy!"

Shen Jianwei decided to first see what her fellow villager wanted to buy, and then take the opportunity to give him the white silk stockings she had prepared. Otherwise, if she gave them to him now, her fellow villager would definitely refuse them once he opened them.

After temporarily putting aside her thoughts, Shen Jianwei turned her attention back to the morning market.

Thinking about the 600,000 spirit crystals that would be in his account in two days, Shen Jianwei decided to have another breakfast today.

While she was swallowing hard, still debating which one to eat next—

"Young Master Li, the mini cakes that we improved after your suggestion last time are selling like hotcakes now. You've been gone for five months, so come and have a taste now."

"Sister Wang, I won't..."

"Don't mention it, take it!"

"Qing'an, you look thinner these past five months, don't you? Er Ya, quickly take this steamer of buns to your brother Qing'an. Are you still shy? If it weren't for her, you would have died in the mouth of the monster... Hurry up!"

"Qing'an, try some of our family's freshly baked pies..."

"Young Master Li, are you going to see Saintess Su again? You could try giving her this new hairpin; it's free..."

"You're too kind, you're too kind..."

"Qing'an..."

While thanking them, Li Qing'an casually flicked the spirit stones, which were used to pay for small items, into the shop that had given him the gift.

"Qing'an, you're being too polite..."

"You can keep it."

Shen Jianwei, who was standing next to Li Qingan, stared in disbelief at the increasing amount of food and other items in Li Qingan's arms, feeling that her brain couldn't process it for a moment.

She knew, of course, that Li Qing'an had a good reputation in Luoxia City, but because she hadn't looked into the specifics, she couldn't possibly have imagined it...

Li Qingan can go shopping without spending any money!

It's one thing if he doesn't spend any money, but people are even scrambling to give him gifts... Is that reasonable?
Isn't it true that there can only be a seller if there is a buyer?
This person is really nice, they even secretly gave me the money...

Seeing the pile of things in Li Qing'an's arms that was taller than his head, Shen Jianwei swallowed hard and said, "Fellow villager, you've already bought everything, how about I help you get some food? I definitely won't eat it, I'll just help you carry it..."

"Eat, eat."

Li Qingan stuffed most of the food into his hands, saying, "I can't finish this all by myself. Fellow villager, please help me out so it doesn't go to waste."

Shen Jianwei nodded vigorously: "People from the same hometown should help each other when they are away from home."

She happily accepted the food, the aroma filling her nostrils bringing her pure bliss...

Li Qingan couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at her puffed-out cheeks.

Although the need for food is not as great after cultivating immortality, it is impossible to completely abstain from food before reaching the sixth realm of transcendence. So, seeing Shen Jianwei's happy expression, his appetite was also aroused.

But... is Su Lingyin's best friend a Taotie?

He kept eating but his stomach never seemed to bulge, and he seemed oblivious to the concept of being full, his mouth never stopping.

He's quite talented...

Thinking about it, Li Qingan ate his steamed buns while looking at the jewelry, trying to pick out a few nice ones.

"Su Lingyin is definitely not an ugly woman."

Huang Qingwu's voice suddenly rang in his mind: "Shen Jianwei is so beautiful, Su Lingyin can't be ugly either."

"I thought so too."

"So..." Huang Qingwu said slowly and deliberately, "If you ever really take a fancy to a girl, don't rush. First, become friends with her and see if her friends are even prettier."

Li Qingan chuckled.

"Only children make choices!"

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