Let's debut, fairy!

Chapter 88 is already in a daze.

on board.

Lu Xiqing withdrew her gaze from Su Xintang.

He slowly stepped forward and sat in the spot where Liu Yuanqing had been sitting, then asked Meng Bai, "Fellow Daoist, where do you come from?"

"From where I came from." Meng Bai deliberately showed some displeasure.

He knew it wouldn't be appropriate to say where he came from; given Lu Xiqing's intelligence, a few questions would likely expose him, so it was better not to say anything.

It's normal to be displeased, because Lu Xiqing's attitude towards him isn't very good right now; it has a scrutinizing quality to it.

Seeing this, Liu Yuanqing felt his chance to shine had come and shouted, "Xu Fu Ji, how can you speak to a goddess of such noble status?"

“A goddess’s status is naturally noble.” Meng Bai’s eyes narrowed, then he unfurled his fan and said, “But I’m very curious, how can you, a mere wandering soul, determine my identity?”

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuanqing's straightened back instantly collapsed.

Yes.

I was out of my mind.

How did I come to the conclusion that Hsu Fu Chi was my competitor?
What if this guy's identity is also unusual?

Thinking of this, he broke out in a cold sweat. This is the Heavenly Realm, where did all these fellow beings come from?

Before Lu Xiqing and Lu Yunluo could react, Meng Bai retreated to advance, put away his fan, cupped his hands to Lu Yunluo and said, "Since Miss Yunluo has important matters to attend to, I shall take my leave now and meet again another day."

Lu Yunlu nodded happily. She was right; he only had eyes for her!
This attitude only made Lu Xiqing more curious about Meng Bai. She smiled and said, "Brother Dao, please wait. I just happened to be passing by and I don't have anything important to do. Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

"Xi Qing, aren't you busy with the Seven Heart Dew business? Go ahead and do your work. I'll go for a stroll with Brother Fu Ji. You don't need to worry." Lu Yunluo actually started to defend Meng Bai, and even changed how she addressed him.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuanqing felt as if the sky had darkened.

Lu Xiqing also felt that something was wrong.

He gave Meng Bai a deep look and probed again, "Fu Ji? Fellow Daoist Xu, that's quite a unique name."

“Goddess, there’s no need for your strange probing. The name Fu Ji was given to me by my grandmother. I’m not afraid of being laughed at, but I was born prematurely before my due date.”

My parents wanted to abandon me, but my grandmother took pity on me and named me Fuji, hoping that God would bless me. I couldn't walk until I was four years old, and it was my grandmother who took good care of me, which is why I am where I am today." Meng Bai's expression became more and more unhappy as he spoke.

Finally, he sneered, "Someone as inadequate as me is naturally not worthy of the attention of a goddess as favored by heaven. However, I am physically disabled but determined. If the goddess does not like me, I will take my leave. Please do not make fun of my name any further."

After saying that, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Lu Yunluo, then floated up and flew away without hesitation.

Lu Yunluo grew anxious and gritted her teeth, saying angrily, "Lu Xiqing, what are you trying to do?"

After she finished cursing, she floated after him.

Lu Xiqing's expression shifted between light and shadow as she watched the two figures disappear into the distance, her teeth clenched tightly.

Congenital deficiencies?

Premature birth?

Raised by grandmother?

How come this experience is so similar to my own?
Is this guy surnamed Xu trying to scam me?
No, no one knew about my premature birth except my parents, grandfather, and great-aunt.

So, is what he said true?

No wonder Elder Shen said his Taoist skills were strange; it turns out it was because of innate deficiencies?
Fu Ji Fu Ji, using Fu Ji to represent good fortune, is quite reasonable.

In that case, my behavior just now was indeed impolite.

However, Lu Xiqing did not follow. She had been impolite, but there was no reason for her to apologize immediately. As a goddess of the Righteous God Palace, she could not do that.

Lu Yunluo didn't have so many reservations, floating next to Meng Bai: "Don't be angry with her, she's always like this. Besides, the Lu family's business has been somewhat hampered lately, and she's not in a good mood."

"I see." Meng Bai nodded, then said, "In that case, it's even more inappropriate to bother you, Miss. You're busy with family matters; how could you waste your time on me?"

"That's not how it works. I've always been indifferent to worldly affairs."

"No wonder Miss is like a purple lotus, rising from the mud unsullied, cleansed by the clear ripples without being seductive. It turns out she has never been entangled in worldly affairs." "You..." Good heavens, even Lu Yunluo blushed with embarrassment at this praise. "You flatter me too much."

"However, I am very curious, the Lu family is a righteous divine residence, so why would they encounter obstacles in doing business?" Meng Bai changed the subject.

“The Zhang family is also a righteous god’s residence, and their temple also produces the Bright Spirit Purple Lotus, which happens to clash with my family’s business, so they are pressing us step by step.” Lu Yunlu waved his hand.

Then he added, "Let's not dwell on these unpleasant things. How about we find a peaceful place to enjoy some wine and discuss philosophy?"

"Alright." Meng Bai readily agreed, as he was just worried about not finding a suitable opportunity to get this guy to sleep.

And so, the two landed on a lake. Lu Yunluo's protectors and maids then floated over, set down the flying boat, and laid out a feast.

Meng Bai dared not drink anymore and said in advance, "I am too weak to take any more nourishment, so I will drink tea instead of wine. Miss is happy today, please drink more."

Lu Yunluo did not refuse; she was indeed in a great mood today.

After a series of toasts, the sky gradually darkened, and Lu Yunluo's cheeks were flushed and her eyes were glazed.

Seeing this, the maid couldn't help but step forward and advise, "Miss, it's getting late, you should go back."

"I'm not going back!" Lu Yunlu pushed the maid away. This was the first time in her life she had been so happy. The Xu Fu Ji in front of her was exactly what she wanted in every way.

What to do when you go back?
Do I want to go back and be bullied?
As soon as she complained about being wronged, the pump arrived – Lu Xiqing was here again.

Looking at the drunken Lu Yunluo, she took a deep breath. If Lu Yunluo dared to sleep here tonight, the rumors would spread all over Purple Lotus Island tomorrow.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, it is getting late. You may rest in a guest room at the Zheng Shen Mansion for the night."

"In my drunken stupor, I am oblivious to the sky reflected in the water; my boat is filled with dreams that overshadow the Milky Way. I will rest on this boat for the night and will not disturb the goddess any longer." Meng Bai did not agree.

Lu Xiqing was visibly taken aback when she heard these two lines of poetry. She looked around at the lake and, for the first time, truly experienced the beauty of poetry.

No wonder my brother Lu Shenyou likes to spend time with Liu Yuanqing.

As she pondered, she saw Lu Yunluo sway as she got up, clapped her hands, and laughed, "Good, good, good, what a wonderful dream that fills the river of stars! I'm going to sleep tonight too..."

Before she could finish speaking, she swayed to the side, and the maidservant quickly used her magic to catch her.

Meng Bai glanced at her and knew that Su Xintang had already activated [Butterfly Sleep Realm]. Now it was truly done without anyone noticing, and no one would think that Lu Yunluo had a problem sleeping.

"Send Miss Yunluo back," Lu Xiqing instructed.

"Yes." Several maids helped Lu Yunluo up and flew towards the Heavenly Palace of the Gods.

Lu Xiqing didn't leave. She sat down and looked at Meng Bai, saying, "Fellow Daoist, are you also here for that position of assistant priest?"

Meng Bai did not answer the question, but said inexplicably, "If I remember correctly, there seem to be some people in He Gu Tian who cannot eat the top-grade purple lotus core. If they eat it, they will feel itchy all over and develop rashes, and even their throats will swell and they will be unable to breathe."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiqing was taken aback and asked in confusion, "What do you mean by this, fellow Daoist?"

"Miss Yunluo mentioned the setbacks in the Lu family's business when we were chatting just now."

"Fellow Daoist seems to have some leisure time." Lu Xiqing instantly became wary.

“Goddess, please do not doubt me. I have indeed fallen in love with Miss Yunluo at first sight. Therefore, I would like to make a deal with you.” Meng Bai chuckled and took a sip of his tea.

"trade?"

"My grandmother passed away a few days ago, and my Daoist heart collapsed. I am not long for this world, and I only have a few years left. Now that I have met Yunluo, if I can drink and talk with her, I will die without regret."

Therefore, I offer a solution to break the deadlock in the Lu family's business. I humbly request that the goddess grant my final wish and refrain from further disturbing Yunluo and me.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiqing frowned slightly and used her token to transmit her voice to Elder Shen, saying, "Is he really going to die soon?"

"I'm afraid it's true. He does look unwell; his golden veins are broken, and his jade bones are gone," Elder Shen replied after a thorough examination.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiqing smiled and said, "What's the point of talking about disturbing her? Yunluo is my cousin. If she can find a soulmate, I naturally have no reason to stop her."

After saying that, she added, "I wonder, what is the way to break this deadlock that you speak of, fellow Daoist..."

　There is more to come.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)