The fairy always tries to corrupt my Dao heart.

Chapter 15 Shen Qingyu

Fireworks shop.

Li Qing'an, dressed in a black robe, stood outside the door with his arms crossed, chatting with the vendors beside him while waiting for the fireworks to be made according to his specifications.

Master is right about one thing: it is necessary to maintain a friendly relationship with Su Lingyin at this stage.

What if the other party can actually find clues about the Tianyuan Mirror?
As for this fairy who seemed to be cultivating the Dao of Forgetfulness and was detached from worldly affairs, Li Qing'an prepared several strategies to adapt to the changing circumstances.

It all depends on whether Su Lingyin is love-struck.

Li Qingan took a bite of the pie. Although he had already abstained from grains, it did not prevent him from indulging in his appetite.

Besides, it really tastes delicious.

"Hey!"

The silvery voice grew louder as it approached, and Li Qing'an couldn't help but turn his head to look.

The girl ran over, lifting her skirt, and her bright yellow dress instantly rippled with a flowing halo. The apricot ribbons danced behind her as the layers of gauze seemed to gather the brightness of autumn within the folds of her skirt.

It was as if the entire bright and beautiful season of White Dew had been shattered and crashed into Li Qing'an's eyes.

Li Qing'an's eyes lit up, and even Huang Yunzhao in the Sword Heart praised, "What a bright and beautiful girl."

It is indeed bright and beautiful.

Li Qing'an did not deny his master's evaluation, but at the same time felt a little surprised.

Because memories of this girl came flooding back.

Shen Qingyu, Su Lingyin's best friend.

They weren't very familiar with each other, and had only spoken a handful of times.

So, it really was just a coincidence that I forgot about Su Lingyin?
Li Qing'an stared at Shen Qingyu, lost in thought. As Shen Qingyu stood before Li Qing'an, the crimson gold necklace on her lapel swayed gently.

She raised her hand and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, revealing a section of her fair wrist through her sleeve. When she looked up at Li Qing'an, her bright, sparkling eyes were as warm as the rising sun. With a slight smile, a natural blush spread across the corners of her eyes, as if the finest brush had been dipped in rouge and gently applied to rice paper.

"Li Qingan, you..."

Shen Qingyu's voice stopped abruptly as her gaze was involuntarily drawn to the pile of food that Li Qingan was holding.

So, the words that were about to come out changed.

Why did you buy so much food?

Gulu.

Amidst the soft sound of swallowing, Shen Qingyu's voice continued, "Can you finish eating?"

"It was a gift from someone when I passed by the morning market."

As Li Qingan replied, he subtly observed Shen Qingyu.

Putting aside the fact that she is incredibly beautiful, her outfit is also noteworthy. Whether it's the auspicious patterns embroidered in gold thread on the cuffs and hem of her skirt, or the apricot-colored sash with interlocking auspicious pendants hanging from her waist...

Not only is it of exceptional quality, but it also contains a hidden formation.

Another pampered young lady that the Chang Geng family couldn't raise.

Ok?
Do I really know that much about women's clothes and accessories?

A hint of a smile flashed in Li Qing'an's eyes, only to see Shen Qingyu look up again, asking with a surprised expression, "Give it to you? Why? Isn't it true that you can only sell if you buy?"

“I’m a nice person,” Li Qingan said casually.

"I know you're a nice person, but..." Shen Qingyu blinked, "Does being a nice person mean you can get things for free? Shouldn't it be a discount?"

Li Qingan smiled and said, "Do you know of a poet who went to brothels without paying?"

Shen Qingyu's eyes widened immediately, and she asked curiously, "Does this person possess some kind of special constitution?"

"Because he is talented."

Shen Qingyu has figured it out; it's similar to bartering.

But Li Qing'an is different. He's a good person, but there are many good people in the world. Why should he be the only one who gets to eat for free?

Looking at Shen Qingyu's expression, Li Qingan smiled. He realized that he wasn't really close to Su Lingyin's best friend.

"You've come to urge me to see Lingyin?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyu immediately came to her senses. Oh right, she had come to urge him to see Lingyin, not to chat idly!
"Mmm!" Shen Qingyu nodded quickly, her gaze involuntarily drawn to the food in Li Qing'an's arms, her attention completely occupied by the food: "You came back last night, why didn't you go to see Lingyin right away?"

Today too, you got up so late. Do you know Lingyin has been waiting for you?

'Won't I come looking for you on my own?'

Li Qingan smiled. It seemed that Su Lingyin wasn't a love-struck person.

However… the girl's voice, mixed with dialect, was quite endearing. Li Qing'an didn't doubt that she was also a reincarnation, after all, dialects exist everywhere.

Just like the dialect of my hometown after I was reincarnated, it's pretty much the same as before.

So, Shen Qingyu is from the same hometown.

Li Qingan glanced at Shen Qingyu's clothes again without showing any emotion. Did she come all the way to Chang Geng Realm for the Tianyuan Mirror?

if it is like this……

Li Qingan handed over the breakfast he was carrying: "If you haven't had breakfast, help me with some. I can't eat any anyway."

"I've eaten..." Shen Qingyu waved her hand, but her voice sounded somewhat lacking in confidence.

"Eat up, we can't let other people's kindness go to waste, can we?" Li Qingan smiled slightly. "Besides, I still need to wait for the surprise I'm going to give to Lingyin. It's not good to just wait around, is it?"

Shen Qingyu pursed her cherry lips: "Thank you... Li Qingan, you are such a good person."

After seeing Shen Qingyu take two steamed buns, Li Qingan didn't continue to strike up a conversation and instead chatted with the stall owner next to him.

These young ladies may be naive, but they are rarely foolish.

Being too proactive will only backfire.

Besides, her current persona is that of Su Lingyin, Shen Qingyu's best friend.

"Not full?" Li Qingan glanced at Shen Qingyu, who was standing next to him, from time to time, and started feeding her again.

Then I discovered...

This girl has an outrageously large appetite.

The breakfast piled up to her neck in her arms... ended up mostly in her mouth.

Li Qingan stared blankly as Shen Qingyu swallowed the last small piece of pie, still somewhat bewildered.

At this moment, Shen Qingyu revealed a look of cat-like satisfaction.

Shen Qingyu was born with a bright and beautiful appearance. At this moment, when she smiled happily because she was satisfied, her face seemed to be caressed by a spring breeze, her skin had a thin layer of pearly light, and the two shallow dimples on her cheeks seemed to be filled with honey.

Her peach blossom eyes always shimmered with a gentle, shimmering light, and now, as she narrowed them slightly, they were even more tender and warm, like a gentle breeze in March, making one's heart swell with joy upon seeing them.

Her eyes are like peach blossom wine; one is intoxicated before even tasting them.

These words flashed through Li Qing'an's mind, and the smile on his lips deepened.

No wonder they say that even dogs look at you with deep affection when you have peach blossom eyes; Li Qingan understands this all too well now.

Even though they were strangers, he could feel his heart rate increase.

Li Qingan looked at Shen Qingyu with a smile: "You can eat so much?"

Shen Qingyu was startled, and then... a blush spread to her ears.

Ugh... how could I eat so much in front of strangers!

It's all Lingyin's fault. I brought her the Moon Essence Ice Silk, but she wouldn't even try it on. I had to wait and wait, then came back to have breakfast, only to hear Li Qingan leave halfway through my meal...

Then I ran out to find him on an empty stomach...

He was holding so many breakfasts in his arms, which were very tempting for someone like me who was hungry...

Then he invited me to eat, and although my mind wanted to refuse, my stomach wouldn't let me...

"I...I..." Shen Qingyu stammered, trying to explain, "I just haven't eaten for two days..."

"I see." Li Qingan nodded and continued his endless chat with the vendor next to him.

A hint of confusion flashed in Shen Qingyu's eyes.

Did he believe it?
He actually believed it?
He actually believed it?
Shen Qingyu bit her lower lip lightly and asked tentatively, "Hey, is that really what you think?"

Li Qingan replied, "You do look like you haven't eaten for two days. You can't possibly be a glutton, can you?"

"N-no, that's not it!" Shen Qingyu hurriedly waved her hands. "Anyway, I'm not usually like this. Just pretend you didn't see anything!"

“Okay.” Li Qingan said casually to the vendor, “I was squinting and didn’t see anything.”

"That's good...huh?"

After letting out a sigh of relief, Shen Qingyu suddenly widened her eyes and looked at Li Qingan in surprise: "Your hometown is also in the Taiyuan Realm?"

A smile flickered in Li Qing'an's eyes.

That's how a relationship is established, isn't it?

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