The fairy always tries to corrupt my Dao heart.

Chapter 35 'Plastic' Best Friends

'I like him...'

All doubts dissipated at this moment, and Shen Qingyu's gaze towards her best friend also showed a subtle change.

No wonder I fled in panic last night, no wonder I kept paying attention to the meaning behind Li Qing'an's gaze...

No wonder……

It's because I like him!
Shen Qingyu bit her lower lip lightly. So it turns out I've fallen for the boy my best friend likes...

Is this...right?
May I?
Shen Qingyu suddenly didn't dare to visit her best friend.

“Although we don’t talk much, we…” Su Lingyin said calmly at this moment, “are very compatible.”

She paused, then added, "Especially on the spiritual level."

"..."

Shen Qingyu stared blankly at Su Lingyin, feeling inexplicably speechless.

That's it?

However... it seems that's really the case.

Because her best friend and Li Qingan hit it off immediately.

Is this what they call love at first sight?
The saying goes, "Love arises without knowing its origin, and deepens with each passing moment."

Such an unreal feeling...

Unlike me, although I haven't spent as much time with Li Qing'an as you have, I understand him better...

No, no, how can I let my mind wander like this?
After all, Li Qing'an and Su Lingyin are in love, and Lingyin came first, so she can't have any other thoughts.

Shen Qingyu lowered her eyelids slightly, her voice carrying a hint of flattery: "That's really nice."

“That’s right.” Su Lingyin smiled slightly: “If you don’t like it at first glance, there’s no need to continue.”

Is this... clicking on me?

Shen Qingyu's mind wandered, but she felt it was impossible.

Yinyin doesn't even know she likes him. Besides, how could she not trust herself?

Shen Qingyu glanced quickly at Su Lingyin, then asked, "Aren't you going to see him today?"

Su Lingyin smiled mysteriously, but asked first, "Did you hear the commotion in the city last night?"

last night?

She was so preoccupied with the look in her best friend's eyes that she couldn't think of anything else.
"I had a big meal last night and went to bed early... What happened?"

“A lot of land in the city has been sold.” Su Lingyin sat down opposite Shen Qingyu. “New restaurants, shops, and auction houses are under construction at a rapid pace, all by people from outside.”

They are all at the forefront of external forces' intrusion into the Chang Geng world.

Shen Qingyu blinked: "Is everyone trying to recruit potential future geniuses into their ranks because of the spiritual energy revival?"

“That’s only one reason.” Su Lingyin nodded. “The second reason is related to the Heavenly Origin Mirror. It’s said that the Dao Sect knows some inside information, and many people are currently negotiating with them…”

Daoist sect...

This is the place where Li Qing'an wants to become the sect leader.

Shen Qingyu pondered for a few seconds and asked curiously, "The Dao Sect has fallen to such a state, how come there are still people outside who are having a proper talk?"
Why didn't you consider negotiating properly when you were dividing up the Dao Sect's treasures?

Su Lingyin wasn't surprised by her best friend's extensive knowledge, as it was evident from her clothes and attire.

However, she never investigated, after all, befriending her wasn't for status or personal gain.

“This time is different.” Su Lingyin said, her tone tinged with confusion: “The Dao Sect has revealed a trump card, which is why outsiders are considering taking a talk.”

"What trump card?"

"The corpse puppet of a deceased senior of the Dao Sect."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyu's eyes widened immediately: "Corpse puppets? The immortals'?"

“That’s right.” Su Lingyin nodded: “Although his strength is not as great as it was in life, he can still unleash the power of an immortal, so we can only sit down and talk.”

Su Lingyin said softly, "When the Dao Sect was divided up in the past, it had so many treasures. This time, it was just because of the Tianyuan Mirror that the Dao Sect brought out this trump card. I wonder why."

Shen Qingyu understood; no wonder the Dao Sect was so fearless.

Back then, the Daoist sect was the number one sect in the world, with countless immortals.
Now that they've been transformed into corpse puppets, even if their strength is less than it was in life, their sheer numbers will undoubtedly create an overwhelming sense of oppression.

Under such circumstances, who would dare to act rashly?

But why bring it out this time?

Also, why did the fellow villager's younger brother leave the Dao Sect?
Shen Qingyu pondered silently, then asked, "So the favor you asked me to do is related to this?"

“No.” Su Lingyin shook her head, her azure eyes fixed on Shen Qingyu: “The negotiations with the Dao Sect have just begun, and I will be very busy in the next few days, so…”

Could you please keep an eye on Qing'an for me?

That was her main purpose in coming back. Although she didn't think her best friend would have feelings for Li Qing'an, what if she did?
So with this extra layer of protection, even if your best friend has ulterior motives, she definitely won't dare to act rashly.

What's more...

Su Lingyin stared intently at Shen Qingyu, ready to probe her best friend's answer.

"Didn't ask... huh?!"

Shen Qingyu jumped to her feet, staring at Su Lingyin in disbelief: "What did you say?"

Su Lingyin stared at her intently: "Why are you reacting so strongly?"

"Because..." Shen Qingyu stammered as she sat down. "Isn't that the person you like? Why do you want me to keep an eye on him for you?"

Are you kidding me?

She's already fallen for him, yet she still wants me to keep an eye on him?

This isn't about putting meat in my mouth...

Pooh!
Shen Qingyu quickly dismissed the thought and said seriously, "He likes you so much, how could he possibly fall for someone else? Don't look for me, I don't even have enough time to eat every day..."

Su Lingyin smiled: "Because you're the only one I can trust."

well.

My best friend's reaction was normal; otherwise, she wouldn't have subconsciously said, "No problem."

Her reaction afterwards was too panicked... I guess she felt it wasn't a good idea to get along with the person her best friend liked.

"Believe me?"

Shen Qingyu slowly sat back down, thinking to herself, "I don't even dare to say I trust you now, but you seem quite at ease..."

"Yes." Su Lingyin smiled slightly: "I've been quite busy lately, and I haven't been able to take good care of him. He's still a rogue cultivator, and it wouldn't be good if he got bullied."

Once I'm done with my work, I won't let him leave me.

Shen Qingyu lowered her eyelids slightly: "Become Daoist partners?"

"To make him unable to leave me!"

?

Shen Qingyu looked up at Su Lingyin, her eyes somewhat confused.

Why are you still giving such ambiguous answers?

And why does that smile look so sinister?

Shen Qingyu hesitated, then saw a familiar figure appear in the corridor.

Ok?
Why is my fellow villager's younger brother here?

"Qing'an, over here—"

Su Lingyin directly called Li Qingan over. Li Qingan strolled over slowly, glanced at Shen Qingyu, and asked, "Why did you call me over?"

Su Lingyin stood up first and immediately put her arm around Li Qingan's arm.

Li Qingan glanced at her in surprise. Why was she being so proactive today?

The thought had barely crossed his mind when—

Su Lingyin tiptoed and kissed him directly on the cheek.

???

Li Qingan was surprised.

!!!

Shen Qingyu was shocked.

"So, Qingqing, could you keep an eye on him for me during this time?"

Su Lingyin turned her gaze to her best friend again, her eyes filled with a hint of wariness.

When Shen Qingyu subconsciously opened her mouth to answer, she was startled when she suddenly met Su Lingyin's gaze.

Is she wary of me?
She knows I like... Impossible!

wrong!

Just a simple precaution!
Shen Qingyu suddenly realized that her best friend had been testing her all along!

Yinyin... doesn't believe in herself!
Shen Qingyu took a deep breath. Okay, okay, is this how you play it?

I was feeling guilty, but you not only tested me, you also didn't trust me...

I haven't even done anything yet and you're already like this? Do you even consider me your best friend?
What a bully!
Shen Qingyu clenched her hands and smiled.

"I'll definitely keep an eye on him!"

As for the heart... that's not my concern!
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(End of this chapter)