Chapter 76

Male Fairy…

The adjective used by the Melon-Eating System almost made Ning Xu think she was Tang Seng.

Tang Seng was always surrounded by many female demons. But she was just a small Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Instead of eating the plum blossom cake in front of her, Ning Xu took out a plate of almond crisps from her storage pouch.

These were snacks that the Innocent Cultivator had specially made for her.

She smiled politely at the Supreme Furnace, “I prefer these.” That was a subtle rejection.

The Supreme Furnace merely smiled and didn’t say anything more.

【Tsk, tsk, tsk, the Innocent Cultivator looks a little happy.】

【The Innocent Cultivator’s smile is so pure. In contrast, the Supreme Furnace’s smile is full of scheming!】

Ning Xu: … Isn’t that a bit biased? That must be bias, right?

From the start, the Melon-Eating System had described the Supreme Furnace as a scheming man. Now, it was using the same term again.

Ning Xu took a sip of tea, listening to Elder Wu and the Divine Maiden chat, while asking the Melon-Eating System, “What do you mean?”

【With such a unique physique, he has protected himself all these years without anyone discovering his secret. How could he not have some tricks up his sleeve?】

【He flirts with the Divine Maiden while still showing you goodwill. Maybe he has seen your potential!】

【Anyway, he’s not a good person!】

Ning Xu: …

She originally thought that the Divine Maiden only intended to chat with their group for a short while. Unexpectedly, the conversation lasted for two hours.

Two hours—back in her previous world, that was a full four hours.

If not for the Wu Family Patriarch sending someone to summon them, the conversation might have continued even longer.

Ning Xu said to the Melon-Eating System, “It looks like Elder Wu still has a chance.” Otherwise, why would the Divine Maiden talk with him for so long?

Even though there were many people present, most of the conversation had been between the Divine Maiden and Elder Wu.

The Melon-Eating System was not optimistic. It said slyly, 【Here comes another pair of twins.】

【These twins are always inseparable, and each has their own charm. Are they planning to accompany the Divine Maiden together?】

【Hehehe, the Divine Maiden truly has quite the romantic luck.】

【Compared to them, Elder Wu really doesn’t stand a chance!】

The “How to Win the Heart of a Rich Woman in a Short Time” guide that Ning Xu had written before was completely useless here. Not because the guide was ineffective, but because Elder Wu’s competition was too strong.

Whether it was Elder Wu or the Supreme Furnace, they were both seeking the Divine Maiden’s protection.

They each had their own difficulties.

But there was only one Divine Maiden…

The legitimate cultivation world clans adhered to monogamy. Given Elder Wu’s pride, he would never accept a relationship that involved a third party.

Ning Xu frowned slightly. “We can’t just let Elder Wu be taken away by that Hehuan Sect female cultivator again. Although he could temporarily avoid her, there’s no need for that.”

【Indeed, there’s no need. It would make it seem like we’re afraid of that old woman! In front of so many people, the Hehuan Sect female cultivator wouldn’t dare to act too outrageously.】

【Besides, we’re not at our wits’ end yet.】

【Although Elder Wu has already used every trick he has, we haven’t even played our trump card yet, hehehe.】

Elder Wu: …

Ning Xu naturally understood what the Melon-Eating System meant by “playing their trump card.”

By the time she and her teammates arrived at the main hall, all the guests invited by the Wu Family Patriarch had already gathered.

Just as she was about to step forward and join the fun, Elder Wu suddenly pulled her back.

Elder Wu cleared his throat. “Elder needs you by his side.” In truth, he just didn’t want more people overhearing Ning Xu’s internal conversation with the Melon-Eating System.

But when these words reached Ning Xu and the Melon-Eating System’s ears, they carried a different meaning.

Ning Xu, “Alright.”

The Melon-Eating System clicked its tongue twice. 【It seems Elder Wu is deeply infatuated with the Divine Maiden. But alas, after two hours, he still couldn’t win her over. His skills are lacking.】

Elder Wu and the Divine Maiden: …

Their group found an empty seat and sat down. Not long after, the Divine Maiden and the Supreme Furnace also chose to sit at their table.

In an instant, they attracted countless covert and overt glances from the other guests.

The Divine Maiden smiled gently, like a spring flower in full bloom, radiant and captivating. “You don’t mind if we sit here, do you?”

How could Elder Wu and the others possibly say no?

Once the guests had settled into their seats, the Wu Family Patriarch took Wu Lüchen up onto the stage.

Today, the patriarch was full of vigor, dressed in formal attire that accentuated his dignified presence. Wu Lüchen, too, carried an air of nobility, truly an example of how one could change in just a few days.

While the Wu Family Patriarch passionately introduced Wu Luchen to the audience, the Melon-Eating System spoke to Ning Xu.

【Thirty degrees to the right.】

【See those two male cultivators?】

Ning Xu, “I see them.” As soon as she answered, realization dawned. “They’re the twins you mentioned?”

【Yes! They’re highly skilled. If they were at Moon Laurel Pavilion, they could be the top courtesans.】

Moon Laurel Pavilion was the most famous pleasure house in the cultivation world.

Everyone: …

【Now, turn your gaze slightly to the left, to the table by the camphor tree, facing us. See that ordinary-looking female cultivator?】

Ning Xu, “I see her.”

She quickly grasped the situation and pressed her lips together. “She’s the one who kidnapped Elder Wu for a hundred years?”

【Yes.】

【She slightly altered her appearance and sneaked in today.】

Ning Xu discreetly observed the female cultivator while taking a sip of tea.

“She seems to be looking at us.”

【Indeed.】

The Melon-Eating System’s tone became serious. 【She has spotted Elder Wu.】

【Elder Wu, that useless thing, is already turning pale.】

Ning Xu’s expression also tightened. “After being a slave for a hundred years, how could he not have a trauma response?”

Today, she was the one who had brought Elder Wu here.

No matter what, she would not let anything happen to him.

The reason she dared to call Elder Wu here was that she wanted to resolve this matter once and for all.

The Hehuan Sect female cultivator had always been a thorn in Elder Wu’s heart.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have attempted to assassinate her before.

Unfortunately, his cultivation was insufficient, and he could do nothing against her. If not for the sect leader’s intervention, he might have fallen into her grasp once more.

Even with their entire group combined, they were no match for this female cultivator.

But they could leverage external forces.

The Melon-Eating System favored the Divine Maiden.

If they could establish a good relationship with her, they might be able to resolve this issue once and for all.

Ning Xu placed her teacup down and told the Melon-Eating System, “The Hehuan Sect female cultivator must die.”

【Yes! She must die!】

【With the Divine Maiden’s cultivation, she could easily deal with this woman. If she has no interest in Elder Wu, then we’ll have to take matters into our own hands!】

Elder Wu: ??? Take matters into your own hands? How exactly?

The Divine Maiden: …

She looked at the pair openly plotting in front of her and asked in a gentle, amused tone, “Why is this young one so quiet?”

Ning Xu was momentarily stunned before realizing the Divine Maiden was referring to her. She held her teacup and gave a faint smile. “I don’t know what to say.”

The Divine Maiden remained approachable. “It’s fine, just casual conversation. What do you usually like to do?”

Ning Xu, “Cultivate.”

The Divine Maiden: … You mean eat melons, right?

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—Tang Seng is the monk from Journey to the West, constantly pursued by demons seeking his flesh for immortality. Ning Xu feels like him because she’s surrounded by “male fairies,” similar to how Tang Seng was chased by female demons.