Oh no.

Being watched.

Sister Qi didn't dare to breathe deeply; she wished her intuition was wrong.

She hoped that the presence, perhaps even stronger than Xu Lai, didn't exist, and everything was just her imagination—that would be wonderful.

But Sister Qi knew it was impossible. Someone was watching her and Ruan Lan, yet Ruan Lan was completely unaware.

Lying on the bed, Ruan Lan asked, "Sister Qi, what's for dinner? I just saw a sign downstairs for Peach Blossom Fish. Want to try it?"

"..."

Sister Qi was anxious, wanting to warn Ruan Lan but didn't dare to, fearing she'd give something away.

Fortunately, the fear that lingered around her heart slowly receded like the tide.

"Phew."

Though she was a Spiritual Body, Sister Qi broke out in a cold sweat, feeling as if one foot had stepped into the gate of ghosts.

"Ruan Lan, let's leave… no, we can't leave, we'll stay." Sister Qi said with a shaky voice.

"Sister Qi, your voice has changed."

"... Shut up, sleep."

"So fierce."

Ruan Lan muttered softly, turned over, and went to sleep.

Next room.

The young scholar put down the bookcase he carried, along with the Bamboo Sword, went downstairs, and ordered a Peach Blossom Fish.

"Sir, you've got a great taste; this is our signature dish of Peach Blossom Star, and our store is the best of the best!"

The Shop Assistant boasted.

"No wonder someone can't forget it."

The young scholar smiled, "In the room next door, there are two Fairies, please invite them down for dinner with me."

"This…"

The Shop Assistant looked suspicious.

There was clearly only one female cultivator in that room, where were there two?

He gave a smile that didn't reach his eyes and said, "Sir, we don't disturb our guests."

"Clap"

A Spirit Stone was thrown onto the table.

The glaring colors blinded all the guests on the first floor.

When they could finally see, the bustling first floor fell silent instantly, as if no one was there.

The Shop Assistant gulped hard.

Spirit Stones are divided into six grades.

Low-grade, Mid-grade, High-grade, Supreme, Ultimate, enough for cultivators to cultivate to Celestial Venerable Realm.

The sixth grade is Immortal-grade Spirit Stones.

Only those in the Immortal Venerable Realm and above carry and use them.

Immortal-grade Spirit Stones are divided into ten colors; Immortal Venerable Realm can only absorb one to two colors, Quasi-Emperor three to four colors, five to eight colors are exclusive to the Emperor Realm!

Nine to ten colors are extremely rare, comparable to supreme spiritual treasures.

This Spirit Stone with two colors…

So.

The elegant young man, his boundary is at least that of an Immortal Venerable cultivator.

The Shop Assistant didn't dare take the Spirit Stone, hurried upstairs, and knocked on the door: "Fairies, two Fairies, there's an Immortal… a senior downstairs inviting you to join him for Peach Blossom Fish."

"Eat fish?"

Hearing about food, Ruan Lan was suddenly wide awake.

Sister Qi was also awake, once again covered by endless chills.

Two Fairies…

Her presence was indeed seen through!

Just as Sister Qi was about to tell Ruan Lan not to go, the latter spoke up: "Tell him, this lady isn't going."

The Shop Assistant didn't dare relay that.

He could be an Immortal Venerable, a powerhouse capable of founding his own sect in any Immortal Domain.

The Shop Assistant smiled, trying to find the right words: "Fairies, perhaps you should go try it? Peach Blossom Fish is after all…"

Blah blah blah.

Ruan Lan got angry: "Get lost!"

Sister Qi hesitated, and softly said, "Go ahead, Ruan Lan."

"???"

Ruan Lan was stunned: "Sister Qi, the world is dangerous, what if he's bad? The Teleportation Array is in the room."

Sister Qi sighed.

She also felt it was dangerous, didn't want to go, but… an existence comparable to Xu Lai, could she and Ruan Lan really have a choice?

Ruan Lan didn't get an answer, suddenly understanding something, curiously said: "Hmm, I get it, you want to eat Peach Blossom Fish, foodie!"

"...?"

Sister Qi rolled her eyes.

She wanted to explain but worried saying too much would cause the timid Ruan Lan to panic, angering the terrifying presence, so she silently closed her mouth.

Ruan Lan went down, wearing a green dress, with no makeup on her face, her black hair tied up with a hairpin, her figure graceful, her eyes clear and bright, quite ethereal.

Her presence made the dim hall on the first floor a bit brighter.

But no guest dared to look at her, nor dared to leave abruptly, so they all silently stared at their rice bowls.

If Ruan Lan weren't so carefree, she'd notice how everyone's back was drenched in cold sweat, their movements stiff.

Under the Shop Assistant's guidance.

Ruan Lan sat across from the young scholar, who smiled: "The other Fairy won't show herself? Well then, Fairy, please enjoy the meal."

"Hmph."

Ruan Lan was sure she hadn't met this stranger before, never crossed paths, yet he wanted her to dine with him…

Definitely up to no good!

She crossed her legs, took out a handful of sunflower seeds from her Storage Space, started to crack them, and asked:

"Are you trying to court me? Don't you dare covet me, the last one who had such ideas already had his Nascent Soul shattered. What's your boundary?"

"The Fairy might be mistaken, I merely wish to make an acquaintance." The young scholar laughed lightly.

"First make an acquaintance, then leave contact info, pester now and then, still using such pick-up attempts in this day and age."

Ruan Lan snorted: "Next time you hit on someone, make sure you first—"

Sister Qi's heart was frantic.

She knew what the little mistress was about to say, hurriedly said, "Ruan Lan, mind your manners!"

"Oh."

Ruan Lan sat up straight, earnestly said: "I think you need to buy a mirror."

"..." Sister Qi.

The young scholar blinked, pondered the hidden meaning in her words, and smiled:

"The Fairy's words are quite interesting, where are you from?"

"What's it to you?"

"..."

Many diners on the first floor choked, collectively sweating for this fiery female cultivator, as that's surely an Immortal Venerable powerhouse!

The young scholar poured himself a glass of wine, seemed to think of something, and laughed.

"Are you thinking, it's been a long time since anyone dared speak to you this way?" Ruan Lan asked.

"Indeed."

"Ha, and your next line is, woman, you've successfully caught my attention?"

"A little."

"Well, people, the most important thing is self-awareness. I'm not eating, see you never, goodbye!"

Ruan Lan cupped her fists, turned and went upstairs, her actions flowing smoothly.

Right before closing the door, she added: "Oh right, please have the Peach Blossom Fish sent to my room."

"Bang!"

The door was slammed shut.

Leaving the Shop Assistant and all diners dumbfounded, even Sister Qi was stunned.

She hesitated: "Ruan Lan, do you know his boundary might be a tad high?"

"The son of a Venerable Realm had his Nascent Soul destroyed, how high could his boundary be?"

"Maybe comparable to your family, perhaps even stronger."

"My sister? Yiyi? Or Beibei?"

"Your brother-in-law…"

"???"

Ruan Lan's brain short-circuited immediately.