Chapter 229

Seeing the puzzled look Zheng Weiqi gave him, Jiang Si snorted softly: “I, Jiang, spent the entire night studying the books Miss Zheng gave me and discovered a certain pattern—”

“In all the text, ‘curved lips in a smile’ appeared 281 times, ‘raised eyebrow’ appeared 189 times, ‘soft lightly’ appeared 146 times, and ‘said lightly’ appeared 563 times.”

So he actually practiced each one diligently.

Unfortunately, after practicing too many times, his muscles cramped, making his “curved lips in a smile” look more like a possessed ghost with lips twitching wildly.

Zheng Weiqi sighed and held her forehead, barely letting out a breath.

To prevent him from spouting more nonsense, she quickly asked, “How far along are you in the plot on your side?”

She was referring to the super-thick book “Cultivation Romance Record” that Jiang Si had recently been studying.

Jiang Si was rarely asked by her directly, and hearing this, he let out a low laugh, which had been mentioned 438 times: “Xue Xiao is about to die.”

He said it casually, not noticing the man at the next table, who had been writing and drawing the whole time, suddenly paused.

The man had his back to them, so his exact appearance couldn’t be seen. But taking a few steps closer and glancing roughly, one would be extremely surprised to find that he was the storyteller in the teahouse.

—The storyteller had finally gotten a chance to rest today, but being a diligent and professional worker, he continued to gather material for his stories even in his free time.

As luck would have it, he just happened to meet a group of people from the Xuanxu Sword Sect.

The personal disciple of Tian Xianzi had made a big name in Luan City and was a strong contender for the top spot in the Ten Methods Assembly. The storyteller had been sitting silently for a while, and upon hearing the name “Xue Xiao,” he couldn’t help but frown.

He had never heard of this woman.

“Are you referring to when she was imprisoned in the cellar by Master Zhen Xiao?” Zheng Weiqi tried to recall the plot.

“Or when Sect Master Ji put a love potion on her?”

The hand holding the brush trembled violently.

What an explosive sect secret! !

There are so many grievances and entanglements between sword cultivators! The storyteller is very excited!

“Neither,” Jiang Si said coldly.

“It was when I treated her cruelly as a substitute and finally needed her heart’s blood to save my dying white moonlight, who is none other than Miss Ning Ning.”

(T/N: Usually someone unattainable that’s also usually the ML’s first love.)

Thunderous revelations one after another, the storyteller’s eyes nearly popped out in shock. He was scribbling furiously on the table, his brush almost sparking.

Zheng Weiqi was a bit displeased: “The most ridiculous thing is that I supposedly went mad with jealousy over loving Master Zhen Xiao and had the disciples corner her in an alley to beat her up, warning Xue Xiao not to be entangled with the master—what was going on in my head!!”

Ning Ning, propping her cheek with her hand, also laughed: “I too made things difficult for her because I secretly loved Junior Brother Lin Xun. Do you remember when she suddenly bled from all seven orifices during her rendezvous with Sword Master Zhen Xiao? That was from the poison I gave her.”

Terrifying! These women of the Xuanxu Sword Sect are terrifying! How can they talk about such things so casually?

The storyteller’s right hand trembled as he held the brush, biting his teeth to keep himself from crying out in anger.

He Zhizhou looked at her in astonishment: “It was you?”

Hearing his incredulous tone, finally, a normal person amidst the chaos.

The storyteller showed a sinister smile from the corner of his mouth, ready to witness the scene of punishing evildoers with his own eyes, but then he heard He Zhizhou continue: “Didn’t you promise to be with me? In the end, you actually have a crush on Junior Brother Lin Xun?”

ARE YOU SICK!!! Is that the main point?!!!

“What’s the big deal?”

Ning Ning’s tone was as calm as if she were discussing whether or not she had eaten: “Haven’t you always been infatuated with Xue Xiao? People are born with two legs; isn’t it only right to make the most of them?”

He Zhizhou suddenly realized: “Makes sense! By the way, I remember you seem to have some interest in Pei Ji too. With so many ‘boats’, be careful not to strain your back, or all of us men who love you will be heartbroken.”

(T/N: (so many boats) is a metaphor for multiple romantic interests or relationships. (Be careful not to strain your back) humorously advises being cautious about managing multiple relationships, as it can be overwhelming or cause trouble. The phrase (all of us men who love you will be heartbroken) adds a touch of irony, suggesting that her admirers will be concerned for her well-being. This is the best explanation that I can come up with. If anyone has a better explanation, you may put them in the comment..…huhu)

Pei Ji, who had been out of the conversation, trembled slightly at these words and took a sip of water.

The storyteller: …

This idiot was actually convinced.

He was tired.

These people were all abnormal.

“I really don’t understand. What’s so good about you men? Searching for true love in the garbage dump. No wonder she ended up like that.”

Zheng Weiqi was very disdainful, her tone carrying a hint of exasperation: “If it were me, I would focus solely on swordsmanship, and when I ascend to become an immortal one day, I would press you bunch of dogs to the ground and beat you.”

“Could it be that if she loves me and I don’t love her, it becomes a sin? That woman should not forget her identity; she is just a tool for me to warm the bed.”

Jiang Si, feeling aggrieved, was about to continue his retort when he suddenly sensed someone approaching and quickly shut his mouth, turning his head.