Lin Yan walked slowly down the street wearing a cyan robe.
Anyone familiar with the Tianjian Sect would recognize it as the Inner Disciple robe.
Ever since Dan Lao in the ring had awakened, Lin Yan’s cultivation talent naturally returned.
With Dan Lao’s assistance, his cultivation speed had become much faster than before.
Because of this, he had successfully joined the Tianjian Sect and become an Inner Disciple.
As the saying goes, only when you lose something do you learn to cherish it. Now, he spent nearly every moment cultivating diligently.
Even his rest time was spent studying Alchemy.
Occasionally, when he encountered disciples who provoked him verbally, he gave them a beating.
Although he wanted to hurry back and continue cultivating now, Dan Lao advised him to maintain a balance and suggested he rest for a day.
So, he planned to stroll around Qinghong City again and conveniently sell the pills he had been refining during this time.
However, on his way to Qingfeng Pavilion, he suddenly paused.
A figure appeared in his line of sight — an unremarkable person in terms of cultivation, but his clothes looked quite expensive.
The way this person carried himself like a spoiled scion made Lin Yan frown slightly.
It reminded him of the spoiled disciples he had beaten in the Tianjian Sect.
Just as he planned to avoid him and take another route to Qingfeng Pavilion, he suddenly noticed something different about the fan in that person’s hand.
“This… isn’t this one of only ten fans released together with the first collector’s edition of Master Chunqiu’s work?”
Taking a closer look!
The end of the fan was engraved with the characters “Chunqiu,” and the charm hanging from it was the Jade Gourd — the signature item of Shijiu Shizun, one of the most popular characters created by Master Chunqiu.
Although the fan wasn’t opened, Lin Yan knew that the pattern on it wasn’t a common landscape painting but the Moon-Viewing Picture of Shijiu Shizun:
The moon hung high, veiled partly in mist, a robe half slipped off revealing a pure and delicate back.
The slightly turned head showed a half face flushed with the redness of drunkenness, eyes blurred yet gazing toward the “reader,” making one’s heart itch with desire.
This picture was, in his opinion, one of the most aesthetically beautiful works by Master Chunqiu.
Damn, it’s so enviable!
If he got this fan, he’d definitely find a place to keep it well and just take it out to admire every day.
Then he realized something else — if this person owned such a rare fan, wouldn’t that mean he was also a die-hard fan of Master Chunqiu?
For a moment, Lin Yan found this person much more likable.
Even the spoiled scion’s arrogant gait seemed to carry a hint of righteousness in his eyes.
But at the same time, Bai Feng felt extremely uneasy, even breaking out in a cold sweat.
Why is this Child of Fortune staring at me?
I only have a little over a hundred fortune points — I shouldn’t be attracting any hate yet, right?
No, better take another route to avoid him.
But before Bai Feng could turn away, he saw the Child of Fortune walk straight up to him and quietly say from about a meter away:
“You also read Chunqiu?”
Bai Feng:
I don’t just read Chunqiu, I am Chunqiu himself!
But seeing that the other didn’t attack or press aggressively, he felt a little relieved inside.
Although he didn’t know how the other had learned about Chunqiu’s book, as long as he wasn’t here to cause trouble, it was fine.
“Yeah, I’m a die-hard fan of Master Chunqiu. I’ve been one since the first book was published and have collected every single one.”
Lin Yan nodded subtly while secretly observing him.
The other’s expression was a bit excited, with no trace of anger.
Could it be that one of Master Chunqiu’s fans was really a Child of Fortune?
The next sentence confirmed this:
“Same here! Well, kind of different — I only became a fan in the past year, but I still bought all of Master Chunqiu’s books.”
Bai Feng forced a smile, but inwardly cursed — What’s wrong with you Children of Fortune?
I even went and drew lewd pictures, and you’re still chasing after me?
You’re Children of Fortune, why are you wasting time on lewd stuff?
Go cultivate properly!
The excited Lin Yan didn’t notice Bai Feng’s forced smile and continued speaking:
“Too bad I started following Master Chunqiu late. Many of the merchandise either skyrocketed in price or just became impossible to get.”
Hearing this, Bai Feng understood why the other had found him.
He glanced at the fan in his hand — if he’d known a Child of Fortune was among his fans, he never would have brought this with him.
What should I do?
Bai Feng took a moment to calm himself — no need to overthink it.
Treat him like an ordinary person with a calm heart.
The more you pay attention to a Child of Fortune’s identity, the easier it is to make mistakes.
“I understand, I get this kind of situation often,” he nodded. “But don’t worry, Master Chunqiu knows about this and is considering reprinting the old merchandise.”
“Really?”
Lin Yan immediately became excited but then puzzled, “Wait, how do you know this?”
“Of course, I asked the Bookstore Owner,”
Bai Feng said with a straight face.
“His mouth isn’t tight, sometimes he lets slip some news in casual chats.”
“I see, learned something new!”
Lin Yan clasped his fists in gratitude.
“No problem, we’re all fans of Master Chunqiu’s books. It’s only natural.”
Bai Feng waved his hand and said a few more words to send Lin Yan off, then finally relaxed.
At the same time, he felt a little conflicted — should he still draw lewd pictures?
Forget it, I’ll go listen to some music first.
Lin Yan hadn’t left either but stood watching Bai Feng’s back thoughtfully.
During their chat, he had recognized Bai Feng’s identity — the eldest son of the Bai family.
He was somewhat different from the rumors — a pretty decent guy and also a fan of Master Chunqiu.
“Is this the Bai Feng from the rumors who tried to unearth his sister’s immortal bone?”
Dan Lao appeared after their conversation.
“Master, what do you think of this person? Does he match the rumors?”
“Not really. He’s even deliberately acting like a spoiled scion to put on a show for others. Spoiled disciples don’t behave like this. You really think putting on a robe and walking a few steps makes you a spoiled disciple? Back in my day, I… ahem!”
“Master, what happened back then?”
“Nothing, it’s not important.”
Dan Lao quickly changed the subject.
“Besides, he hasn’t given up on himself like the rumors say. Though his talent is average, his cultivation is solid.”
Lin Yan nodded.
“Master, do you think he would try to unearth his sister’s immortal bone?”
“I don’t know. They haven’t interacted long enough to tell. The temptation of an immortal bone is enormous. But I can tell he’s not the type to bully the weak. His attitude toward you didn’t show over-enthusiasm just because you’re an Inner Disciple of the Tianjian Sect, nor did he look down on you because of his family.”
“Yeah, I think Bai Feng probably wouldn’t unearth his sister’s immortal bone. Maybe, as another rumor said, he actually saved his sister.”
Seeing Lin Yan’s confident expression, Dan Lao asked curiously, “Why do you say that?”
“Just a hunch.”
***
Dan Lao didn’t want to argue and slipped back into the ring.
Lin Yan smiled.
Although it was a bit of a stretch, he felt his intuition was pretty accurate.
Then he put away his smile and thought about some rumors in the Tianjian Sect.
He decided to secretly follow Bai Feng.
He wasn’t the only one leaving the sect this time, but he arrived in Qinghong City early to buy books, so the others should be arriving soon.
Bai Feng glanced casually in the direction where Lin Yan was hiding.
Although he couldn’t see Lin Yan’s exact position, the system clearly marked his location.
Why is this Child of Fortune following me?