Chapter 285: Beauty Like a Flower (22)
That day, at the grand temple fair, Little Tentacle became the most dazzling one.
She was surrounded and squeezed by people; even her maid couldn't push through the crowd.
"Don't be scared, we just want to chat with you, get to know you better."
"Lu Siniang, can you leave your lip print on my clothes...?"
"Si Niang, will you marry me?"
"Go away, get lost, how can Si Niang marry a common mortal like you?"
"Si Niang, do you like me? I like you."
"I have vast wealth at home, would it be alright if I asked to marry Si Niang as a concubine?"
"Pah, is that what you call marrying?"
The various explicit words made Little Tentacle at a loss, she tried to remain expressionless, but her trembling eyelashes revealed a hint of panic and fear.
Alone, she retreated step by step, but those people pressed closer.
Finally, there was nowhere left to retreat.
Just as Little Tentacle despaired, a young man bravely stood in front of her, resolutely grabbed her hand, protected her as he squeezed through the crowd, and began to run.
Little Tentacle didn't know how he did it, she just let him hold her hand.
Looking at his back, he wore a scholar's square scarf and simple cloth clothes, but they were clean and tidy.
He clearly didn't come from a wealthy family, but he was a meticulous person.
The young man led Little Tentacle all the way to a deserted corner behind the temple, panting heavily, and turned to ask, "Lady, are you alright?"
Little Tentacle's eyes lit up a little when she saw the other person's face.
This young man had a handsome and refined appearance, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, possessing an inherent uprightness; he was indeed the most handsome man Little Tentacle had ever seen in her life.
These thoughts flashed by in an instant, and Little Tentacle's gaze fell on their still-clasped hands.
The young man looked down, and his fair face immediately flushed red, as he hastily let go.
"I... I, it was an emergency just now, please don't mind it, Lady." He stammered an explanation, his face full of sincerity, as if afraid Little Tentacle would take him for a scoundrel.
"Why did you pull me out?" Little Tentacle asked.
Her face slowly approached the young man, her fragrance enveloped his nostrils, and a few strands of her hair brushed against his face with the gentle breeze.
Making the young man's face feel itchy.
And his heart felt itchy too.
Looking at the young man's somewhat dazed eyes, Little Tentacle's lips secretly curved into a smile.
However, to her surprise, the young man actually took a step back, moving a little further away from Little Tentacle.
He lightly coughed and said, "As the Saint says: 'To see what is right and not do it is a want of courage.' I saw that the Lady seemed to dislike such a situation, and those people also looked ill-intentioned, so I couldn't bear it, and thus..."
Saying that, he bowed deeply and apologized, "If I was impetuous just now, please forgive me, Lady."
"No matter, you were kind-hearted. Si Niang thanks Young Master."
Little Tentacle deliberately emphasized the words "Si Niang," looking at his face, observing his expression.
The name "Si Niang" was already widely known, and now it was Little Tentacle's exclusive title, used only to refer to "Lu Siniang."
However, the young man still showed no reaction upon hearing the words "Si Niang."
Just like when he saw Little Tentacle's face, though there was a momentary stunning impression at first, he quickly returned to his normal expression, as if seeing a passerby.
This somewhat surprised Little Tentacle, and what surprised her even more was that the young man was already about to bid farewell and leave.
"Since the Lady is now safe and sound, I shall take my leave. The Lady can follow this path back to the backyard meditation room."
He pointed out a path to Little Tentacle, then turned and walked in another direction.
After a few steps, he was called back by Little Tentacle.
"Young Master!"
A clear, bell-like female voice echoed through the mountain forest.
The young man turned around and looked at Little Tentacle, standing gracefully in the forest like a secluded orchid in a valley.
"You brought me here. As the Saint says: 'One should finish what one starts well.' You should see me off."
Little Tentacle said so.
【Wow wow wow!】
【Ah ah ah!】
【Look at the beauty's direct hit!】
【Little Tentacle, well done!】
The bullet comments were screaming, everyone was excited about the acquaintance of Little Tentacle and the scholar.
Subsequently, Snake Taoist watched as the two became destined, and from then on, they often met privately, chatting about everything, thus growing closer and closer...
"Damn it, this Little Tentacle clearly has such good Aptitude, yet she doesn't cherish it, instead indulging in this Dao every day!" Snake Taoist felt a bit frustrated.
When he participated in the show, he had previously seen Little Tentacle's Aptitude report; she possessed a "Pure and Harmonious Spiritual Physique," with a clear and transparent Physique, making it very easy for dark matter to permeate her body, which was an absolute Innate New Human Saint Physique.
If she were in the Federal Empire, awakened with the best Materials, and cultivated well afterward, an S-rank or even higher was completely possible.
Some viewers also questioned whether Little Tentacle was too distracted, having not diligently studied with Liu Sheng Jie recently, and expressed missing Liu Sheng Jie, hoping to see her appear.
But Pan CAKE smiled and said, "Liu Sheng Jie is not our female protagonist, so the camera is naturally not on her."
Professor Ke mysteriously stated, "And how do you know that this scholar isn't part of the script?"
But Snake Taoist had no mood to watch further, because his consultation time was up.
...
In the evening, Snake Taoist dragged his tired body back to the city outskirts again.
This time he wasn't squeezed out of shape by commuters, because he reeked of a sickly sweet and stinky cake smell, and his black robe and hair still had white speckles.
Those were uncleaned cake crumbs and cream.
Having just attended a two-hundredth birthday party for a rich man, he felt like he had shed a layer of snake skin.
Of course, not as a guest, but as a performer.
He had specially learned some of the most popular songs and dances of current idol groups, singing and dancing throughout the event, and even acting, finally climaxing with his classic line from "Snake Taoist":
"I'll be back!" He shouted, soaring down to present a huge cake to the birthday celebrant.
The cake was so large, enough for hundreds of people present, and so heavy that Snake Taoist's arms trembled like a sieve; even with a New Human's Physique, he almost dropped it.
But thinking that if he dropped it, he wouldn't get the 3000 federal currency, he gritted his teeth and held on.
Thinking that, it actually felt a little lighter.
He didn't see that there was also a Little Tentacle supporting it from beneath the cake.
In the end, he was still flying in the air, being pelted by everyone with uneaten cake, symbolizing "striking down false Dragons and protecting the true Dragon."
The true Dragon was naturally Emperor Regina of the Federal Empire.
Snake Taoist was able to ride on the coattails of the true Dragon because of his unique Awakening appearance, which was truly fortunate.
Recalling the extravagant, luxurious, and decadent birthday party earlier, he turned his head and looked towards the city center.
From the dark outskirts, it was colorful, with countless tall buildings forming silhouettes that divided the night sky, various luxury cars shuttling through the tall silhouettes, leaving traces of light like fleeting neon meteors, only the holographic images seemed to shine eternally, and the beauties on large advertisements, even from so far away, could be seen clearly in every expression.
He knew many people lived there, including the rich man and his hundreds of wives, and the socialites present at the party.
He had also fantasized about living there, even if it was just a small place less than fifty square meters.
Anyway, he could curl up into a ball and not take up space, and he had no partner or children.
As he fantasized, a sweet fragrance wafted into his nostrils, and there was still a bit of cake on his cheek.
Snake Taoist flicked his long tongue and licked it into his mouth.
This expensive cake, which he couldn't afford even after attending hundreds of birthday parties, was indeed very sweet.