Chapter 207: Fortune Lies Amidst Peril

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The statement from March 7th was completely unexpected.

A moment of silence filled the room.

"It's my banana peel, just a small prop," Bochang spoke up first, shrugging slightly. "March, how exactly did you hear it? If your ears aren't functioning well, perhaps they should be donated to someone in need."

"A banana peel? How could a banana peel make both of you end up in that position? And... what do you mean by 'if your ears aren't functioning well,' donate them to someone in need?" March 7th looked puzzled.

Having regained her balance, Fu Xuan gently patted her skirt hem. Although it remained clean, she performed this refined gesture nonetheless before adding her input.

"If this venerable one is not mistaken, Bochang seems to be mocking your hearing."

"You?" March 7th placed hands on her hips and glared at Bochang with an expression of displeasure.

Facing this situation,

Bochang flashed an innocent smile and simply responded to her question, "Because that banana peel's ability ensures anyone stepping on it... will inevitably fall. Seeing Master Diviner trip, I instinctively reached out to help. If you don't believe me, feel free to give it a try."

"Is that for real?"

Bochang's explanation piqued March 7th's curiosity.

Qingque retrieved the discarded banana peel from nearby.

"This one?"

"That's right," Bochang nodded.

March 7th, with one hand on her hip, commanded, "Qingque, toss the banana peel on the ground; let this young lady test it out."

"All righty then."

Qingque threw the banana peel down and promptly stepped back to observe.

With a smile, Fu Xuan approached the Mahjong girl and gently tapped her shoulder, saying, "Qingque... you secretly took photos just now, didn't you? Hand over your phone."

Based on Qingque's usual demeanor, she should have obediently handed over her phone right away.

But...

After being influenced by Bochang...

Qingque, as if possessed, said, "Master Diviner, you wouldn't want these photos to be seen by others, would you?"

There's a saying that goes well - fortune lies within taking risks.

So, Qingque decided to make a bold move.

"You're asking for a beating."

Fu Xuan promptly gave the mahjong girl a sharp rap on the head.

Bochang looked at Qingque with admiration, never expecting her to dare such defiance against Master Diviner.

She was practically setting an example for their generation.

Unfortunately, Qingque's attempt to challenge authority failed.

Under Fu Xuan's overwhelming presence, the mahjong girl reluctantly surrendered her phone.

Meanwhile, on the other side, March 7th stepped onto a banana peel.

Just like Fu Xuan had earlier.

The yellow banana peel flew outward abruptly.

March 7th stumbled and fell.

Without showing any favoritism, Bochang swiftly extended his hand, catching the pink-haired girl to prevent her from collapsing.

"Convinced now?"

Grasping March 7th's shoulders from behind, Bochang's gaze inadvertently drifted towards the abyss between her chest.

This position was perfect for appreciating such scenery.

The reason this didn't happen earlier with Fu Xuan was simple:

Fu Xuan had a flat chest, much like Qingque, with only small mounds at the front.

However...

Upon closer inspection,

one could notice that Master Diviner's chest was slightly larger than Qingque's.

Of course...

there might have been padding involved.

March 7th was different though, even when compared to Serval, Himeko, and others.

The pink-haired girl's chest may be slightly smaller but still quite appealing to the eye.

Bochang could clearly see that enticing cleavage.

Under the white light, her delicate skin shimmered with a blinding radiance.

"I believe you now; this little prop is truly bizarre..." March 7th straightened up, glancing at the flying banana peel. "I thought I was well-prepared, yet unexpectedly... I still fell for it."

"That's the power of a banana peel."

Feeling thoroughly satisfied, Bochang smiled.

Sensing something amiss, March 7th turned, crossed her arms defensively, and warned, "Bochang...you didn't take advantage of the situation to peek at anything inappropriate, did you?"

"No way, don't be ridiculous," Bochang promptly denied it.

In such matters, admitting it was absolutely out of the question.

"Good..." March 7th patted her chest, choosing to trust Bochang without hesitation.

After Fu Xuan deleted the photo Qingque had taken...

"Bochang, may I take that banana peel back for further study?"

"Certainly, Lord Fu Xuan," Bochang nodded in agreement. "Do you also wish to examine any other items?"

"No, it's best not to bite off more than one can chew. This venerable one will focus on studying the banana peel first, and regarding...the matter of the teleportation rings..."

Before Fu Xuan could finish, March 7th interjected, "Bochang, surely you're not secretly giving away teleportation rings behind everyone's back again."

Bailu served as a cautionary example from recent events.

And going back even further, there was Pela from Belobog.

In fact...

This individual received a teleportation ring earlier than both Bailu and Pela.

Fu Xuan remained silent, while Bochang tried to change the subject.

"March, weren't you playing Mahjong with Bailu and the others just now? What brings you here so suddenly? Is something wrong?"

"Qingque mentioned that Master Diviner needed to speak with you about something important, so we thought it best to check in and prevent any potential missteps that might offend him." March 7th crossed her arms. "Furthermore... don't try to change the subject; I'm not easily fooled."

"Indeed, Bochang intended to gift this venerable one a teleportation ring," Fu Xuan said softly, gently rubbing her chin.

The petite Master Diviner, deep in thought, looked simply adorable. However... Fu Xuan's act of betraying Bochang by revealing their plans was anything but cute. He even worried if she might divulge the earlier incident involving being lifted high in excitement.

"We knew it," March 7th responded with a knowing expression. "If your intention was merely to leave coordinates on Xianzhou, having Bailu's ring should suffice. Why give away another teleportation ring...?"

"Haven't you considered how much safer it would be for you to have an additional teleportation ring?"

March 7th gently shook her head.

The pink-haired girl's reasoning indeed made sense.

If Bochang had possessed three teleportation rings earlier, he could have swiftly teleported over fifty meters away and potentially avoided Phantylia's punch. At such a distance, he would have been able to reach Stelle and Dan Heng easily.

With their assistance in blocking for a moment, Bochang could catch his breath, recover, and regain his strength, becoming formidable once again.

Unfortunately...

Bochang's teleportation rings were always in high demand. Each time he obtained one, it was quickly given away before he even had a chance to keep it warm on him. He simply couldn't hold onto them.

Fu Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "This venerable one didn't ask for his teleportation ring; he insisted on giving it to me."

"Hmm? Really?" Qingque found this hard to believe.

As someone familiar with the effects of teleportation rings, the mahjong girl knew their power was remarkable. They could effortlessly bypass even the spatial constraints set by the Divination Commission.

If Qingque had such a teleportation ring, her future slacking off could be even more effortless.

"Uh... yes, we're aware of this. Bochang just enjoys doing peculiar things like these, Master Diviner. Please don't mind it," March 7th responded.