Chapter 167: The Willful Young Lady—Not Giving In

Drinking Illusory Dream Brew allows you to see the scene you most desire...

Hearing Xie Lin's explanation, Lin Ye was momentarily stunned. A thought surfaced in his mind—his parents, whom he had never met. His heart grew silent.

Would drinking Illusory Dream Brew allow him to see his parents?

Since he had never seen their faces, he wasn't entirely convinced by the brew's effects. However, after hearing Xie Lin's explanation, he still wanted to try.

Even if he couldn't see their faces… just catching a glimpse of their figures would be enough.

Lin Ye clenched his fists slightly, his thoughts firm.

Behind him, Zhu Zhuqing also fell into silence after hearing Xie Lin's words. Her gaze turned distant, lost in thought.

The line moved forward slowly, and soon, it was their turn.

"One cup of Illusory Dream Brew, ten gold soul coins!"

Behind the counter of the Illusory Dream Tavern, a graceful young woman in a white dress stood. On the counter, only four cups of Illusory Dream Brew remained.

Xie Lin paid first and took a cup, followed by Su Ying.

Finally, Lin Ye and Zhu Zhuqing also managed to buy a cup.

Unfortunately, by the time it was Zhu Zhuqing's turn, the Illusory Dream Brew had sold out.

After getting their drinks, Xie Lin and Su Ying, who were clearly familiar with the experience, downed their Illusory Dream Brew in one gulp. They then closed their eyes, savoring the beautiful illusions.

Moments later, as the effects of the brew faded, the two slowly opened their eyes. Looking at the delicate white jade cups in their hands, a trace of longing flickered in their eyes.

"Even though this isn't my first time drinking it, that feeling is still amazing," Xie Lin murmured, clearly reluctant to return to reality.

"Mhm… I wish I could have another cup," Su Ying sighed, setting down her empty jade cup, her expression filled with nostalgia.

"Is it really that effective?"

Lin Ye examined the exquisite white jade cup in his hand. The liquid inside was crystal clear, showing no signs of anything special. His heart wavered between curiosity and doubt.

But no matter how tempting it was, he wouldn't drink it here.

He wanted to save it for later—when he was alone at night.

Zhu Zhuqing, standing beside him, seemed to have the same thought.

Compared to Lin Ye, she had already stored her Illusory Dream Brew inside her soul tool.

Just as Lin Ye was about to do the same and store his cup in his jade pendant—

A hand suddenly patted his shoulder.

"Who?"

Lin Ye frowned slightly and turned his head.

A girl with delicate features stood beside him. She wore a flowing blue-green dress, her long hair cascading down her back.

"Excuse me, could you give me your Illusory Dream Brew? It seems I arrived too late," she said pitifully.

Her large, watery eyes, combined with her exquisite features, gave her a look of pure innocence—like a flower trembling in the rain.

But Lin Ye was not the type to yield to a pretty face.

Frowning slightly, he found her act of feigned helplessness annoying.

If it were something insignificant, he wouldn't mind. But this Illusory Dream Brew was important to him. There was no way he'd give it up.

"Apologies, but I need this as well. I can't give it to you," Lin Ye said flatly before turning to leave.

"Wait! I'll pay you one hundred gold soul coins!"

Just as Lin Ye was about to leave, the girl's slightly frustrated voice rang out behind him.

"Sorry, but I'm still not selling. You'll have to wait for the next batch," Lin Ye replied, turning back to glance at her.

She now stood with her hands on her hips, looking frustrated and indignant.

Lin Ye found her reaction baffling.

This was his drink. He had no obligation to give it away. Why was she acting as if she had been wronged?

"Hmph! One thousand gold soul coins! That should be enough, right?"

Hearing Lin Ye's refusal, the girl seemed to assume that he was just holding out for a higher price. She puffed up her chest and declared the offer loudly, her expression full of arrogance.

This time, Lin Ye's patience ran thin.

He wasn't refusing because of money—he genuinely needed the Illusory Dream Brew.

Did she think he was poor? That he could be bought?

What kind of spoiled noble brat was this? She must have been coddled since birth.

"I already said, I need this too. If you're so rich, why don't you buy someone else's?" Lin Ye's voice turned colder.

"Hmph! I want yours! Be smart and just give it to me!"

The girl didn't seem to understand reason. Instead, she lifted her chin, squared her shoulders, and demanded it like an entitled princess.

"Then why don't you try taking it from me? If you manage to snatch it, it's yours!"

Lin Ye let out a short laugh, raising the Illusory Dream Brew in his hand.

He had only said it in frustration, not expecting her to take it seriously.

Yet the moment she heard his words, the girl's eyes flashed.

Without hesitation, she lunged forward, trying to grab the cup from his hands!

Lin Ye was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter.

Did she really think the world revolved around her? That everyone would just let her have her way?

As she pounced, Lin Ye didn't even need to use force. He simply sidestepped, causing her to miss completely.

Then, with a swift motion, he lifted his foot and kicked her squarely on the backside.

With a thud, she landed face-first on the ground!

The surrounding crowd gasped in shock.

Meanwhile, Xie Lin and Su Ying, standing nearby, covered their mouths to stifle their laughter.

Although they were both girls, they weren't from noble families. Seeing this spoiled young lady act so entitled had been frustrating to watch.

Now that Lin Ye had put her in her place, they couldn't help but feel satisfied.

"You… you dare hit me?!"

The girl scrambled to her feet, her face flushed with rage.

"You were the one who attacked first," Lin Ye said, exasperated.

"So what? Couldn't you have let me win?"

"Since I was little, no one has ever dared to hit me! Do you even know who I am? How dare you lay a hand on me?!"

"If you don't hand over the Illusory Dream Brew and apologize right now, I'll make sure you regret it when I get home!"

She stood with her hands on her hips, her expression furious.

Lin Ye finally understood.

This girl had been spoiled rotten at home. She thought the whole world would bow to her whims.

But he wasn't about to indulge her.

No matter how noble her background was, could it be higher than his?

He was the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall!

Without another word, he stored the Illusory Dream Brew into his jade pendant and turned away.

"Xie Lin, Su Ying, Zhuqing—let's go."

"You can't leave!"

The girl's sharp voice rang out behind them.

[A/N: Ning Rongrong has entered the scene! Her character seems to match the novel's portrayal—arrogant at first, but later developing. No character inconsistency here]

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