Chapter 73 Cai Lin said Qing Lin was not good enough

"This is my first time seeing it; the scales on your wrist are quite beautiful."

Chu Xiao stepped forward to examine Qing Lin's wrist up close, smiling and speaking in a gentle voice.

These words brought Old Wu from Hell back to Heaven, and he suddenly realized his back was drenched in sweat.

This smiling young man gave him an indescribable sense of pressure.

"Be-beautiful!?"

Qing Lin, whose life was filled with endless disdain and disgust, had clearly never heard such direct praise.

Moreover, this praise was for the very source of her being disliked—those green scales she wished she could remove.

How dreamlike. Is this Young Master Chu Xiao's gentleness?

"Hmm?"

Qing Lin looked up in disbelief, her eyes meeting Chu Xiao's.

As their gazes met, the latter felt a momentary daze, as if his Soul Power was being drained.

"How is that possible!?"

Chu Xiao was secretly startled.

His Soul was currently in the Early Stage of the Mortal Realm, on the verge of reaching the Middle Stage.

Because the notebook could enhance his Soul Power, and the Thunderous Imperial Flame could absorb the energy of Heaven and Earth for his own Cultivation, he was constantly in a state of "Cultivation" with two processes running simultaneously. Most ordinary Dou Huang powerhouses' Soul Power was not as strong as his.

Yet, Qing Lin, without actively doing anything, had managed to make him feel dazed. This would have been more understandable if it had happened after her Bi Snake Three Flower Pupils had Awakened.

This innate talent, besides being able to enslave and control snake-shaped Demonic Beasts, also had the effect of drawing out the Soul and seizing control of the body of Humans or other Demonic Beasts.

"Wait!"

Chu Xiao suddenly realized, could Qing Lin have already Awakened her Bi Snake Three Flower Pupils?

It wasn't impossible, especially since Qing Lin seemed to have already met Cai Lin.

And if the notebook could benefit him, it might also benefit its copy holders, such as by activating a talent.

With this thought, Chu Xiao decided to find an opportunity to test her.

"Yes, it's very beautiful. How could it not be beautiful?" Chu Xiao said loudly, with his hands behind his back, "Your existence means either a male Snake-Person fell for a Human beauty, or a man fell for a beautiful Snake-Person."

"Putting everything else aside, Snake-Person female slaves are extremely expensive in the surrounding Empires and are exclusive to the children of powerful Families."

"They even like Snake-People whose lower bodies are snake tails, so yours is nothing."

"Most people who dislike you are just following the trend to avoid appearing different."

"Just imagine, if Queen Medusa were here, who would dare say that Snake-People with snake tails are disgusting?"

Chu Xiao not only said these words directly on the spot but also refined them before writing them in the notebook.

[Ultimately, this world is still one where the strong are respected. Qing Lin only gradually adjusted her mindset after she became a Dou Zun later on.]

[Starting over, I want to help her build confidence from the beginning and live a confident and beautiful life.]

All the girls: !!!

No wonder Qing Lin is so devoted to you.

You can just spout such pretty words. How can a naive girl who has lived in darkness resist?

"What good luck, just a few sweet words, and she gets a maid with exceptional talent," Feng Qing'er murmured softly.

Who is she not envious of?

"This King understands the reasoning, but why must this King be used as an example?" Medusa expressed her displeasure.

As Qing Lin listened to these words and saw Chu Xiao's inner monologue appear in the notebook, she quickly lowered her head.

She really wanted to just come clean with Chu Xiao; acting didn't seem to suit her.

With a Young Master Chu Xiao like this, she couldn't do anything bad to him.

"Qing Lin, right?" Chu Xiao's eyes softened, "I'll help you with your baggage, and you can take me to the Mo Tie Mercenary Group headquarters."

As he spoke, he reached out and directly put the large bundle into his Storage Ring.

"Yes." Qing Lin breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly turned to lead the way.

"Old man, you continue with your work." Nodding to Old Wu, Chu Xiao followed with light steps.

After he left, the surrounding crowd erupted into even more fervent discussion.

Chu Xiao's analogy using Snake-People displeased some, but others, as if breaking through some mental barrier, voiced their agreement.

"Father, what are they discussing? Why do I hear Qing Lin's name?"

About a cup of tea's time later, a woman around twenty years old came up to Old Wu.

Her features were delicate; though not as stunning as Qing Lin, who hadn't fully blossomed yet, she was still very beautiful. Her slightly upturned eyebrows gave her a heroic and valiant aura, which, combined with her bronze skin from years in the desert, a sexy slender waist, and a Demonic Beast hide skirt, made her quite a sight.

She was Xue Lan, a squad leader in the Mo Tie Mercenary Group.

And she was Old Wu's youngest daughter!

"It's like this…" Old Wu, seeing his daughter, immediately excitedly explained, finally sighing, "If you had come earlier, you could have taken Young Master Chu Xiao to the Mo Tie Mercenary Group headquarters."

"He's such a talented man, and he can instantly kill a Dou Zhe with one move. He might be a Dou Shi, just like the leader. What a pity."

Hearing this, Xue Lan shook her head helplessly.

Her old father was good in every way, except he always wanted her to marry and have grandchildren for him.

She was a Dou Zhe now and held a small position within the Mo Tie Mercenary Group; she wouldn't be so hasty.

"However, that young master actually spoke up for Qing Lin; he must be a good person," Xue Lan thought to herself.

At this moment, Chu Xiao didn't know he had inexplicably been given a "good person" card. He leisurely followed behind Qing Lin, not rushing to strike up a conversation, but rather observing the street scenes.

This important city, built in the desert, had a more rustic and substantial feel compared to cities within the Empire, and its defenses were much stricter. Fully armed soldiers could be seen patrolling everywhere.

Old Wu's steamed bun shop was not far from the Mo Tie Mercenary Group, also located in the south of Stone Desert City. Chu Xiao followed Qing Lin through just a few streets and arrived at the entrance of a large compound, whose size, from the outside, could rival the Xiao Family's.

Above the courtyard gate, several flags fluttered in the wind, embroidered with the large characters "Mo Tie Mercenary Group," subtly exuding an aura of iron-blooded toughness.

Four burly men in uniform stood at the entrance, holding weapons with upright postures, their sharp gazes sweeping the street with strong vigilance.

Seeing Qing Lin return, they showed no extra expression but instead sized up Chu Xiao.

"Who are you?"

As Chu Xiao approached, someone immediately questioned him.

"This is Young Master Chu Xiao, the leader's younger brother. He just protected Grandpa Wu from the Sand Mercenary Group's people," Qing Lin quickly spoke before Chu Xiao could.

"Hmm?" Chu Xiao's slightly puzzled gaze fell on Qing Lin.

Oh no!

Qing Lin's heart pounded.

She didn't seem like the type to answer so quickly now.

[At the Mo Tie Mercenary Group entrance, being questioned about my identity, and Qing Lin answers for me—it's a familiar yet strange feeling.]

[In the future, Qing Lin and I are both used to this kind of interaction, but in this life, we've only just met. As a descendant of the Snake-People Clan and Humans, she grew up facing disdain. Whenever she encountered anything or anyone, she would only apologize, speaking so little she was like a mute. The fact that she can do this for me now is beyond my expectation.]

Chu Xiao lamented in the notebook.

But these words caused some people's expressions to change.

"This Sister Qing Lin, I'm afraid she also has a notebook copy," Little Fairy Doctor, who had begun her daily consultations in Qingshan Town, thought, her beautiful eyes flashing.

It was known that she, Ya Fei, and Yun Yun had notebook copies, Xun Er most likely did, and Medusa only needed confirmation.

It felt like any woman whose original trajectory had a deep connection with Chu Xiao and who was mentioned in his diary would have a notebook copy.

She vaguely grasped something but also felt this speculation was too one-sided and had big loopholes.

"We should be able to become good friends." Little Fairy Doctor's eyes showed a gentle smile.

Both had tragic childhoods; Qing Lin was always despised by outsiders, while she had self-doubt and self-loathing.

Both also encountered Chu Xiao, after which their wounds were warmed and redeemed.

She was the one who had accompanied him the longest, and as Qing Lin's maid, she probably wasn't far behind.

"But, it seems she's about to expose herself." A hint of worry flashed in Little Fairy Doctor's eyes.

And the subtle change in her expression made the mercenary she was currently examining put on an ugly mask.

Had he just taken some random herb to get a chance to see a doctor, and now he had an incurable disease?

At the same time, in Utan City.

Ya Fei and Yun Yun were drinking together in the auction house.

Seeing this, they also became nervous, feeling that Qing Lin was about to expose herself.

This younger sister's experiences from childhood determined that she lacked life experience and cunning. In front of Chu Xiao, it would be very difficult for her not to show her true colors.

"This is bad."

On the other side, above Stone Desert City.

Medusa's eyes flashed, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Good thing this King didn't insist on returning to the Snake-People Tribe."

"Little Qing Lin is indeed unreliable."

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