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In the Yin Yue Lake, Bai Zhuo and Fire Phoenix Red stared at each other on the boat, causing the three girls on board to giggle uncontrollably. However, a bird is still just a bird; how could it possibly compete with a person? In the end, Fire Phoenix suffered a crushing defeat, but with Miao Xiaoqi backing it up, Bai Zhuo dared not take any action against it. Red was cradled in Miao Xiaoqi's arms, affectionately nuzzling against her chest before spreading its wings and flying away.
"Chirp chirp—" Red called out a few times, and the thousands of colorful peacocks in Yin Yue Lake responded in kind, following Fire Phoenix as it departed. The flock of peacocks arrived in grand fashion and left just as impressively; even though their time together was brief, it left everyone in awe for quite a while. A crimson peacock turned back and called out once more, dropping a crimson feather from the sky. Miao Xiaoqi's eyes lit up as she pointed at the feather and exclaimed, "Hey? Brother Bai! Brother Bai! The feather, the feather!"
"The feather? What’s wrong?"
"That red feather, Brother Bai! Quickly, help me get it with this plastic bag! Don't let it fall into the water! Hurry, there's no time to explain!"
Since the lake wasn't too cold at the moment, Bai Zhuo hesitated for a moment before taking the plastic bag and quickly stripping off his pants to dive into the water.
"Hey, what’s that guy jumping in for?" asked a nearby Uncle.
The Boatman replied, "Ah, that's a Phoenix Feather. Legend has it that this Phoenix Feather can dispel all Evil Spirits and even restore souls. It's a rare treasure that only Qiqi deserves."
The female tourist gasped in surprise, "Dispel all evil? Restore souls? Brother, this thing..."
"Yes, Mom's symptoms might be due to losing her soul. We must get that feather no matter what!"
"Right! I'd buy it even if it costs a billion!"
Upon hearing this, the Boatman couldn't help but click his tongue. A billion seemed like child's play: "Hey~ you two shouldn’t get your hopes up. This Phoenix Feather is priceless; it's not something that just falls off easily. If Fire Phoenix doesn’t want to lose its feathers, then not a single one will drop! Only Qiqi has a special relationship with Fire Phoenix to obtain this Phoenix Feather! Alright then, we should turn back."
Bai Zhuo had some understanding of swimming and was fortunate that the feather hadn’t fallen far. He successfully retrieved it using the plastic bag. The feather was entirely crimson, even its quill was blood-red and very sturdy, making it hard to break.
Miao Xiaoqi handed Bai Zhuo a handkerchief with concern: "Brother Bai, this is my handkerchief; use it to wipe yourself off so you don’t catch a chill."
Bai Zhuo took it and wiped himself down before asking, "What’s so special about this feather?"
"I’ve only seen Red drop this feather three times in ten years; it's extremely precious. If someone carries it on them for a long time, not only can it ward off cold and evil spirits but also prolong life—it's truly a rare treasure. I heard Sister Yangliu say she has a Nine Profound Yin Body. With this feather, I can ask Great-Grandmother to add some good stuff to make an amulet for Sister Yangliu. That way, she won’t have to fear evil spirits coming near her."
Hearing this, Yangliu was touched and hugged Miao Xiaoqi tightly. "Qi, you really are my wonderful little sister!"
Ge Shui Lian pouted, "Sister Qi, you are biased! I want a gift from Seventh Sister too!"
Bai Zhuo replied, "You’ve suffered a serious injury. Have you thought about how you got better? Greed will only lead to trouble; you need to know when to stop... Senior Sister."
After hearing this, Ge Shui Lian thought it over and found some truth in his words. She pouted and fell silent.
Miao Xiaoqi comforted her, "Sister Shui Lian, don’t worry. This feather is quite substantial. Not only for you, but Brother Bai will also get his share!"
"Oh? There's even a share for me?" Bai Zhuo exclaimed in surprise. "Since this red feather is so precious and you’re so familiar with it, why not pluck a few more?"
Miao Xiaoqi's face flushed slightly. "Brother Bai, I’ve tried, but the feathers pulled from Red are just like ordinary peacock feathers—no effect at all."
"A High-Level Purple Talisman is priceless, and a High-Level Exorcism Seal is even rarer. Well, I didn’t expect that this foul bird’s feathers would be quite valuable."
The four of them chatted happily on the boat, and time flew by until it was noon. Bai Zhuo touched the clothes hanging at the bow of the boat; they were almost dry. He put them on and placed the feather into his backpack. "Let’s go eat! Qiqi, what delicious food do you have here?"
Previously, Miao Xiaoqi had been shy and reserved in unfamiliar surroundings, but now that she was back in her hometown, she had become much more cheerful. The girl jumped up excitedly at the mention of food. "Let’s go! I’ll take you to eat something delicious!"
Miao Xiaoqi picked up the bamboo pole, and under her guidance, the boat sped swiftly back to the dock. Although it was lunchtime, the hunger of tourists could not dampen their enthusiasm; the flow of people remained constant.
Bai Zhuo led the three beautiful women through the crowd. Suddenly, a man and a woman blocked their path.
Bai Zhuo looked up; he didn’t recognize the man, but the woman seemed somewhat familiar—he just couldn’t recall where he had seen her before. He asked, "Excuse me... Is there something you need?"
The woman was strikingly beautiful and lifted her proud head coldly. "Hey, kid! Sell me that feather!"
Bai Zhuo was taken aback and asked curiously, "Feather? What feather?"
"Don’t play dumb! The phoenix feather! How much? I’ll buy it; just name your price."
Bai Zhuo understood now; she was referring to Red's feather. He sneered and asked, "Who are you?"
The woman bristled at Bai Zhuo's tone and frowned as if about to speak when she was pulled behind the man standing next to her. The man flashed a sunny smile and said, "My friend, thanks to you, we were fortunate enough to see that crimson phoenix earlier. My wife and I are engaged in biological research. We know you have that precious feather and would like to buy it from you at any price within my means!"
The woman instantly became displeased and pushed the man away. "Why are you being so polite to a con artist? Ten million, sell it to me."
Bai Zhuo raised an eyebrow and asked, "I'm a con artist? Miss, do I know you?"
The Cold Beauty snorted disdainfully, glancing at the three women behind him who were as attractive as she was. "With people like that around, I assume these beauties are all women you've deceived with sweet talk?"
Bai Zhuo felt a surge of anger at being called a con artist. "Who exactly are you?"
The woman shot him a dismissive glance. "At the entrance of Ning University, a mother who lost her child. Do you remember?"
Bai Zhuo suddenly realized; this woman was the daughter of that Crazy Woman. Without her sexy work attire, he truly wouldn't have recognized her. Back then, she had inexplicably handed him a check for one million yuan. It was astonishing to encounter someone from his hometown while he was far away in Yun Province. He thought to himself, feeling irritated and almost talking to himself as much as to the Cold Beauty, "Good intentions mistaken for foolishness—one Crazy Woman and one silly girl, ha ha... Let's go."
Bai Zhuo waved his hand, preparing to leave. Unexpectedly, the Cold Beauty suddenly struck back. She twisted her waist and kicked out a beautiful leg sweep aimed directly at Bai Zhuo's face! He heard the rush of air beside his ear and caught a glimpse of black lace beneath her skirt. He quickly raised his right hand to block her kick.
The force behind her kick was surprisingly strong, causing Bai Zhuo to stumble back several steps, eliciting gasps from the three girls.
"Damn it! What’s wrong with you?" Bai Zhuo shook his numb right hand and questioned, "The item is mine; I can choose whether or not to sell it. How dare you hit me?"
A glint of coldness flashed in the Cold Beauty's eyes. "I can do that, but since your mother is that Crazy Woman, you cannot! I want an apology!"
Bai Zhuo sneered. "I didn't expect you to be not only foolish but also crazy. I'm not apologizing; what are you going to do about it?"
Suddenly, a man behind the Cold Beauty spoke up. "Friend, you'd better apologize to... her mother. She's a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo."
A third-degree black belt in Taekwondo? Is that impressive?
Bai Zhuo dismissed it and chose not to engage further with the woman. He huffed and shook his head as he turned to leave. The Cold Beauty narrowed her eyes and prepared to deliver a fierce kick at Bai Zhuo's retreating figure!
Carrying his backpack at an angle, Bai Zhuo seemed to have eyes in the back of his head; without turning around, he simply swung his arm back. The Cold Beauty felt the cold barrel of a gun pressed against her forehead, causing beads of cold sweat to form on her back instantly. Terrified, she dared not move an inch, not even lowering her raised leg; if it weren't for Bai Zhuo blocking her view, everything beneath her skirt would have been fully exposed!
A drop of sweat trickled down her temple—she couldn't tell if it was cold sweat or hot sweat—as she stammered, "You... you con artist... this gun... it must be fake."
Bai Zhuo turned around, startled by the scene before him. The Cold Beauty's thighs were snow-white, and her black lace underwear was exposed to the air, her seductive appearance causing his nose to heat up, nearly resulting in a nosebleed. Bai Zhuo swallowed hard, forcing himself to remain calm as he gently pressed down on her leg with his left hand. "You can find out if it's real or not."
The man behind her quickly interjected, "Ah, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! This friend of mine doesn't understand, please forgive us..."
Bai Zhuo shrugged, not wanting to make things difficult for them. He holstered his gun and left. Miao Xiaoqi and the other two girls exchanged glances, and once Bai Zhuo had walked far enough away, they reacted and hurried after him.
"Brother, why did you stop me?" the Cold Beauty asked.
"Cao Yu, you need to change that stubborn attitude of yours. You clearly sensed that it was a real gun but still refuse to admit it. Do you really want him to fire it before you believe?"
Cao Yu adjusted her skirt and bit her full lips, remaining silent for a moment before reluctantly saying, "But that person is a fraud... He looks like an ordinary person; how could he possibly have a real gun?"
The man shook his head and comforted her, "Yu, there might be some misunderstanding between you two. Also, just because someone seems ordinary doesn't mean they don't have connections. Don't forget that the Boatman Uncle just mentioned that girl is from the Miao Family's Spirit Maiden; she has a noble status. Do you really think someone who can be friends with her is just an ordinary person?"
Cao Yu wanted to argue further but was interrupted by the man saying, "Earlier when you lifted your leg high, that guy saw everything under your skirt. Next time you go out to play, maybe skip the skirt altogether. Even wearing leggings would be less embarrassing than what just happened."
After hearing her brother's words, Cao Yu's expression darkened immediately, revealing a terrifying look as she gritted her teeth and growled, "Cao Xuan! Instead of helping your sister, you're siding with an outsider?"
Cao Xuan realized his sister's mood had soured and quickly changed the subject. "Ahahaha! In Yun Province, it's one of the eighteen oddities that grasshoppers can be served as snacks. Come on, brother will treat you to grasshoppers for lunch!"
"Go die!"
...
"Brother Bai, who was that woman?" Bai Zhuo and the others had booked a private room in a tavern when Miao Xiaoqi curiously asked from beside the table.
"Oh, just a crazy and silly woman; don't mind her."
Ge Shui Lian also asked, "Then why did she call you a fraud? Do you know her?"
Bai Zhuo replied absentmindedly, "Ah, it's nothing serious; just a misunderstanding."
"Then why don't you explain it to her clearly?"
Bai Zhuo recalled the tone of the Cold Beauty and her arrogant demeanor, as if everything belonged to her, and he felt a surge of anger. "This woman is so full of herself; I have no intention of getting involved with her. Why should I explain anything?"
Yang Liu was not concerned about that. "Brother Bai, where did you get that gun? You scared me just now! I was worried you might accidentally pull the trigger and shoot that beauty. That would be a big problem."
"Hahaha, the gun was a gift from a friend. Don't worry, it's not loaded. Just look at how scared that woman was..."
"Bai Zhuo, I didn't expect you to have such a sinister side!" Yang Liu looked at him as if she didn't recognize him, her eyes wide as she scrutinized him from top to bottom.
"What's wrong? Didn't that woman always call me a fraud? I just played along with it. What can she do about it? Who told her to be so arrogant? Hahaha, it’s infuriating her."
"But I'm still curious—how did you get that handgun through airport security? Looks like you're quite the dangerous character now."
...
However, Bai Zhuo was unaware that Cao Yu and Cao Xuan had also come to this establishment, and coincidentally, they were seated right next to Bai Zhuo's private room. The private rooms were enclosed by wooden railings, showcasing ethnic charm, but the only downside was that they were not soundproof.
Cao Yu heard Bai Zhuo's arrogant laughter, and her icy expression darkened further. If it weren't for her brother Cao Xuan holding her back, she would have rushed out to confront Bai Zhuo instead of sitting here taking this nonsense. (To be continued.)
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