Nightfall.

Lin Xuan Qi was in his room practicing the Cloud-Strife Steps.

It had proven itself to be lifesaving, and he was not about to stop practicing.

Life in Da Qian Dynasty didn't offer him the luxury to slack.

To feel safe, preparation and hard work were constantly required.

His movements were now much swifter and faster than when he started.

Step after step, he got quicker.

Soon, his movement became a shimmer.

Whoosh.

He took a huge step forward and a gust of wind followed.

The candles by the side nearly flickered out when he brushed past them.

After that, he stopped and stood straight.

Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead while he panted, trying to catch his breath.

Just as he was about to do another round of the practice routine, he heard a knock on the door.

This felt like déjà vu to him.

"Who's there?" He shouted, hoping that it was not that woman again.

Fortunately, a familiar voice came from behind the door.

"Master Lin. It's me Shi Shi."

She sounded different.

Liu Shi Shi's voice was trying to sound demure like Xue Cong's.

He frowned with his eyebrows locked.

"It's late. Whatever it is, we shall discuss it tomorrow."

He had a long day, and he wanted to rest.

Liu Shi Shi, who was behind the doors, twitched her mouth while she tried to think of something.

"I need to tell you something about the new security team." She said.

Her friends from the Yi Mei and Storm Fist Thunder Sect would join the mansion tomorrow and it wouldn't be suspicious if she used it as an excuse.

It worked.

Lin Xuan Qi thought that it might be something important.

"What is she up to?" He mumbled to himself, walked towards the doors, and opened it.

Liu Shi Shi not only sounded different, but she was also dressed differently.

He had to rub his eyes once, to make sure that he wasn't seeing things.

She was dressed in a red dress, the color of the dress contrasted with her skin, making it look fairer than usual.

Her dressing had always been casual.

This dress could be worn for a glamorous dinner, and she would stand out from the others.

"Never seen a pretty lady before?" Liu Shi Shi said with a smirk and entered through the doors.

Lin Xuan Qi shook his head and said, "I'm sure I've seen better."

"You..." She wanted to say something but stopped herself.

She reminded herself that she was here on a mission to make him realize that she was good enough to be the young mistress.

"What's the occasion?" Lin Xuan Qi asked while she walked into the room and took a seat.

"There's no occasion. I just want to wear it." She sat down and picked up the teapot, pouring a cup of tea for herself.

He shrugged and replied, "As long as it makes you happy."

Lin Xuan Qi took his seat on his bed which was facing the tea table and chairs on the opposite side.

"So, what do you want to tell me about the new security team."

Not wasting time, he tried to get to business.

"Oh... about the new security team..." Liu Shi Shi couldn't think of something, and she tried to change the topic.

She saw him with sweat on his forehead and she quickly said, "It's hot in here don't you think?"

At the same time, she tried to fan herself with the collar of her blouse.

It revealed a bit of her Du Dou when she did so.

Lin Xuan Qi couldn't help but see a glimpse of it.

It hugged tight to her body, but that was all that he could see.

She had realized what she was doing and she quickly stopped.

Liu Shi Shi's heart started beating fast.

The sudden realization that she was alone with him in the room hit her.

Maybe it was not such a good plan after all.

Lucky for her, Lin Xuan Qi wasn't aroused by what he saw.

By now, he had figured out what she was here for.

Either to prank him or get back at him earlier about her being the young mistress.

When he saw her flustered face, he decided it was time for him to get back at her.

He stood up, walked towards her, and stopped right in front of her.

Her body froze when she saw him do so.

With his face getting closer to hers, he said, "I guess I might be wrong. You are indeed pretty."

"What? Wait..."

Faint breaths of his could be felt on her neck.

His eyes glanced at her delicate features while he stood in front of her.

She avoided his glance by looking to the side.

But she somehow felt herself being exposed to him, with his eyes having the freedom to feast on her.

So, she quickly moved her eyes back to look at him.

"You!" Liu Shi Shi exclaimed loudly when she saw him giving her a huge grin.

A victorious grin that meant 'I won'.

She stood up and wagged her finger at him.

Words couldn't come out from her mouth even when she tried to do so.

Finally, she stomped on the ground, turned around and stormed out of his room.

"Good night." Lin Xuan Qi said, and he could hear a grunt from her in the distance.

He shook his head and sat down.

Picking up the teacup she had left behind, he took a whiff of the tea.

To his surprise, a nice distinct smell was present with the aroma of the tea.

He took out the jade pendant from the mysterious woman.

Liu Shi Shi started to remind him of her.

However, if it came down to it, he would definitely rank Liu Shi Shi above the other woman.

The other woman was able to get on his nerves more than Liu Shi Shi.

Liu Shi Shi was playful in a clumsy way, but the other woman was certainly more vengeful.

His thoughts started to drift, and he began to ponder who was the one at the top of the rankings.

What are you thinking? Lin Xuan Qi thought to himself silently, and he quickly snapped out of it.

He had work to be done...

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