Chapter 195: Once Again an Angel Investor

What are your plans from now on?

After chatting for a while, Lin Meng asked about Ye Xiu's plans.

I think this place is really unsafe; you said you're about to take the college entrance exam, so why not rent a small place in the city to settle down? That would be better for your sister too.

Lin Meng looked at this dilapidated stone house, and the fact that rent was still required for it was simply outrageous.

If it were her, she would have Relocation and disappeared within these two days, not giving the landlord a single cent.

Ye Xiu lowered his head upon hearing that, momentarily at a loss for words.

He of course also wanted to move out of the slums to find a better foothold for his sister, but he didn't have enough money; he certainly couldn't resort to stealing or robbing.

Lin Meng knew Ye Xiu was living in hardship, and after saying those words, she immediately inquired further.

By the way, I didn't ask you earlier: what is the currency system in your country? You said the strange energy has revived for a century, human forces have undergone a major reshuffle, establishing a new order—what means of transaction do ordinary people use?

Ye Xiu: 'It's Alliance currency; Alliance currency is used globally, except for special transactions among the Night Watch, most consumption uses Alliance currency.'

As for gold, silver, and jewels, are they valuable here? Lin Meng asked.

Ye Xiu didn't know why Lin Meng was asking about those things, and simply answered truthfully.

Naturally they are valuable; wealthy people mostly like to wear gold and silver, and certain strange beings also like shiny gold things, competing with humans for these metal resources.

Upon hearing that, Lin Meng happily took out a gold bracelet from her space at once.

Looks like this time she's going to be an angel investor again.

Although she couldn't yet figure out what this strange world could bring her, making an early investment was never wrong.

Take this gold bracelet and sell it; it should fetch some money, temporarily getting you past this immediate difficulty.

Ye Xiu didn't expect the pretty sister to help him again, and moreover she was generous, directly giving him a gold bracelet.

This bracelet looks quite good; if sold, it could fetch at least 100,000 Alliance currency.

He waved his hands repeatedly, eyes filled with longing, but deep down he knew the pretty sister had already saved his life; this favor remained unpaid, and he really shouldn't let her spend more.

Sister, quickly take the gold bracelet back; I can't accept it.

Lin Meng shoved the bracelet into Ye Xiu's hand without allowing any objection, and said:

It's not a free gift; just consider it my early investment. I remember you saying back then that your supernatural talent is strong—I love being a talent scout, and you are a thousand-mile horse with limitless potential. When you succeed, just remember me.

Even if you're not thinking for yourself, you should consider your sister; this environment is not conducive to her growth, and you ought to know that.

Seeing Ye Xiu still hesitating, Lin Meng shook the sapphire ring on her hand.

Sis isn't short on money; stop being so hesitant, just accept it.

Ye Xiu, seeing this, no longer hesitated, carefully put the gold bracelet into his pocket, gazing at Lin Meng with utmost sincerity.

Sister, thank you; you are the best person to me in this world besides my deceased parents. Once I become a Night Watch, I will surely repay you—I won't let you down.

Those words sounded very familiar; Lin Meng smiled and nodded.

Not bad, not bad, you have ambition. Ye Xiu classmate, let's reintroduce ourselves—I'm Lin Meng, 23 years old. From now on you can call me by my name directly, or continue calling me sister.

Upon hearing that, Ye Xiu's ears grew warm; originally the sister's name sounded so pleasant—he liked the character 'Meng', in dreams things can be wonderful.

Sister, I'm Ye Xiu, 18 years old; my sister is Ye ZhiZhi, eight years old.

Ye ZhiZhi inside the room had been struggling against drowsiness, listening carefully to outside noises; upon suddenly hearing her brother call her name, she hurriedly struggled to get up from the bed, barefoot, and staggered out.

ZhiZhi is here, brother; ZhiZhi wants to kowtow to sister.

A soft, tender voice sounded, and Lin Meng turned her head to see an extremely petite figure crouched by the stone wall, staring with sunken large eyes, unblinking, at herself.

At that moment, Lin Meng's heart clenched suddenly, feeling deep pity.

This child was clearly clever at a glance, but her aura was weak and vitality lacking.

Ye Xiu quickly rose and lifted Ye ZhiZhi; her eight-year-old body was so light it could topple with a puff, lighter than a five- or six-year-old child.

Lin Meng thought for a moment and said:

Quickly hold your sister and lie her on the bed; it's cold outside, I don't need any of you to kowtow to me.

Ye ZhiZhi still curiously sized up Lin Meng, thinking, 'This sister is truly beautiful, and her heart is so kind—even a saintess would probably pale in comparison.'

Ye Xiu held his sister back onto the bed, 'ZhiZhi, be good, listen to sister and lie down properly; brother will come keep you company shortly.'

Ye Xiu tucked the blanket corner for his sister, not daring to linger, and hurriedly turned back to the outer room.

Who would have thought that in just a few seconds, Lin Meng had already vanished.

He thought of Lin Meng's ability to disappear instantly, so he wasn't worried it was an accident.

The gold bracelet in his pocket felt heavy; Ye Xiu's gaze burned as he stared at the empty bench where Lin Meng's silhouette had disappeared, murmuring:

Sister, I won't let you down.

Lin Meng was abruptly pulled back to the third space without warning; she quickly checked the time—this time she had stayed in the strange world for a full three hours.

Not bad, this duration is still acceptable.

At least this time she gained quite a lot; after the two-day countdown ends, she'll think of a way to go see those siblings again.

Leaving the space, Lin Meng stretched, went back to her room, and caught up on sleep.

During the meal, Ye Heng and Ye Fan both got in touch with her.

Ye Heng was already on his way to Zone 13; this time he was going to attend a large trade fair, and Lin Meng specifically reminded him to pay attention to compact, easy-to-use weapons.

Upon hearing Lin Meng's request for weapons again, Ye Heng's heart was happy before he could even process it.

No need to fear the lion goddess opening her mouth wide; what's truly troublesome is if she has no desires, wants nothing at all.

As for Ye Fan's side, things don't seem to be going very smoothly.

Goddess sister, the artifact trading fair has encountered a hiccup, postponed to tomorrow; I'm afraid...

Lin Meng didn't mind, waved her hand, and said:

No problem, no problem; just wait a few more days, you first focus on your own matters.

Anyway, these days she's still thinking about Ye Xiu's side, and for a while she can't calm down to cultivate.

Ye Fan felt utterly ashamed, then he stored an item in his space and said:

"Fairy sister, this is a storage bag I found in the black market; I thought it small and pretty, so I bought it on my own initiative to give you."

This was his first gift to a woman; he wondered whether the fairy sister would like it or think he was being unnecessary—clearly he already had a space, yet he gave her a worthless storage bag.

Lin Meng saw it was a white silk storage pouch resembling a sachet, embroidered with a flock of magpies, and she liked it very much.

"You meant well; I really like it, I accept this gift—it's rare that you still think of bringing me a present."

At that moment Lin Meng felt a sense of accomplishment, as if the child she had raised had finally learned to feel heartache for his mother, and her heart was full of comfort.

Ye Fan couldn't help but feel excited upon hearing that.

Great, the fairy sister likes the storage bag he gave her!

"Right, fairy sister, the storage bag is ownerless, so I took the liberty of putting some spirit stones and the medicinal pill you previously wanted inside—Senior Brother Song had sent that pill, and I placed it in as well."

Lin Meng heard this, blinked in surprise, then couldn't help but pat her own forehead.

Oh no, I forgot about that.

I don't know whether Ye Chenjing has been hurt lately, or if she secretly hides under the covers to cry when no one is around at night.

I must hurry to give the medicinal pill to him.