Chapter 76: Inspiration

Nadixa is indeed a very affable deity.

Although Luo De pretended not to know her identity, it didn't affect his extremely good impression of her.

He put away the leaf Nadixa left for him and properly packed the heavy experiment report.

Luo De continued to stroll in a great mood.

Nadixa must have come specially to deliver the experiment report; after leaving that leaf, she left and never said anything else to Luo De.

"Quite a bountiful harvest."

Luo De, in great spirits, hummed a little tune, which actually suited the lively surroundings quite well.

This stroll.

Eating and playing.

He didn't stop until Dixiya returned.

"Huh?"

"For me?"

Upon receiving the gift Luo De gave her, Dixiya was greatly surprised.

What surprised her even more was.

was that the cosmetics Luo De bought were exactly the same as the ones she usually uses!

"How do you know which ones I use?"

Dixiya looked up and down at Luo De with surprise, then frowned and said, "You little brat, you couldn't have sneaked into my room to peek, could you?"

"Am I that kind of person?"

Luo De rolled his eyes, annoyed: "How would I know what cosmetics you usually use? I just picked them randomly; who knew they'd all be right?"

"Randomly picked?"

Dixiya's cheek twitched, she struggled to find words, and only managed: "Okay, you're awesome."

Although she had some doubts about how Luo De managed to pick so accurately.

But regarding his gift.

Dixiya naturally accepted it with a smile.

"By the way, how is Dina Zeda?"

After delivering the gift, Luo De still didn't forget to casually ask about Dina Zeda's condition.

After all, he is Dixiya's employer.

He should still show some concern.

"She can't come out today; whether she can come out tomorrow depends on her recovery."

Dixiya felt quite helpless about this.

Dina Zeda's body is too weak; just being angered a little, even though the opponent's main target wasn't her, it could make her unable to stand, only able to rest in bed.

But this is also fine.

Since her employer is bedridden and unable to move, Dixiya is practically on vacation again.

So she naturally invited Luo De, saying.

"When I just came back, I asked, today there's Nilou's performance; coincidentally, you weren't having that dream, dream, dream what was it again?"

"Let's go check it out together."

"I can't guarantee that tonight I won't have nightmares again."

After putting away Luo De's gift, Dixiya pointed at the Grand Bazaar Theatre and said: "Nilou is the most famous dancer in this Grand Bazaar; 【Since we're in Sumeru, we definitely shouldn't miss Nilou's performance】; this is something that scholars to mercenaries can hardly agree on, but even someone like me who rarely comes to the Grand Bazaar knows this saying."

"Scholars?"

Upon hearing those two words, Luo De asked: "Isn't it said that the Academy doesn't allow students to privately watch artistic performances? How come there are scholars coming here to watch the show?"

"Who told you it's not allowed?"

"It's just a restriction, you understand? Not a prohibition!"

"And who would strictly follow the Academy's regulations?"

"As long as you don't commit an offense that alarms the disciplinary officers, people generally turn a blind eye; who would seriously investigate?"

"Well, look at that."

Speaking, Dixiya pointed at a person not far away whose face was mostly covered by a hood, and said with a pout: "That guy is a scholar, sneaking around like a thief, not daring to show his proper face."

"Tsk, poor guy."

Luo De clicked his tongue mockingly: "Studying at the Academy, I really don't know whether to say he's lucky or unlucky."

Regarding that complaint.

Dixiya didn't comment, just shrugged, then pulled Luo De toward the Grand Bazaar Theatre.

"Hurry up."

"Nilou's performance is very popular; soon we might not be able to get tickets."

In the surging crowd, Dixiya and Luo De, relying on their strength, quickly squeezed into a spot very close to the front.

The Grand Bazaar Theatre is not a large theatre in the traditional sense.

Actually.

This theatre is more like the rural big stage from Luo De's previous life.

Just set up a big platform; the audience below can find their own spots, bring a small stool to sit, or everyone can just crowd together.

That's how it is now.

The phrase "Today there's Nilou's performance" is the most reliable ticket guarantee.

Of course.

Having Nilou's performance does not mean that today only Nilou's performance.

Zubair Theatre's opening performances always include other acts such as songs, dances, acrobatics, etc.; the conditions and equipment are indeed somewhat crude, but the performers on stage all give their all, and even before the closing act Nilou appears, they can already draw thunderous cheers from the whole audience.

And when Nilou appeared amidst the audience's anticipation, the applause and cheers rose to another peak; if it weren't for the good soundproofing of the Grand Bazaar, such a commotion would surely have already attracted the Academy's attention.

Luo De carefully scrutinized this red-haired girl who had just appeared on stage.

It was slightly different from his memory.

Nilou's current appearance looks a bit more youthful and inexperienced, and she is wearing a cool dancer's outfit similar to that of street performers.

With her light steps, wherever she passed instantly turned into a lake surface, a thin mist swirling above it, making her face and figure in the mist not so distinctly clear.

Such manipulation did not overshadow her lively dance steps; instead, it added a hazy quality, making people unable to look away.

As she spun, lotus flowers bloomed one after another on the lake surface; ribbon-like smooth water flowed illusorily along the trajectory of her steps, and sparkling droplets suspended in the air burst with dazzling colors, all of which further highlighted the pure, natural beauty of her dance.

"Can elemental energy be used like this?"

Nilou's dance is indeed beautiful, immersing people and making it hard to pull away, but Luo De's attention was drawn elsewhere.

That is Nilou's use of elemental energy.

From Luo De's perspective.

Nilou is not exactly an expert; she probably knows a little martial arts, but not much—just a bit stronger than she was when wandering the desert before.

But her use of elemental energy is different.

Although Nilou specially shaped and diffused elemental energy to match her dance.

But her inventive way of using elemental energy still gave Luo De plenty of inspiration.

At the same time, he suddenly realized a problem.

His own use of elemental energy truly lacks imagination; compared to Nilou's current application, it is utterly crude and unimpressive.

"I still need to watch and learn more."

Luo De murmured to himself, then immediately released his hand.

In his palm.

An ice lotus flower similar in height to the one Nilou created stood in his palm; he clasped his hands together and then opened them, and the ice lotus turned into a tiny dusk-colored bird; with a thought of his mind, it unfurled its wings and flew off silently, aside from its vacant eyes and entirely crystal-blue body, its movements were indistinguishable from a real dusk-colored bird.

(End of chapter)