Chapter 1824: A Woman

Xuan Yuan Ling called the server over, ordering, "Bring out one serving of each of your shop's signature dishes, and a pot of the finest wine!"

"Yes!"

The server respectfully replied and went out to prepare.

"Impressive!"

Ye Liuyun kept praising.

Xuan Yuan Ling also took the chance to change the subject, asking Ye Liuyun, "That woman just now, the one looking for a martial match to marry, He Lian Xiu—how was she?"

Pretty enough, right?

Do you want to join? What if you could win?

Seeing Xuan Yuan Ling's gossipy demeanor, Ye Liuyun couldn't help teasing her, feigning deep thought, "Hmm, she's not bad looking!"

Xuan Yuan Ling had intended to shift the topic to amuse Ye Liuyun, but seeing him actually contemplate made her pause in surprise.

Unexpectedly, Ye Liuyun laughed, "But if it were a piece of realm crystal, I'd be more interested! Hahaha! You think I'm idle enough to join some martial matchmaking?"

"You…" Xuan Yuan Ling was teased again by Ye Liuyun, but this time didn't get angry, thinking she had almost misjudged Ye Liuyun.

The wine and dishes were quickly placed on the table, and they ate while chatting.

"This place's food is really good! The wine too—each sip feels full of spiritual energy!"

Ye Liuyun praised as he ate.

"If you like it, I'll invite you again next time!"

Xuan Yuan Ling said casually.

"You said it! I did remember!"

Ye Liuyun immediately followed up; he couldn't let a chance to gain an advantage slip by.

Xuan Yuan Ling smiled and asked, "Now you can tell me how you killed those Eight Great Vajras, right?"

Ye Liuyun no longer concealed anything, roughly recounting the events, but he didn't mention the duplicate technique nor reveal anything about Hua Xiangyuan.

Afterward, Ye Liuyun pretended to ask casually, "Xuan Yuan Yu…"

"…has he been honest lately?"

"He can be honest?"

He spends most of his time at the Warm Fragrance Pavilion! His big clients all come to the Warm Fragrance Pavilion to discuss business with him; his dealings are actually going well!

Xuan Yuan Ling said indifferently.

Then she asked Ye Liuyun, "That Hua Xiangyuan, you really didn't hide her?"

Ye Liuyun was thinking about Xuan Yuan Yu when she asked, and was stunned for a moment, then retorted, "Why would I hide her?

Does she worth a piece of realm crystal?"

Xuan Yuan Ling saw Ye Liuyun's pause, and hearing his sincere words, believed him.

She also poured a cup of wine for Ye Liuyun.

"Alright! I'll trust you for now!"

Xuan Yuan Ling added.

"You keep asking about Hua Xiangyuan—what for?

Do you have business with her?"

Ye Liuyun wanted to see why she always cared about Hua Xiangyuan's affairs.

"Could she be using Hua Xiangyuan to deal with Xuan Yuan Yu?"

Ye Liuyun thought to himself.

Xuan Yuan Ling's face flushed slightly, and she hurriedly explained, "It's nothing.

I just wanted to see what she looks like."

"Hmm?"

Why are you still blushing?

Ye Liuyun found it odd, seeing her shy demeanor…

Suddenly Ye Liuyun seemed to understand and asked mysteriously, "Do you like women?"

"Pfft!"

Xuan Yuan Ling was drinking to cover up, but Ye Liuyun's question startled her, causing a mouthful of wine to spurt out.

Fortunately Ye Liuyun dodged quickly, otherwise the wine would have splashed his face.

"You only…"

Xuan Yuan Ling retorted.

"Yes! I like women, that's normal!"

Ye Liuyun said casually.

He also felt he might have guessed wrong.

Seeing Xuan Yuan Ling's reaction, it didn't seem like she liked women.

"You…" Xuan Yuan Ling was at a loss for words.

"I feel that being with you would make me die of anger!"

Xuan Yuan Ling gave Ye Liuyun a fierce stare.

"Hehe, don't be angry, don't be angry, eat the dishes, eat the dishes, don't waste them!"

Ye Liuyun hurriedly picked some dishes for Xuan Yuan Ling.

Xuan Yuan Ling gave him a cold stare, but she actually ate the dishes Ye Liuyun served her.

Ye Liuyun dared not speak recklessly again, and quickly bowed his head to eat voraciously.

After a while, Xuan Yuan Ling looked at Ye Liuyun and suddenly laughed, "Looking at you like that, it's as if you've been starving for years without food!"

Ye Liuyun also laughed, "Exactly! Since I left the Royal City last time until now, I haven't eaten anything!"

"Then eat more; if it's not enough, I'll give you some more!"

Xuan Yuan Ling said immediately.

"Enough, enough!"

Ye Liuyun quickly waved his hand, "The two of us can't finish all this!"

Xuan Yuan Ling nodded, then suddenly asked Xiao Yunfang, "How did you and Xiao Yunfang end up together going to the border battlefield?"

"What do you mean by 'hook up'?"

Ye Liuyun, hearing her misstatement, immediately retorted.

But then he froze for a moment and looked at Xuan Yuan Ling.

"What are you looking at me for?"

Xuan Yuan Ling asked curiously.

"You can't actually like women, can you?"

"And you're asking about Xiao Yunfang again! She's still in the Royal City; I could still introduce her to you…"

Before Ye Liuyun could finish speaking, Xuan Yuan Ling was already about to explode with anger!

"Ye Liuyun! If you keep spouting nonsense, watch me tear your mouth to shreds!"

Xuan Yuan Ling roared at Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun hurriedly lowered his head and ate ravenously, not daring to look at her.

"You should be talking!"

Xuan Yuan Ling, seeing Ye Liuyun fall silent, waited for his apology!

"But you told me not to speak!"

Ye Liuyun looked at Xuan Yuan Ling in confusion, food still stuffed in his mouth.

"You…" Xuan Yuan Ling, still angry yet finding Ye Liuyun's expression amusing, finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"..." Now it was Ye Liuyun who was speechless.

"Alright, you keep eating; I won't ask you again.

So you won't keep misunderstanding me!"

Xuan Yuan Ling took that as confirmation that Ye Liuyun truly had no affection for Hua Xiangyuan or Xiao Yunfang.

Seeing Xuan Yuan Ling calm down, Ye Liuyun relaxed and deliberately asked, "Oh.

May I speak now?"

"Hahaha!"

Xuan Yuan Ling couldn't help but laugh out loud at his teasing.

For the remaining time, the two ate and chatted, feeling very happy and growing increasingly familiar.

When it was time to leave, Xuan Yuan Ling said to Ye Liuyun, "You did promise me you'd take me out to eat wherever you like! You have to keep your word!"

Ye Liuyun also nodded and replied, "That's not difficult! In half a month I'll come to fetch something, and then I'll quietly take you out.

But you also promised me to invite me back here for another meal!"

"No problem!"

Xuan Yuan Ling readily agreed.

"Then please foot the bill, Miss Xuan Yuan!"

Ye Liuyun made a gesturing motion of invitation.

Having eaten his fill, he should now go think over Xuan Yuan Yu.

The timing was perfect; the Warm Fragrance Pavilion should be bustling now.

"When no one's around later, just call me Ling'er, okay?

Calling me Miss Xuan Yuan is too troublesome!"

Xuan Yuan Ling, emboldened by having finished her drink and not blushing, boldly said to Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun could never guess her intention; he only thought it was for convenience, to bring them closer and make future business dealings easier.