Chapter 42

“This girl does not change her name or surname; I am A-Zi!” The purple-clad woman said loudly.

“According to what you said, you have to say your surname too; A-Zi is just a nickname!” Lin Fan said with a smile.

“A-Zi was born of heaven and earth, with no father or mother. Where would I get a surname!” A-Zi said with low spirits.

“A-Zi, I am your sister A-Zhu. You have suffered; sister is sorry for you!”

When she heard A-Zi say she was born of heaven and earth with no father or mother, A-Zhu couldn't help but burst into tears.

Clearly, she was the same as A-Zi, given away by Ruan Ruan Xingzhu and accidentally becoming a maid for the South Murong family. She didn't know who her parents were either, and she was equally pitiful.

But A-Zhu was born with a sense of responsibility as a sister; she felt she should take good care of her younger sister.

“Alright A-Zhu, let’s go inside and talk; don't be crying on the street!”

Seeing this, Lin Fan shook his head helplessly. It seemed A-Zhu was completely wrapped around A-Zi’s finger; this was not good.

He led the way into Songhe Tower, the other women followed, and A-Zi was pulled along by A-Zhu as they went in.

“Waiter, open four rooms!” Lin Fan said to the waiter.

The waiter recognized that Lin Fan was the generous guest from before and immediately led Lin Fan to the rooms with enthusiasm.

“Guest, these are the Heaven No. 1 to Heaven No. 4 rooms of our humble shop. Please feel free to order if you need anything!”

The waiter brought Lin Fan to a row of rooms and said enthusiastically.

Lin Fan casually tossed him a silver ingot, which made him so happy his eyes disappeared. “No need, you may go down!”

“Very well, guest, this humble one takes his leave!”

The waiter left happily; he had earned at least two more taels of silver, and he felt wonderful inside.

Lin Fan didn't care and walked straight into the Heaven No. 1 room, and the women followed.

“Who are you, why do you keep pulling me!” Once inside the room, A-Zi asked A-Zhu curiously.

In fact, she already had some guesses in her heart. Seeing her so excited and saying she was her sister, the woman before her should be her biological sister, A-Zhu.

“I am your sister A-Zhu!” A-Zhu said excitedly.

“Sister? I don't have a sister; I’ve been alone since I was little!” A-Zi’s eyes rolled, and she said cunningly.

“Young Master?”

A-Zhu looked at Lin Fan with a pleading gaze, hoping he could explain it to A-Zi.

“A-Zi, your father is Dali Duan Dali Duan Zhengchun, and your mother is Ruan Ruan Xingzhu. Back then, your mother was pregnant before marriage and was abandoned by Dali Duan Dali Duan Zhengchun, so she gave both you and A-Zhu to others to raise. A-Zhu ended up as a maid in the South Murong family, while you ended up in the Starry Sea and were taken in by Ding Chunqiu!”

Lv He poured a cup of tea for Lin Fan, and Lin Fan explained while drinking.

“Just because you say so? What Dali Duan Dali Duan Zhengchun, Ruan Ruan Xingzhu; I could also say my father and mother are the Emperor and Empress!”

A-Zi had actually learned of her background from the diary long ago, but she pretended not to know and even put on an appearance of disbelief.

She had fled all the way from the Starry Faction to the Central Plains, originally wanting to go to Suzhou City to find Lin Fan—the person who said she was vicious and cunning—to take revenge. She didn't expect to accidentally discover the Beggar Sect assembly in Xingzi Forest, so she quietly hid on the side to watch the fun and accidentally learned of Lin Fan’s identity. That was why she took the initiative to approach and test him after Lin Fan’s group returned to the city.

“You and your sister both have the character ‘Dali Duan’ tattooed on your shoulders. You and she also have a similar gold locket. On them are written respectively: ‘Stars in the sky, shining bright, forever brilliant, long-lasting peace’ and ‘Bamboo by the river, lush and green, reporting safety, much joy and happiness’!”

“So you really are my sister?” A-Zi looked at A-Zhu in surprise.

“Yes, I am your sister A-Zhu. Sister, I am sorry for you; I didn't protect you well and let you end up in that ghostly place, the Starry Faction!” A-Zhu said self-reproachfully.

Lin Fan, however, looked at A-Zi carefully, feeling something was strange. The surprise she showed was too deliberate, three parts joy mixed with seven parts fake; it didn't look at all like the heartfelt happiness of A-Zhu. Did she not believe his words? Or did she have no good feelings for this sister, A-Zhu?

“A-Zi, from now on, just stay by sister’s side, okay? Let sister take care of you!” A-Zhu held A-Zi’s hand and wouldn't let go.

“I can't. I escaped from the Starry Faction. The First Senior Brother and Master both coveted my beauty, so I secretly escaped. Master will definitely be furious and send people to hunt me down; maybe he is even on his way here himself. I can't implicate you!”

A-Zi’s eyes lit up. She had also been worried and afraid while fleeing all the way. If this cheap sister could help her block the people from the Starry Faction, that would be great.

Of course, the premise was that their group had this strength; otherwise, A-Zi would still have to run.

Her refusal now was just a retreat to advance, wanting to see Lin Fan and the others’ trump cards to see if they could stop Ding Chunqiu.

If they couldn't, she would hurry up and escape. After all, she was her sister; although she didn't have deep feelings for her, there was no need to harm her and make her lose her life in vain.

“You said Ding Chunqiu and the others coveted your beauty, so you ran away?” Lin Fan asked curiously while holding a cup of tea.

“That’s right, isn't this girl beautiful?” A-Zi proudly puffed out her chest.

Lin Fan glanced at the peaks; they were smaller than Lv He’s and far worse than A-Zhu’s. He didn't know where she got her confidence.

“Even if what you say is true, Ding Chunqiu wouldn't come to catch you personally. I think you must have taken something important from the Starry Faction, right?” Lin Fan asked with a smile.

“What kind of look is that? Do you believe I’ll dig out your eyeballs? I just haven't grown yet. When I get older, mine will definitely be bigger than sister’s!”

A-Zi didn't want to answer Lin Fan’s question, so she had to pretend to be annoyed.

“It doesn't matter if you don't want to say it. But when Ding Chunqiu comes, I won't help you; I’ll just watch you get taken away by him!”

Lin Fan played with the teacup in his hand and said nonchalantly.

“Young Master…” A-Zhu was a bit anxious and wanted to say something, but was stopped by Lin Fan’s wave.

“Hey, do you have any sympathy? At least my sister calls you Young Master, and I am her sister, biological! How can you not help me?”

Although she didn't know how high Lin Fan’s martial arts were, at least he counted as a straw to save her life. Moreover, he was immune to all poisons, which simply made him the best candidate to deal with Ding Chunqiu.

Lin Fan said he was immune to all poisons, and A-Zi assumed he was bragging. However, Lin Fan wasn't afraid of her poisoning him again and again, which showed he was indeed immune to all poisons, which was also very impressive.

Because besides Ding Chunqiu’s eerie Power-Dissolving Technique, his poison arts were the most powerful; his whole body was covered in poison.

“She calls me Young Master, so if she is in trouble, I naturally have to help. But I am not your Young Master, so if you are in trouble, I have no need to help!”

“How can you be like this? I am her relative!” A-Zi said dejectedly.

“According to your logic, then if Dali Duan Dali Duan Zhengchun has trouble, I have to help; if Ruan Ruan Xingzhu has trouble, I have to help; if the Dali royal family has trouble, I have to help. After all, they are all A-Zhu’s relatives. Wouldn't that tire me to death?” Lin Fan said playfully.