Lü Shaoqing lay leisurely on his hammock, casually looking at the Heaven's Fate Talisman.
It had been nearly a month since Xiao Yi entered the Sword Cave.
Lü Shaoqing had checked on her a few times, and seeing that she was doing well, he became too lazy to keep monitoring her.
He went back to his usual routine.
Returning to his life of leisure.
After his last session cultivating the Frightening Spirit Technique and the Taiyan Body Refinement Technique in the Time Chamber, he went in again last night.
As usual, he exchanged 10,000 low-grade spirit stones for six months of time.
Both techniques were not easy to master.
Despite spending a whole year on them, he had only achieved minor success; he was still far from proficient, let alone mastering them.
Lü Shaoqing didn't rush, taking things one step at a time.
Years of cultivating his mind had made his attitude increasingly mature and composed. He wasn't anxious about such things at all.
There was no point in rushing, so he would take his time.
Lü Shaoqing stretched lazily and sighed.
"Still, I only have a bit over 10,000 spirit stones left now. That's just enough for another six months."
"Six months... I wonder if I can raise my level during that time."
"Sigh, it's exhausting, thanks to that overachieving senior brother."
"Well, I'll figure out how to get more spirit stones later."
As Lü Shaoqing mulled over his next plans to earn spirit stones, Fang Xiao arrived.
The meal delivery had arrived.
Fang Xiao came over with a food box, and Lü Shaoqing found it a bit odd.
"Boss Fang, why are you here?"
Fang Xiao smiled warmly, "I've brought you your meal, Young Master Lü."
Lü Shaoqing shook his head and sighed. "A beautiful lady bringing a food box here—it feels like you're visiting a lover in secret."
"Where's Junior Brother Wang? Don't you have other people at your restaurant?"
"Making the boss come out to deliver meals, they should definitely get their wages docked."
Fang Xiao's cheeks flushed a little.
Is this considered flirting?
She secretly grumbled to herself.
Still, her smile remained sweet as she responded, "It's just that Young Master Lü hasn't visited the restaurant in a while."
"I was worried that our food wasn't to your liking, so as the boss, I had to come personally to check."
"To hear your opinion."
Fang Xiao's words were half true.
The main reason was to strengthen her connection with Lü Shaoqing.
As she mentioned, Lü Shaoqing hadn't shown up at her restaurant for over a month.
Having witnessed Lü Shaoqing's strength, she had already intended to make friends with him.
Today, upon learning that Lü Shaoqing had ordered food from her restaurant, she decided to deliver it herself.
The more she met him, the more familiar they would become, and it would be easier to build a closer relationship than if they never saw each other.
Lü Shaoqing replied, "It's all good. Old Hu's cooking is quite good."
Hearing this, Fang Xiao made a mental note.
She would increase Hu Bing's salary when she got back.
After that, the two of them fell into silence.
Lü Shaoqing seemed to act as if Fang Xiao wasn't there, leisurely eating his food and looking at the Heaven's Fate Talisman.
Fang Xiao started to feel awkward.
How can you be like this?
Aren't I at least a beauty? And you're just ignoring me like this?
Fang Xiao couldn't find the words to describe Lü Shaoqing.
She didn't think she was the most beautiful woman, but she wasn't unattractive either.
The so-called noblemen usually buzzed around her like flies, trying various ways to attract her attention.
But Lü Shaoqing was completely different from those so-called noblemen she had met before.
For the first time in her life, Fang Xiao started to doubt her own charm.
Isn't this abnormal?
Even if it were just out of politeness, he wouldn't ignore me like this, would he?
I don't believe you can really disregard me.
Feeling a bit defiant, Fang Xiao decided to stay and see what Lü Shaoqing would do.
However, half an hour later, Lü Shaoqing was still acting the same, treating her as if she didn't exist.
Fang Xiao felt defeated, helpless, and frustrated.
Lü Shaoqing was really ignoring her.
What kind of guy is he?
Is he even a man?
Fang Xiao clenched her teeth, then asked, "Young Master Lü, do you know where Little Sister Xiao Yi is?"
"Huh?"
Lü Shaoqing feigned surprise. "Boss, you're still here?"
Then, he added, "I did pay for the meal, you know. Don't act like you forgot."
Fang Xiao felt like hitting someone.
Do I look like that kind of person?
What kind of mindset is that?
Fang Xiao gritted her teeth. "I remember. I haven't forgotten."
Lü Shaoqing continued, "And I'm not giving a tip either, so don't even think about it."
"Junior Brother Wang never asks for tips."
Fang Xiao almost choked. Who the heck wants your tip?
Do I look like I need money?
Even if I were desperate, it wouldn't be for your pocket change.
Fang Xiao gritted her teeth even more, her jaw clicking, "I just wanted to ask where Little Sister Xiao Yi has gone. It's been a while since I've seen her."
Lü Shaoqing, his eyes back on the talisman, replied, "Oh, she's gone to cultivate."
"As a cultivator, she should focus on her training. It's not like she has time to play around every day."
Fang Xiao looked at Lü Shaoqing.
She grumbled internally.
But I heard that you laze around all day. And yet, you say such things?
Silence fell once again.
Fang Xiao was forced to continue searching for a topic.
She said, "I wanted to tell Little Sister Xiao Yi that some people who bullied her at the restaurant not long ago were dealt with."
"Does Young Master Lü know about this?"
Fang Xiao's eyes glinted as she gazed at Lü Shaoqing.
Lü Shaoqing's gaze finally landed on her. "Oh? Is that so?"
"I haven't heard anything about it."
Fang Xiao said, "It's been reported on the Heaven's Fate Talisman. Surely you've seen it, Young Master Lü?"
"The ones who bullied Little Sister Xiao Yi were stripped of their clothes and robbed of their belongings overnight."
Fang Xiao smiled warmly.
"The most unfortunate one was Old Master Tang from the Tang Family Business. He lost a whole month's profit."
"I heard he's been called back to his family to face their punishment."
She had heard about the incidents earlier and had immediately thought of Zhang Zheng from that night.
From Wang Yao, she learned that all these people had visited her restaurant and had either flirted with or harassed Xiao Yi.
So she suspected Lü Shaoqing was behind it.
It was just too coincidental.
Lü Shaoqing remained unfazed. "It seems that evil indeed meets retribution. Heaven is truly fair."
Fang Xiao commented, "Cultivators are those who go against the heavens. Does Young Master Lü really believe in fate?"
Lü Shaoqing earnestly responded, "Of course, I just hope that if I ever get struck by lightning, Heaven will be a bit gentle."