"Miss Jia, everyone keeps calling me 'Fatty,' but my surname is Pan!"
The woman turned her head, her delicate brows furrowed slightly as she spoke softly.
Her gaze landed on Lucien, and she froze in shock.
The cup in her hand slipped onto the table with a crisp clink, spilling its contents.
"Ah!"
The woman stood abruptly, clutching her skirt, her face flustered and helpless.
At that moment, her full height became apparent. She possessed a tall, striking figure, with long, perfectly straight legs that gleamed like polished ivory.
"Miss Jia, it's your fault!"
She sighed helplessly, then glanced nervously at Lucien, bowing with trembling hands.
"Lord Lucian, greetings!"
"Greetings," Lucien replied, smiling at her awkwardness. Then he turned to Jia Yingchun, smirking. "She's not fat at all. Why are you picking on her like Daiyu does?"
"This counts as thin? Then…"
Jia Yingchun's eyes drifted toward Pan's upper body, her lips pursed in what looked like envy.
Lucien caught the subtle look, and his expression grew contemplative. This stranger was simply too captivating...
"Alright, stop teasing her. She's even slimmer than you, isn't she?" Lucien gently consoled Yingchun with a smile.
Among Lucien's current roster of heroes, Qin Keqing undoubtedly had the best figure, followed by Jia Yingchun, with Lin Daiyu trailing behind. Though slim-waisted with long legs, Lin was petite compared to the others.
"But at least Lin isn't..." Jia Yingchun's voice trailed off playfully as she glanced around to ensure Lin wasn't nearby, then burst into laughter.
Lucien shook his head, amused. He turned back to the stranger.
"Greetings, I am Lucian, Lord of Taiyin City."
"Greetings, my lord. I am Pan Jinlian."
Pan Jinlian bowed again, her movements inadvertently accentuating her elegant curves, enough to make hearts skip a beat.
Yet, it wasn't her appearance but her name that struck Lucien like a thunderbolt.
"Pan Jinlian? Are you serious?"
Pan Jinlian tilted her head in confusion, nodding earnestly.
Lucien's expression turned peculiar.
Was this a coincidence?
Was she the virtuous historical figure Pan Jinlian, or the infamous one from ancient novels with the infamous line, "Da Lang, your medicine is ready"?
"Do you know a man named Wu Dalang?"
Lucien couldn't help but ask.
"Wu Dalang?" Pan Jinlian looked puzzled, then shook her head after some thought.
"No, my lord. I've never heard that name. And in Zhengjia Village, there isn't anyone surnamed Wu."
"Zhengjia Village?" Lucien raised an eyebrow. "How did you end up here?"
"It's all thanks to Miss Jia," Pan Jinlian said, hurriedly recounting her story.
She hailed from another world, where she worked as a servant in Zhengjia Village. Though she wasn't involved in household chores, she was a "seamstress," tasked with tailoring and washing clothes.
Her beauty had caused her endless trouble.
As a child, her delicate features were overlooked, but as she grew older, her blossoming beauty couldn't be concealed. Despite smearing her face with soot and wearing thick clothes, she couldn't escape unwanted attention.
The village master noticed her, demanding she become his concubine.
Desperate to escape, Pan Jinlian fled into the courtyard of the master's wife, who was a cold and fierce woman. Furious, the mistress ordered Pan beaten and locked in the woodshed, intending to marry her off to a deformed baker as punishment.
Just as Pan Jinlian despaired, something miraculous happened.
The plain door to the woodshed transformed, becoming luxurious and ornate. She was shoved inside by several women, but upon crossing the threshold, she was transported to this world and appeared in the Mysterious Tavern.
Jia Yingchun had been lounging in the tavern, drinking idly when Pan Jinlian stumbled in, injured and disheveled.
Yingchun had taken pity on her, bringing her to White Cloud Pavilion for treatment and to Mingjing Lake to wash up, finally lending her a fresh set of clothes.
"And now, my lord, here I am," Pan Jinlian finished, her tone soft yet enchanting.
Lucien cleared his throat, unnerved by her natural charm. "So, you didn't know Wu Dalang, the baker?"
"Baker?" Pan Jinlian tilted her head, puzzled.
Lucien chuckled. "Forget it. Welcome to Lunar City! May I take a look at your attributes panel?"
Pan Jinlian hesitated, clearly unfamiliar with the concept.
However, since entering the Mysterious Tavern, she had sensed a strange connection to this "attributes panel."
Seeing Jia Yingchun's encouraging nod, Pan Jinlian bit her lip and whispered, "Miss Jia saved my life. If my lord wishes, I shall comply."
Lucien was momentarily stunned. "There's no need to sound so pitiful—I just want to check your stats!"
He activated her panel, and his eyes widened in shock.
[Pan Jinlian]
Hero Type: Legendary Hero
Race: Human
Quality: Golden Legendary
Level: 1 (0/50)
Talent: [Innate Enchanting Bones] +1
Bloodline: [Doumu Yuanjun's Legacy] +1
Stats:
Physique: 1
Spirit: 1
Skills: None
Descriptions:
[Innate Enchanting Bones]
Talent Quality: Golden Legendary
Effect: "Extraordinary Charisma" +199
Summary: A natural-born seductress; her allure is both a blessing and a curse.
[Doumu Yuanjun's Legacy]
Bloodline Quality: Golden Legendary
Effect: Physique and Spirit are both locked at 1.
Summary: Reincarnation of a divine entity; a perfect link to the cosmic order.
Warning: This hero is the reincarnation of an ancient god. Recruiting her may result in unpredictable outcomes.
"What the…" Lucien muttered, staring at the panel. "Golden Legendary?!"