Chapter 181 (2/2)

At this moment, Xiao YanXue had the urge to give this fellow a good beating. Just why is sister Chen willing to give herself to such a sc.u.m? With a snort, she continued, ”Third, I heard that the number one talent of the XiMen Family, XiMen Qing, is here at the Sky Bearing City.”

”XiMen Qing?!” Before Xiao YanXue could continue, Ling Tian interrupted her. [1]

”That’s right, XiMen Qing!” Xiao YanXue didn’t notice that Ling Tian p.r.o.nounced the word ‘Qing’ differently, as she looked at Ling Tian with a weird expression, Why does he have such a huge reaction?

Ling Tian’s eyes were wide open in shock! Dammit, this world actually has a XiMen Qing! He is even a talent! I wonder if there’ll be a Pan JinLian? [2]

”XiMen Qing is extremely talented, proficient in all poetry, songs, zither, calligraphy, and painting! The XiMen Family organized a scholarly meeting on purpose, gathering all the talents on the continent for a compet.i.tion. Furthermore, XiMen Qing is an extremely compet.i.tive person. According to his usual habits, he will definitely challenge every family for sure. This little sister isn’t talented and can probably withstand a round or two in the areas of calligraphy and painting. However, XiMen Qing’s achievements in music are outstanding and this little sister isn’t a match for him. In the Sky Bearing City, only sister Chen will have the chance to beat him! So…”

Ling Tian finally understood that he had misheard the p.r.o.nunciation of the name. He then could not help but ask, ”If I lend Ling Chen to you, what will my Ling Family do? I believe my Ling Family has to partic.i.p.ate in it as well, right?”

Xiao YanXue was first stunned before covering her mouth with giggles. Her giggles were filled with endless disdain. While she did not say anything, her meaning was clear, A silkpants like you wants to partic.i.p.ate in that scholarly meeting? Do you deserve it?

A ball of anger rose in Ling Tian’s heart! Looking at Xiao YanXue’s smile of disdain, Ling Tian had an urge to punch her!

You actually dare to say something like that in my Ling Family? Xiao Family, hehehe, aren’t you guys a little too arrogant?!

”Young n.o.ble doesn’t wish to lend her? Or are you afraid that your Ling Family won’t have the guts to partic.i.p.ate in the meeting without Miss Chen?” Xiao YanXue’s att.i.tude took a sudden change, being extremely overbearing and forceful! Not to mention Ling Tian, even Ling Chen, who was in Ling Tian’s embrace, could not help but look up with anger in her eyes! Hmph, you actually dare to insult my husband like that? Sisters? Cheh! I won’t show you any face even if we are sisters!

”It won’t be a big deal to let la.s.s Chen help you guys for a few days,” Ling Tian said, ”but she isn’t well at the moment. She will only be able to go a few days later.” The next moment, Ling Tian had already suppressed his anger. Being his second lifetime, Ling Tian’s mental state was already extremely mature.

Xiao YanXue then gave a bow, ”Then I will have to thank the young n.o.ble for fulfilling my wish.” When she lowered her head, her eyes narrowed immediately! Grandfather is indeed right! Ling Tian, this silkpants-like fellow is indeed extraordinary! Even with my provocations, he is actually able to remain so calm! When she raised her head again, her eyes contained a different look, ”If that’s the case, YanXue will be here a few days later to invite sister Chen personally. YanXue will take her leave!”

”Wait a moment, Miss Xiao.” Ling Tian called out to her with a smile in his eyes as he asked, ”Miss Xiao, I wonder what are the seven heavenly treasures your family is going to auction? Can you reveal some nuggets of information to me?”

Xiao YanXue pretended to hesitate before saying, ”It wouldn’t matter if I tell young n.o.ble Ling. Anyway, these items only exist in the legends and most people in the world are only seeing the sky from a well. There are just far too few knowledgeable people who will know about such things.” The meaning of her words was obvious — I don’t think a silkpants like you will know anyway. Telling it to you is no more than playing a harp to a cow. You probably won’t be able to tell good from bad anyway.

This was another investigative intent by Xiao YanXue! Fighting with this lady? Hmph hmph, just see how this lady here will dig up all of your roots! This lady here is the famous ‘Jia NanFeng’! [3]

As though Ling Tian didn’t catch the sarcasm in Xiao YanXue’s words, he replied with interest, ”Then I will really have to ask for a few pointers from Miss Xiao so I can widen my horizons.” A cold glare then flashed past his eyes as he thought to himself, Is this la.s.s trying to test me?

[1]: Take note that the XiMen Qing said by Xiao YanXue was 西门清 and the XiMen Qing said by Ling Tian was 西门庆. They are p.r.o.nounced differently but have the same spelling. The XiMen Qing that Ling Tian was talking about is a character in the famous ‘Water Margin’ and ‘Golden Lotus’ novels.

[2]: Pan JinLian is another character from Golden Lotus.

[3]: I am a little puzzled as to why the author will use Jia NanFeng. Jia NanFeng is a consort in the Jin Dynasty and is known for her unscrupulous means in the palace’s political conflicts. The author is probably referencing to her scheming character as opposed to her brutality.

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