Chapter 636 - The Fool in the Hall (2/2)

Zuo Shuming stared blankly at Lonemoon, not daring to believe his eyes. He tested, “Are you really-”

“Yes!”

“You’re… Lady Shen?”

Lonemoon: “…”

Shen my ass!

Pui…

Lonemoon faintly heard two giggles right by his ear. He turned around to glare at the two people who were remaining hidden. Their shoulders were vibrating. “You bastards. Shut up!”

He shouted at them through a transmission. He frowned at their still-vibrating backs, as he emitted a cool air. Gritting his teeth, he asked, “How do I look like Shen… Ying?” Are you freaking blind? I dare you to call me Lady once again? Can’t you tell a man from a woman?

“Fellow Daoist… Lonemoon?” Zuo Shuming shivered and changed his guess immediately.

Hmph! You recognized me at last!

Lonemoon tutted and snatched the three spirit stones from Zuo Shuming’s hands. “Remember – you still owe me one spirit stone.”

“Huh? Oh.” It was obvious that Zuo Shuming was still in shock. He nodded toward Lonemoon and scanned the now stranger from head to toe. “Brother Lonemoon, what happened to you?”

“It’s a long story…” Lonemoon was ready to conjure a story.

“Wait!” Zuo Shuming suddenly shouted, recalling something. He looked around and made sure that there was nobody around them. Then, he stepped aside and said, “Brother Lonemoon, let’s go inside to talk.” He quickly retreated back into his house and closed all the windows before he spoke again. “Brother Lonemoon, how did you disappear?”

Lonemoon looked around, then began to make up his story. “Actually, I didn’t really want to join Gui Yi Sect. When I boarded the boat that day, I immediately regretted what I did. That’s when I started to plot my escape.”

“I see!” Stupid Zuo believed Lonemoon in a heartbeat. He nodded and said :I told you. It’s the best choice for the three of you to join Tai Yan Sect. It’s normal for you to have second thoughts about joining this sect. Oh that’s right – where’s Lady Shen and Fellow Daoist Yi Qing? Why is it just you over here? And your face – why is it different now?”

“I wanted to say… when I left the spirit boat that day, I accidentally disfigured myself. Would you believe that?” Lonemoon asked.

“So that’s what happened!” Zuo Shuming obviously bought it. “I was wondering why your cultivation deteriorated as well. So it’s because you were injured. Was it a serious injury? Are you fully recovered? Will it affect your foundation?”

Lonemoon: “…”

Yi Qing: “…”

Shen Ying: “…”

You’re actually buying this casually spun story! You’re really a fool, aren’t you!

“Then are Lady Shen and Fellow Daoist Yi Qing absent because they have gone back to Tai Yan Sect as well?” Zuo Shuming had automatically come up with a story for the two hidden friends. He even filled up the gap and made up an excuse to explain why Lonemoon had not been accepted into Tai Yan Sect and was forced to return to Gui Yi Sect.

Lonemoon scanned Zuo Shuming from head to toe. A moment later, he patted his shoulder comfortingly.

“I say, Two Bucks…”

“Ah! Huh?” Was Lonemoon calling him “Two Bucks”?

“You’re the most simple-minded fool I’ve ever met.” Lonemoon did not even have to put in much effort into lying before Zuo Shuming filled up the gaps on his own. Mm, this was one knowledgeable friend. Oh well, he decided he did not want the remaining one spirit stone anymore.

“…”