Chapter 109 (1/2)

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109 – Strange Shop

Xue Qilin hasn't given a gift to her only disciple yet.

Although the feelings between two people should not be reflected in objects, but compared to shapeless things that can't be touched, things with specific shape can make people feel more at ease.

What should I give her? While strolling on the streets, Xue Qilin lowered her head and pondered this question. It's rare for her to go down the mountain, so she wants to buy something to give Shui Yun'er.

As she pondered, she remembered where she is going next, and suddenly had an idea.

“Little Yun ah…”

“Hmm? Young Teacher, is something the matter?”

Xue Qilin looked Shui Yun'er up and down. She only answered after she had a rough idea in her mind.

“How about I give you a set of clothes?”

“Clothes?”

Xue Qilin's proposal left Shui Yun'er stunned. It was probably too sudden.

“Um, I think I haven't gifted you anything yet, so I want to give you something. I am going to get something from a familiar clothing shop, so I'm planning to order a set for you! Those are clothes I personally designed!”

“Young Teacher, I'm fine as is, I don't need any gifts…”

After listening to the other party, Shui Yun'er showed a faint wry smile.

“Besides, you have already taught me 'spells', gave me what I want, gave me…”

Probably looking for the right word, Shui Yun'er paused for a moment.

“Warmth that I deserve…?”

She crooked her head slightly and said with little certainty.

Then she smiled.

It's a smile that resembles the warm sun in early spring.

“I'm already happy.”

It was a sudden emotional confession.

Shui Yun'er's words must have come from the heart.

I just want to give her a present, no need to say so much… Xue Qilin scratched her head embarra.s.sedly.

But with this, Xue Qilin's determination to give Shui Yun'er a gift was further strengthened.

“I will buy the clothes whether you want them or not!”

Xue Qilin pouted and said forcefully.

“This…”

Shui Yun'er showed an expression that is neither that of humor nor annoyance.

“If you don't want them, then I'll throw them into the moat of Luoyang City!”

Since the la.s.s is so adamant, Shui Yun'er can hardly refuse her.

“In order for you not to be wasteful and not to be criticized by others, Young Teacher, I have to accept your gift with a fearless spirit.”

Shui Yun'er closed an eye and said playfully.

Xue Qilin humphed twice, crossed her arms, and uttered: “It's good that you understand!”

Shui Yun'er covered her mouth with her sleeve and issued a bright laughter.

Xue Qilin smiled in return.

Next she pulled Shui Yun'er by the hand.

“Then let's go! I will lead the way!”

Shui Yun'er smiled, let Xue Qilin lead the way, and rushed after her.

The two people linked together cast a long shadow on the ground behind them.

Xue Qilin and Shui Yun'er crossed what seems like a boundary of the world

This is a dark alley.

It is wet and quiet here, and the air is filled with a sour and choking stink. The walls of buildings on both sides of the alley are covered in all kinds of stains – oil stains, ink stains, shoe prints, and even dark blood stains.

The sun hasn't set yet, but the alley looks dark and secluded, and there is no end in sight.

This is probably because the buildings are too close to one another and block the sun.