Chapter 111 (1/2)

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111 – Black Market

It's commonplace for an a.s.sa.s.sin to apply poison on their dagger.

“Take a guess.”

North sneered, non-committal.

Shui Yun'er turned her head and stared straight at the other party. If something happens to Xue Qilin, she'll draw her blade and fight the man in front of her. Well, she definitely would.

North gazed at her silently, unconcerned about the hostility in her gaze.

As the atmosphere was getting heavier…

“Well, never mind, those inferior things you use won't kill me.”

Xue Qilin continued to bite the fruit flesh as if nothing happened.

Doesn't seem to be poisoned… Seeing the la.s.s eat with relish, Shui Yun'er felt slightly relieved.

Have some as well – after he said this, North used the dagger to pick up a piece of fruit flesh and tossed it towards the water-colored girl.

“Thank you.”

Shui Yun'er caught the piece of fruit flesh.

Its texture is very strange. It's soft and dense, resembling lard a little.

Do I eat it? Shui Yun'er hesitated for a while. When she saw that North had already taken a bite, she drummed up her courage and bit the fruit flesh.

Both of them showed strange expressions at the same time.

It has a nice, creamy texture, but the taste is strange.

Shui Yun'er stared at the fruit flesh in her hand. She really doesn't know what to make of this strange flavor.

The two gazed at Xue Qilin who has already finished eating her piece of fruit flesh as if she is a rare beast.

At this time, she is licking the creamy pulp remaining on her fingers with her tender, red tongue.

“Hmm? What's wrong? Why have you stopped? It's delicious!”

Taking note of the expression in their eyes, Xue Qilin asked, surprised.

“This… Young Teacher, this taste can only be appreciated by those with a refined palate.”

Shui Yun'er showed a bitter, apologetic smile.

“What… you don't know what's good!”

Xue Qilin took the piece of fruit flesh from Shui Yun'er, discontented.

Probably not interested in this weird-tasting fruit, North placed his piece of fruit flesh on the counter, and then took out a handkerchief from who knows where and wiped his fingers clean.

“The clothes you asked me to make will soon be ready.”

Hearing North say that, Xue Qilin's eyes suddenly brightened.

“So soon?”

“Well, I'm a bit stumped regarding the thing you call “lace”. I can't find a fabric with a similar texture.”

“Hey, that's an important part!”

Xue Qilin sighed in disappointment.

A while back, the la.s.s ordered two sets of maid costumes – one for Qi Qiqi and one for Gong Tianqing – from North. As for the reason why, there is no need to spell it out.

Of course she has drawn the design herself.

Considering that the modern maid costume is not compatible with this era's aesthetics, she added many Chinese elements. Although she hasn't studied fas.h.i.+on design, but she knows a thing or two about it. What's more, there are many styles of maid costumes – j.a.panese-style, Chinese-style, and others. Xue Qilin thinks that her design isn't too bad.

But can a maid costume without lace be called a maid costume? A maid costume must have lace. This is Xue Qilin's bottom line.

However, if it can't be obtained, then Xue Qilin has no choice. She doesn't know how lace is woven.

“If you can't find it, then find something else to replace it. You are more knowledgeable about this than I am.”

North made an “mhm” sound.

“That's right, I also want a set made for my disciple.”

Xue Qilin stroked her chin and lowered her head in contemplation.

“Um, let me see… use white and blue colors!”

North frowned and scrutinized Shui Yun'er's whole body.

At this moment, Shui Yun'er feels like the other person's eyes can penetrate her clothes, giving her the illusion that she is completely naked before him.

After withdrawing his gaze, North opened a notebook and started writing down something.

“Got it.”

North put the brush aside.

“Mhm. Having said that, there is still one other thing I want to ask you.”

“… I've already investigated it.”

The words “investigated it” made Xue Qilin's eyebrows flutter.

“Who?”

She bit at a piece of fruit flesh and asked, looking cold and indifferent.

“The sole daughter of Shadow Gate's Gate Master – Black Cat.”