Chapter 170 - CHILL DOWN HER SPINE (1/2)

LUO YAN was staring at the picture on his phone.  It was the picture of the drawing that he picked up earlier.  He took a picture of it before returning it to Yu Jiao.  It was actually kind of funny when he returned it to her earlier.

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”Yu Jiao, wait!” Luo Yan called to the girl who looked like she was being chased by an axe murderer or something.  ”You drop something!”

That seemed to make her stop.

Luo Yan used that time to catch up to her.  He smiled and handed her the paper with the sword drawing.  ”Here.”

When she saw the paper, she seemed to visually freeze.  Like her whole body just became rigid and stiff.  She took the paper – no, snatched would probably be the better term – with a trembling hand.  ”D-did you look inside?”

”Yes.  It was such a nice sword.  Very detailed,” Luo Yan praised, not bothering to lie about it.  ”You definitely have a talent in drawing.”

He saw her gazing down, biting her lips, and clutching the paper where the sword was drawn tightly.  ”I- I didn't draw it.”

Luo Yan stared at Yu Jiao.  The longer he stared, the more she fidgeted and squirmed.  If he didn't speak immediately, she might just continue to squirm and fidget.  It kind of looked amusing since she was so tall and all.  It's like he's bullying a frightened and quivering giraffe or something.

So, he no longer tortured her and said, ”I see.  Then whoever drew it was really good.”

Yu Jiao darted her eyes.  She nodded at him before taking off and running like she's being chased again by an axe murderer.

Luo Yan stared at her back and smiled.  What an interesting girl.

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Even if Yu Jiao said that she wasn't the one who drew that sword, Luo Yan believed that it was her.  Why else would she act so nervous when she found out that he saw the drawing?  She probably just didn't want to draw attention to herself.  That's why he just played along with her.  She might have a nervous breakdown if he didn't.

But seriously, this was really one fine drawing.  It was so aesthetically pleasing.  But if he considered the possibility that the materials he saw listed on the side of the papers were the materials that would be used to make it, then it would also be a very strong weapon.  He's talking about a weapon in Arcadia, of course.  If he was right, then that could only mean one thing.

Yu Jiao was a Blacksmith in the game.  And if he went by with this drawing, a very talented one at that.  Although there's also a possibility that she only drew this design for someone else.  But if he considered those materials, then it could be said that she was quite knowledgeable about the game.  She didn't just design the sword.  She drew it in a way that would take into account those materials.  So, he's more inclined to believe that it was the former.

”Yan, start eating.  Don't just play with your phone,” Luo Jin's voice scolded.

Luo Yan raised his head and apologetically smiled at his younger brother who, truthfully, was more like a mother hen.  ”Sorry.”

They were currently at one of the cafeterias offering traditional cuisines eating lunch.  Luo Jin picked a private box at the second floor.  Because he didn't want people ogling them while they ate.  Which, of course, Luo Yan approved.  Who would want people staring at them while they were eating?

”What are you staring so intently at your phone anyway?” Luo Jin asked.