Martial Arts, the Fairy's Cultivation

"Do you like it? I'll give it to you."

brush--

Lin Dong smiled slightly, and with a light swipe of the card-like token in his hand against the counter, the barrier slowly disappeared. Lin Dong reached out and took it out.

Perhaps due to his extraordinary physique, Lin Dong's hands were naturally larger than those of ordinary people. The white shoes he held in his palms appeared even more delicate, almost entirely enveloped by Lin Dong's large hands.

"The shoes are nice, but I don't know if they'll fit Miss Mu."

Lin Dong's gaze subtly fell upon the pair of lotus feet that were faintly visible beneath the beauty's white dress, secretly measuring their size. At the same time, his hands were not idle; under Mu Zi's indifferent gaze, he gently handed over the embroidered shoes.

"Want to give it a try?"

Mu Zi did not immediately take the delicate object. She turned and walked to the bench next to her, where she sat down gracefully. Her moon-white dress clung to her slender waist, outlining her graceful curves.

With a gentle wave of her hand, Mu Zi casually tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, then slowly lifted her leg, revealing her bare feet from under her skirt.

A slender, white curve caught Lin Dong's eye, drawing his gaze involuntarily. The fair curve glistened under the golden sunlight, resembling a meticulously crafted piece of warm jade. Her snow-white, delicate skin was tinged with a faint pink, like a tender flower petal, making her all the more endearing.

"Okay, come here..."

Just as the fairy's clear and melodious voice faded, Lin Dong, without thinking, subconsciously bent down in front of her, one hand holding a small white shoe, while his other large palm reached straight for her lotus feet beneath her skirt...

Lin Dong's unexpected action startled Mu Zi. Just before the man's large hand was about to grasp her snow-white ankle, the beauty instinctively pulled her foot back.

"What do you want?"

Mu Zi looked at Lin Dong in surprise, a hint of anger flashing in her usually calm purple eyes. She leaned over on her own and even tried to touch him. Did Lin Dong want to rebel?

Faced with the beauty's slightly reproachful gaze, Lin Dong looked up innocently, his eyes filled with confusion.

"Let me help you put it on, what's wrong?"

At the same time, Lin Dong was also a little puzzled. He didn't know why he had acted so impulsively just now, and it seemed that he had been too forward with the beauty. Perhaps he should have informed her before helping her.

Women are so hard to understand.

"..."

Lin Dong's solemn tone and clear, genuine gaze caused Mu Zi to pause slightly. She then sighed inwardly, and the slight anger that had just arisen dissipated.

Forget it, I won't argue with an idiot.

"Give me the things, I'll do it myself."

Mu Zi bit her lip lightly and made her words clearer. This time, there was no misunderstanding. Mu Zi took the white shoes from Lin's hand, and her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.

The shoes felt surprisingly light and thin to the touch, indicating that they were made of high-quality material. The silk-like texture was cool and delicate, and they could be worn directly on the feet without the need for socks.

The material is thin and soft, yet it possesses a kind of toughness, making it difficult to damage by ordinary means. It is suitable for women who need to fight frequently.

Mu Zi chose these shoes for the same reason. In her perception, of all the items in the entire Golden Jade Pavilion, only these were practical, and the quality of the materials they were made of was sufficient to bear more power.

That's fine.

Under Lin Dong's gaze, Mu Zi bent down slightly, tiptoed, and slowly put her snow-white lotus feet into the shoes. The feeling of being enveloped by the soles of her feet made her a little uncomfortable, but thinking that this was her own decision, she still pursed her cherry lips and put on the shoes.

"Um."

The white-clad fairy frowned slightly, her delicate feet treading lightly on the ground a few times. After a moment of adjustment, her expression softened.

"hehe."

A burst of laughter suddenly rang out. Mu Zi stood up and looked at Lin Dong, her eyes filled with a hint of doubt: "What's making you so happy?"

A slight smile appeared on Lin Dong's lips.

Since they met, the woman in front of him had always been calm and composed, with a strong demeanor as if she had everything under control. But just now, he finally got to "appreciate" her embarrassed side up close, which was quite interesting.

It must be said that compared to Mu Zi's original aloof and cold nature, she now looks more lively, like a fairy descended to earth, making her beauty much more real.

It no longer seems so far away.

Sunlight streamed through the curtains, bathing the room in warm tones. The sunlight fell on her thin veil, subtly outlining her delicate features, as if the veil had unveiled a captivating corner of her face.

At this moment, gazing at the serene face beneath her delicate brows, which resembled a shimmering lake, Lin Dong was suddenly moved, and the words in his heart escaped his lips:

You look so beautiful.

The sudden praise startled Mu Zi, who was momentarily taken aback. The admiration in Lin Dong's eyes, along with something else she couldn't quite define, left her feeling somewhat at a loss. A slight ripple stirred within her usually calm and serene heart.

Is this guy flirting with her?

In the cramped space, the two looked at each other, silent, gazing into each other's eyes. In the room, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, a subtle atmosphere gradually filled the air...

"Honorable guest, how is your selection going? Is there anything you like?"

Just then, the beautiful woman's voice suddenly came from outside the door, breaking the special atmosphere that was gradually spreading in the room.

Lin Dong and Mu Zi simultaneously looked away. As the latter lowered her eyes, the lively color in her brows and eyes disappeared, and she returned to her aloof and ethereal demeanor, as if what had just happened was nothing but an illusion.

"Come in."

The cold voice fell, and after a moment, the door slowly opened. The middle-aged woman cautiously looked at the two of them, and seeing that they looked normal, she respectfully walked in.

Her gaze fell on the empty counter in the center of the room. A strange light flashed in the beautiful woman's eyes, but then she felt a sense of entitlement.

"You two have excellent eyesight. 'Light Clouds Obscuring the Moon' is the most prized item in our collection. Even the talismans on the third floor of the Wonders Pavilion are not as rare as it. I'm afraid only someone as distinguished as you is worthy of such a rare treasure."

The middle-aged woman's words made Lin Dong feel uneasy, and sure enough, the price she quoted next made his expression change.

"Ten thousand Yang Yuan Stones?"

Lin Dong's lips twitched slightly. A pair of shoes was so expensive. Yan City truly lived up to its reputation as a "money pit". If the Lin family hadn't accidentally discovered the Yang Yuan Stone mine, they probably wouldn't have been able to buy this pair of women's embroidered shoes even if they sold the entire family!

Lin Dong's gaze narrowed as he looked at the middle-aged woman, wondering if she saw him as a sucker and was trying to overcharge him.

Sensing Lin Dong's increasingly dangerous aura, the beautiful woman's expression stiffened slightly, and she quickly explained, "Honored guest, you must have misunderstood. This item was woven from an unknown silk material that our establishment obtained by chance. After being appraised by Master Yan of the Talisman Master Association, the material is deemed suitable for refining spiritual treasures. There may only be one of its kind in the entire Flame City..."

The middle-aged beauty also had her own difficulties. Originally, "Light Clouds Obscuring the Moon" was intended as the signboard of Jin Yu Ge and was not meant to be sold to the public. But who would have thought that two distinguished guests would take a fancy to this item today? If it were anything else, the beauty could give it to them as a gift, but this treasure of the store was a different story. Giving it away for free to two young people of unknown origin would be difficult to explain to the owner behind it.

"Um, how about you two switch places?" the middle-aged woman tentatively suggested.

Lin Dong took a deep breath. If he hadn't earned a sum of money through the life-or-death battle earlier, the 10,000 Yang Yuan Stones would have been his entire fortune. Taking out so much at once would have been a painful experience for him.

But when he looked at the beautiful woman in white beside him, he saw her gazing at him with calm, serene eyes, and the slight pang of heartache in Lin Dong's heart vanished.

Here, see if this is enough!

Lin Dong waved his hand and tossed a Qiankun bag to the middle-aged beauty. His extremely arrogant attitude immediately intimidated her.

"this......"

Seeing that the Qiankun bag contained only Yang Yuan Pills, the beautiful woman's eyes showed surprise. Compared to naturally mined Yang Yuan Stones, Yang Yuan Pills, which require a strong person to refine, are much rarer. In particular, the quality of the Yang Yuan Pills in front of her was a rare level in her experience as the manager of the Golden Jade Pavilion. This made the middle-aged woman's eyes flicker slightly when she looked at Lin Dong.

The fact that this young master could produce so many high-quality Yang Yuan Pills clearly indicates that he comes from an extraordinary background. Appearances can be deceiving. Fortunately, I made an exception and received the two of them today, so as not to offend someone of such a background.

"You're so generous, spending a fortune for your beloved! I'm truly impressed!"

The still-charming woman smiled and chatted, her flattery even more sincere. But just as she was about to turn around and tell everyone to see the guests off, Lin Dong called her back.

"etc."

"Give me back my Qiankun Bag."

Lin Dong extended one palm without changing his expression. He had spent several dozen Yang Yuan Stones to buy that Qiankun Bag, so he couldn't waste it.

Seeing the young man's matter-of-fact expression, the beautiful woman froze on the spot, somewhat bewildered.