Confessing to someone who thinks I'm a fat otaku, and then crying when monsters descend?

During his free time, Chen Nian strolled alone through the bustling streets.

Without any fighting or killing, experiencing the traditional customs and culture is quite nice.

The street was bustling with people, and both sides were lined with all kinds of delicious food.

If Tang Rou were here, she would probably try every single one.

"Chirp~~"

Suddenly, the bird on my shoulder flew away.

What's going on, Xiao Zhu?

Chen Nian was puzzled, wondering why this bird was so disobedient, even though it knew quite a few strange words.

Fortunately, he also possessed some of the Vermilion Bird's power, and he had a connection with Little Vermilion Bird, preventing the bird from getting lost.

Soon, Xiao Zhu was found in the crowded flow of people.

That damned bird was perched on a woman's shoulder, nuzzling her face affectionately.

Damn, does that mean even a bird wants to pick up girls?

However, just looking at the woman's back view, there's practically nothing wrong with her...

She has no excess fat, a slim waist and long legs, and an almost perfect back view.

Chen Nian straightened his clothes.

I used to see videos of cats helping their owners flirt with girls, and I always thought they were scripted. I never expected to actually see one today.

......

"Where did this little bird come from? It's even scarlet, so cute!"

Mu Qingxuan teased the little bird with her fingers, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

In front of her was a shop called "Huaben Jianghu".

This shop publishes a new storybook every three months, featuring a variety of exciting tales, and Mu Qingxuan reads almost every issue.

But she didn't expect so many people to come and buy this time; the front counter was already packed.

"Give me one!"

"Boss, I'll have one!"

As a dignified saintess, she naturally couldn't possibly squeeze into the crowd with these ordinary mortals.

So I had no choice but to wait on the outside until no one was around before I could buy it.

Unexpectedly, a bird suddenly flew over and landed on her shoulder, nuzzling her cheek affectionately.

"Why do I feel a sense of affinity towards this bird? Could it be some kind of fire-type spirit beast, resonating with the Three Yang True Fire within me...?"

Just as I was wondering about this, a voice suddenly came from behind me.

Hello, young lady.

The person who greeted him was Chen Nian.

The smile on Chen Nian's face vanished the moment the girl turned around.

Seeing her perfect figure, I thought she was a great beauty, but I didn't expect... she's a middle-aged woman who looks at least forty!

No, sis, why do you maintain such a good figure? You really want to stay charming!

Chen Nian instantly lost interest in striking up a conversation.

"Hello, is there anything I can help you with?" the woman asked.

"Uh... this bird belongs to my family, I'm sorry, ma'am."

Chen Nian grabbed the bird by the neck and pulled it back in a huff.

I thought to myself, if you're going to hit on someone, at least hit on a pretty girl for your dad! You have no sense of taste!

Now that his power is suppressed, he naturally won't be using his third eye to look at people all the time, so he didn't discover Mu Qingxuan's disguise.

"Auntie?"

Mu Qingxuan's forehead veins nearly bulged out, and her fists clenched instinctively.

To think that I, a saintly woman of unparalleled beauty, would ever be called "auntie" is simply...

It's just that I changed my appearance, so it's not his fault.

Forcibly suppressing her anger, Mu Qingxuan forced a smile and said, "I thought this little guy was quite cute, so I teased it a bit."

Chen Nian laughed and said, "Auntie, you have a real江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) feel to your words."

"Could you please stop calling me 'auntie'?"

Mu Qingxuan's chest fluctuated slightly.

I didn't expect this auntie to be so concerned about her age... Chen Nian thought to himself.

At that moment, he noticed how popular the shops in front of him were.

"Excuse me, what kind of shop is this? Why are there so many people here?"

"I'm waiting here because I want to buy a storybook," Mu Qingxuan said, glancing at Chen Nian. "Young man, if you have some free time, could you please help me buy one?"

"Okay, good luck, auntie. I'm off now."

"?!"

Seeing that person leave without looking back, Mu Qingxuan was furious.

This world is so superficial!

Chen Nian grabbed Xiao Zhu and lectured him irritably, "Next time you're going to help me chat up girls, remember to find pretty girls, understand? If you understand, then nod."

"Chirp!!"

Xiao Zhu raised her head in protest, as if to say: She is beautiful.

Chen Nian slapped it on the head, giving it a physical nod.

"Okay, that's good. Be good."

.......

"Boss, give me the latest copy of 'Fictional Stories of the Jianghu'."

Mu Qingxuan waited until there were fewer people before finally arriving at the counter.

"Sorry, we're sold out."

"ah?!"

Mu Qingxuan gritted her teeth and asked, "Really, there's nothing left?"

"That's all, that's all. Come earlier next time."

".....All right."

Mu Qingxuan left dejectedly, biting her lip, feeling both angry and aggrieved.

The serialized novel I've been following has suddenly stopped updating. Those who know, know.

It's all that guy's fault!

Never mind, I'll go find my senior brother first.

Mu Qingxuan arrived at the outskirts of Luoyang City. The area was relatively deserted, and most of the people living there were poor.

She walked into a courtyard, where a person was sitting at a low table, holding a chess manual in one hand and playing chess against himself with the other.

"Senior brother."

The man in the gray-white cloth robe looked up. His unkempt beard and messy hair showed that he rarely took care of himself.

"Who are you?"

"It's me, Qingxuan."

Mu Qingxuan broke free of her disguise, revealing her true appearance.

"So it's Junior Sister Mu. Please come in and have a seat."

The man's name is Boyi.

When they were young, Senior Brother Boyi, Senior Sister Jinshu, and the siblings Mu Qingxuan and Mu Yun entered the Tai Xuan Holy Land together and became senior brothers and sisters to each other.

However, the talents of the individuals differed.

Mu Yun and his sister are exceptionally talented and their status gradually rises. Jin Shu has average talent, while Boyi... has almost no talent for cultivation.

After a full year of cultivation, he was still stuck in the first realm—the Initial Profound Realm.

At the same time, he was fond of gambling and playing chess.

Finally, he was expelled from the Tai Xuan Holy Land and forced to leave the mountain.

Jinshu liked him and couldn't bear to part with him, so she wanted to go down the mountain with him and stop cultivating from then on.

Unexpectedly, that morning, Boyi left without saying goodbye, without taking Jinshu with him.

Jinshu was furious and immediately swore that she would never go down the mountain to find him again in her life!

"Senior brother, how have you been lately?"

"Well, still the same as always, always losing at gambling, never winning at chess, haha." Boyi then changed the subject, "How's she doing?"

"My senior sister is... doing well."

"That's good, that's good."

"Oh, by the way, my senior sister asked me to pass on a message to you."

"What did you say? Speak quickly." Bo Yi looked excited.

She said she...is getting married in the third month of spring.

"marry?"

Bo Yi's smile gradually faded, then he immediately forced a smile again:

"Marriage is good, marriage is good! No matter what kind of man you are, he's always better than me. Junior sister, is there anything you want to eat? You rarely come all this way, so you have to treat me well."

"Senior brother, don't you really care about senior sister at all?"

After a brief silence, Bo Yi said, "I am not good enough for her, that's all. What right does a gambler who cannot cultivate have to be with a disciple of the Tai Xuan Holy Land?"

"In the stories I read, true love can overcome mountains and seas; this distance is nothing..."

"So that's love in storybooks, Qingxuan. You'll understand when you find someone you like in the future."

"I probably...won't, right?"

.....

P.S.: Guess the plot's timing.