It's the cyber age now, and you're still playing traditional villains?

Pan Ling answered the question irrelevantly and said leisurely, "You don't have to come here again. Although the master is not here, I can still do this."

"So the master must... hold on to it?"

Lu Baiyan's face turned bitter when he heard this, and he advised helplessly, "Master should know very well that if things continue like this, both sides will suffer, and it will not be good for his plan to expand his territory."

"Really? I don't think so."

The silly disciple chuckled and said, "I think the atmosphere in the royal city is very good now. At least the Church has finally started to do some real good deeds. According to the master, this is called healthy competition, and the ordinary people are the ones who benefit... Otherwise, you are still feeding the poor people who believe in you."

This was actually her way of avoiding the main issue. After all, the Vatican had many different methods, such as selling indulgences... She knew about this. Over the years, the general public had been exploited by these things.

That is to say, now that Xu Shi has created a cat sect, the Holy See has been forced to improve welfare benefits, and the situation has been alleviated. Don't ask why everyone is doing it, the real thing is that ordinary people have benefited.

Also, don't mention that it was Xu Shi who manipulated the Poseidon Stone transaction before. The thing has been returned to you. After all, you still have to thank us.

He was speechless with narrowed eyes, he couldn't refute this.

"As for why I asked you not to waste your time, it's because of you, or the Holy See behind you, who has no sincerity at all."

Pan Ling continued leisurely, "Master has already given you the conditions. If the Holy See is really sincere, they can just let Knight Commander Qin put on a maid outfit and bring a head here instead of pushing these things onto you and making you wait here all day."

"...If I remember correctly, Xiao Luoyu is your elder brother?"

Lu Baiyan's eyes twitched, "You really don't mind at all that your master wants to kill him?"

Originally, he simply asked her to pass on a message, who knew that things would turn out like this... If Xu Shi had said this, he would not be surprised at all, but now that Pan Ling said this, it was impossible not to be surprised.

Thinking back to a few months ago, he had witnessed what happened. Although Pan Ling had rejected Luo Yu at that time, she actually seemed quite introverted and timid... Now she has changed so much that when she said these words, she even overshadowed him in terms of momentum.

He even felt that he vaguely saw Xu Shi's shadow. It wasn't that long, but how could it turn into his shape so quickly?

Pan Feng on the side was also a little surprised. He couldn't help but pull his sister's sleeve, revealing an expression that said "You are not serious, are you?"

Although she, like Pan Ling, chose the latter between Luo Yu and Xu Shi, it was definitely not to this extent!

At most, I would think about never contacting each other again, and gradually forget about it and never mention it again... In comparison, my sister was too heartless, especially the four words "holding a human head at stake", which made her feel creepy when she heard it.

"If I remember correctly, you were present that day, right?"

Pan Ling patted her sister's hand, signaling her not to interrupt, "Since you know what happened, it's meaningless to say such things."

"I am not afraid to tell you that I hate both the Church and the royal family equally. After all, you pushed my father to his death."

"So I fully support Master to play with you guys to the end... As for Brother Luo Yu, after going through all this, he is still devoted to the Church. Do you think I should pity him?"

Hearing her words, the trio of eavesdroppers not far away couldn't help but sigh.

"Okay, your little apprentice is completely black."

Xie Qingyan smacked his lips and shook his head, "Some people should be careful, lest they be betrayed by traitors one day and have no place to cry."

"I'll lend them courage."

Xu Shi didn't care about the bitch's joke at all, but in his heart he was quite pleased with his apprentice's growth.

“I think it’s possible.”

Jiang Chengcheng rarely spoke for Xu Shi, "My disciple is really like you now... He always brings great surprises to people."

This is admiration from the heart. Thinking back to when everyone was still in the Night Sin City, didn't Xu Shi give her the same feeling?

Anyway, at the beginning, she thought that the other party was just a shaky playboy... But he refreshed her perception again and again, and finally became the uncrowned king of Night Sin City.

"If she couldn't even do this, I would have kicked her out long ago."

Hearing her say this, Boss Xu became unusually arrogant.

Men’s ego is like this, if you praise his stupid apprentice, isn’t that just praising him?

Come on, come on, if you can speak, speak more!

"Miss Ling, what you said makes sense. I won't bother you for now."

Lu Baiyan had nothing to say, and since things had come to this, he could only leave in a hurry.

"Knight Lu, walk slowly."

Pan Ling nodded slightly, but seemed to say something casually, "But I believe that you are the former, not coming here on behalf of the Holy See."

"…Why do you think so?"

The man with squinting eyes paused and turned back to ask.

"Because I think you are actually different from other people in the Vatican."

Pan Ling said calmly, "You are probably the only one among the Knights Templar who really wants to be friends with my master. It is definitely not your intention to be caught in the middle now."

"That's why you keep trying to make peace between the two sides. After all, it won't be a good thing for you if either side falls."

"…I'm glad Miss Ling can understand this. I'm very grateful."

His frown relaxed and Lu Baiyan felt a little better when he heard her say that.

"You're welcome, I'm just stating the facts."

The silly disciple waved his hand and said, "Although your idea is naive, this alone makes you much better than others."

"Innocent?!"

Squinting eyes were dumbfounded, and they rarely opened their eyes wide.

After all, he was a dignified Knight Templar and much older than Pan Ling. It was really unacceptable for him to be called naive by a little girl.

"Isn't it?"

Pan Ling smiled. "At this point, do you think the Holy See would prefer to negotiate with my master, or do you think my master would let you go? No matter how beautiful the expectations are, they are nothing but jokes if they cannot be realized."

"..."

Lu Baiyan was silent.

"Actually, I think you don't have to worry so much."

The foolish disciple struck while the iron was hot, "Your Lu family is a hereditary noble family canonized by the royal family. You were also a knight of the royal court before, and you have only been a Knight Templar for three years. This is not your own intention, but more of a pressure from your family."

"Others can't even find such good conditions with a lantern, so you should be able to see it more clearly from your position."

She continued, "It's not new that princes and nobles like to bet on both sides, but you can see the current situation... Rather than working hard for the Vatican and getting no thanks, maybe it's a better choice to try to make some changes?"

"You knew it was me who did it?"

Mimiyan understood her subtext, it was obvious that the other party knew that it was he who proposed those reform proposals for the Holy See - you know, although they were proposed, when they were implemented, of course they would only be implemented in the name of the Holy See as a whole, and would not be broken down to specific individuals.

"Anyway, I think the master is really good to you."

Pan Ling answered irrelevantly, "You want to be friends with him, but you want to go against him, which shows that you are not sincere... But the master not only did not mind, but also did not refuse your visit. You know, Knight Lu, other princes and ministers do not have this privilege."

After she said this, Lu Baiyan finally reacted. This seemed to be true... You know, Xu Shi is now a popular figure around the Queen. Logically, his door should have been stepped on by someone.

But his mansion was unusually quiet. This was not only because other people lacked political sensitivity and were indecisive, but also because Xu Shi had made instructions in advance.

In this light, it would be heartless to say that Xu Shi did not pay enough attention to him.

"Besides, if I remember correctly, the Knights Templar is also a title bestowed by the royal family... Is it difficult for you to return to where you belong?"

Although this is true, Lu Baiyan knows that no one would think so. The Knights Templar and the Holy See were tied together eight hundred years ago, and the reason of "royal conferment" alone is not convincing.

"... Do your job, Ms. Ling, please stop talking."

But he didn't have the heart to explain to Pan Ling, because he realized that this topic was becoming more and more dangerous. "I'll take my leave. Goodbye."

"If that's what you think, then why did you come to visit the master today as a personal representative?"

Pan Ling didn't stop him, but just asked meaningfully.

After all, wanting to make friends might be one reason, but the real reason is that he is indecisive and still wants to continue dealing with the matter.

Lu Baiyan left in a hurry without saying a word.

"Xiao Ling..."

It was not until Mimiyan had left for a while that Pan Feng spoke cautiously.

"What's wrong, sister?"

Pan Ling's expression changed in a second, and she smiled innocently and cutely.

"Nothing, I just feel that... you have become..."

"Ok?"

“I feel like you’re so awesome now!”

Pan Feng said seriously, "It's completely different from when I was a kid!"

The childhood she was talking about actually refers more to the time before they left Silver Pine Island - her sister is really different now, her aura has completely changed, she used to be melancholy and taciturn, but now she is eloquent and powerful, she has really transformed into someone who is more admirable.

Anyway, it's good enough that she understood about 30% of the twists and turns just now, her eyes are still spinning.

The main thing is that the switch was so smooth. An hour ago, the two were still out eating, drinking and having fun. The younger sister was innocent and childish, and she was sad for a long time because she didn't smash her toys while playing the ball game.

If you didn't see it with your own eyes, who would dare to believe that it was the same person? As sisters who grew up together, Pan Feng felt even more deeply about this.

But she doesn’t like studying and has a low level of education, so she can only describe it as “so awesome”… If the other person was not her own sister, she would probably say “WTF”.

"Well, neither, right?"

Xiaoling felt embarrassed and scratched her cheek shyly, "I just said a few words to him... It's not as serious as you think, sister?"

"I just can't say that."

Pan Feng pinched her cheek and grumbled in pretending to be unconvinced, "You want to be Versailles even with your own sister, right?"

"But my sister is better at fighting than I am."

Pan Ling didn't cry out in pain when being pinched, but smiled, "To be honest, if my sister wasn't here, I wouldn't dare to tell him these things... What if he does something bad to me?"

"Really?"

"Of course it's true."

"That sounds good, I accept."

No matter how thick-skinned Pan Feng is, he actually knows that even without him, Lu Baiyan would never resort to violence against Pan Ling. He must be crazy to be so angry. Wouldn't his master skin him alive?

But she couldn't help but love to hear these words. She was her own sister, so what else could she say?

Pan Ling rubbed her face and said nothing more.

She just felt a little sorry that her master was not there. If he saw her, maybe he would praise her.

Just at this moment, Xu Shi's voice sounded in her ears.

"You did a good job. I am very satisfied."

"master?!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 279: Master, do you still like men?

2023-10-01

Pan Ling turned around suddenly, and Xu Shi, Jiang Chengcheng and Xie Qingyan appeared behind her.

Although the silly disciple in front of him still looked a little timid, Xu Shi, who witnessed everything, felt that she had grown up a lot in an instant.

"Master, when did you come back?"

"Anyway, I know everything you did."

Xu Shi smiled and said, "You did a great job. I am very satisfied."

"Ah... no, I think there are still many areas that I need to improve..."

Pan Ling was modest, but she couldn't hide the joy in her tone, and she even blushed a little because of shyness.

This was a reaction she wouldn't have even when praised by her sister - it was all because Xu Shi was so unkind. No matter how Pan Ling performed before, he never expressed much approval. Most of the time he just pointed out her shortcomings while affirming her. From this perspective, he was actually quite strict in teaching his apprentices.

Because of this, a simple word of recognition is so precious, not to mention that Pan Ling herself was thinking, "What would my master do?" Now that her dream has come true, it would be a lie to say that she is not happy.

"I would like to know more about what you said to Lu Baiyan just now... Was it something you did on impulse or something you had thought of in advance?"

Xu Shi allowed her to continue to be proud for a while, but also asked an additional question, "What is your purpose in doing this?"

"Well... it's because you said, Master, that you admire him and even want to win him over, right?"