Chapter 103: Poetic Rhyme

Lu Xingzhou asked with a laugh, "Is it the green of red and green?"

Pei Chuyun gave a slightly cold laugh and didn't answer Xingzhou directly, but changed the subject, "Xingzhou of Algae Xingzhou."

She thought to herself that this little white face, with his elegant demeanor and appearance of a young master from a distinguished family, was likely a silver-clad spearhead, only capable of giving some strange ideas as a strategist. He probably didn't have much culture, and might not even understand the phrase "Algae Xingzhou."

Lu Xingzhou lightly tapped the table with his fingers and leisurely said, "Fu of Fire Dragon, belt of Algae Xingzhou. Girl, your origins are not ordinary."

Pei Chuyun was slightly stunned, her expression changing a little.

Lu Xingzhou also thought to himself that it seemed Ying Shuang and the others' guess about her background being from a large family might have some basis. Ancient cultivation texts had many obscure words, but generally wouldn't contain this kind of... what were these words for? They were for carving shapes and patterns on beautiful jade pads, pendants, etc., typical of families with bells and cauldrons who enjoyed playing with "culture."

Because his movements were inconvenient, for many years he had been sitting in Yan Luo Hall every day without a phone or computer, so he could only read books as leisure and entertainment outside of cultivation. Unknowingly, he had widely read various books, which gave him some understanding. Ordinary cultivators wouldn't understand these useless things at all.

Could it really be the Pei family... That family might not be inferior to the Huo family. How could a young lady from the Pei family fall into the Enchantress Hehuan Sect?

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and Lu Xingzhou said with a laugh, "No matter which family's young lady you are, traveling alone must also mean you don't want people to know. I won't ask too much. Come, the ribs here are quite good. Girl, eat some."

As he spoke, he really took a pair of new chopsticks and picked up a piece of ribs for Pei Chuyun, truly being very considerate.

Pei Chuyun suppressed the strange feeling in her heart and said in a low voice, "Thank you, Young Master."

A Nuo poked her chopsticks in her bowl, looking strangely at her master. You're not really trying to flirt with this girl, are you...?

Yet, she heard Lu Xingzhou say with a laugh, "A Xingzhou girl, after the meal, is there anywhere you want to go? This is also our first time here, so we can go together."

Pei Chuyun said, "I heard people say that the Hongfa Temple in Dream Return City is magnificent, and tourists are like weaving. I want to go and see."

"Good, then we'll go to Hongfa Temple."

Pei Chuyun lowered her head and ate her meal.

The atmosphere of the meal was a bit strange.

Lu Xingzhou completely looked like a good young master from the mundane world, who coincidentally met a beauty while traveling and was trying to get closer to her through conversation. His face was warm and elegant, but in fact, he was just thick-skinned and wanted to get together with her. Even the diners beside them were secretly cursing him.

But this dog thing grew to look like a person, had an elegant demeanor, and often spoke one or two wonderful words, making the beauty cover her mouth and laugh.

The diners felt uncomfortable, knowing they didn't have that look or that culture.

Actually, Pei Chuyun didn't want to laugh at all. Although the jokes Lu Xingzhou told were quite funny, Pei Chuyun's belly was full of thoughts about when this would end... All her laughter was feigned.

Eating face to face like this, there was no space for contact, no way to secretly use her skills.

Speaking of which, when she used her technique while sitting in his embrace before, he was already consciously isolating it. What about this time?

Regarding whether Lu Xingzhou had recognized her this time, Pei Chuyun truly didn't dare to be confident again. On the surface, it seemed like a chance encounter a thousand miles away, and even eating was his initial invitation, which shouldn't be linked to the demon girl of the Enchantress Hehuan Sect. But having suffered many losses, Pei Chuyun inevitably felt a little uneasy and decided to get along with him for a while longer before saying anything.

If he really didn't see through her, and genuinely treated her as a small beauty he met on the road to flirt with, then this time she could truly make him look good.

With great difficulty, the meal was finished. A Nuo pushed her master towards the so-called Hongfa Temple direction, and Pei Chuyun leisurely followed beside them, looking at the bustling market. Her mood was much better than before.

Before, no matter how much they stopped to buy things, she didn't dare to buy anything herself, afraid of losing the people who were following her. Now, she didn't care. She looked openly and freely, buying whatever she wanted.

And there was a wronged big head paying for it.

Pei Chuyun stopped in front of a bookstall. Her slender hand lightly stroked a collection of poetry, some lost in thought.

Lu Xingzhou glanced at it. It was just a compilation of poetry excerpts by contemporary writers. He didn't know what Pei Chuyun was thinking while looking at this.

According to reason, a successor of the Enchantress Hehuan Sect must learn poetry, songs, fu, qin, chess, and painting. These were tools to hook noble sons, and also necessary for cultivating temperament. So Pei Chuyun shouldn't have been unable to access these things in the Enchantress Hehuan Sect, right? What was there to be lost in thought about?

"Does A Xingzhou girl like this?"

"Um." Pei Chuyun came back to her senses and smiled a little, "I left home privately. It's been a long time since I've seen what new works contemporary talented people have. I'm a little curious."

Lu Xingzhou then threw a piece of broken silver to the stall owner. "Then buy it."

Pei Chuyun thanked him and casually flipped through it a bit, her expression seeming to be half-smiling.

Lu Xingzhou said with a laugh, "How is it, girl, with that expression, do you feel the level isn't up to par?"

"It's still okay. Anything that can spread in the world always has some weight." Pei Chuyun casually stuffed the poetry collection into her embrace. "I'll take a closer look later. Going to Hongfa Temple with Young Master is more important."

Lu Xingzhou turned his head to look at her strolling figure and suddenly said, "If home is an obstacle, girl, you can use your own title to sign your name. There's no need to use your real name."

Pei Chuyun's heart suddenly skipped a beat. This man had such good insight! He actually saw through what she wanted with just that one glance.

Yes, of course she wasn't unable to access poetry collections, but she couldn't put her own poetry on them. Seeing others' poetry being signed with their names while hers couldn't, made her feel unspeakably complex.

She gently shook her head. "It's meaningless. If no one knows it's me, then it's not me."

Lu Xingzhou laughed, "What do you mean 'no one knows'? At least I know, and A Nuo knows."

Pei Chuyun chuckled and didn't argue.

Lu Xingzhou knew that literati used "titles" to sign their names. Either they were famous enough that everyone knew whose title it was, or it was because a famous person wanted to write some "unconventional" words, books, and so on, and didn't want to be known, so they changed their alias, like Lanling Xiaoxiaosheng.

If Pei Chuyun wanted to sign her name, it was closer to the latter kind. She couldn't be known for who she was. However, Lanling Xiaoxiaosheng himself didn't want to be known, while she, Pei Chuyun, wanted people to know, but didn't dare. In that case, it was better not to even have an alias.

Lu Xingzhou didn't understand why she didn't dare... According to reason, creating a worldly admired talented woman who was actually a demon girl from the Hehuan Sect behind the scenes, wasn't this persona quite useful? Why didn't the Enchantress Hehuan Sect do this?

This must involve some internal problem of the Enchantress Hehuan Sect and Pei Chuyun's background problem, some scruples?

Speaking of which, this little demon girl was actually a literary youth sister. Who would have thought of this first...

Thinking about it, he finally said, "What girl can do first is something she doesn't dare to say to people now, but the future is uncertain. Wait until the day when it can be revealed, and people in the world will know that this title belongs to the girl herself, and then see a beauty like a celestial being... I'm really looking forward to seeing that scene."

Pei Chuyun said with a laugh, "Where is there a beauty like a celestial being? Young Master shouldn't tease me."

Lu Xingzhou casually said, "In my heart, you are a celestial being."

These words were already extremely ambiguous, but Pei Chuyun was a little distracted and didn't pay too much attention.

Her heart was still inevitably thinking about Lu Xingzhou's suggestion. First, create a title for herself and start from now? Wait until some day in the future when it can be revealed, and then see the scene at that time.

She bit her lower lip and said in a low voice, "If you were to give me a title, Young Master, what would you call it?"

Lu Xingzhou blinked. "Madam."

"Pah!" Pei Chuyun playfully and angrily hit him, "Lewd."

A Nuo's eyes widened, dumbfounded.

Master, what are you doing, Master?

Jing Ge, who was secretly observing from afar, also had his eyes wide open, dumbfounded.

This is what you mean by secretly following them and you'll definitely catch the demon cultivator? You're just relying on this kind of flirting on the road?

"Clang!" The sound of a bell came. Lu Xingzhou raised his head. The solemn Hongfa Temple was already in front of them.

Outside the temple square, tourists were like weaving, and the incense was prosperous. Everywhere, the chanting of Buddha could be heard, accompanied by the rhythmic sound of bells. Although the crowd was large, the atmosphere seemed quiet and solemn.

The bell meant sending off guests. The temple gate was wide open, and several high-ranking monks gathered around a middle-aged man coming out of the gate, all putting their palms together in greeting very politely. "Adult, please take your time."

The middle-aged man returned the Buddha礼. "Masters are polite. Please stay here. There's no need for a long send-off."

The voices of the incense guests' discussions vaguely reached Lu Xingzhou's ears. "That's the county guard adult..."

"Yes, ah. Who doesn't know that the county guard worships Buddha and is usually happy to do good deeds and perform many good acts."

"Master Hui Yuan is truly capable. He can receive such respect from the county guard."

"Not to mention, the incense at Hongfa Temple is extremely effective. I came to seek a child before, and my wife conceived that month after returning home. This time, I specifically came to repay my vow."

The incense guest he was talking to suddenly closed his mouth.

Conceived that month? You only found out then?

Fear not that it's already two months... You came here to repay your vow, why not go to your old home next door to repay a vow?

Pei Chuyun finally laughed, "Pu chi." Lu Xingzhou was also laughing. "Let's go. Shall we go in and worship Buddha?"

Pei Chuyun's beautiful eyes darted around, and she deliberately asked, "Are you also seeking a child?"

Lu Xingzhou said gently, "I'm seeking a marriage match."

Pei Chuyun's pretty face turned red and puffy, with some shy intent.

A Nuo folded his hands, looking a little troubled.

You two are really good at acting, ah... Just tell me how you learned this trick of making your face turn red whenever you want, can you teach me?

As they spoke, the two of them brushed past the county guard. Outside the square, a person who looked like an attendant ran over breathlessly. "Adult, Huo County Prime has already entered the city."

The county guard was a little surprised. "Yi, didn't the person who came before report that he would arrive here the day after tomorrow? Why so fast?"

"He came incognito first." The attendant said in a low voice, "According to what they say, it's because someone here is impersonating the Huo family name, and this was reported to Huo County Prime. He specifically came to take a look."

The county guard laughed. "Coming to see an impersonator, do you need to look privately incognito? Fear not it's an impersonator, it's their family's seven brothers, ah."

The attendant said, "It seems so. I heard that person is sitting in a wheelchair..."

The sound of his words suddenly cut off. The attendant's gaze was fixed on the temple gate.

Just then, a child pushed a wheelchair into the temple. Sitting in the wheelchair was a handsome and elegant man, accompanied by a charming and beautiful girl.

The county guard followed his gaze and turned to look. He suddenly laughed, "Interesting... Go and inform Huo County Prime, and tell him the person is here."