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To eat, answered Ling Yichen smoothly. Before Ling Chuxi could answer, he added, Together. His tone presented this invitation as if it were a fact.

If youre treating, then sure! blurted out Ling Chunxi awkwardly. What a reaction. Who am I right now? Ling Chunxi wondered to herself.

All right then. Ling Yichens words were as precious as gold. Itd be a waste to say no to a meal when someone else has offered to pay! Ling Yichen led the way with Ling Chunxi eagerly trailing behind.

Both of them took their seats within the same private dining room. Ling Yichen ordered a few dishes, and then Ling Chunxi ordered more without feeling the need to be particularly courteous. A trace of astonishment flashed through Ling Yichens eyes when Ling Chunxi removed her hat, but he didnt say a word.

The dishes were served very quickly. What surprised Ling Yichen the most wasnt the sight of Ling Chunxis beautiful face, but her voracious and carnivorous appetite for meat. Although the restaurant served vegetable dishes as well, Ling Chunxi and Ling Yichen had ordered seven beef dishes and only two vegetable ones and Ling Chunxi had not paid any attention to the vegetable dishes at all. She had specially set aside a plate for the small fox she brought along with her and kept serving it meat.

Eaut, why arent you eathung? Youh aref treafting, if youh dont eaut, iaufll feel embarraffed, said Ling Chunxi to Little White in between hearty mouthfuls of beef.

Eat. Why arent you eating? If you dont eat, Ill feel embarrassed. To Ling Yichens amazement, he could understand what she was saying.

Please indulge, I will follow after you. Ling Yichen made sure to speak politely even as a cold drop of sweat slid down the back of his head. Quietly, he steered his chopsticks away from a newly empty plate of beef towards a plate of vegetables instead.

Once the meal was finished, Ling Chunxi put a hand on her full belly and asked the waiter for the bill. She was incredibly satisfied. In her mind, Ling Yichen was officially labeled a good guy. Ling Yichen, youre a good person. Youll live a long life.

Thank you. Ling Yichens unchanging poker face finally cracked a little. He kept a calm demeanor even though he knew Ling Chuxis words were just perfunctory.

I will go for a walk to digest my food and buy a weapon. I bid you farewell. Ling Chunxi gathered Little White into her arms and stood to leave.

Ling Yichen rose from his seat. Ill go with you.

Huh? Ling Chunxi stared at Ling Yichen questioningly with eyes as wide as saucers. She must have misheard. Why is that? Are you also looking to buy a weapon? One glance at the sword hanging from Ling Yichens waist told her this couldnt be the case. His sword was no ordinary sword. Anyone could see that. One with such a weapon at his disposal wouldnt be so inclined to buy the weapons available at White Stone City. Rumor had it that the sword was given to Ling Yichen by his master. Who was his master again? Never mind. She couldnt recall at the moment. Anyway, rumor had it that whoever this master was, it was a person with a lot of pride.

To accompany you, stated Ling Yichen succinctly.

Okay, then. Thank you. You really arent so bad at all Ling Yichen. Youll definitely have a long life, said Ling Chunxi with a smile.

Ling Yichens lips twitched slightly, but he remained silent.

So it was that these two people made their way to the iron shop, with one leading the way and the other following behind. A salesperson came out to greet them as they entered the shop. Ling Chunxi was wearing one of the new garments Aunt Wang had bought her. Aunt Wang had spared no expense. She felt a lady of the house should be dressed beautifully, so she had bought clothes made from elegant material with exquisite embroidery for Ling Chunxi. The salespersons eyes lit up. Indeed, the lady and the gentleman were not dressed like commoners. The rare sword on the gentlemans person was especially notable. If these two wanted to buy weapons, they would not be satisfied with normal offerings. This is good. I sense a big transaction about to happen.