Jiang Nannan: How Did You End Up Hitting on Me?

Lin Yu set his sights on searching for Whale Rubber.

But in the end, Snow Empress bought quite a few things, while Lin Yu failed to buy a single one because there wasn't a single piece of Whale Rubber at the Treasure Appraisal Fair.

"How is that possible? Not many people need Whale Rubber. Let alone Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel, even Thousand-Year Whale Gel isn't wanted by that many people."

"How did it all disappear now?"

After thinking it over, Lin Yu felt that the timing in the market was probably wrong. Whale Rubber simply wasn't popular lately, so the merchants hadn't imported any.

Snow Empress said, "Then let's come back and take a look after some time. Or we could place an order for Whale Rubber with the merchants and have them deliver it once they get it in stock."

Lin Yu shook his head. "I never want to wait for the things I want. There isn't any Whale Rubber right now, but there will definitely be some at the Treasure Appraisal Fair a year from now. And by then, there will even be a valuable piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel."

He walked into the VIP Restroom and activated the Starry Express's leap.

Time: One year later

Location: Treasure Pavilion

By the time Lin Yu walked out of the VIP Restroom, a year had already passed.

At this time, two more figures had appeared at the Treasure Appraisal Fair.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong happened to reach the counter on the west side, where a black piece of Whale Rubber sat.

This timing isn't quite right either. The Ice Empress in Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Sea of Consciousness has already discovered that piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel and is about to have Huo Yuhao take it.

Sure enough, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong had already moved toward the counter. Huo Yuhao hurriedly picked up the black Whale Rubber and had Wang Dong pay for it, as though being one step slower would mean missing out on this incredible bargain.

After all, this piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel was being sold as weathered Thousand-Year Whale Gel for only six thousand Gold Soul Coins.

Seeing how fast they ran, Lin Yu couldn't help laughing. "Even if you run faster, can you really be faster than me?"

Lin Yu turned around and returned to the VIP Restroom, activating the Starry Express's leap once more.

Time: Several minutes earlier

Location: Treasure Appraisal Fair

By the time Lin Yu walked out of the VIP Restroom, he had arrived several minutes earlier.

At this moment, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong hadn't reached that counter yet. This time, Lin Yu got there first and took the black Whale Rubber.

Lin Yu ran as fast as he could, afraid that Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong would stop him.

"Ah, I was just about to tell you to go to the western counter and take that piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel. Who would've thought this person would get there first? We were one step too late."

In Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Sea of Consciousness, the Ice Empress's regretful voice rang out. She had just been preparing to remind Huo Yuhao to pick up an incredible bargain.

Huo Yuhao said, "This piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel is so important. Let's go talk to him. Maybe we can negotiate."

But he was soon left dumbfounded. Lin Yu paid at lightning speed and slipped away from the Treasure Appraisal Fair without stopping for even a moment.

They hurried after him, but in the vast darkness of the night, where could they find any trace of Lin Yu?

Time: One year earlier

Location: Treasure Appraisal Fair

Lin Yu emerged from the VIP Restroom once again, perfectly satisfied that he had brought back a piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel.

Snow Empress smiled. "You're too devious. You stole someone else's opportunity."

Lin Yu said, "This is only a minor opportunity. It's nothing worth stealing. Compared to this, I'd rather steal his other, greater opportunity."

Snow Empress asked, "What greater opportunity?"

Lin Yu kept her in suspense. "You'll know in the future."

He thought of the Ice Empress on the Extreme North Plains.

Previously, in order to permanently resolve Snow Empress's vitality problem, he had chosen Qian Renxue from ten thousand years in the future, causing him to miss the Ice Empress.

He would simply wait until he had another chance to form a contract with her. It wouldn't be too late no matter when that was. It was just like that piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel. Even if it ended up in Huo Yuhao's hands, it would eventually return to Lin Yu.

With the Starry Express, he could turn every impossibility into a possibility.

"The Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel is already in hand, and there isn't any other Whale Rubber at the Hundred Treasures Fair. There's no need to stay here. We should leave."

Just as Lin Yu was preparing to finish paying for the things Snow Empress had bought and leave, a pretty Maiden suddenly came before him, her face full of delight.

"Classmate Lin Yu, I finally ran into you."

Lin Yu looked at the Maiden in surprise. "You are?"

The Maiden beamed and introduced herself. "Junior Brother Lin Yu, I'm Jiang Nannan, a year ahead of you. I've been paying attention to you for a long time. I'm so happy to see you here today."

In fact, Lin Yu had already recognized Jiang Nannan.

Jiang Nannan was very easy to recognize. She had her signature Rabbit Ears, stunning features, and the title of Number One Beauty of the Outer Court.

After seeing her today, Lin Yu found the title well deserved. Aside from Ma Xiaotao, she was the most beautiful girl Lin Yu had seen at Shrek Academy.

There was basically no chance of mistaking her for someone else.

At this point in time, Jiang Nannan had yet to suffer the trauma of Xu Sanshi's Special Awakening Ritual. She didn't look gloomy either, appearing much more warm and open.

"But Jiang Nannan has a poor family background and is currently looking for a way to help her Sick mother. So why would she appear at the Treasure Appraisal Fair?"

The cheapest item at the Treasure Appraisal Fair cost several thousand Gold Soul Coins.

Jiang Nannan couldn't afford that.

Lin Yu sensed that something was wrong and became even more suspicious of Jiang Nannan's sudden appearance and her purpose in approaching him.

The two of them usually had no contact.

Lin Yu remained calm and said, "So you're Senior Sister Nannan from the second year. But I don't think we're familiar with each other. How did you know about me?"

Jiang Nannan smiled and answered openly, "Isn't it because you practice your soul skills at Sea God Lake every day and create a Blizzard? I pass by there every day, so I've seen you countless times."

That explanation did make sense. He had attracted everyone's attention during that period, so it would have been strange if Jiang Nannan didn't know him.

But Lin Yu asked again, "Senior Sister Nannan, did you also come to the Treasure Appraisal Fair to buy something?"

Jiang Nannan didn't have much money, so why had she come here?

Jiang Nannan nodded. "I wanted to buy something, but this place might not have what I need. I can only come by from time to time and see whether it's available."

Lin Yu asked, "What is it?"

Jiang Nannan didn't hide it at all. "A medicinal pill that can cure an illness." Her expression darkened. "But unfortunately, I haven't been able to find one."

The disappointed look on Jiang Nannan's face was pitiful enough to move anyone, reminding Lin Yu of her Sick mother.

There was no doubting Jiang Nannan's filial devotion. She could even sacrifice herself for her mother by participating in Xu Sanshi's Special Awakening Ritual.

So what was strange about searching for medicinal pills at the Treasure Appraisal Fair?

Even if she had no money, she would still come here with hope.

Maybe she would find one.

The reason is flawless, but I'm a suspicious person by nature. I still need to keep doubting Jiang Nannan.

So Lin Yu fired off several more questions in succession.

"Senior Sister Nannan, did you come here alone today?"

"Senior Sister Nannan, do you like handsome and dashing boys who are good with words?"

"Senior Sister Nannan, what do you think of me?"

The atmosphere suddenly changed. Jiang Nannan's expression turned strange. Why had Junior Brother Lin Yu suddenly started acting as if he were hitting on her?

Was she the one approaching him, or was he approaching her?