Lin Shuang: So You're Sparkle! Just You Wait-When I Catch You!
When I got there, wow, the room was still packed with people.
Lin Shuang was speechless for a moment.
These guys aren't afraid at all; even after such a big incident, they're still thinking about playing cards.
I usually play cards alone, but it's okay if I find some friends I know to play with me at a card game table.
But since I brought three new people with me today, it's not convenient for me to go over there.
Otherwise, are you going to join or to grab a table? Who brings a whole table of people with them?
Having no other choice, Lin Shuang ordered a pot of tea and then took out her card table.
"Hey... Oh well, I didn't know there would be so many people at the card room today. Let's use my table."
As Lin Shuang set up the mahjong table, she explained the situation to March 7th and Xing.
"Wow-- Lin Shuang, you really love playing cards! You actually carry a card table with you everywhere? Are you planning to start a card game anytime, anywhere?"
March 7th watched with a subtle expression as Lin Shuang so easily pulled out a card table and set it up in front of the card shop.
Won't the store manager have any objections?
However, when she turned around, she saw the shop manager cheerfully bringing tea to Lin Shuang and the others, and even greeting Lin Shuang very familiarly.
It seems like they were already familiar with this operation.
As for Xing, who was standing to the side, she already had the Emperor's Jade Introductory Manual that the card shop had given her.
He gestured for the three of them to sit down at the card table.
Lin Shuang began the basic teaching of Emperor's Jade with great interest.
The reason why Emperor's Jade quickly became popular in Luofu is not only because it is interesting, but also because it is easy to learn.
The basic gameplay of this thing isn't complicated; you don't need to use your brain too much to play it.
Just as Lin Shuang and her Astral Express Crew were getting more and more into the game after several rounds of fighting,
Suddenly, Lin Shuang's phone rang.
Lin Shuang put down her cards and took out her phone to check the screen.
The name on the dialog box made Lin Shuang frown.
Danshu...
What does it mean if someone sends you a message at this time?
Upon opening the screen, a greeting from Danshu appeared:
[Danshu: For short-lived species, it must have been a long time since we've seen them.]
[Danshu: Are you free now? Come to our usual spot and let's chat for a bit.]
After sending the message, Danshu logged out without giving Lin Shuang a chance to reply.
"Um..."
The usual spot, it must be that little pavilion where she often stayed.
But why would I contact her at this time?
As mentioned before, Phantylia no longer consults her for important matters.
The placement of the Stellaron has nothing to do with the Danshu.
In other words, Danshu has actually been excluded from the core of Phantylia's plan.
So what does Danshu want to do now?
Lin Shuang couldn't understand it.
The main problem is that she doesn't know what Danshu's purpose is.
With a soft sigh, Lin Shuang put away her phone.
I looked back at the card table.
Seeing the change in Lin Shuang's expression on March 7th, he asked:
"... Has something happened?"
"Are you facing any difficulties? If you need any help, please don't hesitate to tell me."
Welt also adjusted his glasses and looked at Lin Shuang.
Lin Shuang smiled and shook her head, saying:
"It's nothing serious. A friend from the Xianzhou is looking for me, and I might have to go."
As she spoke, Lin Shuang stood up, and seeing that the three members of the Astral Express Crew were also putting down their cards and about to get up, she quickly said:
"You can continue playing. The three of you Emperor's Jade, can also play. You can borrow this table for now."
They left the card table to Xing and her friends.
After all, they still had to wait for others at Changle Heaven. Wouldn't Lin Shuang have nothing to do if she took the mahjong table away?
After leaving the card room, Lin Shuang went straight to the Ruomu Pavilion.
And they successfully spotted that one and only figure at the Ruomu Pavilion.
Danshu.
These scenic spots are usually quite crowded.
But at times like this, he doesn't seem so popular; there's hardly anyone in the surrounding area.
Only Danshu remained there all alone.
With his back to Lin Shuang, he gazed in the direction of the Jianmu.
She slowly turned around only after Lin Shuang approached.
"Young friend, you've arrived. Even sooner than I expected."
Lin Shuang smiled, stepped forward, and curiously looked at Danshu, who seemed no different from the last time they met.
Moreover, Lin Shuang felt that the Xianzhou was calmer than expected this time.
Speaking of the Abundant Doses, what's the current situation regarding the Danshu state?
Nothing happened? Or has it already been suppressed?
"What's wrong?"
Danshu didn't turn his head, but instead asked Lin Shuang why she was silent.
"I'm just wondering, it seems like the Abundant Doses haven't been implemented this time."
"Heh... Young friend, please don't laugh at me. The Abundant Doses has long been under Jing Yuan's surveillance, and it's probably already been captured by the Cloud Knights."
Danshu's tone was indifferent, as if the person who Abundant Doses had nothing to do with her.
"Young friend, would you be willing to walk with me for a while?"
With that, Danshu turned around and gestured for people to proceed towards the main road beside him.
"There's nothing wrong with that."
Lin Shuang followed Danshu's pace and left Ruomu Pavilion at a leisurely pace.
On the way, Danshu suddenly changed the subject:
"Actually, I wasn't planning to meet with you today. However, a girl contacted me a few System Hour ago."
Girl?
Lin Shuang instinctively frowned. Could it be Phantylia?
"The girl said that my life shouldn't be like this, and asked me if I didn't want to personally experience the immortal body forged from the Jianmu."
"..."
Lin Shuang's expression turned serious. Aside from Phantylia, probably no one else knew about this.
Phantylia's goal was to forge his body using the Jianmu Fruit.
But the question is, why use this to tempt Danshu? What benefit would it bring to have Danshu cause trouble?
"I no longer have any desire for immortality, but... I'm still somewhat interested in taking a little revenge."
A rare hint of interest flickered in Danshu's tone.
The girl gave me the next button, saying I could press it once I made up my mind.
As he spoke, Danshu flipped his hand and took out a delicate button the size of a palm.
"This--"
Lin Shuang's pupils dilated in shock. Wasn't this the bomb button on Sparkle's device?!
How did this weird thing end up on the Xianzhou??
Volume 1: Chapter 249 Lin Shuang: Sparkle, huh! Don't let me catch you!
Danshu, who was walking beside her, noticed the change in Lin Shuang's breathing.
But he assumed it was just a reaction to what he had said. So Danshu continued:
"The girl told me that pressing this button could detonate the Stellaron and allow Jianmu to revive ahead of schedule."
"..."
Another explosion?
Is Sparkle only thinking about explosions?
It was only a few days ago when we last met. Wasn't Sparkle in Penacony? She can teleport herself, so where did Sparkle get the teleportation ability?
How did you get to Xianzhou from Penacony so quickly?
Lin Shuang started scratching her head, feeling a headache coming on.
"... You haven't pressed it yet, have you?"
Lin Shuang asked a follow-up question, concerned.
They even interrupted Danshu's speech.
Danshu didn't mind, he just smiled and raised his finger, then gently pressed it twice more.
"The moment I got it, I pressed the button, but as you can see, there was no response."
Nothing happened.
It's just like a simple button toy.
Danshu, however, covered his mouth and laughed happily.
"Hehe~ How could you take such a prank seriously, young friend? Maybe what that girl said was true; having fun can indeed be a joyful thing."
Lin Shuang pouted a little embarrassedly, then reached out and took the button from Danshu's hand.
To be honest, it's quite well-made.
Sparkle, right?
Looks like he hasn't learned his lesson yet!
Don't let me catch you again!
Lin Shuang swore fiercely in her heart that she would never let Sparkle go again if she caught her next time.
We must knock her to the ground, tie her up, and take her back to be used as a sex slave!
Perhaps sensing Lin Shuang's anger and embarrassment, Danshu smiled and said:
"Alright, alright... I'll stop laughing now. Oh dear... it's really funny. I was feeling quite annoyed before, but after laughing with you, I unexpectedly feel much more relaxed."
As they spoke, the two arrived at a small Port where a small Starskiff was docked.