Invincible Starts with Harem Harvester

"So you're this interested in me." Qin Xiangyi refused to be outdone, deliberately making the atmosphere between them more ambiguous and taking a few more steps closer to Xia Shang.

Xia Shang smiled, her dark eyes once again shimmering with a golden light. Qin Xiangyi dodged to the side, feeling something whiz past her ear. Immediately after, Xia Shang slowly put on thin silk gloves. The emblem on them overlapped with the location of the Chosen One's mark, emitting an even stronger golden light.

This was a signal for battle. Xia Shang's unique nature allowed her to fight at any time. But Qin Xiangyi hadn't expected Xia Shang to attack so readily.

Shaoyao: Master, this person is very strong. You're no match for her. Let me handle it!

Shaoyao spoke up to remind her and immediately tried to step in front of Qin Xiangyi, but Qin Xiangyi stopped her.

Qin Xiangyi: I always have to face battles. Only by fighting can I know where my strength lies. If I always hide behind you all, what kind of Flower Master would I be? I'd be better off as a supporting character.

Shaoyao was a bit bewildered, not understanding why Qin Xiangyi suddenly brought up supporting characters. The Hua Nu, with that inscrutable smile, added slowly.

Hua Nu: According to an old saying in Heaven Country, the green leaves set off the red flowers.

Shaoyao suddenly understood and in the next moment, saw Qin Xiangyi had already removed the hairpin holding her hair. It was a most ordinary hairpin, but in Qin Xiangyi's hands, it became as fierce as a hidden weapon. During this process, Qin Xiangyi's Chosen One mark remained without any light.

Xia Shang frowned slightly. What she had intended was merely to test Qin Xiangyi's strength, but she suddenly found the opponent's power very strange. Qin Xiangyi's current movements and posture weren't relying on the abilities of the Chosen One at all; rather, they were natural attacks born from her own inherent strength.

Xia Shang had to take it more seriously, gathering her power in her hand through the gloves. The nearby trash cans flew over. Just as Qin Xiangyi was thinking Xia Shang was nothing special, the trash cans began to split into countless pieces at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Telekinesis and illusion?" Qin Xiangyi looked at the ever-increasing number of trash cans before her. After just a few rotations, it was impossible to distinguish the real from the fake. The trash cans then extended their arms, instantly forming sharp edges, like a meat grinder.

Whether they were real or part of the illusion, Qin Xiangyi was flustered by such an assault. The Hua Nu and Shaoyao also rushed forward, attempting to protect Qin Xiangyi, when a cold voice suddenly cut through the air.

"Third row, second column." The voice came abruptly. Without a doubt, it must have been Huangquan, the Flower God, who was always taciturn. Qin Xiangyi threw the hairpin without hesitation. At the same time, two cards were inserted into that position.

The illusion vanished, and the targeted trash cans fell. A hairpin and two cards were jammed tightly inside the trash cans. Just as Qin Xiangyi was thinking Xia Shang had reinforcements, she saw the twin siblings she had met briefly before.

Qin An and Qin Ren walked over, blocking Xia Shang's path.

"Professor Xia, could you spare this young lady on our account?" The entire situation had become chaotic. Even more terrifying was that the Qin family was actually asking for Qin Xiangyi.

Shaoyao: What's going on? Master, have you been recognized?

Shaoyao was also flustered. She already had Xia Shang to deal with, and now there were two more twins, whose allegiance was unknown, making Shaoyao even more anxious.

Qin Xiangyi was also confused, not knowing where these people, who were outside the script, had come from. Seeing the way the siblings were acting, even protecting her, made her even more unable to understand. She could only patiently wait for an answer.

"Qin An, Qin Ren, do you two know her?" Xia Shang retracted her attacking stance but was equally curious about the relationship between the twins and Qin Xiangyi. Then, as if she realized something, she chuckled softly, "So that's how it is. How could I have forgotten?"

As she spoke, Xia Shang removed the thin silk gloves and glanced at Qin Xiangyi again.

"Remember, you won't be so lucky next time." Xia Shang said, then subconsciously adjusted her nose and quickly turned to leave.

Qin An and Qin Ren, relieved, walked up to Qin Xiangyi and said in unison, "This is how we saw you back then."

Qin Xiangyi's confusion deepened. She recalled the shocked reaction and inexplicable words of Qin An and Qin Ren when they saw her during the welcoming ceremony. Now, these two siblings were continuing that conversation. Seeing Qin Xiangyi's confusion, they both smiled and extended their hands.

"I'm the older sister, Qin An."

"I'm the younger brother, Qin Ren."

"We look forward to your guidance in the future."

The two introduced themselves with smiles. Judging by their tone, they seemed to want to be friends with Qin Xiangyi.

"Guidance is unnecessary. I have nothing to discuss with your Qin family." Qin Xiangyi didn't understand but chose to be cautious about their sudden enthusiasm.

"Then, what is big sister's name?"

However, their enthusiasm persisted. Qin Xiangyi then noticed something strange about the Chosen One marks on their arms. The Chosen One mark was split in half, with the twins each receiving half of the power.

It was as if these twin siblings, originally meant to be minor characters for a "face-slapping" moment, had their roles changed because of Qin Xiangyi's shift in stance.

"Sister, your name."

The two repeated themselves, eagerly awaiting Qin Xiangyi's response.

But Qin Xiangyi hadn't thought of a name for her alternate identity. Seeing their expectant eyes, Qin Xiangyi tried her best to piece something together.

"My name is Hua... Hua Linglong." After saying it, Qin Xiangyi regretted it. She had thought for a long time, but it seemed she had chosen a rather ridiculous name.

Hua Linglong was a common name, often appearing in novels. But now, unable to use a name generator, she had to make do.

"That's a really nice name. Can we call you Sister Hua?"

With her glasses off, Qin Xiangyi looked more mature. Combined with her outfit, she appeared like a beautiful woman in her early twenties. Qin Xiangyi hummed in agreement and saw the two take out their phones, signaling for Qin Xiangyi to add them on WeChat.

Qin Xiangyi was troubled again. Of course, she couldn't use the original Qin Xiangyi's WeChat to add them. If she did, a simple investigation would reveal the connection.

After some thought, Qin Xiangyi extended her hand again. "My phone is broken. Can you write your WeChat IDs on my hand? I'll add you when I get back."

The twins didn't suspect anything and readily took out their neutral pens to write their numbers, but they found a phone number already present on Qin Xiangyi's hand.

"Is this Mrs. Zhang's handwriting?" Terrifyingly, upon seeing it, the two seemed to realize who the owner of the phone number was.

Qin Xiangyi found it unbelievable and asked, "How do you know?"

The twin siblings smiled without answering, then moved a short distance away and carefully wrote their WeChat IDs, also labeling their names.

"Earlier, Mrs. Zhang wanted us to be friends with her child. I was practicing that day, so she wrote it on my hand." Finally, looking at Qin Xiangyi, the older sister Qin An explained the reason.

Qin Ren nodded. "Yes, I saw her write it on big sister's palm, so I remembered it clearly. But I didn't expect that not long after, something like this would happen..."

Qin Ren, Qin Xiangyi's younger brother, seemed to want to mention that Prince Qin had been turned into a vegetable by Qin Xiangyi, but Qin An stopped him with a look. Qin Xiangyi found it even stranger, but pretended to be unconcerned and memorized the two WeChat IDs written on her hand.

She was just starting out in this world, and these two extras might be more useful than she imagined.

"Sister Hua, remember to add us."

"Right, right, we're both quite useful, especially once we get to Heaven City."

Qin An emphasized again, following Qin Ren, then nodded slightly at Qin Xiangyi before quickly leaving with a smile. Qin Xiangyi found this whole situation increasingly baffling. She asked Hua Nu and Shaoyao for their opinions, but neither could offer a definitive explanation.

Qin Xiangyi thought of Flower God Huangquan, who had helped her earlier by accurately explaining how to break the illusion. She curiously asked another question.

Qin Xiangyi: Huangquan, why do you think those two approached me?

One second, two seconds, Huangquan didn't respond. Qin Xiangyi found it normal; after all, Huangquan's personality was set as a cold, aloof ice lotus, and the current Qin Xiangyi was nowhere near capable of melting her.

She sighed regretfully, and the sound slowly drifted into her mind.

Huangquan: They can predict the future.

After saying this, Qin Xiangyi could no longer get any answers, no matter how she asked. But with just this sentence, Qin Xiangyi had already imagined the truth behind Qin An and Qin Ren's approach.

They had glimpsed a corner of the future and came to curry favor with Qin Xiangyi in advance. This meant that in the future, Qin Xiangyi would still be entangled with the Qin family.

Thinking this, Qin Xiangyi smiled. Even she found it unrealistic, but she couldn't find any other explanation for now. The only certainty was that her charm wasn't yet strong enough to make two people fall head over heels for her.

Seeing that the camera was still recording everything, Qin Xiangyi looked up again, stared at the camera that had been pointed at her the whole time, and gave a faint smile, as if greeting the person on the other side.

After doing all this, Qin Xiangyi followed her memory to the staff changing room and successfully changed back into her own clothes. Once the glasses were on, Qin Xiangyi returned to her ordinary appearance, feeling relaxed and at ease.

She came out of the changing room, this time avoiding the camera's view, creating the impression that Qin Xiangyi had never appeared at all.

However, reality played a trick on her. Before Qin Xiangyi had walked even a few hundred meters, she ran into Xia Shang again.

But unlike her hostile attitude towards Qin Xiangyi with her glasses off earlier, Xia Shang seemed somewhat friendly towards the now ordinary-looking Qin Xiangyi.

"Qin Xiangyi, why are you here?" Xia Shang's eyes scanned her, as if Qin Xiangyi were some interesting experiment.

Even though her attitude had changed, Qin Xiangyi still felt a shiver down her spine, finding Xia Shang's inner thoughts even more unfathomable.

"I... I heard the Qin family was holding a party," Qin Xiangyi replied, acting the opposite of her previous self. She lowered her head, nervously rubbing her hands, showing Xia Shang how uneasy she was in her presence.

"But judging by your appearance, you don't seem to have received an invitation," Xia Shang said with an "oh" and moved closer to Qin Xiangyi, as if confirming something. This action made Qin Xiangyi's nerves tense, making her worry that she had left some trace of her presence, and Xia Shang might still discover something unusual.

Hua Nu: Flower Master, I have removed the lingering scent on you. Xia Shang won't be able to detect it. Even if she did, while you can't confront her directly, I can definitely assassinate Xia Shang.

This statement gave Qin Xiangyi some sense of security, but at the same time, she felt that Hua Nu was too fond of killing. However, she wasn't interested in commenting. Xia Shang was the most terrifying enemy she had to face, and potentially the most difficult person to get a kiss from in the future.

Relaxing, Qin Xiangyi responded, "I know, but I still wanted to take a look."

"Hmm, is there someone here who catches your interest?" Xia Shang heard the implication. She still wasn't wearing her glasses, and her uncovered eyes held a hint of aggression.

Perhaps it was because Xia Shang knew she herself was an aggressive person that she chose glasses as her tool of defense. She leaned forward slightly, and from this angle, her exquisitely beautiful face was even more apparent. She was an extremely elegant woman, but her gaze made Qin Xiangyi's entire body go cold, making her feel as though she couldn't hide anything.

Qin Xiangyi's mind raced, suppressing her body's instinctive reactions, and she said softly, "Yes, there is someone I care about."

Xia Shang's aggressive posture softened slightly, as if she finally realized she had unintentionally treated Qin Xiangyi like one of the prisoners she interrogated in her confinement. Qin Xiangyi also felt the intense pressure disappear, and Xia Shang returned to being the elegant and charming Xia Shang, rather than the terrifying Professor Xia Shang who struck fear into criminals.

"Do you need my help?" Xia Shang asked again, assuming Qin Xiangyi genuinely had someone she liked in the family and wanted to secretly see her beloved before leaving.

"No, thank you... I'll just wander around. Aunt Zhang... is too scary." Qin Xiangyi spoke even more quietly, but while saying Zhang Mou was scary, she was thinking about the scene in the dimly lit small room earlier.

If it had just been her and Zhang Mou alone in that room, she might have been completely devoured.

"It's alright, your aunt isn't as scary as you think." As she spoke, Xia Shang tried to touch Qin Xiangyi, startling Qin Xiangyi into taking a few steps back, her fear evident on her face.

This wasn't an act; she was genuinely scared.

"I'm sorry, I really don't want to see Aunt Zhang," Qin Xiangyi quickly apologized. Xia Shang seemed to have anticipated this, and then slowly said again, "In that case, how about you accompany me for a walk?"

Xia Shang seemed to be deliberately using Qin Xiangyi's fear of Zhang Mou to get Qin Xiangyi to walk with her.

Qin Xiangyi became even more frightened. Every woman chosen as a Flower Fairy had a dark side. This dark side was the nourishment that activated the Flower People. Now that Xia Shang was so interested in her, Qin Xiangyi began to worry about her own safety.

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Chapter 67 [1] Didn't You Say You Liked Me a Lot Yesterday?

According to various works, people in psychology are often on the border between genius and criminality. Qin Xiangyi's script only contained character introductions; the rest was left to the world's free interpretation. She didn't know if changing the script would increase the already tenfold survival difficulty to a hundredfold.

"What, you're afraid of me? Didn't you say you liked me a lot yesterday?" Xia Shang saw Qin Xiangyi's hesitation and reminded her again.

"This, I'm afraid of encountering them." Qin Xiangyi put her hands in her pockets, hiding the excessive exposure of her emotions. But this action was also intended to show Xia Shang her unease, hoping Xia Shang would kindly let her go now.

Firstly, Qin family members could appear at any moment, and seeing her would be very awkward. Qin Xiangyi just wanted to go to Heaven City peacefully and have no further dealings with the Qin family.

Secondly, Qin Xiangyi was very concerned that Xia Shang's intelligence was even more terrifying than she imagined. Before she understood Xia Shang, Qin Xiangyi dared not interact too much.

"Don't worry, they have no idea where I'm going," Xia Shang said with a faint smile, then took a few steps closer to Qin Xiangyi. Xia Shang, who had seemed distant yesterday, was inexplicably so enthusiastic today. Qin Xiangyi had many questions but still obediently followed Xia Shang.

She was still wearing that evening gown, elegant as a swan, her back straight, her demeanor outstanding, as if she had learned dance or some other special skill. That kind of presence was not something ordinary beauties possessed.

If Qin Xiangyi's own appearance was taken into account, Xia Shang's current appearance level was 120%. Normally, Xia Shang was at 100% appearance level.

Her attire and overall presence were perfectly managed, giving Qin Xiangyi the illusion that she was born for the stage. Yet, such a Xia Shang had chosen to deal with crime.

Even though it was Qin Xiangyi's own design, the thought of such a beautiful face interacting with these desperate criminals made Qin Xiangyi feel that Xia Shang was in danger every day.

"What are you looking at?" Xia Shang noticed Qin Xiangyi walking slowly, so she also slowed her pace, walking side by side with Qin Xiangyi, and asked why Qin Xiangyi was looking at her.

"I was just wondering, aren't you afraid, Professor Xia?"

The topic left Xia Shang looking quite puzzled, as if she hadn't quite grasped Qin Xiangyi's meaning.

"I mean, Professor Xia, you deal with criminals all the time. When they see your face, they definitely won't forget it. And once they can't forget it, they'll cling to you, giving you all sorts of surprises." Qin Xiangyi elaborated on her definition of fear, wondering if a woman as esteemed as Xia Shang experienced the same anxieties as ordinary people.

Xia Shang's smile grew wider. She tilted her head, looking at Qin Xiangyi, and said, "I've met many people and taught many students. Their questions are always varied, but I've never encountered a question quite like yours, Miss Qin."

She seemed genuinely amused by Qin Xiangyi's question, marveling at its novelty.

"Well... it just feels like beauty comes with danger. Especially for someone as beautiful and capable as you, Professor Xia. Many people might even see it as a challenge." Of course, even if she didn't want to admit it, Qin Xiangyi herself would become one of those challenges for Xia Shang in the future.

"You're half right. An outstanding appearance can indeed bring certain advantages, but the disadvantages definitely outweigh the benefits. However, I'm deeply interested in criminal psychology. Even interacting with dangerous criminals can't shake my passion for this field." Xia Shang didn't deflect the topic or boast about the frivolous attention she received. Her words were plain and sincere, revealing that beneath her elegance, she maintained her principles and her sense of justice, which explained her strong reaction to Qin Xiangyi's other identity earlier.

"Even if it might bring danger to your life?"

"Yes, so, Miss Qin, are you afraid?" Xia Shang then turned the question back to Qin Xiangyi. Qin Xiangyi was bewildered, a look of confusion on her face.

Xia Shang then added, "Your aunt told me you really enjoy reading mystery and detective novels."

Qin Xiangyi recalled that the campus belle, Muning, had also mentioned Xia Shang's fondness for mystery novels. If that were the case, then in the original Qin Xiangyi's world, Xia Shang would undoubtedly have been a familiar figure. Looking at Xia Shang's attitude, it was as if she had only started to feel a bit closer to Qin Xiangyi after meeting Zhang Mou. This made Qin Xiangyi feel that perhaps the original Qin Xiangyi had been a die-hard fan of Xia Shang.

Although she didn't know the extent of this fandom that would lead Zhang Mou to invite Xia Shang, this action indicated that even though the protagonist had changed, Qin Xiangyi still occupied an important position according to her previous persona. In fact, she could be considered the key driving force behind everything.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mention that I knew your aunt when I saw you earlier." Seeing Qin Xiangyi's lack of response, Xia Shang apologized again, clearly mistaking Qin Xiangyi's silence for fear of what she had said.

"No, it's perfectly understandable. You're an authority and my idol. I was just a little shocked." Qin Xiangyi quickly explained, her voice gradually becoming softer. Fortunately, Xia Shang wasn't someone she knew in her real life; she was an outsider. If Shuxuan had been replaced by Xia Shang, Qin Xiangyi felt she would have exposed herself as not being the original Qin Xiangyi in an instant.