Xu Yinyin's Wild Thoughts

Inside the shop, Qiao Bin stared at the electronics section before him, his brows furrowed in deep thought. The various novelties displayed on the shelves dazzled him, yet intimidated him.

Seeing his reaction, Xu Yinyin walked over, skillfully opened her work tablet, and pointed to the pictures on it, introducing them one by one. "These are all new stock from the boss. There are phones, tablets, VR glasses – you've seen these before."

She swiped the screen and continued, "There are also drones, smartwatches, game consoles..."

Qiao Bin's gaze swept over the price tags on the shelves. The cheapest smartwatch cost thirty Spirit Stones, which would take him three months of frugal saving.

He quickly waved his hands to stop her. "Ah, ah, ah, forget it, forget it. Junior Sister, I only have five Spirit Stones on me. Do you have anything more affordable to recommend?"

Xu Yinyin's originally enthusiastic smile instantly fell. She slammed the tablet shut with a "snap," pointed to the shelves on the other side, and said coldly, "Those are all old stock. Go take a look yourself." With that, she walked behind the counter, sat down, and began reading the novel Journey to the West she had found under the counter.

Qiao Bin awkwardly scratched his head and paced back and forth between the shelves. Many of the novelties – snacks, drinks, electronics – tempted him, but after much hesitation, he, a man of routine and tradition, ultimately didn't dare to try products he had never encountered before. In the end, he honestly picked up five packs of Lanzhou cigarettes and placed them on the counter.

"Junior Sister, please ring this up."

Then, Qiao Bin neatly placed five Spirit Stones on the table.

"Exactly five Spirit Stones," Xu Yinyin said without looking up. She took a plastic bag from under the counter, quickly packed the cigarettes, and casually tossed the Spirit Stones into the cash box. After finishing, she sat back down and immersed herself in the world of Journey to the West again.

Just as Qiao Bin was about to leave, he suddenly patted his head. "Oh right, Junior Sister, there's a favor I wanted to ask of you."

Xu Yinyin continued to read with her head down. "The boss said lighters aren't free. You have to pay for it yourself."

Qiao Bin awkwardly scratched his head. "That's not what I meant..."

"Go to the incense-burning room to smoke. No smoking here."

Qiao Bin quickly shook his head again. "That's even less what I meant."

"No credit," Xu Yinyin said, turning another page.

Qiao Bin sighed and decided to blurt it all out at once. "The Hall Master wants to invite Boss Yang to be an advisor at the Law Enforcement Hall. I asked him just now, but he never gave a direct answer and doesn't seem very interested. Do you have any ideas..."

"..."

"Hmm!"

The next second, with a "snap," Xu Yinyin abruptly closed her book and looked up at Qiao Bin. "Senior Brother, what did you just say?"

Qiao Bin had no choice but to repeat everything he had just said.

Xu Yinyin immediately stood up and paced back and forth behind the counter, thinking to herself: I came to help at this shop partly because I'm interested in these novel goods, and partly to hear the boss's insights to help me break through my cultivation.

And... a picture of Yang Ning's handsome, roguish face unconsciously flashed in her mind. She quickly shook her head, pushing the image away.

Master watches me closely. Today she's going to see the Sect Master, so it's an exception. I won't have this much free time every day. As long as the boss becomes an advisor to our hall, won't I have more opportunities to meet him?

As she thought, a foolish smile involuntarily spread across Xu Yinyin's lips.

Then, her gaze passed through the door and landed on Yang Ning, who was lounging in a sun chair in the distance.

"Junior Sister?" Qiao Bin called out as she zoned out.

Xu Yinyin continued to drift in thought, completely ignoring Qiao Bin's words.

What a shame. He's a mortal. Ultimately, immortals and mortals are on different paths. If only...

Then she shook her head again. Oh, Xu Yinyin, what are you thinking about? You're just interested in him, nothing more. At most, you'd use him to improve your cultivation a bit.

Seeing Xu Yinyin still lost in thought, Qiao Bin had to remind her again. "Junior Sister?"

"Ah?" Xu Yinyin snapped back to reality and quickly waved her hands in agreement. "It's nothing, nothing! Senior Brother, I'll go talk to him and persuade him. Leave it to me!"

Qiao Bin's eyes instantly lit up. "With Junior Sister, the most eloquent person in the Law Enforcement Hall, taking charge, I can rest assured!"

Meanwhile, on the sun chair, Yang Ning was more than happy to become an advisor for the Law Enforcement Hall.

At the same time, Yang Ning was already overjoyed in his heart. In truth, he was eager to become an advisor for the Law Enforcement Hall.

Firstly, Yang Ning had received a mission from the Demonic Cult to kill the mole. Although the mole had already gone mad and revealed information, the Law Enforcement Hall would surely be less vigilant. However, the mission was not yet complete. Yang Ning still needed to enter the Law Enforcement Hall to complete the task and kill the mole to report back.

Secondly, the Law Enforcement Hall was the authoritative body within the Sword Sect responsible for criminal law, investigating cases, and carrying out arrests. It was recognized by the entire sect as a place of justice and integrity. As a mole for the Demonic Cult, he was at risk of exposure at any moment. Becoming an advisor to the Law Enforcement Hall was equivalent to donning an excellent disguise. Especially now, after the Law Enforcement Hall had just undergone a thorough investigation for moles, this timing was perfect!