The next day flew by as though someone had pressed the accelerator on time itself.
Lin Xi spent almost the entire day fielding questions from his classmates, especially the boys.
They were clearly interested in Lin Qiu'er, but her presence was so outrageously intimidating that not one of them dared approach her and strike up a conversation. They could only settle for questioning Lin Xi instead.
Lin Xi didn't mind. He answered them casually, without giving it much thought.
They were only twelve or thirteen, while Lin Qiu'er was already over ten thousand years old. Lin Xi didn't think she would take a fancy to any of the students in this class. Even an old cow eating tender grass had to have its limits.
It wasn't until classes ended that evening that the space around him finally cleared.
Huo Yutong, Wang Dong'er, and Lin Qiu'er all sat down beside him.
Wang Dong'er asked excitedly:
"Lin Xi, Yutong, are you going to the Treasure Appraisal Fair tonight?"
Before Lin Xi could answer, Lin Qiu'er cut in:
"Treasure Appraisal Fair? What's that?"
Wang Dong'er glanced at Lin Qiu'er, a complicated look in her eyes.
"It's a high-end market some merchants hold here in Shrek City. Shrek City is a commercial center, and most merchants like to hold auctions here. At the Treasure Appraisal Fair, students get first pick before the auction begins. Only what's left after the students have made their choices goes up for auction."
For some reason, she instinctively felt a little reluctant to get close to Lin Qiu'er.
When Lin Qiu'er walked into the classroom, Wang Dong'er had been drawn to her without thinking. She always felt there was a peculiar attraction about Lin Qiu'er, one that nearly sucked her soul right out of her.
Then she felt a