Su Chen and his companions strolled leisurely down the street.
Along the way, almost everyone's eyes were on them. Everyone only dared to watch from a distance, not daring to get close, for fear of displeasing Su Chen and his companions.
At this moment, the old man suddenly appeared in front of Su Chen and the others.
He bowed respectfully to Su Chen and said, "Senior, my name is Ling Xu."
Su Chen stood with his hands behind his back and calmly asked, "What is it?"
Ling Xu respectfully replied, "I have already arranged accommodations for you and the others. Would you be willing to come with me to take a look?"
Su Chen looked at Ye Lingxi and Yan Qingwu.
Yan Qingwu said, "I'm fine with either."
Ye Lingxi said, "I'm tired from walking around too, I want to rest."
Su Chen nodded, then looked at Ling Xu, "Lead the way."
Ling Xu smiled. "Okay."
Half an hour later.
Ling Xu led Su Chen and the others to a courtyard.
Stepping into this courtyard is like entering a tranquil painting. The winding path paved with blue bricks leads deep into the courtyard.
In the center is a small pond, where several spirited fish swim leisurely, creating ripples.
In a corner of the courtyard stands an elegant pavilion, its vermilion pillars giving it a dignified and refined appearance. Inside, stone tables and benches are placed, providing a place for people to rest and enjoy tea.
A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, adding to the tranquility and serenity of the courtyard.
Ye Lingxi looked at the courtyard with great satisfaction, "This courtyard is quite nice."
Ling Xu smiled slightly, "This courtyard is the best in the entire Illusion City. Whenever I'm tired from work, I come here to rest; the atmosphere is very pleasant."
With that, he bowed to Su Chen, "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now. If you need to find me, just call my name."
Su Chen nodded calmly. "Mm."
Ling Xu said, "Farewell."
As he spoke, his figure vanished from the spot.
After the old man left, Su Chen sat down leisurely under the pavilion, and a smile appeared on his face as he watched Ye Lingxi strolling in the courtyard.
Yan Qingwu said, "Would you like some tea? I'll go make some."
Su Chen nodded. "Yes, thank you."
Yan Qingwu shook her head and said, "It's nothing."
A moment later, Yan Qingwu lifted the teapot, tilted the spout slightly, and the boiling hot water poured down like a thin thread into the delicate teacup, instantly filling the air with a faint aroma of tea.
Su Chen picked up the teacup and took a sip. The tea was initially slightly bitter, but it was quickly replaced by sweetness.
Su Chen nodded, glancing at Yan Qingwu, "Sister Qingwu, the tea you brew is getting better and better."
Yan Qingwu smiled slightly and said nothing.
Su Chen continued, "Sigh, if Qingwu isn't by my side one day, where will I get to drink such good tea?"
Yan Qingwu quickly replied, "Then I will stay by your side and never leave."
Su Chen's lips curled slightly upwards, his eyes fixed on Yan Qingwu, "Really?"
Looking at Su Chen's handsome face, Yan Qingwu's heart raced, and a Hong Yun crept onto her cheeks. She whispered, "Mmm..."
"Hahaha!"
Su Chen suddenly burst into laughter, "I was just kidding, Sister Qingwu, don't take it seriously."
Upon hearing this, Yan Qingwu's face instantly turned red to the roots of her ears. She retorted angrily, " Xiao Chen!"
Realizing that Yan Qingwu was truly angry, Su Chen dared not joke around any longer and smiled, "Then Sister Qingwu, you can stay by my side and make tea for me from now on."
Yan Qingwu was taken aback, then frowned and said, "Are you kidding me, or what?"
Su Chen shook his head and smiled, "I'm serious."
Seeing that Su Chen didn't seem to be joking, Yan Qingwu hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."
Su Chen smiled slightly, "Sister Qingwu, aren't you worried?"
Yan Qingwu was stunned, and asked in confusion, "What are you worried about?"
Su Chen laughed and said, "What if you stay by my side making tea for me all the time and never get married?"
Yan Qingwu rolled her eyes. "You don't need to worry about that."
Su Chen shook his head and said, "You're my sister, how can I not worry about you?"
Yan Qingwu felt a warmth in her heart, and then said, "Then what do you suggest we do?"
Su Chen's lips curled up, he suddenly stood up, then brought his head close to Yan Qingwu's face, staring straight at Yan Qingwu.
Yan Qingwu seemed to be struck by lightning, frozen in place, her heart pounding and her breathing becoming rapid.
Their faces were inches apart, and the atmosphere instantly became tense and ambiguous.
Su Chen said earnestly, "If Sister Qingwu can't get married because she's by my side, then marry me."
Upon hearing this, Yan Qingwu's mind seemed to be paused, going completely blank, her thoughts frozen, and her eyes filled with astonishment.
But she quickly realized what was happening. Her cheeks flushed crimson, and her panicked gaze darted around, trying to find some clue in her chaotic thoughts.
She panicked.
She never expected Su Chen to do it so suddenly.
She's not ready yet!
Seeing Yan Qingwu's flustered expression, Su Chen couldn't help but burst into laughter again, "Hahahaha!"
He then sat back down on the stone bench.
Yan Qingwu was completely bewildered at this moment.
Su Chen looked at Yan Qingwu, a slight smile playing on his lips, "Sister Qingwu, you're not serious again, are you?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Qingwu, who was in a daze, instantly came to her senses.
boom!
In an instant!
A terrifying and icy aura suddenly erupted from her body, causing the temperature of the entire world to plummet, which was extremely frightening.
Ye Lingxi, who was wandering around, suddenly looked over, her eyes filled with astonishment, "What... what happened?"
Yan Qingwu stared intently at Su Chen, gritting her teeth as she said, "Su, Chen!"
Su Chen smiled calmly, completely unfazed, and even asked knowingly, "Sister Qingwu, what's wrong?"
Yan Qingwu didn't speak. She opened her palm, and a long sword appeared in her hand. Then, she slashed at Su Chen with the sword!
The terrifying Sword Intent instantly locked onto Su Chen.
Seeing this, Su Chen's lips curled up again. He didn't dodge and let the sword strike him.
Seeing that Su Chen did not dodge, Yan Qingwu panicked and tried to withdraw her strength, but it was too late.
Bang!
A terrifying sword strike landed heavily on Su Chen!
"Ah!"
Su Chen immediately let out a scream, then flew out and crashed heavily to the ground.
" Xiao Chen!"
Yan Qingwu's expression changed drastically. She quickly sheathed her longsword and ran to Su Chen's side.
Ye Lingxi, watching this scene from a distance, remained quite calm. A glint of shrewdness flashed in her eyes, and then she couldn't help but shake her head, saying, "Sigh, Sister Qingwu, when will you ever be a little smarter? You were completely fooled by my brother and didn't even realize it."
Yan Qingwu held Su Chen in her arms, her expression extremely flustered and anxious, " Xiao Chen, are you alright?"
Ahem!
Su Chen's face was deathly pale, devoid of any color, and then he mustered all his strength to say, "I'm fine... pfft!"
As he spoke, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turned even paler, and his breathing became extremely weak, as if he would die at any moment.