Chapter 374: What About My Reputation?

“I appreciate Your Highness the Saintess’s kindness, but I’m afraid I cannot accept.”

As Lin Xun’s voice fell, everyone looked at him with looks of astonishment.

As for the Elders of the Zilin Holy Land…

They hadn’t even recovered from the shock of the Saintess wanting to take in a little Yao Race girl and a man.

And now, this man had actually refused directly?

Yaya’s eyes blinked as she looked at Big Brother Lin.

Big Brother Lin didn’t seem to recognize Sister Qinger.

Should she tell Big Brother Lin that she was actually Sister Qinger?

Looking up, Yaya saw a faint smile on Sister Qinger’s lips.

She remembered that on the way to the Fuchen Continent, Sister Qinger had told her not to tell Big Brother Lin.

So Yaya kept her little mouth shut.

But this feeling of wanting to speak but being unable to was so uncomfortable.

By the way, why didn’t Sister Qinger tell Big Brother Lin her true identity?

Could this be what Xiao Rou called ‘adult playfulness’?

It’s so hard to understand.

Hearing Lin Xun’s refusal, Jiang Qingshang didn’t say a word and walked straight toward him.

Seeing Your Highness walking toward Lin Pei, the maidservant behind Jiang Qingshang also gasped.

To be honest, the maidservant knew her Saintess wouldn’t strike a common Disciple, let alone one who hadn’t even entered the sect yet.

But she was still a little worried if Your Highness would actually draw her sword.

Just as Jiang Qingshang was less than a meter away from Lin Xun, everyone thought she would stop.

Because no man was allowed to come within a meter of their Saintess.

Let alone the Saintess taking the initiative to approach a man.

But to their surprise, the Saintess continued forward.

She even got closer and closer to Lin Pei.

In the end, Lin Pei had to take a half-step back, or else the two would have practically collided.

The Elders and maidservants of the Zilin Holy Land were in a complete state of confusion.

Was this really Her Highness the Saintess?

The same Highness who wouldn’t let any man within a meter of her?

And today, Her Highness the Saintess had actually taken the initiative to approach a man!

Could I really be dreaming?

Jiang Qingshang didn’t care at all about the gazes of others.

With her hands clasped behind her back, Jiang Qingshang stood straight in front of Lin Xun, looking up at him with eyes full of playfulness.

Looking at Jiang Qingshang’s clear and enchanting eyes…

Lin Xun didn’t know why.

They looked nothing like Qinger’s eyes, yet he couldn’t help but think of her.

“Give me a reason.”

Finally, Jiang Qingshang spoke, her lips parting slightly.

“Uh…” Lin Xun thought for a moment. “I am honored by Your Highness’s favor, but my talent is meager. If I enter Saintess Peak, I fear it will invite gossip, which wouldn’t be good for Your Highness’s reputation.”

Jiang Qingshang said “coldly”:

“First, the little girl in your arms has more than enough talent to enter my Saintess Peak. Since you are her family, you may also reside there.”

“Or would you rather let this little girl go to Saintess Peak alone?”

Having said that, Jiang Qingshang glanced at Yaya.

Although Yaya was usually a bit dazed, she seemed to immediately understand Sister Qinger’s meaning at this moment. She wrapped her little arms around Lin Xun’s neck.

“No, no! Yaya wants to be with Big Brother Lin!”

Lin Xun: “…”

For some reason, Lin Xun felt like Yaya was acting… Seeing Yaya’s fussing, Jiang Qingshang proudly lifted her chin, looking somewhat smug and cute.

“See, the little girl doesn’t want to part with you. Do you have the heart to let her go alone to a place she doesn’t know at all?”

“Secondly, the peak you are entering is mine. I make the decisions there; who would dare to criticize you?”

“Furthermore! My reputation?”

“What about my reputation?”

After speaking, Jiang Qingshang glanced at the Elders of the Zilin Holy Land nearby.

With just a single look, the Elders all turned their heads away, focusing on their own thoughts as if they knew nothing.

“But…” Lin Xun still wanted to refuse.

“Finally!”

Before Lin Xun could find another excuse, Jiang Qingshang continued.

“Your wife Jiang Qing was my childhood best friend. So what if the three of you come to my Saintess Peak?”

“If others feel it’s unfair, fine. If they have the ability, let them bring a High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Root Disciple themselves!”

“…”

Since things had reached this point, Lin Xun wanted to refuse, but he really didn’t know how.

Actually, Saintess Peak really wasn’t bad.

It was quiet, rich in spiritual energy, had plenty of resources, and wouldn’t have any strange troubles.

But by comparison, the Outer Sect was more free.

As for resources, he could just head out and reap some benefits whenever he needed.

And if he went to Saintess Peak…

But for some reason, Lin Xun felt like he was living off a woman.

“Stop declining. If you refuse again, you’ll be disrespecting my Face.”

Seeing Lin Xun still hesitating, Jiang Qingshang took two tokens for Saintess Peak from her robes and placed them in Yaya’s arms.

“Report to Saintess Peak before the Hour of the Monkey, or you will be dealt with according to sect rules!”

Without giving Lin Xun a chance to refuse, Jiang Qingshang flew away.

Watching the girl fly off into the distance, Lin Xun’s forehead turned dark.

He had never seen such a domineering woman!

Does she not consider other people’s opinions at all?

It was only because he couldn’t reveal his identity, and she was Qinger’s best friend, plus she meant well…

Otherwise…

Otherwise…

Lin Xun thought about it.

It seemed he really couldn’t do anything to her.

“Young Master Lin, please follow me.”

After Jiang Qingshang left, a maidservant from Saintess Peak walked up to Lin Xun.

“Alright.”

Lin Xun nodded in return while holding Yaya.

Now, the die was truly cast.

After this scene, even if he wanted to go to the Outer Sect, they probably wouldn’t accept him.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the maidservant led Lin Xun to the Registry Hall to register.

After registering, she led Lin Xun back to Saintess Peak.

On Saintess Peak, another woman received him.

“Greetings, Young Master Lin. My name is Xiao Chan, and I am Your Highness the Saintess’s personal maidservant. I will now take you to choose your residence.”

“Thank you for the trouble, Miss.”

“Hmph! It’s no trouble!” The maidservant Xiao Chan snorted and turned her head away.

Lin Xun: “…”

Good grief, why did he feel like this girl’s mood changed so quickly?

As expected, he had provoked hostility.

How could it not?

In Xiao Chan’s heart, Saintess Peak was pure, and Your Highness the Saintess was even more sacred; she shouldn’t live on the same peak as a man.

Especially since Saintess Peak was populated entirely by women.

But now that he was moving in, heaven knows what he might do!

Anyway, Xiao Chan had already decided that if this man dared to act out, like peeping at women bathing or stealing undergarments!

Then she would complain to Your Highness the Saintess!

No!

She would act first and report later!

If he dared to harbor ill intentions toward the other women on Saintess Peak!

She would cut off both of his heads!