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Gu Jing felt somewhat perplexed listening to the conversation between the two. It seemed they knew each other, but their relationship was not simple. Moreover, Gu Jing felt disappointed; he had finally encountered a girl he found appealing and thought that perhaps this old cow might have a chance to nibble on some tender grass.
Since his wife passed away, Gu Jing had been thinking that maybe he could find a stepmother for his daughter. However, seeing Wei Yuan in front of him, who was taller, more handsome, and younger than him, with remarkable skills, Gu Jing suddenly felt that his hopes were dim.
Of course, his thoughts did not influence the conversation between the two. Wei Yuan gently placed his hand on Yang Ying's shoulder and pulled her aside, saying, "How come you're here?"
"Did you not hear Boss? Today is my first day at work," Yang Ying replied with a charming smile.
Wei Yuan slightly turned his head away and scoffed, "What a joke. A woman who can effortlessly defeat three tall men—do you really think someone with such skills would be willing to work in a place like this for just a thousand or so a month? Do you think anyone would believe that?"
Yang Ying maintained her smile while resting her hand on Wei Yuan's shoulder. She leaned in closer and said, "Do you think someone skilled doesn't need to eat? Skilled people are also afraid of death! I don't want to rob, I don't want to fight in underground matches, I don't want to be a killer or bodyguard, and I definitely don't want to sell my body..."
Wei Yuan thought there was some truth in Yang Ying's words. However, if she truly believed that, she would have returned what the Purple Robe Pavilion wanted long ago. Why would she still attract so many people chasing after her? Clearly, Wei Yuan did not believe her claims.
"You’re hiding here just to avoid the people from the Purple Robe Pavilion, right?" Wei Yuan said.
"I have deep feelings for you; why must you expose me?" Yang Ying said mysteriously. Gu Jing heard her clearly as well. Wei Yuan felt her hand on his shoulder slowly moving towards his face; this woman truly had the qualities of a seductress!
"My impression of you is not like this. Since you are sincerely seeking death, I will generously grant your wish. How heroic you sounded when you said that!" Wei Yuan teased.
Yang Ying still maintained her flirtatious smile: "No matter how strong and capable a woman is, there will be times when she feels weak and needs a man's protection. Don't you like me like this? Or do you think I'm not worthy of you?"
"I certainly don’t want to get involved with a bunch of desperate people just for a fleeting romance, being chased at night and fearing for my life—I’m afraid of death too!" Wei Yuan replied.
"You know how it is, understanding is key! I'm just tired of this life, that's why I'm hiding here. Can you just turn a blind eye and let me be? Whatever you want me to do, I'll do it," Yang Ying said, a hint of blush unexpectedly appearing on her face.
"I'll tell you, I've already caused trouble for the fat guy's shop once. I don't want a second time. If someone comes looking for you again, you might as well just kill yourself!" Wei Yuan showed no mercy.
"Ugh, why do you have to say such ominous things? Do you really want me to die?" Yang Ying always made sure Gu Jing heard her whenever she spoke like this, fearing he wouldn't suspect their relationship.
Wei Yuan, although maintaining his composure, was actually shaken by her charm. Unlike those actresses who feigned allure, Yang Ying's natural voice combined with her captivating face always sparked the imagination.
After addressing all the issues, Wei Yuan could only temporarily set aside her matters. He thought the same as Yang Ying; this place was already sparsely populated. As long as she didn't run around, the people from Purple Robe Pavilion weren't like the government issuing wanted notices. It wouldn't be easy for them to find Yang Ying anytime soon.
After putting that aside, Wei Yuan stayed there for the entire morning and then treated the two to lunch. However, when he was about to leave, he noticed Yang Ying was still following him.
"What are you still doing with me?"
Working at Gu Jing's shop had almost no rules, so after lunch, they could wander around freely. This was how it was when Wei Yuan worked for him, and now with the alluring beauty Yang Ying around, Gu Jing naturally had no reason to refuse her.
Yang Ying explained, "Didn't you stay in his shop for a week? You should know that the attic is hardly livable!"
Wei Yuan replied with confusion, "Even so, what does following me mean?"
"Going home with you!" Yang Ying gave an answer that would make many men’s hearts race.
Wei Yuan responded, "I already have a woman living in my rented apartment."
Originally, Wei Yuan referred to his roommate Han Ling, but he suddenly realized from Yang Ying's expression that she must have misunderstood. However, this was better; it provided a good excuse. Unexpectedly, Yang Ying said very straightforwardly, "Don't worry, I will pay rent if I stay with you. Besides, I have poor hearing, so you don't have to worry about me overhearing any bad things you do."
She followed Wei Yuan closely like an unshakeable burden. Helplessly, he walked to a spot not far from his rented house and temporarily left the handcart and the pile of old books and tapes at a nearby grocery store. Then he told Yang Ying, "Wait for me here; I need to use the restroom."
Using a trick to escape, Wei Yuan saw that Yang Ying did not follow him. After passing through an alley, he quickly took off running. After running several streets, when he finally stopped to catch his breath, he found Yang Ying standing in front of him again. With a surprised expression, Wei Yuan stared at her ample chest and said, "Are you even human? Carrying such a heavy burden, I ran several streets and you caught up with me in no time. You might as well join the Olympics!"
Yang Ying was unfazed by his words: "Stop talking nonsense. Are you trying to shake me off?"
Yang Ying seemed unaware of the ambiguity in her statement; it was something she blurted out in her moment of urgency. To escape the awkwardness, Wei Yuan quickly replied, "I just suddenly remembered I have something to do. I'm planning to check out the Antique Market; you're not interested in that, are you?"
Wei Yuan thought girls generally weren't interested in such things, but unexpectedly, Yang Ying had no choice but to follow him if she wanted to find a place to stay. It was better than staying in the attic of the Video Store feeding rats.
At that moment, under Wei Yuan's lead, they arrived at Antique Street in Jinghai City. There were no large shops; instead, there were many casually placed stalls. As he looked around, Wei Yuan's mind began to activate the Silver-gray Mist sensing ability. During his last experience helping Lan Xue repair an Amulet, he accidentally discovered that some items contained Spiritual Energy that resonated with his Restorative Power and could be absorbed for his use.
Suddenly opening the Mist-like Space in his mind, Wei Yuan felt a wave of pressure. The antiques around him didn't boast a long history, but their sheer number was overwhelming for him at that moment. While he was busy trying to consolidate the Mist-like Space, he noticed that there was a dense concentration of Spiritual Energy right ahead of him, which instantly drew his attention…
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