Chapter 3: Excuses
--- Chapter 3 ---
Baek Ain stared at Ya Fei with an overwhelmed look, peeking into his hand and seeing the piece of red cloth that was supposedly her panties.
'I don't know if I was lucky or not.' He was speechless inside because the Sign-In reward was so fucking random.
Breathing calmly, Baek Ain bent his body to 90 degrees and shouted, "I-It's a misunderstanding, lady!"
"I was lost in this place and accidentally found this cloth *cough!* lying in the garden."
Baek Ain isn't lying because the system technically and accidentally gives him Ya Fei's panties from the garden's sign-in.
"H-Hand it over first." Yafei stretched her slender hand to him.
Baek Ain nodded and quietly gave the red cloth to Ya Fei, retreating a few feet away from her. Ye Fei inspected the red panties and faked a cough.
"Ehem."
There is no mistake.
This red cloth is hers.
Even though Ya Fei is a dignified businesswoman, she never experienced something like this. Well, no one would dare to lay their hand on her body.
She looked at the obviously clueless teenager and believed he wasn't lying because, with his 7th Stars Dou Disciple Cultivation, he shouldn't be able to pass through the Auction House's defense. More so, sneaking into her room.
How embarrassing, The Miteer Auction House was "actually." broken in by someone.
"Um, lady. Can I leave?" Beak Ain suddenly asked, portraying a terrified mob character.
"Go. Don't ever show your face again." Yafei replied calmly. She was kind for letting him go, as other people will get eliminated upon doing something like this.
Baek Ain hurriedly ran away from the garden, but Ya Fei suddenly frowned when seeing his well-developed arm and back. Those aren't something stray youngsters should have.
"Wait." Her voice echoed in the garden.
Baek Ain's steps halted abruptly.
"If you ever told someone about this matter. I'll send someone to eliminate you. Understand?"
"Y-Yes."
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"I-It's Baek Ain."
'Hmm? What a unique name.' Yafei's blue eyes brightened in curiosity.
"You can go now."
Unknown to Baek Ain, he has made quite a unique impression in Ya Fei's mind. Their first meeting is somewhat hard to forget and memorable.
"Shadow Guard, watch that kid for me. He might have potential." Yafei said while storing the panties back in her storage ring.
"Yes, my lady." A black shadow followed Baek Ain.
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As Ya Fei let him away, Baek Ain hurriedly escaped from the garden and stepped away from the Auction House. He sighed inside and felt someone following him.
It was a gut feeling, but he trusted it.
'Open map.'
'Aih, that woman...' Baek Ain is staring at the thin air for other people.
Nevertheless, Beak Ain could see a glowing blue dot on the system's map, which alarmed his survival instinct. This guy is hidden from the naked eye as he couldn't see nor sense him.
He's self-taught himself by using several novel references.
It's rough, but he is somehow able to do it.
"Ugh, what should I do?" Beak Ain is in a dilemma.
He could have stolen Xiao Yan's spatial ring, where the Alchemist Saint resides, to gain Terminal Blaze/Flame Mantra. And An outstanding Dou Qi Training Method coupled with his Golden Crow's blessing.
Unfortunately, getting to Xiao Yan is impossible right now.
And the Alchemist Saint most likely killed him upon getting the spatial ring.
"What a sad mob life."
[Ding! A mission issued]
[Name: Courting Death with a Spar]
[Objective: Have a spar with Gu Xun'er(0/1)]
[Time Limit: 12 Hours]
[Reward: One-Third of the Record of the Burning World]
"..." Baek Ain.
"Well, shit."
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Gu Xun'er happily hummed while walking along Xiao Yan, staring at him with a lovely gaze. They are going to the market and hoping to get a Monster Core of Wood Element Beast.
'I could get the monster core easily, but spending time with Big Brother Xiao Yan is fun.' Gu Xun'er thought to herself.
When they arrived at a quiet street, a young man of their age suddenly appeared before them.
"Xiao Xun'er! I challenged you to a spar!"
Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er frowned, 'who the hell is this guy?'
Xiao Yan wouldn't remember a mob character.
However, Gu Xun'er remembered even a nameless lackey like Baek Ain because he used to bully Xiao Yan. Her face instantly turned cold.
"Just ignore him, Xun'er. Let's go." Xiao Yan huffed confidently, knowing this guy isn't worth their time.
Then, a green gem appeared on the young man's hand.
"If you agree, I'll give you this wood element beast core." It's a 1-star beast core with the wood element, which is what Xiao Yan needed to refine medicine with his teacher's help.
"I only want to spar." Baek Ain lifted his hand helplessly. "There is no ulterior motive or anything."
He wasted his hard-earned money on this core, so Gu Xun'er. Please accept this spar's request.
"Xiao Ge, I'll do it." Gu Xun'er walked forward.
Xiao Yan knew she was strong and couldn't help but pity this random guy on the street. 'Is he trying to attract Xun'er? No, Xun'er wouldn't be interested in this plain-looking guy.' He thought while crossing his arm.
Baek Ain smiled and said, "Thank you."
Baek Ain and Gu Xun'er stood against each other with a 10-meter gap, observing the opponent differently.
Gu Xun'er thought Baek Ain was weak.
Meanwhile, Baek Ain observed her with a calm gaze.
Xiao Yan posed as the referee and shouted, "Start!"
