Super Strong Little Divine Farmer

Chapter 1755: Chapter 1756: Punishment

Shangguan Wan’er hastily lowered her head, not even daring to look at Lin Chen again.

Lin Chen, watching Shangguan Wan’er intentionally avoid eye contact, felt somewhat disappointed.

He sat a short distance away from Shangguan Wan’er, a hint of sadness on his face.

Could it be that she really wants to forget about me?

Perhaps we are truly destined but not fated to be together?

”Master, feeling down?” Xiao Shuai chuckled lightly in Lin Chen’s mind.

He knew all too well the story between Lin Chen and Shangguan Wan’er.

”Silly master, haven’t you thought about why she’s ignoring you?” Xiao Shuai reminded him.

As the saying goes, ”those involved can’t see clearly”; upon hearing Xiao Shuai’s words, Lin Chen’s eyes brightened.

Right, this is the dining hall, with countless eyes watching Shangguan Wan’er.

How foolish of me!

Lin Chen secretly scolded himself in his heart.

At this moment, Qiu Xiang had already served his breakfast and noticed Lin Chen staring idiotically at Shangguan Wan’er; she waved a hand in front of his face.

”Don’t overthink it; Wan’er can’t possibly marry a man.”

”Why?” Lin Chen asked.

Qiu Xiang sighed: ”Because she is the holy maiden of our Jade Maiden Peak.”

”What kind of rule is this? Holy maidens can’t marry?” Lin Chen complained.

”Hush, hush, keep it down. If this reaches the ears of the master, it will be terrible.”

There were still plenty of men in the dining hall, and their attention was all drawn to Shangguan Wan’er.

These men nearly forgot to eat, their greedy eyes fixed on Shangguan Wan’er.

Shangguan Wan’er was too beautiful; any man would be enamored by her.

At this moment, Li Feng had also collected his meal and walked over.

Seeing Lin Chen’s expression, Li Feng chuckled, ”Chen, there seems to be a story between you two, huh?”

Lin Chen rolled his eyes at Li Feng: ”Just eat your food.”

Although the breakfast was delicious, Lin Chen simply couldn’t eat.

Just then, a young man in white suddenly sat in front of Shangguan Wan’er.

Upon seeing this, Lin Chen frowned.

Everyone else also turned their gaze toward the young man in white.

”Miss Wan’er, my name is Yang Ming, the young master of Xianling Villa. Having the privilege to see your unparalleled beauty is worth losing ten years of my life. Could we perhaps be friends?”

Lin Chen raised his head and subtly shook it. This person had some courage, but he clearly didn’t understand Shangguan Wan’er at all.

Li Feng smiled and said, ”This kid indeed has some guts. With Miss Wan’er’s looks, most would only dare to admire from afar, already feeling inadequate. Yet, he dares to approach her; his courage is commendable.”

Indeed, Shangguan Wan’er’s expression was cold, treating the person like air.

Yang Ming was left aghast and extremely awkward.

His expression became somewhat ferocious as he coldly said, ”Miss Wan’er, though your beauty is breathtaking, must you be so aloof? When someone greets you, shouldn’t you respond? I’ve seen many pretty women but never encountered one as arrogant as you.”

This time Shangguan Wan’er finally put down her chopsticks, speaking lightly, ”Sorry, it’s not that Shangguan Wan’er is rude, but my master’s orders forbid me from associating with unfamiliar men. Otherwise, not only would I be punished, but you could also get implicated.”

Saying this, Shangguan Wan’er stood up, ready to leave.

Her voice, as clear as a nightingale, carried an icy edge.

This brought Lin Chen’s thoughts back to that night.

However, the Wan’er before him seemed entirely different from the one that night.

The Shangguan Wan’er of that night was like a girl-next-door, whereas today’s Wan’er was like a lofty princess, beyond reach.

”So it’s because of her master that Shangguan Wan’er pretends not to know me,” Lin Chen finally confirmed the reason for Wan’er’s indifference towards him.

”Foolish master, now you know, right? I just monitored briefly. The instant Shangguan Wan’er saw you, she was very excited; her heartbeat increased by dozens of beats. Such a heart rate change has only one reason: Shangguan Wan’er likes you.”

Lin Chen felt a surge of joy in his heart.

Yet Xiao Shuai quickly sprinkled cold water on him.

”Of course, this kind of liking is just a maiden’s admiration for a man and hasn’t reached the point where she would do anything for you. Whether it will get to that point depends on the master’s ability,” Xiao Shuai said with a laugh.

Lin Chen nodded, ”Xiao Shuai, your analysis is great; I really like it. I’ll turn Wan’er’s liking into true love for me.”

On the other side, Yang Ming apparently did not give up.

”Miss Wan’er, I think your master shouldn’t be so unreasonable. We are all adults. They shouldn’t strip you of your right to love and be loved. Why must holy maidens not associate with men?” Yang Ming said indignantly.

Shangguan Wan’er frowned: ”I’m sorry, that’s the rule of our Jade Maiden Peak, and my master’s order is not to be disobeyed. I’m full, goodbye.”

Saying this, Shangguan Wan’er stood up to leave.

”Then, I’m full too, let’s go together.” Yang Ming was like a sticky plaster, refusing to give up.

Shangguan Wan’er quickly walked past Lin Chen, unintentionally giving him a glance with her beautiful eyes.

Lin Chen gave her a faint smile, slightly lifting the corners of his mouth.

At this moment, Yang Ming also caught up.

Lin Chen’s foot suddenly extended.

Thud!

Pursuing Shangguan Wan’er, Yang Ming fell headlong into a heap, faceplanting on the ground.

”Damn, whose foot is it? Are you looking to die?” Yang Ming grumbled as he got up angrily.

But as he turned around, everyone else was busy eating.

Yang Ming’s gaze swept over Lin Chen. Since he had tripped near Lin Chen, the latter was the most suspicious.

Just as he was about to question Lin Chen, he suddenly felt unbearably itchy all over.

Soon, it felt as if countless bugs were crawling over him.

”Ah! Ah! It’s so uncomfortable!”

The look of pain on Yang Ming’s face was unmistakable as he scratched incessantly.

Seeing this scene, everyone inhaled sharply, recalling what Shangguan Wan’er had said earlier.

Could it be the rumored master had intervened?

Lin Chen clapped his hands: ”Alright, I’m full. Let’s go.”

Li Feng laughed to Lin Chen, ”Chen, you’re too mischievous, actually casting a spell on that guy. But rightly so—anyone who dares to target my sister-in-law deserves it.”

The dining hall echoed with agonizing cries, and those young men who had been fantasizing about Shangguan Wan’er were now fearful, glad they hadn’t insulted the holy maiden.

Qiu Xiang followed, saying, ”You’re too much trouble. Give me the antidote quickly.”

Li Feng smiled lightly, ”No rush, Qiu Xiang. Chen already held back; the sensation will only last three minutes.”

Sure enough, the cries of agony ceased swiftly.

But Yang Ming was already lying on the ground, breathing heavily.

The sensation he had just endured was unbearable.

From that moment, everyone learned of the legendary power of Shangguan Wan’er’s master, and they dared not disturb the holy maiden again.

Yet no one would ever suspect that the so-called master was actually Lin Chen’s handiwork.