Stockpiling for an Exiled General Through My Store's Back Door

Chapter 203: Chapter 203: Can the Disguise Technique Make You Taller?

Moreover, constrained by their knowledge, technological development, and living environment a thousand years ago, the ancients’ understanding of the world differed vastly from that of modern people. This cognitive gap meant they could not possibly imagine how Makeup Technique could achieve such realistic effects on a person’s face. Because of this, Makeup Technique could firmly take root in this ancient era without being easily seen through.

At that time, if people noticed anything unusual about someone’s appearance, they would often assume the person was wearing a Human Skin Mask to pull off a Disguise Technique. Normally, they would reach out and peel at the jawline. If a mask was actually worn, there would undoubtedly be a noticeable edge or seam in that area. However, Makeup Technique was entirely different. No matter how hard someone tugged or pulled, they would never find a single flaw.

Despite the magical effects of Makeup Technique, one still had to act with caution. In particular, one had to avoid letting others pinch or rub their face at will. After all, if someone grabbed their cheeks, wouldn’t the person’s hands be covered in cosmetic residue? If that happened, the meticulously crafted makeup would be completely ruined! Therefore, while enjoying the convenience brought by Makeup Technique, one always had to stay vigilant.

Upon hearing Hua Buwan’s detailed and logical explanation, the doubts in Xu Panqing, Ling Qianfan, and Ling Yunge’s hearts vanished into thin air. Immediately overwhelmed by uncontrollable excitement, they eagerly surged forward and surrounded Hua Buwan.

Unable to contain his thrill, Ling Qianfan was the first to speak. ”Sister Wan, I never expected your Disguise Technique to be so masterful! Could you give me a disguise too? If possible, can you turn me into a dashingly handsome man? Or at the very least, could you help me look a little taller?”

As he said this, Ling Qianfan couldn’t help but look down at his own legs, a trace of helplessness and frustration showing on his face. Up until now, his height still hadn’t shot up. Every time he stood next to his second older brother, the full-head difference in stature made him feel incredibly stifled. Furthermore, watching his younger sister Ling Yunge nearly catch up to his height made him panic. If even his sister grew taller than him, wouldn’t he become the absolute shortest in the family?

As soon as Ling Qianfan finished speaking, the group erupted into laughter. They were in stitches over his innocent words. Even the usually reserved Xu Panqing couldn’t help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

Standing to the side, Ling Yunge couldn’t resist looking Ling Qianfan up and down to assess his height. Although they were currently enduring a grueling exile, she faintly sensed that she had grown a tiny bit. The increase wasn’t significant, so it was hard to notice without careful observation. Ling Qianfan, on the other hand, hadn’t grown a single bit. That was exactly why he was able to acutely detect the subtle changes in her height.

Ling Yunge had once heard her mother mention that her third older brother, Ling Qianfan, had not yet become a true, full-grown man because his body still had room to develop and grow taller.

There was another point Xu Panqing hadn’t told Ling Yunge about—a certain unavoidable physical phenomenon that marked a boy’s growth into manhood.