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667: Chapter 80: Once Upon a Time 667: Chapter 80: Once Upon a Time After receiving the assurance from the ‘Little Dragon Lord’, the two Greedy Wolf Tribe warriors finally felt more at ease.

In the eyes of these two warriors from the Greedy Wolf Tribe, the ‘Little Dragon Lord’ must have an extremely close relationship with Master Long.

Since this ‘Little Dragon Lord’ agreed, it means that the true dragon of China will not refuse this matter either.

The ‘Little Dragon Lord’…

After Long Xiruo prescribed some medicine for the two warriors of the Greedy Wolf Clan, they were arranged to rest with another healer, and then took Mo Xiaofei to her office.

Mo Xiaofei initially thought Long Xiruo planned to scold him a bit, so he was mentally prepared early on.

Unexpectedly, Long Xiruo said directly, “Xiaofei, from now on, change your training mode.” “What?”

Long Xiruo said matter-of-factly, “Your next practice is to find the Purple Star Young Master from the Greedy Wolf Tribe in this city.” “Huh?”

Long Xiruo didn’t give Mo Xiaofei any room to voice his opinion, directly handed him a self-portrait of the Purple Star Young Master obtained from the two Greedy Wolf Tribe warriors, and said to Mo Xiaofei, “Just use this portrait to find him.

Listen, your super power, to put it simply, is a general-purpose form of telekinesis, not particularly strong in any direction, but it means you can become strong in any direction.

Finding people is also a great way to train.”

Although that might be true…

Mo Xiaofei looked at the self-portrait given by this little teacher—wasn’t it because this self-portrait was done in a soul painting style…

Those two warriors of the Greedy Wolf Tribe might really be soul painters…

How am I supposed to find him like this!!! “Ahem.” At this moment, Long Xiruo said seriously, “Xiaofei, as my student, although it can’t be made public, you must not disgrace the prestige of our sect…

So work hard and remember that!”

It’s not even made public…

How does it affect anything?

Mo Xiaofei sighed and curiously asked, “By the way, teacher, do we really have a sect?

May I ask which sect it is?” “The sect…

The full name of the sect is too long, I’m afraid you won’t remember.” Long Xiruo said with semblance of seriousness, “Let’s just call it, Ling…” “Ling?”

Long Xiruo glanced at the office bookshelf and, finding nothing suitable, simply said, “Ling…

Sect!”

Ling… tablet???

Teacher…

Is this really okay? “That’s right, Ling Sect!

From now on, you’re the first disciple of the Ling Sect!” “I…

I’ll go out and find someone first.” … …

In the pottery classroom, soft music was playing.

On the rotary wheel, a lump of gray-white clay was being stretched, forming the shape of a simple vase embryo.

The hands could freely control the shape of this clay embryo, at will, like a creator.

This was what initially attracted Hou Chen Yuhuan to become a potter.

Unsure what he was thinking, Hou Chen Yuhuan suddenly heard a student say, “Teacher, your clay embryo is ruined.”

Startled, Hou Chen Yuhuan’s hands trembled, and the clay embryo that could have been salvaged suddenly turned into a messy lump.

Looking at it, Hou Chen Yuhuan shut down the rotary wheel in a daze.

At this moment, the ladies’ group of students all looked at him puzzled…

It was the first time this had happened. “Teacher, are you feeling unwell?” A curious lady student asked.

Indeed, Hou Chen Yuhuan looked somewhat off today, perhaps due to not sleeping well, and often seemed distracted.

Hearing this, Hou Chen Yuhuan shook his head apologetically, saying, “I’m sorry everyone, I’m a bit out of it today.

But don’t worry, today’s class won’t count, and I’ll give you all an extra session another time.” “Teacher, it’s not about the class; it’s you…

What happened?” The lady students were always quite gossipy, “Did you have a fight with your husband?

It’s okay, tell us all about it, I argue with mine every day too!” “Exactly!

Mine as well, always shouting for no reason, so annoying!

But couples never hold grudges, it’ll be fine in a few days!” “Yes, yes!

Teacher, why don’t we skip class today and take you out for some fun?

I know a great place!

Guaranteed to satisfy you!” “No need, I’m fine, thank you all for your concern.” Hou Chen Yuhuan shook his head.

But she didn’t expect that the enthusiasm of these ladies far exceeded her expectations, and suddenly, they threw down what they were holding, cleaned up quickly, and dragged her, saying, “Teacher Hou Chen, let’s take you out to relax!” “Ah?

Really, there’s no need!” “It’s fine!

Lady Zhang knows someone, let’s go for a spa first, then have a good meal!

If we’re going to have fun, let’s go all out, don’t say anything!

At the very least, let your husband worry a bit!”

Will he worry…?

Hou Chen Yuhuan’s body stiffened slightly, thoughts in disarray…

Then she let the group of lady students drag her out of the pottery classroom. …

On a treadmill in the gym, someone was sweating profusely.

If someone got close, they would be quite surprised at whether this man on the treadmill was provoked by something…

An incline of 8, and a speed of 15.

Zhu Maolin also didn’t return to the company today…

In fact, after encountering Hou Chen Yuhuan in the cemetery and bringing up the divorce matter yesterday during the day, he didn’t go home that night either, simply finding a hotel to get through the night.

He was waiting for a response.

If his wife didn’t look into his eyes and nod directly, then whatever he said didn’t count…

In fact, it was the same for him.

Married couples share destinies.

His heart felt ready to explode, this extreme running gradually draining his energy. “You’re amazing!”

A young girl in sportswear, with a fit body and a ponytail, came to a treadmill next to him, looking at Zhu Maolin with admiring eyes.

He panted, choosing to stop at this moment, starting to walk slowly, just glancing at her briefly.

The girl, seemingly familiar with talking to men, didn’t mind the coldness, smiling with dimples, “Handsome, I just got here, heard it’s best not to start too fast on this…

I don’t know, can you teach me?” “There’s a coach over there.” Zhu Maolin indicated with his eyes, then directly got off the treadmill.

The girl, seeing Zhu Maolin not showing the slightest interest, sneered coldly after he left, muttering, “Maybe muscular but impotent…”

Zhu Maolin heard it but didn’t stop, just took a simple shower in the gym’s shower room…

When he came out, he saw the girl already chatting and laughing with another man.

She cast a proud glance his way.

Zhu Maolin still didn’t respond, walking boldly out of the gym. “Do you know him?” The man talking with the girl asked curiously. “No, knowing him is useless.” The girl shrugged.

The man chuckled, “That’s a pity.

That guy is a celebrity in the advertising world, creates many amazing ads.

Some even call him the advertising hierarch here!

Knowing him would’ve been better than knowing me, just a photographer.” “Is… is that so.” The girl dryly laughed…

She could only laugh dryly, “But you’re good too, I’m not that kind of person!”

Had I known…

I would’ve tried harder to chat you up! “You’re really nice,” the man chuckled. …

Stepping out of the gym, Zhu Maolin rubbed his temples and wandered aimlessly down the street.

He bought a pack of cigarettes from a convenience store.

Just as he was about to light up, he hesitated. ——Don’t smoke!

Didn’t we agree you’d quit?

We said we’d have a child!

These words… still echoed in his ears.

Zhu Maolin fiddled with the cigarette for a while, then haphazardly shoved it back into the box and looked around.

He seemed a bit flustered until he spotted a trash can nearby.

He walked over quickly and tossed it in.

As if that could somehow ease his mind. “Wow!

What a waste!

Manager, throwing away cigarettes like that is just burning money!”

At the same time, Zhu Maolin heard a voice.

He turned around and saw a huge… a huge pink rabbit!

A rabbit the size of a person! “Who are you?” Zhu Maolin frowned…

The voice sounded like a woman’s, but he couldn’t figure out who it was with that rabbit head on.

It must be someone he knew or knew him, or they wouldn’t speak in such a familiar tone. “It’s me!”

She removed the rabbit head, revealing a small head popping out from the massive rabbit body.

Her face was flushed, hair sticking to her cheeks, drenched in sweat, yet she seemed particularly spirited. “Xiao Lu?” Zhu Maolin was surprised, surprised to bump into this girl again, “You… what are you doing here?”

By now, it had been the third time he ran into this girl in just a few days—it didn’t seem like this time she had planned to be here.

She must’ve been there for quite a while, otherwise she wouldn’t be so soaked. “I’m working part-time!” Xiao Lu laughed.

This time Zhu Maolin noticed that when Xiao Lu smiled, she revealed a small canine tooth.

Her eyes were still clear and bright, like an unpolished gemstone. “Part-time?”

Xiao Lu nodded matter-of-factly, “Yeah, if I don’t work, I can’t pay back my debts.

I don’t want those people coming for me again.

Plus, this job isn’t bad; even though I have to wear this thing… but it pays 25 yuan per hour!” “How long have you been standing here?” Zhu Maolin glanced behind Xiao Lu.

In front was a large hotpot restaurant chain, where several others dressed in furry rabbit suits stood scattered around, besides Xiao Lu. “Not long… a few hours maybe.” Xiao Lu tilted her head, looking at Zhu Maolin, “Manager, why are you here?”

Zhu Maolin suddenly didn’t know how to answer Xiao Lu’s question.

But Xiao Lu said, “I know!

Manager, you must be out gathering inspiration for your work, right?” “Sort of.” Zhu Maolin nodded.

He always felt that this girl could somehow… or perhaps just make him feel relaxed—was it her vibrant demeanor… or something else? “Hey!

You over there, aren’t you going to work?

I hired you to do a job, not stand in the street chatting with acquaintances!”

A middle-aged woman in a suit came out from the hotpot restaurant, looking displeased.

Xiao Lu, scared, quickly said to Zhu Maolin, “Sorry, Manager, I can’t talk anymore!

Otherwise, I’ll lose my pay for today and my work will be for nothing!”

With that, she hurriedly put on her helmet and started handing out flyers… looking clumsy in her rabbit suit, wobbling as she walked.

As Zhu Maolin watched, he couldn’t help but smile… feeling genuinely relaxed.

Perhaps it was because this girl didn’t have many hidden agendas and was really trying to get by in this society…

He thought for a while and then walked into the hotpot restaurant.

Soon after, the middle-aged woman who had just scolded Xiao Lu came back to her and said, “You don’t need to work anymore.” “Why?” Xiao Lu took off her helmet, looking worried, and apologized, “I won’t talk to people anymore!

I don’t dare to!” “It’s not that!” The woman looked Xiao Lu up and down, shaking her head, “That gentleman just now is a friend of our boss.

He wants you to join him for a meal.

Our boss said your part-time pay will still be counted!”

Xiao Lu instinctively looked over at the hotpot restaurant and saw Zhu Maolin waving at her from a table by the window, signaling her to come over.

She only relaxed a little then and walked over nervously…

When Xiao Lu reached Zhu Maolin, she curiously asked, “Manager, do you know the owner of this place?”

Zhu Maolin casually replied, “Not really friends, just a former client.

I once did advertising for this hotpot chain.” “That’s really something!” Xiao Lu blinked her eyes.

Zhu Maolin was stunned for a moment and suddenly said, “Why don’t you go change your clothes first?” “Huh?” Xiao Lu thought for a moment and said, “No need, right?

If that manager asks me to hand out flyers again, it’d be a hassle to change back.” “Up to you, if it’s not inconvenient for you.” Zhu Maolin smiled.

Seeing someone eat hotpot in such attire was a first for him…

But if it were this girl, it somehow seemed to be quite natural—except for the odd glances from people around. “I…

I think I’ll go change,” Xiao Lu said, lowering her head, perhaps realizing the curious stares of surrounding customers. “Go ahead.” Zhu Maolin nodded.

Until Xiao Lu returned, his mood was unusually good…

As if he’d forgotten a lot of things. “Manager, why did you suddenly ask me to join you for a meal?” Xiao Lu pondered as she looked at Zhu Maolin.

Zhu Maolin calmly said, “If I said my mood has been off lately, but for some reason, seeing you makes me inexplicably relaxed, so I thought you could accompany me a bit, would you believe it?”

Xiao Lu hesitated and then shrank her neck, “Um…

Manager Zhu, I’m really grateful for your help, but… but I’m not what you think, there are some things I won’t do.” “It’s fine, just join me for a meal.” Zhu Maolin said nonchalantly, “Last time, it wouldn’t be fair to settle things with just a cup of instant noodles.”

Xiao Lu then chuckled, “Manager, you know how to joke too!”

Zhu Maolin looked out the window, calmly saying, “I haven’t laughed in a long time.”

She… she probably hasn’t either. … ——Do you remember when I promised to tell you jokes every day to lull you to sleep?