met free 467. Purchase of jade hairpins
467. Purchase of jade hairpins
After leaving the tavern, Xiao Yan and his group leisurely went to Wanbaoge to pay off Mu Qingluan's "debt".
Despite its name, Wanbaoge is actually a shop primarily catering to the female VIPs of Shengdan City. Even Xiao Yan was stunned by the hundreds of dazzling jewelry pieces displayed on the sandalwood shelves as soon as he entered. It's safe to say this shop has an exceptionally targeted customer base.
Moreover, the owner of this shop must have put a lot of thought into it. Although there are many pieces of jewelry, they don't feel vulgar at all. Instead, they each have their own unique characteristics.
Faced with a dazzling array of jewelry, Xiao Yan didn't rush to pay for Mu Qingluan's jewelry. After all, he had noticed Xiao Yixian's fondness for hairpins. Finally, he picked up a jade hairpin that shimmered with a pale blue light and handed it to Xiao Yixian: "Take a look, do you like it?"
Little Fairy Doctor was slightly taken aback when she saw the jade hairpin, but then she didn't comment on its quality. Instead, she smiled gently and said, "Put it in for me."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan carefully inserted the jade hairpin into Little Fairy Doctor's hair. However, despite his best efforts, the hairpin was still slightly crooked. As Little Fairy Doctor's soul power stirred, the jade hairpin emitted a subtle light.
Seeing this scene, Qinglin looked at Xiaoyixian with an envy that was not easily noticed. Her fingertips were also rolled up in her sleeves. Because of her background, she always carefully hid her longing for a better life in front of Xiao Yan.
"This radiance doesn't suit you quite well," Xiao Yan commented, looking at Little Fairy Doctor. Little Fairy Doctor's usual attire was simple and elegant, and the radiance on the hairpin, activated by her soul power, was rather overpowering.
"Is there a way to prevent the hairpin's luster from being too noticeable?"
The shopkeeper, who had already recognized Xiao Yan's identity, waited attentively and immediately explained, "Master Xiao Yan, the special thing about this jade hairpin is its radiance; once that's removed, it's nothing special."
"What do you think?" Xiao Yan asked Little Fairy Doctor.
"I really don't like these things, so it's better to not have them."
Xiao Yan nodded. Although Little Fairy Doctor didn't usually use her soul power, it was unnecessary for this thing to suddenly emit light, even during battle. He then whispered a few words to the shopkeeper and waited to the side.
Seeing that he still had to wait, Lei Jingxiao yawned in boredom. He muttered, "Didn't you promise to buy me a gift? Where's my stuff?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan and the others chuckled knowingly. Xiao Yan generously replied, "Whatever you've got your eye on, I'll buy it for you. I've been thinking for a long time but still can't figure out what you're missing."
At this point, Lei Jingxiao frowned, because he was born into the Lei Clan and had a very special identity. From childhood to adulthood, he never seemed to feel that he needed anything and couldn't get it, so when Xiao Yan mentioned it, he couldn't immediately respond.
"Hiss..." After pondering repeatedly, Lei Jingxiao finally managed to come up with an answer, not wanting to keep Xiao Yan waiting in vain: "That thing on the hairpin is very interesting, I want one too!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan and the others burst out laughing. Lei Jingxiao's answer truly highlighted that he had lacked nothing since childhood, so what he racked his brains to come up with was so simple.
Xiao Yan naturally wouldn't refuse Lei Jingxiao's request at this moment. He bent his palm and inhaled, and a hairpin that was originally on the shelf was now in his hand. Then, a purplish-red flame rose up and melted the metal completely, leaving only the round and translucent hairpin itself.
"Here, keep it safe." Xiao Yan's fire control skills were naturally superb, and he easily and perfectly removed the bead. Lei Jingxiao also took a look at it with great interest.
"Thank you, Big Brother!" Xiao Yan's feat last time had impressed most people in Saint Pill City, including Lei Jingxiao. If it were simply a matter of overwhelming strength, Lei Jingxiao wouldn't find it particularly strange, since there were far too many young people in the Lei Clan with extraordinary strength; Xiao Yan being among them would seem quite ordinary.
However, Xiao Yan, with strength inferior to his own, accomplished many things that Lei Jingxiao was completely unable to do, which Lei Jingxiao greatly admired. Because the more he learned about Xiao Yan, the more he felt that even if they were truly of equal strength, he probably wouldn't be Xiao Yan's match.
So, regarding the previous agreement to have Xiao Yan call him "elder brother," Lei Jingxiao could finally say it with a clear conscience. Of course, he still had a good thought in mind: Xiao Yan was several years older than him, so what was wrong with calling him "elder brother"?
While the group was laughing and joking, the shopkeeper returned the modified hairpin to Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan naturally fastened the light blue hairpin to Little Fairy Doctor's hair, and after looking it over, he finally nodded in satisfaction with his work.
Then Xiao Yan turned around and came to Qing Lin. Looking at Qing Lin carefully, Xiao Yan realized that Qing Lin, who had always stayed by his side like a little girl, was no shorter than him.
Xiao Yan also smiled and said, "Qing Lin, lower your head."
"Ah? Okay..."
Qinglin obeyed instinctively, but suddenly felt a slight weight in her hair. Then Xiao Yan inserted the last green hairpin into Qinglin's hair.
"Young master, what's wrong...?"
As Qinglin gently stroked her hair, she clearly noticed the object in her hair, and then her hair trembled slightly. Even though countless people had told Qinglin that she was not of lowly status, she always felt that she did not deserve Xiao Yan's care, while Xiao Yan had clearly never forgotten her.
Qing Lin felt Xiao Yan's presence so close that she couldn't control her emotions. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she lowered her head in a panic. However, Xiao Yan saw all of this.
Xiao Yan subtly shielded Mu Qingluan behind him, then asked her, "Junior Sister, where are you planning to take us next?"
Among Xiao Yan and his companions, Mu Qingluan was the one who knew Saint Pill City best. According to Mu Qingluan, the four of them were simply too talented; if she were to spend every day with them, the sense of disparity would drive her crazy. Therefore, she naturally needed to find ways to relax. She had long heard of Saint Pill City, so she took a proper break in October and thoroughly explored the city. As for her strength, Mu Qingluan firmly believed that her senior brother would never abandon her.
"It's in the west of the city! I heard there's a spectacular fireworks show tonight!" Mu Qingluan said excitedly.