66: Chapter 66 A Chance Encounter Leads to Friendship (Happy Chinese New Year)

"Whoa! Awesome!"

"Nice! Incredible!"

"It's the first time I've seen the Young Lord of the Wolf Demon Clan take such a huge loss while hitting on a girl... Hahaha!"

...

The diners clapped and cheered, with a few playful jeers mixed in from time to time.

Leng Xiaoyue sighed, not feeling any resentment toward the mockers despite the damage to his prestige as Young Lord.

After all, the Yao Race admired the strong. Besides, a loss was a loss; Leng Xiaoyue could afford to lose gracefully.

Seeing the youth admit defeat, Xing Yaoyan withdrew all the Power Of Will within her body.

As the golden light dissipated, she patted the youth's shoulder with a teasing expression.

"So, how about it, little brother..."

Her movements were natural and fluid, not looking at all like someone who had just taken a hit containing Tier 3 Demonic Power.

The reason was that after Xing Yaoyan absorbed the Demonic Power from Leng Xiaoyue, she used her Power Of Will to analyze the Innate Talent contained within and prepared a defense against it.

When Leng Xiaoyue activated 'Moon Chasing,' she indeed hadn't reacted in time and took the heavy blow head-on.

However, at the very moment before she was about to faint, she used the absorbed Demonic Power to activate 'Moon Chasing,' allowing her to reappear behind the youth while her own condition reverted to her uninjured state from a second ago.

Unfortunately, the Demonic Power was instantly depleted after activating 'Moon Chasing.'

If there had been even a little left, she would have definitely replaced one of her two previously stored Superpowers with this even more Heaven-Defying Innate Talent.

"I give in. From now on, you're my big sister..."

Leng Xiaoyue was someone who knew when to yield; since he couldn't win, he'd accept it for now and work hard to get his revenge later.

However, as the loser, he had to have the awareness of a loser, such as—recognizing her as his sister?

In Leng Xiaoyue's subconscious, the winner of a duel could make the loser do anything that didn't violate their principles.

Since this White Wolf Girl had just called him 'little brother,' he would just go along with it...

"No, I called you that because back in my world, calling someone 'little brother' is a sarcastic catchphrase, not because I actually want you as a brother..."

Before Xing Yaoyan could speak, Ying Linglong, who had been watching from the side, walked up to Leng Xiaoyue with her head held high.

"Hmph... I told you my Sister Yan was strong, but you just wouldn't believe me. Also, I'm the first sister she recognized, so by seniority, you have to call me Sister Ying."

"Beat it. You can't even beat me, so stay out of this."

Leng Xiaoyue didn't even spare the bratty girl a glance, his mind still replaying the battle with Xing Yaoyan.

"I'll just call you Sister Yan then... Can I ask which branch of the Wolf Demon Clan you belong to? And what is the name of your Innate Talent?"

"Uh..."

Xing Yaoyan hadn't expected the youth to still be so curious about her racial identity.

In her haste, she made it up as she spoke.

"Me... my race... actually, I'm not from the Wolf Demon Clan of the Kingdom of Myriad Demons. I'm a wolf demon from a secluded place within the Land of Destruction. As for my Innate Talent... it's called 'Star Swallower'."

"'Star Swallower,' 'Star Swallower'... that name is actually more domineering than my Moon Chasing!" Leng Xiaoyue suddenly became excited.

Hearing his words, the corner of Xing Yaoyan's mouth twitched.

She hadn't expected that despite his refined-scoundrel appearance, he was actually quite a chuunibyou at heart...

"Alright, Sister Yan, I accept my loss. I'll cover the bill for your meal here today!"

With that, he walked straight to the front desk and booked a private room.

Once everyone was seated, he didn't waste time. He tossed the menu to Xing Yaoyan and the others, then leaned back and activated a Yao Race secret technique to recover his Demonic Power.

An unknown amount of time passed...

Leng Xiaoyue let out a long breath.

"As expected, fighting a powerhouse is the best way to activate one's Bloodline."

His Demonic Power had recovered, and its quality was even better than before.

He silently thanked the White Wolf Girl in his heart.

He opened his eyes and was immediately met with a sight that shattered his worldview...

Several tall stacks of plates were piled in front of the White Wolf Girl, towering three heads higher than she was.

Meanwhile, she was still vigorously devouring a massive bowl of fried rice, looking like she was about to finish it off...

The most terrifying thing was that despite eating so much, her stomach only showed a slight bulge.

"Sister Yan, this..."

The cat-eared loli sitting next to Xing Yaoyan, who was looking at her with worship, was the first to notice him waking up.

She gently nudged the girl who was still focused on her meal, and only then did Xing Yaoyan snap out of the ocean of delicious food.

"Oh, you're awake... Sorry about that, I hadn't eaten in a long time, and the food here is just too good... I couldn't help myself, hehe..."

The White Wolf Girl smiled apologetically, with a few grains of rice stuck to the corner of her mouth, making her originally cool 'big sister' image look instantly adorable.

Leng Xiaoyue didn't say anything; he just silently pulled a large bag from his storage space and tried to weigh it in his hand.

"Um... do you not have enough money?"

"Are you full?"

Instead of answering Xing Yaoyan's question, Leng Xiaoyue asked one of his own.

"Mmh... wait..."

After finishing the rest of the fried rice in the bowl, Xing Yaoyan took a tissue and wiped her mouth.

"Alright..."

"Then in a moment, I'll count three, two, one, and you and Little Linglong follow me, Sister Yan."

"Hey! I'm not 'little'!" Ying Linglong protested.

"Three..."

Leng Xiaoyue ignored the bristling cat-eared loli.

He took a starting-run stance.

"Two..."

Demonic Power manifested around his body.

"Wait, what are you trying to do..."

Xing Yaoyan was dumbfounded.

Setting aside why the youth was in a running stance and using Demonic Power, the most important thing was...

"You're facing the wrong way, aren't you? The door is over there, hey!"

"One!"

There was no time for Xing Yaoyan to react.

The moment the word "one" fell, Leng Xiaoyue tossed the bag in his hand onto the floor and instantly sprinted forward at extreme speed.

Xing Yaoyan subconsciously grabbed Ying Linglong and followed close behind.

The next moment, the youth made a sudden leap.

As Xing Yaoyan jumped after him...

She was surprised to find herself in mid-air outside Juxian Restaurant.

"So you're actually dining and dashing!"

"Don't talk nonsense, Sister Yan, I paid!"

"If you paid, why are we running!"

"I'm afraid they'll think I didn't give enough."

"Is that for them to decide?!"

"Meow! I'm afraid of heights!"

...

The voices of the youth and girls gradually faded into the distance.

At this height, they certainly wouldn't be hurt by the fall.

"Hmm... as expected of the Saintess from the prophecy, she has added a bit of vitality to the originally lifeless Imperial City..."

In the room where Xing Yaoyan and the others had just eaten, Tushan Qing stood by the window with his hands behind his back, watching their receding figures.

"Your Majesty, the total is one million Spirit Crystals. Subtracting Leng Xiaoyue's ten thousand, there's still nine hundred and ninety thousand..."

"Eh?! Your Majesty! Where did you go?"

Just then, Tushan Qing's somewhat strained voice echoed in the private room.

"Ahem... go find Grand Councilor Sun and tell him there's a national expenditure that needs to be reimbursed..."