295: Wang Han: Shi Niang, keep an eye on your man

When Li Mu arrived in Yang City, he saw Shi Niang's graceful figure from afar.

Li Mu was also stunned, not expecting to meet Shi Niang right there in the alley.

He was about to step forward quickly to greet her, but suddenly stopped.

Because Li Mu heard Shi Niang talking in a low voice with someone next to her.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Shi Niang's colleague, Wang Han.

Li Mu hesitated for a moment, ultimately deciding not to disturb them yet, but to stand quietly where he was and wait. However, he still overheard their conversation.

Although they were several meters apart, with Li Mu's keen hearing, he could still clearly hear every word Shi Niang and Wang Han said.

He heard a hint of anger in Wang Han's voice as she recounted her painful experience of just being dumped by her boyfriend to Shi Niang.

Shi Niang, on the other hand, listened patiently, occasionally patting Wang Han's shoulder gently to offer comfort.

From Wang Han's words, gestures, and facial expressions, although she appeared very annoyed, the faint sense of loss and anger in the depths of her eyes remained undeniable.

Li Mu couldn't help but feel a little surprised. Although he hadn't had much contact with Wang Han, he knew her to some extent—this woman had always been cheerful, uninhibited, and quite charming, never lacking in suitors.

He never expected that such a person would also have a time when she was dumped!

Li Mu shook his head, secretly thinking, “If I go out now, wouldn't the situation be very awkward?”

However, just as he was contemplating whether to leave, Shi Niang and Wang Han's conversation once again reached Li Mu's ears...

Wang Han, with an angry expression, said indignantly, “Damn it, I still can't swallow this Qi even now!”

Shi Niang looked at her, shook her head helplessly, chuckled softly, and comforted her, “Didn't you already prank call him?”

Wang Han frowned and sighed, “Yes, but I still feel particularly stifled inside...”

Shi Niang, of course, understood the grievances in her heart. The so-called beloved person, in the end, was nothing more than a fleeting passerby in someone else's life.

“The girl who answered the phone probably broke up with that scumbag too!” Wang Han mumbled.

“Who knows!” Shi Niang responded.

“I never thought I'd misjudge someone. I can't believe the person I liked turned out to be an ocean-level scumbag.” Wang Han laughed self-deprecatingly.

“You've met a strong opponent this time, hahaha~” Shi Niang teased.

“Get lost, even though I'm a bit fickle, I treat every relationship with all my heart, okay!” Wang Han retorted.

“Right, right, right, you just want to give those men a warm home, that's all.” Shi Niang chimed in with a smile.

“Exactly, exactly.”

As they spoke, the two exchanged a smile...

Li Mu had been silently listening to their conversation from the side until their topic came to an end, then he decided to reveal himself and walk over to Shi Niang and Wang Han.

When Shi Niang noticed Li Mu suddenly appearing before her, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a faint smile.

Li Mu, with a slight smile on his lips, greeted them, “Long time no see! Why are you two slacking off here?”

Shi Niang was slightly embarrassed, because it was still some time before work ended, and they had already run out to a beverage shop outside the company to chat and gossip.

She gave an awkward laugh, secretly relieved that Li Mu hadn't blamed her.

After all, she was slacking off at work and got caught red-handed by the boss.

Wang Han, however, seemed nonchalant, waving her hand casually and saying, “It's just leaving an hour early, no big deal. I don't care about that little bit of salary.”

After speaking, Wang Han glanced at Li Mu indifferently, then turned to Shi Niang and continued to tease, “Last time, Shi Niang was still mumbling that you wouldn't be able to visit her for a while, who knew you'd appear so quickly, it's truly caught me off guard, this cold dog food is directly thrown in my face.”

Upon hearing this, Shi Niang's face immediately flushed red. She shyly glanced at Li Mu, then, a little embarrassed, gently punched Wang Han and playfully chided, “Don't talk nonsense!”

Wang Han took the opportunity to catch Shi Niang's fist and deliberately exaggeratedly cried out, “Ouch, it hurts so much! Right, right, right, there's no dog food here, only full of love... I'm trying my best to savor it...”

Li Mu stood by, quietly enjoying the playful banter between Shi Niang and Wang Han, a warm smile always on his face, without interrupting their joyful atmosphere.

As the three chatted, Wang Han suddenly turned to Li Mu and asked curiously, “Li Mu, seriously, how long have you liked Shi Niang?”

Li Mu paused slightly, his gaze then falling on Shi Niang beside him. With a slight curl of his lips, he smiled and replied, “Hmm... probably about a hundred years!”

Li Mu secretly pondered, if he included the experiences in the virtual world, then it would indeed be exactly a hundred years.

Upon hearing this, Shi Niang's heart trembled.

Wang Han, on the other hand, was very surprised by Li Mu's eloquent and unrestrained words, thinking that this guy was truly good at talking!

He was simply glib and talked nonsense.

Compared to the two of them, Shi Niang just sat quietly on the side, listening, with a faint smile always on her face.

What? A hundred years?

That's simply nonsense!

Wang Han couldn't help but frown, a displeased expression on her face, and mumbled, “Hey, I never noticed you had such a glib side before.”

Immediately after, Wang Han turned her gaze to Shi Niang, teasing and reminding her with a half-smile, “Shi Niang, you really need to be more careful, don't let Li Mu's words fool you, otherwise, in the end, he might even gnaw you clean, bones and all.”

Shi Niang gently shook her head, her gaze slowly shifting to Li Mu, a faint smile gracing her lips.

She softly said, “I believe he has liked me for a full hundred years, and perhaps I have liked him for a hundred years too!”

After hearing Shi Niang's words, Li Mu's lips curved slightly, revealing an almost imperceptible smile.

Shi Niang, standing beside him, quietly watched Li Mu, trying to decipher more information from his subtle facial changes. She couldn't help but wonder what Li Mu was thinking. And all of this, perhaps only Li Mu himself knew best.

Upon hearing this, Wang Han felt a surge of astonishment.

Wang Han looked at Shi Niang in disbelief, unable to comprehend why she would so easily believe Li Mu's casual fabrication.

Could Shi Niang truly be a love-struck person, lost in the vortex of love and losing her rationality?

Wang Han helplessly shook her head and said with a teasing laugh, “Shi Niang, you're truly beyond help...”

After chatting for a while, Wang Han stretched, then slowly stood up from her seat and casually patted her backside.

“It's getting late, Shi Niang, we should go shopping now! Shop, shop, shop!” Wang Han said with a cheerful smile.

Upon hearing this, Shi Niang was momentarily stunned, then remembered that Wang Han had mentioned earlier that she wanted to slack off and go shopping today.

It was simply because Wang Han had just been dumped by her crush, so she needed to vent her inner frustration through shopping.

Originally, Shi Niang had agreed to go with Wang Han, but she never expected Li Mu to come looking for her today.

At this moment, Shi Niang couldn't help but start to agonize over what to do.

On one hand, her good friend had been dumped and needed someone to accompany her; on the other hand, she rarely had the opportunity to spend time with Li Mu.

Li Mu saw Shi Niang's dilemma and instantly understood what she was struggling with.

So, he took the initiative to say, “In that case, I'll just...”

However, he was cut off unceremoniously by Wang Han before he could finish his sentence: “Hey, hey, hey, Li Mu, why don't you come along too! Anyway, I'm in a good mood today, so I'll just make a small sacrifice and eat more of the dog food you two are spreading~”

Shi Niang was stunned. She never expected Wang Han to actually invite Li Mu to come along. Besides feeling grateful to Wang Han, she also looked towards Li Mu.

Although she wasn't sure if Li Mu was willing, generally speaking, shopping might not be that interesting for men.

However, to her surprise, Li Mu smiled and nodded, indicating that he was very happy to go along.

So, Wang Han pulled Shi Niang's hand and walked ahead, while Li Mu quietly followed behind them.

They first arrived at the most bustling and prosperous street, filled with all sorts of exquisite and delicious snacks, as well as small and delicate trinkets.

Before long, Shi Niang and Wang Han's hands were already full of various foods.

Shi Niang glanced at Li Mu somewhat awkwardly, secretly thinking to herself, “Wang Han and I are eating so much, will he think I'm too difficult to support?!”

However, as more delicious food appeared, she quickly cast that thought to the back of her mind.

At this moment, Wang Han noticed that Li Mu hadn't tasted anything and suddenly realized that she seemed to have completely ignored Li Mu's presence behind them.

Wang Han, chewing on stinky tofu, said indistinctly, “Li Mu, these snacks taste amazing, why don't you try some too?”

Li Mu gently shook his head and replied, “It's fine, you two just enjoy the food. I'll be in the back responsible for paying the bill!”

Immediately after, Wang Han continued to lead Shi Niang to the clothing city.

This place was simply a fashion paradise, with a dazzling array of clothing styles, each full of trendy and design flair.

Shi Niang and Wang Han entered the first shop, but only for a short while before coming out, then turned and walked into the clothing store opposite.

Every subsequent store was the same; unless Shi Niang or Wang Han took a liking to a certain piece of clothing, they would never stay for a moment.

Li Mu shook his head helplessly, sighing to himself, “Accompanying girls shopping is truly a difficult task!”

Time passed by minute by minute; in the blink of an eye, four hours had already flown by, but Shi Niang and Wang Han were still enthusiastically trying on clothes, with no trace of fatigue on their faces.

Li Mu silently calculated that from the initial snack street to buying clothes now, probably a full five hours had passed!

Li Mu truly couldn't imagine that girls could have such abundant energy for shopping.

In a flash, night gradually deepened, and the world became dim.

Shi Niang and Wang Han happily carried large and small bags, having reaped a rich harvest.

After exchanging glances, they spoke in unison, as if by telepathy, “Let's go back!”

Upon hearing this, Li Mu, whose heart had been hanging, finally relaxed a little.

He smiled and suggested, “Since we're both a bit tired from shopping, why don't we go for some late-night snack before going home to rest?”

The three readily agreed.

After eating the late-night snack, Li Mu first escorted Shi Niang home, watching her safely enter her door; then he delivered Wang Han to her destination.

After completing these tasks, the busy day truly came to an end.

...

The moment Li Mu stepped into the Cave Heaven Small World, Linglong rushed towards him like a whirlwind, directly pouncing on him.

Immediately after, Linglong began to sniff the surrounding Qi incessantly, as if searching for clues.

Seeing this, Li Mu helplessly shook his head and quickly cast a purification spell on himself.

However, after only a moment, Linglong glared at Li Mu unhappily and turned to leave.

Clearly, it was very curious about the lingering scent on Li Mu, but there was nothing it could do.

Li Mu, familiar with the routine, came to his usual meditation spot, sat down steadily, and then took out a crystal clear Spirit Stone from his embrace.

He held the Spirit Stone in his palm, feeling the pure spiritual energy contained within, and then, as usual, used the spiritual energy to nourish his sword.

As time passed, the sword gradually emitted a faint glow, as if it had a spirit and resonated with Li Mu.

After completing all of this, Li Mu closed his eyes and entered a state of selfless Cultivation.

The next morning, as the sunlight spread across the land, Li Mu slowly opened his eyes and let out a long breath.

He tidied his clothes and got up to go to the Cultivation Academy.

As soon as he stepped through the gate of the Cultivation Academy, Wu Ya appeared before Li Mu as if he had been waiting for a long time.

Wu Ya respectfully bowed to Li Mu and said, “My Lord, I sensed your Qi and specifically waited here for your arrival!”

Li Mu nodded slightly in response.

Then he asked, “How is the Cultivation Academy now?”

Wu Ya straightened up and replied in detail, “Reporting to my Lord, the students in the academy now number in the thousands. Most of them were carefully selected from among the common people. With the help of the treasures bestowed by my Lord, most students have successfully undergone their Awakening of their talents, but there are still a small number of students who have not yet Awakened.”

Li Mu understood this result; after all, talent Awakening was not an easy task.

He pondered for a moment and then instructed, “Since that is the case, for those students who have not yet Awakened their talents, you must pay close attention and observe them. And for those students who have already Awakened their talents, you must also manage them properly to ensure no mistakes occur!”

Wu Ya bowed again, responding, “Yes, my Lord! I will do my utmost and not fail your trust!”

Satisfied with the reply, Li Mu nodded, then turned and left, leaving Wu Ya to continue handling the academy's affairs.