"Now this is the life~"
After eating his fill, Lin Xian stretched lazily.
Entering his card space, his gaze landed on a yellow card.
[Stellar Mask (Couple's Edition)]
Effect: A disguise mask. Silky smooth, perfectly fits the skin, breathable.
…?
Reading the description felt oddly like one of those exaggerated game ads.
Still, Lin Xian didn't dwell on it.
If that was the case… a certain plan might just work.
"So, what now? You're really not going to find him?"
"No. I already said he's not worthy. I'll show up during the academy entrance test and see how that coward performs."
As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing glanced at him.
"Your spirit power still hasn't recovered, right?"
"Not yet. Probably a few more days."
"Then I'll protect you during that time."
"Hm?"
"Your spirit power was sealed because of me. I should take responsibility."
"Then I'll take you up on that. I saw there are rooms upstairs—how about we stay here for a while?"
"Fine."
"I'll talk to the owner. Oh right—didn't you want to improve your strength? You could try the Great Spirit Arena. You can train and earn money."
"Really?"
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes lit up.
She only cared about the first part—improving her combat ability.
"Let's rest first. The arena opens in the evening. We can go sign up then."
"Alright."
Lin Xian went to speak with the owner.
"Boss, do you have rooms available on the third floor? We'd like two."
The owner looked at him meaningfully and winked.
"There are rooms… but only one left. You see…"
This boss really knew what he was doing.
Lin Xian gave him silent approval.
"One room then. We'll take it for three months."
Zhu Zhuqing agreed without hesitation.
In her mind, she'd just be cultivating anyway—space didn't matter.
"Understood! The meal earlier used premium ingredients, so it was a bit pricey. I'll waive the table compensation. That's one silver coin. The room is one silver per month, so three months makes three silver. Total: four silver coins!"
As he spoke, the owner prepared to hand back change.
"No need. Just handle our three meals a day—same standard as before, and vary the dishes."
"Of course! Please, this way—Room One will be yours for the next three months!"
A big customer—he had struck gold.
With two generous spenders ordering premium meals daily, business would thrive.
He had to treat these two like honored guests.
---
The room was quite nice—spacious, well-furnished.
Only the bedding looked a bit… questionable.
Then Lin Xian remembered something.
Didn't he have a self-cleaning blanket?
With a wave of his hand, he took it out and spread it over the bed.
Much better.
"You had that? Why didn't you take it out earlier?"
"Huh?"
"Didn't it bother you sleeping on the carriage floor?"
…Damn.
He forgot.
Why didn't he think of that before?
Just end him now.
Seeing his defeated expression, Zhu Zhuqing burst into laughter.
Watching him struggle was surprisingly entertaining.
Lin Xian flopped onto the bed like a salted fish.
"How can you sleep right after eating?"
"My spirit power is sealed—how am I supposed to cultivate?"
"What about that strange technique of yours?"
"That works… want to learn it?"
"I…"
"It uses Stellar Power—a mysterious force. But if you want to learn it, you'll have to pay a price. I don't think you can afford it."
"Forget it. I'll cultivate my own way."
She rolled her eyes and sat down to meditate.
Lin Xian watched her for a bit… then promptly fell asleep.
---
Some time later, he felt someone nudging him.
"Have you slept enough?"
"Not yet… five more minutes…"
"Didn't you say we were going to the Great Spirit Arena?"
"…Fine, fine…"
Suddenly, Lin Xian jolted awake.
He had transmigrated—
But his habit of sleeping in hadn't changed.
Good thing Star Attraction cultivated automatically.
A blessing for the lazy.
"I'm up!"
---
After tidying up, they left the restaurant.
"Wait…"
Lin Xian suddenly stopped.
"What?"
"You're going to fight dressed like that?"
He pointed at her skirt.
Zhu Zhuqing froze.
She had completely forgotten.
"Good thing I planned ahead."
He pulled out a silver coin.
"Let's get you something suitable."
---
When they came out of the clothing store, Zhu Zhuqing had changed back into her tight-fitting outfit.
Paired with small heels, her legs looked even longer.
Lin Xian also changed into black clothing with a jacket.
Standing together, they looked unexpectedly well-matched.
---
At the Great Spirit Arena entrance, just as they were about to go in—
Lin Xian stopped her again.
"Wait. Put this on."
He took out the Stellar Masks.
The male and female versions were distinct.
Once placed on their faces, the masks fused seamlessly with their skin.
No discomfort at all.
With the masks on, they gained an air of mystery.
Passersby couldn't help but glance at them.
Still, in the arena, all kinds of people appeared—so it wasn't too unusual.
---
As they approached registration, Lin Xian noticed Zhu Zhuqing had stopped moving.
Her gaze was locked in one direction.
He followed her line of sight—
And froze.
Oh damn.
Running into them already?
"Don't get worked up," Lin Xian said quickly.
"…Those twins must be a misunderstanding…"