Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Swords Like a Dream

Jiang Qin glanced back at the bar’s front entrance. Shi Lichuan asked with concern, “What’s wrong?”

“It’s nothing. I just feel like someone’s watching me. It’s probably a fan…”

’It’s just that this fan’s gaze is a bit too aggressive.’

Now that her Spiritual Power Level was higher, her intuition had also become sharper.

That’s why she could sense that although the gaze was calm, it carried a suffocating, predatory aura.

If she had to describe it, it was like a beast’s possessiveness over its prey.

Besides that one gaze, there were a few other, more varied stares, but only that one had such a strong presence.

But when Jiang Qin followed the direction of the gaze, she couldn’t see anyone looking at her.

All she could see was a sea of people.

“Forget it. I’m probably overthinking things.”

’The Interstellar era has its share of stalker fans, but with so many bodyguards and a new S-level boyfriend, there’s no way anything could happen, right? Besides, I’m no pushover either.’

Jiang Qin was confident that even if she were abducted by Fox Ear again, this time she wouldn’t be completely powerless to resist.

“Mm, don’t be afraid. I’ll always be by your side, protecting you.”

Although he comforted her with his words, Shi Lichuan didn’t let his guard down.

He didn’t dismiss her casual remark. On the contrary, he felt that Jiang Qin definitely wasn’t speaking without reason.

Since she had mentioned it, there must be something wrong with that gaze.

After all, this wasn’t the first day she’d been popular; she could surely tell the difference between a fan’s gaze and one with ulterior motives.

So afterward, he became even more vigilant, raising his alertness to the absolute maximum.

’All those pink, romantic bubbles would have to be burst for now.’

When Jiang Qin went into the dressing room to get ready, he followed her in and instructed the others, “Arrange for a few people to go out front and run a check. Pay close attention to the incoming guests.”

He suspected someone had already infiltrated the bar.

Perhaps they were posing as guests, or maybe they used all sorts of strange abilities.

It was a chaotic place, after all, making it all too easy for someone to slip through the cracks.

“We’ll go right now.” Ba Zi left, leading two Beastmen whose beast forms had reconnaissance traits.

Jiao Yankun and the rest of the men waited at the door.

Shi Lichuan went inside to stay by Jiang Qin’s side.

She had already changed into her stage costume. Today’s outfit was exceptionally dashing—a historical-style swordswoman’s attire.

Her hair was tied up with a long, black ribbon.

As for her makeup, a simple, fresh look was all that was needed.

…

Standing nearby, Xie An’an saw the fully costumed Jiang Qin, and drool once again trickled from the corner of her mouth.

’SOB, I hate that I’m not a male, and I hate even more that I’m not Shi Lichuan!’

’My heart aches just thinking about how the gorgeous Miss Jiang has been snatched up by that black bear!’

Xie Lili was much more reserved in her reaction, but her eyes were also filled with adoration.

Shi Lichuan, standing to the side: …’Hey, if you two are going to make all the expressions, what’s left for me to do?!’

’I’m the one who’s supposed to have stars in my eyes!’

’I’m the one who’s supposed to be drooling!’

’If I showed the same expression as them, Qinqin would probably think I’m as goofy as they are.’

’So, I must remain composed!’

Hmph! ╯^╰

***

「The bar’s main hall.」

Wei Chen clicked his tongue as he looked at the completely full booths all around them. “Tsk tsk, there really isn’t a single seat left. I thought that guy was exaggerating.

Brother Xie, what do you think they’re all thinking? With so many people, can it even have a soothing effect?”

The male sharing their booth overheard and sounded a little displeased.

“Hey, who comes to Moonlight for the soothing? We’re here to listen to the music.

If you want to experience the soothing, you should come after eight o’clock. After eight, there are two B-level females who perform the soothing.”

Hearing this, Wei Chen asked curiously, “Is it really that big of a deal? Isn’t it the same as listening on the Star Network?”

“Of course it is!!”

“That’s right, listening on the Star Network is nowhere near as good as hearing it live. And the live atmosphere is completely different.”

“Ah, it’s hard for us to explain. You’ll understand in a bit.”

Wei Chen fell silent. Yun Xie, meanwhile, remained leaning back on the sofa, continuously puffing on an Inhibitor.

He had even drunk several bottles of a liquid Inhibitor that smelled of alcohol.

Watching him made Wei Chen’s heart grow heavy.

He didn’t need to ask to know that Yun Xie was currently enduring immense pain.

It was just that Brother Xie was so used to enduring in silence that he could appear this composed.

He had actually tried to persuade Yun Xie before that life was more important than freedom. What’s the point of freedom if you’re dead?

But Yun Xie had said he would rather die like a man than live like a dog.

It was just death; he wasn’t afraid of it. He just had things he still needed to do.

But while Yun Xie wasn’t afraid, Wei Chen was. He didn’t want Brother Xie to die, and he was even more terrified that one day, he would have to be the one to personally put down a berserk Yun Xie.

To be honest, if he himself were worth anything, he’d have sold himself to find Yun Xie a female.

Sigh…

“It’s seven o’clock sharp! Qin Bao is about to come out! Everybody quiet down, quiet down!”

“Shhh~ Everyone be quiet. It’s time to listen to the music.”

“Light-up signs! Wave your glow sticks!”

Wei Chen and Yun Xie watched, wide-eyed, as the people they were sharing the booth with pulled several rainbow-colored gadgets out of their Space Buttons and stood by the railing, waving them frantically.

They felt as if they had stumbled into some kind of fan meet.

“Brother Xie, are we really in a bar? Are you sure this isn’t a concert?”

Yun Xie looked listless. “Whatever it is, just stay put.”

“Brother Xie, your head… does it hurt a lot?”

“Yeah.”

Wei Chen’s lips trembled, but in the end, he said nothing, just lowering his head in despair.

It was as if all his strength had drained away.

’I’m useless. I can’t change anything. So what if I know Brother Xie is in agony?’

’This is the fate of males.’

’Especially High-level males. The higher their spiritual power, the faster they die!’

’But those with low spiritual power don’t live well either.’

’It’s a hopeless situation.’

…

TWANG, TWANG, TWANG~~

While the two had been silent, Jiang Qin had already taken the stage.

She lifted a slender hand and began to play the Zither before her.

Besides the sound of the Zither, the accompaniment also featured the sound of a flute.

The two men, who had never heard these two instruments before, had looks of amazement in their eyes.

’What a unique melody…’

“My sword, where to go? In love and hate, it’s hard to choose but one,

My saber cuts the endless sky, of right and wrong, I understand none,

Drunk in a hazy blur, are kindness and grudges illusion or simply gone?

I wake from a spring dream, life and death, all comes to none…”

Just four short lines of lyrics described the carefree spirit of a wandering warrior.

’A life with a saber, a sword, and a flask of wine—that was enough!’

’This was a true wandering warrior from the ancient past!’

Jiang Qin only played the Zither for the intro; the rest of the accompaniment was a backing track played from backstage.

With her hands now free, she grasped a sword and began a sword dance on the stage.

White snow fell from above the stage.

It dusted her black hair with white.

Her dancing form, the carefree way she drank, her powerful voice—it all seemed to be showing everyone the world of the Jianghu…

An untamed wandering warrior.

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