Chapter 10, Tulips

The blue eyes finally warmed up, looking at Chen Daolin with a smile, yet not reaching out to take the soap. Instead, she turned her head and continued to tidy up her belongings. After a while, a soft voice drifted over:

Chen Daolin, with a look of emotion, glanced at the long-legged girl and said, "How formidable do you think this person named Luoxue is? How does she compare to you?"

The words clearly carried a hint of shyness from the young girl, leaving Chen Daolin at a loss for words

Chen Daolin had originally made up his mind that this time he would only make a preliminary visit to gauge the situation, and then he could return to make more thorough preparations.

However ... ...

"... ... Where is that?" Faced with the gaze of this long-legged girl, Chen Daolin suddenly felt a bit of tightness in his chest, and for a moment, he was unable to speak the truth. He could only laugh it off and said, "But I’m just giving you a bar of soap, right? Girls tend to overthink things, don’t they?"

I have to run back to that portal now... ? ... Am I really going to part ways with this long-legged girl?

Chen Daolin brushed off the dust from his clothes and sighed: "This place is likely unsafe; who knows when that coward might come back? We should leave as soon as possible"

Blue blue

A young man approached slowly, his steps light and graceful, clad in a linen robe. As he walked, his demeanor was calm, yet he seemed to carry an air of subtle nobility. A sword hung at his waist, but his tall and slender figure bore no trace of a martial artist's presence. Instead, his youthful face, which even appeared somewhat juvenile, was filled with an aura of scholarly elegance.

The young man under the moonlight approached the two with a graceful demeanor, revealing a slightly shy smile on his handsome and refined face: "I apologize, it seems I have lost my way. May I ask... is this Duyuan Lake?"

He pretended to be relaxed, took off his breastplate, pointed with his hand, and said with a smile: "I might as well take this off to avoid being mistaken for someone from the Tulip family."

He spoke so seriously that Lanlan couldn't help but want to laugh, but recalling the scene from earlier, she suddenly found it hard to smile.

Just leave it with you, and when I need it, I will come to get it from you

The two individuals packed their belongings and were preparing to leave

I apologize for interrupting you both

Speaking of this delivery, it is indeed quite significant: just this "Common Language Technique" has already resolved a major issue for me. Next time, I will prepare thoroughly before coming in again, and I believe it will be much easier.

Hmm... it's nothing. Chen Daolin took a deep breath; he had managed to remain calm when facing that flamboyant elf, but at this moment, he felt a sense of chaotic emotions stirring within him.

I... I still have it, haha

Lan Lan looked at the item Chen Daolin handed over, and suddenly her expression changed. She focused and said, "You gave me... don't you need it?"

He glanced at Lanlan and suddenly felt a twinge of sadness in his heart

That is it. Chen Daolin sighed: "The heir of the prominent Tulip family in your empire has come to such a desolate and hidden place to meet a significant figure from the Elven race. Don't you think this is quite a sensitive matter? I certainly do not wish to be inexplicably drawn into any turmoil."

"No more waiting." Chen Daolin said mysteriously, raising a finger: "The key to wandering the martial world is to be steady! Being cautious is always the right approach"

"That's it," Chen Daolin snorted. "Did you not hear what he hinted at earlier? He has made an appointment here to meet the descendant of that so-called Tulip family. Just listen, the descendant of the Tulip family! You previously mentioned how formidable that Tulip family is, yet this Luoxue is here to meet them! An agreement between experts... I suspect it is either a duel or a contest of skills"

Am I going to have good luck tonight

The voice of Lanlan gradually lowered: "... ... Not bad, although it has been many years since the last war, the relationship between the Elves and us has always been quite indifferent. I have heard from the teachers in the church that once we go to war with the Orcs, the Elves will definitely assist the Orcs in battle."

Looking into those silver-colored eyes of Lanlan, Chen Daolin felt a strong sense of reluctance in his heart. After all, he was just a simple-hearted otaku. Although he usually played games, when it came to a woman with whom he had shared such intimate moments, he couldn't help but invest his feelings.

Why?

Blue still wants to say something.

Lanlan seemed to smile, but said nothing

"Of course," Lan Lan said seriously, "The Duke of Tulip is a high-ranking official of the Empire and holds military power; he has always been a pillar supporting the Empire!"

In fact, homebodies are very sentimental beings

With a thud, as Chen Daolin was lost in thought, he accidentally let slip the soap that he had been gripping tightly in his palm, and it rolled down to the feet of the young man.

In the forest, a figure slowly emerged.

Lan Lan thought for a moment: "Although I haven't made a move, I can feel... as long as I take action, he could easily just point his finger and knock me over. There seems to be a peculiar aura about him, and I fear that in his presence, I wouldn't even have the courage to draw my sword."

I ask you, does the contemporary duke of the tulip family count as a significant figure in your place

The young man caught sight of it, paused slightly, and then took a couple of steps forward. On his handsome and refined face, a smile revealed a hint of shyness and humility as he bent down to pick up the soap and handed it to Chen Daolin.

Chen Daolin quickly said hetushu.com: "If they have arranged to fight or duel, and we happen to run into them, what if they want to kill us to silence us?"

"Nonsense! If we are just chatting about trivial matters and drinking, is it really necessary to meet in such a remote place?" Chen Daolin shook his head

... ...

Lan Lan opened her mouth, her face showing confusion: "Are you saying?"

Just as the two were about to extinguish the campfire, a gentle and polite voice suddenly came from the woods behind them

Your Excellency, is this the soap you dropped

It seems that fate is determined to oppose Chen Daolin

At the corner of that linen robe, there is clearly embroidered a tulip blooming amidst flames

Lan Lan's expression gradually turned cold as she stared into Chen Daolin's eyes: "Are you... leaving?"

He emerged from the woods holding a torch in his hand

Then, I remember you mentioned that your Roland Empire is hostile towards those foreign races, including the Elves, and that the relationship does not seem to be very good, is that correct

... ...

Chen Daolin's expression suddenly seemed as if ten thousand alpacas were galloping through his heart

Chen Daolin inhaled sharply.

Chen Daolin turned his head to glance at the still bewildered Lanlan and sighed: "Do you still not understand? If it weren't for my sudden inspiration just now, employing my impressive skills... we would both be doomed by now! Fortunately, that guy named Luoxue from https://www.hetushu.com actually fell for it."

Tulip

Isn't it time for dawn yet

Strolling under the moonlight, the silvery glow evenly cascades upon his figure, rendering him so tranquil, composed, and serene

This is not necessarily the case. Chen Daolin took a deep breath, and at that moment, his expression became extremely serious

Chen Daolin uttered a soft "Hmm": "Believe it or not." As he spoke, he pointed to his own nose and smiled earnestly: "Actually, I am quite clever."

"Without any grievances or enmities, how could it be..." Lan Lan shook her head: "I have heard that the members of the Tulip family are all very kind-hearted"

Chen Daolin had not yet taken any action, but Lan Lan immediately turned around quickly, her face displaying a look of vigilance

She looked at Chen Daolin, opened her mouth, and ultimately said nothing

Hmm? The long-legged girl raised her head to look at Chen Daolin

His words are sincere and approachable, and his gaze is clear and innocent

Chen Daolin did not respond, and Lan Lan also remained silent. The gazes of both individuals simultaneously fell upon the clothing of the young man.

Lan Lan silently nodded, pondering for a moment. Suddenly, a hint of unusual expression appeared in her eyes as she looked at Chen Daolin: "Did you come up with all of this in such a short time just now?"

Chen Daolin took out the bar of soap from his bag, squeezed it tightly in his hand, thought for a moment, and then handed it to Lanlan, saying softly: "This thing is better suited for a girl like you."