Chapter 1686: Invitation from the Spirit Pagoda (Please Subscribe)_1

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Upon hearing these words, Leng Yaozhu just gave a resigned smile…

It seemed that her secret dispatch of someone to Shrek Academy to find students suitable for the inheritance of the Pagoda Master's position had been exposed!

However, what Qiangu Qingfeng didn't know was that she had indeed found an outstanding candidate, absolutely more suitable to be Spirit Pagoda's master than herself!

As she was pondering, Qiangu Qingfeng seemed to have received some message, glanced at the former, and said, "Pagoda Master, it seems some issues have arisen at the Spirit Ascension Platform. I'll take my leave first!"

After saying this, he left the room…

Only after sensing that Qiangu Qingfeng's presence had vanished did Leng Yaozhu heave a sigh of relief…

Right after that, she took out her communicator and dialed out…

Once the connection was made, one could hear intense static and a cold female voice coming through…

"Hello? Who is this?"

Leng Yaozhu spoke unhurriedly, "I am the Spirit Pagoda's master, Leng Yaozhu. Presumably, some members of the Spirit Pagoda have already made contact with you recently, haven't they?"

The voice from the other side grew colder, "Hmm, what's your purpose in contacting me?"

Leng Yaozhu smiled slightly, "No particular purpose. You'll know once you're here, it's definitely a great opportunity!"

The other party hesitated for a moment before replying with a question, "What if I decide not to come?"

Leng Yaozhu replied calmly, "If you don't come, then it'll be your loss!"

With the vast enterprise of the Spirit Pagoda, there wasn't a single power on the Continent that didn't covet it; they were simply intimidated by its strength!

After a moment of silence, the female voice on the other end spoke up again, "When?"

Leng Yaozhu continued, "If you can head to the Spirit Pagoda headquarters now, that would be best… Hmm? Later? Fine, just report your name after you arrive at the Spirit Pagoda…"

After hanging up the communicator, she lazily stretched, "Finally settled. I hope it won't disappoint me!"

If there had been an outsider present, they would have certainly been charmed by those enticing curves and a devil-like figure…

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Shrek City!

Yue Zhengyu, who was standing around becoming somewhat impatient, frowned and said, "What did Gu Yue just go off to do? Was it necessary to run that far just to answer a phone call?"

Xie Xie also said with a grudge, "Yeah, making us wait here for nothing. Could it be there is some unspeakable secret?"

Upon hearing this, the others didn't show any displeasure but instead lightly covered their mouths and chuckled…

Xu Xiaoyan coughed lightly to remind him, "Xie Xie, don't talk nonsense like that. I think it's probably something to do with her family."

As a member of a certain family, she could empathize…

Tang Wulin reassured them, "Let's just wait a bit longer, Gu Yue should be arriving soon!"

Ye Xinglan nodded her head and said softly, "Yeah! It's still early, and it won't matter if we go for our stroll a bit later."

Several minutes later, Gu Yue finally appeared before everyone, apologizing, "Sorry to keep everyone waiting, it was a call from my family."

But deep down, she was rapidly considering the recent encounter…

Why did the Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda, Leng Yaozhu, seek her out?

Could it be that her identity as the Silver Dragon King had been exposed?

But if that were the case, they probably wouldn't have used such a gentle approach…

Xu Xiaoyan moved closer to her, took her arm, and said with a smile, "No worries, we haven't waited that long. Now that you are here, let's…"

Before she could finish, her expression turned strange, and she let go of the arm…

Gu Yue asked with confusion, "Xiao Yan, what's the matter?"

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Xu Xiaoyan cleared her throat, "Ahem...ahem... with so many of us, it's not very easy to move around. How about this? I'll pair up with Wu Siduo, Gu Yue with Wulin, Xie Xie with Ye Hui, and Xinglan with Lizhi!"

"Everyone pick out the clothes you like, and let's meet back here when it's about to get dark! What do you think?"

Yue Zhengyu, whose name wasn't called, looked upset. "Hey, hey, Xu Xiaoyan, what about me? Am I on my own?"

Xu Xiaoyan blinked her beautiful eyes, praising him for a change, "You? You're already handsome enough, isn't it okay to be on your own?"

The one who wanted to retort was appeased by her words and waved his hand, "This...this comment, I like it. I have no objections!"

The others didn't think too much about it and nodded in agreement...

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After the group split up, Ye Xinglan took Xu Lizhi and was the first to enter a clothing store, which was full of dazzling clothes, the most eye-catching of which were the exquisite dresses!

Being a girl, Ye Xinglan was naturally deeply attracted and immediately pulled Xu Lizhi over to a dress she had her eye on...

Her tender palm gently touched the fabric, then she asked, "Lizhi, what do you think of this dress?"

Xu Lizhi, who stood beside her, was stunned for a moment before he replied subconsciously, "Any dress Sister Xinglan picks is nice."

Ye Xinglan let out a burst of laughter and playfully scolded, "Silly, I was asking if it might be too small for me to wear!"

Xu Lizhi scratched his head somewhat embarrassingly, "Hehe...hehe."

But the next second, he became a bit nervous and asked, "Then... Sister Xinglan, do you... do you plan to wear a dress on the day of the Sea God's Island matchmaking event?"

Ye Xinglan nodded, "Yes, since it's a matchmaking event, naturally I want to present my best self! Don't forget, I'm also a girl."

On hearing this, Xu Lizhi's face began to turn red, "But...but..."

He realized he had never seen Sister Xinglan in a dress...

The thought of her best look being presented to everyone made him inexplicably uncomfortable.

Noticing his unusual behavior, Ye Xinglan's pretty eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Lizhi, what's gotten into you today? Your words are so hesitant, are you feeling unwell?"

Xu Lizhi bit his lip, "No... it's not that, I just..."

The overly nervous Xu Lizhi found his mind blank, clueless about what he should say.

Should he tell Sister Xinglan that he didn't want her to wear a dress for others to see at the Sea God's Island matchmaking event?

If he did, she would surely dislike him, right?

Seeing Xu Lizhi struggling to utter a word, Ye Xinglan seemed to have an idea, probing, "Lizhi, are you... upset because I'll be wearing a dress? Or do you think I'm not suited for dresses?"

He was just fine when they separated from the others, but ever since they entered the clothing store, he was acting like a completely different person!

On hearing this, Xu Lizhi quickly shook his hand, "No... it's not that."

After hesitating for a moment, he almost shouted, "I just... don't want Sister Xinglan to wear a dress for others to see at the Sea God's Island matchmaking event!!"

After voicing his thoughts, he hung his head, "Sister Xinglan, I... am I being a bit selfish?"

However, rather than seeing disgust in Ye Xinglan's eyes, he saw a smile...

"This silly boy, have you finally understood? You're even slower than I thought!"

She bumped foreheads with Xu Lizhi, pinched his cheek with her hand, and murmured, "No, it's not selfish. From now on, only you will see me in a dress, Lizhi!"

Xu Lizhi seemed to grasp something and smiled with relief, "Sister Xinglan..."

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