Chapter 1642 - 1489: Yin Yang Inn 45
Chapter 1642: Chapter 1489: Yin Yang Inn 45
No matter how eye-searing it was, Qi Shuangshuang still had to step through the doors of the Yin Yang Inn. She could hide from Li Yu and Feng Lin, and Pei Shaosen, but as the shopkeeper, she couldn’t avoid seeing her guests.
Although Luo Yao wasn’t really a guest, after all, the Yin Yang Inn might be called an inn, but it wasn’t really for people to stay and have fun.
The issue was that Luo Yao was Black Impermanence and he and Qi Shuangshuang were somewhat colleagues, and they dealt with each other quite often, as many matters required Luo Yao to communicate with Qi Shuangshuang.
But before Qi Shuangshuang stepped into the Yin Yang Inn, Bai Yao jumped directly from her hand to Feng Lin’s. She was a gourmet Tuantuan with taste and would absolutely refuse to enter such an eye-searing house.
And for some reason, Bai Yao felt an instant fondness for Feng Lin as soon as she saw him, and ever since Feng Lin saw Qi Shuangshuang, he couldn’t help but curiously stare at the fluffy Bai Yao clinging to Qi Shuangshuang’s wrist.
Feng Lin was extremely curious about the fluffy Bai Yao and found this ball of fur cute, really wanting to hug and touch it, but seeing that Bai Yao kept ignoring him, he refrained.
Unexpectedly, happiness came so quickly, as Bai Yao suddenly jumped into his arms. Feng Lin, excitedly holding Bai Yao, cried out in delight, "Little cutie, I’m Feng Lin, in my true form I’m a cat. What’s your name?"
Bai Tao wagged her fluffy little tail and replied happily, "I’m Bai Yao, and I’m a Tuantuan."
"Wow, you’re the Divine Beast Tuantuan, so impressive!" Feng Lin exclaimed honestly; he hadn’t seen a Divine Beast before, and Tuantuan was a mythical creature.
Bai Yao was even more excited, pleased that this cat had good taste, recognizing how powerful she was, unlike that silly fox—calling himself a Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox with such a sharp tongue and empty-headedness.
Li Yu seemed oblivious to Bai Yao’s disdainful glance as he was leaning over with Pei Shaosen, having a chat, showing no interest in the conversation between the younger Feng Lin and Bai Yao.
Qi Shuangshuang stepped into the inn, finding it even more eye-searing inside, with such garish colors, which Luo Yao found appealing, comically claiming it looked lively.
Luo Yao’s sense of aesthetics for his residence was peculiar, but his dressing style was not. He was clad in black formal wear, with a refined golden waistband around his waist, and patterns carved on his boots and shoulders.
Just the gold used as decoration on his attire was immeasurable, not to mention the golden crown on his head and the priceless Jade Pendant on his waist, making him look opulent. Indeed, a true symbol of wealth!
Luo Yao had an excellent physique, tall with fair skin and long legs, complemented by stunningly flawless features rivaling Li Yu’s, embodying walking masculine charm, truly breathtaking.
When Qi Shuangshuang came in, Luo Yao was reclining in a chair, with a puppet show playing on the table before him.
The puppets, transformed by a Wood Demon, were animated, with exquisite facial features and limbs, each looking different, donned in intricate outfits; except for their wooden nature, they’d be indistinguishable from humans.
These wooden figures enacted a human drama of joy and sorrow, dexterously controlled by the Wood Demon, capable of making various facial expressions.
The wooden figures had impressive acting skills, and as the plot progressed, pavilions, towers, streets, and cities manifested on the table, serving as the backdrop.
It was like watching a television drama, with sound effects added by the Wood Demon, featuring actors of various ages and looks. She never realized how talented the Wood Demon was.
If not for the wooden nature of the figures, the scenes would resemble modern TV dramas.
Qi Shuangshuang remembered vaguely mentioning television dramas before, stemming from Feng Lin’s insistence on seeing an opera, and since she couldn’t appreciate the slow tempo of opera, she casually mentioned TV dramas.
Unexpectedly, the Wood Demon had taken note, arranging a performance to amuse Luo Yao. Qi Shuangshuang recognized that the plot was adapted from the life stories of past guests, edited and compressed by the Wood Demon.
It was Luo Yao’s first time watching such an interesting show, fully engrossed, and when Qi Shuangshuang entered, he gestured for silence with a finger to his lips.
The Wood Demon’s play depicted the life of a harem concubine, a dramatic palace intrigue saga, with the protagonist emerging as the winner, making for an engaging spectacle.
Living in this ancient world for so long was truly boring, primarily due to the lack of entertainment, leaving nothing much to enjoy.
Now seeing the Wood Demon’s play, Qi Shuangshuang was immediately intrigued, pulling up a chair to sit beside Luo Yao and watch.
While watching, she ordered Yuan Chongyuan to bring some sunflower seeds, peanuts, and snacks, had a fine pot of tea made, munching and drinking casually.
Beside her, Luo Yao, drawn by the sound of Qi Shuangshuang cracking seeds, grabbed a handful to join her, finding it surprisingly enjoyable.
Outside, Li Yu and Pei Shaosen glanced curiously into the inn, discovering that after Qi Shuangshuang went in, she sat down with Luo Yao, feasting and drinking tea, gazing at the table.
They were a bit puzzled since because they stood some distance from the inn, and the small figures on the table were blocked from view, they couldn’t see the ongoing play.
Pei Shaosen tiptoed, peering at Qi Shuangshuang and Luo Yao continuously eating and drinking while eying the table, and asked Li Yu with some confusion, "Li Yu, what do you think the shopkeeper and that Black Impermanence are doing inside?"
Being new, Pei Shaosen was seeing Black Impermanence for the first time, and given the notorious reputation of Black and White Impermanence, he was somewhat afraid of Luo Yao, so despite his burning curiosity, he dared not enter.
Li Yu was not burdened with such concerns. Luo Yao was an Ancient Great Demon, and he was a rare Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox, neither outdoing the other, and Li Yu felt unafraid of Luo Yao.
He too was curious about what Qi Shuangshuang and Luo Yao were up to, so he braced himself against the Wood Demon’s eye-burning style and entered the Yin Yang Inn.
He called out to Pei Shaosen, "If you’re curious, just take a peek. Though the Wood Demon’s aesthetics may be eye-searing, we can pretend not to see it, just go in and come out."
Pei Shaosen hesitated outside but eventually decided to endure his curiosity and not go in.
Yet Li Yu promised to just take a quick look but was captivated by the table’s grand play as soon as he entered. After glancing around, seeing Qi Shuangshuang and Luo Yao absorbed in the play and cracking seeds, he realized they had no time to notice him.
Li Yu dragged a chair over to sit beside Qi Shuangshuang, and elbowed her slightly.
Engrossed in watching the play on the table, Qi Shuangshuang handed him a fistful of seeds, and Li Yu joined in the seed-eating and drama-watching. It was the climax, where the protagonist’s stratagem overthrew a nemesis, making it highly engaging.