Female lead: No, it's me again??

What happened in Chapter 253?

Feng Siyue replied, "Manager Cai, you're joking."

"First of all, we don't have an academy or sect. The academy competition is a platform for young people to show their talents, so we should give others more opportunities. Although I have some talent in alchemy, I am not arrogant enough to be so conceited."

She already has the trial token, so why should she steal someone else's opportunity?

Cai Zhongxi took it as her modesty, that she didn't want to compete for the spot in Qinghe Luozhou, and laughed, "You're too modest, sir."

"Even if it doesn't work here, we can still give it a try in Zhongzhou~"

Feng Siyue chuckled, "Manager Cai is too kind. I am not from Zhongzhou, and besides, I don't think I have that ability."

What kind of place is Zhongzhou?

What would a mere alchemist who can only refine fourth-grade pills do in the gathering place of the top forces of the Illusionary Universe Continent?

Are they just filling in the numbers?

In terms of martial prowess, she didn't think she could defeat the holy sons and daughters of those holy lands.

Therefore, it's best to avoid being in the limelight.

"Hahahaha!"

"My lord, please do not underestimate yourself."

"If you wish to participate, our family may be able to help you."

Feng Siyue shook her head, "Never mind, let's talk about it later. I'm going to the alchemy room now. Manager Cai, you're busy."

She'd be wasting her time going to college competitions and such.

Getting in would take up a spot, but not getting in would be embarrassing, so I'll just pass.

Seeing that she didn't want to talk anymore, Manager Cai stopped talking.

"My lord please."

The days of alchemy always pass quickly.

After Feng Siyue refined several batches of pills, Xuan Li reminded her that it was evening.

"So fast?"

"quick?"

Xuan Li yawned, "I've already eaten three plates of spirit fruits and taken two naps..."

Is that fast?

She felt like she was about to fall asleep.

Feng Siyue scratched her head, embarrassed, and said, "Sigh, it's normal for cultivators to not know the passage of time."

Xuan Li glared at her, stood up, and said, "Stop talking about cultivation, I'm hungry, let's go get some barbecue!"

"Row."

The two had only taken a few steps when they saw Cai Zhongxi, his expression slightly serious, leading several waiters downstairs.

They were carrying dark green boxes, the aroma of which was so strong that Feng Siyue could smell it even through the boxes.

"Manager Cai, where are you rushing off to?"

Cai Zhongxi saw her and smiled.

"Sir, are you finished?"

He further explained, "This batch of medicinal herbs is to be delivered to the Alchemist Guild on the first floor."

Feng Siyue nodded and asked, "Why do you look so preoccupied when you're delivering medicinal herbs?"

"problem occurs?"

Cai Zhongxi nodded, then shook his head. He sighed and said, "It doesn't really count. The situation is urgent. I'll send this batch of medicinal herbs down first and then come back to explain to you."

Feng Siyue waved her hand, "You can go ahead and do your work. We're also planning to head back."

"Then I'll send someone to escort you."

"No need, let's go for a walk outside."

Manager Cai had no choice but to say,

"Alright, sir, please take care on your journey."

Feng Siyue nodded.

Cai Zhongxi didn't reply and led his people downstairs.

After leaving the auction house, Xuan Li pulled Feng Siyue to a deserted alley, then took out two boxes from her storage ring and mysteriously handed them to Feng Siyue.

"what happened?"

Feng Siyue was very familiar with the box; it was used to store human skin masks.

When Feng Siyue opened it, she found it to be an ordinary-looking face, except for a golden vertical line on the forehead.

Xuan Li explained,

"If we go out with these two faces, I'm telling you, it won't take half an hour for the entire Thousand Water City to know that the two young ladies of the Bai family are back!"

"I don't want to be stared at like a monkey."

When we arrived in the morning, there were hats and fewer people, so no one paid much attention to their faces under the hats. But today is different; we're having barbecue today!

She couldn't possibly be wearing a hat while eating barbecue, could she?

Feng Siyue asked with some doubt, "Last time, not many people should have known about us, right?"

"There's no need to be so cautious."

Xuan Li, however, took out a scroll painting.

"Look at it."

Feng Siyue opened it and frowned slightly, "Who drew this?"

Xuan Li looked around and whispered,

“Let me tell you, while not everyone has one of these paintings, definitely eight out of ten people own one. Do you still think not many people have seen our faces?”

After thinking about it carefully, Feng Siyue realized that this was indeed the case.

Many people saw this face last time, and some might even have taken photos. It's best to be careful.

The Bai family's status will bring a lot of unnecessary trouble and restrict many of their activities.

"Then why use these two? Weren't yesterday's ones fine?"

Feng Siyue asked the question simply.

Xuan Li: "...Have you forgotten? We went to Xiangrui Pavilion yesterday! There were so many people there!"

Feng Siyue wanted to retort, "Then your outfit is also very Xiangruixuan-style..."

Xuan Li looked down and nodded affirmatively, "That's right. Wait for me, I'll go change my clothes. I can't get this dirty while eating barbecue."

She couldn't bear to let the scent of the clothes and her body be ruined by the smell of roasted meat.

Feng Siyue had no choice but to nod.

After changing his clothes, Xuan Li, wearing a mask with a blood-red butterfly printed on the right corner of his eye, left with Feng Siyue through the back door.

North of Zhuque Street is Qiuyu Avenue.

"I can smell the aroma of meat from far away, I've definitely come to the right street!"

Xuan Li swallowed hard, feeling even hungrier.

She sniffed around carefully, finally fixing her gaze on a small shop not far away. Her eyes lit up.

"That's it!"

This one smells the best!

Xuan Li pulled Feng Siyue straight to the door.

The shop was somewhat dilapidated, with a wooden sign for Qiuhuang Barbecue Shop hanging in front of the door.

It looked desolate, but inside it was bustling with activity. Not only was the store full of people, but several tables were also set up at the entrance!