I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 290

Chapter 290: Chapter 137: The Fairy’s Desire! Brother, do I look pretty?

Demon Suppression Department.

In the courtyard, Ling Yishan lay on a rocking chair, gently waving a palm fan, glancing at the moon-white figure beside him.

Ling Ningzhi was crouching on the ground, hugging her knees. In front of her, a copper pot sat on the brazier, its lid trembling and making a "puff puff" sound, yet she seemed oblivious, her gaze empty and unfocused.

"Girl, it’s boiling."

"Hmm? Who’s wasted?"

"..."

Ling Ningzhi snapped back to reality, only then noticing the boiling tea, hurriedly reaching out to lift the copper furnace.

She forgot to use primordial qi to shield herself, and her fingers got scalded by the hot handle. She withdrew them as if jolted, staring blankly at the red mark rising on her fair fingertips.

Ling Yishan frowned.

Since the Martial Arts Exam ended, this girl has been absent-minded. Could it be because she was eliminated in the first round?

He knew his granddaughter well; she never cared for vain fame or profit. Participating in the exam was merely to represent the Tianshu Pavilion formally. Such matters would not likely disturb her mindset.

What on earth has happened?

"Grandpa might be old, but I still have some influence in Tiandu City. If there’s trouble, don’t hesitate to speak up," Ling Yishan said.

Ling Ningzhi lifted her delicate chin, revealing a radiant smile, "Grandpa, don’t worry, everything is fine."

Her smile was somewhat forced, with a hint of panic in her eyes, clearly putting on a brave face... Ling Yishan probed, "Has that crazy master of yours come?"

Ling Ningzhi shook her head, "No, Master wouldn’t come to Tiandu City easily."

This time, she was telling the truth.

If it isn’t because of this, then what could it be?

Suddenly, Ling Yishan recalled the man who defeated Ling Ningzhi, the same Sky Scale Guard Hundred Household Officer who had recently caught his attention.

This man’s fortune is rather peculiar, even someone with his perceptive eyes can’t see through it clearly.

Ling Yishan fanned himself leisurely, saying, "That Chen Mo, who won the Martial Arts Champion, has become quite famous recently..."

"Hmm."

Ling Ningzhi responded expressionlessly.

Her eyes trembled slightly, her breathing quickened, and the base of her ears turned a bit red—although she quickly regained composure, these subtle changes did not escape Ling Yishan’s notice.

Could it really be because of that boy?

"Zhi’er, do you like Chen Mo?" Ling Yishan directly asked.

?!

Even with all her poise, Ling Ningzhi was caught off guard.

A blush crept onto her fair face, her eyes rounded in disbelief, stammering, "Who, who likes him?! He’s just a bully! How could I possibly like someone like that?!"

Looking at her indignant and embarrassed demeanor, Ling Yishan nodded as if confirming.

"You like Chen Mo."

"..."

"If it were merely dislike, it wouldn’t disturb your mindset unless you actually care deeply..."

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