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Chapter 42 Doing My Best
Lin Miao's residence is a detached courtyard.
The courtyard is undisturbed, and the flowers and plants grow freely, creating a pleasant haven in its own right.
The rattan chair sat empty, swaying slightly, as if its owner had just left.
"Miao'er!"
Just then, Lin Miao was about to water the lovely flowers when she suddenly heard her brother's voice and immediately put down what she was doing.
Lin Yan hasn't visited the courtyard recently, but today...
Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, a misty confusion spreading across Lin Miao's eyes. Unconsciously, she lightly bit her lower lip, her fingertips twirling the silk sash around her waist, transforming her unspoken question into an endearingly charming expression.
Seeing Lin Miao like this, Lin Yan, who had already approached, teased, "Look at my Miao'er, she's grown into a young lady!"
"..."
Although he usually dotes on her, this was the first time he had teased her like this, and it felt quite abrupt. As a result, Lin Miao stood there pouting without responding, looking bewildered and endearing.
"There's something I'd like to discuss with you, and I'd like to see what your opinion is." Lin Yan, gently waving his paper fan, approached Lin Miao, but his gaze was fixed on the flowers and plants that Lin Miao had carefully tended.
"I've been very busy lately, so I haven't been in this valley much. There's a restaurant in Huizhou City..." He lightly closed his paper fan, then looked seriously at the bewildered Lin Miao. "It just so happens that the Xiao family's young master is also going there. I wonder if Miao'er would be willing to help her brother with some chores at that restaurant?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Miao's eyelashes snapped up, a clear light flashing in her eyes, before she hurriedly lowered them again, as if startled by her own overly swift reaction.
But the light couldn't be hidden after all, and it leaked out from the gaps in her drooping eyelashes... Seven parts bewilderment, three parts a warm, joyful feeling that she herself didn't understand.
"Really?" Lin Miao's eyes glistened with tears.
Lin Miao had tried countless times to leave the canyon, but her brother Lin Yan had always politely refused with various reasons, which led her to completely give up on the idea.
But today... everything happened so suddenly—Lin Miao couldn't believe it!
With a smile and a firm nod, Lin Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon receiving such a response from her brother, Lin Miao finally couldn't hide her joy and excitement... she was practically jumping up and down on the spot!
Seeing his younger sister like this, Lin Yan felt a warm feeling inexplicably warm inside, a feeling he had never experienced before.
After Lin Yan left, Lin Miao, watching her brother's retreating figure, couldn't help but think of Xiao Jin. 'Is it because of him...?'
Even at this moment, Lin Miao still couldn't believe it, as if she were dreaming. She figured it must be because Lin Yan's doting was too harsh.
[System notification: Agility +2...]
"Um? 』
Xiao Jin was wondering why his strength value hadn't increased when suddenly the system notified him that two points of agility had been added.
"This is?"
After thinking it over and reviewing the system's agility value acquisition process... it must be that girl Lin Yan's younger sister.
How to completely transform negative emotions in a targeted manner?
Thinking of Lin Miao's disgusted look and the way she called him a jinx, and then the system... the only thing Xiao Jin could think of was how to transform these negative emotions...
In fact, Xiao Jin's guess was correct. At this moment, Lin Miao not only no longer had any negative feelings towards Xiao Jin, but also had some goodwill towards him.
"6 o'clock?"
Xiao Jin wondered how many agility points Lin Miao had in total...
"No! One point should come from Zhang Shi'an!"
"That should be 5 points." Then, recalling Gou Erchui's forced quest, which also gave 5 points of agility, "Could it be that this girl won't have any more agility points?"
Whether it is or not, there's a certain sense of regret.
Putting all that aside, let's consider the acquisition of Agility: 'Will eliminating or even transforming the resentment directed at you grant you the corresponding Agility points?'
"But the prerequisite is that someone has to harbor resentment towards you..."
"Damn it! Why does this system always make me figure it out myself?!"
No response; I'm used to taking it lightly.
With 24 Agility points, it seems the only way to acquire more right now is through Zhang Shi'an!
"Zhang Shi'an... Zhang Shi'an... what the hell are you?"
Although Zhang Shi'an was considered a minor leader in the canyon, the confrontation that day was merely verbal and did not involve any real grudges. More importantly, it was Xiao Jin's first time meeting Zhang Shi'an, yet the system unexpectedly granted him 1 point of agility.
"That's it! We can only let nature take its course."
"For now, let's head to Huizhou. I wonder how things are going with Lin Yan?"
Xiao Muyu left the valley, leaving only Ye Bufan and Li Mian for Xiao Jin. However, Xiao Jin already knew that there were still many secret guards in Huizhou City.
I can leave at any time, but I promised Lin Yan...
Just as they were getting impatient, Lin Yan finally appeared at the wooden house.
"My younger sister is already packing her luggage, Brother Xiao, please be patient." Lin Yan, who sat down casually, poured himself a cup of tea.
Regardless of who Xiao Jin was, Lin Yan, after finishing his tea, said directly, "Although the Eighth Prince has not made any further moves and will soon leave the Southern Region, the Seventh Prince and the Ninth Princess are still in Huizhou City."
Seeing that Xiao Jin was interested, Lin Yan continued, "This seventh prince appears to be indulging in wine, women, and women and is indifferent to worldly affairs, but in reality, he covets the position of crown prince. It's best not to provoke him unless absolutely necessary."
"As for this Ninth Princess, although she is cunning and unreasonable, she has a heart for the people. We can use her as a cover to cover up the matter of grain..."
Hearing this, Xiao Jin was deeply moved and secretly admired Lin Yan's meticulousness and skill. What he said was almost identical to the information provided by Ye Bufan, but it was more direct.
"Lord Qian Tushen is a smooth and shrewd man, adept at handling matters with meticulous skill. However, his opportunism can be exploited. I, Lin, have met him once before. If possible, Brother Xiao, you could also make contact with him for future purposes..."
"Um? 』
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jin felt that something was amiss. Lin Yan's words sounded like a mother worried about him. This "kindness" was completely different from before... What was his intention?
"These are all I can think of for this trip to Huizhou, but Brother Xiao, you must handle everything yourself. I implore you once again to protect my sister!" After saying this, Lin Yan actually clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to Xiao Jin, his attitude sincere and without any pretense.
This lessened Xiao Jin's dislike for Lin Yan somewhat, and he clasped his hands in a fist salute, replying, "I'll do my best!"
Relieved by this response, Lin Yan left without saying anything more.
I wonder when I'll hear from my mother... This Huizhou...
Originally, Xiao Jin from Huizhou only wanted to witness Chu Xiong's actions, but he never expected that so many things would happen on this trip, and that he would also bring along Lin Miao, who was inexperienced in the ways of the world.
Reflecting on the people Lin Yan had mentioned, Xiao Jin pondered how to deal with them...
"Strength... The right path is to acquire agility and defense points to maximize one's strength... But how can one acquire them?"
With Wang Suiyue verifying 1 point of strength, it seems that taking shortcuts and 'self-harm' is not advisable. How can one seek the likes of a ninth-rank Iron Slaughter Guard?
"Are you willing to put yourself in danger?"
Just as Xiao Jin was puzzled by the acquisition of power points, Ye Bufan quietly walked in.
"Everything is ready. May I ask when the young master will depart?"
"..."
Xiao Jin wanted to set off immediately, but Lin Miao had not arrived yet.