PATGFM Chapter 38: True Dragon Qi
When Luchuan heard the shouting, he quickly separated from Ningxin and turned his head to look.
Seeing Xiao Yun's murderous gaze, a hint of confusion appeared on his face. "What's wrong with this person?"
Ningxin also glanced at Xiao Yun, then kissed Luchuan again, even prying open his mouth.
Luchuan was utterly bewildered, unable to understand what was happening.
Seeing Ningxin taking the initiative to kiss Luchuan, Xiao Yun's expression became desperate. "Xin'er, you..."
After kissing, Ningxin wiped the saliva from her mouth, turned her head with disdain, and glanced at Xiao Yun, saying, "Xin'er is not a name you should call. Especially not in front of my boyfriend."
Xiao Yun couldn't believe it. "He's your boyfriend?"
Ningxin nodded. "That's right, so you shouldn't bother me anymore."
Xiao Yun looked at Luchuan with hatred and said, "Xin'er, he..."
Ningxin frowned. "Didn't you hear what I just said?"
Xiao Yun's expression stiffened, and he quickly changed his tone. "Miss Ning, how can someone like him compare to me? My sincerity towards you is as clear as day, but why did you suddenly choose such a nobody as your boyfriend?"
Ningxin said, "What? Do I need your approval for who I choose as my boyfriend?"
Xiao Yun said unwillingly, "That's not what I meant..."
Luchuan finally understood what was going on.
No wonder Ningxin asked him to pretend to be her boyfriend. It turned out she wanted to use him as a shield.
He whispered to Ningxin, "Who is this person?"
Ningxin also whispered back, "Xiao Yun, one of the so-called Four Elites of Yuncheng, Dragon Hao's lackey, very annoying."
Luchuan's face darkened when he heard the name Long Hao.
He had no good feelings towards the Long family now.
"Please stay away from my girlfriend in the future," Luchuan said coldly.
Xiao Yun gritted his teeth and suddenly asked Ningxin, "Miss Ning, even if this guy is your boyfriend, do you think I'm inferior to him? Can I compete with him fairly?"
Ningxin thought for a moment and said jokingly, "Sure, as long as you can beat him, I'm not against giving you a chance."
Luchuan immediately gave Ningxin a glance, thinking, "Are you deliberately causing trouble for me?"
Ningxin blinked innocently with her big eyes and gave Luchuan a playful smile.
Xiao Yun looked Luchuan up and down, then showed a disdainful smile.
He could tell at a glance that Luchuan didn't belong to their circle. Even though Luchuan was dressed elegantly, that kind of bottom-up temperament couldn't be concealed.
"A poor loser wants to compete with me for Ningxin. What a joke!"
He clapped his hands, and a bodyguard immediately handed over a beautifully packaged box.
Opening the box revealed a lifelike carved jade pendant of a divine dragon, exuding an invisible aura, like the awe-inspiring power of a real dragon. As soon as it appeared, everyone felt an impulse to kneel and worship.
"This item is extraordinary. It's worthy of Young Master Xiao's extraordinary taste!" Many people discussed.
Seeing the reactions of the crowd, Xiao Yun's face showed a hint of pride as he introduced, "Miss Ning, this item is called the Dragon Pendant. It is carved from a piece of jade salvaged from the deep sea. Legend has it that when this piece of jade was discovered, someone saw the legendary dragon at the bottom of the sea, and this jade was left behind by the dragon."
"Therefore, this Dragon Pendant carries the true qi of a dragon. I believe everyone can feel it. If worn for a long time, not only can it ward off illness and disaster, but it can also receive the protection of the dragon."
"I spent a lot of money to buy this Dragon Pendant through countless connections. Now I'm giving it to Miss Ning, hoping that she can feel my sincerity."
After speaking, he looked at Luchuan with a provocative gaze.
The crowd turned to Luchuan, wondering how he would respond.
Luchuan looked at the Dragon Pendant and felt a strange resonance in his body.
Then he exerted force, and the true dragon qi on the Dragon Pendant directly entered his body.
In that instant, he felt his cultivation level increase significantly, and in the blink of an eye, he reached the peak of the Qi Refining Stage Three, just one step away from breakthrough.
"It really is the true dragon qi!"
Luchuan was overjoyed. This was simply a free gift.
He looked at Xiao Yun playfully, thinking, "I have the true dragon lineage. You just brought a true dragon qi and dared to show off in front of me. You have quite the courage."
Seeing Luchuan smile, Xiao Yun couldn't help but ask, "What? Do you look down on the gift I gave Miss Ning?"
Luchuan nodded. "Indeed, you gave Miss Ning a defective product. How can anyone respect that?"
Xiao Yun cursed angrily, "If you don't understand, don't blabber here. Do you know how much this Dragon Pendant is worth? It's not a defective product. I think you, a country bumpkin, are just jealous!"
Luchuan raised his hand and snapped his fingers lightly.
Snap!
The Dragon Pendant in the box instantly shattered into pieces, becoming a pile of debris.
Luchuan smiled. "Isn't this a defective product?"
Everyone was dumbfounded.
"It's broken!"
Xiao Yun couldn't believe it. "What's going on? How did it suddenly break? I spent my entire year's allowance to buy this!"
Ningxin, who had been initially interested due to the true dragon qi, looked disdainful. "What a piece of junk. Take it away, I don't want it."
Xiao Yun broke out in a cold sweat. "Miss Ning, this really is the Dragon Pendant. I don't know why it suddenly shattered."
Luchuan chuckled. "It chose the perfect time to break, didn't it? It's just a defective product, admit it."
Xiao Yun gritted his teeth. "Even if it broke, I spent a lot of money on it. My sincerity is what matters. What about you? Have you ever given Miss Ning a decent gift?"
Luchuan thought for a moment, then quickly folded a paper crane and handed it to Ningxin. "Here, this is for you."
Xiao Yun burst into laughter. "You're giving a paper crane made from a piece of paper. You really have no shame. If Miss Ning likes it, I'd be surprised!"
But Ningxin looked at the paper crane Luchuan had folded with delight, carefully took it, and said, "Wow, you're really talented. I like this."
Xiao Yun was dumbfounded. "Miss Ning, that's just a normal piece of paper. It's worthless..."
Luchuan said, "The value of a gift lies not in its price but in the sincerity behind it. You lack sincerity. Even if the things you give are expensive, they're just decorations. My paper crane may not be valuable, but at least it's made with care."
Ningxin nodded in agreement. "Exactly. Compared to this paper crane, the gifts you give reek of insincerity."
She held the paper crane lovingly, showing that she genuinely liked it.
Xiao Yun, unwilling to admit defeat, said, "Miss Ning, even if you don't like the gifts I give, I will persevere. In my heart, there's only you!"
Luchuan coughed lightly. "Xiao Yun, refrain from such sentimental remarks in public."
Xiao Yun snorted. "What, you don't believe in my sincerity towards Miss Ning?"
Luchuan said, "To be frank, I have some medical knowledge. Judging from your condition, your eyes are dark, your breath is heavy, your steps are unsteady—these are signs of excessive indulgence. Your eyes are dull now, your lips are pale, indicating that you've recently indulged. How can I believe that you only have Miss Ning in your heart? Don't tell me you handled everything by hand."
Xiao Yun was startled, trying to cover his embarrassment with anger. "You're talking nonsense! Miss Ning, don't listen to his nonsense. I...I've always been weak since I was young, it's not because of excessive indulgence."
Ningxin coldly snorted. "You're disgusting."
Then she hooked her arm around Luchuan's. "Luchuan, let's go."
After the two left the hotel, Xiao Yun smashed all the plates in the food area in frustration.
"Luchuan, just you wait. I'll show you how powerful I am!"
His phone rang, and it was Long Hao calling.
"Big brother, what's wrong?"
"Your breathing is erratic, did you just get angry?" Long Hao's voice came through.
Xiao Yun said, "I just got annoyed by a damn idiot. It's not a big deal. If you have something, just tell me."
Long Hao replied, "Mengyao seems to be getting close to someone named Luchuan recently. Keep an eye on him. If this Luchuan has any designs on Mengyao, take care of him for me."
Xiao Yun was stunned.
Long Hao asked, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Yun said, "That damn idiot I just irritated, his name is also Luchuan. He's eyeing Miss Ning."
Long Hao was somewhat surprised. "It seems this person has quite the nerve."
A cunning smile appeared on Xiao Yun's face. "Big brother, rest assured. Since he dares to provoke our brothers, I won't let him off easily!"
Long Hao: "Hmm, I'll leave this person to you."
...
Ningxin and Luchuan got into the car.
Ningxin placed the paper crane on the center console and said somewhat shyly, "Thank you for today."
Luchuan laughed. "Don't be so polite with me."
Ningxin suddenly began to overthink. "What does he mean by that? Does he really consider me his girlfriend to say something like that? Have we taken a step forward in our relationship?"
But then she heard Luchuan say, "Just settle the money with me."
Ningxin's face darkened, her beautiful fantasy shattered in an instant. She glared at Luchuan and exclaimed, "Money lover!"
She reluctantly transferred 100,000 yuan to Luchuan, her eyes filled with resentment.
To her, whether it was the first kiss she gave him or the paper crane, it made her feel a sense of affection. She thought Luchuan felt the same way, at least in that moment, their feelings were mutual.
But now, it seemed Luchuan saw it merely as a transaction.
Luchuan happily accepted the money, adding it to the one million yuan check from Qi Zhenyuan. He now had a total of 1.1 million in cash, comparable to the assets of some middle-class families.
Along with the invaluable amethyst and the true dragon qi gifted by Xiao Yun, his harvest tonight was indeed substantial.
As Luchuan counted his assets, he suddenly received another transfer of 100,000 yuan from Ningxin.
He turned his head in confusion and asked, "Why did you transfer another 100,000 to me?"
Ningxin rested her chin on her hand, tilted her head, and wore a mischievous smile, like a little demon. She asked, "Is it that as long as I give you enough money, you'll do anything I ask?"
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