CHAPTER 390: CHAPTER 0387 I WAS JUST TESTING YOU

This is nothing but a farce.

Qin Yang’s eyes burned with rage; there had never been such humiliation in his life before. These people dared to throw fruits at him—it was as if they were all tired of living.

It was just... a little regretful.

Given his current circumstances, he was not in a position to retaliate.

"Butterfly Fairy, tell them who I am!" Qin Yang couldn’t bear the indignity any longer. He looked to Butterfly Fairy, wanting her to reveal his identity. He was already anticipating the moment when these fools learned who he truly was—the terror and unease on their faces.

The scene of them begging for his mercy—it was a delightful thought.

Maybe... the fantasy was too perfect.

Qin Yang couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

To those around him, Qin Yang seemed to have only one impression—that he was clearly not right in the head.

Of course,

there were a few who felt a bit nervous.

After all, someone so confident—could it be that he actually had an impressive background? If that were the case, what would they do?

Butterfly Fairy remained expressionless and replied, "I don’t know you."

Qin Yang’s smile slowly faded upon hearing this. Not know him?

Blind as a bat.

They had met once before, years ago.

"Hahaha, I knew this guy was mental."

"Him? From an Immortal Venerable Family? If you’re from an Immortal Venerable Family’s direct lineage, then I must be your father..."

"Hahahaha!"

Long Hao complained, "Disgusting! Madame, why do you let just anyone barge into this place? If it happens again, you’ll be in trouble."

The madame was flustered, trembling as she rushed over to Qin Yang.

"Hey there, young master, I beg you—just leave us be. This tiny establishment can’t bear someone like you. Let me refund your entrance fee, and let’s pretend none of this ever happened, okay?"

The madame nearly clung to Qin Yang’s leg, pleading for him to stop. It was getting unbearable; it might genuinely give her a heart attack.

Qin Yang was so infuriated he was about to explode on the spot.

In the end, what could he do?

He could only resign himself to sitting down in frustration, convinced that there was more to the situation than it seemed.

Xiang Fei said, "See? Even if you explained, no one would believe you. Why embarrass yourself? Look at the way everyone is laughing at you—doesn’t it hurt your soul?"

Qin Yang took a deep breath, suppressing his anger.

"Brother Lin, you’re absolutely right. I suspect Butterfly Fairy must have a reason she can’t reveal—for instance, maybe someone is forcing her! That’s why she didn’t dare acknowledge my true identity."

"But I won’t believe it. Who could possibly have the guts to threaten Butterfly Fairy? Do they have no idea how many young prodigies adore her?"

"If they all joined forces, they could tear the culprit to shreds."

Qin Yang was full of contempt, yet also intensely curious about this supposed master manipulator.

He was now certain:

Butterfly Fairy must have been coerced.

Otherwise, it absolutely wouldn’t have turned out this way.

No one, not even someone from an Immortal Venerable Family’s direct lineage, would dare to deny their connection to him—impossible!

Lin Fan replied calmly, "I’ve said it all along—there’s surely more to this story. She must be drowning in some kind of despair, desperate for rescue. However, we can’t act rashly; we need to observe the surroundings and look for suspicious characters."

If there was anyone remotely sane here—

it might genuinely be Xiang Fei.

He looked at Lin Fan and Qin Yang, noting both had become completely lost in their own wild fantasies.

From what Xiang Fei could gather, Butterfly Fairy must have her own agenda—otherwise, there’d be no reason for her to show up here. He next turned his gaze towards one individual: Long Hao.

If anyone in this entire group drew the most attention,

it would undoubtedly be Long Hao.

However, try as he might, Xiang Fei couldn’t make sense of what sort of ploy was at work here.

At this point, the scene had grown lively: a brawl had broken out over the chance to interact privately with Butterfly Fairy. The most extreme among them was Long Hao, who pushed onward with relentless determination.

He seemed dead set on ensuring no one else could oppose him,

a lone hero overpowering the masses.

Qin Yang lightly tapped Lin Fan’s arm, then pretended to point at a menacing figure on the balcony—a big, burly man. "Look, I’ve been watching him for ages now. His face is twisted in a scowl—clearly, he’s got trouble written all over him. Maybe he’s one of the mastermind’s underlings."

Lin Fan followed Qin Yang’s pointed gaze. Sure enough, there was a big man.

His face was indeed quite terrifying.

Arms crossed, a long blade hung at his waist, radiating a vibe of "keep off, strangers."

"Hmm, very possible."

Lin Fan nodded silently, already convinced the big man was working for the puppet master. Especially since the man’s gaze had been glued to Butterfly Fairy the entire time, never shifting—clearly, he was keeping watch. Any sign of movement, and he’d likely act swiftly.

That burly man on the balcony—

had a constant nagging feeling of someone staring at him.

It made him uncomfortable all over.

Like he was being spied upon.

"How on earth is there such an incredibly beautiful woman? Just look at me, Er Hu—when can a guy like me ever get a lady like that?" The big man muttered inwardly, deeply lamenting how such a stunning woman could be in a place like this. Truly, heaven had no eyes.

He had painstakingly saved up a single Immortal Stone just to see the oiran Immortal Spring Pavilion had been advertising.

Now that he’d seen her, his heart felt as soft as butter.

Even if this lady demanded his life, he’d offer it willingly, without hesitation.

But alas, it was all just his imagination.

Once inside, he had no more Immortal Stones, and naturally couldn’t sit at a private table. He had no choice but to lean against the balcony railing and observe quietly like some sort of security guard.

Meanwhile,

Long Hao was already red in the face from competing; he hadn’t expected such fierce rivalry.

The fairy before him—he absolutely needed to win her heart. No one could possibly compete with him.

Lin Fan was scanning Butterfly Fairy’s figure with a concerned gaze. Not out of any improper thoughts about her body, but a sincere worry.

Being trapped in this place—surely it was heartbreaking.

Surely, she must be worn down.

But he couldn’t help observing that even in her exhaustion, she possessed an awe-inspiring vitality. Fully rejuvenated—what kind of magnificence would she exude then?

If one had to describe it, only poetry could do it justice.

A cascade of three thousand feet!

Spectacular, mighty, vast—daringly imaginative.

Meanwhile,

the Long Family had descended into chaos.

The Dragon Family Master, Long Hao’s father, was frantically searching for the family’s treasured Dragon Essence but couldn’t find it no matter how hard he tried. Finally, he learned from the steward that Long Hao had taken it, claiming he was going out to secure a wife for the family.

Absurd!

Utterly absurd!

Without hesitation, he gathered his men and stormed toward Immortal Spring Pavilion.

If possible, he would’ve liked to crack open his rebellious son’s skull to see if it was packed with mush.

Not an ounce of sense!

Who in their right mind would dare take such precious items outside?

Immortal Spring Pavilion.

"Young Master Long, you’ve done quite enough. With this much fighting, aren’t you afraid your father will beat you to death when you return?" A middle-aged man remarked with a grin. He owned a pawn-and-betting business in town, immensely wealthy.

Long Hao wanted to compete with this man, but it wasn’t realistic.

Moreover, the middle-aged man was curious to see just how extraordinary the Flower List Immortal truly was.

"You..." Long Hao was fuming, glaring at the other man.

The middle-aged man asked, "Fairy, given your status and position, it’s unlikely that you would come here without reason. Is there something you need assistance with? If there’s anything, I’d be happy to help."

Indeed, everyone was wondering the same thing.

Living in the Immortal Realm, even if you hadn’t seen her before, surely you’ve heard the rumors? Someone so high and mighty suddenly descending into the mortal world—it was unsettling, to say the least.

Butterfly Fairy replied, "I felt unfinished ties to the mortal world, and a trial of emotional tribulation was looming. Thus, I’ve come here to resolve it."

Her words were brief, succinct.

It was a plausible explanation, though whether people believed it was another matter entirely.

The middle-aged man chuckled, "If that’s the case, I can take care of it."

Lin Fan and Qin Yang shook their heads, muttering in hushed tones.

"Clearly, she’s under duress. Otherwise, there’s no way she’d say something like that."

"Mhm, exactly—it has to be that."

Xiang Fei had never imagined himself as someone so rational. He had already figured out the situation: Butterfly Fairy must have devised some kind of trap. However, her true intentions remained elusive.

And then, at that moment—

Long Hao suddenly took out the brocade box from his coat. "I’m willing to offer this item. Let’s see anyone try to compete with me now."

With that, he opened the box.

Inside lay a black orb, the size of a fist.

It seemed utterly ordinary.

Like an iron ball.

The middle-aged man burst out laughing. "Hahaha, Young Master Long, you must be joking—bringing out an iron ball and expecting us to back down? What a joke!"

Butterfly Fairy’s previously calm gaze subtly shifted upon seeing the object. She exchanged a look with her maidservant, but otherwise remained silent.

Xiang Fei frowned.

He had just noticed Butterfly Fairy’s expression had turned slightly odd upon looking at the iron ball. What was this seemingly plain iron ball that captivated Butterfly Fairy so much?

Could it be that the orb’s exterior was deceiving, and its true nature was hidden inside?

"Young Master Long, my mistress says that this is just ordinary scrap metal. Surely there’s no need for you to act so seriously?" The servant girl spoke up.

Long Hao protested, "Impossible! This is a treasure."

The servant girl replied, "But everyone agrees it’s just scrap—how about you let my mistress examine it directly?"

Long Hao, eager to impress, did not hesitate. He obediently handed the brocade box over. The item was indeed the Dragon Family’s treasure, constantly enshrined in their ancestral hall.

Though its true purpose remained unknown,

if it was something his father treated with such reverence, it wasn’t a mere ordinary object.

Soon enough—

The maidservant declared, "My mistress says she really likes this item. She’d like to ask if Young Master Long would be willing to gift it to her."

Long Hao replied, "Of course I’d be willing. If I wasn’t, why would I bring it out in the first place?"

"Then you must personally tell my mistress that you’re willing to gift this item to her," the servant girl urged.

Long Hao wasn’t entirely sure what this was all about—but nevertheless, he declared loudly, "I, Long Hao, am willing to give this item to Butterfly Fairy."

At that very moment—

Lin Fan realized something was amiss.

When Long Hao voiced his decision, the protective aura surrounding him instantly vanished and surged toward the brocade box. It was as if a vital essence had abandoned him altogether.

"Ah, so that’s the truth."

Finally, Lin Fan understood: all his earlier speculations had been misplaced. Butterfly Fairy wasn’t being coerced; she had a hidden motive.

Boom!

Just then,

the doors to Immortal Spring Pavilion swung open as a group of people flooded into the room.

"Brother Lin, the mastermind has appeared! It’s time to take action and rescue Butterfly Fairy from her plight!" Qin Yang had been itching to rush in and save the day. If he could free the third most-ranked Immortal on the Flower List, he’d have something great to boast about in the future.

Smack!

Lin Fan smacked Qin Yang’s head in irritation.

"Are you an idiot? Do you believe everything I say? I was testing you! To see if you were truly smart. Who knew you’d actually fall for it."

"What a disappointment."

Qin Yang was flabbergasted.

What are you even talking about?!