Eighty thousand spirit stones, even for the Ji family of Fengqi Valley, was no small sum.
Yet, it wasn't so much that the eldest Miss Ji couldn't afford it. That maid must have received instructions beforehand, which is why she followed through so confidently.
One could say that Young Master Ling was rather skilled at extorting people, setting the price just right.
Bai Siyao thought to herself, if she were in Miss Ji's shoes, she'd be furious too.
However, it was Miss Ji who initiated this trouble. Could it be there was a grudge between the two?
The middle private seat fell into silence, and a stifled voice from within said, "Chun He, pay them!"
The maid responded and went out to settle the payment with the steward of the Star Plucking Tower.
Oh my, no argument? The spectators felt disappointed.
Bai Siyao mused to herself, this Miss Ji wasn't a fool after all. She had already lost face, and making a scene would be pointless, only serving to make her a laughingstock. She was just too young and impulsive earlier, falling prey to Ling Bufei's schemes.
With Miss Ji choosing not to cause further trouble, Young Master Ling also quieted down, and the auction proceeded smoothly. The little drama quickly passed.
When the auction ended, Bai Si walked over with great excitement. "Elder sister, second sister, how about we go to the top floor? To see that... what's it called, Star-something River?"
"Wàn Xiàng Star River," Bai Lian corrected him, then turned to ask, "Second sister, what do you think?"
Bai Siyao noticed the curtain of the middle seat sway slightly, indicating someone had just left. She glanced up and spotted a familiar hem of clothing on the spiral staircase, and she nodded. "Let's go. Since we're here, we might as well see the famous attraction of the Star Plucking Tower."
Bai Si was delighted. "Let's go, let's go!"
The three siblings ascended the spiral stairs, and soon they reached the top floor, where the view suddenly opened up before them.
Bai Si couldn't stop exclaiming in awe, utterly amazed to find this hidden paradise. Illuminated pearls lined the pathways, and jade steps led the way, the entire place glittering like a crystal palace on land.
The Wàn Xiàng Star River hung suspended in mid-air. Each lamp was actually a luminous pearl, rotating slowly above, creating a scene of unparalleled romance and grandeur.
Even Bai Lian was awestruck, praising, "This is truly a spectacle of the human world."
Bai Siyao, however, had other intentions. She said to her elder sister, "Elder sister, I'm a bit tired. I'll rest here for a while. Come find me when you've finished enjoying the view."
Bai Lian didn't suspect anything. "Alright, I'll go keep an eye on that rascal to make sure he doesn't cause trouble."
Bai Siyao couldn't help but laugh. "Thank you, elder sister."
After they left, Bai Siyao scanned the top floor.
In her past life, she had lived at the Star Plucking Tower for quite some time and had grown bored of the sights. She had come up here this time for the Young Master Ling.
She had her sights set on climbing this high branch and just needed to find the right opportunity.
If she hadn't seen wrong earlier, both he and Miss Ji had come to the top floor. Were they here to settle a score?
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The lonely journey of the cold fairy
RomantikBai Siyao was a female devil for thousands of years, and until her death, she made the entire immortal cultivation world feel like having a fishbone stuck in the throat. When she unexpectedly returned to her youth, suddenly she didn't want to be a d...
