Water Ling'er’s face flushed crimson after she finished speaking, unsure where she had found the audacity to utter such words.

Mo Han paused, thinking: So many people have called you Saintess before, why didn't that bother you, but I do, and suddenly you're uncomfortable? And you want me to call you by your given name, dropping the surname entirely. Could this girl possibly have feelings for me? Mo Han mused narcissistically to himself, yet his mouth curved into a smile as he replied, "Since Ling'er has put it this way, how could I possibly refuse? I shall call you Ling'er from now on."

Upon hearing Mo Han’s words, Water Ling'er’s face grew even redder, but she kept her head bowed, silent.

Mo Han asked with a smile, "I wonder how long Ling'er plans to stay here?" Seeing Water Ling'er's reaction, Mo Han quickly explained, "I meant, how long you plan to stay in Feiji City, Ling'er, don't misunderstand me."

Seeing Water Ling'er remain silent, Mo Han grew more anxious and hurried to say, "I really wasn't referring to staying with me. Ling'er, if you wish to stay here, you can stay as long as you like; I don't mind at all."

Even staying the night is fine, Mo Han added internally.

Seeing Mo Han looking utterly flustered, Water Ling'er let out a sudden burst of laughter, muttering, "Who would want to stay at your place? I'm leaving right now."

Without waiting for Mo Han’s reaction, she turned and walked straight to the door.

This left Mo Han utterly bewildered—how could she change her mind faster than flipping a book?

Mo Han offered a wry smile, saying, "Yes, it’s my fault. Ling'er, wait a moment, let me escort you back. Although you are a Saintess, what if some reckless fool sees your peerless beauty and tries to bully you? That would certainly ruin your mood."

Water Ling'er heard Mo Han's torrent of flattery and cursed with a smile, "Who needs you to escort me?" Yet, she remained rooted to the spot. Mo Han saw this and chuckled knowingly, following closely behind, "It’s my insistence. How could someone as beautiful as Ling'er lack an escort? I insist on seeing you off."

Water Ling'er suddenly turned around and opened her mouth to say, "You only know how to talk nonsense. You haven't even seen my face, yet you know I’m beautiful?" Mo Han quickly responded, "It’s true. Ling'er, the feeling you give me is that of a peerlessly beautiful woman, and the aura you exude—I know it without even needing to look."

Water Ling'er laughed, saying, "With such a silver tongue, I wonder how many girls you’ve managed to deceive."

Mo Han immediately adopted a serious expression and replied, "That is slander! While I may be a bit sentimental, I am never promiscuous. Any girl I truly care for, I will treat with absolute sincerity."

Water Ling'er didn't reply after hearing Mo Han's words. Mo Han thought he had erred again and was about to speak when Water Ling'er softly said, "Do you want to see what I look like?" Hearing her question, Mo Han smiled broadly, "As long as Ling'er doesn't mind, of course, I wish to see."

Hearing Mo Han’s response, Water Ling’er paused, seemingly having made a resolution, and started to lift her veil.

Suddenly, Mo Han exclaimed nervously, "Wait!"

Water Ling'er looked at Mo Han with confusion, wondering why he had suddenly stopped her.

Mo Han cleared his throat awkwardly, saying, "Ling'er, didn't you make some kind of vow that if someone sees your face, you must marry them?" Hearing this, Water Ling'er scolded him in embarrassment, "What nonsense are you talking about? Why would I make such a vow?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Han instantly relaxed, showing a look of relief, "That's a relief! Heh heh, Ling'er, you can continue."

Water Ling'er suddenly asked with suspicion, "Why did you suddenly ask about that?" Mo Han quickly replied, "Nothing, just slipped out. Ling'er, don't dwell on it."

Water Ling'er seemed to recall something and then said, "What you mentioned... couldn't it be about the Dark Saintess?" Mo Han hurriedly denied it, "No, how could it be? Ling'er, you shouldn't overthink things."

Water Ling'er certainly didn't believe Mo Han's words, muttering under her breath, "Hmph, shameless, only knows how to seduce men."

This left Mo Han, who was standing nearby, extremely awkward.

Just as Mo Han was about to speak, Water Ling'er said angrily, "You are not allowed to like her!"

Mo Han exclaimed, "Good grief, I haven't even met her, why would I like her?"

Hearing Mo Han’s response, Water Ling’er seemed less angry, and she reached up to remove her veil. Instantly, Mo Han felt the entire room brighten as a face of unparalleled beauty materialized before him.

To describe her using phrases like 'shaming the moon and shaming the flowers, causing geese to fall from the sky and fish to sink beneath the water' would be perfectly fitting. The Water Ling'er before him was fresh and elegant, her skin like congealed cream, her eyes like autumn pools, bright of gaze and white of teeth, seemingly eclipsing everything around her.

Water Ling'er asked, "Am I beautiful?" Mo Han stared, captivated, and replied, "Beautiful, absolutely stunning. Ling'er, you are truly an extraordinarily beautiful girl."

Pleased by his praise, Water Ling'er smiled happily, asking, "Then tell me, who is more beautiful, me or the Dark Saintess?" Mo Han replied without thinking, "Of course, you are both beautiful."

He inwardly cursed himself the moment the words left his mouth; he had walked right into her trap.

As expected, upon hearing Mo Han’s reply, Water Ling'er said angrily, "You still claim you haven't met the Dark Saintess? Then how do you know she’s beautiful?"

Mo Han couldn't find a good excuse for a moment and could only say awkwardly, "Heh heh, I guessed. I figured since she was chosen as the Dark Saintess, she probably wouldn't be ugly."

Water Ling'er did not believe him for a second. She put her veil back on and said indignantly, "Go find your Dark Saintess! You don't need to see me off."

With that, she turned and walked away without looking back, leaving Mo Han standing there utterly baffled.

Mo Han muttered to himself, "Who did I offend, who did I provoke? She gets angry the moment she sees me. Fine if she doesn't want an escort; honestly, it’s baffling."

Just then, Dai Li walked in from outside and asked, "I saw the Saintess leave in a huff. Did you provoke her again?"

Mo Han replied with resignation, "Who knows? Women are incomprehensible. Never mind her, I won't bother with it. She’s probably just on her cycle."

Dai Li asked curiously, "What is a 'cycle'?" Mo Han then grinned slyly at Dai Li and said, "Heh heh, it just means her relatives are visiting. Now, my Queen is so much better; she never gives me dirty looks. Come here and give me a hug as a reward."

Hearing Mo Han tease her, Dai Li’s face flushed red, and she scolded him in mock anger, "Who is your Queen? You just talk nonsense!"

But her expression was undeniably sweet. After saying that, she shyly ran out, leaving Mo Han standing alone.

Mo Han smiled fondly, saying, "Ah, really. She clearly likes me but refuses to admit it. This girl... I need to act faster next time, lest this little girl slips away from me again."

The next day, Mo Han decided to hurry to Tianlong City to fulfill his master's dying wish. Everyone agreed, of course. Mo Han sent someone to inform Gongsun Yunyan of his plans. Mo Han had intended to tell Water Ling'er as well, but recalling the furious way she had left yesterday, he decided it was better not to provoke her. If this girl mentioned the Dark Saintess in front of Dai Li and the others, he would be the one to suffer.

Just as everyone was preparing to depart, Gongsun Yunyan and Water Ling'er arrived again. Hearing that Water Ling'er was also there, Mo Han was slightly surprised. Had her anger subsided? But she was so furious yesterday; truly, a woman’s heart is as deep as the ocean.

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