Chapter 14: Sister, please wait a moment

Ah…achoo~~

Is the air conditioning in the shopping mall too cold? Why does my nose feel so itchy?

After parting ways with the sales assistant Linxin, perhaps because the air conditioning was set quite low, Su Qi sneezed unexpectedly.

Rubbing his reddened nose, he glanced at the time on his phone—still more than an hour left.

So, Su Qi decided to take a stroll through the Lingwu Bazaar today and see exactly what kind of ‘Beguilement Type’ Spiritual Items were there.

Following the sales assistant’s directions, Su Qi headed toward the West Side of the Sixth Floor.

He had to admit, the Sixth Floor was really spacious, and the variety of Spirit Martial Items was dazzling.

Not only rare medicinal herbs like Lingzhi and colorful Spirit Pills, but also various Lingwu from the Saint Ruins—swords, spears, halberds, clothes, hoodies, and so on.

Although Su Qi had been to the Lingwu Market before, every visit still felt fresh and exciting, like stepping into another world.

The only downside was the prices of these Spiritual Items, which honestly made Su Qi hesitate.

He browsed for quite a while; the cheapest item was an unknown little grass brimming with Spiritual Energy, but even that single blade of grass was priced at 2,000 yuan—a complete ripoff.

At the other extreme, the most expensive was a spear that looked incredibly stylish, priced at a whopping 10,000,000 yuan.

Though that price was probably inflated, Su Qi couldn’t help but be stunned by all those zeros.

In the end, he could only sigh and admit: poverty limits imagination.

Dodging the crowded aisles, after a bit of searching, Su Qi finally reached the section marked with a pink zone sign.

Perhaps because the Beguilement Type abilities were rare and not very practical, this area was sparsely populated compared to the others.

Only a handful of people lingered, and the sales assistants were rarely at their counters due to low sales.

Stepping into the Beguilement Type goods area, the variety of items was very different from before.

In short, there was less practicality.

There were some rather retro broken glasses, a heart-shaped tail that seemed a little… risqué, strangely cultivated beautiful mushrooms that looked suspicious, and accessories like butterfly hairpins and gold anklets.

Looking at these strange items, Su Qi felt like he was wandering through a night market stall. Everything was wildly varied and bizarre.

While examining these odd Spiritual Items, Su Qi walked further inside.

Suddenly, a question formed in his mind.

According to what the teacher had taught in class, when an Ability user encounters a corresponding Spiritual Item, they instinctively develop a sort of spiritual connection—like the magnetic attraction of opposite poles.

But after roaming this Auxiliary Ability Zone for so long, he hadn’t felt a single reaction.

Could it be that the Observation Orb’s readings were wrong?

Lost in thought, Su Qi’s gaze suddenly felt pulled, as if attracted by a magnet, and involuntarily landed on a garment displayed inside a glass case.

The piece of clothing was a vibrant and auspicious pure red, like blazing flames or ripe cherries—dazzling and eye-catching.

Its style was simple yet solemn, reminiscent of the ancient red wedding dress worn by women in old times during their weddings.

Exquisite tailoring and delicate stitching all showcased the garment’s rich history and superb craftsmanship.

What was even more astonishing was that this dress wasn’t a modern replica but a genuine Spiritual Item unearthed from the Saint Ruins.

To prove its provenance, the dress hadn’t been cleaned spotless; on the collar and the matching Red Veil, faint gray stains from the passage of time remained.

Yet these stains didn’t detract from the dress’s charm; rather, they added a mysterious aura.

It was as if the dirt marked the years this garment had witnessed, bearing silent testimony to its long history and countless stories.

Staring at this iconic ancient red wedding dress, which simply hung there in the transparent display, Su Qi suddenly realized he had unknowingly approached right up to the glass.

Deep inside, a faint voice seemed to whisper silently: “Wear it… wear it.”

Feeling the subtle Sense of Resonance brought on by this Spiritual Item, Su Qi’s emotions became complicated.

On one hand, he was curious—this was an experience he had never felt before.

On the other hand, he was helpless.

Why… why did a boy like him have to feel a connection to a woman’s garment!?

He internally grumbled, then glanced at the sky-high price of 600,000 yuan for this ancient wedding dress and finally gave up completely.

Ding dong~

At that moment, Su Qi’s phone vibrated lightly.

Hearing his alarm, he took one last look at the red wedding dress, then, with poverty firmly in mind, didn’t linger further in the Lingwu Market.

He turned and headed downstairs from the Sixth Floor, found an accessible restroom on the Fifth Floor, and gently took out the JK Uniform and beautiful White Silk stockings from his backpack.

Looking at these soft, delicate girl’s clothes, Su Qi’s pale face couldn’t help but flush slightly.

Though he had tried them on at home last night, the thought of soon appearing as a ‘young girl’ still gave him a mix of forbidden thrill and embarrassment.

After a brief moment of hesitation, Su Qi finally stretched out his slender hand tremblingly.

A faint, beautiful glow flashed briefly in the restroom.

A super sweet, pure, and adorable White Silk-clad girl was freshly ‘born’.

Her golden hair gleamed beautifully, cascading over slender, fragrant shoulders.

Wrapped in White Silk, her delicate legs appeared even more innocent and lovely.

Looking at his reflection, Su Qi felt every inch of his body radiate sparkling charm.

Though he mentally prepared himself before every transformation, he was still inevitably stunned by his own beauty each time.

Swish swish~

Wearing the classic pair of black, obedient little leather shoes that matched the JK Uniform, he spun around in front of the mirror.

Feeling the lightness of his transformed body, he carefully checked for any revealing spots.

Satisfied, Su Qi stuffed his male clothes back into the backpack and walked out of the restroom.

“Whoa, look at that girl over there—those White Silk legs, so straight and soft.”

“Shh, that’s totally Asuna! Hey, is there a comic con in this mall? Should we go talk to her?”

“Of course! Even if she rejects us, we get to hear the goddess’s voice!”

“Let’s go?”

“Let’s go, let’s go!!!”

Perhaps because his agility had improved, so had his perception.

As Su Qi stepped out of the accessible restroom, he immediately sensed the gazes and hushed whispers of two boys from a distance.

Hearing them plan to approach him, Su Qi—though he had experienced this many times after dressing as a girl—felt conflicted.

After all, he was a real boy.

The principle of ‘like repels like’ applied here—being hit on by guys was something Su Qi politely declined.

He quickened his pace slightly.

Before the two could catch up, Su Qi reached the elevator and pressed the button for the first floor.

Since the mall wasn’t crowded except on the Sixth Floor, he was lucky; the elevator didn’t stop on the 4th, 3rd, or 2nd floors.

Ding dong~

Accompanied by the crisp sound of the elevator arriving, the doors slowly slid open on the first floor.

As Su Qi stepped out, he suddenly noticed a figure just beyond the elevator who looked vaguely familiar.

Under an overly conservative coat that hid a curvy figure, the person had alluring purple hair. Because they were so close, Su Qi even caught a faint scent of sweet roses.

Faced with these familiar details, Su Qi’s step faltered, and his heart involuntarily tightened.

He subtly lifted his lowered head and caught sight of a face as gentle as a big sister next door, with a charming beauty mark under her left eye.

At that moment, Su Qi was completely flustered.

Why? How was it possible?

He had randomly come to this mall—why was Senior Wen Yin here too?

And to top it off, they happened to catch the same elevator?

Would she recognize him?

No, he had to get away quickly.

If Miss Wen Yin found out he was a cross-dressing boy, it felt like his secret crush might never get a chance to bloom.

That would never do!

Thump thump thump~

His heart pounded wildly from nervousness.

With every beat, Su Qi felt the soft rebound of his chest and the distinct thudding in his ears.

As he brushed past Wen Yin, still carrying the faint rose fragrance, and was about to leave the elevator…

A clear, mature female voice suddenly rang out in the cramped space.

“This little sister, please wait a moment!!!”

Su Qi: (ΩДΩ)