MM Racing Chapter 64 Xiao Wu's New Outfit
Chapter 64 Xiao Wu's New Outfit
The curtain in the fitting room was suddenly pulled open, as if a ray of light had suddenly shone into the slightly dim room.
The girl standing in front of the full-length mirror was now completely different from the girl in the simple school uniform she had been half an hour earlier.
The first outfit was a pink lace tulle dress, the skirt so fluffy it resembled a blooming rose, with layers of tulle draping from the waist down to just above the knees.
Her chest was adorned with exquisite pearls, which trembled slightly with her breath. Xiao Wu stood in front of the mirror, unsure of what to do with her hands, and finally awkwardly crossed them in front of her, looking like a little rabbit who had wandered into a candy house, completely bewildered.
"This is so cute!" the sales assistants exclaimed. "This little girl looks like a princess in it!"
Xiao Wu's cheeks flushed slightly as she stole a glance at Li Fulan sitting on the sofa. The man simply nodded and said, "Wrap it up," before returning to his tea, as if the expensive dress were nothing more than a cabbage.
The second outfit was a white short dress, its simple design exuding a fresh and refined elegance. The dress was made of flowing silk fabric, perfectly outlining her slender waist. The hemline fell just to mid-thigh, and paired with matching ankle boots, it made her legs appear exceptionally long, like two tender, white scallions.
"This dress makes your legs look amazing!" The sales assistant's eyes lit up. "Young lady, your legs are absolutely stunning! So straight and long, and your skin is so fair. You're practically blessed with legs like they were made by God!"
Xiao Wu shifted her body slightly, a little embarrassed, her skirt swaying gently with her movement. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Li Fulan's gaze linger on her legs for a moment, and her heart inexplicably quickened, her ears turning a faint red.
The third outfit was a light blue princess dress. Layers of blue tulle flowed out like ripples, and the neckline and cuffs were adorned with silver embroidery. Wearing this dress, Xiao Wu became elegant, like an elf princess who had stepped out of a fairy tale, even her walk exuding an ethereal charm.
The fourth outfit was a pale yellow floral dress, fresh and lively, perfectly matching the girlish charm of her age. The dress was covered with tiny daisy patterns, and paired with her sweet face, she was simply too adorable to resist pinching or squeezing.
Every time she changed her clothes, she would go outside for Li Fulan to "inspect" them. The man's reaction was always so calm; he wouldn't even lift his eyelids, as if these expensive clothes were just worthless rags in his eyes.
"This one is nice, I'll buy it."
"That one will do too, wrap it up."
"I'll take all of these."
As they tried them one after another, a small mountain had formed on the counter. The exquisite gift boxes were stacked together like a human pyramid, almost reaching the ceiling.
This last move completely stunned Xiao Wu.
It was a pale gold, form-fitting dress that hugged her developing yet already graceful figure like a second skin.
The top-grade ice silk fabric shimmered like water under the light, each strand seemingly possessing its own life, rising and falling gently with her breath. The silky touch against her skin brought a subtle, tingling sensation, making her want to tremble slightly.
The neckline features a perfectly low-cut design, not overly revealing, yet just enough to show off delicate collarbones and a seductive, snow-white curve. The original hint of youthful naiveté has been replaced by a pure and alluring aura that lies between girlhood and womanhood.
The waist design was extremely fitted, perfectly outlining her slender waist. Below, the skirt adopted a swallowtail design that was shorter in the front and longer in the back, just covering the most alluring part of her upper thighs, while completely exposing her straight, long, and flawless legs to the air.
The sales assistant also paired her with a pair of white silk stockings. The slightly sheen fabric clung tightly to her slender calves, and the lace trim at the edges dug into the soft flesh of her thighs, creating a voluptuous curve that was sure to get your blood pumping.
Xiao Wu looked at herself in the mirror, her bright eyes wide open, her pink lips slightly parted, her mind blank, as if she couldn't believe that the noble, princess-like girl in front of her was actually herself.
"Is...is this really me?"
She subconsciously stroked the cool, silky ribbon around her waist, the sensation between her fingertips giving her a dizzying, unreal feeling. The girl in the mirror had cloud-like black hair, clear, large eyes, delicate features, and a magnificent dress that seemed to captivate anyone's gaze.
Was that really her? The wild girl who used to hop and skip through the forest, covered in mud and leaves, chasing butterflies all over the mountains?
"certainly."
A deep, magnetic voice came from behind.
Li Fulan had somehow appeared behind her. His hands naturally rested on her rounded shoulders, and he looked at her through the mirror. There was no mockery in his deep black eyes, only undisguised admiration and a possessiveness that made one's heart race.
"This is how you should be, my little bunny."
His voice was very low, as if he were speaking only to her. His warm breath brushed against her ear, causing her rabbit ears, hidden among her hair, to tremble slightly involuntarily.
The sales assistant approached at the opportune moment, her face beaming with a professional yet undeniably shocked smile. She had worked in this industry for several years and had seen countless beautiful aristocratic ladies, but the stunning beauty of this young girl in this dress still made her involuntarily exclaim "Wow!" in her mind.
"Sir, you have excellent taste! This dress is simply tailor-made for this young lady! There's not a single flaw!"
She took out an exquisite ledger, turned to a certain page, and her voice became exceptionally sweet: "This dress is made of top-grade century-old ice silkworm silk and was hand-sewn by the most famous embroiderer in our city. It costs a total of 20,000 gold soul coins."
"Twenty...twenty thousand?!"
Xiao Wu's little hand trembled violently, almost tearing her skirt off.
What does 20,000 Gold Soul Coins mean? When she was a work-study student at Notting Academy, her monthly living expenses were only a few Copper Soul Coins! One Gold Soul Coin can be exchanged for one thousand Silver Soul Coins, and one Silver Soul Coin can be exchanged for one thousand Copper Soul Coins. That means 20,000 Gold Soul Coins are equal to 200 billion Copper Soul Coins!
That's enough to buy half of Nottingham!
Just for a piece of clothing?!
"No...no! This is too expensive!" Xiaowu's eyes reddened with anxiety as she grabbed her skirt and tried to run to the fitting room. "I'm perfectly fine in my school uniform! That outfit can last me for years! This is such a waste!"
Li Fulan didn't even lift her eyelids.
He casually took out an exquisite sandalwood box from his storage ring, placed it on the counter, and opened it with a "click".
In that instant, the entire shop was illuminated by a golden light.
The box was filled with neatly stacked gold soul coins, each one gleaming with a dazzling light, densely packed together like a group of soldiers awaiting inspection. The golden light was so bright that the sales assistants couldn't open their eyes and gasped in surprise.
"Is that enough?" Li Fulan asked casually.
"Enough...more than enough! More than enough!" The sales assistant hurriedly took the box, her movements as careful as if she were handling a rare treasure. "Sir, please wait a moment, I'll go to the checkout right away, and I'll bring you your change immediately!"
She dashed backstage as fast as she could, as if she was afraid that if she was even a second too slow, this God of Wealth would regret it.
Li Fulan then turned around and pressed down on Xiao Wu's shoulder, which was trying to escape.
He leaned down slightly, bringing his warm breath close to her sensitive ear, which was hidden among her hair in pink bunny ears. The ears perked up almost reflexively, then drooped shyly, the whole process like a flower blooming and closing.
"Wow, that's so cheap, silly girl."
His voice was deep and magnetic, carrying a calm indifference to money.
"These clothes offer no soul power defense bonuses and aren't made with any soul beast materials; they're purely for looks, which is why they're so cheap. In the world of nobles, this is just the most basic facade."
Li Fulan's fingers gently glide across her burning cheeks; the touch is almost imperceptible, yet it causes a slight tremor.
"Listen, I'm going to take you to meet some important people. You're my disciple, Li Fulan's face. I won't allow my face to be anything less than shabby, understand?"
"I... am your face..."
Xiao Wu felt a bang in her head, her rationality completely shattered by those domineering yet doting words.
He said she was his face. He said he wouldn't allow her to be shabby. He said he would take her to meet important people.
Those words seemed to possess some kind of magic, echoing in her mind again and again. She felt as if she were drunk, her whole body dizzy, her legs as weak as if she were walking on cotton.
In the end, she could only let Li Fulan lead her by the hand, walking out of the tailor shop like a delicate marionette.
Before the sweet dizziness subsided, a magnificent six-winged angel statue came into view.
The statue was over ten zhang tall, carved entirely from white marble, with six enormous wings outstretched as if ready to take flight at any moment. The statue's face was both compassionate and majestic, with its hands outstretched downwards, as if bestowing a blessing or judging.
The plaza in front of the Hall of Spirits and the Papal Palace.
Solemn, majestic, and sacred.
This is the center of faith for all soul masters across the continent, and the air is filled with a suffocating pressure of soul power. People come and go in the square, but no one dares to make a loud noise; even their footsteps are soft, for fear of disturbing that sacred hall.
Xiao Wu's body froze instantly.
The sweet dizziness vanished in an instant, replaced by a fear that ran deep in her blood. Cold sweat broke out on her back, and her small hands, gripping Li Fulan's sleeve, began to tremble slightly.
This is the headquarters of the Spirit Hall, the territory of the woman who killed her mother.
She just swaggered in like that?
Li Fulan, however, seemed completely oblivious to her unusual behavior, and calmly took out a token from her bosom.
It was an ordinary deacon token, made of bronze, engraved with the Spirit Hall's emblem. Such tokens were considered low to mid-level within the Spirit Hall, and were typically only worn by deacons of branch halls in various regions.
Upon seeing the token, the guarding warrior nodded slightly to signal passage, his attitude neither particularly respectful nor deliberately difficult.
Li Fulan led Xiao Wu into the side hall without any hindrance.
The interior of the hall was much simpler than the plaza outside, with only simple tables and chairs and a few paintings of the Spirit Hall's doctrines hanging on the walls. An elder dressed in an ordinary gray robe was sitting behind a desk processing documents. When he saw Li Fulan enter, he looked up with a hint of doubt on his face.
"Who are you?"
"Li Fulan, a deacon of the Notting Branch of the Spirit Hall." Li Fulan cupped his hands respectfully, "I've come to headquarters to report back and, incidentally, to submit some mission results."
"Reporting back?" The elder opened the register in front of him, frowned, and looked at it for a long time. "We haven't received any mission reports from the Notting branch."
"It's like this." Li Fulan smiled slightly and took out a sheepskin scroll from his pocket. "I have discovered a Soul Master with exceptional talent in Notting City and want to report it to headquarters to apply for a talent discovery reward."
He pulled Xiao Wu in front of him, as if he were displaying a perfect work of art.
"This is the genius I discovered. A level 15 agility-type battle spirit master, whose martial spirit is the extremely rare Soft Bone Enchanting Rabbit among beast martial spirits."
The elder's expression shifted slightly, and he put down the brush in his hand.
"Oh? Level 15? And it's a Beast Martial Soul?" He stood up, walked up to Xiao Wu, and examined her carefully for a few moments. "Little girl, could you show me?"
Xiao Wu took a deep breath, trying her best to suppress the instinctive rejection and fear she felt towards the Spirit Hall.
She told herself to stay calm and act like an ordinary human genius. As long as her true identity wasn't revealed, there would be no danger.
She obediently released her soul power.
"Xiao Wu, a level 15 agility-type battle spirit master, martial spirit: Soft Bone Charming Rabbit."
Two bright yellow century-old soul rings slowly rose from beneath her feet, their pink light reflecting off her magnificent gown, making her appear both alluring and holy.
The elder's eyes lit up instantly. He circled Xiao Wu twice, carefully sensing the fluctuations of her soul power, his expression growing increasingly surprised.
"...Level 15...The hundred-year-old soul ring is of extremely high quality...and it's a top-tier beast martial soul..."
He nodded repeatedly, the wrinkles on his face smoothing out.
"Excellent, excellent! A truly promising talent! I never imagined such a hidden gem could be found in a remote place like Notting!"
He walked quickly back to the desk, scribbled a few lines on a form, and then stamped it.
"Talent discovery mission confirmed. According to regulations, discovering a level 15 Beast Martial Soul genius will earn 800 contribution points."
He took a wooden plaque from the drawer and handed it to Li Fulan.
"This is your contribution certificate, which you can use to exchange for corresponding resources in the Martial Soul Treasury."
Li Fulan took the wooden plaque, casually toying with it between her fingers, and asked casually, "Oh? Contribution points. Besides completing these talent scouting tasks, what other channels are there to obtain them?"
"There are several types," the elder explained patiently. "The first type is like you, completing missions for the Spirit Hall or discovering talent. The second type is handing over rare natural treasures, soul bones, or soul tools."
He paused, then added, "Of course, Gold Soul Coins can also be directly exchanged for Contribution Points, but the exchange rate is rather low—one hundred Gold Soul Coins are needed to exchange for just one point. Usually, only noble children who want to gain prestige within the system choose this clumsy method."
One hundred to one.
Li Fulan quickly did some mental calculations.
In his storage ring, there were still 18 counterfeit gold soul coins that he had obtained from Lin An.
That translates to 1,800 points. Adding that to the 800 points I already had, that's enough to exchange for some interesting things.
"Since we're here, let's ask someone about this."
Li Fulan put away the wooden sign, her tone becoming casual, as if she had just asked a casual question.
"Hulina, have you been in town lately?"
The elder's expression changed slightly, and his gaze toward Li Fulan became more scrutinizing.
"Why are you asking about Hu Liena?"
"It's nothing, it's just that she introduced me to the Spirit Hall, and I'd like to find an opportunity to pay her a visit." Li Fulan smiled. "After all, as fellow members of the Spirit Hall, it's always good to get to know more colleagues."
The elder remained silent for a moment before finally speaking.
"Hu Liena recently returned from a secret trial. It's said that she's now... a Soul Master level expert."
"Soul Master?" Li Fulan raised an eyebrow. "Level 30?"
"Yes," the elder said, his tone filled with awe. "Your Highness is only in her early twenties, yet she has already broken through to level 30. Such talent is extremely rare, even across the entire continent. In addition, her martial soul is the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, making her combat power even more terrifying."
Li Fulan nodded thoughtfully, a meaningful smile curving her lips.
"interesting……"