Cohabitation with Sword Spirit-Chapter 160 - 130: Come Sign a Contract with Me and Become a (Late-Blooming) Spirit Cat Girl

Hearing the sudden voice of Li Wanqing, Lu Xin was startled. Turning her head, she found her face almost touching that smiling, charming face.

Li Wanqing, like playing a prank, deliberately bent over and leaned her face close to Lu Xin's ear. If Lu Xin was not careful, it would immediately lead to forbidden love.

However, Lu Xin had seen this trick many times before and pushed Li Wanqing's face away with annoyance, saying, "Stop coming up with these tricks, girl! Speak up, when did you arrive?!"

Li Wanqing's eyes brightened: "Sister Xin, do you know that the combination of your young girl appearance, married woman status, and the tone of elder lecturing others gives a unique charm?"

Lu Xin snapped her fingers, and immediately a dozen Golden Crow Fire Swords surrounded Li Wanqing: "Looks like you're itching for trouble again."

"Sister Xin, calm down. I'm wearing a little skirt right now, not suitable for a fight... Besides, I can't beat you in these years, how about waiting another 10 years?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xin couldn't help but imagine Li Wanqing 10 years from now... simply chills down the spine.

But for now, it's better to deal with the current issue.

"Did you see the things just now?"

Li Wanqing nodded openly: "Yes, I came in and saw you, Sister Xin, holding a little booklet, looking so absorbed, thought you borrowed something from my mom's collection again..."

Lu Xin's face blushed and slapped the table: "What booklet! Nonsense!"

Li Wanqing laughed: "Yes, yes, when I came closer and looked, I realized you were looking at my dad's diary. He hid it so well. I've been trying to sneak a peek since I was 5 but never had a chance. It turns out Sister Xin is truly resourceful."

Lu Xin's face turned even redder, after all, sneaking a peek at someone's diary isn't a straightforward affair, she opened her mouth but turned to Wang Jiu: "You saw her come in, yet you didn't stop her, and not only that, didn't even warn me!"

Wang Jiu said: "Why stop her? She's involved in the matter and is Li Jing's daughter, so she could provide valuable insights for you. Besides, I did try to remind you, but you were too shocked at the time..."

"I know, I know, it's all my fault!" Lu Xin helplessly shook her head and angrily punched the table, "I should never have taken this task, she's not even my daughter!"

What's all this trouble about! I just wanted someone to supervise the increasingly unruly Li Wanqing, and ended up with this absurd gossip!

It truly turns one's world upside down!

Although Lu Xin had always felt the little uncle of the second house was a bit odd, but... there are probably more odd than normal people in the Li Family Mansion, she really didn't think much of it. And even if she did, she would never have imagined Li Jing actually harbored such feelings for Li Fengyun...

What in the world is going on in this Li Family Mansion?! Are there any normal people left?!

"In a family of ancient origins, it's inevitable to have many oddities. It's said Golden Jade City is even worse. Lu Family isn't any better either, so, Sister Xin, just let it go." Li Wanqing comforted her while trying to pat Lu Xin's head.

But as soon as her finger reached over, it was driven back by a ball of Golden Crow Flame.

Lu Xin clenched her fists, feeling lost, not knowing how to handle such messy affairs... Being the matriarch is truly so hard.

No, as a Lu Family member, how did all the Li Family matters fall onto her shoulders?! Where has the real head of the family gone?!

At that moment, Wang Jiu spoke: "Seems like the two of you have understood the contents of the diary, so I have a question to ask..."

Upon hearing Wang Jiu speak, Lu Xin and Li Wanqing both turned their heads attentively.

Wang Jiu said: "Of course, this is just my personal guess, not necessarily accurate. But could Li Jing possibly have a tendency towards homosexuality?"

"..."

Both women's gaze twisted a bit.

Wang Jiu curiously asked: "Isn't this right? I think it's the most reasonable explanation. It explains his detailed attention towards Li Fengyun in the diary and also explains Li Wanqing's homosexual tendencies. Moreover..."

Lu Xin powerlessly reached out to stop him: "Enough, enough, you're not wrong, Li Jing was indeed an irredeemable homosexual, and it was forbidden love... And you two, you're not allowed to tell anyone about this! Pretend you don't know, understood?!"

Before Wang Jiu could speak, Li Wanqing firmly stated: "No way."

"..." Lu Xin held her head, acting paralyzed.

Li Wanqing quickly laughed and hugged Lu Xin: "Sister Xin, don't be angry, I'm just joking. Mainly, finding a family elder's scandal, the family usually gives me hush money or something, you know. You're the matriarch now, in charge. Isn't it all up to you? And I happen to have a small favor to ask, just help me out with it, okay? Sister Xin, you're the best, kind and gentle, beautiful and charming."

Lu Xin blushed upon hearing and pushed Li Wanqing away: "Too hot!"

"Sister Xin, that's unreasonable of you; you practice Golden Crow Flame, why are you afraid of heat?"

"None of your business!" Lu Xin snapped, "Speak, what do you want?"

Li Wanqing said: "Nothing much, just want to ask if it's convenient to add a pair of bowls and chopsticks over at Shen Garden..."

Lu Xin immediately became alert: "Over at Shen Garden? What are you up to?"

Li Wanqing candidly said, "Sister Xin, you heard it that day, right? I really love Spirit Cat..."

Lu Xin immediately became alert, "Do you want to learn from your dad?!"

Li Wanqing replied, "No, Sister Xin, don't misunderstand. My dad and I are different things. My dad likes my Uncle, that's creepy; I like Little Sister Qingming, and that's beautiful."

Lu Xin frowned, "What's the difference?"

Li Wanqing confidently puffed out her chest, "Because Little Sister Qingming and I are both extremely pretty! The two of us together are an absolute visual delight, way more eye-pleasing than that rugged duo blend a thousand times over!"

"How shamelessly you can say such things!"

Li Wanqing remained unflappable, "I'm just telling it like it is. When Little Sister Qingming and I are together, who wouldn't say it's a feast for the eyes? So, for the sake of aesthetics, Sister Xin, help me out here."

Lu Xin, troubled by Li Wanqing's pestering, pointed at Wang Jiu, "Ask him, he's the one in charge at Shen Garden now."

Li Wanqing immediately furrowed her brows—this was a tricky guy to deal with.

Though Wang Jiu usually seemed harmless as could be, after that Zao Hong Sect incident where she was cornered in an alley and teased mercilessly by her sisters, Li Wanqing had been left with a psychological shadow.

Feeling slightly anxious, but with a bright and cheerful expression, Li Wanqing said, "Mr. Wang Jiu, you wouldn't mind me, right? Shen Garden might have few rooms, but Little Sister Qingming and I can share one; it won't trouble you. And by the way, isn't Little Sister Qingming a Spirit Cat idol now? How about letting me join the Spirit Cat Plan and pair up with her for an idol group? We'd definitely be a sensation across the continent!"

Of course, Li Wanqing was entirely talking off the cuff, but as soon as the words left her mouth, Wang Jiu began scrutinizing her carefully. His gaze felt like swords, spears, and all sorts of weapons, piercing incredibly deep, and Li Wanqing immediately felt as though she was digging her own grave. But before she could change her mind, Wang Jiu spoke up.

"Alright, sign the contract."

"What?"

"What?!"

As they spoke, Wang Jiu had already taken out two sheets of paper, and with dizzying speed, he began writing down contract clauses, rapidly filling both sides of the paper. The intricate and comprehensive clauses were enough to make Li Wanqing, usually quite adept at reading, feel a bit dizzy. By the framework, it appeared that signing the contract would make her an artist under the company capable of participating in all sorts of commercial activities and enjoying various promotional resources and revenue sharing rights. Overall, the terms of the contract were comparatively lenient, ensuring the freedom of an Immortal Cultivator like her, with generous provisions for practice time and revenue sharing.

Nevertheless, the better it seemed, the more wary Li Wanqing became. There's no such thing as a free lunch, and she was naturally uninterested in becoming an idol.

So even though Wang Jiu had painstakingly filled two pages, in the end, she was determined to firmly refuse...

"You know, Qingming has been complaining about the lack of company artists. After every event, when she's bathing and changing, there's no one to talk to."

"The contract's signed, wishing us a pleasant collaboration."

——

After sending away a delighted Li Wanqing, Lu Xin couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Wang Jiu, are you really going to make Qingming and Wanqing an idol group?"

Wang Jiu said, "Yes, it'll allow me to better monitor Li Wanqing and also alleviate Shen Qingming's social scarcity issues, plus it's beneficial for the company's business."

"Social scarcity issues?"

Wang Jiu said, "To put it simply, Shen Qingming doesn't have many friends."

"But Wanqing, she's still..."

Wang Jiu said, "I understand your concern. Whether Li Wanqing can become a qualified idol partner is still quite uncertain. So my original plan was for you and Qingming to form an idol group."

"What are you saying?!"

"Because your Spirit Cat Dance level is quite good..."

Lu Xin blushed, "What Spirit Cat Dance are you talking about, I totally don't get it!"

"It's the set of dances that Shen Qingming often performs as Spirit Cat Number One. While you're just mimicking, without the Heart Method coordination, the movements are indeed spirited, indicating your extraordinary talent—ideal for pairing with Shen Qingming."

"I, I, I... When have I ever danced the Spirit Cat Dance??? Mr. Wang Jiu, stop talking nonsense!"

Wang Jiu asked, "Didn't you acquire the expired Original Sword Essence from Li Tianya through the Spirit Cat Dance?"

"How do you know?!"

"Last month, while visiting Li Tianya, he told me, saying he would love to see it again."

"That old relic actually betrayed me!"

"So, if you're willing to join the Spirit Cat Plan and form a trio with Shen Qingming and Li Wanqing, I'd welcome it." Wang Jiu said, looking expectantly at Lu Xin, "Want to sign the contract?"

"Not even if I were dead!"