While being measured by the shop owner, Pei Lengxue had been thinking about her plan to kill Feng Yudie. She had even started planning it out in her mind:

1. Wait for Feng Yudie to fall asleep.
2. Sneak into her room.
3. Use a pillow to suffocate her.
4. Stab her chest repeatedly with a dagger.
5. Clean the dagger and return it to the kitchen.
6. Wash off any bloodstains from herself and go back to sleep.
7. The next morning, pretend to be the first witness and tell the Profound Star Sect elders that Feng Yudie was killed by someone unknown!

“Miss, the measurements are done.”

The shop owner recorded Pei Lengxue ‘s measurements in her little book, but when she saw the murderous look in her eyes, she was scared and shrank her neck.

“Miss? Miss? What’s wrong with you?”

“Ah-” Pei Lengxue snapped out of it, brushed her bangs aside, and asked, “What’s wrong with me?”

“Never mind. Come over and see which fabric and color you like. You can also choose patterns.”

The shop owner shrugged and then brought out a few drawings and fabric samples for Pei Lengxue to choose from.

After asking these questions, she led Pei Lengxue out of the inner room. She had intended to discuss the prices with Ye Anping, but when she saw that he was nowhere to be found, she was a bit puzzled.

“Where’s the young master?”

“…” Pei Lengxue was also momentarily stunned and said, “Maybe he went for a walk on the street by himself.”

“Really…” The shop owner sighed, “He should have accompanied you while you were shopping, but he didn’t want to wait.”

“It’s okay, I don’t mind.”

“In that case, young lady, please wait here for a moment. I’ll go to the inner room to organize the materials.”

“Okay…”

Pei Lengxue sat down casually in a corner and began to review her murder plan. However, she suddenly thought, what if her senior brother really liked Feng Yudie? If she buried Feng Yudie, her senior brother would surely be heartbroken. And if her senior brother found out she did it, would he reject her?

“No, that’s not good…”

Pei Lengxue was in a dilemma for a moment. Then, suddenly, a light bulb went off in her head.

But before long, the light bulb went out.

The light bulb above Pei Lengxue ‘s head flickered on and off, on and off.

“This is not good… That’s not good either…”

At this moment, Ye Anping returned. He saw her sitting alone on a bench in front of the clothing store, lost in thought, and approached her, asking, “What’s not good? What are you thinking?”

“Ah-Senior brother, I wasn’t thinking about anything.”

“Sorry, I ran into someone I knew just now and was pulled over to chat for a few words. I didn’t have a chance to tell you. Did you wait long?”

“No.” Pei Lengxue quickly grabbed his hand and said, “I didn’t wait long.”

Ye Anping smiled and patted her hand. “It’s good that you didn’t wait long.”

“Alright.”

“I’ll go pay the deposit now, and in a few days, I’ll come to pick it up for you.”

Ye Anping shrugged and then took her to find the shop owner to discuss the price. After confirming the pickup time, he took Pei Lengxue to other places for a stroll.

Before long, the evening bell in the center of the Jia Street rang, indicating the arrival of the next day.

Dong dong—

Ye Anping quickly urged, “Junior sister, let’s go back. If you stay out any longer, you won’t be able to get inside. You don’t have your sect attire or identity badge right now. If the Profound Star Sect disciples on night patrol see you, it will be troublesome to explain. Profound Star Sect has imposed a curfew these days.”

“Ah- Alright.” Pei Lengxue nodded, “Then I’ll come over after I wake up tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow…” Ye Anping thought for a moment, “Tomorrow won’t work, I have some matters to attend to. It’s almost time for you to be independent. When the sect selection is over, come back. Senior brother will be here in the market, and I won’t be going anywhere. Once you have your sect attire and disciple badge, you can come anytime you have free time.”

“Alright, give me a hug.”

“…” Ye Anping was a bit helpless. He slowly opened his arms and hugged her briefly. Then he reminded her, “Remember, don’t be frugal with the spirit stones and elixirs I gave you earlier. Buy whatever you need, and the Profound Star Sect disciples can also purchase many good things from the sect. There are also many techniques in the scripture pavilion. If you find a technique you like, just buy it. If you’re not sure, come back and ask Senior Brother. I can tell you if it’s suitable for you to cultivate.”

“Okay, I’m going back now.”

“Go ahead.”

“Junior Sister Pei, where did you go so late?” Seeing her, Feng Yudie immediately brightened up and greeted her.

Pei Lengxue was taken aback for a moment, her eyes fixated on Feng Yudie’s dress. It was green with cloud patterns…

Could this be the dress mentioned by the clothing shop owner?

Suddenly, the idea of “killing Feng Yudie” returned to her mind like a traveler coming back from a distant journey.

Noticing Pei Lengxue staring at her dress, Feng Yudie walked over with a smile. She twirled around and asked, “Junior Sister Pei, do you recognize this dress?”

Pei Lengxue squinted slightly. “Recognize?”

Feng Yudie nodded. “Yes, isn’t this the dress you wore when you were a child? Young Master Ye sold it to me a few days ago…”

Pei Lengxue raised a question mark.

Though she couldn’t quite understand what had happened, she felt relieved when she heard that Feng Yudie had bought the dress with money. The idea of “killing Feng Yudie” swiftly went on another vacation.

“You bought it from my Senior Brother?”

“Oh, right, you don’t know yet.” Feng Yudie quickly explained, “Your Senior Brother has come. He opened a shop in Profound Star Sect’s market called Ye Massage Center.”

Pei Lengxue nodded. “I see.”

“How does it look on me? Do you like it?”

Pei Lengxue nodded again and then turned back to her room.