Chapter 268: Chapter 268: Is Yu Ji Possessed?

"Husband dear, what are you doing~"

Yuxin sat on the bed, striking a seductive pose, even lifting her skirt slightly to reveal her smooth, fair legs.

She beckoned to Xiao Fei with her finger.

"Husband dear, do you want to know my secret?"

"I know all your secrets inside and out."

Xiao Fei snorted irritably.

Yuxin shook her head, "No, no, it’s my big secret!"

"Isn’t it just that you’re actually a spy sent by Jin Ruowu."

Yuxin was dumbstruck.

"How do you know, husband!?"

"My script says I’ve hidden it well."

"It’s Xiao Yin who hid it well, not you."

"Your thoughts are basically written all over your face, if you go out like that, wouldn’t others figure it out just by looking at you?"

"Impossible, husband, have you forgotten my unique skill?"

"?"

Yuxin put her skirt down, sat up straight, and patted her cheeks.

The Iceberg Yuxin appeared.

Just a moment ago, she was a silly deer, now she transformed into a frosty Snow Mountain Goddess.

And truth be told, if my precious wife always kept this look, no one would be able to see any clues from her face.

At this moment, a sudden knock on the door was heard from outside.

Xiao Fei opened the door to see the inn attendant.

"Honored guests."

Opening the door, the attendant quickly bowed.

"The Treasure Appraisal Conference has started, would you both please proceed."

"Thank you."

"You’re too kind, honored guest."

After the attendant bid farewell and left, Yuxin had just finished reading her script.

"Husband, shall we go?"

"Mm."

Then, the couple left Mantang Inn and arrived at Xiahan Inn.

The ground floor of Xiahan Inn is a massive lounge, and as Xiao Fei and Yuxin walked in, a delicate-looking girl immediately greeted them.

"Brother, sister-in-law, you’re finally here."

It seemed that this girl was the one playing Xiao Fei’s sister, Qi Le.

Xiao Fei immediately smiled and said, "Sister, organizing this Treasure Appraisal Conference must’ve been hard work, right?"

Qi Le shook her head, feeling a bit uneasy under Xiao Fei’s smiling gaze.

She quickly composed herself and immersed into her role as Qi Le.

"Brother, I haven’t seen you in a few days, you’re getting even more handsome."

After saying this, she bowed to Yuxin, "Sister-in-law, you’re even more beautiful than last time, how have you been?"

"All is well with me and your brother."

Yuxin’s voice was extremely cold.

However, Xiao Fei secretly observed and knew that this girl was actually excited at the moment.

Because... her grip on his arm was just too firm.

"Brother, sister-in-law, please come this way and have a seat."

Led by Qi Le, the two walked to their designated seats.

Soon, all the players had arrived.

Only then did Qi Le stand up and say, "Since all the esteemed guests have arrived, let’s begin this Treasure Appraisal Conference."

"You all are important figures, either renowned in Xiahan Town or commanding great influence elsewhere, please allow me the honor of introductions."

After repeating the identities of all the players, Qi Le pointed at another NPC in official attire, "This here is the County Magistrate of Guan County, who governs Xiahan Town—Lord Yun Feiyang.

And lastly, beside me is my personal maid, Liu’er."

During this process, Xiao Fei quietly observed everyone’s expressions.

He noticed that when Liu’er was mentioned, both Jin Ruowu and Li Qing had a noticeable change in their expressions.

It was clearly a "So it was you" look.

"In ancient times, Chu’s Tyrant Xiang Yu was once in Peng City..."

Qi Le recounted the story of the Three-Life Stone splitting into three, becoming three pieces of Jiuxuan Stone.

"To be honest, this Treasure Appraisal Conference is centered around the Jiuxuan Stone. I wonder, do you have any insights on the Jiuxuan Stone, Lord Jin?"

After speaking, Qi Le looked at Jin Ruowu sitting beside her.

As the Minister of War, it’s fitting for him to speak first.

However, the person playing Jin Ruowu was noticeably struggling.

He was tense, stumbling over his words, especially under Yuxin’s gaze, even harder for him to articulate.

"Well... I... um... ahem!"

"This official believes! The Jiuxuan Stone must be a supreme treasure!"

Qi Le pursed her lips and smiled.

"It seems Lord Jin also has quite the insight on the Jiuxuan Stone."

"What about you, brother?"

"Our family has always passed down a Jiuxuan Stone, and now, by chance, I’ve obtained another one. Brother, what is your take on the Jiuxuan Stone?"

Xiao Fei raised an eyebrow.

All eyes were on him.

He picked up the teacup on the desk in front of him, took a sip, and then began speaking unhurriedly.

"Though I am a merchant, I have read the books of sages."

"Confucius said not to speak of monsters, disasters, or spirits; one should respect ghosts and gods but keep them at a distance. These tales of the underworld, the Three-Life Stone, the Jiuxuan Stone, Mengpo Soup, I pay them no mind."

His demeanor, akin to the real Qi Cang.

Every expression, every glance, impeccable.

As if it was truly Qi Cang sitting there, dismissing the Jiuxuan Stone with derision.

"Impressive..."

Also a player, Lv Ping, playing the head of Lixin Sword Sect Fan Yafu, had peach blossoms in her eyes.

Beside her, Zhang Xiaoya, playing Fan Yafu’s disciple Jiang Liangyu, felt increasingly sour inside.

Especially seeing Yuxin leaning against Xiao Fei, wearing a light smile, she felt that little smile was silently mocking her.

The other players watched Xiao Fei in awe, at a loss wondering if he was actually a hired actor.

Could anyone outside the acting profession play a game this convincingly?

Even Qi Le, seated at the main seat, was clearly astounded by Xiao Fei’s performance, but she quickly regained her composure.

Subsequently, she said, "Brother doesn’t believe in these things? But Xiang Yu did use the Jiuxuan Stone to turn the tide and defeat Liu Bang’s vastly larger army."

"Yet didn’t he ultimately end up taking his own life at Wujiang? It suggests that even if the Jiuxuan Stone is extraordinary, it’s only so extraordinary."

"Xiang Yu’s end was indeed rather tragic."

To Xiao Fei’s surprise, Qi Le suddenly seemed a bit emotional.

"Brother, Xiang Yu was a great hero."

Lifting his eyes, Xiao Fei’s gaze swept over Qi Le.

His deep eyes made Qi Le feel a little guilty.

"A great hero? Lacking wisdom despite his prowess, obstinate, even cruel and tyrannical..."

Xiao Fei went on to list Xiang Yu’s faults, and sure enough, Qi Le grew more agitated.

He immediately concluded, if there’s really something supernatural in this script, then his sister Qi Le is definitely the reincarnation of Yu Ji.

Thinking of the script’s setting where she fell seriously ill three months ago and transformed after recovery...

Possessed by Yu Ji?

He glanced at Wan He.

This person his "sister" became especially close to after recovering from her illness.

Xiang Yu?

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