Chapter 28: Little Dragon Maiden

“Extend life by ten years!”

Even someone as serene as Little Dragon Lady, who was as indifferent as a fairy, could not help but show a hint of emotion upon seeing the description of the Blood Orchid Extract. Since childhood, she had depended on Granny Sun, and her greatest concern had always been the ever-aging Granny Sun, worried that one day she might depart this world. If she possessed such a divine item, wouldn't Granny Sun be able to stay by her side forever?

Little Dragon Lady continued to inspect the other items. After carefully examining each one, she was left speechless by the profound shock in her heart. If all of this were true, had she not stumbled upon a celestial encounter?

Just as she was pondering this, the scene before her suddenly shifted.

[Do you accept the invitation to interview at Fantasy Park?]
[Yes] [No]

Curious, Little Dragon Lady selected "Yes," and in an instant, her entire figure flickered, vanishing from the icy bed.

Seeing Little Dragon Lady's face change continuously, Granny Sun was about to voice her concern when she suddenly noticed the girl had disappeared before her eyes. With a startled cry, she fell to the ground.

The light before Little Dragon Lady suddenly brightened, and she found herself in a well-lit room. Beneath her feet was a soft carpet, so plush and comfortable beneath her bare toes. Beside her was something resembling a seat, entirely black, broad, and invitingly soft. Overhead, cloud-shaped patterns emitted a gentle glow.

She turned to look behind her, where a transparent wall—glass—offered a view of dense, verdant woods in the distance. A colossal creature, a Brachiosaurus, was stretching its neck to nibble at the leaves.

Little Dragon Lady was nearly stupefied.

"Could this be the immortal realm?" she murmured softly to herself.

"Hello, welcome to Fantasy Park," Qiao Mian greeted her with a smile, observing the astonished young woman who glanced around in wonder.

The girl before him wore a white cloth garment, her skin as fair as jade, her beauty peerless. In his eyes, her appearance surpassed any actress who had ever played her on screen.

"No wonder the dragon rider would make a move," Qiao Mian mused silently. "I doubt many men could resist such allure."

But before him now was a maiden of pristine beauty, untouched as jade. Since he had intervened, even the Heroic Eagle Knight might not have a chance. Daoist Yin could continue being a wizard.

After Qiao Mian spoke, Little Dragon Lady turned to see him sitting on the sofa. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, then she grew respectful.

"His hair is so short—could he be a Buddha instead of an immortal?"

"No, Buddhists are bald."

"He does look more pleasant than those Taoist priests."

Thoughts raced through her mind, but she maintained a respectful expression. "Little Dragon Lady of the Ancient Tomb Sect greets..."

She was about to say "Immortal Master," when the man across from her smiled and said, "Just call me Mr. Qiao. Please, take a seat."

Little Dragon Lady nodded lightly, a bit uneasy as she perched on the edge of the sofa.

"Would you like something to drink?" Qiao Mian walked to the refrigerator, opened it, and asked, "How about a cola?"

Little Dragon Lady nodded, though she had no idea what cola was. Her thoughts were swirling so wildly she could not calm herself.

"Never mind, let's have milk tea." Qiao Mian took out two bottles of milk tea. Too much cola could make one burp, and a beautiful girl burping might not be a pretty sight.

As Qiao Mian turned back, Little Dragon Lady quickly averted her gaze from him.

He twisted open the caps of both bottles and handed one to her.

Little Dragon Lady accepted it in silence, not even uttering a word of thanks.

"Go ahead, drink," Qiao Mian said.

She murmured an "oh," mimicking his earlier gesture, twisting the cap and taking a small sip.

Her eyes brightened: it truly tasted heavenly, worthy of the immortal realm!

Unable to resist, she drank another mouthful.

Qiao Mian took in her expression, amused.

He cleared his throat and said, "You should already be aware of the reason I invited you here, right?"

Little Dragon Lady nodded.

"Do you have any questions?" Qiao Mian asked. "Feel free to ask anything."

After considering her words, she quietly asked, "What exactly is this place?"

"You can regard it as another world," Qiao Mian replied. "It's like your world a thousand years in the future."

"A thousand years later, it will be like this?" Little Dragon Lady exclaimed.

"Outside, yes, but Fantasy Park is unique," Qiao Mian explained, giving her an overview of Fantasy Park.

Her curiosity only deepened.

So, it was not the immortal realm? But it sounded even more wondrous.

"Do you have any requests regarding the job I mentioned?" Qiao Mian asked.

Little Dragon Lady pondered for a moment, then asked, "If I come here, can I return?"

"Not during working hours," Qiao Mian replied, "but during holidays, you can arrange as you wish."

Working hours, holidays...

These unfamiliar terms intrigued Little Dragon Lady, and her heart fluttered with excitement.

She did not even ask how long the working hours would be or what the salary was. Instead, she inquired, "Can I bring Granny Sun here to live?"

"Granny?" Qiao Mian repeated, quickly realizing who she meant. He hesitated, "Currently, only our employees can come here."

Little Dragon Lady's expression became downcast.

Seeing this, Qiao Mian was moved. "How about this: you can allocate part of your salary to Granny Sun so she can come here too."

"Salary?" Little Dragon Lady frowned.

"It's your compensation," Qiao Mian explained. "Your job is to teach visitors martial arts at the fitness plaza. Of course, how you teach depends on your mood."

She considered this. "What about accommodation?"

"The park provides free lodging and meals to employees," Qiao Mian said. "Usually, you use Drift to purchase things—just tell it what you want to eat."

"Drift?"

"I'll introduce you to it later," Qiao Mian promised.

Little Dragon Lady nodded. "So Granny Sun can come?"

"You're not going to ask about your salary?" Qiao Mian was surprised.

So detached from worldly concerns that she didn't even ask about her own compensation? Or perhaps she didn't know what salary meant?

Her expression remained tranquil as she looked at Qiao Mian. "I'll leave it to you, Mr. Qiao."

She smiled, and in that moment, the charm she radiated made Qiao Mian momentarily dazed.

If anything is an immortal maiden, this is it!

Meanwhile, Little Dragon Lady was thinking: this place has something that can extend Granny Sun's life, it's so fascinating, I'd gladly stay here even for free.

Her temperament was tranquil, yet she was still a girl not yet eighteen, with curiosity about the world.

Especially a world so utterly different from her own.

Qiao Mian's prepared words evaporated.

He considered carefully.

Previously, the salary for King Kong was ten game coins per month; for the Rampaging Dragon, it was one coin. They barely needed much, and when suitable demon cultivation methods appeared, Qiao Mian would not hesitate to grant them.

The five Transformers earned between fifty and one hundred fifty coins, corresponding to their tenure and contributions.

As for Little Dragon Lady—

Although her abilities were lacking, she would soon become the signature instructor at the fitness plaza.

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