novelraw Chapter 705 349 You Were Always Beautiful_2
Chapter 705 349 You Were Always Beautiful_2
It was an eternal sore spot for her!
Although the Cultivation World offered numerous methods to alter her body, they were all illusions. Unreal was unreal. She could deceive others, but she couldn't deceive herself. Moreover, if this matter were to become known, wouldn't she be even more humiliated?
"You!" she trembled with anger, her almond-shaped eyes glaring at Wang Xiu. "You scoundrel! How dare you!"
Wang Xiu, seeming completely oblivious, calmly said, "My lady, why would you say such a thing?"
Lin Yuyan bit her red lip, pointed at the painting, then at herself, and stammered, "You... you're feigning ignorance!"
Wang Xiu remained calm. He looked into her eyes and said, "Does my lady believe I intended to embarrass you?"
Lin Yuyan retorted, "Is that not the case?"
Wang Xiu shook his head. "Of course not. In my eyes, this is exactly what you look like. Every single detail is just as it appears on the paper. This is your true appearance!"
His words were utterly earnest, his gaze incredibly clear. The people around them couldn't help but entertain a new thought.
Could it be that we've misunderstood him? Is this really what he thinks?
Even Lin Yuyan was taken aback.
If that's the case, this young master's eyesight must not be very good... someone in the crowd couldn't help but mutter.
Even through her clothes, the discrepancy was huge. How could he get it so wrong?
Unbelievable!
Wang Xiu continued, "Everyone observes things from different angles, so what they see is not always the same... In the eyes of others, and perhaps even in your own, you might feel you have shortcomings! But from my perspective, my lady, you are flawless!"
He spoke with such heartfelt sincerity that no one who heard him could detect the slightest hint of falsehood. Some people even began to shift their positions, moving to stand beside Wang Xiu to scrutinize Lin Yuyan, wondering if it really was just a matter of perspective.
Seeing this, Lin Yuyan's eyes flashed with a cold light. She stared at one of them and snapped, "Are you looking to die?"
As soon as she spoke, a chill instantly enveloped the bystanders, making their hair stand on end. They quickly reined in their curiosity, retreating a few steps. It was a stark reminder that the Lin Family was no minor power in White Jade City. Discussing the body of the Sixth Miss of the Lin Family so openly in public was indeed asking for death.
Lin Yuyan gave her Attending Maid a look. The maid immediately understood. She took out a pearl-shaped Magical Treasure, and soon, an invisible ripple spread out, isolating them from the sights and sounds of the crowd.
The area finally fell quiet.
Lin Yuyan slowly let out a breath, her gaze on Wang Xiu a mixture of shame and annoyance. Never in her life had she been stared at and scrutinized by a crowd.
It's all his fault!
But when her eyes met Wang Xiu's, which were still just as clear as before, the words of blame she was about to utter caught in her throat.
"Is... is what you said really true?" she asked, half-believing.
"Of course!" Wang Xiu declared righteously. "I, Wang Yitian... have never told a lie in my life! If you do not believe me, my lady, I am willing to make a Heavenly Oath!"
And with that, he actually swore an oath.
He felt no psychological pressure whatsoever. After all, what did an oath made by Wang Yitian have to do with him, Wang Xiu?
"Young Master, there's no need for that. I... I believe you..." Lin Yuyan said hurriedly, a hint of guilt appearing in her eyes.
This Young Master Wang Yitian is truly a gentleman. I can't believe I doubted him before; that was so improper of me!
Cultivators took oaths, especially Heavenly Oaths, with the utmost seriousness. They were not to be made lightly, for they would surely come to pass!
Wang Xiu smiled. "It is no trouble. I have a clear conscience, so why would I fear an oath?"
Hearing this, Lin Yuyan bowed to Wang Xiu. Her gaze then fell upon the scroll, and as if recalling something, her face flushed red. As if possessed, she suddenly asked, "From your perspective, Young Master... is it really like that?"
As soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted them, wishing she could slap herself twice.
Lin Yuyan, oh Lin Yuyan, what have you just said?
Even Wang Xiu was momentarily stunned.
It seems the ladies of the Nine Heavens are more open-minded than I had imagined!
After a brief pause, he answered candidly, "Precisely. In my eyes, my lady, you are truly this perfect and flawless. It is only because you have grown used to hearing all sorts of rumors that you have become unconfident, developing a slight sense of inferiority. That is what makes you feel you are not good enough. If you detach yourself from those notions, you will see that everything in this painting is what is innate to you!"
Lin Yuyan's small mouth fell open slightly in astonishment. "Is that truly so?"
Hearing this, the Attending Maid behind her and Nie Linglan couldn't help but purse their lips.
This girl... she's been utterly bamboozled! Does she even need to ask a question like that? He's clearly just sweet-talking her! Anyone with eyes can see the difference is as vast as that between a cherry and a watermelon. How can she actually believe him?
With a warm smile, Wang Xiu said, "If you do not believe me, my lady, why not look at this scroll and silently repeat a phrase after me?"
Lin Yuyan asked, puzzled, "What phrase?"
Wang Xiu replied, "I was always like this."
Lin Yuyan blinked. "I was always like this?"
Wang Xiu nodded. "That's right. Stare at the painting, my lady, and keep telling yourself in your heart, 'I was always like this. This painting is of me. I am this perfect.' Repeat it a few times, and then see what happens..."
Following his instructions, Lin Yuyan skeptically gave it a try. Staring at the depiction of herself in the scroll, she repeatedly chanted, "I was always like this... this is me... I am this perfect..."
DING!
[Boasting detected nearby. Congratulations, Host, for receiving Mana +255!]
"I was always like this. This is me. This young lady is this perfect!"
DING!
[Boasting detected nearby. Congratulations, Host, for receiving Mana +255!]
"I was always like this. The painting is of me. This young lady is this perfect!"
DING!
[Boasting detected nearby. Congratulations, Host, for receiving Mana +255!]
She chanted it over and over, gradually becoming immersed. She didn't know if it was just her imagination, but she suddenly felt her body changing. The part that was once flat suddenly began to feel warm and tight. Her back, which had never felt burdened, now felt a little heavier.
"Miss!"
At that moment, the Attending Maid beside her cried out, startling Lin Yuyan.
"What is it? Why are you making such a fuss?" Lin Yuyan jumped, scolding her before habitually patting her own chest.
As she did, her hand froze.
So soft! So big! What is this?
She looked down and was greeted by a sight she had never seen before—a mountain range rising high, obscuring her view of her own toes!
This... is this me?
Lin Yuyan was completely stunned, her face a mask of disbelief. She even disbelievingly gave them a squeeze.
Hmm? There's feeling! And a bit of pain! It's real! She really had grown bigger! Not the kind of big that was forced with Mana or a Magical Treasure. But truly... grown! As if she had suddenly gone through a growth spurt!
Feeling as though she had found a priceless treasure, she cradled her chest. A sharp reminder from her maid made her suddenly realize just how absurd and shameful her actions were. A deep blush instantly spread from her neck all the way to the tips of her ears.
"My... my apologies, Young Master, I..." She could hardly speak.
How could I possibly explain this? It's utterly mortifying! That wretched girl, why did she take so long to remind me? Aaaah! I want to die! This young master won't misunderstand and think I'm that kind of woman, will he? If he does, I might as well throw myself into a lake and drown!
Of course, a Cultivator wouldn't actually drown. But at that moment, Lin Yuyan's desire to die was very real. In her entire life, she had never done anything so embarrassing!
She raised her head and saw that Wang Xiu's eyes held not a single trace of lust. They were still as clear and pure as ever. Only then did she slowly let out a sigh of relief.
"My lady, rest assured, I can understand how you feel," Wang Xiu's voice was melodious, like a gentle breeze blowing across the sea, instantly soothing her heart. "And I am sincerely happy for you. You have finally discovered your own perfection..."