Chapter 87 Scarlett's Heart Fluttering

Sylvester's face fell.

The audience in the stands laughed and chatted amiably among themselves.

None were aware that inside the wildlife park, staff dressed in combat gear and armed with rifles were fully prepped. They sat in big trucks, tethering live cattle and sheep to the back, then drove at high speeds toward the stands.

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Chapter 87: Scarlett's Heart Fluttering

As Asher watched Stella's heaving chest and the furious glare in her beautiful eyes, he chewed on his egg and couldn't help but laugh. Indeed, Stella could sense a significant change in Asher recently. He had become more cheerful and talkative than before. As for which one I prefer more, it seems that I still lean towards the current Asher. In the past, Asher was like a closed book, always serious and focused on business matters. While his seriousness could be amusing at times, Stella didn't fancy people who were too reserved. It became dull after a while as well. It's better for a man to be humorous and witty. But this guy can hardly be called funny; it's rather infuriating!

Stella poured the rice into the stir-fry with a huffy air, her small hand gripping the chopsticks and stirring a few times before taking big bites. Asher was dumbfounded as he witnessed this scene, which completely contradicted her alluring and seductive beauty.

Just like Scarlett, who is known for her gentle charm and literary grace, suddenly appearing in front of me wearing a bikini and cheerfully dancing to the tune of a popular song called "Little Apple"...

"Doesn't your eating behavior contradict your image as a deputy CEO?" Asher glanced around and couldn't help but remind.

"When I was a child, this is how we ate. What do you know," Stella said, rolling her beautiful eyes.

Asher nodded. He knew that Stella had a difficult childhood because of the lack of money. Naturally, it was challenging for her to receive a decent education or even aspire to become a lady. However, this also matches Stella's image in his mind. He would only be surprised if Stella suddenly became a lady.

"Besides, I am skipping this meal after having dinner. Sis, I'm trying to lose weight and avoid going to bed hungry at night, so of course I have to eat a little more now," mumbled Stella.

Asher looked at her and nodded thoughtfully. "Hmm, you do need to lose weight, you..."

"Shut up!"

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In the late afternoon, around four o'clock, Asher drove to Western Street and found Gabriel in the tea house. Asher's purpose this time was simple: to inquire whether he had any means of promoting himself to the Innate Realm in a short period of time. Even if there were any side effects, he would definitely give it a try. However, the result provided by Gabriel is... None! It was mentioned that Asher is currently feeling a bit insecure and lacking a solid foundation.

You see, many people spend their entire lives pursuing the peak of martial arts, diligently training every day, only to pass away without ever reaching that pinnacle of warriors. Asher, who learned the outcome, felt somewhat disappointed in his heart. The only good news is that recently, due to his constant diligent exercise and the fact that he sleeps with The Snow almost every day, his physical strength has become solid enough. He just lacks an opportunity to step into the realm of the innate.

You can't force everything; Asher understood this principle well. He only hoped that he could get through this phase. However, there is a saying that goes, "There are always more solutions than difficulties."

Asher looked at the ordinary old man in front of him, but he knew in his heart that Gabriel was far from ordinary. He had personally experienced it - this old man was at least in the realm of enlightenment.

"Do you guys allow tasks to be posted among people like you?" Asher suddenly asked.

Gabriel claimed himself to be an elder of the Fairy Sect, giving off an air of ancient martial arts. And with such words, there should be an existence like an escort agency or something of the sort.

"How? What task do you want to make available?" Gabriel asked, puzzled.

"I would like to hire you to protect me, just for one day," Asher said straightforwardly.

"No, you haven't set foot in the realm of understanding fate. There are some rules among people like us that you don't comprehend. We have our own set of rules and cannot be involved in the conflicts of ordinary people," Gabriel shook his head.

"A vial of Spirit Elixir," Asher gritted his teeth and said.

Gabriel's eyelid twitched. "Young man, please do not trouble me. I am a principled person."

"Two of them!"

Gabriel slammed the table abruptly, exclaiming, "Deal!"

Asher was so scared that he trembled, looking up at him with wide eyes and an open mouth.

"However, I can't personally go. I can send my disciple over instead. She has just advanced to the Nascent Realm and hasn't signed the agreement yet," Gabriel said.

"Your disciple? Is that okay or not?" Asher felt disappointed all of a sudden.

"Of course, it's possible. Although she may still be unsteady with her newly acquired power after breakthrough, she is ultimately a master of the Innate Realm. Protecting you for a day is not a difficult task," Gabriel said disdainfully.

"The place you're going to is Red Resort, so you better think it through," Asher reminded.

"Red Resort?" Gabriel paused, his eyelid twitching. But thinking about those two Spirit Elixirs, he gritted his teeth and said, "Sure, why not."

"Where is your disciple? Can I meet him? There are some matters I would like to explain to him. As for the compensation, I will provide you with half of it upfront, and the other half once the task is completed," Asher said, taking out a sealed jade bottle and placing it on the table.

Gabriel reached out and took it. He sniffed it, nodding in satisfaction. "Of course, I can do that. However, there are some things I need to explain to her as well. I'll have her contact you tomorrow."

"Alright, then I will take my leave. I rely on Senior X completely for this matter." Asher stood up, clasped his hands in a respectful salute to Gabriel, carried The Snow on his back, and displayed a rather imposing demeanor of a martial artist.

Apart from the restaurant, Asher felt relieved. Although he couldn't make any progress in cultivation in a short period of time and couldn't invite Master Xiao, he managed to bring his apprentice along. To be honest, it's not just because of Gabriel's scattered appearance, but Asher always feels that this old man is a bit unreliable. I only hope that his disciple is not a clueless fool.

After leaving the restaurant, Asher drove towards Antique Street. He received a call from Scarlett earlier, and after not seeing her for several days, he did miss this gentle and literary Miss Scarlett a little. However, her voice sounded somewhat heavy over the phone.

I don't even know what kind of challenge I have encountered.

Arriving at the Foster family's Ancient Hall store, Tim, who was responsible for keeping an eye on the shop, immediately came forward and exchanged a few pleasantries with Asher before guiding him into a private room. The doors of the hall opened, and delicate and melodious notes of a guqin reached our ears.

Asher was taken aback for a moment. Tim smiled and said, "Miss, it's rare for her to welcome guests. From this, we can tell that you hold a special place in her heart." Because he had to watch the store, Tim could only take Asher to the entrance and then leave with a word.

"Special guest? What kind of special?"

Asher was puzzled in his heart, and he walked into the backyard with ease and familiarity. Don't judge Ancient Hall by its unassuming exterior; its backyard is a hidden paradise. Lined with lush trees and filled with the melodies of singing birds and fragrant blossoms, the refreshing scent of the green grass instantly lifted Asher's spirits as he gazed upon it.

Passing the pavilion in the center, Asher followed the sound of a qin and arrived at the study located at the very end. Asher had been here before, back when he stumbled upon "Alchemist" and "The Snow". Now, he wanted to look up the analytical text for "Alchemist", so Scarlett led him into the study.

Scarlett was always a bookish lady, completely different from her sister Isabella. She had a knack for playing the piano, a skill that didn't surprise Asher one bit. Asher also plays the piano, although not as skillfully as Scarlett does. However, Asher has a deep understanding of the instrument.

Scarlett played a very famous piece called "Apricot Blossom's Shadow," which could calm one's mind. However, precisely because of this, it just goes to show that Scarlett's heart is unsettled at this moment.

Asher walked up to the study door and found it slightly ajar. Gently reaching out, Asher pushed open the door to the study. The room was spacious, with the Foster family's extensive collection of books on the left and a small alcove on the right. Asher stepped inside, passing through a folding screen, and laid eyes on Scarlett, whom he had not seen in many days.

Seeing the beautiful woman kneeling behind the qin, Asher couldn't help but stare for a moment. What a picturesque scene it was, with Scarlett dressed in a flowing white chiffon gown that made her appear as if she were in a mist. Apart from her black hair, her entire body was pure white, exuding an air of delicate elegance and other worldliness.

Skin like snow, delicate to the touch, features like a painting, the beauty that outshines the moon and embarrasses the flowers. Scarlett's slender fingers moved delicately, revealing her fair wrists beneath the sheer fabric. Her fingers resembled jade onions, and her lips held a hint of vermilion, exuding an indescribable air of nobility and elegance, unmatched in beauty and charm!

Such beauty is like a glass of aged wine, gentle and captivating. A few minutes later, after playing the song "Apricot Blossoms Cast Shadows," Asher finally walked in from the side of the folding screen.

Asher noticed a glass of wine by her side, a perfect match with the music. However, the key point was that the young lady was actually drinking beer! Asher's face looked extremely peculiar as he sat right next to Scarlett.

"Go ahead, what difficulties have you encountered this time? Perhaps I can help." Asher spoke calmly as he casually picked up the beer glass next to Scarlett. Then, he lifted it to his own lips and drank it all in one gulp.

Scarlett stared at Asher, her expression tinged with a mixture of embarrassment and shyness. This guy, that's his own cup!!!

"Drinking alcohol won't solve any problems," Asher solemnly reflects, savoring the lingering hint of lip fragrance left at the rim of his glass.

"I just want to have a drink," Scarlett cast an annoyed glance at Asher. Right from the start, this guy acted like he had known me forever. During our first meeting, he borrowed an ancient book from me without hesitation. In addition, he casually left his rusty knife with me, expecting me to help him research Arsenal.

To be honest, their personalities are quite different. Sometimes she didn't understand why she cared so much about someone who was never meant to be a friend in the first place.

"Oh, I thought you were facing some difficulties, feeling down, and I wanted to say something to encourage you..." Asher put down his cup, awkwardly smiling.

"Words of encouragement for yourself?"

Scarlett's pretty face froze for a moment. She had invited him over this time, thinking she would be the one comforting him. Who would have expected this guy to come and console her instead?

Scarlett's rosy lips pursed slightly, showing a rare touch of girlish charm amidst her elegance. It was evident that she had already had a few drinks before Asher arrived.

"You've been quite busy these past few days; I've heard all about your exploits in Ancient Hall every day," Scarlett tilted her head and looked at Asher.

"What things?" Asher questioned, caught off guard.

"You're still pretending with me. Even my younger sister told me that you beat up the third young master of the Liu family, and it wasn't a light beating. Today, when Mia came to buy things for our elders, I found out that the Parker family has come knocking again," Scarlett said, furrowing her brows lightly.

The name she mentioned, Mia. As for the matter between Asher and the Parker family, Scarlett was well aware. After all, it was her who drove Asher back home when Henry was tormenting Avery. She even witnessed Asher's brutal assault on Henry.

Although she had only spent a short time with Asher, she already considered him a true friend. Worried in her heart, she decided to give Asher a call.