Chapter 85 Chapter 85 "Tonight... tonight I can still sleep...

Xuan Yi tilted his head slightly and looked at the person in front of him again.

Biqing's cheeks flushed from Xuan Yi's fixed gaze, and she said awkwardly, "I can go to Miss Liuque's room, so you don't have to sleep on the floor."

Afraid Xuan Yi would overthink things, she added, "It's rare that you can come back and stay for a few more days."

"If you're worried about being criticized, I can go find Ah Jue."

Xuan Yi had slept on this same floor countless times in the human world. Furthermore, the last time they came back, they'd slept in the same room. It was too late to worry about gossip now.

It was probably because Biqing was embarrassed by what the wolf cubs said in the afternoon that she made such a suggestion.

Xuan Yi didn't want to embarrass Bi Qing, but he was also a little reluctant to let her go.

He pushed open the door and said, "I'll leave after dinner. Is that convenient for you?"

Biqing nodded.

She really likes to have someone accompany her for dinner. Eating alone is not only lonely, but also always reminds her of unpleasant memories.

Xuan Yi gestured for Biqing to go into the house first, while he went to find some food that Biqing could eat.

After thinking it over, Xuan Yi found the big rat demon and took a plate of rice made of unknown green leafy vegetables stir-fried together and dotted with red fruits from her, and gave it to Biqing.

Biqing shouldn't hate what Liuque likes to eat.

The meal looked really light. Thinking of Biqing's wrists that were as slender as bamboo poles, Xuan Yi found the wolf demons cooking around the stove.

The stove was made of mud mixed with hay, and the pot looked similar to the one in Biqing Courtyard. It was probably something that Mo Jue asked the leopard demon grandfather and grandson to find in the human world.

Xuan Yi glanced at the cooked meat and vegetables and asked, "How long does it take to cook the vegetables?"

The male wolf demon holding the frying pan nodded: "Your Majesty, it won't take long! We'll be able to feed the cubs soon!"

The King and Lord Mo Jue attach the most importance to these little ones, I dare not neglect them!

The female wolf demon nudged him with her elbow and cursed softly, "I told you you're stupid, but you're really stupid! It's obvious that the king is going to give it to Fairy Biqing! Do you still want the king to wait here?"

The wolf demon cooking immediately understood and held up the dish to Xuan Yi, "Your Majesty, take it! I'll cook it for the little ones later! They won't starve!"

The little ones are important, and Fairy Biqing is also important! Without Fairy Biqing and the king, they won't be able to drink clean water.

Although the water in the lake is only temporarily clean, they can use the saved magic power elsewhere and do more things.

Thinking back to when Fairy Biqing first came to the clan, he helped Mingzhu scare her, and he felt that he was really a piece of shit.

But Fairy Biqing didn't seem like someone who held grudges. The wolf demon just hoped that she would eat a few more bites of the dishes he cooked, so that he would feel better.

Xuan Yi thanked her, and the female wolf demon took out the food box that Liu Que had sent her. She took the food from Xuan Yi's hand and put it away, then put the plate of meat and vegetables in. She covered it carefully before handing the food box to her king.

Fairy Biqing will definitely be happy to see that her king is so thoughtful!

Once I’m happy, I’ll be more willing to help find a magical device to purify water!

Xuan Yi thanked him and returned to the house with the food box.

As Xuan Yi expected, even if he pretended to casually place the plate of meat dishes in front of Biqing, she would still reach out her chopsticks to pick up the vegetarian dishes in front of her.

Only when you get tired of eating will you think about changing your taste and taste the meat.

The two of them ate quietly, and there was no other sound in the room except the faint sounds of chewing.

After dinner, Xuan Yi sat in the room with Bi Qing for a while.

When the moon was at its highest point, Xuan Yi saw Bi Qing purifying the water for washing before going to bed, and used his magical power to gather a flower and leave it beside her pillow.

The flower formed by the condensed demonic power emits a faint blue light. It will not be as glaring as a candle and disturb Biqing's rest, but it can provide illumination for Biqing.

So that she wouldn't be thirsty in the middle of the night and have to go out in the dark to drink water.

Before leaving, he also covered the house with a barrier just in case.

After making sure everything was in order, Xuan Yi went to spend the night in his brother's house.

After glancing at the porcelain vase on the table and the two sets of bedding on the bed, Xuan Yi left his brother's room and turned back.

He did not go into the house, but sat on a branch near his house.

Looking up, I saw the faint moonlight.

Lowering your head, your beloved falls asleep.

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The next day, when the sun rose, Biqing had already opened her eyes.

Perhaps it was because he felt bad that Xuan Yi always put himself in a difficult position, or perhaps it was because the matter of the artifact had not been completely resolved and he could not completely relax, but the past two days had been really comfortable.

Biqing woke up early and stared at the ceiling in a daze.

After clearing her mind for a moment, Biqing sat up, tidied herself up carefully, opened the door and wanted to go out for a walk.

The moment she opened the door, a cool breeze hit her face, flowing into her lungs through her nose, making her shiver.

Biqing rubbed her shoulders, trying to shake off the chill that covered her body, but saw a wisp of gray smoke falling in front of her.

Xuan Yi draped his fur coat over Bi Qing. "The morning in the demon world is different from the human world. This place is close to the snow-capped mountains, so you naturally can't bear it."

Meeting Biqing's worried eyes, he smiled and said, "Wolf demons are least afraid of the cold."

Biqing was surrounded by a familiar source of heat. She gathered her grey fur coat around her shoulders, and the scent was so familiar.

The warmth dispelled the morning chill. Bi Qing relaxed and asked, "Xuan Yi, how many days will it take for your sword to be forged?"

"Want to go back to the human world?"

"A little. But I'm more worried about Caiyu. I asked Aying for help before I left, but I'm still worried."

Hearing Biqing's concern, Xuanyi comforted her, "I've given Liaoying three days. We'll be back soon."

"Next time we go out, we'll need Cai Yu's help," Bi Qing said. "Without him, we won't be able to move forward."

Xuan Yi knew that this was Biqing telling him: Stop arguing with the divine beast.

Xuan Yi didn't want to either.

But when he was in the human world, he woke up every day to see the divine beast nestled proudly in Biqing's arms, refusing to get up even when he woke up.

He felt inexplicably angry.

Xuan Yi even wanted to lock little Zou Wu out more than once, and stay with Bi Qing by himself, guarding the only time they had together, which was getting less with each passing day.

Biqing didn't know about this, and he couldn't tell Biqing clearly, so he had to force himself to endure the dislike and live under the same roof with Xiao Zuowu.

Seeing that Xuan Yi didn't answer her, Biqing gently pushed his arm and blinked her watery eyes at him.

Xuan Yi nodded and assured, "Don't worry. I won't pay any attention to it when I go back this time."

Biqing: "...That's not necessary. Just don't argue with it."

Xuan Yi hummed an "hmm" and quietly stayed beside Bi Qing, following her steps as she strolled through the tribe.

Biqing looked at the tranquility in front of her. The chaotic thoughts when she woke up gradually faded away, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

"What are you thinking about?" Xuan Yi asked.

Biqing gazed at the rolling hills before her and said, "I'm laughing at myself for overthinking."

Xuan Yi stared at her in confusion. "But you couldn't sleep well in my room last night? Was it because of those little wolf cubs?"

Bi Qing understood Xuan Yi's intention and said, "Children speak without restraint. They only speak freely because they like me. I don't take it to heart and won't be angry."

"I'm a little troubled by the matter of the artifact."

Biqing pointed at the mountain in front of her and said, "But when I saw this mountain standing there quietly, my heart calmed down too. I felt that I was too prone to overthinking and was causing myself more trouble."

She put her hand down, looked at Xuan Yi, and chuckled, "But I really didn't sleep well last night. I kept thinking that I took over your room and squeezed you out somewhere else. I really feel bad."

Xuan Yi pretended to be aggrieved and said, "Since you feel bad about it, why don't you go find me at Ajue's place?"

Biqing looked at the person next to her strangely. She had been to Mo Jue's house before, but there was always a reason every time.

Except for yesterday when Liuque dragged her in without saying anything, pressed her down at the table and dressed her up.

During this time, her eyes were fixed on her cuffs, not daring to move them away even a little, until Liuque took out a palm-sized bronze mirror from her bosom and let her look at it.

but……

Biqing seemed to vaguely see the bed behind her in the bronze mirror, and there seemed to be two quilts on it.

Biqing realized belatedly and widened her eyes, then stopped and stood still.

No wonder Xuan Yi let her sleep in his room.

I guess after Mo Jue went berserk last time, Liu Que didn’t have anyone build a new house for her?

Bi Qing swallowed and asked hesitantly, "Xuan, Xuan Yi, will Master Mo Jue and Miss Liu Que be back tonight?"

Biqing's question left Xuanyi baffled, but he still patiently answered, "They returned before sunset."

Thinking that Biqing wanted something, he said, "Liaoying should be able to forge the sword tomorrow, and then we can return to the human world."

Biqing shook her head and explained, "I didn't mean to rush you. I..."

She wanted to ask Xuan Yi indirectly, but couldn't find a good way to start. After a moment of hesitation, she said awkwardly, "Tonight...can I still sleep in your room tonight?"

Xuan Yi nodded: "Of course."

"Then..." Biqing said shyly, "You can come too. I'll sleep on the floor."

Xuan Yi: "...No need. I'll transform back into my true form, and we can just be like we were in the human world."

Bi Qing pondered for a moment and asked, "Xuan Yi, does Miss Mingzhu live in a room of her own? She shouldn't live with Master Liao Ying, right?"

Xuan Yi raised his eyebrows. "Then I don't know. This is Mingzhu's private matter. How could a woman like her tell me this? If you're really curious, you can go ask yourself."

"I'm not going."

Biqing snorted, "I'm not a fool! Don't try to trick me into being annoying!"

She is not interested in other people's private affairs.

Xuan Yi was afraid that Bi Qing would be bored and have wild thoughts when staying alone in the house, so he asked her if she would be willing to take Ming Zhu's place for a day and look after Jiu and the others.

Biqing was naturally happy, and Mingzhu was even happier. She didn't have to rack her brains to think of what to play with the little wolf cub. She could just do what she wanted.

Before dinner, Liu Que and Mo Jue crossed the barrier and went to look for Xuan Yi. In front of Xuan Yi and Bi Qing, they neatly arranged the things they had bought from the human world and returned the purse to Bi Qing.

Mo Jue excitedly told his brother what those things were: a variety of flower shovels of different sizes, pruning shears, flower shears, a watering can, tweezers, a small rake...

Mo Jue said, "I've put the fertilizer with the giant rat demon. We have sensitive noses and can't smell it."

Liuque took Biqing's arm and pulled her to the corner. With an embarrassed look on her face, she stuffed the purse into Biqing's hand and said, "I used your money to buy some corn for my babies. I may have spent a little too much. Don't be angry."

Biqing's purse wasn't much dented. She patted Liuque's hand and said gently, "Corn isn't worth much. If you buy some, the little bird monsters will be happy, and I'll be happy too. Xuanyi and I are both preoccupied with the artifacts, so we never have time to bring anything back for you. It would be convenient for you to buy some and bring it back."

She smiled and said, "If I go, I can only carry it back for you."

Seeing that Biqing was really not angry, Liuque was no longer nervous and kept telling her about the interesting things she and Mo Jue saw in the human world.

Liu Que became more and more excited as she spoke, her voice unconsciously getting louder: "Mo Jue, that pretty boy, doesn't even need me to ask for anything at any station. The girls selling things are vying to give him a bargain!"

Mo Jue, who was talking to his brother, suddenly frowned. "My pretty boy? Why didn't you tell me that you were dressed like that? All those men's eyes were glued to you! If I hadn't changed your clothes, you wouldn't know how long you would have been stared at!"

Liu Que chuckled: "Mo Jue, are you jealous?"