Chapter 10 She was bitten

Xiao Sui knew who was looking for him as soon as he heard the wanted notice.

The reason that person didn't kill him was because he still had some use to them, he said with a sarcastic smirk.

Now that his tendons have been severed, he thought he would no longer be at the mercy of others, but it turns out he still refuses to give up his handy knife.

Forget it, let's not involve that lady.

It was enough that she gave him a chance after seeing the arrest warrant and came to question him in person.

Xiao Sui was being dragged along by two guards. His legs, which had not yet recovered, were not under his control and he could not keep up with their speed. They were already aching from being dragged along.

He pursed his lips, remaining silent. Judging from the surrounding sounds, the two seemed to have avoided the bustling city center, instead taking a secluded path.

With so many maids and guards, that young lady must be very powerful. To spend so much money on someone like him, she must be wealthy.

Who in Yandu would have such ability?

He pondered this carefully, not caring when he would arrive at Dali Temple.

Suddenly the two guards stopped in their tracks, and one of them said a few words, "Not yet, I understand."

He then added, "The situation has changed."

Judging from the sound, he seemed to be handing something to another person, and the two turned around.

Xiao Sui let them carry him, not caring where their new destination was; perhaps they would simply hand him over to that person.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

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"But how can you be sure it was Consort Zheng?" Ning Xi asked the maid after delivering the message. "There are many mosquitoes in the garden; perhaps it was an accident?"

The maid shook her head. "Impossible. Zheng's daughter, the second young lady, has long had her eye on our young lady's fiancé and has always been at odds with her. If something happens to our young lady, the marriage will fall to Zheng's daughter. It must be her!"

"But turning people into corpse demons for this is just too cruel." Ning Xi stroked her chin, thinking that it was fortunate that her sycophant mission did not require her to do such a despicable thing.

After all, although the male protagonist in this novel doesn't have a romantic partner, he does have a white moonlight in the Huaguang Sect.

"Princess, please do justice for my young lady and expose Aunt Zheng's crimes!" the maid said, kneeling down.

Ning Qi looked troubled, "But this..."

Even if she were a princess, she couldn't interfere in such family matters without any evidence.

"I know you're in a difficult position, but our young lady died unjustly." The maid said, burying her head and crying. "You just need to mention it to the Emperor, please."

"Get up first." Ning Qi had Qian Yu help her up. "I'll think about it. You can go and rest now."

"Thank you, Princess." The maid refused to get up, and with great strength, she kowtowed several times on the ground.

This made things even more difficult for Ning Qi. Her brain raced, and she suddenly realized that the demonic insects were inextricably linked to the demons. Generally speaking, they were specially crafted by the demons. If Aunt Zheng had such a thing, it meant that she had direct or indirect contact with the demons. This was no small matter!

From this perspective, her intervention is somewhat justified; after all, she is a cultivator, so it can be considered a contribution to the Huaguang Sect.

Ning Qi slapped his palm, feeling that his idea was really good.

Qianyu finally pulled the little maid up, but to her surprise, the maid's forehead was bleeding, and blood was flowing down.

"This child is too honest," Ning Xi quickly said. "Go and take her to treat her wounds."

Qianyu nodded and pulled the little maid out.

Ning Qi suddenly heard a sound he had heard before in Medicine King Valley. It was so deep that he couldn't tell if it was a bird's call or a human voice. It was very strange.

She looked up and asked, "Is there anything else you want to say?"

Qianyu turned around with some confusion, "Who are you asking?"

Ning Qi looked at the maid with her head down, "Didn't you say anything just now?"

Qianyu looked down and asked, "Princess, no one spoke just now?"

Ning Qi was stunned. What sound did she hear...?

At this moment, the maid suddenly raised her head and stared at Ning Qi.

Her pupils turned extremely black, with almost no white in her eyes, which startled Ning Xi.

Suddenly she opened her mouth and lunged at Qianyu, who was closest to her.

"Watch out!" Ning Qi cried out in alarm.

Qianyu reacted swiftly, dodging her teeth, and flashed behind her, deftly restraining her arms, asking, "Princess, what's going on?"

The maid struggled incessantly.

Ning Qi, still shaken, clutched her chest, recalling what she had just said—that her young mistress had almost bitten her neck off, and that the fact that she hadn't meant…

"She was bitten by Gu Xinxue!" Ning Qi searched around for a rope and warned, "Qianyu, you must not let her bite or scratch you!"

There were no weapons or ropes in the room, and the little maid struggled with tremendous strength. Suddenly, black and sharp fingernails grew on her hands, so Qianyu had no choice but to dislocate the joints of her arms.

Unexpectedly, the little maid's arm was bent into an extremely strange position, yet she was still able to exert force and twist to break free from Qianyu's grasp.

Blood dripped from her forehead into her eyes, making her look particularly ferocious. She swung her weakened arm and lunged at Qianyu.

Ning Xi shouted for help, which attracted the maid's attention. Unable to grab Qian Yu, the maid lunged at her, making strange noises.

Ning Xi backed away, trying to escape, when suddenly everything went black. The maid had already arrived in front of her with incredible speed, her mouth wide open, making that strange sound from her throat.

She was so frightened that her hair stood on end.

Qianyu suddenly grabbed the maid's waist, preventing her from moving forward. Other maids and guards quickly rushed in and together held the maid down.

Zhizhi asked, "What happened? Why did she suddenly go crazy?"

Ning Qi, still shaken, said, "She's turned into a corpse demon. Everyone be careful not to get hurt by her."

No one else had heard of this term. "So... what do we do now?"

Ning Xi didn't know either, so she quickly asked the system in her mind, "How do I kill the Corpse Demon?"

"Let me do it." A slightly hoarse voice sounded from outside the door.

Ning Qi looked over and saw Xiao Sui leaning against a pillar in the corridor.

The guards have already brought him back.

Thankfully, he made it in time. Ning Qi breathed a sigh of relief, walked over to look at his still-healing wrist, and asked, "Are you okay?"

Xiao Sui nodded. "Miss, please have someone bring the Corpse Demon out."

Ning Xi gave a signal, and the guards pulled the maid out.

The maid bared her fangs, her eyes turned completely black, and continued to struggle.

Xiao Sui found her location, took the guard's knife, and said to everyone, "Everyone, keep your distance."

The person restraining the maid looked at Ning Qi, awaiting her command.

Ning Qi nodded, and everyone let go of her hands. The maid immediately rushed towards Xiao Sui, who was closest to her.

Ning Qi felt a pang in her heart.

The next instant, Xiao Sui suddenly unleashed a burst of strength, pressing the person to the ground with his forearm, making a heavy thud.

The maid seemed to feel no pain, struggling to get up.

With a swift movement of his sword, Xiao Sui slit the maid's throat.

Blood splattered on his body and face.

Xiao Sui continued to swing his sword without any expression. Qian Yu glanced at Ning Qi and covered her eyes.

Only after the maid's head hit the ground did Xiao Sui turn her head and say to Ning Xi, "Miss, she's dead."

Everyone was shocked by his ruthless killing methods, especially Ning Xi. Although most of her vision was blocked, she had never seen such a scene before!

She was speechless for a long time.

Qianyu glanced at her expression and said, "Miss, please go back to your room and rest. Aying and Ashen, give her a proper burial."

The guards obeyed, and Qianyu led Ningqi into the house.

Aying glanced at Xiao Sui, "What about him?"

"They didn't say that."

The two men pulled Xiao Sui to a chair in the corridor and went to sweep the yard.

No one paid him any attention. Xiao Sui pressed his arm against his trembling right arm, forcing it so hard that it caused him excruciating pain.

The strong smell of blood all over his body made him feel dizzy.

However, the body experienced pleasure due to its bloodlust.

He loathed the feeling and pressed his arm tightly against it.

After an unknown amount of time, someone walked up to him, bringing with them a pleasant fragrance.

A cold handkerchief was pressed against his face.

Xiao Sui's eyelashes trembled, and he raised his head to stop the hand.

Ning Qi assumed he didn't recognize her and said, "Xiao Sui, let me wipe you."

“Don’t touch me, I’m dirty,” he said.

Ning Qi didn't like hearing this. "You saved everyone, how could I possibly look down on you for being dirty?"

Xiao Sui still held her hand, and he asked softly, "Did I frighten you?"

“A little,” Ning Qi said honestly, “but I know it’s something I had to do.”

Xiao Sui loosened his grip, lowered his hand, and let Ning Qi gently wipe his face.

After all that commotion, it was getting dark and visibility was really poor. Ning Xi said, "Come in with me."

Xiao Sui was helped into the house by the guards, and Ning Qi pulled him to sit on the chaise lounge.

The candle wick made a faint crackling sound.

Xiao Sui raised his head, his profile bathed in the warm yellow light of the candlelight. "When will you send me there?"

Where to send it?

"Dali Temple Prison".

The wet handkerchief fell harder on his cheek. Ning Qi said, "I already had someone bring you back, why would I send you away again?"

The handkerchief brushed against Xiao Sui's chin as she continued, "You killed Gu Xinxue because she turned into a corpse demon, didn't you? Why didn't you tell me earlier? The wanted poster portrayed you like that; someone must be trying to harm you. You just blindly jumped into the fire pit?"

“I…” Xiao Sui exhaled, “I am not worth your trouble.”

"Whether it's worth it or not is up to me." Ning Qi domineeringly lifted his chin and wiped his neck. "Your clothes are dirty too, go change your clothes."

Xiao Sui's Adam's apple bobbed. "Aren't you going to send me away?"

"I won't see you off. I'll pretend I never saw that arrest warrant. No matter who wants to take you away, they can't."

Xiao Sui remained silent for a long time.

Just when Ning Qi thought he wouldn't say anything more, he suddenly said, "I know who's looking for me."

"who?"

"Master Jingyan".

Ning Qi immediately realized, "He wouldn't still want to bring you back to continue killing corpse demons, would he? Your body is in this state!"

“Hmm.” Xiao Sui nodded. “He holds a high position and wields great power. There’s no need for you to risk hiding me.”

Ning Qi thought resentfully, "If it weren't for Master Jingyan handing Xiao Sui over to his disciples, he wouldn't be in this state. And now he actually wants to continue to squeeze out his remaining value. That old man is really no good."

“I won’t hand you over. You’re mine now, you know?” Ning Qi pulled his arm. “Go change your clothes.”

“You…” Xiao Sui looked up at her without moving. After a moment, he said, “I can change here.”

Ning Qi almost jumped up. Was this definitely a seduction attempt? It was so obvious, how could she possibly fall for it?

She cleared her throat and said to the outside, "Qianyu, go and fetch one of Xiaosui's clothes."

A moment later, Zhizhi sneaked in and handed her a piece of clothing thinner than paper.

Why did she bring in clothes like this again? She really can't resist the temptation!

Before Ning Xi could speak, Xiao Sui had already raised his left hand and touched his clothes.

He paused slightly, took the clothes away, and began to undo his belt.

Ning Qi immediately covered her eyes with her hands, "I don't want to see!"

“I am your man.” Xiao Sui took off his clothes, thought for a moment, and then said, “I didn’t take my medicine.”

Ning Qi slowly lowered his hand. What did that mean? Was he saying that he was now doing it willingly?

Ning Qi screamed in her mind, turned her head away, and shouted to the system in her heart: "Come out and talk! The villain is clearly so well-behaved, what nonsense are you spouting every day!"

system:"……"

Ning Qi blocked it out. Turning around, Xiao Sui was only half-dressed, but the half-revealed effect was even more alluring than not wearing anything at all.

Moreover, the crucial areas were not covered at all.

Ning Qi felt a burning sensation in his nose and quickly covered his face. Through his fingers, he noticed that his right hand seemed to be trembling quite badly.

"Does your hand hurt again?"

Ning Qi grabbed a blanket and made him cover his legs, then ordered someone to bring in medicine to heal his tendons and bones, which was then applied to Xiao Sui's wrists.

The trembling reached her fingers, and her heart began to beat faster; the air seemed to grow warmer.

Ning Qi glanced at Xiao Sui's disheveled clothes, the fabric taut against his body, with his most prominent parts exposed to the air.

She swallowed hard, her itchy fingers slowly covering his skin, feeling his warm skin and strong heartbeat.

The previous fear and panic dissipated unconsciously with the steady heartbeat.

Xiao Sui's muscles visibly trembled, and his breathing became somewhat rapid due to the itching. He bit his lower lip, turning his originally pale lips rosy.

"How beautiful!" Ning Xi sighed, gently sliding her fingers along the screen. Forget about this damn mission; this is the kind of good life she deserves.

After slowly applying the medicine and her hands were no longer itchy, she finally stopped, patted Xiao Sui, and said, "You can sleep here with me from now on."

Xiao Sui lowered his head and sensed something was amiss under the blanket, then nodded silently.

Thankfully, the young lady probably didn't see it.

A note from the author:

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Qiqi: Hehe pinching fun

Xiao Sui: (Looks up)