Chapter 36 You Look Like a Turtle "Okay, then you too..."

“Alright, then you should get some sleep too.” Ming Shu replied, suddenly transforming back into a puppy. The puppy tugged at Qin Wenxue’s clothes and climbed up, finally nestling against Qin Wenxue’s neck and wrapping its tail around her.

Qin Wenxue gently stroked the little fox's fur, lost in thought in the darkness.

Ming Shu nuzzled his cheek gently and affectionately. The puppy's nose felt cool. Qin Wenxue blinked and looked over. It was almost too sleepy to keep its eyes open, but it still tried to stay close to him. Qin Wenxue smiled and said softly, "Go to sleep."

Ming Shu then closed his eyes tightly, and his clear spiritual energy flowed automatically, creating a safe barrier for the three of them. Warmth rose within the barrier, and Shi Wenzhe, feeling hot, began to lift the blanket, finding the hair around his neck really uncomfortable. Finally, he irritably pulled at his own hair.

Seeing this, Qin Wenxue brushed her hair aside. Seeing that she was still frowning and muttering in dissatisfaction, she opened the blanket again, letting in gusts of cool air.

He was unusually gentle and patient tonight. Due to excessive blood loss, his sickly body looked much colder. The clear, pale light shone down from above, making him look like a fairy alone under the moon.

The desert was shrouded in mist in the early morning, with a rare touch of moisture. Tiny dewdrops, forming a thin layer, gathered on Qin Wenxue's hair and clothes. Shi Wenzhe's palms felt a little cold, and his fingertips twitched unconsciously.

Qin Wenxue followed her gaze and saw that her eyelashes were trembling, as if she was about to wake up.

He didn't move, still sitting there protecting the person in his arms.

"Oh my god... my head hurts so much." Shi Wenzhe blinked, and when he opened his eyes, he saw a blinding white light. It was already bright daylight.

Her body was stiff and sore. She shook her head and felt like she had been on a roller coaster. She felt nauseous, and after feeling nauseous, she felt like she had been hit by a sledgehammer. She was dizzy and disoriented. She pinched her face to try to clear her head.

But as soon as she raised her arm, her brain received a signal of intense soreness throughout her body. Although she was physically present, her soul had already left home.

Shi Wenzhe let out a painful groan, putting on quite a show all by herself. There was an undeniable gaze fixed on her from above. Shi Wenzhe bared her teeth and was about to glare back when she saw that it was Qin Wenxue.

Qin Wenxue lowered her head, her eyes indifferent. Shi Wenzhe's back was stiff. She felt her back pressed against Qin Wenxue's legs and felt a little uncomfortable. She gave a flattering smile and tried to sit up quietly.

Unfortunately, her back was really sore after sleeping all night. She kept groaning and moaning, and getting out of bed felt like she had just run 800 meters for morning exercises. It was so hard on her.

The ghostly screams woke Ming Shu, who was still sleeping. Ming Shu yawned and looked at Shi Wenzhe groggily. He tilted his head and asked in a hoarse voice, "What is she doing?"

Qin asked Xue, "Get up."

"It looks like the joints are rusty."

The quilt asked the snow, but the snow remained silent.

Shi Wenzhe looked as if he had seen a ghost, pointing at the talking dog on Qin Wenxue's neck and exclaiming in horror, "How can it talk?"

Qin Wenxue looked up at her and said, "He was born knowing how to talk."

Shi Wenzhe was somewhat devastated: "But it didn't say anything in the cave, it just kept like that... I'll pay it back, I'll pay it back..." She was too embarrassed to say it out loud, she had even looked at her little penis.

Hearing this like a bolt from the blue, she was utterly devastated. Despairing, she looked at Qin Wenxue, demanding an explanation: "You said he was just a little dog!"

"He was a puppy to begin with."

"Ah—!" Shi Wenzhe clutched his head and collapsed, "I don't want to live anymore!"

"What are you yelling about, you silly girl?" Ming Shu stretched and then trotted off Qin Wenxue. He stood on the ground and licked his paws. Finally, a flash of golden light appeared, and he transformed back into human form.

Shi Wenzhe looked at the person who had suddenly appeared, and it was someone she knew. She was about to have a heart attack. Thinking about all the shameful things she had done, she wished she could dig three feet into the ground and bury herself.

“Ming Shu…” she sobbed, “You lied to me so badly!”

Ming Shu rolled her eyes: "I haven't even come to you to cry yet, and you're already coming to me to cry? Are you being unreasonable? You're the one who bullied me, so what are you crying about?"

Shi Wen grimaced and said, "Why didn't you say you weren't a dog earlier!"

Ming Shu huffed, "Then I am a dog!" His eyes were round and big, just like a little white dog glaring at people. He looked quite cute. Shi Wenzhe's heart softened for a moment, but when he saw Ming Shu's angry face, he started to complain again.

"You're being ridiculous. Even if I'm just a dog, you shouldn't have molested me."

"Ah!" Shi Wenzhe covered his head and dodged, "I don't want to hear it, I don't want to hear it, I don't want to hear it! Stop talking, stop talking, stop talking! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" He was panting heavily after saying that, just like a rogue.

Ming Shu stared in disbelief, then slowly stammered, "Nonsense..."

Shi Wenzhe slumped on the ground, exhausted. She pretended to be nonchalant, leisurely dusted herself off, folded the blanket in a good mood, placed it next to Qin Wenxue, gave Qin Wenxue a perfect fake smile, and slowly stood up to tidy her messy clothes.

The whole sequence of movements was fluid and effortless, as if nothing had happened. Pointing to a faint halo in the sky, he asked Qinwenxue in a pretentious manner, "Is that the sun?"

His tone was very naive, like a clueless... fool.

Ming Shu: "..."

"Are you really stupid? Could it be the moon?"

"Hehe." Shi Wenzhe scoffed, gritting his teeth, "No one will think you're mute if you don't speak." Finally, he hopped over to Qin Wenxue, obediently squatted in front of him, and stretched out his hand, saying, "Qin Wenxue, are you tired? Let me help you up."

Ming Shu got goosebumps all over.

Shi Wen looked at Qin Wenxue without moving, blinked her eyes cutely, and repeated, "I'll help you up."

Qin Wenxue still didn't move, and the atmosphere became slightly awkward. Shi Wenzhe chuckled to ease the tension. She didn't care about Qin Wenxue's coldness and continued to adjust her cloak, eventually putting it on herself.

She didn't dare to look, but she really wanted to. Qin Wenxue's indifference at that moment was like a handful of water, extinguishing the flame that had just been ignited in her heart, leaving her feeling utterly cold.

Ming Shu looked at Shi Wenzhe, who was being very careful, and muttered under his breath, "He's really stupid. His legs must be numb after sleeping all night... If you want to help him, just use your hands to help him. You've been talking for so long and he still won't move. And Your Majesty, you're just pretending to be mute."

He sighed, looking as if the family couldn't function without him, and was about to step forward to help Qin Wenxue up, but Qin Wenxue glanced at him lightly.

His gaze was indifferent, like an invisible knife. Ming Shu's back was stiff, and he stood still, not daring to move.

"Help me up," Qin Wenxue said softly.

"Huh?" Shi Wenzhe thought she had misheard, but Qin Wenxue was looking straight at her. She gave a big, carefree laugh, so happy she felt like she could fly. She quickly nodded and agreed, "Yes!" and happily put her arm around the person's shoulder.

In fact, that movement didn't actually lift Qin Wenxue up; it was Qin Wenxue who was supporting her.

Shi Wenzhe was still immersed in the joy of being recognized and did not notice that Ming Shu beside him looked ashamed and sighed, adding quite a bit of drama.

The Peach Blossom Valley had changed. Shi Wenzhe looked around, finding everything unfamiliar and new. She grabbed a handful of withered grass from the ground, crushed it with a pinch, and curiously showed it to Qin Wenxue.

Qin Wenxue stood on a huge rock, which looked rather out of place in the desert. It was barren and dry. Qin Wenxue stood tall and straight, like a pine tree that could not be bent no matter how much it was pressed down. The desert wind and sand were really strong, blowing his clothes fluttering and making his eyes blurry.

Ming Shu couldn't bear to watch. He felt that the relationship between the two was a mess, and they seemed to have become much closer. This made him feel a sense of urgency. This person must have some skills to be able to enter Qin Wenxue's world in such a short time.

Seeing that his position was in jeopardy, he sighed and began to miss Yun Jin again.

However, Shi Wenzhe, who was peeking out from two miles away, was really funny. She was so engrossed in watching him that she stood there motionless like a giant turtle peeking out, almost drooling.

Ming Shu chuckled and pointed at Shi Wenzhe, laughing so hard he was shaking. He said with amusement, "You look like a turtle."

Shi Wenzhe: "..."

She would sometimes glance at him sideways, wishing she could fight him three hundred times. What's wrong with taking a few more glances at such a beautiful view and woman?! Did I eat your food?!

"Damn it." Shi Wenzhe thought to himself, "I want to beat him up, but I don't know if I can beat him. A dog is a dog, even if it wears human skin."

Ming Shu laughed so hard his eyes disappeared, while Shi Wenzhe would get angry just looking at the other's white front teeth.

“Laugh again,” she threatened, bending her finger.

“Just laugh!” Ming Shu retorted defiantly.

"Hmph." Shi Wenzhe turned his head away and refused to look.

"Heh." Ming Shu also turned his head away.

Qin Wenxue was drawn to the two of them and looked over. Shi Wenzhe's body stiffened, as if his entire body had been scanned by X-rays, making him feel numb.

She swallowed hard, unsure of what she was so nervous about. But under the other person's calm gaze, she tightened her clothes, then awkwardly stepped forward and said shyly, "These clothes..." She adjusted her cloak, "They're just too tattered, haha, but thankfully the cloak can cover them up a bit."

After speaking, she looked timidly at Qin Wenxue, her expression filled with tension and concern. Qin Wenxue didn't react to her strange gaze; he didn't stop her from looking at him, but he didn't echo her either. Shi Wenzhe pulled away from his indifferent gaze, her voice slightly hoarse. She hesitated and asked, "Are you feeling better? I..." She paused again, seemingly unsure how to begin, but Qin Wenxue's expression didn't show any annoyance, so she continued, "I think I dissipated the malevolent energy before I fainted. Is there anything else that hurts?"

"No," Qin Wenxue said. "Thank you."

The thank you was very soft, but Shi Wenzhe heard it, so she was very happy.

"That's good." There was still some lingering fear in her voice. Actually, she still wanted to ask why that overwhelming malevolent energy came out of your body, and why you wanted to kill me.

She knew those icicles were there to take her life.