Chapter 28 Chapter 28 “I was just thinking, there will always be a time for us to meet and part…
On the huge lotus leaf, Meng Chi and Shui Yun stood there for a long time, looking at each other, waiting for the other to speak first to negotiate terms.
"If you let me stay, you must give me some benefits."
Meng Chi folded his arms across his chest and said calmly, "You can't let me pollinate you for nothing."
Shui Yun gave in and asked, "Master Meng Chi, what benefits do you want? As long as it's within my tolerance, I can agree to it."
"It's the water source, of course," Meng Chi said. "My species is having trouble emerging from their cocoons because of the water, and the number of butterflies left is far less than before."
Seeing a layer of worry between Shui Yun's brows, Meng Chi choked and explained, "You know that no demon tribe is having an easy time right now. But don't worry, although my tribe's numbers are not as high as before, we are still more than enough to help you pollinate."
"But……"
Shui Yun looked at the golden-rippled lake with a worried look on her face. "The spiritual energy in the lotus roots isn't what it used to be. If I leave you here and someday you weave cocoons on the lotus flowers, absorbing the spiritual energy for nourishment, wouldn't that be... a loss for me?"
Meng Chi never expected that Shui Yun, who looked weak and delicate, was actually a meticulous demon.
He originally planned to trick Shui Yun into agreeing, use the spiritual power of the lotus root to replenish his demonic power scattered in the forest, and then move the butterfly cocoons in the forest here.
Now it seems that it doesn't work.
Meng Chi pondered for a moment and said, "Miss Shuiyun, if we weren't here to make cocoons, would you be willing to share our clean water for us to drink?"
The most important thing is to stay alive, and the rest can be considered later.
Shui Yun smiled and said, "Just for the water source, I'm willing!"
It was just a few more mouths to drink water. Since both she and the crocodile needed water, she was willing to share.
"In that case, Miss Shuiyun, please allow me to say goodbye to Xuanyi and the others."
Meng Chi turned around and was about to leave when a pink and two gray figures jumped down from the lotus and landed lightly in front of him.
"You've come just in time, Xuan Yi, I have something to say..."
"I heard everything you said clearly."
Xuan Yi interrupted Meng Chi and said calmly, "I told you, this is your business. It's up to you to stay or go."
"Meng Chi, have you really thought it through?"
Bi Qing looked at the man in front of her suspiciously: "Why do I feel that you have bad intentions?"
"Am I that kind of person?!"
Meng Chi waved his hands irritably. "Anyway, Miss Shui Yun and I have already reached an agreement. She will provide clean drinking water for my people, and we will help her people pollinate and transform. Pollination is not something that can be accomplished overnight, so no matter how you look at it, I'm at a disadvantage."
Biqing raised her eyebrows slightly: "I think you got a great bargain!"
"He really got a great deal."
Xuan Yi said calmly, "Water needs to be drunk every day. Powder doesn't need to be applied every day."
Meng Chi was choked by the two of them and was speechless. He turned to look at Shui Yun.
But Shuiyun stood there with a look of hesitation on her face, thinking deeply.
Meng Chi was afraid that she had heard what Biqing and Xuanyi had said, so he hurriedly said, "Miss Shuiyun, we just agreed a moment ago, you must not go back on your word!"
The hesitation on Shui Yun's face faded away, and she smiled brightly: "I won't regret it."
She bowed to Meng Chi and said, "Our Lotus Clan is completely dependent on Master Meng Chi."
Meng Chi bowed in return and said, "In the days ahead, Miss Shuiyun, please take good care of me. Miss, remember to say hello to the crocodile dragons and don't let them devour my people to fill their stomachs."
Shui Yun said, "Don't worry, Master Meng Chi. Crocodiles don't eat monsters."
Biqing cast a doubtful look at Xuanyi, and Xuanyi shook his head slightly.
Biqing looked at Mo Jue again. Mo Jue, like Xuan Yi, shook his head to indicate that he didn't know.
She asked, "Crocodile dragons don't eat meat, so what do they eat?"
"Lotus seeds."
As Shui Yun spoke, she controlled her demonic power, and a round, milky white lotus seed, like a jade bead, flew out of the lotus chamber and hung in front of Shui Yun.
The lotus seed was as big as Shuiyun's palm. Biqing was amazed at the sight. "Such a big one! It must last a long time!"
"I can eat for a long time."
Shui Yun threw the lotus seeds into the water and called softly, "Crocodile, it's time to eat."
The crocodile monsters that sank to the bottom of the lake silently revealed their eyes. One of them, which was slightly larger in size, swam forward and grabbed the lotus seed in one bite.
With a little force, the lotus seeds will break into pieces in the water.
Other crocodiles moved forward, grabbed the lotus seed fragments that were about to sink into the mud at the bottom of the lake, and chewed them with relish.
"Miss Shuiyun."
Mo Jue spoke softly, afraid to startle her: "Could you please trouble Crocodile Dragon to help me find the dagger that fell into the lake? This item was given to me by my brother and means a lot to me."
"You wolf demon really don't know your place."
The crocodile demon swallowed the lotus seeds in his mouth, staring at Mo Jue with his eyes, wishing he could tear him into pieces the next moment.
Mo Jue was not frightened and glanced at the crocodile from time to time.
"Crocodile, don't be rude."
Shui Yun frowned, slightly displeased: "Go and find Master Mo Jue's dagger."
The crocodile demon felt very aggrieved, as he was clearly helping Shui Yun clear the obstacles.
Reluctantly, he turned and dove to the bottom of the lake, leaving a vertical wave spreading outward on the surface.
Not long after, a dagger flew out from under the water, stuck to the tip of Mo Jue's shoe, and stabbed straight in front of his toes.
Shui Yun smiled awkwardly: "Sorry, Tulong..."
"It's okay, everyone has a temper." Mo Jue raised the corner of his mouth slightly, bent down to pick up the dagger, and put it back into the sheath made of snake scales.
"Now that the matter is resolved."
Xuan Yi gathered a bit of demonic energy in his palm, pushed it forward, and the demonic energy flew into the air and dispersed: "Let's say goodbye."
When the wolf demons saw the signal from their king, they flew down from the lotus flowers and landed on the lotus leaves in an orderly manner.
Meng Chi knew from the situation that separation was imminent.
Even though Xuan Yi always threatened him with terrifying words, he was grateful to Xuan Yi for taking him away from that world.
If it weren't for Xuan Yi, he and his clansmen would have no chance of survival.
Meng Chi couldn't bear to part with Xuan Yi from the bottom of his heart.
Meng Chi's eyes were slightly red, and his voice was choked with sobs: "Xuan Yi, it's not too late to leave tomorrow."
Xuan Yi frowned slightly, "We've already been delayed for quite some time. It's inconvenient to stay any longer."
Biqing saw clearly that Xuan Yi was feeling unwell, and she realized later: No wonder Xuan Yi didn't give her a chance to say goodbye to Liu Que.
It turns out that he doesn't like tearful parting scenes.
"Fairy Biqing..."
Meng Chi's voice, thick with nasal entanglement, startled Biqing.
She quickly adjusted her mood and responded, "What's wrong?"
Meng Chi wiped his tears with his sleeve: "Can you return the book to me?"
Everyone present who knew about this was ashamed.
The slightest bit of reluctance in Biqing's heart instantly turned into a fuse, igniting the anger in her heart: "Go and dream of your future!"
Meng Chi stared at Mo Jue with tears in his eyes. Mo Jue said mercilessly: "You have finally gotten what you wished for. From now on, we will never meet again."
Shui Yun looked at the few people, then at Meng Chi: The relationship... doesn't seem very good.
Xuan Yi flicked his sleeves and was about to leave with his people without any regrets, but he heard Shui Yun calling out from behind, "Master Xuan Yi, wait a minute!"
Xuan Yi stopped, turned around, and stared at Shui Yun without saying a word.
"It will take some time to get out of this lake."
A pink magical power popped out from Shui Yun's fingertips, and the surrounding pink and white lotus petals flew down and stopped at the edge of the lotus leaves.
The petals are a full ten feet long and can accommodate four people.
"It's better to take this thing and leave, saving time and effort."
Shui Yun made a "please" gesture and said, "I will use my own magical power to control the petals and send you away."
Meng Chi was surprised and said, "There is such a good thing?!"
Xuan Yi and Mo Jue exchanged a glance and nodded slightly, "Thank you."
He helped Biqing step in, and when he looked back, his brother had already run to the petals at the back and was riding with the other wolf demons.
Mo Jue raised the corner of his mouth and waved at his brother.
Xuan Yi stepped into the petals and sat with Bi Qing.
Bi Qing asked, "Isn't Master Mo Jue coming with you?"
Xuan Yi said, "Don't worry about him."
After all the other wolf demons were seated, Shui Yun used her demonic power to activate the petals and sent them off: "The road ahead is dangerous, everyone, take care. The rest of the journey will be safe, and we will meet again if we are lucky."
Biqing stood up and bowed to Shuiyun: "Thank you."
The petals broke through the mirror-like surface of the lake, leaving a trace that lingered for a long time.
Biqing was half-lying on the side along the edge of the petals, and her pink-green dress infinitely magnified the sadness between her brows.
"What are you thinking about?" Xuan Yi's gentle voice sounded behind him.
"nothing."
Biqing leaned forward slightly, examining her reflection in the water. "I was just thinking, there's always a time for separation."
The rippling water blurred the blooming lotus flowers and the woman's fair face.
Biqing shrank back, resting her head on her arms, and fell back to her original position.
The white and tender fingertips touched the edge of the petals intermittently, and the slightly cool touch was infinitely magnified by the fingertips.
Bi Qing couldn't help but worry: "He has used up all the spiritual power in the lotus root. What will Miss Shui Yun do?"
"That's her business, not yours."
Xuan Yi sat at the end of the petals and spoke calmly, "First, she received the spiritual power's protection for a thousand years, and then she received the crocodile dragon to drive away the foreign enemies. These two things are the blessings of her life."
"Speaking of which..." Biqing straightened up and looked at Xuan Yi hesitantly.
"You can tell me if you want to," Xuan Yi said gently, "I won't tell anyone else."
Biqing slowly moved closer to Xuan Yi, looking around as if she was afraid of being discovered.
Xuan Yi couldn't figure out why Biqing acted this way, but he still asked out of concern, "Biqing, what are you doing...?"
"Look." Biqing extended her index finger and moved closer to Xuan Yi.
Xuan Yi lowered his eyes, and a cluster of faint golden light emerged from the center of his white and tender fingertips.
It is the spiritual power in the lotus root.
He hesitated for a moment and asked, "Biqing, your thanks just now, is it related to this matter?"
"yes."
Bi Qing gathered that little spiritual energy, her shoulders slumped slightly, and she looked away guiltily: "Just now I was only concerned with my own happiness, thinking of saving some spiritual energy to protect myself, and I forgot that there is not much spiritual energy in lotus roots to begin with."
It's not that I forgot, it's just that I don't want to return this spiritual power out of selfish motives.
The mere fact of being able to suppress the demonic power could greatly increase one's chances of survival in the demon world.
Xuan Yi sensed Bi Qing's discomfort and said, "Lotus root is originally from the heavens. It's not too much for you to retain some spiritual power."
Bi Qing suddenly looked at the person beside her and asked in disbelief, "Are you trying to comfort me? Or... do you really think so?"
Facing Biqing's nervous and expectant question, Xuan Yi turned his head and met those dark and bright eyes with burning gaze.
"Why would I lie to you?"
Xuan Yi looked at the woman in front of him, who was brighter and more dazzling than the lotus flowers in the pond, and a hint of uncontrollable tenderness welled up in his eyes.
Wen Chun's voice softened. "With spiritual power, you won't be unable to move forward in the demon world. If you really encounter danger, you will have enough energy to protect yourself. I'm so happy for you."
Xuan Yi's words touched Bi Qing's heart, and her uneasy heart gradually calmed down.
"Be happy for me..." Biqing lowered her eyes and murmured, repeating Xuan Yi's words.
Looking up again, she met the golden-blue eyes and smiled, "I'm very happy for myself too!"
Be glad that you have the ability to protect yourself.
Be happy that you are no longer a burden to others.
Xuan Yiwen smiled and joked, "In that case, please take care of me on the road ahead, Miss Biqing."
Biqing responded cooperatively, "Of course! I will do my best to take care of Master Xuanyi! I will escort you safely to the foot of Kunlun Mountain!"
"Before that, I may have to trouble Miss Biqing first."
Xuan Yi pointed at his slightly stinging eyes and said, "Help me apply the medicine."
Biqing exclaimed: "Are your eyelashes still hurting?"
Xuan Yi nodded.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Biqing pulled the hem of her skirt and tore it hard, making a sound of brocade tearing. A strip of cloth three fingers wide was grasped in Biqing's hand.
Biqing took out the few remaining herbs, poured them evenly onto the cloth, and held it in front of Xuanyi: "Close your eyes."
Xuan Yi cooperated by closing his eyes. The cool herbs covered his eyelids, dispelling the slight stinging sensation.
A source of heat with a refreshing fragrance surged in front of him, making Xuan Yi's cheeks slightly red and his throat unconsciously rolled down.
The cloth strip was carefully tied behind his head. Xuan Yi touched the bandage covering his eyes and accidentally touched Bi Qing's arm as she was about to put it down.
Xuan Yi shuddered as if being scalded by boiling water, retracting his hand and explaining in a slightly flustered manner, "Sorry, I didn't mean to..."
A woman's sweet laughter echoed in front of him: "I know you didn't mean it. Rest your eyes well, we still have to continue on our journey!"
Biqing sat down next to Xuan Yi, raised her hands to cover her burning cheeks, shyly glanced at Xuan Yi who was sitting beside her, then shifted her gaze to the lotus flowers in the lake.
The two of them sat quietly among the petals, and no one spoke again.
Biqing's mood gradually calmed down.
But she didn't know that Xuan Yi was silently looking forward to it in his heart.
Hoping the two of them would reach the shore sooner rather than later.
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