Chapter 320: Master Imperial Master, Are You Jealous of My Fruit?
Ajiu was awakened by the chirping of birds.
She opened her eyes drowsily, and what came into view was a field of emerald green leaves. The sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves, casting fine golden rays that were warm and not at all dazzling.
The air smelled of grass and soil, and also of... a faint sandalwood scent.
Um.
This taste is a bit familiar.
Jiu moved and felt a robe covering her body. She pulled it over and brought it to her nose to smell it.
It was this smell, cold and exactly the same as the smell on Xiao Yu's body.
Only then did she realize that what she was wearing was Xiao Yu's black robe with gold patterns.
She turned her head and looked around, and found that Lingxi had disappeared. Xiao Yu was standing on the edge of the tree house with his hands behind his back, gazing at the distant forest, not knowing what he was thinking.
Perhaps he heard some noise behind him, so he turned around.
Ajiu sat cross-legged on the ground holding his clothes, looked up at him and said something honestly.
"Brother Xiongxiong, your clothes are quite warm."
Xiao Yu: “…”
He walked over and held out his hand to her, "Ajiu, we should go."
"oh."
Ajiu responded, then used his strength to quickly get up from the ground.
At this time, Lingxi walked in from outside. She changed into a brand new green leaf dress and looked much better.
"Are you leaving?" she asked softly.
"Well," Xiao Yu put on his outer robe and nodded, "We have more important things to do after this."
Lingxi's eyes fell on Ajiu and she smiled gently.
She walked up to Ajiu and handed her a small basket woven with vines.
The basket was filled with holy fruit that was as crystal clear as rubies.
"Take this with you and eat it on the way."
Ajiu's eyes lit up instantly. She took it, opened the basket, smelled it, and had a happy expression on her face.
"Lingxi, you are such a good person," she looked at Lingxi seriously, "you are the best person I have ever met besides Brother Xiongxiong."
Lingxi was amused by her straightforward and pure praise.
"From now on, you will always be welcome in Tingfeng Linhai," she said solemnly to the two of them. "The forest will remember your presence and will always be your ally."
Xiao Yu nodded in response.
"See you later."
After he finished speaking, he took Jiu's hand and turned to leave.
Ajiu was holding a basket of fruits and did not forget to turn around and wave to Lingxi.
The process of leaving Tingfeng Linhai was much smoother than the process of coming here.
The entire forest made way for them, and the birds in the forest circled above their heads and chirped clearly, as if they were seeing them off.
Ajiu was holding a holy tree fruit in his hand, chewing it with a "crunch crunch" sound, enjoying the meal very much.
"Brother Xiong Xiong, where are we going next?"
"Let's go find them first." Xiao Yu took the basket. "Ajiu, do you want to get another one?"
"Yes." Jiu nodded happily.
When Xiao Yu and Ajiu came out, Chu Xuanyi, who was waiting outside, was bored and teasing a passing ant with a piece of dogtail grass.
He raised his eyelids and saw the two people walking out safely, and his eyebrows raised almost imperceptibly.
"Hey, you're back."
Chu Xuanyi lazily stood up, brushed off the non-existent dust from the hem of his robe, and said with a hint of ridicule, "I thought you were going to live in there and not care about worldly affairs."
The few people following behind him lowered their heads silently, looking at their eyes and noses, pretending to be wooden stakes.
When the prince and the imperial teacher were arguing, they should just listen and must not get involved.
Ajiu poked his head out from behind Xiao Yu, and looked at Chu Xuanyi curiously with his black eyes.
"Sir, what are you doing squatting here alone?"
The corner of Chu Xuanyi's mouth twitched.
"Of course I'm worried about you, so I'm waiting here." He cleared his throat and put on an enigmatic look. "And by the way, I'm observing the night sky and trying to figure out our next move."
Ah Jiu said "Oh" and nodded as if he believed it.
She took out a bright red sacred fruit from the basket and handed it to Xiao Yu like a treasure.
"Brother Xiong Xiong, you eat."
Xiao Yu looked into her sparkling eyes and reached out to take it.
Then, Ajiu slammed the lid of the basket shut, looking as if he was protecting his food and saying, "No one can touch my treasure."
Chu Xuanyi: "..."
He felt his temples throbbing.
"I say," he looked at Ajiu with a forced smile, "Little Ajiu, what good things did you put in this basket? Such precious things."
"Lingxi gave me this fruit." Jiu answered honestly, "She said she wanted to eat it on the way."
"Lingxi," Chu Xuanyi muttered the name, and then realized, "That tree spirit, she is quite generous."
He paused, deliberately drawing out his tone, "However, I heard that this sacred fruit has the effect of calming the mind and concentrating the spirit, which is of great benefit to those of us who practice Xuan. I have spent a lot of energy protecting you. Don't you think so..."
Before he could finish his words, Jiu snatched the basket and hid it behind him, looking at him warily.
"This was given to me by Lingxi," she emphasized seriously, "Lingxi is a good person. She told me to eat this."
Chu Xuanyi was almost choked by her straightforward logic.
He took a deep breath and said gently, "Ah Jiu, look at how much I've helped you. Even if I haven't received any credit, I've certainly worked hard. Just give me one, just one, okay? I promise to give it a taste."
Ajiu shook his head like a rattle.
"not good."
She thought for a moment and added, "Brother Xiongxiong said that we can't just give food to others."
Chu Xuanyi: “???”
He pointed to his nose, "Me, others."
Xiao Yu next to him took a slow bite of the fruit and spoke calmly.
"Ajiu's things are my things, if you have any objections."
Chu Xuanyi had a mouthful of blood stuck in his throat.
He shook his sleeves indignantly and said, "No problem, I don't care about these fruits of yours. Let's go back to the capital. If it weren't for important matters, who would be willing to stay with you?"
As he said this, he turned around angrily and walked towards the carriage.
Ah Jiu looked at his back and whispered to Xiao Yu, "Brother Xiong Xiong, is the adult angry?"
Xiao Yu ate the remaining half of the fruit without changing his expression, then took her hand.
"Don't mind him," he said calmly. "He's just jealous that you get to eat the fruit."
Ajiu nodded in sudden realization.
"Oh, I see. Adults are so stingy."
Chu Xuanyi, who was far away, stumbled and almost fell to the ground.
Forget it. He won’t bother with the little fool, let alone the madman who protects the little fool.
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