Chapter 24 The Elf: "Only through transformation can it become a true..."
"That's more like it, you're such a good girl."
Yue Mingxi tiptoed, raised her long arm, and gently rubbed Wu Shanqing's head.
But her height was a disadvantage; her hand felt something soft and moist, like jelly.
Yue Mingxi was stunned. She had actually touched Wu Shanqing's lips!
Removing her hand as if electrocuted, Yue Mingxi quickly said, "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. I meant to pat your head, but I didn't see it and made a fool of myself."
Wu Shanqing stood frozen in place for a long time, then reached out and touched the spot she had touched.
The tips of his ears turned bright red, and Wu Shanqing blurted out, "Your hands are so cold, aren't you cold?"
The two of them were startled as soon as they finished speaking.
Yue Mingxi exclaimed in surprise, "Wu Shanqing, you can speak now?"
Wu Shanqing paused in his action of pulling the cloak out of thin air. "It seems so."
Unexpectedly, just by being touched by her hand, he was able to speak again.
"That's wonderful!" Yue Mingxi said with genuine joy.
Wu Shanqing draped the cloak over her shoulders, tied it up for her, and said sullenly, "But your eyes are still not healed."
"Maybe it'll be fine after a good night's sleep tomorrow?" Yue Mingxi said with a smile.
"It will definitely get better," Wu Shanqing said firmly.
He couldn't find a solution, but he had his own way of doing it.
"Okay!" Yue Mingxi smiled and cheered.
After saying that, Yue Mingxi pulled up his sleeve and shook it up and down, "Let's go home."
Wu Shanqing gave a soft "hmm".
After packing up their food and paying, the two walked hand in hand into the rain.
Once they reached a secluded spot, Wushanqing summoned Fengpaopao again.
Bubble continued on its way and soon arrived home. Yue Mingxi turned to him and asked, "Wu Shanqing, what would you like to eat?"
Wu Shanqing grunted in response. "What's the simplest?"
Yue Mingxi said with a smile, "You don't need to worry about me. Just tell me what you want to eat."
"I think everything you make tastes delicious."
Yue Mingxi sniffed. For someone who has lost their sense of taste, anything with flavor is considered delicious.
Before he met her, what kind of life did Wu Shanqing lead?
Remembering how many bowls of shredded pork noodles he had eaten before, Yue Mingxi said softly, "Then I'll make you shredded pork noodles again, okay?"
"Okay." Wu Shanqing nodded and said seriously, "I'll help you cut the meat and vegetables."
Yue Mingxi smiled and said, "Let's make one pot today."
Wu Shanqing hadn't eaten her meal in five days; he must be starving.
Wu Shanqing curled the corners of her lips and said, "Okay."
A light rain was falling outside, and the two of them busied themselves in the small kitchen.
Wu Shanqing had already prepared everything for her; all Yue Mingxi needed to do was put the ingredients and seasonings into the pot.
As Yue Mingxi put noodles into the pot, she asked Wu Shanqing, who was sitting in front of the stove, "Can you really taste the flavor if you do this?"
After all, this meal looked more like something Wu Shanqing had cooked herself; she only needed to lift a finger, it couldn't have been easier.
Wu Shanqing added firewood to the fire, saying, "It's fine as long as it passes through your hands."
"My God, are my hands really that magical?" Yue Mingxi couldn't help but exclaim, recalling her assessment during the day. "Wu Shanqing, let me tell you, I got an incredible score in the practical assessment, a landslide victory! I made the iron tree bloom with red flowers, it was absolutely gorgeous."
“I know.” Wu Shanqing continued adding firewood.
"Huh? You actually knew?" Yue Mingxi stirred the pot with a spoon. "Weren't you not here at the time?"
"I left later."
"I see." Yue Mingxi smiled. "Wu Shanqing, you're so amazing, do you know why my hands are so magical?"
"Because you are not human," Wu Shanqing said calmly.
"???" Yue Mingxi asked, bewildered. "Wu Shanqing, why are you suddenly swearing?"
"I didn't, I'm telling the truth," Wu Shanqing said, puzzled.
"You're not human!" Yue Mingxi retorted angrily.
“I wasn’t even human to begin with.” Wu Shanqing stuffed more firewood inside.
Yue Mingxi: "..."
Helplessly rubbing her forehead, Yue Mingxi said in exasperation, "Can you be serious? I'm asking you very seriously."
Wu Shanqing said, feeling wronged, "I was answering you very seriously."
Yue Mingxi snorted, "Then if you say I'm not human, what am I?"
“You are an elf.” Wu Shanqing raised his head and said with utmost seriousness.
"Huh? An elf?" Yue Mingxi almost dropped her spoon. "Are you kidding me?"
“I’m not joking, I’m telling you this very seriously.” Wu Shanqing began to mimic her speech again.
"No way, I'm human, how could I be an elf?" Yue Mingxi's understanding was severely damaged, and she murmured in confusion.
He pursed his lips and said, "Is it difficult to accept that you are not human?"
Although she knew that Wu Shanqing didn't mean it that way, Yue Mingxi still felt that this guy was provoking her.
Shaking her head with a chuckle, Yue Mingxi said, "It's not that I can't accept it, I'm just very shocked."
After a pause, Yue Mingxi asked curiously, "Wu Shanqing, are there really elves in this world?"
She thought elves only existed in Western fantasy.
Wu Shanqing shook his head and explained, "No, you are the only one. However, you are currently only half-elf and half-human. Only after undergoing a transformation can you become a true elf."
Yue Mingxi was shocked again, "So, I'm still a rare find."
Wu Shanqing snorted coldly, "What's so shocking about this?"
He is also the only dragon in the world, the only, most powerful, and strongest god.
"Of course I'm shocked," Yue Mingxi said, putting some greens into the pot. "Wu Shanqing, what are the benefits of becoming an elf? Will I live a long life?"
This was the question she cared about most. Yue Mingxi held her breath, eagerly awaiting Wu Shanqing's answer.
"Yes, they will become immortal and live forever," Wu Shanqing said expressionlessly.
Just like him, he wanted to die but couldn't.
Ever since he foresaw that a girl would appear in the future who could kill his immortality, Wu Shanqing had been looking forward to that day.
However, the prophecy also told him that the person would die young.
To ensure she lived until the year he was killed, Wu Shanqing painstakingly planted a 5,200-year-old Dragon Blood Tree, feeding it with dragon blood that was more abundant than the water in the ocean.
She even criticized it as a broken tree root. When Wu Shanqing heard her say that, his heart shattered.
However, he looked up and sensed the girl who could kill him.
Wu Shanqing suddenly didn't want to die anymore.
However, he has wanted to die for over ten thousand years, so to give up halfway would be too weak-willed.
Frowning, Wu Shanqing thought, "After helping her successfully transform into an elf and teaching her some protective techniques, I'll die."
Upon hearing these words, the short-lived Yue Mingxi gradually fell backward.
Wu Shanqing quickly stood up and helped her. "What's wrong?"
After regaining her composure, Yue Mingxi said, "Sorry, I was so happy that I couldn't catch my breath."
Wu Shanqing asked, puzzled, "What's so exciting?"
"Being happy can make you live longer," Yue Mingxi said, her mouth practically twisted with a grin.
Wu Shanqing paused for a moment, then said expressionlessly, "What's there to be so happy about? Besides, you're happy too soon. You have to get through the transformation before you can become an elf."
"How can I get through this transformation?" Yue Mingxi blinked her invisible eyes.
"I don't know." Wu Shanqing frowned.
Wu Shanqing was truly at a loss regarding this species that had long since become extinct and no longer existed in the world.
"I see." Yue Mingxi's crooked smile immediately straightened.
“However, I will help you,” Wu Shanqing said earnestly, bowing his head.
"Okay, let's eat now." Yue Mingxi cheered up again.
Even if she doesn't transform into an elf, she will still cultivate immortality diligently and live a long life.
Unexpectedly, she changed the subject so quickly. Wu Shanqing responded with a slow "Okay," then sat back down on the small stool by the stove and added firewood.
Hearing his movements, Yue Mingxi called out, "No need to fill it out anymore, it'll be done soon."
"Oh." Wu Shanqing took the firewood out again and extinguished it with his hand.
After preparing the meal, Wu Shanqing cast a protective spell on the crooked tree.
It was drizzling outside, and the two of them sat comfortably at the table eating.
The lanterns hanging from the crooked tree continuously emitted a ghostly green light, like a scene from a horror movie.
The rain stopped just after we finished eating.
Wu Shanqing helped Yue Mingxi up, saying, "I'll take you to your room to rest."
"No." Yue Mingxi shook her head in refusal. "I can't hear you when you're inside."
"Alright." Wu Shanqing helped her to the eaves and let her sit on a recliner.
Finally, he went back inside and got a blanket for Yue Mingxi to cover herself with.
Autumn has arrived, and the temperature has dropped considerably as they live in the mountains.
Yue Mingxi chuckled and said, "Wu Shanqing, how come you're so kind?"
Wu Shanqing ignored her words, bent down and placed the osmanthus cakes she had bought on the blanket, "Eat the osmanthus cakes if you're hungry, I'm going to wash the dishes."
"Okay!" Yue Mingxi exclaimed happily, "I'll wait for you here."
Wu Shanqing curled his lips; he actually quite liked that she was blind.
In this way, her gaze will not linger on anyone.
He was extremely annoying, she looked at someone else.
Walking to the crooked tree, Wu Shanqing tidied up the dishes and went to the kitchen.
Halfway through scrolling, Wu Shanqing heard her shout, "Wu Shanqing, I want to take a shower."
Wu Shanqing gave a soft "Mmm," and said, "I'll take you there after I'm done."
Yue Mingxi ate the osmanthus cake and happily said, "Okay."
Hurrying up, Wu Shanqing arranged the tied bowls and chopsticks, then pulled Yue Mingxi up from the recliner. "Go to your room and get some clean clothes."
“Okay.” Yue Mingxi obediently stood up and followed him to her room.
Wu Shanqing helped her open the wardrobe, and Yue Mingxi took out the clothes based on her memory. "I'm all ready, we can go now."
Wu Shanqing hummed in agreement and helped her walk towards the backyard.
Upon arriving at the hot spring, Wu Shanqing's ears gradually turned red. "We're here. Go wash up by yourself. I'm leaving now. Call me if you need anything, and I'll be right there."
Yue Mingxi nodded gently, took off her clothes, and groped her way to the hot spring.
The hot spring is warm and feels very comfortable to soak in.
Yue Mingxi happily squinted her eyes, feeling all her fatigue wash away in the water.
After taking a bath, Yue Mingxi groped her way out of the hot spring.
After wiping herself clean with the towel Wu Shanqing had laid out, Yue Mingxi changed into new clothes and called out to the air, "Wu Shanqing, I'm done washing up, come find me!"
"Here I am." Wu Shanqing jumped down from the roof.
Touching Wu Shanqing's sleeve, Yue Mingxi pursed her lips and said, "Wu Shanqing, what should I do if I need to use the restroom at night?"
Wu Shanqing said, "Just call me and I'll take you there."
"Won't this disturb your sleep?" Yue Mingxi frowned.
"I won't disturb you," Wu Shanqing replied immediately.
He couldn't sleep at all.
Moreover, he thoroughly enjoyed the feeling that she depended on him for everything.
"Really?" Yue Mingxi asked, looking up.
"Yes." Wu Shanqing nodded vigorously.
Yue Mingxi couldn't help but ask, "Wu Shanqing, why are you so good to me?"
"Because you are my friend who ranks last in the class," Wu Shanqing said, pursing her lips.
Yue Mingxi exclaimed in surprise, "You're so nice to your friend who's ranked last!"
Unable to hold back, Yue Mingxi felt a pang of jealousy; she was a little envious.
Jealousy is the number one friend in Wu Shanqing's heart.
Knowing that this was wrong, Yue Mingxi couldn't control herself.
This shouldn't be happening. Yue Mingxi shook her head; she was no longer herself at all.
Wu Shanqing's face hardened. "What? Do you have a problem with that?"
"No, hahaha." Yue Mingxi laughed, feigning happiness to hide the slight disappointment in her heart.
"That's good." Wu Shanqing snorted.
She has so many friends, but he only has her; he can't let himself be taken advantage of.
Unless... he's her only friend, he'll reluctantly admit that she's his number one friend.
"I'm sleepy," Yue Mingxi yawned. "I'm going to my room to rest."
"Okay." Wu Shanqing grabbed her arm. "I'll take you back."
Lying in bed, Yue Mingxi experienced an unusual bout of insomnia.
With her eyes closed, Yue Mingxi rolled around on the bed in frustration.
I wasn't sleepy at all; my mind was filled with their conversation at the hot spring.
Letting out a long breath, Yue Mingxi pulled the blanket over her head. What was wrong with her?
Even when she heard Wu Shanqing say in the palace that she was the friend who ranked last, she wasn't that upset.
Why am I so uncomfortable that I can't sleep?
She couldn't think about it anymore; Yue Mingxi tightly closed her eyes, forcibly suppressing her emotions.
However, it still didn't work, so Yue Mingxi sat up in bed.
I decided not to bother Wu Shanqing and went outside to get some fresh air, hoping to blow away all the random thoughts I was having.
Feeling her way towards the door, Yue Mingxi slowly opened it.
"Do you need to go to the outhouse?" Suddenly, Wu Shanqing's voice rang in his ears.
Yue Mingxi was startled. "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Wu Shanqing quietly stood up from the recliner under the eaves and made up a reason: "I came out to get a drink of water."
Yue Mingxi held her chest and said, "I can't sleep, so I came out for some fresh air."
"Can't sleep? I have some herbs, shall I brew you a bowl?" With that, Wu Shanqing started to walk towards the backyard.
Hearing his movements, Yue Mingxi quickly called out to him, "No need for that. I'll just get some fresh air and then go back to sleep."
“No,” Wu Shanqing shook his head, helped her sit down on the recliner, and covered her with a blanket. “Not being able to sleep is a big deal. Wait for me, I’ll be done right away.”
Before Yuemingxi could stop it, Wushanqing had already disappeared.
Sitting in the recliner, Yue Mingxi's heart calmed down immediately.
It's not a big deal to be last in the rankings, since she's the one who spends every day with Wu Shanqing anyway.
That was enough; as for anything else, Yue Mingxi dared not think about it.
She hesitated, not daring to peel back the layers of her heart to see what was hidden inside.
She was a short-lived person, destined to leave this world. She shouldn't have left behind such deep emotions, which harmed both herself and others.
By the time Wu Shanqing had finished brewing the medicine, Yue Mingxi had already fallen asleep on the recliner.
Wu Shanqing gently put down the bowl of herbs in his hand, bent down and picked up Yue Mingxi.
He put her on the bed and covered her with a blanket.
Looking at her sleeping soundly, Wu Shanqing gently curled the corners of her lips. She had finally fallen asleep.
Straightening up, Wu Shanqing bit his finger, and beneath Yue Mingxi, the golden turntable reappeared.
Wu Shanqing summoned the Sun and Moon Sword and plunged it into his own heart without hesitation.
Drawing out the blood from his heart, Wu Shanqing delivered it to the center of the formation.
Having done everything, Wu Shanqing smiled happily; she would be able to see again tomorrow.
Gently closing the door for Yue Mingxi, Wu Shanqing returned to her room.
Lying in bed, Wu Shanqing became curious, wondering what the consequences of using his heart's blood would be.
But the thought of how happy she would be to discover this surprise tomorrow made Wu Shanqing feel that it was all worth it.
As for myself, I won't die anyway.
Author's Note: Guess what kind of mess our troublemaker has made of himself this time [laughing and crying emoji][laughing and crying emoji] Find out tomorrow, hehehe [cat emoji][cat emoji]
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