Chapter 49 "I have taken a bath and will not defile my master's bed."
Huaijun's pupils suddenly shrank, and his brows furrowed: "Why do you say that?"
How did the raven know that his scales were lost? Could it be that he found them?
The two were not close friends, but Huaijun had always been against this bird and beast.
He always believed that even an orphan should have a background, so how could he be really without a father or a mother?
——But Raven is such a weird person.
There is no trace of his origin, no clan, no birthday, it's as if he appeared out of thin air in the world.
His usual behavior is also eccentric, coming and going without a trace, and always doing things alone. He seems to be indifferent to worldly affairs, but he has a lot of information, which makes people wary.
He didn't answer directly, but from his reaction, Raven guessed the answer.
"Is it really lost?" Raven couldn't help but frown. He never meddles in other people's business, and just now he suddenly remembered and asked casually, never expecting that his question would actually cause trouble.
He regretted his outburst and had to add, "Zuixianlou plans to auction mermaid scales in ten days. I thought it was just another gimmick."
"Zuixianlou?" Huai Jun stood up immediately, unable to figure out the cause and effect of the matter.
Why is this place here again? I've already escaped from it, but it's still haunting me.
"How could they pick it up..." He muttered in disbelief.
Raven didn't care how he solved the problem, and he was kind enough to tell him so much information.
As he stood up to leave, he heard Pei Xiaoxing take over the conversation, "Is it important?"
Huai Jun's voice was muffled: "Heart protection scales."
Its importance can be understood just by the literal meaning. Huai Jun still added an explanation, "Although it has been pulled out by my wife, as long as I carry it with me, it can still have a certain protective effect."
The engagement has been dissolved, and he didn't know how to address Sheng Ran during this period, so he could only refer to her as "she".
Pei Xiaoxing unconsciously showed a bit of regret, "Are you planning to look for it?"
Raven paused in his tracks and suddenly interrupted, "Why take the risk? As far as I know, the mermaids' heart scales can regenerate."
Huai Jun was puzzled. This kind of thing was considered internal information of the Deep Sea Kingdom. How did Raven, an orc who lived between land and air all day, know about it?
"That's true." Huai Jun did not deny it, "but I don't think I have the chance."
The raven recalled what the seagull had said and asked calmly, "Why not? As long as the female master forms a bond, regeneration is possible."
Ling Rui was drinking soup and almost spit it all out.
Raven is truly a genius. He has no sense of shame? He speaks of the word "contract" as easily as eating or drinking!
Raven didn't realize there was anything wrong with this and even continued to offer advice, "The agreement signed between you and your master is to dissolve the marriage contract, not to divorce you. You will certainly have the opportunity to find a new female master in the future."
Ling Rui's face flushed red before he swallowed the last mouthful of soup. He finally understood what Raven was trying to say: "Yes, my wife has let you go and will not interfere with your marriage. Your heart scales can still regenerate, so there's no need to cling to the one that's already been plucked out. Could it be that you can't bear to leave my wife and plan to stay here?"
Their words seemed to be well-intentioned, but implicitly they showed their eagerness to get Huai Jun out, fearing that he would stay and compete with them for Sheng Ran.
They all seemed to be possessed by demons. Huai Jun snorted coldly, "Don't worry, I'll leave naturally after my face and throat recover."
"But I don't plan to find another female master," Huai Jun's attitude was clear, and it was obvious that he had made up his mind. "Thank you for telling me. As for the lost heart-protecting scales, I will find a way to find them myself, so don't bother with me..."
His voice was interrupted by the sound of tables and chairs colliding. Sheng Ran seemed to have caught a key word inadvertently, and walked closer with a puzzled look on his face.
——What is the heart-protecting scale?
She expressed herself with gestures and excitement, wanting to find out the truth.
They looked at each other and knew that this matter could no longer be concealed.
If his wife knew that Huaijun's heart-protecting scales had ended up in Zuixian Tower, she would definitely not trust him to go alone. If she insisted on going with him, who would be held responsible if he encountered danger on the way?
Huai Jun noticed the complaints of the other male beasts, his face stiffened slightly, and he felt guilty inside.
...He actually didn't intend to let Sheng Ran know.
After spending a few days together, he had already sensed that Sheng Ran's current actions were all from the heart.
He even gradually realized that he could no longer act arbitrarily because she would worry about him - although this state would not last long.
Having revealed his flaw, Huai Jun still tried to make a last-ditch effort and concealed the truth: "It's nothing, you heard it wrong."
He was obviously not good at lying. He kept avoiding her gaze and didn't dare to look directly at Sheng Ran.
She is a mute, not a fool. These people want to unite to deceive her. When did they become so united?
Sheng Ran's cheeks puffed up, and her black eyes, soaked in moisture, were filled with displeasure, but she would not lose her temper with Huai Jun.
She didn't want to pay attention to Pei Xiaoxing for the time being. Her mood was even more complicated when facing Raven. She turned her gaze to Ling Rui, grabbed his lion ears, and made him confess the truth.
Ling Rui is a weak man who looks strong but is actually weak. He doesn't dare to go west when Sheng Ran says east, and he will surrender if he is beaten.
After hearing this, Sheng Ran's expression relaxed a lot, not as serious as she had imagined.
Zuixianlou is indeed cunning, but don't take it to heart. They just want money, which is easy to deal with.
She told Huaijun: [Don't worry, I won't let Zuixianlou sell your Heart-Protecting Scale to anyone else.]
After all, it was pulled out by the original owner. It is really difficult to keep such a small thing with you all the time, and it is also her responsibility if it is lost.
Sheng Ran said that she would take responsibility to the end and then returned to her room.
Looking at the back of his master, the raven's heart beat faster and he followed him.
Pei Xiaoxing, who was always good-tempered, frowned. "You said we don't need to worry about it, but you let my wife worry about it."
Huaijun opened his lips, knowing he was in the wrong, and couldn't say anything to explain.
Looking to the side, Ling Rui's ears were red, and he was still standing there in the same posture, as if he was still trying to recall the scene of Sheng Ran pulling his ears just now.
...What a loser.
Sheng Ran lay down and rested just like yesterday.
Today she slept on a new bed, which was many times softer than the original stone bed. There was no need to use raven wings as a cushion, so she didn't leave half the space for him.
But the person bought it for her all the way from Beining City, and it would be bad if she didn't arrange a place for Raven to sleep.
Sheng Ran rearranged the original stone bed and covered it with thick cotton wool.
When Raven came in and saw the bed, he was obviously stunned.
The master doesn't want to sleep with him again?
Unlike his indifferent and impatient attitude just now, Raven took a few breaths before approaching Sheng Ran quietly.
The owner had his back to him, and it was unclear whether he was asleep or not.
Raven didn't dare to interrupt, but he really wanted to explain.
After thinking for a long time, Raven whispered in the darkness, "Master, when I passed by Chenqing Lake today, I took a long bath."
"I...I am clean and will not defile your bed."
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