Chapter 36 is a bonus chapter, first published on Jinjiang Literature City!
Yao Sisi pretended not to hear its voice. This guy really wouldn't do anything without a reason. He was usually as silent as a corpse, but as soon as he heard anything related to the spiritual spring, he would wake up like a zombie.
When Yao Sisi ignored the artifact spirit, the spirit could only shrink back in humiliation, afraid to bother her anymore, because of her tyrannical power. It didn't know what was wrong with this master, how could she be so heartless and not put it first!
Yao Sisi said to Qi Mu, "Was Qi Yuan also cultivating at the manor that day?"
Qi Mu: "What, Miss Sisi doesn't want to see him? Well, you've offended him so thoroughly, and you even said he once had feelings for you..."
Yao Sisi smiled helplessly: "Isn't that so that you won't be bullied, young master? After all, what he said is also nonsense. How can we possibly explain it on the street? It's better to drag the wicked into the mud and give them a taste of their own medicine. Um, by the way... he wouldn't really be at the manor, would he?"
Seeing her ask so cautiously, Qi Mu found it quite adorable and couldn't help but comfort her, saying, "He's only there occasionally; most of the time he's not there. Apparently, he finds it boring and dull."
Yao Sisi breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. I don't want to see him at all. He's so noisy, like a hundred male ducks huddled together chattering endlessly."
Qi Mu was amused by her description: "Ducks quack, not chatter!"
Yao Sisi raised an eyebrow: "Hmm? Say it again so I can hear it?"
Qi Mu stopped laughing and said shyly, "No way..."
Yao Sisi couldn't help but look at his lips. The boy's lips were very sexy, like a peach stained with juice, glistening with a shimmering fragrance.
Qi Mu felt even more embarrassed by her gaze, and a blush crept up the tips of her ears.
"May I... come inside and have a cup of tea? You mentioned last time that tea brewed with spring water might be better..."
Yao Sisi let out a soft "Ah," as if suddenly remembering this, "Haven't you tried it yourself?"
Qi Mu shook his head: "No, it's not fun to drink tea by myself. I'm waiting for you."
Yao Sisi waved her hand and said, "Then come in!"
She invited the person into the house, took out a small teapot from her storage bag, and filled it with more than half a pot of spiritual spring water. The water was clear and sweet, and the tea brewed from it would surely be excellent.
A wisp of spiritual fire ignited from her fingertip, and a tiny flame circled the teapot. Soon the water boiled, and she took out a few tea leaves and put them in. The spiritual fire circled the teapot again, and this time she controlled the temperature until a refreshing tea aroma wafted out before pouring him a cup.
"I'm not very good at making tea, so I just brewed it simply. Please don't mind."
Qi Mu said, "Sisi can even release her spiritual fire externally, that's amazing!"
Yao Sisi modestly touched the tip of her nose: "Not at all, it's just that magic techniques aren't very common here, otherwise many people would have this skill."
Qi Mu saw that she had thoughtfully poured him tea, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. "I have indeed seen people who can release flames, but their fire control skills are not as good as Sisi's. They are mostly all show and no substance. Their flames are nowhere near as hot as yours!"
The water was boiled in just a few breaths, and if the flames were to fall on a person, it would be fatal!
Yao Sisi mumbled, "My fire is indeed a bit different. Come and have a taste of the tea, and see how it is?"
She herself was holding a teacup, with a wisp of tea leaves floating on it. The tea was not ordinary tea, but spiritual tea, though of low grade, it was still rare.
She gently blew on the teacup, took a small sip, and slowly swallowed the unique aroma of the spiritual tea, which, along with the spiritual energy, flowed through her meridians. This feeling was very comfortable and pleasant.
Seeing her like this, Qi Mu also took a sip of tea. It was fragrant and sweet, and a trace of mystical energy was absorbed into his body. The very gentle energy flowed through his meridians like a warm current, which felt extremely comfortable.
"Sisi's tea is so delicious..."
Yao Sisi said, "Your spring water deserves half the credit!"
The two were enjoying their tea in the room, a beautiful scene, but it was soon torn apart and destroyed.
First, Liu Yuan ran into the room, covered in sweat. He looked at Qi Mu with terrified eyes, pursed his lips and burst into tears, "Young Master, it's over! The Master is furious. He doesn't know what he saw in your room, but he's coming over in a rage."
Qi Mu's face paled, a bad premonition rising in her heart. "What did he see?"
Ignoring Yao Sisi's presence, Liu Yuan said in a panic, "Master said he was sending you an engagement gift and was thinking of putting it in your room. But somehow he opened your most precious little box. Young master, what did you put in there? I saw Master smash it on the spot. If I hadn't been quick-witted and stayed outside, I would be locked up now and unable to deliver your message!"
Yao Sisi watched the scene unfold in silence, not knowing the reason behind it and not wanting to get involved.
Qi Mu shuddered after hearing this. The small box had always been kept in his storage bag. He had temporarily left it outside while tidying up recently, but he never expected that this would happen.
His eyes showed some pain, and his body was very tense. Seeing this, Yao Sisi comforted him, "It will pass. Don't worry. Can you tell me what happened? If I can help, I definitely will!"
Qi Mu's face was as white as a sheet, and a hint of sorrow unconsciously appeared: "I can't help you anymore. That box contains our engagement contract. Father must know everything... he must know about my outrageous lie..."
Yao Sisi: "..."
"Well... your own father wouldn't harm you anyway. He'll just be angry for a while. We can hold the engagement ceremony as planned and keep it a secret from everyone else, right?"
Qi Mu's face was pale, clearly her words of comfort had not worked. "You don't know Father's temper. He's very concerned about his reputation. If he finds out I lied to him, he'll be furious. This engagement is probably off..."
Yao Sisi asked worriedly, "Then what should we do?"
The atmosphere on their side was tense, while Liu Yuan was completely bewildered. However, if something happened to the young master, his situation would be much worse, and he might even be beaten to death.
Qi Mu was extremely depressed, like a leaf soaked by rain, unable to return to its branch.
He said, "Xiao Yuan, you hide first. Si Si, take Xiao Yuan out of the city and don't come back!"
Yao Sisi: "???"
How did it get so serious? "Since your father cares about his reputation, why don't we just make sure he has enough face?"
Qi Mu: "But my deception is equivalent to challenging his authority of so many years. If he finds out that the two of us tricked him, he will definitely not let it go easily. For someone who has been in power for so long, family ties are very delicate and weak. Although he loves me, most of the time... I am just a tool in his hands."
There was an unconcealable sorrow in his eyes, like the most beautiful little flower in spring and summer, suddenly thrown into the cold winter, the soul of the flower vanished in an instant, leaving only the branches and leaves frozen into ice blocks.
Yao Sisi: "If that's the case, you shouldn't stay. He'll definitely find someone else for you. Are you willing to get married?"
Qi Mu pursed her lips: "Take Xiao Yuan away first. At least he won't kill me, but Xiao Yuan will definitely die."
Seeing his reaction, Yao Sisi glanced at Liu Yuan, who was already terrified, and sent out a communication talisman. "Brother Liu Yuan, go wait three miles outside the city. Someone will come to pick you up."
Liu Yuan wiped away her tears and said mournfully, "What will happen to the young master if I leave? Master will definitely call in the family punishment! Such a serious matter will result in at least dozens of lashes, and one lash can tear the skin open. What will happen to the young master's delicate skin? His previous injuries haven't fully healed yet..."
Yao Sisi: "Stop arguing and let's go! I'll figure something out. Hurry up and get out through the side door, or we'll run out of time!"
However, her words had no effect, and Qi Muleng came down and scolded, "Hurry up and leave, staying here will only hinder our thinking."
Liu Yuan pursed his lips and left. Yao Sisi gently wiped the teacup with her fingers. Suddenly, she leaned close to Qi Mu and said, "Since your father thinks that thing is fake, then let's make him believe it's real."
Qi Mu was taken aback, her mind still in a daze, unable to grasp what she meant: "How can you take it seriously? It's written in black and white on the contract!"
Yao Sisi got up and reached out to tug at his collar. Ancient people's clothes were not so sturdy, and with a little force, a large area of skin was exposed.
Qi Mu froze, stunned. "Sisi...Miss? What are you doing!"
Yao Sisi whispered, "Take this contract as a scheme you devised for me, not a perfunctory plan for your father, understand?"
Qi Mu was very obedient at this moment, so obedient that she didn't dare to move, and her mind was buzzing. "I don't understand..."
Yao Sisi said, "Young Master, you used to be so quick-witted and clever, why are you so stupid today? Isn't it hard to find a suitable woman if you marry into the family? Then you can tell him that you made the contract just to keep me in check?"
Qi Mu looked at the face so close to his, his breathing became erratic, "Sisi means the contract is to bind you? But... in my current state, I'm afraid I can't fool him..."
Yao Sisi: "Let's make it part of the fake relationship real first."
Qi Mu blinked, her long eyelashes as delicate and beautiful as butterfly wings. "No, Sisi, we can't fake it because of the chastity-preserving sand."
Yao Sisi paused: "??? What the heck?"
"Chastity powder?" I don't have that stuff. "You still have some of that?"
Qi Mu whispered, "Yes..." All the young masters have this...
Yao Sisi: "Okay, but we can't actually do it. What would that make us? I'm here to help you solve your problems, not to create them for you."
Qi Mu remained silent, his ears burning involuntarily. He didn't dare say anything, only silently observing her.
'Although Sisi's idea was simple and blunt, it did make him feel much more at ease.'
Yao Sisi scratched her head: "Don't worry or be afraid. At worst, I'll just pretend I'm bewitched by you and like you terribly. If he hits you, I'll stop him and not let him. I'd rather the whip fall on myself."
She refused to believe that this wouldn't fool that stubborn old man! After all, what woman would go to such lengths for a man without some genuine affection?
As Qi Mu listened to her anxious thoughts for him, his previously pounding heart gradually calmed down. He couldn't help but recall her words, 'I like you so much…'
What to do? This is clearly a desperate situation, so why did he actually taste a hint of sweetness...?
He... he's really outrageous!
Yao Sisi said, "If we can't use the chastity-preserving sand, what's wrong with leaving a few ambiguous marks?"
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