He Yunxiao could understand Qing Yuzi's feelings upon seeing Chu Xiaoxiao. After all, what kind of person would bring another woman on a date?
But He Yunxiao did it on purpose. Given the relationship between the Taoist priest and Chu Xiaoxiao, if they didn't work things out properly, how could they possibly eat at the same table together in the future?
He Yunxiao hadn't considered improving Fei Bao and Xiao Xiao's relationship before, because Fei Bao wasn't his woman then. Now she is, and he's really taken with her, so he can't just leave it alone. At the very least, he can't let Fei Bao and Xiao Xiao think about fighting every time they meet.
"Xiaoxiao, stand on my side." He Yunxiao said to Xiaoxiao, pointing to the side of himself that was away from Qing Yuzi.
"Oh." Xiaoxiao nodded.
Then He Yunxiao jogged over to Fei Bao's side.
"Master, shall we go?"
"I don't want to go anymore. Let's do it another day."
“Master, you don’t want to become less beautiful, do you?” He Yunxiao asked in a casual tone.
Beneath her pale white veil, Qing Yuzi gently bit her lip. He Yunxiao was right; restoring her strength was urgent, the sooner the better, and she couldn't delay any longer. What if she became less beautiful if she waited any longer?
Although Qingyuzi knew she was completely under He Yunxiao's thumb, she still had to maintain the dignity befitting her "master".
So he tried to save face by saying, "I've been feeling uneasy lately, so please don't make too much noise."
He Yunxiao understood immediately. "Alright, alright, I'll tell Xiaoxiao to keep her voice down. Master, let's go."
Only after receiving He Yunxiao's assurance did Qingyuzi step forward to ride her horse.
Looking at Fei Bao's back, her white dress flowing like a fairy, and the way she swayed her hips and waist as she walked, He Yunxiao thought to himself in amazement: Master's fairy-like temperament and demonic nature are too rare.
As someone who has a deep friendship with Fei Bao, He Yunxiao naturally understands the preciousness of Fei Bao's body. Putting aside Fei Bao's innate "fantasy beauty" effect, her constitution of becoming more fragrant the more she sweats is enough to drive people crazy.
Fei Bao is a natural-born top courtesan, yet she went to the mountains to become a Taoist priest, living a secluded life. On the other hand, Sister Jiang, who is a princess of the Yan Kingdom, came to the Qi Kingdom to become a courtesan. It's truly ironic how things turn out.
Fortunately, they all found good partners. He Yunxiao was secretly pleased.
...
Suyab was a small city in the northwestern border region of the State of Qi, near Luoyue Pass. Although small, it was fully equipped, and remarkably, it contained the Tingfeng Tower.
This place is probably the largest city in the entire southwestern border region.
Even so, it was still more than two hundred miles away from where He Yunxiao's army camp was located.
Two hundred li (approximately 100 kilometers) would be a one or two-hour drive on a modern highway, but in ancient times it would have taken one or two days. This was partly because the quality of roads in ancient times was not comparable to that of modern roads, and partly because horses are not machines and cannot run at high speeds continuously; they need rest and food.
He Yunxiao and his companions traveled at a leisurely pace, covering a hundred miles in a day, before finally stopping to rest late at night.
He Yunxiao was also very considerate of Fei Bao's feelings, avoiding any overly affectionate interactions with Xiao Xiao. As for Chu Chu, she couldn't be exposed to Qing Yuzi, at least not until Qing Yuzi became "one of their own." Chu Chu's appearance would reveal the method to break the top-tier martial arts technique, the "Formless Rebirth Technique," leading to a new martial arts conflict.
Late at night, in the sparse woods beside the official road, the two female protagonists sat far apart by a fire, warming themselves.
He Yunxiao was so busy he was practically crawling on the floor.
Gathering firewood, cooking, setting up tents—they practically wished they had three heads and six arms.
Xiao Xiao didn't want to pay attention to the old woman opposite her, so she kept her eyes fixed on He Yunxiao. Qing Yuzi was looking at the fire, but she was also keeping an eye on He Yunxiao out of the corner of her eye.
Qingyuzi discovered that although she and Xiaoxiao were top-notch experts, they were often taken care of by He Yunxiao. For example, when it came to starting a fire and cooking, she and Xiaoxiao were both novices, but He Yunxiao's cooking was surprisingly delicious. Another example was when they were chatting and bargaining while shopping; He Yunxiao could often get things that were both cheap and useful.
This feeling was quite peculiar. It was as if He Yunxiao was omnipotent, while they were "specialists" who needed to hide under He Yunxiao's "wings" for shelter from the wind and rain.
For a grandmaster, it's embarrassing to be taken care of by a junior, but it's also very comfortable.
He Yunxiao's tent is almost set up, and the stew in the pot should be ready soon.
Since they only needed to camp out for one night, He Yunxiao only brought enough food for that one night. Of course, the food for the female leads couldn't be just anything; how could beautiful girls maintain their beauty if they didn't have a balanced diet?
Therefore, this stew contains both meat and vegetables, with the staple food being flatbread stuck to the side of the pot. That's right, it's an ancient version of "chicken stew in a clay pot," except that the meat is dried beef instead of chicken.
This kind of modern food, which has been selected throughout history, is a game-changer for the people of Qi. Although the tastes of the people of Qi and modern people may differ, He Yunxiao is not stupid. He will not copy it completely, but will make some improvements.
This wasn't the first time Xiaoxiao had eaten He Yunxiao's cooking, but she still ate until her stomach swelled up. Qingyuzi, on the other hand, ate more than usual, showing less restraint.
After the female protagonists, including He Yunxiao, had finished eating, they stopped being polite and finished off the rest of the food.
After eating and drinking their fill, the three of them went to rest in the tent.
The northwest of Qi is dominated by Gobi desert, and sleeping directly in the open there would be suicidal, so a tent is essential. Since it was on horseback, it was not advisable to carry too much luggage, so He Yunxiao only brought one tent.
In He Yunxiao's view, since they were all family, they would have to be honest with each other sooner or later, so there was no need to bring two extra tents. Besides, it was cool at night, and it would be warmer with more people.
He Yunxiao's idea was good, but the conflict between Qing Yuzi and Chu Xiaoxiao was not so simple.
The two women each occupied one side of the tent, dividing it into two sections. They didn't speak, but the tense atmosphere was palpable.
He Yunxiao was also somewhat helpless in the face of this situation.
The female protagonists are all grandmasters, while he is only a ninth-rank, unable to even lend a hand in mediating the fight.
Strength is still the most important thing!
He Yunxiao vividly remembered the last time he cultivated with Fei Bao. The Soul-Devouring Pill was not only beneficial to Fei Bao's recovery from injuries and breakthrough in power, but Fei Bao's Grandmaster-level cultivation and insights could also greatly help him improve his own cultivation.
It was clearly a win-win situation, and Fei Bao herself was not opposed to it. However, due to some mental constraints, Fei Bao refused to use the Soul-Devouring Pill due to various factors.
He Yunxiao knew that this matter couldn't be rushed; Fei Bao couldn't escape.
Some things can only happen once or countless times.
Mengbao's "detoxification" is like this, and Feibao's "cultivation" will be like this as well.
"Time for bed, time for bed! We have to get up early tomorrow to continue our journey. Let's try to reach Suyab City by tomorrow night so we don't have to sleep in the wilderness," He Yunxiao called out.
"The light's out?"
The two female leads remained seated.
"Xiaoxiao?"
Xiao Xiao pouted and obediently lay down next to He Yunxiao.
"Master, are you resting now?"
Qing Yuzi said indifferently, "I will keep watch for you."
He Yunxiao nodded, "Then I'll keep watch for the rest of the night."
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