Chapter 70 070 "Don't bother looking for the Little Immortal Taoist Priest, he won't see you..."
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That night.
In the north, darkness falls early, and all the lights in the houses have been extinguished. The night breeze is unusually gentle and lingering, as if heaven and earth have fallen into a fragrant dream.
Some people are sound asleep, looking forward to good weather tomorrow; some are practicing martial arts and competing around the campfire, full of youthful vigor and ambition; some are living a life of drunken stupor, oblivious to the passage of time... while others are settling scores for the past few days.
A thunderous, earth-shattering flick to the forehead shattered the deathly silence of the room!
Don't sleep tonight!
Jiang Ling'er and Little Poisonous Buddy stared at each other, their foreheads instantly red and swollen. Little Poisonous Buddy looked utterly astonished; though only a young man barely out of adulthood, his eyes widened in shock, making him appear even more childish. Jiang Ling'er, on the other hand, had eyes that blazed like torches, shining so brightly one dared not look directly at them, yet her fair and beautiful face remained remarkably calm.
She grasped his shoulders, looked directly at him with utmost seriousness, and spoke each word carefully:
"Can you calm down and listen to me now?"
Little Poison: "..."
The little poisonous creature's beautiful, dark eyes reflected her face, which appeared even more lustrous and captivating in the candlelight. Slowly, she nodded.
Jiang Ling'er breathed a sigh of relief almost imperceptibly, and then... gasped.
That fucking hurts...!
She quietly exhaled, enduring the sharp pain in her forehead. Fortunately, the wound was quickly soothed by the surging ghostly flames emanating from the little poisonous creature. She paused, slowly releasing her grip on the little poisonous creature's shoulders, then her brows furrowed:
"Since yesterday... enough already. How long are you going to keep making a scene?"
Ever since Ji Yunshu was mentioned yesterday, the little devil has been acting strangely and started causing trouble. Then it happened with Pei Xuan today, and it'll happen tomorrow…
"If I told you that it's not just Ji Yunshu, not just that stinky rogue Taoist priest, not even that damn little immortal I think about day and night but have only heard of but never seen, I also think about Xiaozao every day, wondering what she's doing today, what she should do tomorrow, whether she slept well or ate well, whether she was bullied again today... wouldn't you be furious?"
Jiang Ling'er was completely unaware of how outrageous her words were, and she would never have realized that her infamous reputation in Jinling for being fickle and opportunistic would make her words extremely credible...
As expected, the moment the words left his mouth, the little poisonous creature's androgynous and strikingly handsome face twisted in anger. A red mist filled the air, and spiderwebs of crimson blood vessels crisscrossed his beautiful eyes. He roared in fury, each word dripping with a heavy, bloody stench:
"Who is Xiaozao?!"
Jiang Ling'er immediately retorted, "So what if she's my sister! Are you going to poison her too?!"
The little poisonous creature paused, stunned: "...What?"
"Not a biological sister... but even better than a biological sister, are you satisfied now?"
Don't think she didn't know that she confronted Pei Xuan today. Even though she seemed to be empty-handed and just bravely confronting Ling Xiao and the others, and it seemed that she was really just asking the Taoist priest for divination, the bamboo flute that was trembling wildly in her hand could not lie.
That's the Gu worm responding to its master's murderous aura, clamoring for blood!
Jiang Ling'er rolled her eyes at him. Seeing that he was still staring at her blankly, his eyes still red and watery, he looked just like a lost child looking at her with pleading eyes... Suddenly, a corner of her heart seemed to collapse, and she felt a sour and bitter taste.
I don't want to tease him anymore.
Jiang Ling'er pursed her lips and stared at him for a while, then suddenly turned and left.
The little poisonous creature paused for a moment, then quickly followed.
Jiang Ling'er hadn't gone far; she simply turned around and took a packaged pastry from the table behind her. As soon as she turned back, she bumped into the little poisoner who was following her.
This time, she was hit in the chest, and she finally realized that this guy was as hard as a rock from head to toe, including his bad temper.
"Why are you following me around like a drowning puppy again..." Jiang Ling'er held a pastry in one hand and covered her forehead with the other. Seeing the little devil looking at her with red and pleading eyes, she swallowed the rest of her words. She stuffed the pastry into his hand, "Eat it."
The little poisonous creature paused for a moment when it saw the pastry in its hand, then suddenly its eyes lit up as if it had thought of something: "This is...you made it?"
Jiang Ling'er was taken aback upon hearing this, then burst out laughing: "How would I know how to make this thing!"
Upon hearing this, the little poisonous creature immediately lost interest, its eyes dimming slightly. It casually took the wrapped pastry and sniffed it:
"What's this? A fried dough stick?"
"Yes, this was made by Wu San himself. I heard it's a specialty of Qing Shi Town. You should try it."
"Who is Wu San!" The little poisoner immediately glared at her, but before Jiang Ling'er could answer, she stopped herself.
Wu San? That name sounds familiar...
"You don't even know the people you've treated? Could it be my lover?"
Jiang Ling'er was so angry she almost laughed. Seeing the little poisoner's blank look followed by a sudden realization, she knew he had finally remembered.
Today, Jiang Ling'er not only met Qin Xiangyu but also the young Wu San. The young man, who was limping, had been sneaking around the inn. Jiang Ling'er thought they had been exposed and that it was either the Demonic Sect, Sun and Moon Fortress, or some unknown enemy lying in wait for them. She never expected that he had come to return the favor and express his gratitude.
She thought back carefully and realized that she did indeed hear the little poisoner mention saving a boy who had been bitten by a poisonous snake...
Hearing the little poisoner boast about it and hearing it from others... are always different.
He not only saved the boy, but also the boy's whole family.
Most importantly, this is likely the first time he has used his killing skills to save someone.
Jiang Ling'er forgot what she felt at the time, but it was probably... a sense of pride.
She couldn't wait to see the little poisoner immediately, but before that, she had to find Pei Xuan to fulfill Qin Xiangyu's request. Unexpectedly, that happened later...
“I was wrong too. I shouldn’t have doubted you this morning, and I shouldn’t have kept things from you…”
The little poisoner was taken aback when he saw Jiang Ling'er staring straight at him, her almond-shaped eyes as fiery and honest as ever.
She told him everything about Pei Xuan, including everything that had happened recently, and about her work at the massage parlor. However, she omitted the reason for repaying the money, only saying that it was to make it easier to find out about the little immortal.
She has always had this flamboyant and passionate personality, never beating around the bush in her words or actions. If someone treats her well, she will repay them tenfold. Similarly, if someone displeases her, she won't ask for anyone's help; a single lash is all it takes.
One lash and the anger dissipates.
However, Uncle He Yong always said that she was too sharp in her words and actions, easily attracting gossip, so it was inevitable that rumors about her would spread throughout the city. He believed that one should follow the middle way in dealing with people, and so on. In this respect, he quite admired her ex-husband, Ji Yunshu. He thought she was impulsive and simple-minded, but had good judgment. Not to mention Ji Yunshu, Zhao Xiao and even Yuan Zao were much better at handling people than she was.
The old镖头 (bodyguard/escort) felt that her personality wasn't entirely without fault. It wasn't entirely due to spoiling her; firstly, the old镖头 always felt that personality was irrelevant. A true man, as long as he acted uprightly and honestly, with a clear conscience before heaven, earth, and himself, didn't care whether his actions were flamboyant or reserved. Jiang Ling'er, at three years old, would eagerly reply, "Not just men, but women too!"
The old镖头 (bodyguard/escort) would laugh for a long time whenever he thought about it:
[Ling'er, don't listen to your fifth uncle. You have a huge advantage that no one else has.]
【What is it? What is it?!】
[They will admit their mistakes.]
Jiang Ling'er's face fell immediately upon hearing this:
[What kind of advantage is that...]
The old镖头 (bodyguard/escort) smiled and patted her head:
You don't understand. This is something many people, even those with the highest martial arts skills, can't learn even after a lifetime of study.
Does this include my father and fifth uncle?
Back then, little Jiang Ling'er thought that the old镖头 (bodyguard) and Fifth Uncle were the most powerful people in the world!
The old镖头 (bodyguard/escort) was stunned for a moment, then laughed even harder:
Yes, yes, yes, even Dad and Fifth Uncle are not as good as you! Haha... Hahahaha...
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"What happened this morning... I didn't mean to hide it from you. I had a feeling... I had a feeling the little fairy would point out an even more dangerous and unpredictable path... You're still so young, there are so many girls in this world worth seeing, worth playing with, worth liking... Don't glare at me yet, let me finish!"
Jiang Ling'er glared at the little poisoner first, then covered his mouth, "I really thought so. Life is long, much longer than you imagine. There are so many interesting people and interesting things waiting for you. There's no need for you to come with me to your death. But now I know I was wrong."
The little poisonous creature was about to retort when it heard this, and its long eyelashes suddenly trembled.
"Of course, my thoughts haven't changed... I was wrong." Jiang Ling'er suddenly scratched her head, then scratched her cheek somewhat embarrassedly. She looked around but wouldn't look at the little poisoner. Finally, she hesitantly took the little poisoner's hand. The little poisoner's hand was slightly cool, but the ghostly fire on its body was scorching hot. Holding it made her shiver, and she gripped it even tighter. "I made you so insecure. I shouldn't have made the decision for you. And I... will never doubt you again."
Finally, she shook the hand she was holding and said, "I was wrong, please forgive me."
After saying that, seemingly afraid that the little poisonous creature wouldn't believe him, he quickly added:
“I admit that I do think of Ji Yunshu from time to time, but not because I still have feelings for him! It's because... because I know him. He's just one of the people I know, and he's the most special one, but that's all. Ji Yunshu is a thing of the past with the former... ‘Jiang Ling'er.’ I am a completely new person now. You don't know... how important you are to me.”
The little poisonous creature stared blankly at the almond-shaped eyes that were looking at him.
He watched as Jiang Ling'er took his hand and pressed it against her cheek.
I gazed into his almond-shaped eyes, which were intense, clear, and cautious. The bright light reflected on his stunned face.
"You gave me a second life."
"I used to have everything, but now... I only have you."
"In the future... there will only be you."
"Of course... I don't want you to come with me to my death. I also want you to think carefully about your future... I don't want you to do anything you'll regret..." Jiang Ling'er became confused as she spoke, and could only look to the little poisoner for help, "Have I made myself clear?"
The little poisoner's face flushed red without him noticing. He stared blankly at Jiang Ling'er, who was holding his hands, for a long time before finally saying:
"I don't regret it," she added at the end. "Is today okay?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ling'er paused for a moment before remembering that this was a rule the two of them had set beforehand.
It's all this guy's fault for being so unrestrained, to the point that it's seriously affecting Jiang Ling'er's training and rest. Therefore, a rule has been set that each session must be spaced five days apart.
Today isn't quite right; there are still three full days until the next one.
However, the little poisoner did not give her a chance to refuse. In the instant she was enveloped by the strong fragrance of trumpet creeper, Jiang Ling'er suddenly became concerned about the Gu worms on his body. In fact, she had wanted to ask for a long time. He had not had any flare-ups for a long time, and she did not know if he had recovered.
The little poisonous creature said, "Don't worry about that."
With one hand around her waist, Jiang Ling'er was fortunate to be a martial artist, as her waist was almost bent vertically. The little poisonous creature buried its head and took a bite on her collarbone with a mixture of love and hate. After taking the bite, it couldn't bear to let go, grinding the thin skin and flesh on her collarbone between its teeth, as if it were comforting her.
Just like a dog.
No, it's a wolf cub.
That was a really vicious bite!
Jiang Ling'er frowned and pushed away the head that was buried in her neck:
"No, you have to promise me one thing first!"
Unable to push him away, she could only dodge his bites from side to side, but missed several times. The little venomous creature buried his face in her neck and took a deep breath, then gritted his teeth and looked up, his dark eyes locking onto her, panting, "What is it?!"
"Let's not lie to each other anymore, okay?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the little poisoner's long eyelashes trembled like a butterfly's wings. He was silent for a moment, then turned his head and gave a very soft "hmm".
Jiang Ling'er was not very satisfied. She forcefully cupped his face with both hands and turned him to look into her eyes.
Then he extended a pinky finger: "Pinky promise!"
The little poisonous creature stared at the little finger covered in calluses for a long, long time. Finally, under Jiang Ling'er's unwavering gaze, it extended its little finger and made a brief, fleeting touch with Jiang Ling'er.
"Hello……!"
Amid Jiang Ling'er's complaints, he silenced her with his lips. As his waist was pressed against the table, the fragrance of trumpet creeper enveloped him, making him feel as if he were immersed in the fragrance of trumpet creeper, floating in the wave of floral heat.
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The next day.
After finally managing to appease the little poisoner, Jiang Ling'er rushed over to find Pei Xuan early the next morning.
However, the usually jovial and roguish Taoist priest was now indifferent and aloof, as if he didn't recognize her at all.
He continued adjusting the reins on Chunhua without even glancing at her.
"Don't bother looking for the little immortal Taoist priest, he won't see you."
Jiang Ling'er was stunned: "Why?"
Then I remembered everything that happened yesterday. Oh no! That little devil calls me his wife, he definitely won't believe my story...
Seeing Pei Xuan about to leave with Chunhua, Jiang Ling'er quickly blocked his way, spreading her arms to stop him from leaving:
"Let me explain, it's not what you see..."
Pei Xuan interrupted her calmly, his tone indifferent and unreadable: "No need to explain, I won't take you up the mountain."
He then grabbed Chunhua's reins and went around her.
Jiang Ling'er froze on the spot upon hearing this. Watching Pei Xuan lead Chunhua further and further away, her hands clenched tightly, her chest heaving, she finally couldn't hold back any longer. Gritting her teeth, she glared at him and shouted:
"Charlatan! Liar! You've gone back on your word and are untrustworthy!"
The young Taoist priest, leading the donkey, paused, then laughed in exasperation.
Pei Xuan turned around, looking at her directly for the first time today. His phoenix eyes were shallow, filled with sarcasm:
"I'm a liar? I'll tell you who the real liar is. Why don't you ask your young master what good deeds he's been up to?"
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Author's Note: I've returned to Hangzhou and just finished resting today. Starting tomorrow, I'll be updating every night at 9 PM! See you all tomorrow! Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants between 2024-03-13 21:56:32 and 2024-03-16 14:34:07!
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