Chapter 45: Why bother looking when it's free?
At the Mountain and River Inn, Murong Hanchan finished bathing and changed into a bright green cross-collar ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress). A light blue belt accentuated her slender waist, making her look incredibly beautiful. A dark blue waist rope hung down her back, and her long, black hair flowed in the wind. She had a perfect figure, radiant and exuding an ethereal aura.
Murong Hanchan arrived at Xie Yunfeng's room and saw Chunxiang feeding Xie Yunfeng medicine, with Yin Xiaosheng and Qiuxia beside her.
Yin Xiaosheng: "Junior Sister, are you alright? Is anything bothering you?"
Murong Hanchan said frankly, "I'm fine, I just ate, and I don't feel unwell anywhere!"
Xie Yunfeng: "Junior Sister, how did you obtain this Sulfur Flame Ganoderma?"
Murong Hanchan glanced at it and said, "How else could we have gotten it? It wasn't bought."
Yin Xiaosheng laughed and said, "Senior brother, you should be glad that your junior sister gave you all such good stuff."
Xie Yunfeng smiled and said, "I know, Junior Sister must have planned to leave it to Master. It's all my fault for being so useless and getting injured."
Murong Hanchan said softly, "Senior Brother, don't think so much. Just focus on healing. Once the cold poison in your body is completely eliminated, you won't suffer from it anymore when you use cold energy."
Xie Yunfeng: "Junior Sister, really? How did you know?"
Murong Hanchan: "The cold poison in our bodies is all caused by the accumulation of cold ice true qi through cultivation. Once the cold ice true qi is cultivated and the cold poison is cured, it will not recur unless the internal energy is damaged again."
Yin Xiaosheng: "That's great! It's just a pity that this Sulfur Flame Ganoderma is extremely rare. How easy is it to obtain it!"
Qiu Xia: "Is the cold poison you're talking about fatal?"
Yin Xiaosheng said calmly, "When the cold poison attacks the heart, death is not far away. But if the cold energy is not forcibly activated, the cold poison can still be suppressed. However, when it takes effect, the body is really uncomfortable, so I have only used this extreme move once."
Qiu Xia: "I see. Brother Ma is a businessman with a wide network of connections. I will ask him to help me find the sulfur-flame Ganoderma."
Yin Xiaosheng: "Then Yin Xiaosheng thanks Miss Qiuxia!"
Qiu Xia: "It's alright, we're all friends! No need to be so polite!"
Xie Yunfeng: "I'm much better now. Let's set off tomorrow, otherwise it will put the Second Young Master and Young Master Ma in a difficult position."
Murong Hanchan said softly, "Alright then, you get some rest, we'll set off tomorrow."
At the Wuwuwei Restaurant, Xiaoyao Lang urged Yu Linglong to eat. An hour later, only half a chicken remained on the plate. Xiaoyao Lang wrapped it in vegetable leaves and prepared to take it back to the inn.
Yu Linglong was already a little drunk, her face as rosy as the morning sun, her expression shy, but she was still conscious. After getting up, she took Xiaoyao Lang's clothes with her.
When the two came out of the restaurant, Xiaoyao Lang was a little worried about Yu Linglong, so the two rode together on one horse, with Xiao Hei following behind.
Yu Linglong: "Why don't you ride your own horse?"
Xiaoyao Lang: "I was just worried you'd fall, but I never expected you to be such a drinker. We finished the whole jar of wine together!"
Yu Linglong: "I really enjoy drinking, but when I drink alone, the alcohol tastes bitter."
Xiaoyao Lang: "I know, I feel really bad when I drink alone."
Yu Linglong: "Why are you feeling sad?"
Xiaoyao Lang: "Because of Murong Hanchan, because of her, I learned to drink, and I learned that wine has two flavors, one bitter and one sweet and sour!"
Yu Linglong said calmly, "Murong Hanchan, a nice girl. You like her very much?"
Xiaoyao Lang asked in surprise, "What? You know her?"
Yu Linglong: "I know her. She's very intelligent, beautiful, and skilled in martial arts."
Xiaoyao Lang: "Right! She is indeed perfect, but compared to her, apart from not having martial arts skills, you are also very good."
Yu Linglong: "Really? She's still a young girl, while I'm already past marriageable age."
Xiaoyao Lang laughed and said, "This is the difference between you. Chan'er is lively and cheerful, while you are quiet and elegant. Chan'er is mischievous and cute, while you are dignified and mature. Each of you has your own personality."
Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the Sihe Inn. Xiaoyao Lang dismounted and hurriedly helped Yu Linglong up, but Yu Linglong ignored him and easily got off the horse.
Shop assistant: "Oh! You two are back again?"
Xiaoyao Lang said helplessly, "Yes, your shop is too good. We don't look at other inns. Quickly prepare two superior rooms."
The waiter was taken aback and quickly said, "Sir, I'm sorry, a few more people came after you left, and now there's only one superior room left."
Xiaoyao Lang: "Are there any other rooms available?"
The shop assistant shook his head: "No, you'd better try asking at another shop!"
Xiaoyao Lang, feeling a bit annoyed, said softly to Yu Linglong, "Let's go and find another good inn."
Yu Linglong shook her head and said, "No need, one room is fine, it'll save money."
Xiaoyao Lang was stunned and said, "How can we stay in one room? We're not short of money right now."
Yu Linglong ignored him and went into the inn alone, saying to the innkeeper, "Please lead me to my room."
Xiaoyao Lang had no choice but to hand over twelve copper coins to the shop assistant.
The shop assistant took the money and said with a smile, "Alright, this way please!"
Xiaoyao Lang was speechless. He led his horse to the stable in the backyard and leisurely went upstairs.
Yu Linglong said to the shop assistant, "Please prepare some hot water for me, I want to take a bath."
Shop assistant: "Yes, sir, I'll have someone bring the water up right away."
Xiaoyao Lang walked into the room and muttered to himself, "These superior rooms are really something else. They're as big as three ordinary rooms, and the beds are even separated!"
In no time, the three errand runners had filled the water containers.
Yu Linglong then went into the bedroom to prepare for a bath.
Xiaoyao Lang said loudly, "You can take a bath now, then I'll go out."
Yu Linglong said softly, "No need."
Xiaoyao Lang sat down at the table, took out the jade hairpin and jewelry, and examined them. Just then, he heard the sound of water coming from the back room. Remembering Yu Linglong's graceful figure, he couldn't help but act impulsively and quietly went to the back room.
Hearing footsteps, Yu Linglong used her inner strength to sense Xiaoyao Lang. She stopped behind the wall, her heart pounding. She muttered to herself, "Isn't it too lewd to peek at someone like this?... How could I! Men have always loved beautiful women! She's so pretty, I should look!... No, no matter how charming she is, I have to control myself. Peeping is too shameless... Are you stupid? It's pointless to look, just think about her graceful figure, her snow-white skin... *slap* What am I thinking? It's pointless to look, I'm a gentleman after all." After a fierce internal struggle, Xiaoyao Lang finally gave up the idea of peeping and returned to his seat at the table.
Upon hearing Xiaoyao Lang slap himself, Yu Linglong couldn't help but smile. She then channeled her inner energy, causing the bathwater in the wooden tub to swirl rapidly. After a moment, a thick fog enveloped her. A few moments later, Yu Linglong emerged dressed in white, with a silk sash around her waist and long sleeves fluttering gracefully.
Xiaoyao Lang looked at Yu Linglong, whose hair was loose and whose figure was graceful and elegant. She was wearing a white cross-collar ruqun and stood with an ethereal air.
Yu Linglong coldly replied, "Am I that pretty?"
Xiaoyao Lang turned his head awkwardly and said softly, "Of course, she is as beautiful as a peach blossom and as delicate as a celestial being."
Yu Linglong said calmly, "Have you ever seen a celestial being?"
Xiaoyao Lang: "I suppose it's nothing special!"
Yu Linglong: "You can go inside and go to sleep now."
Xiaoyao Lang: "You go to sleep, I'll sleep outside."
Yu Linglong: "I'm not used to sleeping lying down."
Xiaoyao Lang: "...Alright then, I won't stand on ceremony!"
Xiaoyao Lang entered the inner room and lay down on the bed, while Yu Linglong sat outside with her eyes closed, seemingly asleep but not awake.
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