Chapter 15: Stop Messing with Me |
In the woman in red’s impression, most cultivators of this age were all talk and no skill.
Who would bother learning how to cook?
As her gaze returned to the pot of meat soup before her, the rich aroma wafted through the air, carrying an almost magical allure that instantly awakened her dormant taste buds.
Looking closer, she saw that the broth had a tempting reddish-brown hue, with a thin layer of shimmering oil floating on the surface.
The chunks of meat inside were evenly cut, their fibers clearly visible. After long hours of simmering, they had become tender and juicy, practically melting in the mouth. The accompanying vegetables had also been cooked to perfection.
They retained their texture and nutrients while fully absorbing the savory flavors of the broth.
And to think, this was a dish made under such primitive conditions.
No advanced kitchen tools, no variety of seasonings—yet, with nothing but the chef’s exquisite skills and precise grasp of ingredients, he had managed to turn an ordinary pot of meat soup into something so mouthwatering.
The woman in red nodded. "...It’s delicious."
"You should have some too." The woman in red seemed to think it wouldn’t be right for her to eat alone.
"It’s fine, you go ahead."
"I said eat."
Li Xuanxiao blinked and looked at the pot of soup.
"What?"
"Nothing."
Good thing I was prepared and took an antidote in advance.
Li Xuanxiao picked up some meat and started eating.
"By the way, your name?" the woman in red asked.
"Murong Mo," Li Xuanxiao answered without hesitation.
The woman in red nodded, then after a moment of silence, asked,
"Aren't you going to ask for my name?"
"Mm, my master taught me not to ask questions I shouldn't when traveling outside."
"Your master... is he that old guy surnamed Huang?"
"He’s my martial granduncle," Li Xuanxiao replied honestly.
The woman in red glanced at the sword case on his back. "He gave you the sword case. Looks like he values you highly."
"I'm just keeping it safe for my First Senior Brother," Li Xuanxiao said modestly.
He was afraid that in the next second, she would say,
"This boy has the potential to inherit the sect—he must not be allowed to live!!"
"Why... do I suddenly feel so hot..."
The woman in red suddenly muttered.
Li Xuanxiao: (O_o)??
Is that your line?! What kind of scenario is this turning into?!
In an instant, a flush as vivid as the evening glow spread across the woman’s fair, delicate face at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if enchanted by some spell.
The blush was like a red plum blooming atop a snowy peak—vibrant, dazzling, and impossibly alluring.
Starting from the roots of her ears, it quickly crept over her entire face, making her already stunning features even more enticing, with a hint of shyness and charm.
"You... what’s going on?"
"Is it because the meat is too rich in blood essence?" Li Xuanxiao asked tentatively.
The woman shook her head.
"What... what seasoning did you use?"
Only then did Li Xuanxiao recall—when he had been spiking the food earlier, he must have accidentally added an aphrodisiac.
Unbelievable. I poisoned you with so many lethal toxins, and you were completely fine. But one aphrodisiac, and it works immediately?!
Without hesitation, Li Xuanxiao stuffed an antidote into her mouth.
The woman’s gaze was already turning hazy.
However, once the antidote entered her system,
A few moments later, the heat subsided.
Li Xuanxiao let out a sigh of relief.
My Pure Yang Body was almost compromised.
And so, two whole days passed.
For Li Xuanxiao, these two days felt unbearably long.
He kept simulating different ways to kill this woman in his mind, but every outcome ended in failure.
In the woman in red’s eyes, however, Li Xuanxiao had simply taken care of her attentively for two days.
This was something she had never experienced before.
Perhaps because of her injuries, she had let go of her previous aloofness and pride.
Meanwhile, Li Xuanxiao remained highly concerned about her wounds, even changing her gauze once during this time.
"Parasites! Tetanus! There’s no way she can keep going..."
Thanks to his dedicated efforts, the woman’s wounds healed even faster.
Li Xuanxiao had to fight the urge to slap himself.
Completely counterproductive!!
Over the past few days, whenever he left, he deliberately left traces behind.
Since the woman in red had been wounded, that meant whoever had injured her was likely still nearby in the Southern Border.
Li Xuanxiao hoped to lure them out and finish them off as soon as possible.
Heaven helps those who work hard.
That day, as usual, Li Xuanxiao went out under the pretense of gathering spiritual fruits while searching for an opportunity.
That was when his gaze was drawn to a figure within a waterfall.
A woman clad in black slowly lifted her head.
She coughed up blood and murmured to herself,
"Dammit, I can't believe I’ve been trapped by that bastard for this long."
The black-clad woman’s eyes met Li Xuanxiao’s from a short distance away.
The sinister energy emanating from her body was no weaker than that of the woman in red.
Li Xuanxiao: .........
Dear heavens, can you stop messing with me?!
Without hesitation, Li Xuanxiao turned and ran.
The next second, as expected,
He was yanked back by the black-clad woman.
A rope infused with spiritual power bound him tightly.
Then, the black-clad woman dragged him to a secluded cave.
"Mount Shushan disciple?"
She took off her outer robe, her back facing him.
"Can you treat wounds? Take care of my injuries, or I’ll kill you!"
Li Xuanxiao couldn’t help but feel that this situation seemed a little familiar.
Hadn't this already happened before?
He took out his small medicine bottles from his storage ring.
Once again, it was a combination of Five Poisons Powder and Piercing Heart Ointment...
And once again, it was completely useless.
Li Xuanxiao felt utterly helpless at this point.
Compared to the woman in red, the woman in black had a much worse temper.
Her favorite phrases were:
"Don't try anything funny, or I'll kill you!"
"Don't let your eyes wander, or I'll kill you!"
"I'll kill you! I'll kill you!"
"What are you looking at? I'll kill you!"
"........."
Could this woman in black be in cahoots with the woman in red?
Li Xuanxiao secretly pondered the possibility.
So, once again, he used the excuse of going out to collect dew.
Li Xuanxiao made his way back to the previous cave.
The woman in red raised an eyebrow when she saw him return.
"I thought you had run away. Where have you been for so long?"
"Heh, nothing much, just that the dew nearby ran out, so I went farther to gather some."
Li Xuanxiao made up some nonsense first, then subtly pried for information, asking if she had any companions nearby and who had injured her.
The woman in red shook her head and said in a deep voice, "For someone like you, the less you know, the safer you’ll be."
Seeing that he couldn’t get anything out of her, Li Xuanxiao had no choice but to give up.
So, he found another excuse to leave again.
And then, he headed back to the woman in black’s cave.
As he walked, Li Xuanxiao suddenly had a realization.
Why do I feel like some scumbag caught between his mistress and his side lover?!
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