BTTH: Transmigrated with the Devouring Ancestral Symbol

Chapter 113: Zi Yan's Little Scheme

Hearing Zi Yan's words, Lu Bu couldn't help but chuckle.

He remembered from the original story that Zi Yan had once mentioned the location of the "Earth Core Tempering Milk" to Han Yue, which eventually led to Han Yue teaming up with Lin Xiuya, Yan Hao, and others to hunt down the Snow Demon Sky Ape. Unfortunately, in the end, the treasure was taken by the scheming Xiao Yan, and all their efforts went to waste.

Now, it seemed this little troublemaker, Zi Yan, had just returned from visiting the Snow Demon Sky Ape.

But what exactly did she mean by "something tasty" on me?

"Zi... Zi Yan, senior sister..." Han Yue managed an awkward smile, greeted her politely, and unconsciously displayed a trace of fear.

She vividly remembered the last Strong Ranking Tournament, where she had witnessed Zi Yan single handedly kick all the contestants off the stage, including herself. That scene… really left her at a loss for words.

"Oh, this doesn't concern you. You can leave now." Zi Yan waved dismissively at her before shifting her attention to Lu Bu, her sharp sense of smell leading her to believe he was carrying something irresistible.

"Cough... Senior Sister Zi Yan, this junior just transferred from the outer courtyard." Han Yue didn't dare to leave, worrying that something drastic might happen if she wasn't there.

"Oh... a newbie!" Zi Yan suddenly seemed to understand. She mimicked an elder's wise demeanor, rubbing her chin in thought. However, her adorable actions only made her appear even more harmless than threatening.

"A newbie, huh? I can tell you've got something really tasty on you." Zi Yan tilted her messy little head, extending her pale, delicate hand as though to pat Lu Bu on the shoulder.

But as she stretched, she realized she only reached his waist. If she patted him, it wouldn't be his shoulder she'd be tapping.

Zi Yan blinked her big, jet black eyes in frustration, then grabbed Lu Bu and tugged him down into a crouch.

Satisfied now that they were on the same level, she patted him on the shoulder. "How about this? Give me the tasty thing you've got, and from now on, I'll protect you in the inner courtyard."

"If anyone dares to bully you, just tell them my name. I'll make sure they regret it. How does that sound?"

In the inner courtyard, fighting and dueling were allowed, but bullying and outright robbery weren't. It was a strict rule any violations could result in expulsion from the academy, not to mention further punishments.

Put simply, personal disputes could escalate into physical altercations, but property theft was forbidden unless both parties had agreed to a wager or gamble beforehand.

Though Zi Yan was a bit brash and headstrong, she did adhere to these inner courtyard rules.

"You say I have something tasty? What exactly is it?" Lu Bu asked with interest. To mess with her, he intentionally pulled out a bottle of honey from his storage ring. "Is it this?"

"No! I don't eat honey! That's bear food!" Zi Yan huffed, pouting as she rejected the suggestion.

"Then what is it you're talking about?" Lu Bu pressed, genuinely curious about what on him had caught her attention.

"Let me smell again." Zi Yan's small, upturned nose twitched as she leaned in close, sniffing left and right around him with great focus. Her delicate, doll like face was etched with pure determination.

Han Yue stood aside, speechless. This doesn't feel right. Wasn't I here first? How did I end up as a bystander in this scene?

"Aha! I figured it out it's a pill!" Zi Yan exclaimed excitedly. Her messy hair bounced as she nodded enthusiastically, a single strand of hair sticking straight up like an antenna.

"A pill..." Lu Bu stroked his chin thoughtfully. Although he was an alchemist, he didn't carry many finished pills on him. Most of what he had were potions or pills for restoring energy or soul power.

But what kind of pill could interest Zi Yan so much?

After a moment's thought, he pulled out a jade bottle containing a cyan pill. It was a Mixed Essence Bone Forging Pill, one he had refined back in the imperial capital. He had made two at the time one he gave to the Nether Sea Serpent Beast, and the other he had kept for himself as a high grade healing item.

"Is it this?"

"Yes, yes, that's it!" Zi Yan's rosy lips parted, her bright eyes sparkling with excitement as she stared at the bottle. She looked so eager it was as if drool would start dripping any second.

"This is a sixth tier pill," Lu Bu said, shaking the jade bottle slightly with a smile. "Kid, if you want this, what are you going to trade for it?"

"Uh..." Zi Yan hesitated. A sixth tier pill was very precious, and she had nothing equally valuable to offer in return. Any rare medicinal ingredients she had either been eaten or hidden away in the mountains.

Wait… the mountains!

Zi Yan's gemstone like eyes lit up as a sly expression crossed her face. With a mischievous grin, she said, "I know where a treasure is hidden. How about I take you there in exchange for this pill?"

"As payment, you give me that pill. Deal? Hehe..." Zi Yan rubbed her pale, delicate hands together in anticipation.

She had already formulated a plan. She would tell this guy about the treasure guarded by that big snow ape. When he went there, he'd surely be no match for it. He'd have no choice but to beg her for help, and then... she could claim both the treasure and the pill!

Zi Yan's lips curled up as her thoughts drifted. Hehe... I'm a genius!

I'll only help with the fight. Whether he wins or not has nothing to do with me!

Her gem like eyes sparkled as a series of sneaky ideas swirled in her mind.

Lu Bu rolled his eyes. This little troublemaker couldn't hide her intentions at all. While he didn't know exactly what she was scheming, her expression alone screamed that this "deal" was loaded with pitfalls.

But it didn't matter. Lu Bu was genuinely interested in the Earth Core Tempering Milk, and he also happened to have a new "toy" he wanted to test out.

"Alright, I'll agree," Lu Bu said, grinning as he handed the jade bottle over. "This pill is yours, and you'll lead me to the treasure."

Zi Yan's jet black eyes sparkled with delight as she eagerly took the bottle. She quickly opened it and swallowed the pill in one gulp, patting her belly in satisfaction.

"You're alright. From now on, I'll take care of you." Zi Yan grinned, patting Lu Bu on the shoulder approvingly. "Come on, I'll take you to the place."

With that, a pair of light purple Dou Qi wings sprouted from her small back. Grabbing Lu Bu's shoulder with her tiny hand, she took off into the air.

"Wait...!" Han Yue was left dumbfounded. I... I can't even fly!

"Senior Sister Han Yue, my apologies. I'll find you again after I finish this with Zi Yan," Lu Bu called out as he was whisked away. With a shake of his shoulders, he also activated a pair of Dou Qi wings, flying alongside Zi Yan.

"Dou... Dou Qi wings?" Han Yue's delicate lips parted in shock. After a moment, she calmed down, realizing it must have been a rare flying Dou Technique.

"Sigh... What is happening here? I was here first…" Han Yue muttered, massaging her temples in frustration. But it's Zi Yan, so what can I even do?

"Forget it… I'll just go back and check on White Clan," Han Yue grumbled, venting her frustration as she walked off. She figured she might as well blow off some steam by dealing with Bai Cheng.

…

Meanwhile, Zi Yan brought Lu Bu to a mountain valley.

The valley lay outside the forest, with a narrow opening like the neck of a gourd that opened into a spacious interior. The lush greenery within was surrounded by smooth cliffs, clearly indicating that an intelligent creature resided there.

"Hey, hey, Lu Bu, the treasure is inside there. But there's a guardian in the way," Zi Yan said smugly, placing her tiny hands on her hips.

"Our deal didn't include me helping you fight it, though. If you want me to step in, you'll have to pay extra. Hahaha!"

Her laughter grew louder as she finished speaking, unable to contain her amusement.

Lu Bu's face twitched. This little rascal was truly a handful.

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