Chapter 37 - Plump Knee Pillow
The next morning.
Luo Xian’er’s eyelashes trembled slightly as she woke up from her slumber.
Feeling a bit groggy, she propped up her delicate body, her long hair cascading down smoothly, with two strands of hair sticking up near her ears, giving her a somewhat fuzzy and adorable appearance.
“Is it daylight already?” Luo Xian’er glanced around and saw several pieces of clothing piled beside her, including the robe and embroidered shoes she had taken off yesterday.
The young lady suddenly became alert and called out from the cave, “Young Master, are you still here?”
“I’m here.”
Through the gaps in the grass pile, a figure could vaguely be seen approaching from not too far away. “You’re awake?”
Luo Xian’er responded softly, and the tension she had just felt eased away.
But when she looked down and saw her exposed appearance, her cheeks flushed red. “Wait a moment, Young Master. Let me change into my clothes first.”
“Sure, I’ll be outside.”
Yang Shifei’s laughter came from outside. “I just caught two fish. They’re roasting now. Come out and taste how they are.”
Luo Xian’er touched her still-warm cheeks, shook her head to clear her mind, and silently started dressing in her silk garments.
…
After a while.
By the fire pit, Yang Shifei was turning the skewered fish.
There were no seasonings available in the wilderness, so whether the fish would taste good or not depended mainly on how well they were cooked.
During his time in the village, although he mostly worked in the fields, he had also tried fishing in the river twice and had a barbecue with Aunty Niu’s family once, so he wasn’t completely unfamiliar with it.
“So Young Master also has this skill?”
A clear and melodious voice came from behind him, causing a slight tremor in his heart.
Yang Shifei turned around.
In the morning light filtering through the trees, the woman before him seemed like a fairy descending to earth, her beautiful face glowing, her lips slightly pursed, and a hint of charm in her eyes as they flickered.
“Young Master?” Luo Xian’er reached out and waved her hand in front of him. “What’s wrong?”
Yang Shifei came to his senses and praised, “The first time seeing you wake up, you look quite lovely.”
Luo Xian’er felt her cheeks heating up, remembering what happened last night.
The young lady sighed lightly, hesitating to speak, before sitting down beside him, her long skirt trailing behind her.
“Thank you for the compliment, Young Master.”
“How did you sleep?”
“Very well.” Luo Xian’er subconsciously replied, but then furrowed her brows and looked at him. “Did you get enough rest?”
The young lady’s eyes filled with concern, evidently remembering that he had also been injured.
Yang Shifei smiled. “With the cold energy you gave me, my injuries have improved a lot. But there are many hungry beasts in the wilderness. I practiced martial arts outside the cave all night and just went to wash up by the stream.”
As he spoke, he handed over the slightly charred fish. “Want to taste?”
However, Luo Xian’er did not accept it. She stared at him with a deep gaze, making Yang Shifei feel a bit uncomfortable.
“Um, is there something strange about me?” He subconsciously looked down at himself.
Although he had given his outer robe to the young lady as a blanket, he was still wearing his inner clothes and pants, so everything seemed intact.
“Young Master, you also need to take care of yourself.” A hint of darkness flashed in Luo Xian’er’s eyes. She suddenly grabbed Yang Shifei’s sleeve and pulled him forcefully.
Damn!
Yang Shifei was startled. What strength she had! He didn’t react in time, and his head was already resting between the beauty’s knees.
“Last night, Young Master took care of me attentively, and I am very grateful.” Luo Xian’er lowered her head, her eyes showing a complicated expression. “After working hard all night, it’s time for you to rest properly. Let me keep watch for you.”
Smelling the intoxicating fragrance emanating from her, Yang Shifei’s expression stiffened slightly. He hesitated for a moment before raising the skewered fish in his hand. “But what about this?”
“I’ll feed you.”
“Um, and other things?”
“Let’s talk about them when you wake up. It’s not urgent. As for matters in the city, I’ve already made arrangements.”
A hint of helplessness flashed in Luo Xian’er’s eyes as she took the skewer, picked off some tender fish meat with her nails, blew on it to cool it down, and then offered it to Yang Shifei’s lips. “Young Master, open your mouth.”
Yang Shifei’s mouth watered, and he couldn’t help but open his mouth to taste the fish.
For a moment, he couldn’t tell whether the flavor in his mouth was the delicious taste of fish or the soft sweetness of the girl’s fingertips.
Luo Xian’er also took a small bite herself and nodded slightly in approval.
“The fish roasted by you tastes good.” Seeing Yang Shifei’s distracted expression, the girl’s smile softened even more. “Young master, why are you so nervous? I won’t eat you.”
“Who’s nervous.”
Yang Shifei decided to turn around shamelessly, facing upwards, his line of sight now covered by two towering peaks.
“…”
Luo Xian’er’s body tensed slightly.
Despite experiencing many ups and downs, she had never been in such a situation before.
Even though their skin hadn’t touched, his burning gaze felt tangible, making her cheeks blush and her body feel tingly in just a moment.
Yang Shifei’s eyes widened even more.
Forgot about it. The young lady’s undergarments were hanging nearby to dry, and they were still damp.
“Young Master, please, don’t look here.”
Luo Xian’er quickly raised her hand to cover herself, her voice trembling.
Yang Shifei chuckled stiffly, “Miss Luo, don’t be nervous. I won’t eat you either.”
Luo Xian’er felt a bit embarrassed by this deliberate teasing.
She pretended not to pay attention and continued to pick out some fish meat and offered it to him.
After Yang Sifei took a bite, he turned over again and positioned his face directly in front of the girl’s flat abdomen.
Luo Xian’er: “..”
The young lady’s face grew even redder, her cherry lips stammering.
She couldn’t help but notice that this person was a bit mischievous, a bit lewd.
But seeing the bruises on his body that hadn’t healed yet, and thinking about how he endured a sleepless night in pain, she fell silent for a moment, her heart softening.
“Young Master.”
“Um, shall we stop this?” Yang Shifei’s expression was also a bit embarrassed.
Continuing to ‘tease’ each other like this might not end well.
“Okay, let’s stop.” Luo Xian’er’s lips curved slightly. “Eat something to fill your stomach, Young Master, and rest assured, close your eyes and have a good sleep.”
“Thank you.” Yang Shifei still had some emotional intelligence and didn’t refuse.
Enjoying the plump and soft knee pillow provided by the beauty, eating the fresh fish meat mouthful by mouthful, surrounded by a faint fragrance, he gradually felt a bit sleepy, relaxing his tense mind and drifting off to sleep.
“..”
Luo Xian’er gently stroked Yang Shifei’s hair, her expression complicated.
Even though she had been frivolously teased, a warm feeling emerged in her heart, and she couldn’t bring herself to be angry.
“Although he’s a bit infatuated with beauty, but…”
Luo Xian’er’s mind gradually calmed down, and she smiled lightly with her eyes closed.
Warm morning light scattered through the surroundings, enveloping the two like a holy glow, serene as a painting.
…
A few hundred yards away, in the spacious woodland.
Several constables with masks arrived at the scene, carefully inspecting their surroundings.
“We found it!”
As the words fell, Tie Hanyang quickly maneuvered his way over and appeared beside several tragically dead bodies.
Several constables saw this gruesome scene and couldn’t help but change their expressions. “Who are these people, and how did they die like this?”
“If our guess is correct, they are five grandmaster figures from the Qi Empire. Counting the seventeen Yuan Gathering and Intent Formation warriors we collected last night, Qi Empire has truly suffered a heavy blow this time.”
Tie Hanyang’s words shook the constables.
Grandmaster figures were revered and respected in the martial world, yet now they lay tragically exposed in the wilderness.
“Who could have killed the grandmasters?!”
“Whoever has this ability should be Miss Luo.” Tie Hanyang’s expression remained calm. “A single sword strike, an instant death.”
The constables held their breath.
Although they knew Miss Luo’s status in the Luo Family was extremely high, they didn’t know she possessed such mysterious cultivation.
To be able to kill grandmasters with a single sword strike, wouldn’t that mean she was comparable to the peak martial artists of the present day?
But amidst their shock, they also remembered that this stunning swordswoman had already given her heart to someone.
The younger constables were momentarily stunned, then gritted their teeth.
That Yang Shifei was truly enviable. He was just a bit stronger in martial arts talent, and a bit more handsome in the face.
Recalling the sweet scenes between the couple in the yamen, they almost ground their teeth to bits.
“First, collect all the bodies and transport them back to the city. Don’t touch them with your hands.”
“Yes, sir!”
“Chief, there’s another body here!” Someone shouted from nearby, and everyone crowded around.
After seeing the face of the corpse, the constables’ faces turned grim. “It’s Xiang Tianlin.”
“It seems like there are no sword wounds on this person?”
“Could it be that he didn’t die at the hands of Miss Luo?”
“Yes.” Chief Constable Tie glanced at the body and nodded slightly. “The injuries seem to be mostly from punches and kicks, extremely powerful, enough to break through Xiang Tianlin’s internal energy protection. It seems to be the work of Young Master Yang. I didn’t expect his skills to progress so rapidly.”
“..”
The constables looked at each other and reluctantly dismissed their doubts.
Well, just as well. Young Master Yang and Miss Luo are truly a match made in heaven.
“Clean up quickly.” Chief Constable Tie turned to look into the distance, his voice heavy. “The troops from Thousand Blade Forge have arrived in the East city ahead of time, along with the troops from various princes. Even experts from the Cloud Ascension Sect are here. We need to go and meet them quickly.”
The events in the East City were just beginning.