Chapter 158
Chapter 158: Shouldn’t This Situation Belong to Chu Zhi Rou?
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Shi Zi Chu and Meng Xi Yu finally left the manor. The air still carried traces of the lingering heat.
With a white veil covering her face, Shi Zi Chu held Xue Gu in one arm and a folding fan in the other. “Luckily, we’re heading out at this hour. A’Yu, how about we stop by and buy the supplies we’ll need for our training?”
Meng Xi Yu gave a slight nod.
Before they went shopping, Shi Zi Chu took Meng Xi Yu to have dinner.
In a private dining room.
Shi Zi Chu ate while Meng Xi Yu, who practiced fasting, spoke about the Blue Rain Marsh.
“A relic has appeared in the inner zone of the marsh. It’s rumored to house a rare healing-type magic artifact, at least of heaven rank,” Meng Xi Yu explained.
Shi Zi Chu thought of Chu Zhi Rou’s azure luan inheritance. The azure luan had an innate talent for healing, making this artifact a perfect match for her.
“Healing-type magic artifacts are exceedingly rare,” Meng Xi Yu continued. “Sacred Dawn Peak, Long Song Sect, and the Alchemist Association are all desperate to obtain it.”
Shi Zi Chu narrowed her eyes. She had spoiled Ye Qing Zi’s plans, and if she crossed paths with him this time, things could get troublesome.
Just as Meng Xi Yu was about to speak again, she turned to the door.
Shi Zi Chu picked up a piece of duck with her chopsticks.
Knock, knock, knock.
The door was knocked, and a respectful voice called from outside, “Honored guests, someone requests an audience.”
Meng Xi Yu glanced at Shi Zi Chu, then stood and opened the door.
Ye Chi Wei stood at the threshold, meeting Meng Xi Yu’s cold gaze with a perfectly polite smile. “Is Young Lord Meng also here?”
Meng Xi Yu gave a small nod, then turned to Shi Zi Chu. “Young Lord Ye.”
Ye Chi Wei?
“Welcome,” Shi Zi Chu said.
Meng Xi Yu stepped aside and gestured for Ye Chi Wei to enter.
Ye Chi Wei crossed the threshold and quickly scanned the room.
“Young Lord Ye, please sit,” Shi Zi Chu said. “If you don’t mind, I’ll have the waiter bring over some utensils.”
Just as Shi Zi Chu was about to call for the waiter, Ye Chi Wei spoke up. “No need, I’ve come on business.”
With that, he pulled out a chair and sat down.
Meng Xi Yu closed the door and returned to her seat, her thoughts carefully measured.
The relationship between Shi Zi Chu and Ye He Qi was too close. Ye Chi Wei’s actions were likely an attempt to probe further.
Ye Chi Wei smiled and extended an invitation. “A relic is about to appear in the Blue Rain Marsh. Daoist Shi, would you be interested in joining us?”
Shi Zi Chu shook her head.
At Ye Chi Wei’s slightly surprised glance, Shi Zi Chu smiled faintly. “I’ve come to Supreme Virtue City for a short stay.”
Ye Chi Wei’s origins were unclear, and his cultivation was only at the early stage of Great Ascension. She had no desire to place herself in danger.
“As you wish,” Ye Chi Wei said, not pressing further.
After Ye Chi Wei left, Shi Zi Chu’s appetite vanished.
She put down her chopsticks and said to Meng Xi Yu, “Let’s go for a walk.”
Meng Xi Yu nodded.
Not long after leaving the restaurant, Meng Yun Jiao’s figure appeared in their line of sight.
“Brother!”
Meng Yun Jiao hurried over, looking as though she feared Meng Xi Yu would leave without her.
“I’ve been looking for you all day!” She glared at Shi Zi Chu. “Where did you take my big brother?”
Shi Zi Chu glanced at Meng Yun Jiao, her eyes devoid of amusement, cold and distant.
The intensity of her gaze made Meng Yun Jiao feel uneasy.
Sensing Shi Zi Chu’s displeasure, Meng Xi Yu said, “There’s a sugar water shop over there. Wait for me there.”
Shi Zi Chu hugged Xue Gu and began walking briskly.
Just as Meng Yun Jiao reached out to stop Shi Zi Chu, Meng Xi Yu shot her a cold look, causing her to freeze in place.
The sugar water shop was bustling with business.
Shi Zi Chu found a secluded table, ordered several bowls of sugar water, and propped her cheek up with her hand.
Xue Gu hopped onto the table and squatted.
Staring into the distant, deep, and dark eyes of Shi Zi Chu, Xue Gu communicated through spiritual sense. “There are several healing-type magic artifacts in the attic. Paired with healing-type techniques, they can be highly effective. If the master needs them, I can go find them.”
“Hmm?” Shi Zi Chu paused, momentarily not following Xue Gu’s train of thought.
Xue Gu’s voice sounded soft and cute. “Master has a top-tier water spiritual root. Learning healing won’t be difficult. The attic has healing water element techniques and magic artifacts. If the master needs them, I’ll go get them.”
Shi Zi Chu gently stroked Xue Gu. “No need.”
She had no interest in healing or saving lives.
Xue Gu mewed obediently and stayed on the table like a lucky charm.
Soon, the bowls of sugar water were brought to the table.
Shi Zi Chu took off her veil and picked up a spoon to start eating.
Each bowl of sugar water had clearly been sampled, but only a small amount was eaten.
“Qing Qing told me to find you.”
The crisp sound of silver jewelry clinking reached her ears, and Jiang Wan Sheng had already arrived at the table.
He bent down and sat on the stool, his gaze locked on Shi Zi Chu.
“What is it?” Shi Zi Chu asked without raising her head.
Jiang Wan Sheng looked at her nonchalant demeanor and spoke. “This is not a place for conversation.”
“Wait for A’Yu to come,” Shi Zi Chu replied.
Jiang Wan Sheng’s eyes darkened, and jealousy flared in his heart. “Meng Xi Yu is following you?”
Shi Zi Chu casually offered him the spoon, changing the subject. “These sugar waters are quite tasty. Try them.”
Jiang Wan Sheng took the spoon and scooped up a bite of lychee crispy mountain, feeding it to her.
Shi Zi Chu shook her head. “I’m full.”
Jiang Wan Sheng took a small bite. The cold lychee taste helped calm his jealousy.
“Sheng Sheng.”
The sudden softness in her voice made Jiang Wan Sheng wary.
“You really shouldn’t try to flirt with…”
“You can’t,” Jiang Wan Sheng interrupted her coldly, his voice harsh. “This matter is absolutely impossible. You’d better give up on this idea.”
Shi Zi Chu’s brows drooped, and her expression turned pitiful.
Jiang Wan Sheng reached out and cupped her chin, squeezing her face gently. “Stop pretending to be pitiful.”
“I’m not pretending, I really am upset,” Shi Zi Chu said, her voice full of grievance.
Jiang Wan Sheng pinched her cheek again. “Qing Qing, I’m still angry.”
She had just told him to go seduce other women.
How shameless!
“I’ve already bought you sugar water, I’m not angry,” Shi Zi Chu said.
Jiang Wan Sheng glanced at the bowls of sugar water on the table. “Aren’t these all your leftovers?”
“Sheng Sheng, don’t call yourself a dog,” Shi Zi Chu said, her cheek pinched lightly. “Hey, stop pinching me.”
Jiang Wan Sheng, undisturbed by the slap of her hand, didn’t get angry.
As soon as Shi Zi Chu lifted her hand, Jiang Wan Sheng leaned forward, instinctively bringing his head closer.
When Meng Xi Yu arrived, he immediately noticed Jiang Wan Sheng leaning in, his actions shameless.
Looking up at Meng Xi Yu’s cold eyes, Jiang Wan Sheng gave a smirk, his expression full of provocation.
When Meng Xi Yu reached the table, Jiang Wan Sheng straightened up, holding the spoon as he ate the sugar water.
Shi Zi Chu sat with an empty hand, the table devoid of extra spoons.
Looking at Jiang Wan Sheng, who silently flaunted the spoon, Meng Xi Yu found him increasingly irksome.
“Has the matter been dealt with?” Shi Zi Chu asked softly.
Meng Xi Yu nodded. “Shall we go shopping?”
“I think shopping isn’t necessary,” Jiang Wan Sheng said, placing his spoon on the table. His voice was cold. “As luck would have it, I came here to deliver something to Qing Qing.”
With that, he turned to Shi Zi Chu. “Mother sent me.”
“Young Master Jiang may not know, but Zi Chu and I are going to train together. It would be safer for us to go shopping first,” Meng Xi Yu said coldly.
Shi Zi Chu sighed, feeling somewhat helpless as she watched the two confront each other.
Was this right?
Shouldn’t this kind of chaotic situation belong to Chu Zhi Rou?