Chapter 9, A Helpful and Good Friend

Wang Xiaoxiao slowly put on her clothes, cursing in her heart at the lack of manners of this person, a grown man actually lifting a woman's blanket. Fortunately, she had worn clothes to bed, otherwise, wouldn't it have been a complete exposure of her springtime beauty

Wang Xiaoxiao, feeling dejected and preparing to run, suddenly heard two familiar voices behind her

Xiao Ye turned around to look at her and said softly, "If you are afraid, then forget it"

Yin Hao breathed a sigh of relief: "That's... that's great."

... ...

Indeed, why do the women here all enjoy making soup? It seems that in order to attract men in the future, one must not only learn how to cook but also how to make soup.

Come out

Eat after running

Heavens, did I traverse to this martial world just to exercise and run? ... When will I be able to rid myself of this beautiful plague? The Martial Arts Conference, come quickly, for when the time comes, my master will have no choice but to assess me even if he does not impart his martial arts skills

I will not run anymore

Yesterday was ginseng, today is also ginseng, could it be that there is a recent significant price reduction on ginseng and deer antler?

Seeing him about to leave, Wang Xiaoxiao reached out and pulled him back: "Wait a moment, that senior... um, where does that hero Wang live?"

Run a lap around the forest

The home of the great hero Wang

Yin Hao, with a mournful expression, picked up the bag and was about to leave

The great hero? Still bearing the surname Wang, it seems I must pay a visit to admire the demeanor of this fellow hero from the same family! At least it is much better than this "midnight snack". Perhaps this great hero, upon realizing we share the same surname, will excitedly proclaim our fateful connection and then impart a few unique skills. Hahaha, isn't this a common plot in martial arts dramas?

The world's number one liquor store? Wang Xiaoxiao noted down the name, grinning as she slung the bag over her shoulder. Although it was a bit heavy, it was still good to be able to go out and have fun for a day, and she could also pay homage to her predecessors, at least sparing herself the agony of a long run

On the fourth day, Wang Xiaoxiao was late, but Xiao Ye did not pursue the matter

Arrived

Without further ado, I broke free from that hand and ran away.

She coughed twice, turned to look at Xiao Ye, and made a difficult expression: "Senior Brother Xiao, you see, Senior Brother Yin wants me to help him deliver something. Is it alright if I run back after that?"

Run a lap around the forest

What are you doing

"Brother Wen..."

Have you arrived

Seeing her sulking, Xiao Ye did not even raise his eyes: "I have already warned you, so, are you regretting it now?"

I know, without waiting for instructions, Wang Xiaoxiao has already raised her hands high. I know, I will run a lap around the forest, I will run now, I will run!

Run a lap around the forest

Looking through the window, one can certainly see a dozen or so bowls of soup of various sizes placed on the table inside. Without needing to guess, it is certain that ginseng soup occupies half of them, followed by various chicken soups, quail soup, goji berry and deer antler soup, and the nourishing soup known as "Shiquan Dabu Tang". These women seem to be competing in culinary skills, each one making their dishes more fragrant than the last, causing Wang Xiaoxiao to drool profusely every day while locked in her room.

A hand unceremoniously lifted both her and the blanket up

He said lightly: "I will take a look first"

She has learned to be clever: "Since I have to run anyway, I might as well run a little later."

No.

Xiao Ye looked at her for a while and unexpectedly smiled

Too lazy to listen to his lengthy explanation, Wang Xiaoxiao straightforwardly interrupted him: "Who are you going to give something to?"

Come again tomorrow

It turns out that he is too lazy to deliver things! Wang Xiaoxiao felt a stir in her heart and hurriedly called out to him: "Senior Brother Yin—"

On the third day, Wang Xiaoxiao no longer got up early and arrived on time

Xiao Ye was indeed already present, with slightly furrowed brows and a captivating face framed by a black robe, exuding both calmness and mystery. It is truly strange that no matter how early Wang Xiaoxiao rises, this person always arrives first.

The weather is pleasant today, with the warm sunlight shining through the forest. The sparse branches and tree trunks cast thin shadows on the ground. Wang Xiaoxiao routinely arrived at the "Forbidden Area," and her mood was quite good.

This man is indeed quite open! She instinctively pulled the blanket over herself, holding on tightly and refusing to let go

Since my senior brother is lazy, let me, Wang Xiaoxiao, promote the spirit of being helpful

Automatically ignore

After speaking, he ran away in a flash

Still running? Wang Xiaoxiao was taken aback

The quilt was unexpectedly lifted! The sudden chill made Wang Xiaoxiao shiver all over; before she could even tremble, she saw that incredibly handsome face.

Who is it

This "late-night snack" senior is quite perceptive, knowing that he won't be back so soon, so he simply let it go, hahaha, Master Wang, Senior Wang, I have arrived

What is there to fear? Just run!

On the fifth day, Wang Xiaoxiao was late by a full hour, yet Xiao Ye did not pursue the matter

Upon seeing her arrive, he nodded and was about to speak

Run a lap around the forest

The voice was neither loud nor cold, and it was even quite charming; however, Wang Xiaoxiao found herself unable to utter the words of resistance. Looking at the door, it was surprisingly still closed; how did he get in

Every time I return to the courtyard after a run, I can always smell various enticing aromas. This courtyard is inhabited by special individuals, so few people come here on a regular basis, except for the elderly woman who delivers meals from the kitchen. Each time she delivers, she has to make several trips to finish the task. If you ask for the reason, just look at the window of the adjacent room.

Whenever Wang Xiaoxiao was picking at the cabbage, radishes, greens, and tofu, she felt extremely indignant. Ever since the day she fainted, she had not enjoyed any high-quality treatment. Every day, she was stuck eating these green vegetables, almost making her feel like a rabbit, while he had nourishing soup every day. It was utterly unfair

A person who seldom smiles looks particularly beautiful when they do smile. Indeed, the brilliance of that smile, contrasting with the dull tones of their attire, resembles fireworks scattered across the night sky, almost overshadowing the brilliant sun above.

Hearing her call, Yin Hao immediately became spirited and rushed over: "Junior Sister is also here, just in time..."

Wang Xiaoxiao glanced at Xiao Ye, secretly calculating in her mind, and immediately took Yan Hao's hand affectionately, turning her back and whispering, "Senior Brother Yan, would you like me to help you with this?"

He despised: "Your physique is too weak, you can't even lift a sword, what are you learning swordsmanship for?"

Wang Xiaoxiao followed with a silly smile

... ...

deliberately creating difficulties

I run, I run, I run and run... My poor limbs still feel a dull ache. After running a lap, although Wang Xiaoxiao did not faint, her legs trembled and her whole body felt weak, making it impossible to even think about practicing swordsmanship

There is nothing to say

You walk along the main road outside the mountain gate and see a tavern called 'The First Tavern Under Heaven'. The tavern keeper's surname is Li; you can inquire with him to find out more.

Come again tomorrow

After dropping a sentence, Xiao Ye walked away on his own

Feeling the chill in the air, Wang Xiaoxiao suddenly felt a shiver run down her spine. "I have no regrets!" she quickly raised her hand to declare, "But, Senior Brother, I have already learned how to run; Master asked you to teach me swordsmanship!"

No, the master is asking you to go

Xiao Ye, however, was unaware of the flaw in his words and impatiently said, "Hurry up!"

That is fine, since you have matters to attend to, there is no need for you to come today

Then she shouted: "It's time to get up, it's time to get up!"

... ...

Xiao Ye did not mind when she started running, so Wang Xiaoxiao curiously looked over in that direction. She saw Yin Hao carrying a large bag, holding onto Wen Jing without letting go.

Come again tomorrow

So, run

That hand immediately dropped her

Looking at the black silhouette on the chair, she was even more speechless. This senior brother was actually monitoring her while she was getting dressed! Thus, she muttered in dissatisfaction, "How can you just come in? What if I am not dressed..."

Get up

Good ... ... Good senior brother ... ...

Xiao Ye estimates that drinking soup every day would be enough to fill him up

After running for more than half a month, the weather has become increasingly cold, and Wang Xiaoxiao has grown more fond of staying in bed. The enthusiasm for martial arts training has dwindled to almost nothing, while her appetite has significantly increased

The doorbell rang

Pretend not to hear and continue sleeping

"The master values you, which is why he asked you to deliver it," Wen Jing clearly did not want to help, "It's not that I don't want to assist, Junior Brother, but this Wang Daxia's family... I have matters to attend to, so I must leave first"

On the second day, Wang Xiaoxiao was determined to show something to Xiao Ye, so she got up as soon as it was dawn. When she left her house, the door next door was still tightly closed. However, by the time she hurried to the "forbidden area" in the forest, Xiao Ye was already waiting there.

Hurry up

... ...

Every time she walks through the gate, she gazes silently at the sky. I said to the author, you have thrown me here, and it's one thing not to give me a bit of good luck, but I can just consider running every day as a way to exercise my body. However, you shouldn't torture my stomach like this

A glimmer of amusement flashed in the beautiful eyes

The black robe and golden crown complement the withered wood and white stone, not appearing out of place in the slightest, but rather exquisite like a painting

Wang Xiaoxiao choked slightly and changed to a softer tone: "Senior brother, could you please not run?"

On the sixth day, Wang Xiaoxiao lay in bed sleeping in.

Quickly stuff the bag into her hands, seeing her look puzzled at first, then glancing at Xiao Ye and understanding, she exclaimed loudly: "I... I beg you, junior sister!"

What is most infuriating is that the senior brother clearly cannot finish the drink, yet he does not invite me in to taste it! It is strange that despite consuming ginseng and deer antler every day, he still does not show any signs of a nosebleed

Come again tomorrow

Xiao Ye pressed his lips together and sat down