Chapter Nine, have you and I ever known each other

He quickened his pace, and in just two strides, he vanished from sight

He lay in the snow, taking a good look at me in the moonlight, and after a while, his thin lips lightly uttered two words

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, seemingly making a great effort to alleviate his emotions. After a while, he finally suppressed his feelings and said: "Untie the rope."

In fact, I believe in my heart that you, the immortal who runs away as soon as you see me, are not any more accomplished than he is

After the Qingling Taoist priestess left, Chonghua stood alone in that dark corner for a while before slowly leaning against the wall and making his way into his chamber

I secretly nodded; a fateful bond is still a bond. Moreover, it is more troublesome and enduring than ordinary connections. I was initially pleased, but then I thought, wait a minute, that’s not right. His tone suggests a very disdainful mindset. I absolutely cannot smile and let his expectations go unfulfilled. ... Furthermore ... . ... I cast a sidelong glance at his posture lying in the snow.

What? His voice was too soft for me to hear clearly, so I leaned in close to his lips, listening intently. However, his words stunned me, leaving my mind momentarily hazy. He asked, "Why did you develop such feelings for Hu Yisheng?"

Have you and I ever met

As I got up while holding my head, Zhonghua lay on the ground with his eyes tightly shut, two bloody holes had been knocked into his forehead by my rock-like front teeth

"You did not hide," he said, "you are indeed a prisoner beneath the Flowing Wave steps..."

It is understandable that, in the dead of night, an unknown female creature intruded into his room, captured him, and claimed she wanted to force herself upon him. Anyone would be somewhat shocked by such an event. Therefore, I generously allowed him a moment of stunned silence. Then, I was satisfied to hear Chang'an let out a deafening scream

Upon seeing me, he furrowed his brow deeply and turned to leave. It was as if he had encountered something utterly repulsive. He strode away with great strides, showing no signs of the unsteadiness that often accompanies drunkenness.

I was taken aback, and only then did I notice the strong smell of alcohol on his breath. It must be that he was intoxicated, his mind clouded.

After crying for about half a cup of tea's time, the celestial master of his family finally emerged, holding his forehead and looking pale. He furrowed his brows tightly and glared at Chang'an, exclaiming: "What a disappointment!"

He trembled for a long time without uttering a complete sentence. I sighed and took over the conversation: "Shameless." It is truly a matter of pride to have provoked the cold-faced immortal to such a state. I said, "Whether you are shameless or not, you must marry me, Chonghua."

He tilted his head and fell asleep with a snore.

After weighing the pros and cons, I dragged him under a plum tree, allowing him to rest his head on my lap while I leaned against the tree, stroking his forehead and holding his hand. Finally, I planted a kiss on his lips, enjoying the most refreshing sleep I had had in a long time

Nothing

He then turned his head to look at me, stunned for a while, let out two panicked cries, and in a flurry of movements, attempted to wrap his body to prevent me from seeing him

Fate? He curled his lips into a smile, seemingly very sarcastic, "What fate is there in this world..."

I let out a cold laugh and kicked Chang'an, who was lying on the ground, raising his rear end high: "Alright, since your family's immortal is here to take your place, I'll spare you tonight. Just go back and sleep by yourself."

I clenched my fist

I had not finished speaking when he took a deep breath and turned to look at me. His gaze was one of a somewhat defiant and earnest desire to prove himself, very upright and innocent, yet I was not as innocent as he was

What a convenient posture for eating soft tofu

Even towards his master, there was something ... ... not so ordinary.

Looking at his lonely figure, I let out a sigh

Let us not dwell on the nature of the feelings that Chonghua's master may have had with Hu Yisheng, nor on how those feelings came to be. What I am more curious about is whether Chonghua's master is male or female

I pondered that Chang'an is sleeping inside the house, and dragging his master into this would be rather inappropriate, not to mention it would also hinder my ability to take advantage of him

It seems that he is quite sensitive about others mentioning his master and Hu Yi. His aversion to Hu Yi appears to stem not only from a discriminatory view based on physiological differences but also from a deep-seated emotional hatred. ... It seems that he cares a great deal about his master ...

I stepped forward to help him, but he raised his hand to stop my advance. He sat alone in the snow, covering his head, and said nothing.

A faint smile quietly curved at the corners of my lips in his eyes. His gaze softened, and he did not pull away from me. My smile grew wider.

I pouted in contemplation, according to what the Taoist priestess just said, that wolf demon Hu Yi must be an ungrateful and treacherous person, lacking in benevolence and righteousness. However, based on my countless experiences of encountering ghosts by the banks of the River of Forgetfulness, that wolf demon should not be such a character

Mo Xi has never looked at me with such an expression. Even the last time he threw those fireballs at me in the underworld, he did not have such a chilling look in his eyes

Chang'an appeared as if struck by lightning, completely stunned.

I scratched my head and said, "Well, if you find me familiar, then this must be fate, fate!"

A sharp killing intent brushed past my ear, crashing into the snow behind me, raising a cloud of snow dust

I blinked my eyes and felt even more that he lived a hard life on a daily basis. After drinking, even my soft sigh could catch his attention, which suggests that his usual guard must have been built up layer upon layer.

It was deeply imprinted in his eyes

Master," he continued, "why ... ...

I concealed my figure under the cover of night, crouching behind the plum tree to listen to their conversation

The fragrance of the dark flowers and white snow, and you, there are no regrets in this life.

I shrugged my shoulders, expressing my helplessness: "I know that once you wake up, you will definitely run away and deny the fact that we spent the night together. So I specifically added seventeen or eighteen spells to the rope. Only by doing this can I prove that you indeed slept with me last night. According to your human customs, take responsibility for me, Mo... Zhonghua."

Hearing his rather cynical remark about the world's vicissitudes, I raised an eyebrow and said, "How could there be none? Our meeting is a kind of fate, and being able to chat here is also a kind of fate." The fact that a stone like me could come to the human realm to connect with you is an even greater stroke of fate. Of course, I kept this thought to myself and did not say it to him.

Before I had completely untied the rope, he struggled to stand up, frowning and glaring at me

Zhonghua's expression suddenly turned cold. The look in his eyes seemed as if he wanted to cut me into a thousand pieces. He waved his sleeve and left, but with my stubborn temperament, I figured I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight unless I got to the bottom of this. I hurriedly chased after him, calling out loudly beside him: "Hey! Where are Hu Yi and your master? What is going on? Your master..."

Thus, I elegantly raised my orchid finger and, in a delicate manner, pointed at him, saying: "You, you, you! You truly infuriate me!"

Before he stepped out of the barrier, I hurriedly grabbed his wide sleeves. Perhaps due to the effects of alcohol, his reaction was considerably sluggish, and he truly allowed me to hold on to him. I said, "Why are you avoiding me? I won't eat you."

It has been a long time since I have seen him look at me with such focus, and I couldn't help but take a step forward, getting closer to him, my hand that was gripping his sleeve naturally clasping his palm.

I solemnly dragged him by the collar as I walked outside. Once I had caught him near the closest area to the Li Chonghua Palace, I patted his tear-streaked face and said: "Cry, cry out loud"

Little did he know, I too, like Chonghua, slipped and fell onto him in a posture that was absolutely lacking in grace, my head colliding with his. Unfortunately, our lips did not meet; instead, I bumped my forehead against his.

I twisted my hips, feigning anger as I walked away. When I reached his side, I suddenly exclaimed, "Oh dear! How slippery!" I struck a pose that I considered exquisite and abruptly fell onto him. This was supposed to be a precisely calculated move; logically, I should have landed on his chest, creating a tale of a delicate beauty shyly reclining in the embrace of a hero.

My evil fire is even stronger. Hide? I would like to see how you plan to hide from me

The Taoist priestess insisted, "Senior brother, are you perhaps feeling pity for that妖物 due to its seemingly weak exterior?"

Fateful Affliction

His eyes narrowed slightly, and his expression became very subtle

I am curious: "Is it not allowed if they are not from the same clan? Then what about your master and Hu Yi?"

I called out his name with tears streaming down my face, and he seemed to understand my predicament quite well. Before long, with a soft moan, he slowly opened his eyes. I joyfully clasped my hands together and thanked the King of Hell dozens of times.

I rushed back into the dilapidated hut and pulled Chang'an, who was sleeping soundly, out from under the covers. He blinked his sleepy eyes, not quite understanding the situation. I grinned at him, baring my teeth, and said: "Chang'an, could you do me a favor?"

It seems that there are hidden circumstances regarding events from twenty years ago

Zhonghua! Zhonghua! It can't be true! I scratched my head, after all, you are a celestial being, yet you were actually killed by a mere woman like me. This... this... If this gets out, it would be such a huge joke. I hurriedly pinched his acupoint while murmuring, "Moxi, oh Moxi, please don't let me get into such trouble. Killing a heavenly deity who is supposed to face tribulation will truly incur divine wrath. Moxi..."

"Who?" He turned around abruptly

Seeing that no one responded to him, Chonghua supported himself and walked slowly over here. Knowing that I could not avoid him, I boldly walked out and greeted him with a smile, saying: "Oh! Good evening."

Zhonghua fell silent for a moment and waved his hand, saying, "You may return now."

Senior Brother! The Taoist priestess said anxiously, "With the wolf demons invading now, how can you still keep that unknown demon here? It should be eliminated as soon as possible!"

He stared at me in astonishment

How should I respond to his question? Yes, we know each other. Where? ... In the underworld, by the banks of the River of Forgetfulness ... I fear that if I say this, he will only think I am joking.

Indeed, I am the one who is imprisoned. If anyone is to hide, it should be me hiding from you. What does this mean? Am I covered in festering sores or do I have a face full of black hair? Will my eyes rot and breed maggots if you look at me? Will I suffer from vomiting and diarrhea, with blood flowing from all seven orifices?

Master ... ... " he looked at me and called softly

No! He crawled to the edge of the confinement technique with weak legs, slapping the barrier and crying out in a sharp voice, "Immortal Lord, save me! Immortal Lord, save me! Immortal! Chang'an is still small! Chang'an does not want to die!"

With each word I uttered, his complexion darkened a shade, and by the end, it surprisingly took on a rare dark red hue: "No... no... I don't know..."

This feeling of unfulfilled curiosity made me want to press down on the two bloody holes on his forehead and stab them hard. However, looking at his peaceful sleeping face, I fell silent, and in the end, I could only let out a long sigh, resigning myself to the situation as I tore my dress into strips of ragged cloth to properly bandage his wounds

Uh... I hesitantly reached out to touch him: "Hey..." I patted his cheek again, but he still showed no response. I started to panic; could it be that I had knocked him out directly to meet the King of Hell? However, he had not yet passed his tribulation in this life, and something bad was bound to happen if this continued

"Shut up." He coldly uttered these two words and turned to leave

The veins on the back of his hand bulged. Without saying another word, he turned and left

I was momentarily stunned, and my heart instantly burned with rage. How absurdly ugly must I be for you to want to keep your distance at all costs

Before I could finish my exclamation, I saw the figure of Chonghua sway again, saying: "This matter will be discussed another day." His voice was somewhat hoarse and weak, as if he had consumed quite a bit of alcohol.

I curled the corner of my lips, evoking a bright yet seductive smile: "I pondered, although your sun is small, it is better than nothing. While my heart belongs to your master, how can I possibly hide my desires in the face of such beauty? Today, you shall yield to me."

Mo ... ... Chonghua, you ... ...

The dark fragrance of white snow, and there are still three lifetimes, Mo Xi has no regrets now. These words were spoken to me by Mo Xi in a previous life.

I chuckled twice and began to untie the rope that bound his neck to my leg, innocently saying, "Isn't it to prevent you from running away?"

Intoxicated

I only heard a muffled groan from the man beneath me, and he immediately lost all reaction

He looked at me for quite a while, seemingly calming down. His expression gradually turned cold: "Although I am drunk, I still clearly remember what I have done. You and I are not of the same kind, so how could I possibly do such a thing to you."

"It is fine for me to speak nonsense," the woman said coldly. "Senior brother, do not forget that it was because Master was soft-hearted and took in that lowly wolf demon, Hu Yi, that led to the calamity of the Flowing Waves twenty years ago. Qing Ling earnestly hopes that senior brother will not follow in Master's footsteps."

I sigh, having said it thousands of times, I am of unknown origin, but I truly am not a demon! Even if I destroy your Thousand Locks Tower, can it not prove my identity! Foolish! Humanity is truly unbearably foolish!

I subtly asked: "Is your master male or female? Has she fallen in love with Hu Yi? What is the extent of their relationship? What happened afterwards? Why was Hu Yi locked in the tower? And where is your master now?"

The heart of the Bagua is difficult to extinguish once ignited

Thus, I became even more curious about whether his master was male or female

In the previous life, whenever Mo Xi stumbled or bumped into something, I cherished and protected him with all my heart, never allowing him to feel lonely or distressed. However, in this life, although Mo Xi has become the supreme Zunhua, he is so intoxicated that he has no one to attend to him. Considering this, he might be less comfortable than Chang'an, who is currently sleeping soundly in my room.

I have only seen such an expression on him once before. It was in my previous life when two local ruffians came to take advantage of me; he wore this very face then.

He was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this, furrowing his brow as if suddenly coming to his senses. He abruptly pushed me away, but lost his balance and fell onto the snow. His expression appeared somewhat flustered and at a loss.

Stop! I shouted loudly

On the second day, I woke up to find a pair of clear eyes staring at me. I smiled and greeted him: "Immortal Lord, good morning! You are still here."

I looked at Zhonghua, who smiled proudly. He rubbed his forehead and closed his eyes, not looking at me: "What is it?"

I saw that the starlight filled his clear eyes, along with the soft white snow, the fragrant plum blossoms, and my shadow

I was stunned

Chang'an glanced at Chonghua, then turned back to look at me. Seeing that both of us had tacitly agreed, he hurriedly rolled and crawled away, not looking back.

Zhonghua, slightly angered, shook off her hand and said in a low voice: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

I blinked my eyes, quietly awaiting the response from Chonghua