Are You Here to Thank Me? Offer Yourself to Me?

"Get out of here. You've got no money and you still dare come in? Believe it or not, I'll have someone throw you out." Seeing Xiao Yi Xian's embarrassed expression, the attendant said impatiently.

Then he hurried over to Chen Changxin with a fawning smile. "Young Master, my apologies. I'll take you to the finest room right away!"

"This young lady looks rather pitiful. I heard camels just now—do you keep camels here?" Chen Changxin sighed and asked the attendant.

"That's right. Our camels are the strongest in all of Shimo City. Distinguished guests passing through always buy camels from us for their journeys. Young Master, do you need a mount for the road?"

The attendant smiled ingratiatingly.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Changxin turned to Xiao Yi Xian and smiled. "I am a charitable man. The more friends one has, the more paths open before them. If this young lady does not mind..."

"I don't mind. Thank you for being willing to help me." Xiao Yi Xian was thrilled, flashing a radiant smile.

She felt that she might have misunderstood Chen Changxin before.

He was not quite so shameless after all!

Since he was willing to save her in her hour of need, she would forgive him for what he had done before.

"Good. Then take her to the camel shed to rest. The conditions may be a little crude, but at least she'll have somewhere to stay."

At this point, Chen Changxin looked at Xiao Yi Xian and frowned slightly. "It won't be easy for anyone to find you there."

"Right away!"

The attendant froze for a moment, then walked toward Xiao Yi Xian. "Miss, you really met a good person today. Come on, I'll take you over there!"

Xiao Yi Xian: o((⊙﹏⊙))o

"You, Chen Changxin! I swear I'll never be at peace with you!" Xiao Yi Xian's face went pale with fury, her teeth chattering.

Then she looked at the attendant before her. "Who said I don't have money?!"

As she spoke, Xiao Yi Xian pulled out a bundle of dried grass and held it out to him. "These are coptis essence, as well as datura flowers and blood-red camellias. They're all extremely valuable medicinal herbs!"

"Is this enough to pay for a room?!"

Xiao Yi Xian looked at the attendant with her chin raised. She had brought all these herbs with her from Myriad Medicine斋 when she left Qingshan Town.

They were Xiao Yi Xian's last remaining possessions!

Seeing the Chinese herbs Xiao Yi Xian had taken out, the attendant was stunned at first.

"These weeds..."

Then he gave Xiao Yi Xian an unfriendly once-over. Where had this swindler come from, daring to act so arrogantly?

Trying to scam Vast Desert Lone Smoke?!

"You're fucking trying to fool me with a bunch of weeds? Get lost, or I'll report you to the authorities!" the attendant urged viciously.

"Look carefully! These are medicinal herbs! They can heal the sick and save lives—how can they be weeds?!" Xiao Yi Xian argued desperately.

These were her last possessions!

And they had actually been called weeds. This was too much~

To the side!

When Chen Changxin saw Xiao Yi Xian take out those medicinal herbs, his expression changed.

He could sense the faint medicinal fragrance emanating from the dried plants. He was certain they were not ordinary weeds.

No way.

Could it really be her?!

Chen Changxin was dumbfounded. He stopped the attendant who was about to drive Xiao Yi Xian away and said with a smile, "Get this young lady one of the finest rooms."

Then he headed upstairs along the staircase!

"Right away!"

"Two distinguished guests in the Imperial Suite!"

The attendant shouted, then hurried ahead of Chen Changxin and led him toward the luxurious private room at the top floor.

"Chen! Chang! Xin! At least you still have a conscience." The panic on Xiao Yi Xian's face faded as she looked at the figure walking down the corridor, a trace of exhaustion flashing through her eyes.

Outside Vast Desert Lone Smoke!

A young girl with an immature face, dressed in a thin long robe, crouched in a corner and stared at the luxurious restaurant before her.

The robe had faded somewhat and was too small for her, fitting poorly.

No one knew how many times the faded robe had been washed. It was old but unbroken, and it was clear the girl cherished it.

But on a desert night, such thin clothing could not shield her from the howling cold wind.

Whoosh—

The cold wind wailed. The girl curled herself into a ball and pulled her collar and sleeves tighter, yet her gaze never left the restaurant before her.

The private room's decor was even more extravagant, resplendent with gold and jade like a palace. The furniture, crafted from fragrant spiritwood, filled the air with a rich aroma.

Even the tea and fruit were more precious than those served in the main hall.

It was obvious the owner here understood the mindset of wealthy people very well!

Chen Changxin had someone bring up bathwater. After soaking in the tub, he had them deliver food as well.

Just as Chen Changxin was about to start eating—

Knock, knock, knock—

Chen Changxin looked puzzled. He set down his chopsticks and opened the door, then froze.

A woman in white stood before him.

Her smile bloomed like a flower, her skin was white as snow, and her curvaceous figure and slender willow waist made Chen Changxin swallow involuntarily.

"Are you Xiao Yi Xian?" Seeing those familiar features, Chen Changxin asked uncertainly.

"That's right! Am I ugly?" Seeing the lecherous look in Chen Changxin's eyes, Xiao Yi Xian was not displeased. Instead, a hint of secret delight rose in her heart.

With her hands on her hips, she looked at Chen Changxin and asked.

Chen Changxin: "..."

He felt that this girl had definitely suffered some kind of shock.

"Did you come to thank me? To offer yourself to me?!" Chen Changxin asked suspiciously.

"Pah, keep dreaming. You got me wanted by the authorities. Why would I thank you?" Xiao Yi Xian pouted as she looked at Chen Changxin.

"Then what are you here for?"

"To eat!"

"If you want food, call a waiter to bring it to you. Why come to my room?"

"I don't have any money!" Xiao Yi Xian glared fiercely at Chen Changxin.

"..."

Damn!

He had seen plenty of people freeloading meals, but this was the first time Chen Changxin had seen someone freeload with such confidence.

"Come in." As it happened, Chen Changxin also wanted to confirm his suspicions, so he nodded at Xiao Yi Xian.

"Wow~ So much delicious food! Can you even finish all this by yourself?"

The moment she entered the room, Xiao Yi Xian was drawn to the table full of delicacies. She immediately grabbed a chicken leg, stuffed it into her mouth, and spoke as she ate.

Xiao Yi Xian had been traveling these past few days and had not had a proper meal.

Watching Xiao Yi Xian gorge herself, Chen Changxin felt a little regretful. He felt that he should have finished eating before opening the door.

"How many days has it been since you last ate?" Chen Changxin walked over to the tea table, pouring tea as he asked.

"I haven't had a proper meal in several days!"

"Did you run into bandits? Or get robbed?!" Hearing that, Chen Changxin set the tea in his hand beside Xiao Yi Xian and asked curiously.

Xiao Yi Xian: "..."

Was she really that pathetic?

"I was traveling. I walked for several days before reaching the desert from Qingshan Town."

Qingshan Town?!

Damn, was she really that little medical fairy wife?

That was what I thought. Dou Qi Continent may have countless beauties, but I couldn't possibly run into stunning women everywhere I went!

Wait.

Why had she come to Shimo City? Could Xiao Yan have already gone to the Monster Mountain Range?

If that was really the case, then Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian... wouldn't they both have been defiled already?!

That damned Little Yan, he moved fast!

Huff—

Chen Changxin took a deep breath and continued asking, "Qingshan Town is pretty nice. Why come to the desert?"

"It's because..."

At that point, Xiao Yi Xian's expression froze. She once again sensed that unseen Heavenly Dao. Looking at the concern on Chen Changxin's face, she thought for a moment.