First Meeting with Zhongli

If your teacher is an Archon and still alive, you'd be just as nervous facing Morax.

Especially when he was looking at you with a scrutinizing expression.

Bai Ye thought to himself:

But on the surface, he still pretended to be nonchalant and said:

"Nervous? How could I possibly be nervous?"

As he said this, To prove himself, he reached out with his chopsticks to pick up a quail egg.

His chopsticks trembled a few times, but he couldn't pick it up.

Hu Tao couldn't help but pat her forehead as she watched, directly reaching out with her own chopsticks, picking one up, and placing it in Bai Ye's bowl.

"I really don't understand. You dare to tease me, the Director, but you're this scared when looking at the guest."

Hu Tao muttered softly.

At the same time, she looked at Zhongli and asked with a confused tone, "You didn't threaten Bai Ye behind his back, did you?"

Zhongli, don't be so scary. Look at how Bai Ye is.

Seeing that Bai Ye was still very nervous, Hu Tao was speechless.

It's just Zhongli coming to see you.

You're really this scared?

You're embarrassing me.

I almost don't want to admit you're my friend anymore.

She picked up a few more pieces of meat and vegetables and put them in Bai Ye's bowl, so he wouldn't be too nervous to eat.

"Of course not."

Zhongli was a bit speechless too.

His identity had definitely not been exposed.

With his current identity as just a guest of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, what was there to be afraid of?

Especially since Bai Ye was a bounty hunter with excellent skills.

As for threats, that was even less likely.

In fact, let alone threatening him, Zhongli had felt a sense of familiarity the moment he saw Bai Ye.

It was like looking at his own nephew or niece.

Oh, right, he also knew some Adeptal Arts.

Zhongli asked Bai Ye, "I heard you've mastered some Adeptal Arts. Which Adeptus did you learn them from?"

"Zhongli, why are you asking so many details?"

"Director, I'm just a little curious about Adeptal Arts and wanted to know which Adeptus Mr. Bai Ye studied under."

"No, I haven't learned from any Adepti," Bai Ye gritted his teeth and said when he heard Zhongli's question. "I accidentally found Cloud Retainer's Adeptal Arts and Art of Automata in a cave."

He was resigned to his fate now.

Whatever happens, happens.

However, looking at Zhongli, Bai Ye was still a little nervous.

And this feeling wasn't solely due to his teacher.

"Mm."

Zhongli indicated he understood.

However, he could tell that Bai Ye was completely lying.

Still too young, he couldn't hide things at all.

He was hiding something.

Zhongli pondered.

But with so little information, he couldn't judge.

He definitely wouldn't force a confession.

Especially since, Bai Ye had an excellent relationship with his Director.

And Zhongli felt no ill will towards Bai Ye at all.

Zhongli trusted his intuition. Looking at Bai Ye, he felt the same way he did about Hu Tao, like looking at his own children.

He should help him, and definitely not betray him, or he would regret it.

"Cloud Retainer's Adeptal Arts are easy to learn but difficult to master. There are still some things you need to pay attention to..."

Zhongli shared some key points about cultivating Cloud Retainer's Adeptal Arts with Bai Ye, leaving him feeling enlightened.

He could only say that he truly lived up to his reputation as Rex Lapis.

This advice was truly excellent.

Bai Ye felt his cultivation of Adeptal Arts would advance further.

Hu Tao, standing nearby, was also shocked by Zhongli's profound knowledge and couldn't help but ask, "Zhongli, how do you know even about Adepti magic?"

"I've read a bit in some ancient texts," Zhongli explained gently.

Hu Tao waved her hand.

"Alright, you've read enough books. Come on, let's eat quickly."

Hu Tao immediately began to eat heartily.

Zhongli calmly picked at his food.

Meanwhile, Bai Ye silently finished the food in his bowl.

After finishing, he also managed to calm his previous nervousness.

Then, he looked up and saw Hu Tao picking up some food.

The urge to protect his money surged again.

He wouldn't be able to afford these dishes without company expenses.

So, Bai Ye also quickly reached out with his chopsticks and began to pick up some food.

Hu Tao stared at Bai Ye.

Fine, I helped you just now, and you're repaying me with ingratitude.

Bai Ye looked back with the same expression.

One thing at a time. I can invent more things for you, but I won't eat any less.

As if competing, both of them ate significantly more than usual.

Zhongli ate a little and then stopped, quietly watching the two people whose chopsticks were flying across the table, a smile on his face.

Both of them were very interesting.

Seeing that they were almost finished, Zhongli said to Hu Tao, "Director, there are still matters at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, so I should be heading back now."

"Go on, go on!"

Before Bai Ye could grab it, Hu Tao snatched the last piece of Golden Crab, victorious and smug, nodding to Zhongli.

Zhongli stood up to leave.

However, before he left, he didn't forget to remind them.

"Director, how many rooms did you book?"

"Two," Hu Tao replied, waving her hand.

Hearing Hu Tao's answer, Zhongli felt relieved and turned to leave.

Before leaving Wangshu Inn, he looked up at Xiao.

He smiled but didn't disturb him.

He was busy with his own demise during the Rite of Descension, so he shouldn't get too involved right now.

The biggest reaction after eating a lot was not wanting to move.

All the blood had flowed to their stomachs.

Bai Ye and Hu Tao finished their meal at the same time.

They exchanged a glance.

They stood up simultaneously, their steps unsteady, and collapsed onto the bed.

"So tired after eating so much," Bai Ye and Hu Tao said together, patting their stomachs.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't copy this Director's words," Hu Tao said. However, she glanced at where Bai Ye was lying, which was exactly where her pillow was.

Her face flushed.

How could he have fallen asleep so coincidentally?

She couldn't help but say to him, "You've dirtied the bed I'm supposed to sleep in!"

Bai Ye, on the verge of closing his eyes to sleep, waved his hand and said, "Well, you can go sleep in another room."

"No way, then won't the bed and pillows I just slept on be all yours?"

"Then what do you propose?"

"How about I kill you to silence you, then both rooms will be mine!"

Hu Tao flipped over, extending her hands in a claw-like gesture and pouncing on Bai Ye.

She directly found his ticklish spot.

Bai Ye, unfazed, extended two fingers and aimed for Hu Tao's armpits.

The two of them burst into laughter, wrestling playfully.

After their roughhousing, they separated again, panting, and lay down on either side.

"Forget it, I don't want to move anymore. Bai Ye, why are you so scared of Zhongli today?"

Hu Tao was still very curious.

Taking advantage of Zhongli's absence, she quickly asked.

"That... I have some secrets I can't reveal."

Bai Ye replied to Hu Tao.

"You guy, you're as mysterious as Zhongli."

Hu Tao's face fell upon hearing Bai Ye's response.

"Fine, if you don't want to say it, then don't. But..."

"You can't set me up!"

As she said the last four words, Hu Tao became incredibly serious.