Awakening [Seeking Monthly Votes]

Although Chao Lian wanted nothing more than to go bury his brothers' bodies right away, his body simply wouldn't allow it. Even with Lin Si Shu's help, he could barely manage. Meeting Chao Lian's gaze, Lin Si Shu said with some irritation, "You should be grateful a Literary Scholar is helping you at all!"

And he still had the nerve to complain?

Not every Literary Scholar could slaughter their way through an entire battlefield, you know?

Chao Lian realized Lin Si Shu had misunderstood and hurriedly explained that he wasn't complaining. In fact, he was perfectly content to have run into Lin Si Shu in a situation like this. Hearing that, Lin Si Shu's expression finally softened. After thinking for a moment, he conjured a bluebird to send a message.

He even took the trouble to explain it to Chao Lian so he wouldn't get the wrong idea.

"I'm sending Shao Bai a message to ask whether we can use the things."

Chao Lian didn't know who this "Shao Bai" was, so he paid it little mind. Before long, Lin Si Shu received a reply.

He turned and fetched a gleaming golden bronze cauldron.

Suppressing his distaste, he used chopsticks to pick out a plump, soft, white worm and held it to Chao Lian's lips. "I know you're in mourning and don't want to eat meat. But this thing was raised by Shao Bai. It's vegetarian, and eating it will strengthen your foundation and replenish your vital energy."

Of course, that was just what the master and disciple claimed.

Lin Si Shu had no idea what it actually did.

Chao Lian pressed his lips together and refused to open his mouth.

Lin Si Shu impatiently urged him, "What are you waiting for? If you keep dawdling, the bodies will either