Secretly Capturing Zhou Shijie, Revealing His Features; Li Xian Was Not Ugly, Yingqiong Stared Blankly

Li Xian said curiously, "Oh? That's no trouble. The Cloud-Riding Whip was originally something this little brother tried forging on a whim because I found it novel. To be honest, I still don't know any whip techniques." Tao Xiangrong gave him a light shove, feeling all soft and sweet inside. She had long known that Li Xian was broad-minded by nature and would not blame her, but hearing it from his own lips made her even happier. Smiling, she said, "You're just comforting your sister because you're afraid she'll be sad." Li Xian said, "How could that be?"

Tao Xiangrong sighed. "This treasure is extremely important. When you asked your sister to forge it for you, I was already worried sick, afraid I might ruin your treasure. Then you'd come blame your sister. Your sister stayed up day and night, looking over that Chef's Treatise on Dragons from top to bottom until I memorized every last word. Now, if you look at the treasure and aren't satisfied, you'll still have to blame your sister. Truly a thankless, backbreaking chore. I can't hope for the slightest reward."

Li Xian smiled. "It was this little brother who was young and rash, the one who started it. If the treasure succeeds, I'll take it as a gift from Sister, as Sister bringing me fortune. If it turns into scrap and wastes a Dragon Tendon for nothing, I'll act as though I never had it and won't feel regret. As for a reward, even if Sister wants the stars or the moon, I'll pluck them down for you." Tao Xiangrong said, "Your sister isn't that carefree. Stars and moon—you make it sound nice. Your sister only wants you to stay one or two more days, yet you refuse. All you know is how to