Su Xinghe did not move. He silently watched the scene before him.
The iron door outside stood open.
If he ran out now, there should not be a problem.
But the powerful auras lining the passage he had entered through all warned him not to entertain any crooked ideas. There was also the omnipresent blood-red demonic aura pressing down from above, and that master-level "three-surnamed household slave" next door.
He forced down the urge to flee.
Su Xinghe said in a low voice:
"What is your name?"
The little maid stood gracefully by the bed and set down the basket in her hand.
"This servant has no name. My lord may call me White One."
"White One?"
Su Xinghe froze.
As she took out bowls and chopsticks from the basket, White One softly explained:
"Yes. I am now the first maid under Fragrance Master Su."
Su Xinghe fell silent. Just like that, he had become a Fragrance Master of the Peaceful Heaven Sect.
He reached out and accepted the bowl and chopsticks. Inside was a lump of mush.
The moment he brought it close, a sharp, fishy stench rushed straight into his nose.
"What is this?"
he asked.
"Replying to my lord, this is Sacred Beast Essence Blood. It is very nourishing."
White One stood with her hands lowered at the bedside. A faint flush appeared on her face as she spoke. At the same time, her throat bobbed slightly, as though what was in the bowl held immense appeal for her.
"Is there any other food?"
Su Xinghe asked again.
This essence blood was probably no good. He really could not bring himself to eat it.
White One gently shook her head, her long hair swaying and carrying a fragrant breeze. She then stuck out her tongue and licked