In the hall, the two young women were whispering on opposite sides of the counter. Coal Ball crouched on top, a little pink bow Zisu had put on its head. Seeing A Huan approach in white robes, it bobbed its head to show off:
"Gooji, gooji~"
Jiang Xian had been pondering which sister had spent the night here. Hearing him, she hurriedly gathered her wandering thoughts and assumed a properly behaved air. "Young Master Xie, you're awake?"
Lin Zisu had also been about to greet him, but a quick look revealed that Xie Lang held a teacup in his left hand, like an old official out for a leisurely stroll. The cup was even packed with goji berries...
"Huh? Brother Xie, what are you..."
Lin Zisu came closer, glanced at the quantity of goji berries, and hesitated.
Only then did Xie Jinhuan realize that the tea Ghost Wife had offered him had not disappeared. He blinked.
"Uh... your aunt brewed it. I don't actually need it..."
Lin Zisu clearly understood the ways of the world and did not laugh at him on the spot. After all, Xie Lang had a dozen or so patrons to serve; even an iron body would need nourishing. Though for an Old Devil of the Sixth Realm, goji tea probably wouldn't do much...
After a little thought, Lin Zisu decided it was time to fulfill her professional duties and make Xie Lang some "wing-taming pills." Without chatting any further, she picked up Coal Ball and ran toward the Rear Hall.
"You two talk. The Medicine Furnace is still burning; I'll go check."
"Huh?"
With her close friend gone, Jiang Xian found herself alone with a man, and her expression naturally grew reserved.
Xie Jinhuan was perfectly at ease. He slipped an arm straight around Xiao