The bright moon hangs high in the sky, its gentle light spilling into the deep alleyways with their white walls and gray tiles.
Luo Xuanqing climbed over the wall and looked up to see the brat sitting inside eating. His first instinct was to check on him.
Although only a few days had passed, Ye Xingge had clearly changed; his arms, chest, and back felt more solid, and he looked more like a grown man.
As for his clothing, it was still a gray-white robe, but there was a clear hole in the back of the robe, and the soft armor inside was also broken into spider patterns, obviously because it had been stabbed quite badly by Duan Lianshan.
That brat...
Seeing that the boy had gone out to burn, kill, and plunder without suffering any serious injuries, Luo Xuanqing was finally relieved after worrying about him for the past few days. However, upon closer inspection, he felt that something was amiss!
It smells so good!
Luo Xuanqing, who came from Daoist School, was not fond of food and drink, but after two days of travel with almost no food or water, and having never smelled this aroma before, his fair throat moved slightly involuntarily.
Upon closer inspection, one could see Ye Xingge sitting alone in the room, with more than a dozen dishes on the table and a large, steaming bronze stove in the center.
The boy didn't touch his chopsticks; he just stared at her with a strange look in his eyes...
?
Luo Xuanqing glanced down at Guagua, then narrowed her eyes slightly, transforming into a cold yet alluring female boss:
Is it pretty?
"Well..."
Having not seen Ye Xingge for a few days, there was indeed a wonderful feeling of separation making the heart grow fonder.
But it seems that the timing of Great Beauty Luo's arrival this time is truly inappropriate.
Great Beauty spent today buying groceries, washing and chopping vegetables. She was even teased by him in the kitchen like a wife without saying a word. She endured all the humiliation just for this one bite.
In the end, being robbed of your kill by your arch-rival is even more frustrating than having your first kill stolen, isn't it?
Realizing something was wrong, Ye Xingge looked away from Guagua:
" Sister Luo, you're joking. I was just looking for you, but you weren't home, so I came back. I'll get another set of bowls and chopsticks."
At the same time, I heard Great Beauty, impotent rage in my ears:
"You're not allowed to let her eat! I've been cutting food for half an hour! You could say there are no chopsticks left, or you could flip the table..."
Ye Xingge thought that this was impossible, but still brought out bowls and chopsticks.
Luo Xuanqing naturally didn't let Ye Xingge drink alone in silence. He walked into the main room and briefly looked around:
"Oh, you've prepared quite a feast. You weren't waiting for me to accompany you, were you?"
That's not true...
Ye Xingge put down his bowl and chopsticks and invited the Great Beauty Luo to sit down.
"This is incredible! The Fate-Robbing Saber and a bunch of treasures! I thought Sister Luo wouldn't be coming today, so I was just celebrating by myself. It would be even better if Sister Luo came."
Luo Xuanqing sat down to the side, and was immediately struck by the enticing aroma. Compared to this, even the imperial banquet seemed bland and tasteless.
He nodded slightly and picked up the wine jar again:
"Oh, you've even brought out Jade Spring Liquor, and you still dare to say you're not waiting for someone?"
"Well..."
Ye Xingge could hear Great Beauty muttering in his ear, "That's my wine! You're not allowed to give it to her!" He sensed that Great Beauty was so angry she was hurting her breasts. After thinking for a moment, he said:
"I was shopping today and just bought this on a whim. I've never had it before. I heard it's pretty strong, supposedly ' the Third Rank of the best' and can be used as a knockout drug. Are you sure Sister Luo is willing to drink this with me?"
Luo Xuanqing's alcohol tolerance wasn't particularly high, but Ye Xingge's strength was far inferior to hers. Unless they were playing the "fish-raising" Ye Xingge would definitely be the first to collapse. Hearing this, she raised an eyebrow.
"The wine is already out, what is there for me to be afraid of? If I don't give you the chance to get the young lady drunk, I'm afraid I won't even be able to touch these chopsticks."
Ye Xingge agreed, and decided to open the Great Beauty bottle of wine.
"Alright, I'll do my best. Tonight, we're not leaving until we're completely drunk!"
"Hmph~"
Luo Xuanqing didn't keep flirting with the men; instead, she adopted the demeanor of an aloof female boss.
"You've performed well these past few days, and I'm quite pleased with you. But praise is one thing, but a lesson is still necessary. You brat, who told you to be so reckless?"
The words were reproachful, but the tone was even stronger. "You're so mean~ but I like it."
Her lips curved into a smile, and though she tried to maintain an icy demeanor, she couldn't quite pull it off—she was simply captivating.
Ye Xingge was constantly being Great Beauty in the ear by Da Piao Liang, so he didn't dare to go any closer. He just helped with the condiment bowl.
"I did this for the assessment, two days and three nights, isn't that amazing?"
Luo Xuanqing has been genuinely frightened by this kid these past few days and really wants to give him a serious talking-to so he won't be so reckless in the future.
But having achieved such remarkable feats at such a young age, she still felt proud of her superior, so how could she possibly be fierce at this moment?
After a moment's hesitation, Luo Xuanqing still made a threatening hissing motion like a black cat, and then snorted softly:
"Isn't that impressive? You dared to kill Great General Cao's men without warning..."
Ye Xingge said helplessly, " Sister Luo should have seen today's complaint. If I don't kill him on the spot, he definitely won't die..."
Luo Xuanqing didn't mean to blame him, but said earnestly:
"You did the right thing, but next time, give me a heads-up. In the capital, you can't get ahead just by fighting and killing."
"Understood. Come on, Sister Luo, have a taste."
Ye Xingge brought the freshly cooked bean curd sheets to Great Beauty Luo's lips, but immediately heard:
You dare try feeding her!!!
His words were menacing.
Therefore, Ye Xingge quickly changed his mind and handed the chopsticks to the Great Beauty Luo.
??
Seeing Ye Xingge's inconsistent actions, Luo Xuanqing was completely baffled. After thinking for a moment, he said:
"With such a paltry courage, you dare to try and flirt with girls? Humph..."
As she spoke, she picked up her chopsticks, tasted them between her red lips, and was immediately awestruck, nodding repeatedly in admiration.
"Hmm~ Not bad, not bad! This taste is truly... a flavor only found in heaven, rarely smelled in the mortal world! No other woman has ever tasted it, has she?"
"Well..."
Ye Xingge noticed that Great Beauty fell silent instantly, guessing that she was so angry she had shut herself off.
To prevent Great Beauty Liang from rushing over with a knife, he smiled and changed the subject:
"My mother ate it. Hmm... Now that I've obtained the Fate-Robbing Saber, will the imperial court provide some support?"
Luo Xuanqing was savoring the delicious food when he heard the sound. His gaze flickered slightly, but he quickly put on a serious face.
"You still want support? Do you even know who Great General Cao is?"
"I know, he's the tenth in the land, the emperor's father-in-law, and the sage's right-hand man."
"You knew I was murdering his retainer? You could have just arrested him and killed him! Even Ruan Jinyu knew to cover it up..."
Ye Xingge to pour wine, then shook his head and said:
"If a family of two were killed, I would have been dismembered and executed in Qingxi today, and the scene would have been left for all to see. It was only out of respect for the Cao Clan that I was allowed to leave them with their bodies intact."
"If the Cao Clan takes their anger out on me because of this, then I have nothing to say. With the Fate-Robbing Saber alone, I'm confident I can enter the First Rank, and I don't care about the little bit of support from the imperial court."
Luo Xuanqing was quite satisfied with these words and leaned closer:
"Rest assured, Duke Zhang is a strict enforcer of the law. As long as you don't kill the wrong person, even if you behead a member of the imperial family, no one can touch you. Even if the court doesn't provide support, Duke Zhang will not treat you unfairly in the slightest."
However, at this point, Luo Xuanqing was a little troubled:
"But Great General Cao has a divine martial arts technique called ' Great Nine Yang ' that he stole from Wu Chenglie. Your birth chart is pure Yang, which is a perfect match for this technique. There is no substitute for it in Duke Zhang's possession."
"Now that this has happened, if we still want General Cao to willingly hand it over, there's only one way left."
Ye Xingge picked up the wine glass and took a sip, finding the wine truly delicious.
But Great Beauty was still breathing heavily, so he couldn't really taste it closely and asked:
"I got into the First Rank in just six months?"
"Right."
Luo Xuanqing nodded, then leaned a few more inches closer:
"But how can you get into the First Rank in just six months? Do you have the Filth-Severing Whip '?"
Ye Xingge chuckled softly:
"It doesn't matter if we don't have them. I've calculated it. As long as our physical constitution and cultivation techniques keep up, we can kill at most forty or fifty bandits and surpass Wu Chenglie. That's an average of one every four days. When I was the manager of Qingxi, I didn't take action more than once every four days..."
"?"
Seeing Ye Xingge's nonchalant tone, Luo Xuanqing didn't know what to say.
She was nicknamed "Flower Judge" and was known for "only killing, not judging," making her a typical example of someone who was decisive and ruthless.
This child, however, believes that Heaven creates all things to nourish humanity, yet humanity has nothing to repay Heaven with; so he kills, kills, kills...
No wonder he's called the Living Taisui!
However, without this fierce will to "act on behalf of Heaven," one cannot wield the Fate-Robbing Saber effectively.
Luo Xuanqing thought for a moment and then nodded:
"Having ambition is good, but you still have to take it one step at a time. You have to first get into the Third Rank, then show more of your abilities so that the court can clearly see your growth rate. Only then will the court believe that you have a chance to get into the top three within First Rank."
"And once the imperial court has this idea, then resources won't be a matter of whether you want them or not. Anything you need in the entire Great Yan will appear on your table the very next day."
At this point, Luo Xuanqing leaned in even closer:
"It's a pity you don't have the Filth-Severing Whip,' otherwise you could choose any of the beauties on the Gold List."
"..."
Ye Xingge did indeed have it, but if he revealed it, the Emperor of Yan would feel uneasy sitting on his chair. After thinking for a moment, he inquired:
"If I use 30% of my strength, I can kill Duan Lianshan. I feel like I'm not far from being in the Third Rank. Sister Luo, do you know how far I still have to go?"
Luo Xuanqing left halfway through the meeting to clean up the mess at Jade Immortal House, and then searched everywhere for people, without returning to the Heaven-Observing Pavilion. He shrugged slightly at this.
"The list of Gold List was issued by Duke Wu, and Ruan Jinyu investigated their identities and backgrounds. It will not be released before the information is confirmed, to avoid outsiders making unfounded speculations and causing gossip. I don't know the details either. However, as long as you are on the list, Duke Zhang should notify me. I will remind you then."
Ye Xingge nodded, looked at the table full of food and wine, and felt that drinking alone was not interesting. After thinking for a moment, he added:
"How about I make a bet with Sister Luo?"
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