Chapter 464: Chapter 390: Peeking
Seeing Yan Qing open the door first, Pharmacist’s Wish was taken aback.
She first glanced at the empty hall, confirming no one else was around, then asked, "Did you know I would come to see you?"
"Half and half. Half is because I’ve been in communication with the Rabbit Heroine. Although she told you to rest early, I figured you probably had a lot to discuss with me," Yan Qing said. "You’re the type who likes to review the battle as soon as it’s over."
"What about the other half?"
"The other half is that I also wanted to see you." Yan Qing raised his hand, then put it down again. "This time... you really worked hard."
"It’s my duty, why speak of hardship? The real hard work was done by my sister, I was merely assisting," Pharmacist’s Wish shook her head and sighed. "It’s just a pity that despite such an opportunity, I still haven’t stepped into the Master Realm, leaving the task unfinished."
"You don’t need to worry about that. I’ve said before, you just need to fight the enemies at the front, leave all logistic considerations to me," Yan Qing smiled. "I have my own ways to fatten you up."
Pharmacist’s Wish furrowed her brow. "Am I very fat?"
"That’s just an idiomatic expression. I’m talking about cultivation resources, what are you getting at?" Yan Qing rolled his eyes at her.
"Because while you were speaking just now, you were sneaking glances at me here," Pharmacist’s Wish looked down briefly.
The atmosphere instantly froze. Yan Qing thought, no wonder GALGAME always says to look a girl in the eyes when talking, because you can only look elsewhere when they break eye contact. But Yan Qing felt he couldn’t be blamed, after all, he’s a guy, he breathes, and he’s a first-person shooter game master—his auto-aim can’t be turned off.
"Don’t sneak peeks in the future," Pharmacist’s Wish said seriously.
"Understood!" Yan Qing nodded emphatically. He will be more cautious in the future and never get caught!
The two went to Pharmacist’s Wish’s room. Pharmacist’s Wish glanced at her bloodstained boots and said, "I’ll change clothes first, I’m covered in the scent of blood, I’ll be back soon."
Although the defensive barrier can block flying blood, if the messenger steps on it, they’ll still get stained with blood. Besides, after battling for ten hours, the bloody smell of Chongming Cave almost became ingrained in Pharmacist’s Wish.
Yan Qing sat down and picked up a picture book of "The Legend of the Primordial Dao Venerable." Each page had eight panels, a very concise and efficient comic structure, but with quite exquisite character designs. When the plot reached a climax, there were even large spreads, making Yan Qing want to buy a set to collect.
His bookshelf was already home to many books, all treasured works from this world. Though unrelated to longevity or power, seeing his favorite works fill the shelf bit by bit made Yan Qing feel his life wasn’t wasted.
On Pharmacist’s Wish’s desk, there were other picture books. Yan Qing randomly picked one out, and upon looking inside, found even more exquisite character designs. The content also appeared to be a tale of cultivation. It started with a cold female sword immortal, who took the protagonist as her disciple. Then a villain from the Yin Yang Pavilion appeared. Yan Qing thought, even if the world is different, the core of stories is much the same. The next plot must be about showing off and face-slapping, right...
Bam!
Pharmacist’s Wish suddenly rushed over and pressed the picture book onto the table, startling Yan Qing into stiffness.
"...I haven’t finished it," Pharmacist’s Wish put the book back into the drawer, "I’ll show it to you later."
"No rush," Yan Qing said. "I haven’t even finished ’The Legend of the Primordial Dao Venerable’ yet. I heard there’s fan fiction sequels like Unparalleled Celestial Court, Legend of the Dragon Venerable, and Ultimate Origin..."
As he spoke, he faltered because controlling his eyeballs with great effort was necessary to not break his newly made promise.
Pharmacist’s Wish came out from the inner room, seemingly just changing into everyday clothes, but a closer look revealed a stark difference. As everyone knows, for ease of movement, she wraps her chest with bandages during daily activities. Though still flat-chested, at least it doesn’t move erratically in battle.
But now... just moments ago, Pharmacist’s Wish had rushed over a bit too quickly, with her breathing a bit heavier, enough for Yan Qing to glimpse the subtle rise and fall even from the corner of his eye.
Unexpected indeed, Pharmacist’s Wish, who seems wholly focused on cultivation without heeding love affairs, has such a contrast!
You actually intend to bait me into a trap!
Waiting for my gaze to unintentionally linger, you’d then stand on the moral high ground and scold me for being indecent, right!
Hmph, I will never let you catch me!
"So, what do you say we persuade Bodhisattva again?" Pharmacist’s Wish calmed down after putting away the picture book, and sat at the bed’s edge with a deliberate sound. "I think she’s actually willing to help us, look."
Pharmacist’s Wish handed over a jade pendant, a Fourth-Turned Rare Token "Qionghua Jade Pendant," capable of effectively resisting all soul-related negative states, evidently meant to counter Ying Le’s [Hearts of the Masses] and [Pillow of Red Dust].
Ultimately, True Man of Locking Dragon did not accept their invitation, but upon parting, unconditionally loaned this rare token to Pharmacist’s Wish. Although termed as a loan, it wasn’t much different from a gift, as if the task fails, they probably won’t be able to return anyway.
"If not for my sister’s overly severe words, she would’ve likely agreed," Pharmacist’s Wish said. "After all, the Zhou Kingdom and Qi Kingdom have always been enemies. Ying Le is the youngest Foundation Establishment of today. Seizing this chance to kill Ying Le would undeniably remove a significant threat to the Zhou Kingdom, even if it means sparking a Central Plains war, it would be worth it... Bodhisattva must be tempted."
"She has a lot of concerns too," Yan Qing said. "[Immortal Travel] can only send her there, but can’t bring her back immediately. Either she waits near Nocturnal Heaven for a day awaiting us, or she lingers a day in the Qi Kingdom after we complete the mission. Either way, it’s a huge risk for her."
"It’s a manageable risk," Pharmacist’s Wish shook her head. "Among Foundation Establishments, while winning is easy, it’s hard to decide life and death. It was only at the end of chaotic times, at the beginning of the kingdom’s founding, that the Sixth Turn Great Zhenren led Fifth and Fourth Transitions to campaign the world, using numbers to hunt Foundation Establishments. Bodhisattva is a Fifth Turn True Man. Even if the Qi Kingdom’s Foundation Establishment finds her, so what? It’s not like she has to flee Qi Kingdom herself, just needs to maneuver for a day. That’s as easy as pie for her."
"However, that would invariably expose her connection with us at the Thief’s House," Yan Qing said. "For us, it doesn’t matter. Firstly, we always hide our identities when on missions. Secondly, even if our identities are exposed, hiding in the Thief’s House would render us untouchable. But True Man of Locking Dragon is different. Even if she can cast aside her country, she ultimately lives in the current world. Once our enemies—"
"Our enemies are merely her, and possibly Qi Kingdom in the future," Pharmacist’s Wish interrupted him. "Bodhisattva’s enemies far outnumber ours."
"That’s just for now. As we continue to sail the waves aboard the Thief’s House, we’ll offend more and more people," Yan Qing said slowly. "Not just the Thief’s House, eventually, I might attract countless covetous eyes. Being seen associating with me... could be a catastrophe for her."
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