Chapter 1168: Chapter 93 Use of Divine Artifact
Xuan Yue let Ah Dai pull her slender, fair little hand, following him with a heart full of sweetness. As they entered the fruit garden, amidst the hazy mist, fruit after fruit appeared before their eyes, sparkling and translucent like gemstones. Ah Dai smiled and said, "Look, there are dozens of kinds of fruit here. Many look similar in color but taste quite different, and some are even poisonous. Look at this one; doesn’t this purple fruit resemble a calabash? It’s the king of fruits here. The teacher named it Purple Dew. Not only is it delicious, but it also greatly replenishes one’s vitality. Picking just two would be enough for us to eat. See this one? This is Jade Peach. Although it’s not as sweet as Purple Dew, it’s also crisp and delicious, with a unique flavor..."
Xuan Yue listened quietly as Ah Dai introduced each one. At that moment, he had the air of a host, introducing the fruits with such ease. Since reuniting with Ah Dai, only now did he show a truly happy expression.
"Big Brother Ah Dai, don’t pick any more, this should be enough for us to eat. The fruits look so pretty hanging on the trees! It’s better not to waste them."
Only then did Ah Dai realize that the bamboo basket was already full. He looked at Xuan Yue and said, "Brother Xuan Re, I don’t know why, but I feel very relaxed when I’m with you. Since learning of Magician Goris’s death, this is the first time I’ve felt this happy. I really should thank you."
Xuan Yue felt the warmth of Ah Dai’s palm and was deeply moved, her cheeks turning slightly red, "Thank for what? Aren’t we already friends? Friends should bring each other happiness!"
"Yes, friends should bring each other happiness. I wonder how Yan Shi and the others are doing? Brother, do you know about them?"
Xuan Yue nodded and smiled, "Of course, I know. Didn’t I tell you? Yue Yue has told me everything about your time together."
Ah Dai said, "Yan Shi and Yan Li are both such good-natured brothers. Since I don’t need to be in a rush for revenge, after we leave here, let’s pay a visit to the Pu Yan clan. It’s been a year; I think they’ll be very happy to see me. Unfortunately..." His voice trailed off, and a touch of melancholy appeared in his expression as if avoiding something.
"Unfortunately, what?" Xuan Yue asked.
Ah Dai shook his head, "Nothing much. Let’s go back. After eating fruit, it’s time to rest. I don’t know why, but this past year, I’ve taken a real liking to sleeping. I used to practice every day and often went ten days to half a month without sleep. Maybe I’ve caught it from Xiao Qie." What he had wanted to say was, unfortunately, Yue Yue couldn’t go with him.
Xuan Yue nodded and followed Ah Dai back. Indeed, ever since receiving the divine baptism, she had never slept, always spending time in deep contemplation. Yesterday was the first time in two years she had fallen asleep, feeling relaxed and overjoyed to see Ah Dai again. It felt so good to be with him!
Not until the wooden cottage came into view did Ah Dai let go of Xuan Yue’s hand. They went inside their room and shared the fruits they had picked; Xuan Yue only ate three, and Ah Dai finished off the rest.
"Brother, let’s sleep. Starting tomorrow, you’ll instruct me in the use of the Divine Artifact."
Xuan Yue was stunned, her face immediately turning red. Was he asking her to sleep with him? But, but...
Even though Xuan Yue had deep feelings for Ah Dai, she still became shy in such an embarrassing situation, muttering, "Big Brother Ah Dai, I’m not accustomed to sleeping with someone else. Aren’t there two more rooms here? Maybe I should sleep somewhere else."
Ah Dai was taken aback and then laughed, "What’s there to fear? We’re both men. This is the only room suitable for resting. One of the other rooms is a lab, where people can’t stay. And the other one..." He paused, a wave of sadness filling the air as he continued to struggle with his longing for his teacher. He sighed, "The other room used to be Magician Goris’s bedroom, and I’d like to keep it just for him, so we can’t use it either."
Feeling Ah Dai’s sorrow, Xuan Yue approached him and said softly, "Big Brother, don’t be sad. Isn’t Goris’s Wish still with you? Your teacher wouldn’t be happy to see you so pained. How about this, you sleep inside the room, and I’ll sleep outside."
Ah Dai’s sadness eased a little at Xuan Yue’s words, "How can I let you, my guest, sleep outside? Especially since the nights here are very cold. Alright, let’s do this: you sleep on the bed, and I’ll sleep on the floor. That should be fine. I also wanted to ask you some questions about Yue Yue."
Xuan Yue’s face blushed slightly, "How can I let you do that? Didn’t you say the nights here are quite cold?"
Ah Dai didn’t notice her expression and began settling down for the night, flipping the bamboo basket upside down and using it as a pillow while laying flat on the floor. "Cold is relative. Mages are frail, but I don’t mind. With the protection of True Qi, the cold can’t harm me. Now, you get on the bed and sleep. The blanket Magician Goris prepared for me is very warm. I just washed it the day before yesterday; it’s very clean." After speaking, he lay down on the floor as if the basket were his pillow.
