Chapter 215: Chapter 214: I’ll Let You Know if Anything Changes
In the middle of the night.
In their room, Su Qi lay beside Jiang Zuo, a smile appearing on her face from time to time.
Jiang Zuo stared blankly at the ceiling.
He couldn’t help but sigh internally.
’The ritual was supposed to last for nearly half a month, wasn’t it? How long has it even been?’
’Not even a week, right?’
’My long vacation has turned into a short one. Besides, I’ve been exhausted lately. I’ve been injured twice, and I only just recovered from the latest one today. My body is bound to be a little worn out.’
Su Qi rolled over and lay on top of Jiang Zuo. She was beaming, looking especially happy.
Jiang Zuo said expressionlessly, "You seem happy."
Su Qi looked at Jiang Zuo and nodded. "Yes, exceptionally happy."
Jiang Zuo: "..."
"So, do you want to know why I’m so happy?" Su Qi asked with a smile.
Jiang Zuo answered flatly, "No."
"Oh, come on, just ask me," Su Qi whined playfully.
"I’m not asking."
"Ask me."
"No."
Su Qi’s tone changed. "Are you going to ask or not?"
"..." In the end, Jiang Zuo reluctantly asked, "Why?"
"Because of my Senior Sister," Su Qi said happily. "She’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen, and I’m sure you’ve never seen anyone prettier than her either."
"You’ve met such a gorgeous woman, yet tonight, you’re still acting the same as always. Do you know what that means?"
Jiang Zuo asked subconsciously, "What does it mean?"
"It means it has nothing to do with me! It means I haven’t been cast aside, that you haven’t gotten tired of me, and that I’m still charming." Su Qi nuzzled into Jiang Zuo’s chest with a smile.
Jiang Zuo froze for a moment, then said casually, "She’s nothing but a Pink Skull. Who could possibly compare to you? No one can."
Su Qi paused, then her face lit up. "Really?"
"Mhm."
"Then let’s get back to sleeping."
"..."
’Should I have just shaken my head no?’
’And for a normal guy like me, isn’t this all a bit much?’
******
「The next day」
Jiang Zuo was not feeling optimistic about his body’s condition.
By this time, Su Qi was already wide awake and had finished making breakfast.
Just then, the bedroom door opened, and Su Qi walked in. "Come on, let’s go downstairs to eat. Then we’re going to the Holy Land."
Jiang Zuo was surprised. "The Holy Land? What for now?"
"Eat first, I’ll tell you then." With that, Su Qi started pulling Jiang Zuo out of bed.
As she pulled, she added with a laugh, "I’m still in my pajamas, you know. If you don’t get up, I’m just going to lie down with you."
Indeed, Su Qi was wearing a short, thin, pink nightdress that was particularly alluring.
But what kind of person was Jiang Zuo?
He immediately got up, got dressed, brushed his teeth, washed his face, and went to eat.
This made Su Qi, who was watching from the side, giggle, but Jiang Zuo paid her no mind.
Let her laugh all she wanted; it was just a breeze on a hill to him. Let her be as pushy as she liked; he knew his limits.
Watching Jiang Zuo brush his teeth, Su Qi blinked and said, "You didn’t used to be like this. Back when we first started, you were the one who, every day..."
"Can we please not talk about this?" Jiang Zuo said.
"It used to be so long, now it’s so fast..."
"Quick, just shut your mouth."
A dark look crossed Jiang Zuo’s face. He’d just been injured recently, his body hadn’t recovered, his sleep schedule was a mess, and he’d barely slept. It was only natural that he was exhausted.
Su Qi smiled happily, then hugged Jiang Zuo and nuzzled her face against him. "Say you love me."
Jiang Zuo spat out a mouthful of water and said, "Didn’t I just say that a little while ago?"
"Where? The last time you said those words was on our wedding night," Su Qi said, slightly displeased. "After that, I started going away on business, and you got angry with me. You never said anything sweet to me again."
"You even fought with me every day. I felt so wronged."
Jiang Zuo was silent for a moment before saying, "Oh. I’ll let you know if anything changes."
"Hmm? What did you say? I didn’t quite hear you. Say it again."
Jiang Zuo: "..."
******
At the dining table, Jiang Zuo ate his breakfast in silence while Su Qi wore a constant smile.
"Is something happening today?" Jiang Zuo asked. As for what had just happened, he had no desire to revisit it whatsoever.
"Mhm," Su Qi said after a sip of soup. "We’re leaving the Holy Land."
"Huh?"
Jiang Zuo said in surprise, "Leaving before the ritual is over? Is that a good idea?"
It was one thing for Su Qi and Jingyue not to have to attend the ritual, but accidents could always happen. What if something went wrong while they were gone?
’Would the people of the Holy Land even agree to this?’
Su Qi nodded. "Mhm, it’s not a problem. We’re going to find my Martial Uncle."
"Martial Uncle? The one you mentioned yesterday? Is this related to Little Aunt?" With Little Aunt being suppressed, and Su Qi wanting to find this Martial Uncle now, it had to be related to her.
"That’s right. Elder Xuanwu’s influence wasn’t enough, but if we bring Martial Uncle back, his probably will be. It should at least shave off several hundred years," Su Qi said.
’Several hundred years?’
’So she’ll still be locked up for a few hundred more years?’
’In that case, they might as well wait a few decades for me. I could get her out easily.’
"So, we have to go find Martial Uncle first and bring him back," Su Qi added.
"We?" Jiang Zuo asked.
Something about Su Qi’s phrasing felt odd. It seemed like she wanted to take him with her.
"Yeah. It shouldn’t be dangerous this time. As long as we bring our Life-Protecting Treasures, we’ll definitely be fine. This way, we won’t have to be apart. And you definitely won’t suspect your wife anymore, right?" Su Qi said with a pout.
Clearly, she was still mad that he had suspected her before.
She was such a good wife, how dare Jiang Zuo suspect her? Of course she was angry.
After that, Jiang Zuo took Sweet Potato and the others and followed Su Qi toward the Holy Land.
According to Su Qi, he shouldn’t bring them along.
The Yin Yang Fish was one thing, and Sweet Potato was another, but Jiang Zuo had to bring Duan Qiao. It was his signal tower; it would always come in handy.
On the way, Jiang Zuo asked, "Do I have to leave all of them behind?"
Su Qi looked at Jiang Zuo. "You want to bring them?"
Just then, Sweet Potato cried out, "QUACK."
It was desperate to go, refusing to be left behind where it was dangerous; it never wanted to be left here again.
"QUACK, QUACK..."
Seeing Sweet Potato like this, Su Qi sighed. "Alright, we’ll bring Sweet Potato."
Duan Qiao also chimed in, "Me, me, I want to go too! I’m very useful! I have a super-advanced understanding of space. I’ll definitely be useful."
Su Qi was surprised. "A very advanced understanding of space?"
’This one knows her stuff!’ Duan Qiao immediately nodded. "Mhm, I’m a space-type Magical Treasure. Very useful."
Su Qi hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Alright."
’This trip might indeed have something to do with space.’
Since it worked out, Jiang Zuo didn’t plan to say anything else. At least he was able to bring his signal tower.
Soon, Su Qi led Jiang Zuo to the Holy Beast Lake. By then, Xuanwu was already lying by the lake’s edge.
As soon as she arrived, Su Qi waved excitedly and called out, "Elder Xuanwu, I’m here!"
Xuanwu lifted its head, glanced at Su Qi, and then went back to lying down.
"Elder Xuanwu, what’s wrong? Did something happen to Master?" Su Qi asked as she approached Xuanwu’s side.
Xuanwu shook its head. "No. But can you please take that duck a little farther away? Otherwise, I might feel the urge to bite it to death."
Su Qi: "..."
She had forgotten.
By this point, Jiang Zuo had already backed far away. Sweet Potato was trembling in fear.
This turtle was its worst nightmare. It had been tempted to abandon Jiang Zuo and flee on its own.
