Chapter 2: A Double Room, Please
He didn’t actually care about how she addressed him, but according to the script, he was supposed to be interested in her. He had to act accordingly.
Of course, his attraction to her wasn’t entirely an act. After all, she was incredibly beautiful, and he had… sampled her alluring body.
If he could, he would marry her right away and take her home. Unfortunately, that wasn’t an option.
“I’m in charge of my own life. I won’t accept any arrangements. I’m sure Wenqing feels the same way.—I’ve saved your spot. Whether you sleep in it or not is up to you.”
He retreated into the tent, removing his outer robe, wrapping himself in the blanket, and falling asleep.
Yun Xiu was speechless. After a long silence, she sighed, a melancholic sound.
She sat by the campfire, her thoughts swirling, until dawn.
…
He woke up, his expression sullen, and left the tent, going to the river to wash up, then returned, starting a fire and boiling water, filling two water pouches.
“Here.”
He tossed her a pouch, which she silently accepted.
He packed his belongings, then, after a brief “Let’s go,” they set off, heading north.
She followed him.
…
They were currently in the central core region of the Demon Dragon Mountain Range. Crossing the mountains would take them another half of their total journey.
With the two dragons dead and the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire subdued, the Mystic Beasts, freed from its control and without a leader, were in a state of chaos, their aggression intensified, battles erupting everywhere.
Not for food or territory, but simply for the sake of fighting. They attacked each other on sight.
Traveling through this region was incredibly dangerous, as they could easily be caught in the crossfire.
Man or beast, let’s fight!
His Beautiful Sect Master’s trial for him was to cross the perilous Demon Dragon Mountain Range alone, reaching the desert, where she would teach him the new Mystic Skill.
Therefore, she flew in the sky, while he ran through the forest, prioritizing escape over combat, calling for her help only as a last resort.
However, he was still sulking. He refused to ask for her assistance, even when encountering Tier 4 Mystic Beasts, simply running away.
She cursed him inwardly for his stubbornness, forced to keep a close eye on him, ensuring his safety.
…
That night, he again left a space for her in the tent, but she didn’t enter, not even once.
He didn’t say anything, his demeanor growing colder, his words becoming fewer.
She sighed, comforting herself that this was for the best.
…
On the third night, he again left a space for her, but just like the previous two nights, she didn’t enter the tent.
“Fine.”
On the fourth night, he finally stopped leaving a space for her, taking only his own pillow and blanket. After setting up his bedding, he said “good night” and went to sleep.
She stared at their shadows cast on the tent wall, a deep sense of loss washing over her. She suddenly recalled the look in his eyes in their previous life, the shock and self-deprecation when he had seen her standing with Cloud Heaven Palace.
“Sigh.”
The beautiful fairy, dressed in white, sighed softly, her heart as turbulent as the flickering flames of the campfire.
…
It took them five days to cross the Demon Dragon Mountain Range, reaching the other side.
There was a small town there called Green Mountain Town.
Compared to Green Water Town, Green Mountain Town was more primitive, without a Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce branch, a Hunter’s Association, or even an underground gang. Just an ordinary town.
Very few people managed to cross the Demon Dragon Mountain Range, and those from the desert rarely ventured out, resulting in limited interaction and slow development. There were no powerful cultivators here.
Along their journey, he had mostly seen ordinary people, and the few cultivators he encountered were mostly at the Mystic Apprentice and Mystic Adept realms. He hadn’t seen a single Mystic Scholar.
…
He first took her to the town’s pharmacy to purchase the missing ingredients for refining the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire.
As described in the script, despite the town’s small size, its selection of medicinal herbs was surprisingly extensive. He found everything he needed, and the prices were even lower than expected.
Now only the “Water Elemental Heart” remained.
He sighed with relief. Having been misled by the script so many times, he had been worried about not being able to find all the ingredients in this small town.
…
It was already evening when they finished shopping. He took her to a small inn, placing a small bag of Crystal Coins on the counter.
“Two single rooms, please.”
“Alright!”
The innkeeper’s eyes lit up, but before he could take the money, a delicate hand moved the bag aside. A beautiful voice said calmly, “No, one double room, please. The best one you have.”
The innkeeper was stunned. He looked at Yan Zhen, then at Yun Xiu, her face veiled, his mind blanking.
Hadn’t the young man asked for two single rooms? Then this girl… she wanted a double room!
This… wasn’t this backwards?
Although her face was covered, judging by her figure and aura, she was undoubtedly a rare beauty. Even the handsome young man beside her…
He had lived for many years, but he had never witnessed such a scene before.
…
Not only the innkeeper, but even Yan Zhen was puzzled. He couldn’t see her expression through the veil.
“Innkeeper, the room.”
She urged him, her voice seeming impatient. He was even more confused.
“O-okay, one top-quality double room. It’s the ‘Heaven’s Blessing Room’ at the end of the hall on the left. Here’s the key. Do you need me to show you the way?”
“No, just have someone bring us two dinners.”
She took his hand, leading him up the stairs.
…
Arriving at the Heaven’s Blessing Room, she unlocked the door, pushing him inside, then closed it behind them.
Her movements were swift and decisive.
He stared at her, bewildered. What was she doing?
She removed her veil, her cheeks slightly flushed.
“It’s safer to stay together when traveling. We can react quickly if we’re attacked… I said I would protect you until we reached the Water City. I’ll keep my promise.”
He nodded, accepting her explanation.
“I’ll… take a bath then? Or do you want to go first?”
“You go ahead. They’ll bring dinner soon.”
He nodded again, then went behind the screen, filling the bathtub with water.
There was a clean river behind the inn. The water was piped directly from the river, like running water.
Being closer to the desert, Green Mountain Town’s temperature was much higher than the Demon Dragon Mountain Range. A cold bath wouldn’t be a problem, but he still preferred to heat the water before bathing.
…
After his bath, he emerged from behind the screen, finding a table full of dishes, his stomach growling.
“Come eat.” She said softly. “I tried a few dishes. They’re quite good.”
Hmm… What’s gotten into her? He couldn’t understand her sudden change in behavior. He sat across from her, his chopsticks flying.
He hadn’t had a proper meal in the Demon Dragon Mountain Range. Apart from the milk-flavored medicinal liquid his Beautiful Sect Master had fed him, everything else had been bland and unappetizing.
He could finally enjoy a good meal!
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