Chapter 26

The jest and playfulness vanished from her eyes completely.

Retrieving a set of acupuncture needles and a sharp dagger from the Heaven Connecting Tower, she looked up and said to Nalan Jing, “It might hurt a little. You must bear with it.”

“Mm.”

Cang Ming and Xuan Ye’s countenance turned icy at the sight of this. What was she planning to do? Surely she wasn’t thinking of cutting off the tumor on their master’s chest? No way in hell, they had to stop her! She would kill the master with her reckless actions!

Sensing their mounting anxiety, Nalan Jing creased his brows in displeasure, a trace of imperceptible coldness flickering across the depths of his eyes. With that, Cang Ming and Xuan Ye had no choice but to retreat.

Holding an acupuncture needle, Mu Qianyue’s brows were furrowed slightly. The aura given off by those two people hidden in the dark was cold one moment and faint the next, and she found it very strange. As her gaze fell upon Nalan Jing, a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes. Could those two people be his men?

It seemed like he wasn’t as simple as she had imagined him to be! However, since those two were his men, her heart was put to ease. At least now, she didn’t have to worry about his safety.

Shortly after, the tumor on Nalan Jing’s chest was surrounded by a total of 18 needles. Following the insertion of every needle, the tip of the needle would produce a gentle vibration.

The blood vessels on Nalan Jing’s chest were turning into a greenish-black color as they slowly flowed towards the tumor. In fact, that greenish-black stuff was none other than toxic venom.

Right at that moment, Mu Qianyue picked up the dagger on the table without hesitation and pierced it right into the tumor on Nalan Jing’s chest, speedily slicing apart a small opening! With that, black blood that emitted a foul odor flowed out from that slim opening.

“This is good stuff! Mustn’t waste this!” Mu Qianyue hurriedly picked up the teapot on the table with a thrilled expression.

Her unusual reaction made Nalan Jing’s mouth twitch. His poisonous blood was ‘good stuff’?

Even Cang Ming and Xuan Ye looked astonished. Damn, isn’t that too hardcore?!

Catching the baffled look on Nalan Jing’s face, she explained, “Because this venom had been residing in your body for a long time, it’s extremely toxic. What do you think the effects would be if it’s used to concoct poison? We must learn to make use of trash, then take an eye for an eye!”

The young lady’s purple dress complemented her snow-white skin well. With the sly grin on her exquisite face, she reminded one of a crafty little fox. Nalan Jing’s lips involuntarily curled up into a faint smile.

“Okay, we’ll do as you say.”

After some time, that black blood gradually turned red. Only then did she halt and stop the bleeding for him. Once the poison was let out, the tumor had decreased in size significantly.

“Thank god the venom didn’t infiltrate your lungs. Otherwise it would have been troublesome to treat it. We only have to do a few more acupuncture sessions and you will be fine.” With that said, Mu Qianyue put away her acupuncture needles, retrieved a small jade bottle and gently smudged some medicinal cream on his chest.

The young lady’s fingers were slender and soft, carrying with them a magical power, giving his body an urge to tremble.

Dammit, did he actually get hard?!

Mu Qianyue didn’t seem to notice Nalan Jing’s reddening face, as well as those intoxicated eyes. She carefully put his clothes back together, as though she was afraid she would hurt him.

However, Nalan Jing’s gaze only deepened.

Following that, Mu Qianyue retrieved another jade bottle from the Heaven Connecting Tower and opened it.

“Drink this.”

The look in Nalan Jing’s eyes changed. He raised his head and gulped down the medicinal liquid in the bottle, then looked towards Mu Qianyue. “Done, my dear.”

The youth’s glaze-like lilac eyes shone with a mesmerizing luster like the bright moon above. When he spoke, his voice was melodious. Under the illumination of the dancing candlelight, he looked like he was covered with a hazy veil, making him look dreamy and enchanting.

Especially the youth’s lips, which were the shade of ripened cherries and blood.

Hmm… What would it feel like to bite those alluring lips? Would water really drip from it?

Mu Qianyue couldn’t help but edge closer to him. Just as she was about to gently sink her teeth into that alluring cherry red, Tianshuo’s voice rang in her head in an untimely fashion, in a tone that suggested he clearly expected better of her. “Ah! Stop stop stop! Are you here to treat his illness, or are you here to lust after his beauty?”

Ugh!

Mu Qianyue froze and her face flushed in embarrassment. Inwardly, she chided herself and let out an awkward chuckle. “Nearly didn’t manage to pull myself back.”

“Hmph! Useless!” Tianshuo scoffed. He said with apparent jealousy, “Am I not as good-looking as him? Why have I never seen you lose control in front of me?”

“Pff! How can you be compared to him? You’re just a thousand-year demon. I’m not interested in demonic spirits.”

“How can you not be interested in an endearing, charming and gorgeous man like me? I’m not at all inferior to that pretty boy in terms of looks, okay!” Tianshuo raged.

“Tsk.” Mu Qianyue pouted in disdain, then simply cut off her connection with the Heaven Connecting Tower.

As he gazed at the young lady clearly torn between her restraint and her desire to kiss him, a grin flickered across the depths of Nalan Jing’s eyes.

“Err, we’d better go and admire the moon.” Mu Qianyue scratched her head in embarrassment. Without waiting for Nalan Jing to reply, she grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the room, then nimbly leaped onto the roof with him.

A bright moon hung high up above in the dark throes of the endless sky. Under the silver glow of the moonlight that enveloped the Phoenix Shadow City, there was an enigmatic and tranquil aura in the air.

“Ah, the moon is so lovely tonight…” Mu Qianyue marveled as she laid on the rooftop indolently. She turned her head and saw the youth’s slightly lowered eyes, and only then recalled that he couldn’t see!

“Err, sorry, I forgot about your eyes…”

“It’s alright. You can admire the moon on my behalf.” Nalan Jing raised his head and revealed a faint smile, then edged closer to Mu Qianyue. “My dear, I have a fear of heights!”

“Come on, with me around, I won’t let you fall.” Mu Qianyue graciously extended her embrace, letting Nalan Jing lie on her lap.

The young lady’s unique fragrance seemed to encapsulate all of his senses. It was a refreshing and charming scent, making Nalan Jing feel so relaxed that he closed his eyes. To think it would feel so comfortable lying there like that!

In the darkness, Cang Ming and Xuan Ye were stunned beyond words. Since when did their master become so shameless?

Fear of heights?

Blergh!

“In the future with me around, I won’t let those people harm you again.”

“Okay!”

“Remember, don’t let other women get close to you. It’s too dangerous.”

“Mm!”

“In the future, I’ll admire the moon with you every night.”

“Mm.”

“Ehh, I encountered a tricky matter lately. Due to over-cultivation, the yin fire in my body is overly vigorous. I need to find a Raging Fire Spring and soak in it for two hours. But god knows where the Raging Fire Spring is… it’s so hard to find! Sigh, why am I telling you all this? It’s not like you’ll understand.” It was as though Mu Qianyue was speaking to herself. “A boy like you who is as pure and innocent as the mountain streams should live a carefree life.”

Him, pure and innocent? Like the mountain streams?

Nalan Jing lowered his gaze to conceal the fleeting coldness in his eyes. A moment later, he resumed his dorky and guileless demeanor. “Raging Fire Spring? I know where that is.”

Eyes lighting up, Mu Qianyue was so delighted that she nearly jumped up, only remembering in the last second that it would make him topple off her lap. “You really know where that is? If that’s the case won’t you tell me where the Raging Fire Spring is?”

“When I was a little boy I accidentally heard someone mention before, that it can be found at that terrifying Ghost King’s… what was it called… Netherworld Palace?” said Nalan Jing.

Sh*t!

Ghost King? Netherworld Palace?