When she heard Chu Chuyanâs voice, Pei Mianmanâs entire body instantly tensed up. She couldn't help but tremble all over.
Zu An cried out inwardly. He hadnât expected this kind of situation to happen all over again! Previously, he had been discovered by Yan Xuehen, and intended to learn from that lesson. But how could he have known that Big Manman would do⊠that?
The two of them embraced each other tightly, as if they wanted to fully merge with each other. It was the moment when they shared the most intimate feelings. If there had been no one else present, they would definitely have had endless sweet words to share with each other. However, there was someone outside, and it was quite the special person too.
âManman?â Chuyan called out in confusion. She was curious about the lack of response, even after such a long time.
âHuh? Chuyan?â Pei Mianman replied, sounding a bit flustered. She pushed Zu An off her and to the side, and quickly put on her clothes.
âI only found out that you had also come to Violet Mountain from my master. You were injured during the competition, so I came with an Ice Heart Pill to help you recover sooner,â Chu Chuyan said, although she found it a bit strange. From how Pei Mianman sounded, could it be that she had been sleeping?
Zu An was shocked, remembering that Yan Xuehen had used the Ice Heart Pill before. It was White Jade Sectâs greatest medicine! It was even better than Ji Dengtuâs Soul Return Pill. It was extremely precious, and even Sect Master Yan Xuehen only had a few of them on her! Chu Chuyan had actually brought over such a pill for Pei Mianman?
Pei Mianman was also from the daoist sects now, so she had naturally heard of the Ice Heart Pillâs value. She was shocked and moved. She hadnât expected Chuyan to give her something this precious. Meanwhile, behind Chuyanâs back, she had stolenâŠ
She felt really vexed and blamed herself. She even found Zu An a bit less pleasing to look at.
âPlease wait for a moment!â Pei Mianman called out, quickly putting on her clothes. However, when she stood up, she felt something was off. She gave Zu An an annoyed look. Itâs all this guyâs fault!
Zu An felt helpless too, thinking, Why does this scene feel a bit familiar?
Suddenly, Pei Mianman pushed him toward the window and gestured for him to get lost, leaving him dejected. Why did he feel like the third wheel here?
Still, he didnât have the courage to face Chu Chuyanâs eyes that were as pure as a frozen mountain. He could only leave with a guilty conscience.
Meanwhile, Pei Mianman quickly sorted out the messy bedding, then ran over to the door and said, âChuyan, sorry about that. Iâve been really tired because of the treatment recently. I was asleep just now.â
Now, Chu Chuyan actually felt a bit embarrassed. She replied, âItâs all my fault for disturbing your rest.â
âNot at all! I finally get to meet my good friend again, so Iâm extremely happy!â Pei Mianman said while inviting her in. After all, Chuyan had come with such a precious gift, so if she didnât even let her in, it really would seem a bit inappropriate. It could even give Chuyan some doubts.
Chu Chuyan didnât refuse her invitation. After all, back in Brightmoon City, because of her naturally cold personality and the need to maintain a dignified appearance for her clanâs business, she had basically never had friends. Pei Mianman had practically been the only one she could call a close friend.
âThe reason I came here so late is that I donât want others to know about our relationship. There have been a lot of rumors going around about me recently, so I was worried that Iâd end up bringing you unnecessary attention,â Chu Chuyan explained when she saw Pei Mianmanâs messy hair and sleepy appearance.
âWhat kinds of rumors?â Pei Mianman asked while pouring some tea for her. She was stunned to hear Chuyanâs explanation.
âYou didnât know about it?â Chu Chuyan asked; it was her turn to be surprised.
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Pei Mianman explained in embarrassment, âMy master locked me up in my room and has been watching over me for the sake of this tournament. I havenât had much contact with the outside world at all.â
âSo that was what happened,â Chu Chuyan said, her face turning a bit red. When the topic was related to Zu An, she couldnât help but be a bit embarrassed. She continued, âItâs actually not that big of a deal.â
She handed over an embroidered case while saying, âThis Ice Heart Pill is something the sect gave me to use for myself, but I wonât be using it anytime soon. Meanwhile, youâre injured, so I hope it can be of use.â
âHow can I take something like this that could save your life? Hurry and store it away. Iâm already pretty much all healed up from the sectâs care,â Pei Mianman hurriedly said, trying to refuse.
Jadefall Palaceâs treatment alone had only allowed her to recover by sixty to seventy percent, but with Ah Zuâs help, she was already mostly healed. Of course, she couldn't tell Chuyan about that.
âDonât worry. I can just ask my sect for another one,â Chu Chuyan said as she pushed the case over. âDonât be like this. Weâre good friends, arenât we?â
When she heard Chuyan call her a good friend, Pei Mianmanâs heart skipped a bit. A hint of guilt appeared on her face.
Afterward, Chu Chuyan talked to her about what had happened in the time since they had last seen each other. However, both of them tacitly chose to avoid anything related to Zu An. In that instant, it was almost as if they had returned to their carefree time back in Brightmoon City.
Suddenly, a strange sound came from Pei Mianmanâs body. Chu Chuyan was stunned and looked at her in confusion.
âMy stomach has been a bit uncomfortable recentlyâŠâ Pei Mianman explained while cursing Zu An to death inwardly. He had actually left so much inside her!
Chu Chuyanâs expression turned strange. Back in Brightmoon City, she would really have believed it. Now that she had some experience, though, she found the sound a bit familiar. She sniffed the air and gave the messy bedding a look. When she thought about Pei Mianmanâs strange reaction, she already started forming guesses.
âThen I wonât be disturbing your rest anymore,â she said, getting up to leave.
When she saw Chuyanâs expression change from gentle to completely cold, Pei Mianman felt her insides tremble. She couldn't help but call out, âChuyan!â
Chu Chuyan stopped, but she didnât turn back around. She asked in an icy cold tone, âWhat is it?â
Pei Mianman felt distraught. She said weakly, âWhether you believe it or not, I will always see you as my best friend.â
Chu Chuyan didnât reply. She stood in silence for a long time before nodding slightly. Then, she left.
When she left, Pei Mianman looked at the Ice Heart Pill that had been left on the table. Her face heated up in embarrassment. She grabbed her hair and screamed, âAaah! I was almost ruined by that idiot!â
Just as Zu An returned to his room, he couldn't help but sneeze.
The sound woke up Xie Daoyun, who had been lying down in the other room. She held her covers as she sat up, calling out, âBig brother Zu, youâre already back?â
Zu An gestured to indicate that she didnât need to get up, replying, âYeah. Go back to sleep and donât worry about me.â
After he returned to his room and lay down, he was so embarrassed that he couldn't fall asleep. Previously, Yan Xuehen had found out that he was with Chuyan, but this time, Big Manman had been found out by Chuyan.
Just what kind of freaking bad luck is this? Should I find Chuyan and apologize?
But I ran away so fast, maybe she didnât find out⊠If I go and apologize now, thereâs no way Yan Xuehen wonât find out.
Just the thought of that hell made his entire body tremble.
Meanwhile, outside, Xie Daoyun found it hard to sleep as well. I wonder if big brother Zu saw my new sleepwear or notâŠ
Zu An thought, Seeing as I canât sleep, I might as well stay awake. He remembered that he hadnât pulled the Keyboard System for a long time. He was usually busy and didnât have time to do it, so tonight was the perfect time.
He counted up his points and saw that he had amassed a total of 718,836 Rage points. Most of those points had been gathered right here on Violet Mountain, thanks to his scandal with Chuyan drawing so much hatred.
In that instant, he even wondered whether to announce his relationship with Big Manman and Yan Xuehen. His Rage points would probably multiply, but he wouldnât necessarily be able to leave Violet Mountain aliveâŠ
When he thought about the consequences that could ensue, he shuddered. Then, he began his pulls. After doing this for so long, he didnât feel anything special anymore. Before, he would have burned some incense, taken a bath, prayed to Buddha, or whatever else. Now, he was extremely calm and just went straight to the pulls.
When he saw the familiar words, Zu An wasnât shaken at all. He even wanted to laugh.
Midway, however, the keyboard stopped on the number 9.
Congratulations on obtaining a Fortune Pill!
Zu An was stunned. This name is familiar! He had managed to get a Fortune Pill when he first arrived in this world. That was precisely what he had relied on to go crazy in the casinos. However, for his current self, it wasnât that special. What, was he going to go to a casino and go through all that again? At this point, he could just rob them outright.
Hm? Maybe I should give it a try next time.
He continued the pulls, but began to frown as he watched the âThank you for playingâ and Ki Fruits alternating. Why wasnât there even a single Tiger Talisman from the pulls?
He only had the two goddesses Daji and Mo Xi right now, so he wanted to try for another one with the Tiger Talismans. Even though they werenât all that useful in terms of combat, they could at least serve as extra hands to take care of some things.
Suddenly, the indicator stopped on the F key.
Congratulations on obtaining Freeloader!