Chapter 75: Getting Close to Her
Mei Qingchen was also very depressed at this moment.
Looking at the three men with drawn swords and bared fangs facing him, he spoke with difficulty, “It wasn’t me!”
“I didn’t intend to do anything.”
“Moreover, it’s your mealtime.”
He still remembered saying before that no matter what, he wouldn’t eat the food Su Muyao made.
Later, whenever he was home, he could smell the enticing aroma of the food.
But since he had said those words, he couldn’t just slap his own face.
So these days, Mei Qingchen hadn’t been at home.
“The Wife-master helped repair my Life-bound Sword; I wouldn’t do anything to her.”
“This sword… I couldn’t control it just now. It came over on its own.”
His Life-bound Sword had spiritual energy, and he didn’t know why it flew to the kitchen.
The aroma was already strong, but now, inside the kitchen, the smell of the bread was even more enticing.
It was simply torture.
He had never smelled food this fragrant, and he wondered what the texture was like.
As he spoke, Mei Qingchenās gaze involuntarily fell on the bread on the table.
He didn’t know how Su Muyao made it.
And the long, strip-shaped food next to it, along with the reddish sauceāhe had never seen those before either.
Hua Linye followed Mei Qingchenās gaze and said, “Those are fries the Wife-master made from potatoes, and that is tomato sauce the Wife-master made herself using sugar and tomatoes. It is delicious.”
“It’s a pity you aren’t willing to eat the food Wife-master makes. Naturally, we can’t force you.”
Who told him to say those words before and upset the Wife-master?
Hua Linye crossed his arms and said, “Let’s not talk about that. But this is your Life-bound Sword, and you couldn’t control it?”
“Or are you going to blame this on the Wife-master?”
“The Wife-master expended a great deal of ability to repair your Life-bound Sword. Whether your sword is good or not, you know best.”
Hua Linyeās fox eyes slanted upward, carrying a biting cold light.
Confronted by Wen Nanxi and the other two, Mei Qingchen felt as if his face were being pressed into the ground.
He took a deep breath and had to explain, “I know the Life-bound Sword was repaired well. I didn’t come to look for trouble.”
He knew very well that this Life-bound Sword was sharper and easier to use than before.
It also boosted his ability significantly.
He was very satisfied with the sword after the repair.
He also knew this was Su Muyao’s credit.
Although he had issues with Su Muyao, he wouldn’t distort the truth.
“If you don’t believe me, I’ll control it for you to see.”
It was simply too humiliating.
His own Life-bound Sword was actually out of his control.
Mei Qingchen used his ability to command the sword, “Come here.”
But the Life-bound Sword remained completely uncontrolled, still hovering actively in front of Su Muyao.
Su Muyao stood up from her chair and walked further inside to avoid the sword, but the sword just followed her.
Su Muyao looked surprised. No way?
Is it sticking to me?
“I just repaired this sword for you; I didn’t do anything else to it!”
Mei Qingchen looks even gloomier. “I know!”
It was his sword; naturally, he knew.
Su Muyao indeed hadn’t tampered with it.
It was just that the sword was higher grade now.
Mei Qingchen stepped forward to Su Muyao’s side, grabbed the sword directly with his hand, and pulled it toward the door.
But the sword seemed to be in a tug-of-war with him, straining to get closer to Su Muyao.
Su Muyao, afraid Mei Qingchen would cause trouble, emphasized, “It’s your own Life-bound Sword; it has nothing to do with me!”
Mei Qingchen felt a ball of frustration blocked in his chest, unable to be released.
Mei Qingchen gritted his teeth. “Yes, it has nothing to do with you!”
He couldn’t exactly say that the sword wanted to be close to her!
This was his Life-bound Sword; he could sense its emotions.
That was why he was so depressed.
Mei Qingchen couldn’t pull the sword away at all, causing his face to turn extremely red.
He had truly never been this humiliated or pathetic.
Finally, helpless, he cut his finger directly. A drop of blood fell onto the sword, forcibly controlling it.
Now, the sword obeyed.
In that instant, the room was filled with a soul-captivating scent of sandalwood.
Su Muyao was right next to Mei Qingchen, so she naturally smelled it very clearly.
Was this the scent of his blood?
Previously, the blood of the Ice Snow Spirit Beast had a fragrance and possessed the effect of a miraculous elixir, causing a beast tide.
Mei Qingchenās blood also had a fragrance; could there be something special about it too?
Don’t attract mutant beasts!
Wen Nanxiās face changed. “Your Mei family’s blood will cause unnecessary trouble.”
Mei Qingchenās expression turned even colder. If he could have controlled the sword, would he have needed to do this?
Realizing something, Su Muyao hurriedly stepped forward and wrapped her ability around his finger.
She immediately stopped the bleeding and repaired the wound. “I’m not doing this to save you; I’m afraid your blood will attract trouble.”
Hearing this sentence, Mei Qingchen almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
He said stiffly, “Fine, I know.”
Holding the sword, he left immediately.
He felt he couldn’t stay in the house much longer; otherwise, the fact that the sword was naturally close to Su Muyao would cause trouble.
So, Mei Qingchen took his sword and left overnight.
Everyone was used to him not being at home, and no one cared where he went.
Anyway, Su Muyao felt more at ease and relaxed when he wasn’t home.
…
In the blink of an eye, the day of the inter-city market arrived.
When the sky was just beginning to brighten, Su Muyao got up early.
Although she had prepared everything, she still needed to pack it up early.
Furthermore, the Beiluo Tribe was more than ten li away from the nearest city, Cloud Soaring City (Yunxiao City). Walking would take one or two hours.
However, if Wen Nanxi and the others carried her, their speed would be faster.
They should arrive in about half an hour.
When Su Muyao got up, she saw that Wen Nanxi and the other two were already awake.
The three of them had even made breakfast.
Su Muyao was surprised. “Why are you all up so early too?”
It was only a little past four in the morning.
However, the sky brightened early these days; by five o’clock, it was already dimly lit.
Wen Nanxi said gently, “Being a bit early allows us to secure a good spot at the market.”
Hua Linye nodded. “Yes, Wife-master. If we go late, we might only get a corner spot.”
“A better location makes it easier to sell things.”
They all knew Su Muyao placed great importance on this market trade.
Xiao Jihan added, “There are more than ten tribes near Yunxiao City. Whenever the market opens, there are many beastmen going.”
“If we’re slightly late, the stalls will be fully occupied.”
Su Muyaoās expression shifted. She naturally hoped to secure a good spot.
Su Muyao washed up quickly. After the group ate breakfast, they tidied up and set off early.
However, when it was time to leave, all three of them wanted to carry Su Muyao.
Wen Nanxi naturally transformed into his snake form and came before Su Muyao. “I will carry Wife-master.”
Hua Linye retorted, “You are a snake; you have no fur. Wife-master will be uncomfortable. It’s better if I carry Wife-master. I am covered in fox fur, so it will be more comfortable for Wife-master to hold on.”
Xiao Jihan, usually a silent person, also joined in. “My true form is a black wolf, and I am faster. So, it will be quicker if I take Wife-master.”
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