Chapter 267: The Sect Leader Wakes Up Grumpy Every Day (15)

Although the Fire Lotus Sect’s food was not great, the accommodation was exquisite. The ancient-style houses were elegant and atmospheric, and despite being in the mountains, they were still meticulously maintained.

As the sound of Yun Niang knocking on the door rang out, Shen Mubai, who was holding the dishes on the side, couldn’t help but swallow her saliva.

She still remembered the cold laughter, different from Chunhua’s. It was a laugh that could truly instill fear in one’s heart.

“What is it?” A voice, neither warm nor cold, rang out. Although it was quite intimidating, when spoken by this person, it gave people a feeling of timidity.

“Master, Cuihua has brought you food,” Yun Niang cleared her throat and said.

There was a moment of silence in the room. The other party seemed to be pondering what exactly Cuihua was. The next moment, with a displeased tone, they said, “Wasn’t it supposed to be handled by you guys?”

Yun Niang carefully chose her words. “Master, she’s not a spy, and the food she made is quite good. If it really doesn’t suit your taste, we can dispose of her later.”

Shen Mubai, who had no right to speak, remained silent.

After about four or five seconds, a voice with indiscernible emotions came from inside. “Come in.”

As the door was pushed open, Shen Mubai, holding the dishes, dared not lift her head and could only lower her brows, pretending to be a quiet and obedient Cuihua.

It wasn’t until Yun Niang spoke, “Cuihua, put down the food,” that she respectfully placed the dishes on the table.

Jun Jiuling played with the gu worms in his hand. Seeing the timid appearance of the person opposite him, he couldn’t help but sneer, “What? Am I very scary?”

Shen Mubai hurriedly raised her head and said, “No, no, no, Master’s presence is awe-inspiring, and we mortals dare not look up.”

But unexpectedly, this flattery didn’t work at all. The sneer on Jun Jiuling’s lips deepened, and the profound gaze in his eyes couldn’t tell if he was serious or joking. “You can’t even look up at me? Why not just dig out your eyes?”

A cold sweat broke out on Shen Mubai’s forehead. She forced a dry laugh. “Master, please don’t joke with this servant.”

Jun Jiuling, however, remained indifferent. “Do you think I’m joking?”

Shen Mubai almost kneeled to this lunatic male lead. Fortunately, Yun Niang quickly intervened to ease the atmosphere. “Master, why not have a bite to eat first? It won’t taste good if it gets cold.”

She signaled Shen Mubai with her eyes.

Understanding her intention, Shen Mubai quickly handed the chopsticks to Jun Jiuling.

However, instead of immediately taking the chopsticks, Jun Jiuling continued to play with the gu worms in his hand and said in an unclear tone, “I don’t know where to put these gu worms. How about you take care of them for a while?”

Although it was phrased as a question, it carried an attitude and tone that brooked no dissent.

Shen Mubai looked silently at the chubby white worm twisting in her hand, almost crying out. She trembled and looked at Yun Niang, trying to seek help.

But Yun Niang only gave her a pitying look, implying that the master was in a bad mood today, and she couldn’t help either.

Shen Mubai shakily reached out her hand.

Jun Jiuling sneered and then slowly said, “You must take good care of them.”

As the chubby white worm crawled into Shen Mubai’s palm, Jun Jiuling lightly said, “If it gets hungry and wants to eat something, you must feed it well.”

Shen Mubai’s hand trembled, almost throwing the worm in her hand away.