3513-chapter-16
Chapter 16: The Green Tea Young Master
Oh my god, Shen Yu actually smiled at her!
Not a mocking or cold smile, but a genuine smile.
In the book, Shen Yu never showed any kindness to anyone other than the female lead.
It was truly bizarre to see him smile at her!
As their eyes met, Shen Yu raised an eyebrow.
His handsome face showed an unusual expression, but then he seemed to realize something and returned to his usual demeanor, looking away and saying, “I’ll take this thousand-year Taisui back to refine it and bring it to you tomorrow.”
“Alright.”
Jiang Niannian responded calmly, pushing down the doubts in her heart.
Shen Yu must have had a moment of madness to smile at her.
After all, he was one of the female lead’s Seven Dragon Balls!
(T/N: This is based on the anime by Akira Toriyama, ‘Dragon Ball’. The anime name came from the 7 dragon balls, and whoever manages to collect all of them will have her/his wish come true)
Jiang Niannian, wake up! Don’t get carried away and compete with the female lead for screen time!
The cannon fodder female supporting role who messes with the female lead will not have a good ending; this is an eternal truth!
Shen Yu seemed to want to say something more, but Yin Li spoke up, “Niannian, I feel uncomfortable.”
His voice was slow and hoarse, soft and weak.
With just those few words, all of Jiang Niannian’s attention was drawn to him.
She hurried over, her heart aching, and asked, “Where does it hurt?” She then looked up at Shen Yu and said, “Lord Sage, you can go now. I won’t see you off.”
“Okay.”
After saying this, Shen Yu quickly picked up the thousand-year Taisui on the ground and left in haste.
The bamboo door closed with neither too much nor too little force, and Shen Yu’s figure vanished completely.
At this moment, Yin Li silently grinned, exuding a bit of coldness and chill.
He slowly moved closer and rested his head on Jiang Niannian’s lap, his voice very obedient, “Niannian, my wound hurts.”
Jiang Niannian said, “I’ll get you some medicine.”
“No need!”
Yin Li wrapped his arms around her waist, murmuring, “Just hold me for a while without medicine…”
From Jiang Niannian’s perspective, her little cub looked pale and emaciated, which was truly heartbreaking.
“Alright, I’ll hold you.”
Yin Li, pleased with his scheme’s success, had a subtle, barely perceptible smile at the corner of his mouth.
His long lashes drooped slightly, hiding the coldness in his eyes.
During that time, he calmed down.
Although he didn’t know why he was angry, he realized that if he continued to take his anger out on Jiang Niannian, their relationship would only grow colder.
He didn’t want Jiang Niannian to dislike him.
He used to hate others showing sympathy and pity towards him, but now, seeing the deep concern and worry in Jiang Niannian’s eyes, he felt very happy.
He wanted her to pity him.
He needed her too much.
He couldn’t let anyone take her away from him.
Whether by pretending to be pitiful or using tears and pleas, he didn’t care, as long as he could keep her.
【Affection +25, Points +2500, Current Affection: 75, Total Points: 4410.】
That night, Jiang Niannian lay in bed, unable to sleep.
To quickly reach the Nascent Soul stage, she needed to gather enough points.
For the sake of points…sorry my baby, mommy has to take action against you!
“Young Master, are you asleep?”
“No, it’s too cold; I can’t sleep.”
“Then let me hold you to sleep, okay?”
The little cub’s long lashes fluttered slightly, and he managed to squeeze out a sound from his throat: “Mm.”
Jiang Niannian reached out and held him in her arms.
Yin Li nuzzled his head into Jiang Niannian’s shoulder, “Niannian, you’re so warm.”
He was naturally cool-bodied, with cold hands and feet at night.
Yin Li’s clean eyes reflected her figure.
He obediently said, “I want to snuggle with Niannian.”
This was a term Jiang Niannian had taught him, and it sounded even more charming coming from him now.
This is seriously exceeding the cuteness limit! Baby, don’t do this; my heart can’t handle it; it will kill me!
Jiang Nianxian sighed. Her son was too naive.
She touched his face and said, “Young Master, boys have to protect themselves outside, understand?”
Yin Li nodded, “Mm, no one but Niannian.”
【Affection +5, Points +500, Current Affection: 80, Total Points: 4910.】
Still not enough; a little more to go.
Jiang Niannian thought of something, her brows curving into a smile, “Our young master is so handsome, just like he stepped out of a storybook. He will surely captivate a lot of female cultivators in the future.”
The little cub’s long lashes fluttered slightly, his ears turning red.
He muttered, “I don’t want anyone else, just Niannian.”
【Affection +3, Points +300, Current Affection: 83, Total Points: 5210.】
It’s really effective!
Jiang Niannian continued, “Our young master is the most obedient child in the world!”
“Does Niannian like obedient children?”
“As long as it’s my young master, I like him no matter what.”
…
So, Jiang Niannian flattered him all night, finally gathering enough points, and her cultivation advanced to the Nascent Soul stage.
Half a month later, Shen Yu held a teacup to his lips with one hand, while the other held a glowing medical book.
He looked up and glanced at Yin Li, who was staring at him from across the table, and said lightly, “I thought it would take at least five months, but it’s only been half a month. I’ve never seen such a recovery speed before.”
“It might be due to the use of the spiritual spring,” Jiang Niannian said as she took out the green jade pendant.
She had been combining the medicinal bath with the spiritual spring, which should have had a synergistic effect.
“Mm.”
Shen Yu nodded, “The spiritual energy gathered by the wood-type spiritual root inherently has some healing properties, and his physique is also unique.”
Jiang Niannian was feeding Yin Li medicine.
Little Yin Li’s cheeks were puffed out like a little hamster, very cute.
Outside, the sun shone brightly, and the bamboo shadows were dense. The blue sky was dotted with white clouds, and the treetops chased the warm breeze, creating a beautiful and peaceful scene.
Jiang Niannian, however, frowned and said, “In a few days, it will be time for the bloodletting. The sect members will definitely be able to detect that the young master’s spiritual root has been restored.”
Upon hearing this, the little cub’s bun face fell.
“This is exactly what I came to discuss today. If he wants to practice, it will inevitably attract the attention of the sect members. You’d better leave Rimuli.”
Jiang Niannian put down the bowl and wiped the corner of Yin Li’s mouth with a handkerchief.
“Do you have a good place to go?”
Shen Yu glanced at her and slowly said three words, “Guiyuan Formation.”
Before Jiang Niannian could respond, Shen Yu continued, “The Guiyuan Formation is an ancient artifact that traps myriad beasts within it. It is extremely dangerous, but if you can survive it, you will definitely reach the pinnacle of cultivation.”
“Not possible.”
Jiang Niannian refused.
“Niannian, I want to go.”
“Young Master, it’s too dangerous.”
But Yin Li stubbornly said, “Niannian, I don’t want to be a useless person for my whole life.”
“Young Master…” Jiang Niannian remained silent for a while, then sighed and compromised. She asked, “But if we leave, the sect members will definitely find out.”
Shen Yu closed the book and pointed at Yin Li, “If he dies, no one will know.”
“Lord Sage means…”
“Exactly.”
Jiang Niannian asked, “Why is Lord Sage helping us so much?”
“If the newly healed spiritual root is wasted, wouldn’t I have worked in vain? Moreover, there are countless rare herbs in the Guiyuan Formation. Take this book with you when you leave and collect any herbs you come across to bring back to me. How about that?”
“If we can make it out, we will definitely bring them back to Lord Sage.”
…
The next day, a sorrowful and desperate cry echoed through the entire back mountain.
“Young Master! You’re so young; how could you leave me like this?! How could you bear to leave me all alone in this world! White-haired people send off the black-haired ones, Young Master!”