roccoschili Chapter 185 Foolish but Powerful Beauty vs. Delicate but Vampiric God of War (21)
Chapter 185 Foolish but Powerful Beauty vs. Delicate but Vampiric God of War (21)
He Suining casually took it and examined it in a nonchalant manner, flipping it over and over.
From afar it looks like a jade pendant, but up close it looks more like an entry permit, with an antique dragon character carved on it.
"This is an entry permit." Sister Qiu's delicate eyebrows and eyes looked very gentle. "When you get to the city gate of the upper district, you'll know that it's very difficult for ordinary people to get in. Just show this permit and you won't have to pay to get in."
Oh.
He Suining gave her a grateful look, "Thank you, Sister Qiu."
Sister Qiu waved her hand, "It's rare for me to meet someone I can chat with so pleasantly. We'll meet again when you come to the Upper City District."
She nodded, lifted the curtain, and got out of the car.
Soon.
Qiu Jie's carriage departed in a grand procession with a large group of people. The curtained window was slightly pulled open, and Lin Wenyi, his face still bearing the mark of a slap, glared at her.
He glanced at it once, then reluctantly pulled the curtain down.
He decided to let it go; there was no need to be angry with He Suining, since they would never see each other again anyway.
Even if we do meet again in the future, he will still be from the Upper City.
He Suining and his companions were just ordinary people.
They might not even be able to get through the gates of the Upper City.
Lin Wenyi cursed through gritted teeth, hoping that He Suining and the others would die halfway there.
He Suining did not plan to leave so soon.
While leisurely contemplating having barbecue at noon, Tao went mushroom picking again, while Qin Meng practiced horse stance.
Finished lunch at noon.
He Suining bought a sword from the space shop and began practicing swordsmanship by the lake.
The sounds of sword practice immediately caught Tao's attention.
Qin Meng also walked over, keeping a certain distance from Tao. One of them stood with her hands on her hips, tilting her head and watching. The other stood with her arms crossed, looking at them with a serious expression.
"Hey."
Tao turned to Qin Meng out of boredom and said, "I didn't expect Ningning to know swordsmanship. She's really amazing."
What else do they not know about her?
Qin Meng remained silent.
Tao felt even more bored, muttered "silent type" under her breath, then yawned as she watched, turned around and left.
in the afternoon.
The sun was setting slightly, and it wasn't so hot anymore.
He Suining then had the woman drive the carriage, and the group of them left.
Inside the carriage.
There was a small table in the middle, with some tea and snacks on it.
Tao ate her food with gusto, while holding a romance novel in her hand.
He Suining was wiping the sword with a cloth.
[Host.] The tattered thing poked its head out from the screen, puzzled. [The big villain has been glancing at you several times.]
“That’s normal.” She had already noticed and knew what he was trying to do.
I just don't know if Qin Meng wants to bring it up.
The carriage continued forward.
About half an hour passed.
Qin Meng pursed his lips and finally spoke, "Sister..."
"Pfft—" Tao, who was drinking a cup of tea, sprayed a mouthful of water onto the book and let out a scream, "Ah, my book, it's all your fault, Qin Meng! Why did you scare me like that?"
Qin Meng was speechless.
I can't be bothered with Peach.
Once I started speaking, it seemed that what followed wasn't so difficult to say.
He moved closer to He Suining.
But there was a fist's width between the two of them; they were a little close, but not very close.
"Sister, could you teach me your swordsmanship?"
He Suining glanced at Qin Meng with amusement.
Qin Meng is truly a fascinating person.
He's usually quiet and reserved, but when he wants to learn something, he'll shamelessly ask for it.
She glanced at the man's reddened earlobes.
Before he could speak...
Qin Meng then picked up the teapot and poured He Suining a cup of black tea.
She picked it up and handed it over, saying, "Sister~"
His slightly deep voice suddenly cracked, "I really want to learn, and if I know swordsmanship, I can protect you in the future."
Tao silently lowered her head and drank her tea.
OK OK.
She wasn't even entitled to protection.
but.
Tao peeked half her head out from the open book, looking at Qin Meng and then at He Suining.
Suddenly, romance novels don't seem appealing anymore.
There's a couple right in front of me who could be witnesses to this; I wonder if they could develop into a couple.
He Suining smiled.
He took the tea and sipped it.
His eyes were fixed on Qin Meng with a mocking gaze, making Qin Meng feel uncomfortable.
Just as Qin Meng was wondering if he was being too demanding.
He Suining could no longer tolerate it.
She reached out and pinched Qin Meng's reddened earlobe, causing him to shudder and instinctively raise his hand to slap it away.
But reason pulled him back from his actions in an instant.
He really wanted to learn swordsmanship.
He could tell when they were by the lake.
He Suining's swordsmanship wasn't something she haphazardly acquired; she genuinely knew how to use it. Every move she made was light and ethereal, yet a faint killing intent permeated the air.
This is what Qin Meng has always wanted to pursue.
He wants revenge.
However, my uncle's family had supposedly moved to the upper district back then for some reason.
In case the officers and soldiers collude.
With his brute strength, can he really fight against a powerful enemy?
Not as a last resort.
He didn't want to reveal his identity as an Outcast.
Think so.
Qin Meng lowered his head, enduring the burning sensation on his face, his eyes lowered, looking very docile as he let her pinch his ears.
My face is getting hotter and hotter.
He was really not used to it, and felt like a million ants were crawling all over his body.
What a strange feeling.
"I can teach you."
As He Suining spoke, Qin Meng's eyes lit up and he looked up at her.
She withdrew her hand.
He picked up a pastry that tasted good and put it in his mouth, seemingly casually saying, "But you have to promise me that you won't recklessly kill someone just because you've learned it."
He Suining understands too well.
What's going on in the head of a young man?
It's nothing more than revenge.
Ask yourself.
If her parents, with whom she had a very close relationship, were killed, she would definitely seek revenge.
However, if Qin Meng were to indiscriminately go on a killing spree in the upper city, it would inevitably cause a great deal of trouble.
Qin Meng was taken aback.
Meeting He Suining's worried gaze, he awkwardly looked away.
He clenched his hands, which were resting on his knees.
He could sense that He Suining genuinely cared about him. She might not even know what he wanted to do by learning swordsmanship, but she could still sense some of it.
She did not stop him.
I just care about him.
Do you...like him that much?
Qin Meng's cold heart was trembling faintly, as if something was breaking through the soil.
in fact.
He Suining deserves to be liked by many people.
Even if he has some feelings for her, that's normal, isn't it?
Qin Meng realized what he was thinking and quickly shook his head.
He nodded at her again, "I understand."
Seeing that he was unusually obedient, He Suining smiled and said, "Okay, but once we get to the Upper City and settle down, I'll teach you. Right now, you need to master the basics."
Zamabu.
Qin Meng hadn't forgotten.
He was still thinking about the gift.
He was happy, and a smile appeared on his face, which made Tao unable to help but glance at him a couple of times.
that's it.
The carriage traveled along, stopping and starting frequently, without encountering any further incidents.
Tao and Qin Meng's relationship is not as hostile as before. They can chat occasionally, but most of the time He Suining is present, otherwise the two of them just stare at each other.
Qin Meng discovered a problem on the way—He Suining was a foodie.
Whenever she encountered a vendor, she would stop her carriage to buy vegetables and food.
As a result, the carriage was piled with snacks everywhere, both inside and on top, and even though Tao ate as much as she could, she couldn't finish them all.
This is especially true at mealtimes.
However, both Tao and He Suining are terrible cooks; their dishes are unappetizing unless they're a hodgepodge of ingredients.
Finally, Qin Meng couldn't bear to watch any longer and took the initiative to start cooking.
He was exposed to cooking by his mother from a very young age, and later he also developed a love for cooking, so his cooking is extremely delicious.
He Suining once praised his cooking skills as comparable to those of a master chef.
He was quite happy, so he cooked even more frequently.
As a result, he inexplicably became the cook along the way.
Because He Suining loves to eat, all three of them gained weight.
He and He Suining are doing well because they exercise regularly.
But Tao was lazy; she was either sleeping in the carriage or reading romance novels, which caused her face to become rounder and her figure to become noticeably plumper.
However, she didn't care much.
He Suining didn't mind either; she thought the chubby little thing was cute, so Tao continued to be lazy.
A month later.
Inside the carriage, Tao lifted the curtain of the window and looked out. "Are we almost there? There are houses nearby."
He Suining nodded. "It should be."
She stretched and said, "I've been riding in a horse-drawn carriage for a month, my butt is going to go numb."
The carriage suddenly stopped.
A woman's voice rang out from outside, "Miss He, there's a rest area up ahead, would you like to rest?"
"have a rest."
He Suining opened the carriage door and climbed out. Sure enough, she saw a number of merchants carrying goods in the distance, apparently intending to transport them to the Upper City.
There were also some carriages like them.
We never encountered another carriage as luxurious as Sister Qiu's along the way.
"Tao, take the ingredients off the top. I'll set up the pot and we're getting ready for lunch."
"okay."
He Suining and the other two got off the carriage.
People not far away noticed their car and glanced at it curiously.
All the people saw was a beautiful woman leading a cute girl with a round face down the street, and a boy whose face was also quite outstanding.
The summer breeze felt hot on my face.
The wind swept across the boy's handsome features; he exuded youthful charm, his long, jet-black hair swaying gently in the breeze. A long, gradient-colored headband was tied at the roots of his hair, swaying freely with his movements.
He had a fair complexion, a high nose bridge, long eyelashes, and dark pupils that looked unfathomable when he blinked.
His pale lips were slightly pursed into a straight line, complementing his excellent, cold jawline.
It seems to be telling others that he is not to be trifled with and has a cold personality.
"Oh dear."
The commoners couldn't help but exclaim, "They're all so good-looking! The girl is beautiful and the boy is handsome. If you didn't know, you'd think they were descendants of some nobleman."
"We can't say things like that carelessly. If the noble lords hear us, we'll be in big trouble."
There are also young men and women among the common people.
Upon seeing He Suining and Qin Meng, they couldn't help but blush and secretly glance at each other.
On the other hand, Tao, carefree, went to pick out ingredients and wash vegetables by the river, and disappeared early in the morning.
He Suining and Qin Meng, the two parties involved, heard their unvarnished words.
Qin Meng frowned slightly, but didn't react much.
As for He Suining...
He smiled with satisfaction.
As he passed by Qin Meng, he couldn't resist patting his bulging chest muscles. "Not bad, I've taken good care of you."
"..."
Qin Meng's tall and broad figure stiffened for a moment, and he stopped in his tracks, his fair face suddenly turning red.
Yes.
Actually, the biggest change in him wasn't his appearance, but that he took better care of himself than before. For example, He Suining would make sure he washed his hair every two days. Once, when he refused, she forced him to fall headfirst into the lake.
Bathing is something that doesn't need reminding; everyone does it once a day.
Boiling water is a hassle.
He originally thought that as a grown man, he could just wash himself in the lake.
However, He Suining thought that wouldn't work; all three of them needed to take a hot shower.
Change into clean clothes.
With fair skin and jet-black hair, she's not exactly pretty.
But the biggest change is in his physique.
Qin Mengguang used to be tall and had some muscle, but not much. He even looked rather thin from the outside.
Tao and He Suining had complained about each other in the cafeteria before.
But this month has passed.
He Suining fed Qin Meng a lot and trained him, and managed to transform him from a thin man into the person he is today.
He grew stronger.
Broad shoulders and narrow waist.
He Suining is taking the pot off the stove.
Looking up, I saw Qin Meng carrying the washed ingredients over to chop them. Because it was summer, his arms were partially exposed. They looked strong and powerful, every muscle as if the goddess Nuwa had carefully and solemnly sculpted them with her carving knife.
As he walked over, golden sunlight shone on his strong arms.
You can vaguely see the fine hairs on the muscles, which are tinged with a golden hue.
Qin Meng is not the type to have a lot of hair.
As He Suining thought this, she couldn't help but glance at his thigh.
He made a regretful "tsk" sound.
His lower body was fully covered, so you couldn't see whether he had hair or not.
Qin Meng walked over and squatted down next to He Suining, a surge of heat emanating from her.
She inexplicably felt hot.
Could this be the legendary hormones?
Thinking about it.
Qin Meng had already found a large rock, sat down next to her, and started chopping vegetables.
He Suining rested her chin on her hand and looked at him.
From his handsome face to his jet-black hair, the gaze finally settled on his headband fluttering in the wind. "Did you wash your hair?"
"..."
Qin Meng glanced at her helplessly.
There was a rare air of heroism between her brows, her clear eyes sparkled when she smiled, and the smile on her lips revealed a hint of unruliness.
He awkwardly looked away.
She pouted, "I'll wash it after I finish eating..."
Done.
Then she complained, "You're almost as old as my mother."
He vaguely remembered his little hands; even his mother wasn't this strict with them.
He Suining burst out laughing instead of getting angry when she heard his words.
Naturally, she reached out and touched his dark hair, running her hand all the way down to his head, finally grabbing his disheveled hair ribbon and holding it in her palm.
With a joking laugh, she said, "I don't mind if you call me 'Mom'."
It seems like someone in some other little world called her that too.
However, she only vaguely remembered that such a thing happened, but had no specific recollection of it.