Black Book

Chapter 291 You are always so superior!
"Master!"

The old servant who was cleaning the courtyard saw Li Lin and greeted him respectfully.

Looking at the old servant's rosy face, Zhu Haomiao nodded gently.

"Uncle Liu, you look good today."

Hearing this, Uncle Liu smiled brightly: "Thanks to the immortal soup that the young master gave me last night, after drinking it, my waist and legs don't ache anymore, my whole body is warm, and I even have energy to work!"

"Well, the medicinal effect of [Qilin Soup] is mild and long-lasting. If you move more these days, you can better absorb the medicinal power."

Hearing this, Liu Bo was even more grateful.

After exchanging a few casual greetings, Zhu Haomiao continued to walk out. The servants he met along the way were all radiant and rosy-cheeked, and greeted him excitedly and gratefully.

Everyone responded with a smile, until they walked out of the [Pingyang Marquis' Mansion], Zhu Haomiao let out a long sigh.

The working people in ancient times were really simple and honest. They were grateful for such a small favor...

That spoonful of [Qilin Soup] was not enough for Diao to take a few bites...

A pair of eyes filled with sincere gratitude appeared in his mind, and Zhu Haomiao felt a sense of guilt for no apparent reason.

Those who can stay in the mansion and share the hardships are all old servants with whom we have deep feelings...

From now on, I will keep a pot of [Qilin Soup] aside and give it to them as a treat every now and then!
Just as he made up his mind, Zhu Haomiao's mind moved and he raised his eyebrows in surprise.

[Black Book]: Dao Heart +1
Is this okay? !
Touching his chest, Zhu Haomiao frowned slightly, and it took a long time before his brows relaxed.

[Dao Heart] This thing is really amazing. Flowers may not bloom even if you try to plant them, but willows may grow into a shade if you plant them accidentally.

With a light sigh, Zhu Haomiao strode towards the [Royal Martial Academy].

………………

"Li Qing, what delicious food do you have today?"

Inside the Sutra Library, Zhao Nuo sat on a chair, his two short legs that couldn't reach the ground swinging happily, looking at the young man with anticipation on his face.

Now, the happiest and most relaxing time of her day is when she has dinner with Li Lin.

Without the annoying etiquette officer nagging her and without having to act like a princess, she could enjoy delicious food as she pleased, play with Diao Chan, complain about palace secrets without any scruples, and relieve herself of the pressure in her heart.

The only thing that made her unhappy was that Li Lin focused most of his attention on the secret book. He always responded to her words perfunctorily. Only occasionally when he was in a good mood would he pat her on the head and say a few words of encouragement like coaxing a child.

It was as if she was not a princess, but a pet puppy wagging its tail and begging for love!
Thinking of this, Zhao Nuo felt both indignant and relieved.

She hated Li Lin's arrogance and the fact that he didn't care about her at all, but she was also afraid that Li Lin would approach her with ulterior motives.

On the other side, without noticing the little Lolita's complex and contradictory emotions, Zhu Haomiao shifted his eyes away from the secret book in his hand and smiled.

"We have something good today."

As he spoke, the young man took out the cutlery and poured her a bowl of meat soup that emitted a translucent glow.

"grumble!"

Diao Chan, who followed suit, jumped up and down as if he had been given an injection of chicken blood, and was so excited that it seemed as if he had endless energy.

Zhu Haomiao: “…………”

No more nosebleeds, but chicken blood injections, right? !

Ignoring the big rat that was parkouring crazily on his body, the boy handed Zhao Nuo a spoon and looked at her expectantly.

"Taste it."

Gollum~
Zhao Nuo, whose appetite had already been aroused by the delicious aroma of meat, swallowed his saliva and anxiously scooped a spoonful of the steaming meat soup into his mouth. He was immediately breathed out due to the scalding sensation.

But even though his little face turned red from the burn, Zhao Nuo was reluctant to spit it out. After a while of laughter, he smacked his lips in ecstasy and slowly swallowed it.

"Woo~"

Holding his little face, Zhao Nuo whimpered adorably like a kitten and twisted his body with happiness, like a caterpillar pupa.

On the other side, looking at pet No. 2 who was so happy with the food, Zhu Haomiao felt satisfied with feeding the small animal, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Is it tasty?"

"Delicious!" Zhao Nuo couldn't wait to scoop spoonfuls of the meat soup into his mouth. After he finished the whole bowl, he licked his lips and asked in surprise.

"Li Qing, is this [Qilin Soup]?"

"Ah."

“Why is it glowing?”

"Why does it taste completely different from what I ate in the palace?"

"It's several times more potent. I feel warm all over..."

Hearing the curious baby's question, Zhu Haomiao shifted his gaze back to the secret book and sneered nonchalantly.

“I certainly do it differently.”

Zhao Nuo: “…………”

Again!
The inadvertent arrogance of "I am different from ordinary people", the self-evident disdain for explanation...

Zhao Nuo couldn't help but pout and glared at the boy indignantly.

Zhao Nuo's innate special sense made him know that the boy in front of him was not pretending.

He doesn't just look down on himself, he looks down on everyone equally, even the whole world!
Many times, he was sitting right in front of him.

But he gives people the feeling that he is in a higher dimension, looking down on the world with interest and joking.

It’s like… observing a group of ants!
Noticing Zhao Nuo's eyes filled with complicated emotions, Zhu Haomiao smiled and pursed his lips.

"what happened?"

"Humph! Li Qing, you are too arrogant!"

"what?"

Touching his cheek, Zhu Haomiao asked himself, he had suppressed his arrogance deep into the ocean of consciousness, so why could it still be seen?
As if seeing Li Lin's confusion, Zhao Nuo pursed his lips and snorted coldly.

"Others may not be able to see it, but I know clearly that you are arrogant and look down on everyone!"

"Including me! You don't even take me seriously!"

Listening to the little girl's complaints, Zhu Haomiao blinked his eyes, and after a long time he touched her head helplessly.

"I'm sorry, I'll try to be more restrained in the future so you won't notice it."

"........."

Zhao Nuo's face turned red after being choked by these words. He opened his mouth to speak, but didn't know what to say. After a long while, he finally let out a fierce and dry howl.

"It's like this again! You're always so high and mighty!!"

Zhao Nuo jumped off the chair and walked out angrily, but was stopped by a sentence before he reached the door.

"There's also [Qilin Soup], aren't you going to drink it?"

His steps suddenly froze, and Zhao Nuo stood there, struggling between his inner thoughts and his desires. Finally, he turned around with gritted teeth.

“I want to drink!”

"That's called brother."

"elder brother!"

………………

After feeding pet No. 2, Zhu Haomiao came to Lechangfang leisurely. Before he reached the gate of the Anti-Theft Bureau, the two constables on duty excitedly saluted him with their fists.

"grown ups!"

Zhu Haomiao glanced at them strangely. If their attitude towards him before was awe mixed with a hint of admiration.

Now that is almost fanatical worship!
Zhu Haomiao's eyes moved, and he suddenly understood something, and nodded in response with a smile.

"Ah."

(End of this chapter)