I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 173 Like it?

Xie Yuan's mouth twitched when he heard this, and he shook his head repeatedly:

"No, no, that's not the case."

This secret marriage sounds ridiculous.

Situ Qin said, "Oh!" and stared at him.

"Really? Being hunted by powerful enemies, young men and women were trapped in desperate situations, but they supported each other and made a promise to never leave each other and to stay together through life and death. They even worshipped heaven and earth in caves, entered caves...worshipped heaven and earth, etc. There are so many stories like this!"

Xie Yuan smiled awkwardly but politely:
"Miss Qin, the storybook you're reading is too outdated. It must be written by a third-rate writer."

There are many storybooks in Situ Qin's study, which is her hobby to kill time.

Situ Qin snorted and looked at Xie Yuan. Seeing that he didn't seem to be lying, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief and teased with a half-smile:

"It seems that both Captain Xie and Miss Mu are quite reserved!"

Seeing Xie Yuan sweating and under great pressure, Situ Qin stopped teasing and embarrassed him. He just calmed down and said seriously:

"If you and her are clear about your feelings, I won't be able to play with you anymore."

"what?"

Xie Yuan opened his mouth slightly and looked at Situ Qin.

There seems to be some deep meaning in what he said.

Situ Qin's pretty face turned red when he looked at her, and she quickly explained:

"I mean, we are naturally fair and honest friends. But if you are engaged to another woman, we are men and women, after all, and we must keep our distance, which is etiquette."

"Oh, so... Miss Qin has a point."

Xie Yuan came back to his senses and agreed with her.

So that's what it means. Situ Qin is lively and generous, and she is always very sensible. She seems to be casual, but in fact she still has the rules of a lady from a noble family.

Seeing Xie Yuan nod straightforwardly, Situ Qin felt inexplicably unhappy and pouted:

"It seems that Chief Xie doesn't really care whether I'm your friend or not."

Xie Yuan was stunned for a moment, looking at Situ Qin's dissatisfied expression, he quickly said:
"No way! Miss Qin is a friend I cherish very much, and this is not an empty statement."

After hearing this, Situ Qin's expression brightened and he smiled again:
"That's more like it! After you became a wanted criminal, you didn't forget to write me a letter to explain everything, and you weren't afraid of exposing your whereabouts! Since you trust me so much, it seems that you really treat me as a friend, so I will believe you! Humph, otherwise, I won't pay any attention to you! By the way..."

She turned to her pile of luggage, rummaged around for a while, and pulled out a large axe, which was Zhan Yue.

Situ Qin took the Zan Yue and handed it to Xie Yuan, saying:
"Thank you, Escort Captain. Do you have any problem with the gift I gave you? You threw it on the ground again!"

She stuffed it into Xie Yuan's hand and hummed:

"If this happens again, I'll be really angry! Take it!"

Xie Yuan looked at the cold Moon-Cutting Axe and suddenly realized that it had been taken away by Situ Qin.

He cupped his hands and said:

"So it was Miss Qin who had it. I went back and looked for it for three days and three nights, dug the ground three feet deep, and searched everywhere, but I couldn't find it. I was so sad when I came back..."

"Stop bragging! Hahaha..."

Situ Qin laughed out loud at his exaggerated statement and said with pursed lips:

"Forget it, I'm not really angry. I know it's inconvenient for you to move around with this. Well, you're hiding your identity in this sword sect, isn't it also inconvenient to carry it?"

Situ Qin said thoughtfully.

Xie Yuan waved his hand:
"It's okay. I have a place to store things in Yunshan Town at the foot of the mountain. I'll put them down later."

"Looking at your preparations, someone who doesn't know you would think you are a spy plotting against the Yunshan Sword Sect!"

Situ Qin smiled.

Xie Yuan maintained a polite smile, and it was not wrong to say so.

Situ Qin searched through the luggage again, took out a porcelain bottle, and handed it to Xie Yuan:

"Here, here are three Blood Dragon Pills. I thought you should be careful here and it's not easy to get resources, so I brought you these pills. They should be enough for you to use until you reach the Qi and Blood Transformation Stage."

Xie Yuan looked at the porcelain bottle, was stunned for a moment, and waved his hand quickly:

"Miss Qin, how can this be done? No merit, no reward, let alone such a precious elixir."

The Blood Dragon Pill is extremely famous and plays a huge role in nourishing blood. Even a fourth-level martial artist with insufficient aptitude can try to break through the blood and qi transformation realm with it. It is extremely precious and can be said to be a treasure for external martial artists. Its value is greater than many elixirs of the blood and qi transformation realm.

This bottle contains three Blood Dragon Pills, which are worth an inestimable amount of money. If it were put out there, countless warriors would be jealous and go crazy.

Situ Qin curled her lips and waved her hand impatiently:

"Alright, alright, I know you're going to say those pedantic words again. But we're not just casual friends anymore. I just want to give it to you, so just keep it! Hurry up and improve your strength, so that we can go out together to explore and find secrets, and do good deeds! Otherwise, if a random enemy comes one day and drives you away again, I won't be able to find you!"

Xie Yuan couldn't refuse after hearing this, so he stretched out his hand and said with a smile:
"I didn't really want to refuse. I actually wanted to ask Miss Qin if she had any more. I'm afraid three pills won't be enough to fill my stomach."

Situ Qin was stunned and glared at him:
"You're so beautiful! Three pills are not enough. Blood Dragon Pills are not that easy to find. Well, I don't have the Blood Dragon Pill, but let me see the others..."

Seeing that Situ Qin was about to take it again, Xie Yuan quickly stopped her and said with a smile:

"Kidding."

He carefully put away the porcelain bottle and said,
"I accept Miss Qin's kindness. Between friends, there is no need to say thank you. If you need anything in the future, just let me know. We will meet again no matter where we are."

With Xie Yuan's physical talent, a breakthrough is not impossible without the Blood Dragon Pill. Deng Wan's generous banknotes also allow him to secretly purchase spiritual medicines at the foot of the mountain and distribute them himself. However, these three Blood Dragon Pills can still greatly accelerate his practice, and a breakthrough in Qi and blood transformation is just around the corner.

However, for Xie Yuan, what is more important is Situ Qin's care for him, which is much more precious than these panaceas.

Situ Qin pursed her lips slightly and rolled her eyes:
"Why are you so serious? Don't worry, I will definitely need you in the future to thank the escort leader!"

"welcome any time."

Xie Yuan said with a smile.

The two of them immediately drank tea and chatted with the various snacks that Situ Qin brought. It must be said that Situ Qin's luggage included a variety of things, including food and snacks. Of course, Xie Yuan, who knew her background, was not surprised by the pomp. In terms of status, she was a princess more noble than a princess. There were many princesses, but she was unique. No matter how grand the pomp was, it was nothing. What's more, she could carry more food and drinks by herself, not to mention the protection of the master.

Li Tai did not stay with Situ Qin this time, so Xie Yuan knew that this inconspicuous housekeeper who always wore a veil and spoke little must also be a master.

The Yunshan Mountain was shrouded in mist and clouds, with strange peaks and rocks, and there were many beautiful sights worth seeing. Although Xie Yuan had not been here for long, he still knew much more than Situ Qin. He explained a few places to her, which aroused her interest, and they agreed to go back and visit. The two chatted as they always did. After half a day, the unfamiliarity of not seeing each other for a long time disappeared, and the resentment in Situ Qin's heart gradually dissipated.

After drinking a pot of tea and taking a break from talking, Situ Qin finished tuning his guqin. With a light press, the clear sound of the guqin like spring water floated in the quiet courtyard between the two peaks.

Looking at the fragrant flowers and plants by the window, the misty clouds outside the cliff, and the sound of springs in the distance accompanying the sound of the piano, Xie Yuan felt his heart calm down in this guesthouse halfway up the mountain.

"Miss Qin, you take a rest. I will take my leave now."

After the song was over, Xie Yuan savored it for a long time. Seeing that it was getting late, he stood up and said goodbye.

After Xie Yuan left, Situ Qin sat in front of the piano, unconsciously fiddling with the strings, producing intermittent single notes.

She looked inexplicably melancholy and sighed softly.

"Miss, since you have found the man on the mountain and confirmed that he is safe, why are you so worried?"

The housekeeper who had been missing for a long time suddenly appeared in the room and asked Situ Qin in a soft voice.

Situ Qin was used to it and said sullenly:
"It seems that the relationship between Chief Xie and Miss Mu is a little unusual..."

"So what if it's unusual?"

The housekeeper asked quietly.

"Well, it doesn't seem to be a big deal... I just feel uncomfortable. I feel like a friend has been taken away."

Situ Qin said hesitantly.

The housekeeper stared at her with deep eyes and asked pointedly:
"The young lady likes Xie Escort."

"What? No, that's not the case! I can't say I like him, I just admire him. He's very pleasing to the eye, and it's fun to chat with him. We get along well. I just wanted to hang out with him after not seeing him for a long time, that's all..."

Situ Qin blushed and retorted subconsciously, speaking very quickly.

But as he spoke further, his voice became quieter and quieter.

The housekeeper shook his head, thinking, isn't this love? At least it's the beginning of love.

And you do much more than what you say.

"Anyway, I can't say I like him! But he is indeed a good person. If we spend more time together, maybe I will like him! But suddenly something went wrong and Mu Chaoyun showed up."

Situ Qin was silent for a while, then suddenly sighed:
"He's already a master at such a young age. He's really outstanding. His family background is not bad. I guess his talent and appearance are also top-notch. He also has a miserable life. I feel pity for him. I get along with him day and night, and have been through hardships together. I can even teach him martial arts..."

Situ Qin became less and less confident as she spoke, pouting in frustration:
"It was obviously me who met him first..."

The housekeeper looked at Situ Qin's depressed look and a trace of pity appeared in her eyes.

She said calmly:

"But Miss has much more advantages than Mu Chaoyun."

"Advantage?"

Situ Qin was stunned for a moment. After all the calculations she had just made, she felt that she was already at a disadvantage.

"Yes, Miss, do you know what it is?"

the housekeeper asked.

Situ Qin tilted her head, thought for a while, and asked tentatively:

"Age? I'm much younger than her! Ha, old woman..."

The housekeeper fell silent for a while before she said:

"This is indeed a huge advantage. But the most important thing is not this."

"What is it? Aunt Hong, please teach me!"

Situ Qin's big eyes suddenly lit up and she stared at the housekeeper expectantly.

Aunt Hong adjusted her hair and said calmly:
"The biggest advantage is that the young lady is right beside Captain Xie right now, while Mu Chaoyun is far away."

After hearing this, Situ Qin's eyes slowly widened.

Aunt Hong said slowly:
"He and Mu Chaoyun only have a little bit of friendship in the past, and their friendship is not necessarily that deep, not as deep as the friendship between you and him, young lady.

"Since we are on the same line, one person is always by my side, and the other person is at the end of the world, then with your charm, it won't be long before Captain Xie even forgets Mu Chaoyun's name."

Situ Qin nodded repeatedly and was refreshed, but then he hesitated and whispered:
"I don't think Chief Xie is such a heartless person... Besides, Mu Chaoyun is a master, he is very knowledgeable. If he teaches me martial arts, I, I don't think I can beat him for the time being."

"Miss, you just don't practice hard enough. Otherwise, with your talent, it wouldn't be difficult for you to become a Grandmaster in a few years. It's not that you can't compare to her, you're just younger, which is an advantage."

"Yes, yes, I'm just young, that's an advantage!"

Situ Qin's little head kept nodding like a chicken pecking at rice. With her parents' martial arts talents, if they gave birth to a fool, they would still be a genius fool. What's more, Situ Qin was not stupid at all. She completely inherited her parents' talents. Practicing martial arts was never a problem for her. It was as easy as eating snacks.

"As for your vision, you are no worse than anyone else. As for teaching martial arts, that's even easier. Chief Xie is not as strong as you, even if he catches up, you still have Li Tai and I to help you. What's a newly promoted master?"

Aunt Hong said slowly:
"Another thing is that Mu Chaoyun is alone and can't take care of himself. He can't help Chief Xie much. Miss, you have a big family and a lot of power. If you show some favor to Xie Yuan, it will help him rise to the top. This Blood Dragon Pill is a good thing to bring. Show more of your strength. If Xie Yuan is a smart man, he will know how to choose. In addition, with your looks and talent, he can't escape your control. After a while, he will be completely devoted to you."

Situ Qin smiled happily when she heard this, although she felt that what Auntie Hong said later was not right. Leader Xie was not that kind of person, and she was not trying to bribe him!

But it does not hinder the guiding idea, she is worthy of being Aunt Hong.

Aunt Hong was the singer rescued by my father. She was extremely talented and later became my father's top spy. She knew men very well, so what she said could not be wrong.

As for the misunderstanding of Captain Xie, there is no need to refute it.

Aunt Hong saw that Situ Qin had listened carefully, but also seemed to have not listened carefully, so she said quietly:

"Men, after all, cannot resist temptation, especially when it is within easy reach. Miss, remember this."

(End of this chapter)