Scourge Messenger

Chapter 138 You actually want to be my sister-in-law

As darkness fell, the pharmacist and his companions began to camp.

Bunny Girl can travel overnight, but the three of them, master and servants, obviously don't have that ability. Moreover, since Wu Qiu and Shi Dong are both ordinary people, theoretically, Bunny Girl's travel speed is far slower than traveling alone.

But since it's 'theoretically', it means that forming a team is more beneficial than harmful to Yan Qing. The reason is simple: Yan Qing also needs to sleep, and he can't travel at night.

If the journey is slow during the day, so be it. Anyway, Yan Qing entrusts the Bunny Girls to them, and then he switches to Jiang Shi or Rat Monk's alt account to do other dungeons, which is equivalent to skipping the meaningless journey.

Actually, Yan Qing was somewhat interested a couple of days ago, since bandits would randomly spawn on the road, and the scenery outside was also attractive to him, a guard in a thief's den who never saw the light of day.

But Yan Qing soon grew tired of the tedious and lengthy journey.

This reminded him of his experience playing another MMORPG, where he had to constantly run around to quest points, talk to people, and load maps to progress through the main storyline—it was practically like being in prison. It was precisely because of this unbearable gaming experience that Yan Qing completely switched to single-player games, and even after graduating and joining an online game company, he had absolutely no interest in online games.

However, skipping over it doesn't mean ignoring it. For example, Yan Qing received a message when a pack of gray wolves blocked her way in the afternoon, but by the time Yan Qing switched accounts and went there, the pack of wolves had already been killed by the pharmacist, who even skinned and bled them and carried them on her back. At that time, Yan Qing was a little confused, wondering if they wanted to sell them? But there didn't seem to be any merchants around who could buy wolf meat and wolf skin.

It wasn't until Yan Qing returned after dinner that she understood their intentions: the wolf meat was sizzling and dripping oil on the burning fire, all three wolves were roasted, and one of them was reduced to a skeleton.

Wu Qiu Shi Dong seemed to have eaten her fill, but Yao Shi Yuan was still eating meat in large mouthfuls; the third-level messenger really ate a lot.

When the bunny girl started moving, they immediately looked over. Wu Qiu came over and asked with concern, "Are you too tired, heroine? We called you for dinner just now, but you didn't respond at all, it seemed like you were asleep..."

To avoid talking to others, in Yan Qing's automatic evolution settings, the bunny girl will activate the action 'close her eyes to rest' if she remains still for more than 30 seconds.

Yan Qing looked at the log and found that they had called out to Bunny Girl many times. Shi Dong had suggested shaking Bunny Girl directly, but the pharmacist said that the little girl might have to sleep for special reasons. She had seen Bunny Girl take the opportunity to sleep many times in the afternoon, so they should not disturb her now and let Bunny Girl have a good sleep.

Unexpectedly, they didn't find the Bunny Girl aloof at all; instead, they actively came up with many reasons for her. Yan Qing felt it was necessary to explain a few things.

"My brother fed me a pill that makes me sleepy when I'm bored," the bunny girl said. "If I ignore you guys from now on, it's not because of my personality, I'm just so bored I fall asleep."

Wu Qiu smiled, without saying whether she believed him or not, and instead brought over a plate of roasted wolf meat. The plate was made of tree bark, and the meat on it seemed to be the best and tenderest parts, and it had already been cut into very easy-to-eat small pieces.

"Come and have dinner. Try this. If it gets cold, I'll heat it up a bit over a stone."

She handed the plate and knife to Bunny Girl, but Bunny Girl didn't take them. Instead, she looked at them and asked, "Is wolf meat delicious?"

"It's not good," said the pharmacist, gnawing on a roasted wolf leg. "The meat is tough, the blood wasn't drained properly, and we don't have any spices, so it tastes earthy... but it's still better than eating wild fruit."

"Have you all eaten?"

Wu Qiu seemed to have misunderstood something and quickly nodded, "Shi Dong and I ate our fill while you were asleep, so please don't be shy. You and Miss are messengers, so you should eat more to maintain your energy."

"I'm full too." The pharmacist clapped his hands, stood up, picked up the water jug, and took a big gulp. "There's still a wolf here. If you think that's not enough, I can go hunting now."

Although she embarked on her escape hastily, Yakushi was, after all, a third-tier messenger, so she wouldn't go hungry in the wild, but it was also unlikely she would eat anything particularly good.
"Are you really full?"

"I'm really full."

"Are you really, really full?"

Suddenly, a fragrant roast chicken appeared in the bunny girl's hand, its aroma filling the air and making the three of them take a deep breath.

They watched as Bunny Girl twisted off a chicken leg and started gnawing on it, her mouth dripping with oil, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

The pharmacist couldn't help but ask, "Where did you get this roast chicken?"

"My brother's afraid I'll starve, so he stuffs lots of food into my storage every day," said Bunny Girl. "Come on, let's eat together, I still have plenty."

Stuffing food in there?
every day?

Although it sounds incredible, the steaming hot roast chicken cannot be faked; how could it be so tender if it wasn't freshly made?

But is there any token in this world that can transmit supplies over long distances? Wu Qiu Shi Dong looked at Yao Shi Yuan, who also looked bewildered.

They were initially skeptical of the bunny girl's claim of having a brother, but after seeing the roast chicken, they were mostly convinced. Shi Dong asked curiously, "Where is your brother now?"

"Hiding somewhere no one can find him, just loafing around and waiting to die." Bunny Girl sighed, "He's really so irresponsible." "Do you really have the right to say that?" the three of them thought to themselves.

"Do you have any more roast chicken?" the pharmacist suddenly asked.

The bunny girl nodded and took out another roast chicken. The pharmacist cut the chicken in half and handed one half to Wu Qiu and Shi Dong. "Eat up. Wolf meat has no salt or oil. Eating this will help you replenish your salt."

Wu Qiu quickly waved her hand: "No need, Miss, we're already full—"

"Don't refuse. It's still a day's journey to Shudao Mountain. We'll definitely have Bunny Girl's food for breakfast and lunch tomorrow. Aren't you going to eat it too? I have no interest in wolf meat." Pharmacist Yuan turned to look at Bunny Girl: "Saying too many polite things is tiring. Thanks."

"Big sister, I like you." The bunny girl said bluntly, "My brother once said that being able to accept other people's kindness is also a kind of confidence, and you are a very confident person."

"Rather than saying I'm confident, I'd say I can guarantee I'll repay you tenfold in the future."

The pharmacist sat down and munched on a chicken leg, showing none of the dignified elegance she usually displayed as a noblewoman; instead, she exuded an inexplicable natural ease and nonchalance.
"Wu Qiu and Shi Dong are also very good people. They just don't know how to repay your kindness because you have already helped them too much... Kindness is like a debt. No one likes to be in debt. For them, accepting your food is like adding another debt on top of a debt that they can't repay. It will make them feel very uncomfortable."

Wu Qiu seemed to want to explain something, but when the pharmacist glanced at her, she shut her mouth.

"That's why I said I would repay it, because I can afford it. For me, kindness is not a debt, but a way to connect with a genius like you," said Pharmacist Yuan. "I am very honored to owe a debt to a future Foundation Establishment expert."

"Hmph, my brother praises me like that when he asks me for favors." Bunny Girl was very satisfied: "I thought you were the kind of person who wouldn't try to please others."

"I do know how to flatter others, but most people aren't worth my flattery." Yaoshi Yuan paused. "I used to be the daughter of Yaoshi Moke, the Duke of Jin, and the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in Chang'an. For the past ten years or so, my father held great power, and I myself am exceptionally intelligent. From childhood to adulthood, there have been very few people I could admire; all I see are sycophants."

"The only consolation is that although half of the Embroidered Uniform Guards betrayed me, there were still loyal people who rushed over to deliver the news overnight, which allowed me to escape the military town before the siege. But many more people were opportunists. Seeing the fall of the Duke of Jin's mansion, they immediately took advantage of the situation and even used the pretense of helping us to ambush us, wishing they could capture me, the daughter of the Duke of Jin, as a stepping stone to their own wealth and glory... The world is so cold and heartless."

As she spoke, her voice became filled with sorrow, turning into a long sigh in the forest.

"Miss..." Wu Qiu and Shi Dong felt something and couldn't help but call out softly.

"But perhaps it is precisely because of the hardships along the way that I was able to meet you." The Pharmacist looked at the Bunny Girl with bright eyes and said, "You are quick to help those in need, possess exceptional talent and intelligence, noble character, and outstanding appearance... Bunny Girl, we hit it off immediately, shall we become sisters?"

what! ?

Wu Qiu and Shi Dong were dumbfounded, their gazes shifting between Yao Shi Yuan and the Bunny Girl before they finally realized—the young lady was trying to abduct the child!
That's true. Although Bunny Girl seems a bit odd, her talent, character, and fighting skills are impeccable. Plus, her family can provide her with legendary artifacts, so her family background is at least comparable to that of a pillar of the state.

When a young lady sees such a naive and clueless talent, it's like a lecherous wolf meeting a beautiful girl—how could she not be tempted?
"What!" Bunny Girl exclaimed in shock. "You actually want to be my sister-in-law?!"

"...No, no, no, I just want to become sworn sisters with you." Pharmacist Yuan quickly explained. Although she was quite curious about Bunny Girl's brother, she had no intention of making such a big sacrifice: "Though not sisters, we're as close as sisters!"

"Wait a minute, let me check if my brother wrote anything about this." The bunny girl turned around, pulled out a handbook a moment later, flipped through it, and then exclaimed, "Found it!"

She turned around and showed everyone that page from the manual:
If you wish to form a fraternal bond with someone, as the elder brother, I will not interfere, but you will need your sister-in-law's consent.

This older brother is quite nice; he knows not to interfere in his sister's relationships... Pharmacist Yuan asked expectantly, "Then can you ask your sister-in-law?"

"That's the problem." Bunny Girl waved her hand: "I don't have a sister-in-law."

The pharmacist was taken aback: "Then..."

"In other words, I can't form a sworn brotherhood with anyone before my brother gets married," the bunny girl said with a look of regret.

The first attempt to win her over failed, but Yaoshi didn't give up. In her opinion, the bunny girl was at a rebellious age, and with no family around to supervise her, how could she possibly follow her brother's rules forever? As long as she spent enough time with her, she would eventually win this little sister over!
The pharmacist suddenly remembered something: "Sister, what brings you to the Shu Road Mountains?"

Wu Qiushi couldn't help but glance at Yaoshi Yuan—they hadn't even sworn brotherhood yet, and you're already calling her "sister"? It's just like a lecherous man who's been rejected by a young lady, yet he's already talking about taking advantage.

"My brother said there's a Foundation Establishment Messenger lineage in Shu Mountain, and no one has inherited it for many years. If I could inherit it, I'd definitely be famous throughout the world!" said the bunny girl. "In novels, this kind of lineage is just waiting for a protagonist like me to inherit it!"

"Then you're probably going to be disappointed, little sister."

"Why? Doesn't the Shu Road Mountain have any traditions?"

"The legacy remains, but the one who inherits Si Wuxie's legacy cannot be you," Yaoshi Yuan raised an eyebrow, his voice filled with arrogance: "Because I've come too!"

(End of this chapter)