The overlord of the gods is interrogating the alien female spy.

　They didn't arrive in the new city until sunset.

　"At this rate, it will take another thirteen or fifteen days to reach Baizhao. We need to find a way to increase our speed."

　Following Chen Lingxu's words, the Nine-Colored Deer pressed for more information.

　"Ah Xu, I've heard some merchants say that there's a four-wheeled vehicle that can travel without being pulled by pack animals. Is that true?"

　Upon hearing the Nine-Colored Deer's question, Xi, who was sipping her porridge nearby, also looked over.

　She had obviously heard about this, but it seemed that the Great Yan Dynasty had not introduced this technology. She had only heard about it and had never seen it.

　Although she disliked this ill-intentioned Qilin, since he was the Qilin Celestial Master, his information channels and knowledge far surpassed those of 'ordinary people' like her and the Nine-Colored Deer. There were some things she really had to hear from him.

　Xi then remembered that camera that was said to be one of a kind.

　That thing can take pictures, it looks pretty fun... I just don't know how to use it. That jerk, he's been keeping quiet about it, is he waiting for her to ask because she can't help it?

　After being glared at twice, Chen Lingxu glanced at Xi Longniang, who was pretending to eat her rice, and responded to the Nine-Colored Deer's question, still confused.

　“LuLu is right. Such vehicles do exist now. However, because Originium engines are not yet widely available, only the industrial platforms under the governments of various countries have the capability to manufacture Originium engines compatible with these vehicles. It will take another ten or twenty years before such vehicles completely replace pack animals.”

　"That's it."

　But how can he increase the car's speed?

　"I have a brilliant plan. We'll see tomorrow."

　"Okay."

　You're just bragging.

　Xi watched as the Nine-Colored Deer echoed the pretentious Qilin, rolled her eyes at him, and gave him a disdainful look.

　"Aren't you really going to rest with me today, Nine-Colored Deer?"

　After finishing her meal, seeing that her friend had once again chosen the Qilin instead of enjoying the scenery and resting with her in the painting, Xi's cheeks puffed up slightly in anger.

　"Xiao Xi, you saw it too, Ah Xu is like this..."

　"Alright, alright, don't tell me. Go tell your Ah Xu."

　Xi waved her hand and disappeared into the painting.

　"Just don't let beauty make you forget your principles, Nine-Colored Deer."

　"Huh? What nonsense are you talking about, Xiaoxi!"

　What about forgetting loyalty for the sake of beauty?

　The Nine-Colored Deer looked at Xi, who hurriedly pulled her head back, and after the helplessness on her face disappeared, only a little shyness remained.

　She glanced around the room; Chen Lingxu had taken Zao Tongzi out for a walk, and he hadn't heard what Xi had said.

　"Really..."

　Nine-Colored Deer sat on the edge of the bed, her mind automatically replaying the events of last night.

　"That's really amazing."

　No matter how she thought about it, she found it unbelievable.

　"But... how should I ask him?"

　Last night, because Xiaozaoqiu stayed at Xi's place, she had a chance to be alone with him. Since she's staying at the inn tonight, she guesses they'll do *that* kind of thing again.

　Doing that kind of thing...

　The nine-colored deer lifted her skirt slightly and looked at her feet.

　She couldn't even step on it with one foot...that kind of thing.

　She gestured between her legs and, seeing that it was already larger than her navel, Deer Bodhisattva couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement.

　"Miss Zao is really amazing."

　Nine-Colored Deer thought that if she had taken a solid hit from that blow, she would probably have collapsed and been unable to move. But the boy in green, who was even smaller than her, could not only withstand ordinary attacks, but even the Qilin's charged heavy blow had no effect on him.

　"There's still water. So much..."

　Her legs, her shoes, and her face were all covered in paint.

　Thinking about it this way, not only is the little boy powerful, but the Qilin is even more terrifyingly strong.

　"Can I hold on?"

　"Insist on what? Deer? Is the pack cart too bumpy?"

　Qilin, carrying a burnt-out shapeshifter, pushed open the door and entered. He then heard Nine-Colored Deer muttering to himself something like, "Wow, that's amazing. It's too exaggerated. Can he really keep going?"

　"No, nothing. I was just thinking about some things... What's wrong, Miss Zao?"

　Seeing her like this, the Nine-Colored Deer hurriedly came over to check her out.

　"It's nothing, she just played too hard and ran out of energy. She'll be lively and energetic again after a nap, so don't worry about her."

　Chen Lingxu kicked the straw mat aside, tossed the boy onto it, and went to drink his tea.

　"Really. Ah Xu, Miss Zao has worked very hard too, we can't treat her so rudely."

　Unable to bear seeing him so careless, the Nine-Colored Deer squatted down beside the unconscious Little Algae Ball, helped her tidy her clothes and body, and then brought a pillow to cushion her.

　But... looking at her flushed face and blissful expression, the Nine-Colored Deer belatedly realized why she had fainted.

　These two people... just finished a trip to Sangzhong.

　Ah Xu... is your addiction that strong?

　The nine-colored deer secretly glanced at the qilin who was constantly sipping tea.

　I couldn't resist even during the day...

　"Deer."

　As the nine-colored deer walked past...

　The Qilin's teacup and his hand reached out to the Nine-Colored Deer.

　"Ah Xu... what's wrong?"

　Suddenly she hugged him... Could it be that Miss Zao hadn't been able to quench his thirst yet?

　"The ground is so cold."

　"Ok?"

　Is the ground cold?

　Nine-Colored Deer followed the direction of his fingertips resting on the teacup and saw the bed.

　The ground is cold, so you don't want to sleep on the ground tonight, right?

　"Then let Ah Xu rest in the bed tonight. I'm going to find Xiao Xi."

　"Miss Xi should be resting by now, Lulu. With her health, I think the bumpy ride alone must have been too much for her. She's probably already asleep by now, so let's not disturb her."

　"Then what should we do? Hmm, do we still have straw mats?"

　The Nine-Colored Deer was perfectly aware of the Qilin's intentions; she didn't want him to succeed so easily... that would make her seem like a casual person as well.

　"Why does Lulu always think about making herself suffer?"

　Chen Lingxu looked at the little deer who was pulling at him but hadn't expected to suggest opening another room, and picked up his teacup to drink the last sip.

　"Then, why won't you let me go to see Xiaoxi, and you won't let me sleep on a straw mat? What exactly does A-Xu want?"

　"As for me... could it be a little troublesome for Lulu to share a bed with me?"

　Hmph, so your purpose has finally been revealed?

　Nine-Colored Deer sighed softly. Should she agree or not?

　"LuLu stared at me for so long today, and never let go of that Ganoderma lucidum. Doesn't LuLu want to know why a Ganoderma lucidum grew overnight?"

　Nine-Colored Deer kicked off her shoes and looked at the Qilin who was happily grabbing her foot and pressing it into the basin of water. She covered her face in shame.

　Chapter Fifty-Nine: Drizzling Rain

　The room was quiet.

　The Nine-Colored Deer felt the Qilin's arm gripping its waist with unwavering strength, pondering its own doubts.

　He said he would tell her how weeds could turn into Ganoderma lucidum, but even after an incense stick had burned out and he was lying in bed for a long time, the man only enjoyed the experience and showed no intention of revealing the secret.

　“A-Xu”.

　Unable to resist its curiosity, the Nine-Colored Deer took the initiative to ask.

　"What exactly is going on with that Ganoderma lucidum?"

　Chen Lingxu pulled her closer to his chest, rested his chin between the jade horns of the Deer Bodhisattva, and whispered to her.

　"I'm only telling Lulu about this. It involves a lot of complicated matters. Lulu, please don't tell everyone, or I'll turn into some kind of rare and exotic beast and be captured and bled and dismembered."

　"Huh? How could that be... I, I promise, I will never tell anyone."

　Is it really that serious?

　"That's good. Lulu, listen up."

　"I am no ordinary Qilin, but the reincarnation of the ancient sage Yuanshi Tianzun. I was born a true saint. If I urinate in the water, the fish that eat me will become dragons and Qilin; if I urinate in the mountains, the grass in the mountains will taste me and turn into Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng. The immortal servants will pick them and live long lives."

　If mere dirt and grime can have such miraculous effects, then the substances formed from the essence and blood within the body must be even more potent.

　"If a sick person eats it, it can cure all diseases; if a weak person eats it, he will have great strength. If a person eats it for a hundred days, he can gain a hundred years of lifespan."

　The Nine-Colored Deer was completely bewildered by his words.

　What, what are all these...?

　But if eating such things can lead to good health, longevity, and freedom from illness and disaster... then in his eyes, isn't her grand ambition just the same as Xiaoyan's?

　"LuLu? LuLu?"

　"Ah...no, it's nothing. Ah Xu, I'm just...so surprised."

　The Nine-Colored Deer repeated what he had said, and then realized the most important piece of information.

　"Ah Xu, you just said...who are you the reincarnation of?"

　"Yuanshi Tianzun. Hmm, should I recite all his titles?"

　"No, no, that's too long."

　There's not enough room for so many people to lie down on the bed.

　This is even more astonishing than his physical condition.

　Having lived in the Great Yan for so long, the Nine-Colored Deer naturally knew what those four words meant.

　The highest authority of magic in Yan Kingdom, the Qilin Celestial Master, and even the source of the Celestial Master lineage, the True Dragon, must first pay homage to the Primordial Celestial Venerable, then to Heaven and Earth, and finally to their ancestors every year.

　If this gets out... Nine-Colored Deer doesn't know if anyone will harm him, but he will definitely rise to become the most powerful person in Yan Kingdom.

　"Really? No, don't lie to me."

　The person behind her hugged her even tighter, his hands gripping hers tightly, his breath falling from his forehead onto the tip of her nose, bringing a ticklish sensation.

　"Why would I lie to Lulu? Lulu, don't tell anyone this secret."

　"Um... I won't tell."

　Nine-Colored Deer thought about all the things that had happened to him these past few days.

　They were not surprised at all by her changes or even by the world depicted in Xi's paintings, and they had never seen those physiological changes before...

　This is probably true.

　Then, the Nine-Colored Deer realized that such a shocking secret had been casually revealed to her.

　“A-Xu”.

　"Ok?"

　"Why did you just tell me that?"

　What does Lulu think?

　Feeling the light kiss he left on her hair, the conversation instantly flooded Nine-Colored Deer's mind.