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Sun high in the sky.
The breeze by West Lake carried a warmth that was intoxicating.
But at this moment, Gu Liufeng felt a bit of a headache.
Because ever since breakfast, even though Jing Ni had gone to tidy up the house, Huang Rong, this little tag-along, had been constantly clinging to his back, impossible to shake off.
"Compensation! There must be compensation!"
Huang Rong, hands behind her back, stood like a little tiger demanding payment, blocking Gu Liufeng's lounge chair, obstructing his view of the sun.
Her pretty face, though bearing dark circles, was still bright and moving, emblazoned with the words "I'm unhappy, come coax me."
"Gu Liufeng! Do you know how much damage that broken book caused to this young lady's innocent little heart last night?"
Huang Rong accused him righteously. Just thinking of those embarrassing scenes she saw last night, and then the hour she inexplicably spent eavesdropping, made her feel like her pure soul had been polluted.
"Now, every time I close my eyes, my mind is full of... full of that messy stuff!"
"If you don't compensate me, I'll... I'll go tell Sister Jing Ni that you had several lovers before! I'll cause trouble in your backyard!"
Gu Liufeng lay in his chair, looking at the little girl brandishing her claws in front of him, and smiled helplessly.
How was this "harmed"? She clearly wanted to seize the opportunity to extort him.
"Alright, alright, compensation, compensation."
Gu Liufeng sat up, reached out and flicked Huang Rong's perky nose.
"You girl, you're trying to extort me now. Tell me, what do you want? A feast from Zuìyuè Lou? Or new clothes from Jǐnxiù Zhuang?"
"How vulgar!"
Huang Rong pouted, her big eyes rolling. She extended a fair and tender small hand towards Gu Liufeng.
"Does this young lady look like someone who lacks food and clothing? I want... I want something special! Something that can make me stronger!"
Speaking of this, Huang Rong mumbled somewhat dejectedly:
"Hmph, you're a perverted monster, so that's one thing. But even Sister Jing Ni is so strong, and I... am still hovering in the early Innate stage. If I go out into the martial world with you two later, won't I just be a burden?"
So that was it.
Gu Liufeng suddenly understood. Although this girl usually seemed carefree and playful, neglecting her martial arts training, after witnessing his and Jing Ni's strength, she finally felt a sense of crisis.
After all, she was the daughter of the Peach Blossom Island Master; her spirit was high.
"Want to become stronger? That's easy."
Gu Liufeng smiled mysteriously, then pretended to be profound as he pulled out two exquisite small jade bottles from his embrace.
Uncorking the bottles, a refreshing medicinal fragrance instantly permeated the entire courtyard.
Just a sniff made one feel thoroughly comfortable, as if the True Qi in one's body had become a few points more active.
"This is..."
Although Huang Rong's cultivation wasn't high, her family background gave her keen insight. Her nose twitched, and her eyes instantly widened:
"This is Shaolin Temple's... Minor Reversion Pill?!"
"You've got good taste."
Gu Liufeng poured out a round, plump pill, emanating a faint halo, and placed it in Huang Rong's palm:
"Shaolin's secret medicine, Minor Reversion Pill. One pill can equal five years of arduous cultivation, and its medicinal properties are gentle, with no side effects. For a lazy girl like you, who usually can't be bothered to meditate but wants a shortcut, it's a perfect match."
"Five... five years?!"
Huang Rong held the small pill, her hands trembling slightly.
She usually dreaded training, often playing for two hours after only half an hour of practice. If she had to sit still and meditate for five years, it would be harder than killing her.
But now, a candy-like thing could save her five years of hard work?
"Really... really for me?"
Huang Rong swallowed, looking at Gu Liufeng with a hint of disbelief. This item was a priceless treasure in the martial world, almost impossible to find!
"Don't want it? Give it back."
Gu Liufeng made to take it back.
"Want, want, want! Who said I don't want it?!"
Huang Rong was quick, snatching the pill into her palm and tucking it into her embrace. Her movements were so fast that even afterimages appeared.
After getting the treasure, the resentment on Huang Rong's face instantly vanished, replaced by a flattering smile.
She leaned closer to Gu Liufeng, no longer finding him distasteful, and directly hugged his arm, swinging it back and forth, her voice sickly sweet:
"Hehe, I knew Big Brother Gu is the best to me!"
"Oh my, why didn't I notice before? Big Brother Gu, you look especially handsome and dashing today, so charming!"
Gu Liufeng got goosebumps and pushed her away in disgust:
"Who was it just now calling me a pervert and a big bad guy?"
"Who? Who dares to curse my good brother?"
Huang Rong blinked her big eyes innocently, then patted Gu Liufeng's shoulder, acting like a sworn brother:
"It's because they don't appreciate you! If anyone dares to curse you in the future, I'll be the first to object!"
"Alright, alright, stop chattering."
Gu Liufeng was amused by her, waving his hand:
"This pill's first dose is the most effective. Hurry back to your room and take it. I'll guard you. Strive to break through to the late Innate stage in one go."
"Understood! Little Guzi, you just wait here!"
Huang Rong, carried away, blurted out a title that made Gu Liufeng's head swim with black lines. Then, without waiting for Gu Liufeng to react, she darted back to her west wing room like a little fox who had stolen fish, clutching the pill.
"Little Guzi..."
Gu Liufeng's mouth twitched.
Alright, he'd remember this score. When he finally got her, he'd see how he'd make her change her address to "Good Brother" in bed!