novelraw Chapter 987 - 540: You Are My Sister Now
Chapter 987 - 540: You Are My Sister Now
"Hehe, from now on I also have a sister!" Seeing her agree, Huangfuming’s expression immediately lightened up and he chuckled, "It’s settled then. When I visit the Hidden Stream in the future, you can’t throw me out again!"
"...Alright." So vengeful, even after half a year, he still holds a grudge over being thrown into the courtyard on that snowy night.
Next, the cook continued to bring out several dishes, truly showcasing what it means to "live off the sea." Besides shrimp and crabs, there were sea lettuce, sea sprouts, sea broom, sea lettuce, moss, kelp, and asparagus served one after another. The cooking methods were limited; apart from wrapping in eggs and boiling soup, there was only frying and stir-frying, all quick dishes. Such shops focus on efficiency, so it’s naturally impossible to be as meticulously crafted as the city restaurants.
She was curious as to how Huangfuming, who is used to fine clothes and food, ended up eating here.
"The guards from the mansion took me here once." He pouted, "In your eyes, I must look like a naive rich kid?"
"Can’t even recognize an egg, what do you think?" Not just naive, but also arrogant, headstrong, lavish, moody, indifferent to life, and future traits like bullying might also emerge from such hidden attributes.
Hit the nail on the head, his face flushed, and after a while, he stammered, "Didn’t bring you to the wrong place, right?" Being accustomed to opulent feasts, he found such rustic flavors refreshing and frequently enjoyed coming here. It’s like those accustomed to delicacies in big restaurants might occasionally visit rustic eateries to relish simple dishes like spinach and corn cob or bitter melon, often dragging friends along to share the experience.
Frankly speaking, the food here tasted okay, not exceptional. Even the best sashimi, despite precisely cut fish slices and decent sauce, overlooked a vital point—not all seafood is better when it’s exceedingly fresh. In fact, freshly caught fish should be left for a while before eating. Cutting and serving immediately isn’t the best way.
"No mistake, I really like it here." She smiled slightly. Such sincerity from the child.
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After their supper, they rode the Green Water Golden Eye Beast and started their return journey.
The night was too dark, making any scenic views unclear, unlike the daytime. However, looking from the mountain, the distant lights of Duling City were dazzling, and the sky above was filled with a purple aura, formed by a massive amount of human ambition, desires, and emotions, indicating this place was a bustling Everday City.
The official road, however, was very dark, apart from the occasional rumbling of passing carriages.
With two mounts trotting along, Huangfuming was clearly in high spirits, chatting incessantly. Ning Xiaoxian enjoyed gathering some information about the King Jinghai Mansion from him. However, this kid kept such a tight lip, giving off an impression of being straightforward, yet not leaking any key information.
At such a young age, possessing such wits, she wondered if it was a blessing or a curse.
They were discussing how the Mirror Sea King had hired many teachers for Huangfuming, squeezing all his free time. Ning Xiaoxian suddenly interjected, "Did the Mirror Sea King ever teach you something?"
As he was babbling on, he blankly replied, "What thing?"
"When you punch someone, you must guard against a kick." Ning Xiaoxian reined in her beast and casually said, "Just like earlier, you killed someone, so you must be wary of someone coming to kill you."
Huangfuming understood instantly, glanced around, and halted his mount as well, a fierce glint in his eyes: "Got it. Next time, I just need to eliminate completely to end future threats." With his character, knowing that someone was lying in ambush only made him more audacious.
As expected, an old voice echoed, "What thorough elimination. Quite the bold little lad, surely well-taught at home!"
Out of the dense forest they passed, four figures slowly emerged. The three in the back seemed somewhat familiar; they were the cultivators involved in the earlier dock conflict, now missing one companion. Leading them was an elderly woman in black, appearing very old, with white hair and a young face, leaning on a Dragon Head Stick.
The female cultivator said bitterly, "Master Ku, it’s these two who killed Junior Brother Chen!"
The Bitter Old Woman studied the young pair before her, curious. Ning Xiaoxian’s aura was peculiar, while Huangfuming’s cultivation was straightforward, merely at the Foundation Establishment Stage. How did the four of them lose face to him? She sternly asked, "Who exactly killed Chen Ziqin? This little girl, or this little boy?"
Biting her lips, the female cultivator pointed to Huangfuming and said, "It’s this little ghost!"
Huangfuming rolled his eyes and retorted bluntly, "I killed the person, and it has nothing to do with my sister. Just so you know, without my sister’s Spirit Pill, that short guy behind you would’ve been dead by poison already. Now, what do you intend to do?"
"Quite the golden child on the outside, venomous on the inside!" Bitter Old Woman said coldly to Ning Xiaoxian, "Your brother killed someone and is still so arrogant. Your lack of proper upbringing is to blame. I’ll spare you for using a Spirit Pill to save someone, but this brother of yours must stay behind to atone for my junior nephew’s life." With Huangfuming calling her sister so intimately, she assumed the boy was truly Ning Xiaoxian’s brother.
Huangfuming sneered and said, "Old woman, who do you think you are, daring to boast about... "
Before he could finish, Ning Xiaoxian frowned and said, "He’s still a child, naive. Besides, while he was somewhat reckless, Chen Ziqin also made outrageous remarks, calling names that insulted our family elders." (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to vote for recommendation tickets and Monthly Tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)