Chapter 1185: Chapter 1158: Cannon Fodder in a Demon Hunting Story 22

Xiao Yuan invited Constable Geng for breakfast, then went to find a human trafficker to buy two servants.

He took these two sets of servants back to his newly bought house, instructed them to tidy up some livable rooms, and found a few masons doing short-term work to help repair the dilapidated areas of the house.

Additionally, he paid to have people clear out weeds in the yard and garden and bought some new plants to replant.

By the time the house was finally in a state fit to show to people, it was already evening.

Only then did Xiao Yuan use the Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission Skill to send Anning a message, telling her the location of the house he bought.

After having dinner, Xiao Yuan returned to his room, and Anning came over.

Xiao Yuan smiled as he handled a copper pot, and he brought Hei Hu out, sliced the fish to make a fish hotpot.

Anning prepared some vegetables, and the two started eating hotpot.

Anning dipped a slice of fish while speaking to Xiao Yuan: "If you go to my home to propose marriage, do you think my mother will chase you out?"

Xiao Yuan chuckled: "I won’t be chased out, but I’m afraid I’ll never be allowed to visit again."

"The other day, I heard my mother and grandmother discussing about finding a match for me, even asked my eldest aunt to look around for families in Yang City with good reputations and children of decent character. I guess once my sister’s matters are settled, my marriage will be arranged."

Anning took a bite of fish and tossed a handful of greens into the pot.

"What should I do?"

Xiao Yuan looked at Anning with a teasing smile: "You’ll have to bear with it once, my dear."

"Fine."

Anning sighed: "Since I fancy your handsome looks, I’ll just have to endure once."

"Soon then."

Xiao Yuan placed a slice of fish into Anning’s bowl: "If mother-in-law discovers that I am Li Pengcheng’s brother, it’s unlikely we could ever be together."

Anning ate another piece of fish.

She suddenly put down her chopsticks: "Oh no."

Xiao Yuan also put down his chopsticks, reaching out to feel Anning’s forehead: "Stop eating, you’ll no longer be able to handle it."

In that instant, Anning’s face was as red as a crimson cloth. Her eyes shone with a shimmering light, staring at Xiao Yuan as if trying to captivate his soul.

Anning tugged at her collar: "I’ve overindulged the past few days, not considering the capacity of this body."

Xiao Yuan gathered the remaining meat slices, taking Anning to the inner room.

He prepared a large wooden tub, added warm water, and then some herbs: "Soak for a while, it’ll relieve the discomfort."

Once finished, Xiao Yuan sat on the bed cross-legged to cultivate, beginning to absorb the purified Spiritual Power from the fish slices eaten previously.

Anning undressed and immersed herself in the tub, also starting to absorb the original power running amok in her body due to eating too much demon meat in recent days.

Soon, the tub water turned steaming hot, causing the water to churn and light mist to rise.

Anning’s face became increasingly red, her skin showing a blush of pink.

Xiao Yuan sighed, walked behind Anning, placing his hand against her back to absorb the undigestable original power.

Fortunately, Xiao Yuan’s body had been cultivated from a young age, possessing excellent root bones and mana, which prevented being overwhelmed by such power.

If Xiao Yuan, like Anning, hadn’t previously practiced Taoist Skill, indulging in feast for a few days, the only way apart from dual cultivation as rescue would be impossible.

An hour passed before Anning opened her eyes.

Still having flushed cheeks, her eyes shimmering, making Xiao Yuan feel slightly restless.

"I shouldn’t have overindulged moving forward."

Anning accepted the towel Xiao Yuan handed, wrapped herself before emerging from the tub to dress.

Xiao Yuan took a towel to dry Anning’s hair: "Eat lightly for the next few days, cleanse the body’s excessive fire, after ten days or so, I’ll bring you more meat."

"Alright."

Thinking of the upcoming vegetarian diet, Anning felt somewhat forlorn: "You must remember to bring me meat. Keep that lobster for me, I want to eat spicy lobster."

"Alright."

Xiao Yuan agreed with a smile: "Let’s go, I’ll escort you back."

Anning observed Xiao Yuan keep distance after drying her hair, her eyes shifted playfully, leaning closer to Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan promptly stepped back: "If you want to return today, keep away from me, lest..."

Having helped Anning absorb a considerable amount of original power, he exerted control to maintain composure. If Anning got any closer, Xiao Yuan couldn’t predict what he might do.

Anning giggled and stepped back several steps: "Actually, tonight seems an ideal opportunity. What if, upon my return, I feign illness and have my mother invite you over to treat me..."

"Don’t be reckless."

Xiao Yuan sternly admonished Anning: "I’ll figure out our wedding plans, you..."

Anning shrugged: "Fine, whether you intend to stay a bachelor for life is none of my concern."

Anning knew Mrs. Luo well; under normal circumstances, Mrs. Luo would never consent to marrying Anning to Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan contemplated their identities, merely able to sigh: "Be careful, don’t ruin your reputation."

Anning nodded: "Rest assured, my mother will definitely arrange things for me."

She waved towards Xiao Yuan: "Alright, I’m heading back."

Xiao Yuan, still worried, personally escorted Anning back to the Luo Family.

Anning returned to her room, jumped onto her bed, dismantled the array, and lay flat, clutching the quilt.

After much contemplation, Anning decided to risk it once.

Anning hadn’t lied to Xiao Yuan, Mrs. Luo and Granny Yao were genuinely discussing finding a match for her, with Mrs. Zhao having provided several options. If not for Luo Anqing’s matters, Mrs. Luo would likely have already selected a family, possibly even having a matchmaker visit soon.

Anning calculated the journey; Luo Anqing would return in a few days.

Upon settling Luo Anqing’s affairs, Mrs. Luo would undoubtedly have time to manage hers, by then any chance with Xiao Yuan would be even less likely.

Additionally, Anning genuinely craved the demon meat’s taste.

If she could marry Xiao Yuan soon, she’d indulge in meat freely, worst case indulging excessively results in dual cultivation with Xiao Yuan...

With such thoughts, Anning decided to resolve matters with Mrs. Luo sooner. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

She exercised her technique, sweating profusely to redden her complexion, then summoned Yue Niang: "Sister Yue Niang, come quick, I feel terrible."

Yue Niang, guarding the outer room, heard the call and hurried into the inner room.

She lit a lamp, pulled the bed drapes aside, and upon approaching, found Anning dripping with sweat, her face crimson as though it might bleed.

"Young Lady, what’s happening to you?"

Yue Niang panicked: "Please wait, I’ll go fetch the Lady."

Not long since having slept, Mrs. Luo was awakened by Yue Niang.

"Lady, Lady, Young Lady is ill, please go check."

Mrs. Luo hastily clothed herself, leading a group of maids and old women to Anning’s room.

Upon seeing Anning’s condition, she was startled: "My child, where does it hurt?"

Anning tugged at her collar: "Mother, I’m extremely hot, my body feels uncomfortable."

She gripped Mrs. Luo’s hand tightly: "Mother, I feel terrible, am I dying?"