Chapter 173: When Are You Two Planning to Get Married? _2
However, while they were talking, Liu Qingdai once again targeted Wen Zhixing.
She did it on purpose.
"COUGH, COUGH, COUGH..."
Wen Zhixing, upon hearing this, quickly turned his head. He covered his embarrassment with a cough and said, "Right... Luqiu, I have spare clothes here. If you don't mind, you can wear them first."
After speaking, he took several sets of women's clothing out of his storage space.
Disclaimer: Wen Zhixing was not a pervert; he didn't have a habit of collecting women's clothes. These all belonged to Qiu Yinger previously, and each could be considered half a Spiritual Instrument, possessing some protective effects. Therefore, he hadn't discarded them.
"Qingdai, you sit first. Then I... I'll go change my clothes..."
Bai Luqiu got up somewhat awkwardly.
She used to dress quite boldly, but not to the point of exposing herself as she was at this moment.
She felt conflicted. Changing clothes seemed necessary, yet she hesitated. The embarrassment of changing would be fleeting, but not changing meant enduring it indefinitely.
"Don't talk nonsense, remember that," she said.
Bai Luqiu walked over to Wen Zhixing, took the clothes from him, and shot him a meaningful look.
After speaking, she hurried behind the screen. She propped it up and began to change, the fabric RUSTLING softly.
The screen was thin, her silhouette barely discernible and hazy.
Bai Luqiu's indistinct figure, faintly visible, possessed a subtle charm.
Though nothing was clear, it bore an inexplicable allure.
Wen Zhixing's mind wavered. This time, he didn't need the prompt panel to remind him; he knew his Yang Qi was excessively full and he felt an urge to release it.
At that moment, Liu Qingdai turned her head and looked at Wen Zhixing, smiling. "Wen, thank you for coming to rescue me this time."
"Qingdai, you're too polite." Wen Zhixing quickly turned back, his expression serious. "You were in danger, so Luqiu and I obviously couldn't just stand by."
"Mhm." Liu Qingdai showed gratitude, then asked, "How long have Wen and Luqiu been at Wonderous Palace?"
"It's been a few days now," Wen Zhixing answered honestly.
"I heard that Wen is now the direct disciple of Si Nanyan. You really have good tactics to have gained Si Nanyan's trust so quickly," Liu Qingdai said again, a touch of admiration on her face.
It seemed she no longer wanted to dwell on whatever had happened between Bai Luqiu and Wen Zhixing.
"You flatter me, Qingdai." Wen Zhixing waved his hand dismissively. "It's all thanks to the Nine Heavens Thunder Seed that Master gave me. Otherwise, I would have been controlled by the devil seed by now."
"Then Wen should be able to move freely within Wonderous Palace, right?" Liu Qingdai asked, seemingly casually.
"Naturally. Is there something you'd like me to do, Qingdai?" Wen Zhixing's mind became more relaxed.
"So, Wen... it's been so long... why haven't you come to find me?" Liu Qingdai's gaze suddenly dimmed.
So, you've been able to move freely all this time. Yet, for so many days, not only did you not come to find me, but you were also here with Bai Luqiu...
"Uh..." Wen Zhixing was suddenly at a loss for words. Why did you have to bring this up?
"Qingdai, you've misunderstood. Actually, Wen has been looking for us all along. However, I was also imprisoned in that dungeon by Si Nanyan, and it took some time for Wen to rescue me," Bai Luqiu said, stepping out from behind the screen, already changed. She explained hurriedly.
She was somewhat anxious. This Wen Zhixing really didn't follow instructions! She had just told him not to talk carelessly. Yet no sooner had she gone to change her clothes than Wen Zhixing had started chatting animatedly with Liu Qingdai. Great. Now the conversation had reached a dead end. She had to save the situation herself.
"Oh, so... Wen went to find Luqiu first, huh." Liu Qingdai's expression turned even gloomier. No wonder he didn't come to find me. After finding her, did they start sparring...?
Bai Luqiu was speechless. This is bad. Liu Qingdai is unusually sensitive today. This is tricky; I can't handle her either. She couldn't help but cast a pleading look at Wen Zhixing. Please... you take over...
Seeing that Bai Luqiu was struggling, Wen Zhixing immediately shook his head. You told me not to talk nonsense, but you aren't doing any better.
Wen Zhixing, in fact, didn't much care what Liu Qingdai thought. Liu Qingdai clearly had some feelings for him; of this, he was certain. With his Yang Qi so abundant, he was naturally attractive to the opposite sex, let alone a young girl like Liu Qingdai, whose heart was just beginning to experience love. However, that was the extent of their relationship. But the Righteous Sun Sect had treated him well, and Liu Qingxuan was his benefactor, which made it difficult for him to be too blunt with Liu Qingdai.
"Qingdai, actually, I had found you even before this." Wen Zhixing sighed and began to explain, "It's just that your situation was critical, and I couldn't rashly intervene to save you."
"You found me?" Liu Qingdai couldn't help but look up, skepticism in her eyes. "Then tell me, where was I?"
"I've never been there, but I know you were in a Cave of Fortune at Wonderous Palace," Wen Zhixing stated calmly.
"A Cave of Fortune... You really did find me!" The light in Liu Qingdai's eyes flickered. She had thought Wen Zhixing was just comforting her, but it turned out to be true!
Seeing Liu Qingdai's emotions ease somewhat, Bai Luqiu, standing by, sighed in relief. It seems I was the one who shouldn't have spoken.
"Wen, if you've never been there, then how did you find any trace of me?" Liu Qingdai asked, frowning.
"I have my ways." Wen Zhixing didn't want to reveal his Divine Ability, but Liu Qingdai looked eager to know.
"COUGH... Qingdai, if you really want to know, then I'll show you." Having no alternative, Wen Zhixing decided not to hide it anymore. After all, it wasn't a big deal if this Divine Ability became known.
Then, with a thought, he began summoning the Life Defying Blood Body.
The next moment, a mist of blood emerged from his body, quickly condensing into a tiny humanoid form.
"What is this...?" Both Bai Luqiu and Liu Qingdai were surprised. Neither had ever seen the Life Defying Blood Body and were astonished. This feeling... it seems like a Divine Ability...
"ABBA?" The Life Defying Blood Body had just appeared. Seeing two pairs of beautiful eyes staring straight at it, it jumped in fright.
"Let me introduce you. This is a Divine Ability I obtained inadvertently: the Life Defying Blood Body." Wen Zhixing spoke boldly, "You can consider it my avatar, but in reality, it's not an avatar—it's not even truly alive. It was this entity that found the whereabouts of both of you for me."
"Life Defying Blood Body..." Bai Luqiu and Liu Qingdai exchanged a look. It really is a Divine Ability. Similar to an avatar, yet different from ordinary ones. Normal avatars are basically indistinguishable from their original. At least, not in appearance. But this Life Defying Blood Body seems to have almost no connection to Wen Zhixing. It must have other uses.
"Wen, have you given it a name?" Bai Luqiu asked. Both she and Liu Qingdai leaned in curiously, even reaching out to pinch it. Neither saw the Life Defying Blood Body as Wen Zhixing's avatar; it was more like they were treating it as a pet.
"ABBA..." The Life Defying Blood Body stood in place, allowing the two to do as they pleased. This is quite comfortable.
"No," Wen Zhixing shook his head.
"Wen, it's so ugly..." Liu Qingdai pondered, then suggested, "Since it's so ugly, why not call it Clown?"
Wen Zhixing was speechless. Am I the clown?
Life Defying Blood Body: "?"
"No need. It doesn't need a name," Wen Zhixing hastily declined.
"The name Clown isn't good; it's inauspicious. Better to call it 'Dog Scraps'. A humble name makes for an easier life," Bai Luqiu chimed in, seemingly ignoring Wen Zhixing completely.
"Isn't 'Dog Scraps' a bit too common?" Liu Qingdai mused, seeming to have completely forgotten their earlier tension.
The two of them went back and forth, discussing the name for the Life Defying Blood Body.
"I give up! Could you two at least ask for my opinion?" Wen Zhixing stood right beside them, the actual master of the Life Defying Blood Body, yet no one paid him any heed. But it didn't matter anymore. As long as Liu Qingdai remained in good spirits, that was enough.
Just then, one moment Liu Qingdai was still playing with the Life Defying Blood Body, and the next, she abruptly asked, "By the way, Luqiu, Wen, when do you two plan to get married?"
"Ah?"
"Ah?"
Both Wen Zhixing and Bai Luqiu were taken aback.