Chaotic World Book
Chapter 340 - 333 Shameless Snake Spirit

Chapter 340: Chapter 333 Shameless Snake Spirit

Returning to Liu Tuzhang’s cloth shop, Liu Tuzhang had taken Yang Qianyuan away and was not there. The place had already been taken over by the Holy Daughter, who sat leisurely in a position of authority in the main hall, leaning back in her seat.

"You all go change clothes first; you’re covered in blood that’s both smelly and fishy, even clotted—truly an eyesore," Xia Chichi pretended to hold her nose and made a face of disgust: "I really don’t know how you can bear it inside there. I heard that someone likes to explore secret realms with stinky girls. It seems to be true; I wonder what kind of weird fetish that is."

Zhao Changhe: "..."

That’s too blunt... I’m not saying it, but if Yue Hongling were here, I feel like you’d get beaten...

Forget it, she’s anxious outside, and inside... well, I’m truly in the wrong, Zhao Changhe couldn’t retort and could only say, "Then we’ll go change first."

Huangfu Qing really didn’t want to be alone with Xia Chichi’s face, afraid that he couldn’t help but hit her, and hurried off to change.

Just as he took the first step, he was called to a halt by Xia Chichi: "Wait a second, changing clothes together, are you hoping to get a bit more intimate inside?"

Huangfu Qing gritted his teeth and reluctantly stopped in his tracks.

Xia Chichi leaned back leisurely: "Seeing all this blood, you must have encountered many dangers—it must have been tough... Now, tell me about the results of this investigation. Is this fire beneficial to our sect?"

Huangfu Qing became annoyed by her demeaning attitude but couldn’t blow his cover as the Winged Fire Snake; he could only play the part of a begrudgingly respectful subordinate and responded: "Although it’s not the corresponding fire of our Holy Sect, this special fire seed is nevertheless very valuable. Offering it to the Venerable should benefit the fire attribute cultivation within our sect greatly."

Xia Chichi, not too curious about this fire—as flame was not her area of expertise, and moreover, the task was directly assigned by the Vermilion Bird, which was indeed not her responsibility and bordered on overstepping—nodded upon hearing this and said: "Since it has been collected, you can report directly to the Venerable, and I won’t inquire further... How are your injuries? Are you healed?"

At this moment, Xia Chichi was still concerned about a fellow sect member; even if personal matters were disagreeable, it still concerned a sister within the sect, and it was proper to show concern.

At this moment, Huangfu Qing felt a wave of relief, glad that she didn’t delve deeper into the Heart Flame matter.

But from joy, there comes sorrow, and without much vigilance, he offhandedly said: "Thank you for your concern, Holy Daughter, I am not injured."

"?" Xia Chichi found this odd: "No injuries, then what’s with all the blood on you?"

Huangfu Qing: "This... this is the enemy’s blood, yes, the enemy’s."

"Is that so?" Xia Chichi wasn’t so easily fooled and scrutinized suspiciously.

These bloodstains didn’t look like they were splattered on; instead, they looked very much like they came from leaning against something, especially a particularly dense patch on the chest, which seemed to imply it had been in contact for a long time, with the surrounding area beginning to spread and soak, and clear signs of dripping downwards.

And you’re telling me this is the enemy’s blood?

Xia Chichi could almost picture in her mind what the posture and scene must have been like and could even guess that it was very likely Zhao Changhe was injured while helping this woman.

The sourness in her heart, and all her excuses about caring for a sister in the sect vanished into thin air.

Xia Chichi took a deep breath: "Is he seriously injured? Is dual cultivation useful?"

Huangfu Qing turned his head away without speaking.

This time, Xia Chichi truly understood, and lazily stretched, her eyes glancing over Huangfu Qing’s teacup: "Mm, I’m a bit thirsty."

Huangfu Qing was momentarily stunned, his face slowly flushing red.

So this means, the main wife is hinting for the concubine to serve tea?

Huangfu Qing clenched his teeth so hard they rattled—his initial regret and cautious attitude dissipated in an instant.

He had initially thought about sneaking away after removing his disguise; now, even if you asked me to leave, I wouldn’t! This is too much!

Being the Winged Fire Snake meant being bullied, but it also had its advantages, like openly snatching a man. You really think I wouldn’t dare?

"Holy Daughter, I don’t quite understand what you mean by that..." Huangfu Qing finally managed a flirtatious smile: "Could it be that the Holy Daughter is hinting to her subordinates that she has openly violated the sect’s rules and found a man?"

Xia Chichi’s eyes widened in surprise.

Oh no... I got so caught up in it that I forgot about that aspect.

Theoretically, I should be pretending in front of the sect members that I have nothing to do with Zhao Changhe...

Huangfu Qing leisurely picked up his teacup and drank half of it, then paused. "Does the Holy Daughter know that Changhe has joined the Sect? He has taken over the position of Room Fire Pig from the Xuanwu Venerable."

Xia Chichi’s eyes widened.

"The union of my Winged Fire Snake and Room Fire Pig is seen as a good match within the Sect... It was with this intention that the Vermilion Bird Venerable instructed me to get close to him in a forthright manner," Winged Fire Snake sighed, "Actually, without the Venerable having to say it repeatedly, the Holy Daughter already knows that she is really unsuitable at this time. Just mention it to me and that’s that, make sure no other Sect members find out..."

Xia Chichi was dumbfounded.

Previously, Vermilion Bird’s steps seemed very methodical. One could ignore other things, but the Sect’s rules were concrete and the Vermilion Bird also acted according to the rules. Not to mention whether Vermilion Bird would block or not, as long as Xia Chichi still considered the Sect’s interests, she should know not to flaunt her relationship openly in front of Sect members, which could shake the hearts of the Sect.

Unless you truly want to rebel... The Four Symbols Sect has indeed treated Xia Chichi well. With careful guidance from the Vermilion Bird, plentiful resources, the freedom to choose any Cultivation Technique, everything was at her disposal. She was pushed in just a short year to catch up with Yue Hongling.

Only a month after joining the Sect, her status had already risen above ten thousand members, with many senior Sect members bowing their heads to her, planning to support her as the future Sect Hierarch. They have really poured their hearts out; are you going to rebel just for love?

Indeed, it shouldn’t be like this, and that’s also the reason why Xia Chichi never really talked back to the Vermilion Bird.

Xia Chichi thought of this, and so did Huangfu Qing. He suddenly felt that his stealing of the man was utterly justified; it was right to snatch him away!

With a somewhat victorious smile, he saw Xia Chichi sigh lazily, "Perhaps I am not very suitable... But sister Winged Fire Snake, have you forgotten that you are his stepmother?"

Huangfu Qing choked on his tea so much that this Third Layer Secret Treasure level expert nearly stopped breathing from the cough.

Xia Chichi’s reclining posture became a forward lean, her eyes smiling mischievously as she propped her chin. "Speaking of being unsuitable, is there anyone in the world more unsuitable than you? Even if I’m not quite suitable, I seem to be a little bit better than you."

Huangfu Qing opened his mouth but was at a loss for words for a while.

Xia Chichi propped her chin and said, "I know you took on this role for the Sect, and look, I did it for the Sect too. We are all doing it for the Sect, so can we drop the Sect-related and identity-related talk?"

Huangfu Qing said indignantly, "You can turn this around too?"

Xia Chichi smiled mischievously, "Shall we continue discussing the stepmother issue?"

"Forget it..."

"Then let’s not talk about the Sect or identity, can we talk about who came first?" Xia Chichi leaned back in her chair once more, languidly declaring, "I’m thirsty."

Holding half a cup of tea, Huangfu Qing didn’t know whether to be relieved that this little demoness had some brains, or to be angry that he was about to be bullied again.

If only your ability to manage the Sect in the future is half as good as your ability to deal with a vixen spirit, I would rest easy...

In the midst of this awkwardness, Zhao Changhe finally changed his clothes and returned to the main hall. "Eh... Why are you still wearing those bloodstained clothes? Go change, Chichi’s inquiry about the Fire-flame Kunlun cannot be urgent right this moment."

It was as if time which had been frozen in the hall was suddenly brought back to life.

With a smiling face, Huangfu Qing stood up holding his half-finished leftover tea, sashaying up to Zhao Changhe’s side, and whispered seductively, "Are you thirsty? Want a drink?"

It’s just a sip of tea; Zhao Changhe couldn’t possibly think too much about it. He accepted it and was about to drink, "Thanks."

Xia Chichi’s voice seemed to squeeze through her clenched teeth, "You dare drink it and see!"

Holding the teacup, Zhao Changhe was confused, only to see Huangfu Qing laugh as he jumped into his embrace, looked up, and kissed his lips, "No need for tea then, there are other ways to quench thirst..."

Xia Chichi suddenly stood up, "Serpent woman, have you no shame!"

Zhao Changhe had a trance-like moment, as if feeling he had heard such indignant words before.

Yes, it was when Chichi was tying up Yangyang and kissed him right in front of her.

However, both then and now, Zhao Changhe didn’t know what he should do...

He couldn’t simply push Huangfu Qing away, could he?

Poorly, the Bloodthirsty Asura who was majestic in the outside world, his life’s greatest weakness turned out to be a Chaotic Scene. He was completely befuddled, with no clue on what to do.

Could someone more senior teach him how? Otherwise, how is he to get through this life?