Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 533 - 497: Drawing Wire is Also a Technical Task

Chapter 533: Chapter 497: Drawing Wire is Also a Technical Task

Hu Xingxiang, upon hearing Zhang San’s explanation, filled her doe-like eyes with confusion.

This was the first time she had heard that one could cultivate by merely holding the girl one fancies in one’s embrace.

"San Lang, what kind of cultivation method is this? I’ve never heard of it," she said.

Zhang San immediately explained, "I just asked two senior experts, and they said that although the Divine Treasure within the Five Viscera Wheel Seas is difficult to find, if you use the corresponding organs more, or even sense with the corresponding organs, it will be easier to locate the respective Divine Treasure."

"So, I plan to accelerate my heartbeat to find the Heart Divine Treasure."

Hu Xingxiang nodded slightly and murmured, "I’ve heard that men like to place their hands on a woman’s body. Would that make your heartbeat faster?"

In fact, just hearing Hu Xingxiang say those words had already made Zhang San’s heartbeat quicken.

"Um... I’m not that kind of person..."

"It’s okay," Hu Xingxiang said gently, uttering three words that melted Zhang San completely.

Then, Hu Xingxiang lifted her delicate hand, taking Zhang San’s hand and moving it towards...

Towards her own face.

Zhang San, with his hand led by Hu Xingxiang, was now cradling the face of the adorable and tender girl in his embrace.

Those affectionate eyes, those charming apple cheeks, that soft touch.

Zhang San felt his heart reaching its maximum speed.

Although Zhang San didn’t know the limit to a heart’s beating speed, he could be certain that his heartbeat had now reached its fastest.

Because he couldn’t think of anything else in the world that could make his heart race any faster.

However, at the next instant.

Hu Xingxiang gently closed her eyes and tiptoed.

Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump...

So soft.

So light.

So fragrant.

So... wanting to stick out my tongue...

As a man born between heaven and earth, how could I make my tongue suffer?

Slurp—

"Xiang, sister has something to tell you, that good-for-nothing future brother-in-law of yours..."

Hu Jing’an had just pushed open the door curtain and walked in, only to see Hu Xingxiang and Zhang San embracing and kissing.

Zhang San and Hu Xingxiang, hearing this sudden and fierce voice, immediately separated, then turned around at the same time, back facing Hu Jing’an, pretending nothing had happened.

Actually, Hu Jing’an also wanted to pretend that nothing had happened.

Although she and Bai Dushu were engaged, the two really had not kissed even to this day.

But... but... but you two separated, so why did it take a while for that saliva thread to break?

Is this where the term ’clingy’ comes from?

"Ahem... Zhang San is here too!"

Zhang San took a deep breath, trying to calm his wildly racing heartbeat, turned around, and greeted Hu Jing’an with a fist and palm salute.

"Cousin, you’re here. Is there something you need?"

Hu Xingxiang also slowly turned around, her head bowed and her face flushed, and she gave a slight nod as a greeting.

Hu Jing’an looked at the awkward state of his cousin and Zhang San, a bit puzzled and curious at the same time.

"Cough cough... Actually... Um... Zhang San, I’m here to talk to you about something. Originally, I planned to have my cousin talk to you on my behalf, to ask for your help. Since you’re here, I’ll just say it directly."

Hu Jing’an had been a bit worried about sending Hu Xingxiang to ask Zhang San for help, in case Zhang San refused.

Now, wasn’t this the perfect opportunity?

"Well, the thing is, Zhang San, I came with my cousin partly because my uncle didn’t feel at ease letting her out alone, afraid she’d be bullied by others."

Zhang San immediately thumped his chest and assured, "Cousin, don’t worry. With me here, no one can bully Xiang!"

Hu Jing’an gave Zhang San a cold look, thinking to himself: My uncle is afraid you’re the one who will bully her!

"On the other hand, Bai Dushu is looking to become an official in Great Sui. However, with no connections in the Northeast, he’s reluctant to be a lowly official in a small county, so he thought to seek your help, hoping you might be able to assist."

"We had just arrived earlier and it didn’t seem appropriate to bring it up right away. Now that I’m here, I’m mentioning it. Do you think there is anything you can do for Bai Dushu?"

Bai Dushu had known he would be practicing Bone Refining and had even given him a copy of the "White Bone Immortal Method." Just for that, Bai Dushu had shown him kindness and he ought to repay it.

Moreover, although Zhang San hadn’t had much contact with Bai Dushu, he got the impression that the man was upright, kind, and even a bit slow, which fit the stereotype of a bookish scholar to a tee.

"A position at the imperial court might be difficult. After all, with my rank and ability, I don’t really have much status at court. However, if Bai Dushu is willing, I think we could arrange for him to start with a military position. Just not sure if he can handle the hard life in the military. Life in the army can be quite tough, after all."

Hu Jing’an immediately nodded and said, "Enduring hardship is good! Let him serve in the military then! To be honest, I don’t even agree with him taking up an official post. Even if you don’t teach in the Northeast, acting as a local Protector Immortal to ensure peace and enjoy offerings would be far better than struggling out here! So, it’s settled. I’ll go talk to him about it."

After saying his piece, Hu Jing’an turned around and left.

Once Hu Jing’an had left, Zhang San finally took a deep breath and then cast a glance at Hu Xingxiang, who had been silent the whole time, blushing slightly.

Hu Xingxiang’s little red face had just eased up a bit, but now that they were the only two left in the tent, her face involuntarily reddened again.

"Uh... I... I’ll go secure a military position for my future brother-in-law then."

"Mm. Go ahead, San Lang."

"So, I’m off."

"Mm-mm... Go ahead, San Lang."

After discussing Bai Dushu’s matter with Zhang San, Hu Jing’an went to find Bai Dushu.

At that moment, Bai Dushu was reading in his tent, when Hu Jing’an walked straight in, lifting the curtain, glanced at Bai Dushu and said, "Zhang San agreed, but he said he can only arrange a position for you in the military."

Bai Dushu actually hoped to be a high official and govern a place, showing off his talent and ability.

But he knew that he had no connections, and if it weren’t for Zhang San, his future cousin-in-law, he probably wouldn’t even have this opportunity in the military.

Moreover, who knows, maybe after establishing his merit in the military, he might eventually get to be ennobled and become a minister.

"Okay."

"If you’re thirsty, just drink. Why are you telling me?" Hu Jing’an glanced at Bai Dushu.

Bai Dushu started to mumble an explanation and then realized that Hu Jing’an was looking at him with an intimidating gaze.

Although Hu Jing’an’s gaze was always intimidating, it was usually just that, intimidation. This time, however, it seemed like he really meant to do something.

"Jing’an, you’ve worked hard. I’ll make you something good for lunch... Hey hey hey... why are you grabbing my collar to do some... mmm..."

A moment later, Hu Jing’an lifted his mouth from Bai Dushu’s lips, looked at it, and wondered, "There’s no string being pulled here, is there?"