Chapter 99: Give it a try

  Hua Xirong spat out a mouthful of tea, her eyes sinking, "Who said I couldn't do it."

  Su Mo immediately gave him a disdainful look with his eyes, and calmly didn't say anything.

  At this time, Shi Mian's eyes slowly turned around, curved his mouth, and elegantly looked at Hua Xianrong: "So that's it, I see you've never married because of this reason. Truly, one can't judge a person by appearance, your experiences are really pitiful."

  She cast a sideways glance at the warm and handsome face of her opponent, raised an eyebrow and smiled slyly, saying: "However, Mr. Yan also hasn't married, and there isn't even a concubine by his side, it seems that your place is also not working, right?"

  "Actually, sometimes a man's character can be seen from his demeanor."

  Her eyes sparkled like a dream, and she lightly raised an eyebrow.

  Su Mo surprisingly sat beside him with no hint of embarrassment, a faint smile on his lips, listening with great interest.

  Hua Xirong glanced at him sideways and said, "How did you find out?"

  However, Shi Yin didn't speak up. When Hua Xianyong's inquiring gaze turned to him, Shi Yin slowly raised his eyes and glanced at Su Mo, a smile spreading across his lips as he said lightly, "Miss Yaoji, I've brought over a fish dish that I personally prepared. It can serve as an appetizer."

  As he spoke, he picked up the food box, opened the lid, and a fragrance wafted out. Of course, the several dishes prepared by Shī Yuè himself were not bad. He stretched out his hand and used a knife to slowly cut the steamed fish into thin slices, adding some seasonings. The color was fresh and beautiful, light and refreshing. Then, Shī Yuè divided it into three portions and placed one in front of each person.

  The indoor piano music is leisurely, and when he eats, it's also in an orderly manner, elegant posture, charming eyes, and the movements of his hands and feet are very casual, looking like a natural cloud flowing water. When tasting, he slowly swallows, Su Mo has always felt that watching Shifu eat is also a great pleasure.

  Fortunately, there were no other women around, otherwise they would have been stunned by his extraordinary appearance.

  Instead, Shi Mian raised his eyes to look at Su Mo, and with a faint smile on his face, he slowly put down his chopsticks and asked: "Why isn't the young lady speaking? Is this food not to your taste?"

  "It's fine, I just thought of food and didn't speak." Su Mo replied very naturally.

  "The young lady, it's actually necessary to say what needs to be said at the right time, and don't be stingy with praising others' craftsmanship." Shī Yuān's smile was as bright and clear as an early spring morning, and she said lightly, "Just remember that one should not listen in on things they shouldn't, and the topic just now is not something women can participate in casually."

  Su Mo supported his forehead, secretly thinking to himself that he wasn't deaf, so why couldn't he hear.

  Besides, she just started the topic, and it was them who brought it up afterwards, wasn't it?

  Her gaze at Shang Shi's eyes, her face gradually dyed a faint pink, looking charming and enchanting, extremely fascinating.

  At this moment, Hua Xirong tasted it casually, but couldn't eat it. Her eyes had no patience, and she couldn't help but say coldly: "Shifu, just now you said that aspect can be seen from the demeanor, what do you mean by that?"

  Shi Yin slowly put down his chopsticks, raised an eyebrow and glanced at Hua Xianrong with a hint of a smile, saying lightly: "It's said that in that aspect, it's related to one's self-cultivation. A man who can handle things is often able to remain calm, while a man who can't handle things often can't remain calm. It seems you're somewhat lacking in patience!"

  Hua Xirong's beautiful face didn't show any anger, but instead a faint smile, her eyes slightly narrowed, and she softly said "oh" with a hint of slyness in her voice, "So you're probably mocking me?"

  The eunuch shook his head slightly and let out a barely audible sigh, saying: "It's said that the eunuchs in the palace like to build their happiness on others, they really enjoy making trouble for others, and they have a very impatient temperament. This is completely unacceptable. You've also had this interest all along, haven't you?"

  Su Mo listened, his red lips slightly curled up with a hint of an arc, the arc becoming more and more pronounced, truly beaming with joy.

  Hua Xirong's face finally fell, "Who said that?"

  Shi Yin said faintly: "Ji Bai."

  Hua Xirong's face fell as soon as she heard the name Ji Bai, her eyes cold and stern. "Ji Bai is not a man at all," she said. "Liu Xiaohui sat with him without being disturbed, even if a woman were to strip naked in front of him, he would remain unmoved. He's just a block of wood, and you believe the words of this wooden block that isn't even a man? I'm actually quite capable, and every morning when I get out of bed, I'm as sturdy as a pillar holding up the sky..."

  Suddenly, Shī Yuàn had already stuffed a piece of cake into his mouth.

  He smiled faintly and said, "Don't talk while eating."

  A faint smile suddenly floated out in Su Mo's eyes, and he didn't expect the two men to talk about these things. He also didn't expect that the stunningly handsome man with a head full of silver hair would say such words, it was hard to imagine what kind of situation it was at that time.

  Suddenly, the master's gaze shifted to one side and said leisurely: "Miss Yaoji, don't misunderstand Ji Bai. He is a divine messenger, and Ji Bai is someone who can only be admired from afar, not approached. Moreover, his healing techniques are excellent. This remark was directed at an eunuch at the time. There was once an eunuch who wanted to enter Kunlun Mountain, wanting to prove that he had no desires or demands, and was suitable for the sword-refining path. However, Ji Bai saw through his flaws with one glance and said: "You have been warped for too long, even if you can cure your body, but not your heart."

  Su Mo couldn't help but laugh, pointing at her face, "I didn't think Ji Bai would be so interesting."

  As soon as Hua Xiangyong mentioned Ji Bai, her expression immediately sank. She saw the tea that Shifu had brewed and stretched out her slender hand to take it.

  "Hands off! I brewed it myself!"

  Hua Xirong pouted and said, "Boring, I just like drinking the tea you brew."

  Shi Yin smiled and said: "I'm a money lover, it's not that easy to get me to make tea."

  At this time, Hua Xirong regained her previous calm and composure, and somehow took out a delicate and luxurious box. It was likely that she also had a spatial treasure like the Qiankun Bao Nang on her body. Her pair of beautiful Danfeng eyes rose, and with an enchanting smile, she said: "Shi Ming, it seems that I have disturbed you for many days. You are not pleased in your heart. Since this is the case, I will give you what you want."

  Shi Yin smiled faintly and said: "What is it?"

  Hua Xirong's enchanting smile, after opening the box, revealed a green jade cigarette holder with an unusual glow flowing on its surface like water. It was obviously a rare treasure. "This item is a tribute found in the 3,000-year-old tomb of the Rakshasa Kingdom. It is said to be the favorite companion of men who have no women."

  Su Mo supported her wrist with her palm, and her eyes sparkled as she gazed intently.

  She had seen this thing in her past life, it was a Biyu smoke pipe made of jade leaves used specifically for sucking Mandrake, said to have addictive side effects on humans. In short, it's not harmless, let alone the grave goods from 3,000 years ago, I'm afraid even the corpse energy has been contaminated with it, this thing is very inauspicious.

  Shi Yin smiled slightly, just about to take a closer look, Hua Xirong even bowed her head and whispered in his ear, he hooked up the corner of his mouth, the tear mole under his eyes was very enchanting.

  How did Su Mo get up and walk to Hua Xirong's side, suddenly snatching the cigarette holder from his hand.

  Her movements were very neat and tidy, and she said to Hua Xiangyong in a very impolite tone: "You'd better save it, the teacher doesn't need this kind of thing, take it back."

  As he spoke, he threw the object down and it landed right on Hua Xiangyong's body.

  Huaxian Rong carefully caught the object, narrowed her eyes, and immediately smiled meaningfully: "Hehe, what a demon girl."

  Su Mo gave him a provocative glance, she had never had a good impression of this man.

  Hua Xirong sneered at Shi Meng, saying: "This demon girl seems to care about you a lot, but this woman should also learn some discipline. After all, she's married to Wen Renyao and should be managed by him. But instead, the man who shouldn't manage her is trying to control her, and now that we're together with two men, she doesn't even know how to be modest. I'm afraid this temper of hers will make it impossible for any man to like her. At most, they'll just play with her because of her beauty."

  "Speak nothing out of turn, Master Hua," he said at once.

  Su Mo also propped up her elbow, looking at him with a disdainful gaze, "What does my business have to do with you?"

  Hua Xirong was gently playing with the night light cup between her fingers and retorted: "What does our matter have to do with you?"

  At this time, Su Mo lightly pursed her lips and coldly glanced at him with a look of mutual dislike.

  But Hua Xiang gently picked up the wine cup she had brought with her, took a light sip of the remaining fine wine, and smiled faintly: "Men always like new and interesting things, there are many things they want to try, this pipe is something that Gongzi has just gotten, Shifu has always liked these kinds of things, I was just catering to his tastes, didn't expect to run into a woman who's raining on our parade here, what do you say, isn't it Shifu?"

  At this time, Su Mo's eyes were also looking at Shi Ying, with a puzzled gaze, could it be that he was indeed the one she needed?

  This was slightly different from the Shifu she remembered in her past life, and she suddenly felt that the person in front of her was somewhat inscrutable.

  The master smiled lightly and said: "Miss Yaoji! Don't look at me with this kind of gaze, I have never been tainted by such things."

  Hua Xirong smiled lazily and teased: "You really don't need it?"

  The master glanced at him lightly and said slowly: "Since it's for lonely men, you'd better keep it for yourself."

  Hua Xirong's mouth curved upwards, revealing a puzzled and charming smile. "You didn't say you wanted this last time, but I don't need it either."

  "But I merely mentioned it in passing, and besides, what one does not desire for oneself, one should not impose on others. Your actions go against the way of a gentleman."

  The way of the gentleman? The flower is reluctant to wither.

  His eyes swept over him and Su Mo, then suddenly smiled without saying a word.

  The master smiled slightly, his extremely long eyelashes casting a beautiful shadow on his face. He gently picked up the teacup in front of him and murmured in a clear and enchanting voice: "Miss Yaoji actually understands me so well, it's just a pity that many people fall short in this regard. It seems that there is also a big difference between those who are infatuated with wealth."

  In the quiet room, Huaxiang suddenly sat up and grabbed Shilian's arm, her eyes flashing with a hint of mischief as she said: "I thought we two understood each other, but it seems not. So I want to understand you better, come on, let's go somewhere private and talk about men's things." As he spoke, his gaze shifted to Su Mo and he coldly said: "Women, this is a conversation between men, don't come over."

  Su Mo's eyes changed slightly, and he naturally sensed the strange atmosphere between these two people. He looked at Hua Xianyin's exquisite and elegant eyes, and felt that this person was really too demonic.

  Such a beautiful face, it's enough to tempt someone into crime, of course, excluding her.

  For some reason, she felt that since this man appeared, he had completely destroyed all the atmosphere between her and Shifu.

  Make her feel like she's a completely different person from who she was with Shifu in her past life.

  Just then, a succession of horseshoes echoed outside Tianxiang Building.

  This place is usually bustling, but since the news of the great chaos in Qi State spread, which day can you not see several groups of people riding horses? However, today those horseshoes are all heading towards Duobao Pavilion. Su Mo, sitting in the elegant room on the second floor, raised her enchanting eyes and looked in the direction of the horseshoes, she could tell that these horseback riders were not soldiers, but cultivators.

  It's really impressive that a humble abode like Duo Bao Ge can gather so many monks in one place.

  She couldn't help but feel a little sympathetic towards Hua Xiangyue.

  In the backyard of Tianxiangjiu Building, there are pavilions and towers. The only thing that can be seen is the ripples on the water surface, a beautiful scenery that delights people. The lake's water quality is clear, with fish swimming in it. On the lakeside, the breeze blows through the willows, hundreds of flowers bloom, and the green grass is lush. Many beautiful scenes add to the beauty of the lake in the backyard.

  The demonic young man sitting in the pavilion on the lake was lazily looking at Shi Mian, and in front of him was a fishing rod with no hook. He was leaning against the railing with his eyes half-closed, posing like Jiang Taigong. At this moment, Hua Xirong couldn't help but feel curious about why Shi Mian would be so special to a woman.

  "I said, you really don't want that thing?" Suddenly, Hua Xirong spoke up and asked.

  "Why not? It's what you want." The teacher's eyebrows and eyes were like a painting, holding a paper umbrella, smiling lightly.

  "You just said no in front of the demon queen." Huā Xī Róng sidled up to him, batting her eyelashes, deliberately exposing his weakness.

  "That woman is special, I don't want her to feel uncomfortable in front of me." Shī Yuān said lightly.

  "Oh? So you want to leave a good impression on her, but you don't even use this thing? There's no need to be reserved." Suddenly, Huā Xī Róng waved the cigarette holder in his hand.

  "I have other uses for this thing, but since she won't let me accept it, I'll just accept it in front of her. After all, whatever she says goes." Shī Yuān said with a light smile, the smile on his lips was faint, and his enchanting eyes were very good-looking.

  "You're really different with her, aren't you? Perhaps you like her?" A sharp glint flashed across Hua Xirong's eyes.

  "This woman gave me a somewhat familiar feeling, I just had a little interest, but didn't particularly like her." Shī Yīng said with sparkling eyes.

  "A familiar feeling, so it was this place that piqued your interest in her?" Hua Xirong's expression seemed to be deep in thought.

  "Sometimes when you see someone interesting, you naturally treat them differently." The faint smile still lingered on Shi Yun's face.

  "Don't you think she's beautiful? Aren't you enchanted by her beauty?" asked Huā Xī Róng with a smile.

  "What you said is right, she's beautiful, and I'm no exception." Master Seng hooked his lips.

  "It's great, it's great. Actually, when she danced at first, she was really beautiful, that skirt exposed her legs, her legs were straight and beautiful, unfortunately you didn't see." Huā Xī Róng said with a somewhat sentimental tone.

  "Is that so? What a pity!" The master's eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of cold light flashed through.

  "As a matter of fact, I know your purpose for coming here this time." Huā Xī Róng sat down casually beside him.

  "Oh?" The teacher raised an eyebrow lightly.

  "Your Master has never been a savior." Huā Xī Róng said calmly.

  "That's right, I've never said I'm a savior." Shī Yuàn still smiled elegantly.

  "This time you came to the entrance of the demon realm to take a look, is there something worth looking for?" Huaxianrong's gaze was fixed on him.

  "Not bad, the young master is indeed perceptive. I knew you weren't an ordinary person, what you said is quite right." Master Seng's lips curled up in a faint smile, without denying it.

  "This cigarette holder is what you used to knock out the monster, right? And even use corpse energy to confuse the enemy." Huā Xī Róng took out another box from her bosom.

  "You're very clever." Shī Yuè smiled slightly.

  "Mr. Ling, what are you looking for?" Huā Xī Róng couldn't help but be curious.

  He smiled lightly and changed the subject, slowly speaking to ask, "The thing I'm looking for is probably something that doesn't exist in this world, such as some memories. My mind can't remember everything, it's just that I don't understand... Why would a clever man like you not like women? Why would you choose to come here?"

  "Women are just a bunch of trouble, the most useless part of my life. I'm actually quite famous in the demon world, but because of some women, I couldn't do what I wanted to do. I prefer to act on impulse and do as I please, so I don't want anyone to know who I am. That's why when I appear in front of humans, I'll be disguised as a merchant and avoid those women. The fewer troubles, the better."

  "It's obvious you dislike women." Shī Yuān said slowly, one hand holding a parasol and the other behind her back.

  Shi Yin knew that although Hua Xirong looked like a delicate and flirtatious noble scion, one couldn't judge a person by their appearance. If he were just a spoiled young master, how could he have become the Demon Envoy? How could he have reached the point where he was as rich as a country?

  This man is naturally a clever and wise person who knows what's appropriate and has a good sense of judgment.

  Although this person often does things as he pleases, his appearance is easy to deceive people, but it makes it impossible for anyone to see through his mind.

  But such a man is like wind and rain, if there is a woman who has taken a liking to him, she will surely be unable to get him.

  But she saw Hua Xiang's face was still, her eyes not even slanting as she held out a hand to support her cheek, hooked up the corners of her mouth, and her pupils shone with a faint amber color as she murmured: "Women are originally very different from men, this world is originally a stage for men, it's not that women can do whatever they want, I, young master, dislike those women who are like men, with power surpassing the heavens, always wanting to suppress men, wanting to be superior to men, in short, I just don't like it."

  "In this world, there are men and women, yin and yang. As long as a man and woman love each other, it doesn't matter who's higher or lower. When you love someone, you respect them. You're really special." Shifu said with a smile.

  "But I think a woman should have a woman's appearance." Huashan raised an eyebrow.

  "Oh? Then what do you think women should be like?" Shi Ying asked.

  "A woman should lie in bed and give birth to sons for her man." Huā Xī Róng said without hesitation, but suddenly a stunningly beautiful face appeared in her mind, that lovely person was probably the object of desire for all men under heaven.

  "So you think women are just tools for giving birth." Shi Jian swept him a glance, showing his disapproval.

  "Isn't it?" Hua Xirong's gaze was enchanting as she slanted a glance at him.

  "Actually, I think Miss Yaoji is also a good woman." Shī Yuān said softly.

  "A good woman?" Hua Xirong smiled lightly, her beautiful and enchanting black pupils sparkling like they were soaked in the Milky Way. "She's indeed a good woman when dancing, but whoever marries this kind of woman will have to be careful not to exhaust their energy and die young."

  "Oh? Is it?" The master's face suddenly showed a deep thinking expression.

  "By the way, when can you find a suitable person?" Master Jian continued to ask.

  At this time, Hua Xirong's face suddenly floated out with a casual and relaxed smile, and she smiled slyly: "Actually, if you want to talk about the right person, I met a young man last time who was very good. He has already sent someone to inquire about him, and he seems to be the fourth son of the Su family, skilled in alchemy, and also very astute. It's just that I didn't expect him to be related to the demon girl. If he could become my right-hand man, it would be great. Unfortunately, this young master doesn't have time to find him again for the time being. I think he is more suitable for me than Xia Feng." At this point, Hua Xirong suddenly spoke with a sense of melancholy.

  "I'm afraid he won't like being under your command." Shī Yuàn's eyes sparkled as she smiled elegantly.

  "It's not necessarily so. Su Family's Fourth Young Master is a clever person, he should know that following me is the way to make a fortune! Cooperating with me is the right path for the Su Family." Huā Xī Róng said leisurely.

  At this time, Shī Yuàn was about to speak, his gaze shifted slightly, and suddenly he saw a dark wind of mysterious color hiding in the distance. The footsteps coming from his ears were not just one person, and they were not in sync. Then came the soft whispers of many people. Shī Yuàn's face slowly lost its smile, and there was a flash of dim light in his eyes that quickly disappeared. With an air of calmness, he turned his gaze to the side, looked at Huā Xī Róng slowly, and said: "Huā Gōngzǐ, you go protect Yāo Jiě first, I'll stay here for now."

  Hua Xirong's eyes scanned the surroundings, looking at the quiet courtyard, corridors, bamboo buildings, and red walls. There was no sound anywhere, and she didn't feel anything unusual.

  "What's the matter?"

  "It seems like we suddenly have a friend coming."

  Hua Xirong raised an eyebrow and smiled lightly: "What friend? Can't your perverted divine sense feel anything?"

  Shi Yin lightly hummed a sound, and had already leapt out, sending the white willow catkins that were entwined around the courtyard flying. In an instant, his body had already jumped several zhang away.

  Hua Xirong shrugged and smiled: "You come when you say you will, and leave when you say you will. You're indeed a true master."

  He then slowly stood up straight, his eyes gleaming with a fierce light as he muttered to himself: "But now... shouldn't I go settle the score with that demon girl?"

  Inside the house, the incense burner's white smoke is faint and distant, with a subtle breath.

  Su Mo's fingertips lightly lifted the hair on her temples, and now she sat there alone without feeling uncomfortable. The dishes had all been served, and she savored each dish with relish, savoring the tea brought by Shi Ying, not wasting a single moment, that man was even more at ease beside her.

  Occasionally, a young man's voice came from beside his ear, murmuring and whispering, but it was transmitted through divine consciousness.

  But then, the voice of a young man with a hint of coldness came again from the heavenly book, as if carrying some deep annoyance, "Woman, you should know that the man just now is Lord Demon Envoy, he's not an ordinary man, next time you'd better keep your distance from him."

  Su Mo softly said: "So he is the Demon Envoy, I have found out now, thank you for reminding me."

  The young man snorted again and said in a bad tone: "He's the kind of man who makes women take one look at him and immediately lose their way, you won't be infatuated with him?"

  Su Mo smiled slightly and said calmly, "Are you trying to boost someone else's morale while undermining your own prestige? I wouldn't like a man like that." Probably because there were too many stunningly handsome men around her, she had already developed immunity.

  "In short, he's a very annoying person, don't you think?" The young man couldn't help but mutter.

  "There are some annoying things, sometimes similar to you." Su Mo smiled lightly.

  "You...you actually said we're about the same." The young man suddenly became indignant.

  "It's almost true." Su Mo smiled faintly.

  The young man immediately fell silent.

  At this time, Hua Xiangrong outside had already walked forward, his pace was neither slow nor fast, every step was full of charm and extremely captivating.

  "Where is Mr. Lian?" Su Mo pursed her red lips and glanced at him sideways.

  "He's gone, let me stay with you for a while." Huā Xī Róng said slowly.

  Suddenly an arrow shot in from outside and hit the screen in the house. Huā Xī Róng raised an eyebrow, "These people have arrived really quickly."

  "Po Shen Jian is a member of the Xia family." Su Mo's gaze shifted, and he immediately understood what was going on. He sneered with a slight smile, "You're really an ignorant fool!"

  One arrow after another flew swiftly, Su Mo was about to summon the mechanical puppet, but saw the demon suddenly and unexpectedly lean forward, gently pressing Su Mo under his body. The corner of his mouth hooked up a good-looking arc, staring at Su Mo for a moment, his eyes locked onto hers, his breath sprayed on her face, the two were only a few inches apart.

  "What are you doing?" Su Mo gave him a cold glance.

  Hua Xiang Rong stared at the woman's bright and beautiful face, suddenly saying: "I said that one man can't satisfy you, right?"

  "What did you say?" Su Mo's eyes widened involuntarily.

  But seeing the man's eyes slightly dimmed, "You just wanted to know if I'm capable or not? We can try it out."

  Digression

  Wen Renyi's eyes were cold as he said, "Why didn't I get to play today?"

  Yu Ran Dao said, "Sorry about that, the author accidentally drank expired milk this morning and had diarrhea, now he's on the verge of death, so today's update is too short and doesn't even have our scenes. This person is too stupid!"

  "Where are you going?"

  Yu Ran said: "Give her toilet paper, otherwise it's not enough."