Chapter 54: Sister, I Want to Learn Immortal Cultivation
“…?”
“…”
Luohe took it, looking at it with confusion.
“For me?”
“Mm, mm…”
“So, how do you think I should eat it?”
“Uh… I, I saw in the picture books that ghosts eat by inhaling…”
“…”
Looks like Su Huanhuan would be the one getting the benefit.
“I’ll take it then. Now hurry back.”
“Oh…”
Though she agreed verbally, Liu Miao lingered in place, occasionally glancing toward Luohe.
“Something else?”
“Those people who came yesterday… who were they?”
“Bad people. Don’t worry about it.”
“You’re so amazing with your sword. I know someone who’s also really good with swords, right in our city. We call her Flower Boss…”
This child seemed to be trying to get closer to him.
Good grief, I’m a ghost! I look so fierce, yet you’re not afraid? Or is it because I’ve been too gentle with her?
Looking at Liu Miao’s expectant gaze, Luohe thoughtfully rubbed his chin, planning to find an opportunity to get rid of her again.
“What’s your name?”
“I’m Liu Shuishui… ah no, Liu Miao. I’m…”
“Very good, Liu Shuishui. First look over there, then close your eyes.”
Luohe gathered some soul energy in his hand, quietly moving behind Liu Miao.
Unfortunately, a voice already rang out.
“My, what a delicious smell… Stupid fox, are you eating without me?”
Su Huanhuan suddenly appeared behind Luohe, smiling at him.
Luohe turned around, expressionless.
“Perfect timing. Here.”
“Hm?”
“Smells good?”
“Not bad…”
“If it smells good, try it.”
Luohe took a spoon, scooped some soup, and held it to Su Huanhuan’s lips.
“…”
After several interesting expressions flashed across her face, Su Huanhuan hesitantly accepted Luohe’s feeding.
“How does it taste?”
“Rather delicious.”
“Good, now that you’ve eaten her food, you can’t think about harming her anymore.”
Luohe grabbed the now-tense Liu Miao by the shoulders and pushed her in front of Su Huanhuan.
“Heh, is that how you see me?”
“Isn’t it?”
“You know me so well.”
Su Huanhuan batted her eyelashes at Luohe.
With Su Huanhuan’s temperament, there was no doubt that if she discovered this child had stumbled upon a crime scene, she’d immediately start planning how to silence her.
Now that she’d noticed anyway, might as well bring her out in the open.
Obviously, little Liu Shuishui was now both awkward and confused.
She turned to Luohe for help, and facing her bright eyes, he smiled and said:
“It’s fine, don’t worry.”
“She’s just being hunted, and you happened to see her appear here, so she was thinking about making sure you’d never reveal this secret.”
Little Liu Shuishui’s face turned deathly pale.
Meanwhile, Su Huanhuan, seeing Luohe’s teasing manner, couldn’t help but smile.
Honestly, if it were anyone else, she really would have done that.
When her own life was at stake… she wouldn’t consider too much.
Even if she cared about Luohe’s reaction and pretended otherwise on the surface, she would still secretly find a way to deal with it cleanly.
But since it was this girl… that wouldn’t be an option.
Su Huanhuan glanced at Liu Miao, who wore a “please save me” expression.
This little sister—she had met her before.
In Gu Jing’s small, mystical courtyard.
Gu Jing had helped her once, that was a fact, and Su Huanhuan would remember it.
But when it came to Luohe… that was a different matter.
Honestly, she couldn’t even imagine what that half-mad, half-foolish Gu Jing would do if she knew Luohe had been revived right under her nose.
Besides, the favor she owed wasn’t enough to make Su Huanhuan share such important information.
As mentioned before, Su Huanhuan was someone who held grudges and enjoyed doing things that harmed others without benefiting herself.
So, she was quite pleased to see…
This dramatic moment where the person Gu Jing thought about day and night had slipped through her fingers without her knowing.
Besides, this was also for Luohe’s benefit, wasn’t it?
Su Huanhuan glanced at Luohe.
Now he had his own face, his own voice, his own goals, and moreover, he was with her.
She had no intention of letting a ghost trapped in the past ruin their fun.
Thinking this, Su Huanhuan put on a kind smile.
Looking at Liu Miao, who had shrunk like a quail, she said with a sweet smile:
“My, what an adorable little sister. What’s your name, where do you live, how many people are in your family?”
“…I, I’m Liu Miao… I live… live in Xianfeng City, West Gate. It’s just me at home…”
“Hey hey hey, what kind of strange questions are you asking?”
Luohe couldn’t help but interrupt.
“I think this sister looks nice and want to get to know her. Are you really going to interfere with that?”
“Are you getting to know someone or interrogating them?”
“Isn’t it basically the same thing?”
“It’s completely different… Liu Shuishui, don’t pay attention to her. This woman is petty—if she’s focusing on you, it’s definitely not for anything good.”
“Stupid fox, who are you talking about?”
“Whoever responds, that’s who.”
“I, I’m Liu Miao…”
Liu Miao’s weak protest was buried under their bickering.
Listening to the two of them going back and forth, Liu Miao felt the atmosphere relax a bit.
“…”
She got the feeling these two had quite a good relationship.
But one of them wanted to kill her, while the other didn’t…
Although it seemed like the small… sister with the flower on her forehead had the upper hand verbally, clearly…
Liu Miao glanced at the helpless Luohe.
It seemed this ghost gentleman was the one who could keep her in check.
Liu Miao felt slightly reassured.
“Ridiculous. Not worth arguing with.”
“Heh, stupid fox, running away when you can’t win. After being mute for so many years, you think you can outdo me in words?”
Su Huanhuan stood with her hands on her hips, flashing a mischievous smile.
“I already said I think this child looks nice and won’t do anything to her. I don’t know what you’re so worried about.”
“…”
See? She did give in to him.
Liu Miao nodded inwardly.
As for her claim about finding Liu Miao nice-looking…
Liu Miao might be a bit slow, but she wasn’t stupid.
She knew very well that cultivators like these didn’t care about the lives of ordinary people, let alone find them “nice-looking.”
With the argument winding down, Su Huanhuan looked at the clay pot still in Luohe’s hands and moved closer, eyeing the spoon meaningfully.
“What?”
“That chicken soup tastes pretty good. I’d like a few more bites.”
“Then eat.”
Su Huanhuan remained silent, just staring at the spoon.
“Did you lose your hands?”
“You’re the one without… oh, you really don’t have any. Hahahahaha…”
Luohe found Su Huanhuan’s sense of humor very strange.
He shoved the clay pot into Su Huanhuan’s arms.
“This was originally given to me, but you’ve taken advantage.”
“What can I do when you can’t eat it? I can’t just leave it in front of you, can I?”
Su Huanhuan set the pot aside and gave Luohe a sidelong glance.
“Besides, you said it was given to you, so you’re just being generous with someone else’s gift. If anyone’s taking advantage, it’s me taking advantage of this child.”
Su Huanhuan looked at Liu Miao, wearing that faint smile that didn’t feel particularly warm.
“Since I’ve taken advantage of you, I ought to give you something in return.”
“Tell me, child, is there anything you want?”
“…”
Liu Miao looked at the person in front of her, momentarily dazed.
She suddenly realized this might be an important opportunity in her life.
And she needed to make a choice that could possibly change her entire life.
Gathering her courage, she asked softly:
“Then… Sister.”
“Can, can you teach me immortal cultivation?”