Ultimative Intelligenz

Kapitel 9

Su Chenche tilted his head slightly, and the stray hairs on his forehead swayed as if they were rippling in people's hearts.

She handed over the plate with long, slender fingers, her smile as bright as spring, making it impossible to refuse. "Then try it."

The crowd stirred slightly, and some bolder individuals grabbed a piece, after all, they had been searching for Young Master Twelve Nights for many days, enduring wind and rain, and hadn't eaten anything good!

Once you get started, the rest will be quick.

With a few swift movements, the glutinous rice cakes on the plate were snatched away.

While biting into the crispy, delicious, and melt-in-your-mouth glutinous rice cake, Shen Zhili stared somewhat displeased at the plate of glutinous rice cakes that had been completely devoured.

...If you want to eat, cook it yourself! How can you eat someone else's cooking?!

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

"ah……"

"Well……"

"Hmm..."

The men in black collapsed, clutching their stomachs and groaning.

Shen Zhili bit into the pancake: "..." What happened!

Su Chenche untied his apron, took Shen Zhili's hand, and smiled as warmly as ever: "Let's go."

"ah?"

"Don't worry about them, the medicine's effects only last for an hour."

"Young master, you can't... leave... ahhhhh!"

"Young Master~~"

Su Chenche's motto in life:

Do what you want to do and torment your subordinates to death.

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Amidst the wailing sounds, Shen Zhili was oblivious to being dragged along by Su Chenche for a long time.

After swallowing the last bite of the glutinous rice cake, she shook off his hand and asked, "Where are you taking me?!"

Su Chenche stroked his chin: "Anywhere is fine. Which place do you like? I heard Yun County is nice, with beautiful mountains and rivers, and pleasant scenery. It's known as one of the most beautiful places in the world. However, it takes about a month to get there by boat from here, which is quite far. Zhili, do you get seasick?"

His amber eyes were full of anticipation.

Shen Zhili wiped her hands, her gaze falling on the ground. After a moment's hesitation, she tried to make her tone as cold as possible: "Go if you want to, but I'm afraid I can't accompany you. I need to go back to Spring Valley."

Without a moment's hesitation, Su Chenche smiled and said, "Okay, I'll go with you."

What is he thinking?!

Shen Zhili paused for a moment, then slowly said, "No need, I can go back alone. Just like my senior brother said, he won't kill me, but it's not certain if you go. Besides, both Hall Master Qing and Hall Master Zhai are probably looking for you right now. Since you're alright, why make them worry..." With a heavy heart, she continued, "Moreover, I've taken care of you for so long, all for the money they pay me. If you don't go back, how will I collect my money?"

Su Chenche didn't even care about his life to save her, so how could she possibly be after money?

But... I still couldn't help but speak up.

He could disregard status, position, and responsibilities, but she couldn't.

Hearing these words, Su Chenche must feel hurt by her... Shen Zhili's heart sank.

"Is that so?" The voice beside my ear seemed to be thinking seriously. "Then... Zhi Li, if I keep paying you money, can you stay with me for the rest of your life?"

Shen Zhili: "...My consultation fees are very expensive."

Su Chenche smiled: "I think... I'm actually quite wealthy. Even if I sold those people, I should be able to make a good profit..."

There wasn't a trace of gloom in her smile, as if she didn't care at all about what she said.

Shen Zhili: "..."

Well, her conversation with Su Chenche is from completely different worlds!

Shen Zhili turned around and said, "That has nothing to do with me, but I'm warning you... if you try to be brave again in danger, I might not be able to save you."

As he spoke, he quickly ran away, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his lips.

This place isn't far from the Valley of Rejuvenation; once you leave the village, you'll find yourself in a small town.

Shen Zhili bought a carriage, but being unable to drive, he was about to hire a driver when Su Chenche had already pulled the reins and sat on the carriage shaft.

The horse that she couldn't budge just now was as docile as a rabbit in Su Chenche's hands, occasionally rubbing against him with its mane...

Shen Zhili was very annoyed: "...Why does it listen to you so much?"

Su Chenche paused for a moment, got out of the car and examined it for a while, then said, "Uh...maybe it's because it's a mare?"

Shen Zhili sighed, "Alright, you don't need to brag anymore. I know all the females in the martial arts world like you..."

Su Chenche smiled with relief and replied naturally, "No matter how many people like me, I only like you."

The curtain was pulled down with a "whoosh".

Shen Zhili tossed out a copper coin and said in a muffled voice, "Driver, get the carriage moving."

The wheels turned slowly, moving extremely smoothly.

There were brand-new tea sets in the carriage. Shen Zhili poured himself a cup of tea, and his eyes gradually darkened.

Do you only like me...?

If you recall past memories, would you still say that?

Never mind, this... has nothing to do with her.

The carriage did not go directly to Spring Return Valley, but stopped at the entrance of another town.

Shen Zhili got out of the car and turned into the first tavern alone.

"Shen..." The tavern owner looked around in surprise and quickly pulled Shen Zhili into the room. "Valley Master, everyone says that your senior brother is now the Valley Master. What's going on? Also, why are you alone? Where is Miss Dieyi?"

Shen Zhili suddenly felt a little annoyed. Her master, Shen Tianxing, was not only outstanding in medical and poison skills, but also in martial arts, which was considered top-notch in the world. Anyone who dared to cause trouble at his door basically came in upright and left horizontally.

She had been managing Huichun Valley smoothly for the past few years, and she figured that Hua Jiuye couldn't cause any trouble on her own, so she didn't make any special arrangements. Most of the people in the valley were weak and powerless, and even if they knew martial arts, they might not be a match for the Demonic Sect.

If only I had spent money to hire a few martial arts masters, it would have been better than this!

After a moment's hesitation, she asked, "Then... have you noticed any changes in the valley these past few days?"

What she feared most was that Hua Jiuye would go on a killing spree and massacre Huichun Valley.

The shopkeeper opened his mouth to answer, but suddenly froze.

An indescribable chill swept over her, and Shen Zhili trembled. Just as she was about to dodge, the slippery snake coiled around her.

"Since you want to know, why don't you ask me?" The lazy voice was as gentle as a breeze, yet full of teasing. "I was still looking for you. I didn't expect you to walk right into my trap."

The next moment, the voice was right next to her, and an arm pulled her into an embrace.

Shen Zhili was thinking...

That idiot Su Chenche is still outside!

Chapter Nine

"What are you waiting for?"

Hua Jiuye's breath brushed against Shen Zhili's earlobe, sending a chill down one's spine for no apparent reason.

The giant python had already coiled around Shen Zhili's body several times, its bright red tongue flicking out repeatedly...

The soft touch against her earlobe startled Shen Zhili, and she struggled to get up.

A cold hand covered her lips. Hua Jiuye chuckled softly, her voice alluring yet tinged with coldness: "He won't come. Ye Qianqian is blocking the way outside. They're old lovers meeting up, they won't care about you. Junior sister, you'd better come back with me obediently so we can catch up."

Ye Qianqian...

He doesn't remember anything!

An indescribable sense of unease welled up in Shen Zhili's heart.

For a moment, her mind went blank, and Hua Jiuye's arm tightened even more, teasing her in the ear: "I'll get angry if you daydream at a time like this."

Shen Zhili's lips trembled: "...Senior brother, please don't do this."

Hua Jiuye raised an eyebrow slightly: "So, what do you think of me, hmm?"

Shen Zhili: "...Make the snake release me first."

"Will you come back with me if I let you go?"

Shen Zhili nodded warily.

Hua Jiuye smiled and said, "Okay." She snapped her fingers, and the snake's body retreated in circles.

Shen Zhili had just caught her breath when suddenly her waist tightened, and her vision spun around. When she came to her senses, Hua Jiuye had already folded her body in half and hoisted her onto his shoulder.

She flipped over and pulled out two long needles as thin as silver threads. Just as Shen Zhili was about to stab them, Hua Jiuye had already grabbed her hand and stabbed herself with the needles.

The heavy dose of paralyzing powder invaded Shen Zhili's body, and his body instantly stiffened.

As if not angry at all, Hana Kuya was still smiling:

"Go home, junior sister. I still have a score to settle with you and Shen Tianxing."

I strode out of the tavern. The streets were bustling with people, and the osmanthus trees planted along the street were in full bloom, filling the air with their fragrance.

Su Chenche was nowhere to be seen.

Those who do evil will not live long.

Unable to move her hands and feet, Shen Zhili was easily thrown into the carriage, and could only let the bumpy carriage carry her into the valley.

Hua Jiuye leaned against the other side, gazing out the car window. Her eyes were dark and deep, like the night. The corners of her lips were raised in a half-smile, and the wound at the corner of her eye added to her eerie appearance.

He rested his chin on one hand and casually scratched the python's jaw with the other. The python seemed to enjoy this very much, wriggling obediently in his hand.

Shen Zhili calmed down... In any case, her life was now in Hua Jiuye's hands, so if she didn't try to build a relationship now, when would she?

She tried to soften her voice as she said, "Senior brother, the wound on your face... can be removed in less than three days with Bixia Ointment."

"Injury? You mean this?" Hua Jiuye turned her head, touching the wound on her cheek, and licked her lips with her bright red tongue. "Of course it can be healed, but how can I remember it after it's healed? It's because of this wound that I've been thinking about you for so long."

The tone became increasingly chilling.