"When snowflakes fall, they pick up bacteria and dust from the air. If they land in your breakfast, they're not clean and could make you sick."
"Xiao Xu, be a good boy. Go inside and eat your fill before you come out to play."
Xu Yi turned her gaze away from her and said to Han Muzhou, "Zhouzhou, let's go inside and eat."
"Hmm? Hmm, okay." Han Muzhou didn't want to get sick, and she had already finished drinking the milk as her sister had told her. It was time to go back and have a proper breakfast. Hearing Xu Yi's invitation, she accepted.
Gu Yueyue clenched her fist and followed the two into the house.
Breakfast was rather dull, but thankfully the others gradually got up and the cabin became lively.
The unpleasantness of one or two people is thus hidden.
It wasn't until the afternoon that Han Muzhou suggested having a snowball fight.
Everyone was playing around in the courtyard. Zhao Yuan protected Xu Yi at all times. The two cooperated very well, advancing and retreating with good balance and offense and defense. Someone said, "The bride and groom are finally together, which has finally filled the void of regret."
Gu Yueyue rolled up a big, solid snowball and, laughing and joking, threw it at Zhao Yuan's forehead.
A note from the author:
Xu Yi: I take back what I said about you being shameless! Miss Gu, you're being really childish today!
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Chapter 86
We had a snowball fight in the afternoon, and everyone had a lot of fun.
Especially Zhao Yuan.
In the evening, as everyone was getting ready to rest, Chen Sha told them to go back to their rooms and change their clothes, since the snowflakes could easily make them damp and cause them to catch a cold.
Zhao Yuan and He Tao left together.
He Tao chuckled and asked him, "Brother Zhao seems to be in a good mood today."
They all had nightmares last night, especially Zhao Yuan, who couldn't fall asleep at all. He would almost sit up in fright as soon as he lay down. He thought he would be listless at work today, but Zhao Yuan was actually quite happy.
Zhao Yuan's smile faded, and he coughed lightly. "Is it that obvious?"
"Yes, it's like a breath of fresh air."
Zhao Yuan smiled. The camera was still filming, so he couldn't tell the truth. Even if he could, there was no need to tell He Tao. After all, he could keep this to himself.
Zhao Yuan's good mood influenced many people. In the afternoon, everyone had a great time playing in the snow. Some people worked up a sweat, took a hot shower, and then gathered together for a delicious meal.
The second day's filming tasks were basically completed.
Yin Yu began to think about how to subtly transition to the next mission location and get everyone away from this place as quickly as possible.
Yin Yu received a call from Master Xu urging her to leave immediately with her people. He said that one or two days would be fine, as she would only have some nightmares, but if it went on for too long, it might damage the yang energy in the guests' bodies.
Yin Yu readily agreed, promising to take everyone away the next day.
Yin Yu hung up the phone, and Xu Yi received another call.
It was Master Xu Liang who called.
Xu Yi is Xu Liang's senior, and Xu Yi has entrusted her with some matters. Now that she has received this call, Xu Yi assumes that there has been progress on the matters she was asked to attend to.
However, Xu Liang said that Zhao Yuan's constitution was special, and being tainted by demonic energy and entering the illusion with them would likely shorten his lifespan. He hoped that Xu Yi could help him resolve this.
“Senior sister, something came up and I can’t get away. Zhao Yuan’s problem isn’t too serious. You cultivate the orthodox Heavenly Dao, so as long as you have more contact with him, you can naturally suppress the evil energy on his body.”
Xu Yi agreed without the slightest hesitation.
"I was fortunate to have his help in the illusion. After several interactions, I was able to see that he was kind-hearted, so I will naturally save him."
"Okay. I know you're kind, senior sister. I'll hang up now. Senior sister, please be mindful of the time and don't drag it out too long, as the damage caused by demonic energy entering the body is almost irreversible."
Having dealt with demons for many years, Xu Yi knew this better than anyone else.
Even if she was determined to save Zhao Yuan, she couldn't start right now. After all, it was late at night and everyone was asleep. It would seem too strange for her to go out to find Zhao Yuan at this moment, and it might cause misunderstandings and speculation.
So they patiently waited until the next day.
That night, everyone had nightmares again, but Gu Yueyue's dream was even more terrifying.
After all, the others' dreams were influenced by the environment here, but her desires were amplified by the succubus, and after falling asleep, her soul automatically left her body to find Xu Yi.
But Xu Yi didn't sleep tonight, so Gu Yueyue couldn't find Xu Yi's sea of consciousness or break into it. She could only be drawn into the demonic energy here, experiencing all sorts of terrifying things in the illusion.
I felt the terror of being there once again.
The next morning, Gu Yueyue was the first to get up.
She quietly went to the kitchen, intending to cook something delicious to comfort herself, and also to prepare some of Xu Yi's favorite foods.
As for why we should take care of Xu Yi.
Let's start with yesterday's three meals.
Gu Yueyue didn't notice at breakfast, but at noon and in the evening, she realized that Xu Yi's appetite was not very good.
Chen Sha's cooking skills are quite good, but two-thirds of the ingredients she chooses are ones that Xu Yi doesn't usually like to eat.
Gu Yueyue wanted to take over the cooking job today.
Chen Sha was the second to get up and found someone already in the kitchen. She was a little surprised, but when she entered the kitchen and found that it was Gu Yueyue, she was surprised.
"Teacher Gu, are you going to cook today?"
"Okay. I can't let you work so hard all by yourself." Gu Yueyue said as she plated the breakfast she had already prepared. Chen Sha thanked her repeatedly and accepted the breakfast with both hands.
She stood in the kitchen and tasted the flavor, intending to give it a compliment out of politeness, since the actress was a very famous A-list TV star and she needed to maintain a proper facade.
After taking a bite, Chen Sha savored it carefully and began to praise it, making no attempt to hide her surprise. Her words were full of sincerity and admiration.
Her repeated praise reminded Gu Yueyue of the breakfast Xu Yi had at her house when she came to participate in this program. Xu Yi had praised it so unreservedly, as if she had cooked a classic dish that no ordinary person could replicate.
Gu Yueyue gets shy when praised for a long time, and she was no exception at this moment.
Fortunately, she maintained her composure throughout and didn't blush in front of Chen Sha.
"I never expected Teacher Gu to be such a good cook. I made a fool of myself yesterday."
Gu Yueyue recalled yesterday's three meals, which were delicious and each dish was prepared to be perfect in color, aroma and taste. Chen Sha was a chef whose talents were wasted on the entertainment industry.
"Sister Chen, you flatter me." Gu Yueyue chuckled and praised her again.
As the two exchanged sincere compliments in front of the camera, the others gradually got up.
First to arrive was Yin Yu, with exquisite makeup and a trendy new outfit that showcased her feminine charm, concealing all the mental stress she had been under in recent days. Once a member of a girl group that swept across Asia, Yin PD is now a man of both talent and good looks.
In private, Yin Yu is very indulgent and does whatever makes her comfortable. But once she's in front of the camera, she must be elegant, noble, fiery, charming, sexy, and alluring, bringing out the ultimate in feminine beauty and showcasing her full charm in every way.
Seeing Gu Yueyue busy in the kitchen, Yin Yu was instantly transported back to her teenage years.
"Yueyue, my darling, why are you preparing breakfast?" Yin Yu said as she walked over, picked up the portion that Gu Yueyue had prepared for her, tasted it and found it to be the same flavor she remembered, and the control of the heat was even more skillful, making it taste even more delicious.
Yin Yu speaks eloquently without restraint. Her friends and fans know her personality well, and they find it easy and funny to hear her speak in an exaggerated tone.
On the second floor, right outside Zhao Yuan's bedroom, Xu Yi was blocking the way.
He Tao glanced at Xu Yi, who was expressionless outside the door, and then turned to look at Zhao Yuan, who was getting dressed inside the room.
He silently blocked the door to the room.
He was pondering Xu Yi's intentions for coming here.
We've all been in this industry before, so there are some things we all know even if we don't say them aloud.
It's easy to imagine why a rising star would come to see a senior figure in the industry who's currently very popular so early in the morning.
"Are you here to see Teacher Zhao? What's the matter?" He Tao didn't want to misunderstand someone beforehand; what if they really came for important business?
Xu Yi didn't say anything, not even a perfunctory smile, and gently shook her head, "I'll talk to him when he comes out."
Showing absolutely no respect for his seniors, He Tao gave a cold laugh and said, "Then you just wait."
He turned to the side, closed the door, and without looking at Xu Yi again, went straight through the corridor and headed for the stairs.
Zhao Yuan could hear the commotion outside from inside the room. When he heard that it was Xu Yi who had come to find him, a secret joy welled up in his heart.
But this feeling comes quickly and goes even faster.
When he finished dressing and came out, Xu Yi was still waiting at the door.
"Xiao Xu, is there something you need?" Zhao Yuan was very friendly to her, especially since they had played a snowball fight together yesterday, which had attracted Gu Yueyue's attention and made Zhao Yuan think highly of Xu Yi.
Perhaps what's said online is true: if you want to pursue a woman, you should first learn to be nice to the people around her.
Xu Yi was unaware of the chaotic thoughts in Zhao Yuan's mind. Otherwise, let alone saving people, it was likely that if the Demonic Sword were unleashed, Zhao Yuan would cease to exist in this world.
"Hmm. I heard that Teacher Zhao has been having nightmares these past two nights. I have a very effective cleansing talisman here." Xu Yi took the talisman out of his pocket. "I hope it will be of some help to Teacher Zhao."
She spent an entire night making this; it subtly protects Zhao Yuan without harming his body, and she doesn't need to be by his side personally.
Zhao Yuan glanced at the talisman, his feelings somewhat complicated.
"Thank you, Xiao Xu." Zhao Yuan wasn't superstitious, but he didn't refuse the kindness.
Seeing that he accepted it, but his attitude was somewhat perfunctory and his movements somewhat casual, Xu Yi added, "This was painted by a very powerful celestial master. The effect is excellent, you should keep it safe."
"Okay, sure." Zhao Yuan nodded, but still didn't seem to cherish the talisman.
Xu Yi lowered his dark eyes, thought for a moment, and then said emphatically, "I spent a lot of effort and time to obtain this talisman. I hope Teacher Zhao will accept it carefully and not damage it easily."
Xu Yi wanted to express how hard-won this item was. This is how it is for ordinary people. No matter how much value an item has, as long as it is given some meaning, its value becomes precious, even if the item itself does not change.
Zhao Yuan touched the talisman in his pocket, feeling as if his fingertips were about to burn.
This isn't just a talisman; it's a token of my sincere heart.
Zhao Yuan suddenly realized that he had accepted the talisman a little too early and had been a bit careless.
He took out the talisman.
"Xiao Xu, this is too valuable, I can't accept it, you should take it back."