The next day, the sun shone brightly.
Xiao Jietian withdrew his hand from the Great Evil, tidied up the messy room, washed up in the bath, put on clean clothes, and headed out.
He arrived in front of a palace, knocked on its door, and it opened to reveal an enchanting and aloof face.
It was Queen Medusa. This palace had also been arranged for her by Little Doctor Immortal and the others, who naturally noticed the significant issue in the relationship between these two.
Moreover, during Xiao Jietian's absence, the women had gotten along quite well, even sparring and exchanging pointers with each other.
The women had long forgotten their initial impression of Queen Medusa's bloodthirsty nature; now, their impression of her was quite favorable.
"What are you doing here? I thought you wouldn't be able to crawl out," Queen Medusa asked coldly, her alluring eyes fixed on Xiao Jietian.
"I came to ask if you'd like to go out tomorrow. I plan to visit the Miter Auction House."
Xiao Jietian didn't address Queen Medusa's comment directly but instead stated his purpose for visiting.
Queen Medusa understood Xiao Jietian's meaning: she could also go to the auction house to see if there were any items she needed.
"I have an agreement with you, so going out with you is fine, but I also want to visit the Alchemist Guild," Queen Medusa thought for a moment, then smiled faintly.
"Then go. I haven't restricted your freedom. Just come when I need you."
Xiao Jietian nodded, speaking indifferently.
"It's no use if I go alone. I... I want you to accompany me. Don't overthink it, I just... it's just because you are an honorary elder of the Alchemist Guild, making it easier to get the medicinal ingredients I need. Going alone is too troublesome."
Queen Medusa's tone suddenly dropped, fluctuating, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
"Given your sincerity, I'll reluctantly agree to go with you."
"I'll come find you when it's time to leave."
This was the first time Xiao Jietian had seen Queen Medusa like this, completely lacking her former queenly demeanor.
Mimicking her former haughty manner, he slightly raised his head, clasped his hands behind his back, and turned to leave after speaking.
Queen Medusa saw his actions and heard his words—how could she not know he was mimicking her?
Her fists clenched, but since she needed his help, she suddenly lost her momentum and slammed the door shut.
Bang!
The door: It wasn't me who provoked you, so why do I have to suffer?
Hearing the door slam, Xiao Jietian nearly split his sides laughing.
Suppressing laughter → failing to suppress → laughing out loud → roaring with laughter.
Xiao Jietian returned to his palace in high spirits. The four women were already awake, chatting and playing.
They almost blinded Xiao Jietian's eyes. Though he had seen them many times, he never grew tired of looking; they were still so beloved and attractive to him.
"I thought you'd pull up your pants and run off again."
Ya Fei's incredibly charming eyes gave Xiao Jietian a powerful, electrifying glare.
As for the others, after Xiao Jietian entered, they all covered themselves tightly with blankets.
"I'm not that kind of person. I wouldn't bear to leave you all."
Xiao Jietian came before them, smiling gently.
"Little Tianzi, come serve this empress."
Ya Fei, having picked up these terms from the stories Xiao Jietian usually told them, spoke coquettishly.
"Happy to serve, my beloved concubine, but first, let me show you my emperor's new clothes."
His body trembled, and the emperor's new clothes made their appearance.
He stepped forward, bent down, and kissed Ya Fei's red lips. The city gates were easily pushed open, and the two armies engaged in direct confrontation, intertwining, evading, and abandoning their armor.
Xiao Jietian was even more valiant; even Cao Cao would have said: Whose general is this, so brave?
In the morning, Xiao Jietian carried Ya Fei out of the room, and the two went to the bath for a quick wash.
In the bath, a green light glowed in Xiao Jietian's hand, slowly infusing into Ya Fei's body.
This was because she had been Xiao Jietian's primary combat opponent before, engaging in too many battles, so he could only help her recover quickly.
"No problem now, you're all better."
Xiao Jietian felt her body had returned to normal, withdrew his wood-element Dou Qi, and smiled faintly.
"It's all your fault, you're like a bull."
Ya Fei saw Xiao Jietian's mischievous face and bit hard on his shoulder.
"You were quite stubborn back then, fighting until you were completely exhausted and still refused to surrender, so I could only continue."
"You think I don't know? You're just getting revenge on me, hmph hmph."
Ya Fei wrinkled her pretty nose, huffing twice.
"Later, you'll serve me in bathing and changing, as your compensation to me."
"No problem, my beloved concubine. Look, they're all envious. Do you still want compensation?"
"Go away, go away, go away! Are you sure that's not fear?"
After bathing, Xiao Jietian dotingly ruffled her hair, using warm Dou Qi to dry it for her.
Ya Fei, with Xiao Jietian's assistance, began to dress. Clothes that would normally take a minute or two to put on ended up taking almost ten minutes.
After the two ate a little something, they walked towards Queen Medusa's palace.
Today was about Ya Fei's matters. The other three had their own things to do, so they didn't plan to go out.
"Little Brother Xiao Jietian, when are you planning to make a move on Sister Fei Yan?"
On the way to find Queen Medusa, Ya Fei, holding Xiao Jietian's arm, suddenly asked.
"Make a move? I'm not that kind of person. Don't slander me."
Xiao Jietian was taken aback by the sudden question, looking at Ya Fei in disbelief, and spoke with an upright expression.
"You're still pretending. I know what's on your mind. As long as we're not blind, it's impossible not to see that there's a big problem with your relationship. Before, in the family, you had her scent on you, and last time in your room..."
Ya Fei looked as if to say, Don't argue, you know it's true.
"Cough cough, we'll talk about it later, we'll talk about it later."
Xiao Jietian coughed twice, put his arm around her slender waist, and said vaguely.
"Oh, later, later~."
Ya Fei playfully drew out the last syllable, and Xiao Jietian, annoyed, smacked her perky bottom.
Slap!
"You're really getting more and more mischievous."
"That's also thanks to you for helping me solve all my worries. Sister, I've truly liberated my nature now. I've never felt so relaxed and at ease as I do now. This feeling is unprecedentedly wonderful."
"You are my super benefactor. Sister, I have no way to repay you. Not only this life, but next life, I still want to be with you. I'm determined to stick with you."
Ya Fei changed her playful demeanor, becoming very serious, looking at Xiao Jietian with firm and sincere eyes, her tone filled with deep gratitude, reliance, and love.
"You won't be able to leave even if you want to. This pirate ship of mine can only be boarded, not disembarked."
Xiao Jietian felt her fervent love, and a warmth stirred in his heart. He gently embraced her.
"Kiss me!"
Ya Fei tilted her head back, looking at Xiao Jietian with a face full of love, her luscious red lips slightly parted, her breath like orchids.
He was a good student, absolutely unwilling to go against a woman's wishes.
He lowered his head and captured her luscious red lips.
The two of them thus indulged their passionate emotions on the path by the lake.
"Why don't you two go back and kiss enough before coming out?"
A slightly chilly voice came from behind them.
The two, lost in their moment, jolted, and their lips instantly separated.
Ya Fei leaned against Xiao Jietian, looking at Queen Medusa, who had appeared ten meters away from them at some unknown point.
Xiao Jietian had already sensed Queen Medusa's presence much earlier but simply ignored her.
"I wondered who was disturbing someone's good business. Turns out it's Sister Fei Yan."
If Ya Fei had been like before, she would naturally have felt a slight fear of Medusa. After all, when Xiao Jietian wasn't around, because their temperaments were somewhat similar, the two were quite confrontational.
During their usual sparring, she had been beaten quite badly, though the gains were also significant.
"I didn't realize you had a habit of peeking here. Next time, tell me first before you watch, and I might consider letting you watch, giggle."
After Ya Fei finished speaking, she covered her mouth and chuckled softly, then kissed Xiao Jietian on the lips.
"Shameless, disgraceful! Now that you have someone backing you, you don't even call me 'sister' anymore? And this is the entrance to my palace!"