I Find Her Disgusting Chapter 56

The food Yan Huirou brought back was, surprisingly, not sweet.
Jiang Xidai peeled off the outer layer of oil paper, then the lotus leaf wrapping the glutinous rice ball, and poked it with her chopsticks for a while before confirming—
It was savory-sweet.
Forget it. I won’t hold it against her today.
Jiang Xidai remembered Yan Huirou saying that eating too much sugar would cause toothaches, and grudgingly forgave her.
Her expression was bland as she tasted a little with some disdain.
The fragrance of the lotus-leaf-wrapped glutinous rice, mixed with the honeyed softness of sweet dates and the richness of a bit of meat, melted in her mouth, leaving a sweet aftertaste. It didn’t seem so bad after all.
After about four or five bites, Jiang Xidai’s brow relaxed, and she decided to add this to her daily snack list.
Yan Huirou was very good at finding delicious food. Why did that little brat always manage to hit her preferences unintentionally?
But—thinking of Yan Huirou.
Should I have her come over tonight?
Her just-eased mood tightened again.
Jiang Xidai thought for a moment, her hand holding the chopsticks loosening slightly.
Forget it.
But just as she was about to let her rest for a day, a faint sound came from the entrance of Qionghua Hall.
“Sect Master? Why are you here all alone, without even a lamp lit?” Yan Huirou’s gentle voice sounded.
She was holding a bowl of sweet fermented rice balls, with a sprinkle of osmanthus flowers added today, like a layer of golden sand floating in the rich, milky soup.
As Yan Huirou walked over, she lit a lamp along the way, and the warm glow illuminated the dimness of the hall.
“It’s just a meal, no need for so much fuss,” Jiang Xidai replied flatly.
With another person in the hall, there was a bit more life. A small lamp was suddenly brightened, its flame like a swollen red bean, looking somewhat cute.
Jiang Xidai stared at the flame for a moment, then averted her gaze.
Yan Huirou placed the sweet fermented rice balls in front of her. “Eating just glutinous rice balls is too dry. I thought this would go well with it.”
She lifted her robe and sat down beside Jiang Xidai. When Jiang Xidai looked over, she smiled faintly. “What’s wrong, Sect Master?”
“That lump of coal of yours,” Jiang Xidai frowned, “isn’t it sick?”
“Mm.”
At the mention of this, Yan Huirou’s gaze fell. “That one is called Shangshan. It’s very sick and can’t eat anymore. I separated it from the other puppies tonight and asked Bi Luo to take care of it.”
“I went out to find a veterinarian today, and they said it’s not looking good. So I was worried and a little too nervous about it. Plus, you scared it, so my heart…”
Yan Huirou sighed. “But I know you meant well and what you said was very reasonable.”
“I’m not actually blaming you.”
She looked at Jiang Xidai seriously and explained earnestly, “I’m sorry. Although I was worried, I shouldn’t have said those things.”
Jiang Xidai looked up at Yan Huirou.
A corner of her heart, which she had been unwilling to face all afternoon, was gently lifted by Yan Huirou’s words, and a little light finally shone through.
She didn’t know what it was exactly.
It was like a spoonful pressing down on the glutinous rice balls, causing some of the rice grains on top to float up and move about randomly.
But at least, no one had ever cared about her feelings like this before.
Never…
Jiang Xidai looked at Yan Huirou for a long time, then slowly, a gentle smile spread across her face. She tapped the rim of the bowl with her spoon and said leisurely, “What’s there to say? It would be better to make another bowl.”
Yan Huirou said, “Sect Master, the old lady who sells the fermented rice starter already recognizes me and even gave me a discount.”
“Mm. What about it?”
“Nothing much. She asked if my family runs a restaurant, since I always buy a batch every time, supporting her business.”
Yan Huirou propped her chin on her hand. “Our Shasheng Sect doesn’t have a restaurant business, so I could only say that a junior in the family loves to eat it.”
“Then she lectured me, saying I shouldn’t always give children rice wine, as it might stunt their growth.”
She smiled. “If the Sect Master keeps eating like this, I won’t be able to explain it to the old lady. It’s better to exercise some restraint.”
Hearing this, Jiang Xidai shot her a glare. “What child? Yan Huirou, don’t you try to be sarcastic with me.”
Although Yan Huirou was smiling, the smile soon faded. There was a constant worry in her brow, likely because she was still concerned about something else.
Jiang Xidai studied her for a few more moments, seeming to have decided something. She lowered her eyes and slowly finished the last sip of rice wine.
“Yan Huirou.”
“Hm?”
“Come with me to Bright Moon Pavilion.”
“…What’s wrong?”
“Just follow me.”
Bright Moon Pavilion.
The flowering trees were still growing well, and some new potted plants had even been added underneath. They were arranged in a large and small cluster, adding a touch of natural flavor to the luxurious and exquisite environment.
Yan Huirou had planted them.
“Ah, greetings, Sect Master.” Since Bi Luo had started taking care of Yan Huirou, she encountered Jiang Xidai more and more often and gradually no longer found it particularly strange.
Jiang Xidai gave a faint “mm” and walked past, letting Yan Huirou lead the way to the dying puppy.
The black furball was curled up in a small nest sewn from fabric in Bright Moon Pavilion, twitching from time to time.
Sect Master Jiang glanced at it, raised her sleeve, and cast a spell. The little puppy flew up and landed gently in her palm.
She took out a bottle of pills from her Storage Ring and gave it to Yan Huirou. “Pour out two.”
Yan Huirou took the bottle and noticed the name. “This is…”
“Bone Cleansing Pills.”
“What?!”
The young girl’s shriek made both Jiang Xidai and Yan Huirou turn their heads.
Bi Luo was also startled by her own voice. She covered her mouth. “I’m sorry, Sect Master… but you, you’re feeding a dog, feeding it this kind of pill, isn’t that a bit too wasteful? That’s—that’s a pill for refining one’s constitution that’s worth a thousand gold and is priceless on the market!”
Feeding it to a dog!
What!
A dog?
Bi Luo’s eyes were watering with envy. Was it too late for her to squat on the ground and pretend to be a dog?
Yan Huirou also hesitated for a moment, looking at the two round golden pills in her hand.
Before Bi Luo could feel gratified that “Miss Yan is at least frugal,” she quickly realized she had thought wrong.
Yan Huirou wasn’t concerned because the pills were expensive, but rather, she worried, “Sect Master, can things that people eat be fed to a puppy? Won’t it cause problems?”
Bi Luo: “…” What a pair of geniuses.
“It’s fine,” Jiang Xidai said. “This isn’t for treating illness.”
Yan Huirou said “Ah,” but Jiang Xidai had already taken the pills and shot them into the dog’s mouth from a distance.
Bi Luo’s heart finally broke. She closed her eyes in sorrow, unwilling to look closely.
She saw the little black dog’s eyes widen instantly. Yan Huirou thought it was choking and quickly took it back from Jiang Xidai’s hands, patting it in her arms.
But with one pat, the entire dog’s body burst into a brilliant golden light.
It almost blinded Yan Huirou, and she couldn’t help but squint.
Little Shangshan was like a dry field nourished by water, instantly becoming soft and full of life. Every strand of fur grew like spring grass after the rain, exceptionally tender.
It struggled, fell from Yan Huirou’s arms, and its four little white paws touched the ground. It began to run around excitedly, a stark contrast to its previous dying state.
Yan Huirou was stunned.
The little dog ran nonstop until it had vented its excess energy, then it trotted over to Yan Huirou’s feet, full of spirit, and sniffed around, its tail wagging so fast it became a blur, showing no sign of its previous illness.
Yan Huirou breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes brightening. “…Sect Master, it really worked.”
The worry in her brow was swept away, as if she had received some great blessing. The dark clouds had been pushed away to reveal a clear sky, and a relieved, sincere, and relaxed expression underneath.
“How did you do that?”
“Once it breaks through to become a spirit beast, it won’t be troubled by such minor ailments.”
“Ah… how did I not think of that? You really have your ways. But these pills are very expensive. I will work hard to earn money and pay you back in the future.”
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“They’re not particularly expensive. No need to pay me back. They were just gathering dust anyway.”
How are they not expensive? How could they not be! Even in the gold-and-jade-filled Shasheng Sect, they were considered precious.
Bi Luo was on the verge of fainting from pity. She trembled as she held onto the wall. She glanced at Jiang Xidai—
The woman’s brows and eyes were unconsciously lifted. When she spoke to Yan Huirou, her eyes were shimmering, as gentle and beautiful as a peach blossom.
Sect Master Jiang’s demeanor had undergone tremendous change recently. She was like that fatuous ruler who lit the beacon towers to amuse his consort! She would do anything to make the beauty smile!!
Bi Luo was just about to get on the ground and see if any pill powder had fallen.
—And a bottle of Bone Cleansing Pills was tossed into her arms.
“It’s been opened and has no other use. The rest is for you,” Jiang Xidai said nonchalantly.
Bi Luo was stunned.
Tears of genuine emotion streamed down her face. She said in a daze, “Sect Master…”
Can things like this happen more often, please?
Please.
After a while, Yan Huirou picked up the lively little dog that was acting cute on the ground and held it up to Jiang Xidai.
Jiang Xidai subconsciously raised her sleeve to cover her nose and frowned. “What are you doing…”
“It’s very clean,” Yan Huirou said. “There’s no strange smell. You’ve touched it before, too. Hold it. The Sect Master is now Shangshan’s savior. It will definitely like you.”
A little black puppy was placed in Jiang Xidai’s hands. The woman’s expression was indescribable, half disdainful, half at a loss. She subconsciously gripped the puppy’s neck to stop it from moving—just like before, but she was quickly guided by Yan Huirou. “Holding it like this is… good.”
The little black dog was startled by the force on its neck and cautiously lay down. Its two golden, amber-like eyes stared motionlessly at the woman.
Beasts are sensitive to threats. It could smell her power, so it was also very well-behaved, not at all like the playful rascal it was with Yan Huirou.
Seeing that it didn’t lick her hand, Jiang Xidai’s expression softened a little, and she relaxed her instinctive grip on its lifeline.
She didn’t think she had the same overflowing love as Yan Huirou and wouldn’t love these round, furry creatures.
Unexpectedly, the little black dog pressed its snout down, its two pointed ears flattened back, and its thin tail hung down, wagging gently at Jiang Xidai.
Everyone present was a little surprised.
This was a posture it had never shown to Yan Huirou or Bi Luo—a posture of submission.
From those golden eyes, Jiang Xidai sensed a hint of a desire to recognize a master and pledge allegiance.
Her brow relaxed slightly, and she praised it faintly, “Not bad, quite astute.”
After looking at it from a distance for a while, she even reached out a hand and smoothed its ink-black fur.