Chapter 116 The Third Shuraba Field (5)

Qiu Tao was woken by Lu Yuan's voice.

Looking at the decor that was clearly a lady's chamber, his memory instantly flashed back to the previous night.

Outside, Lu Yuan was still calling out "Miss." He suppressed the pain in his body and straightened up, his eyes immediately falling on the young girl meditating on a couch not far away. Sunlight bathed her, lending her an indescribable aura of mystery and sanctity.

With his cultivation, he could tell at a glance that Shen Jianxi was only in the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Recalling last night, his gaze deepened. At that cultivation level, she should have been powerless against the pursuers from last night, yet she had managed to eliminate all of them.

Even though the two of them had cooperated in the later stages, he knew that he had been drugged last night and couldn't exert his full strength. She had essentially been the primary force.

As he was lost in thought, Shen Jianxi let out a breath and slowly opened her eyes, emerging from her cultivation state.

She told Lu Yuan that she needed more rest and then walked towards the bedside.

The moment Qiu Tao sensed she had finished cultivating, he lay back down again, pretending to still be unconscious.

"Xixi, this person woke up long ago."

Everything was exposed by 77.

Shen Jianxi paused, her expression unchanged as she walked to the bedside and sat down, scrutinizing his face.

Last night, she had only focused on cleaning his wounds. Now, looking closely, she realized he was truly a breathtaking beauty.

Beneath his sword-like brows, a pair of peach blossom eyes were closed. His face was pale from the significant blood loss the previous night, possessing a fragile beauty.

She studied him intently, making Qiu Tao a little uncomfortable.

Her gaze was so intense it felt almost tangible, making him feel as though he were completely exposed.

Unable to bear it any longer, he feigned just waking up and opened his eyes, looking confused. "Where... where is this?"

Shen Jianxi looked at him with a half-smile. Tsk, tsk, tsk, what an actor.

He then looked at her. "Last night, thank you, Miss, for saving me."

"Don't overthink it. My courtyard is short of someone to feed the pigs, so I saved you."

Qiu Tao's expression stiffened. He chuckled awkwardly. "Miss is joking."

Shen Jianxi found this person more alluring when he was awake than when he was unconscious. Those peach blossom eyes were like obsidian, exuding a captivating allure as they shifted, as if containing all the vastness of the stars in this world.

When he looked at you, there was an innate depth of feeling.

"My name is Qiu Ci. May I know the Miss's esteemed name?"

If it weren't for 77's information, she would have been completely deceived by him. Qiu Ci, indeed!

"My name is Shen Ci."

It's just a fake name, who doesn't have one?

As they spoke, Qiu Tao's mind raced. He had just checked his physical condition. His external wounds were well bandaged and treated, but his internal injuries were quite severe, and his spiritual energy was almost depleted. In this state, anyone with cultivation could kill him.

He still didn't know who his pursuers were. Leaving now would undoubtedly be dangerous.

"Who were the people who chased you last night? Will I be in danger if I saved you?" she asked casually.

Shen Jianxi had already had 77 check his physical condition. For him now, the best option was to stay with his savior. However, she couldn't say it herself, as it might arouse his suspicion.

Meanwhile, Qiu Tao had a clear understanding of his situation. He spoke with feigned weakness. "To be honest, I don't know who those people last night were."

"Oh," Shen Jianxi nodded and continued, "Then when are you planning to leave?"

As she said this, her face showed a hint of bewilderment, as if asking him if he could leave sooner.

Her demeanor lessened Qiu Tao's wariness. Although the identity of the woman before him was unclear, he had heard the maid address her as "Miss." Four Directions City was the central hub of Northern Chang Prefecture, and servants were not cheap. To have them meant she belonged to a family of some standing. As for her exact identity...

He would stay for now and investigate the rest himself.

With this thought, Qiu Tao clutched his head and looked at her with a hint of allure. "Would the Miss be willing to take me in for a while?"

He felt a pang of anger. If he hadn't been looking for that brat Lin Xinglan, he would have been fine at Mingxin Sect and wouldn't have been chased and reduced to using his looks to beg for shelter.

He had lost his communication stone after leaving the sect. How pathetic!

This was exactly what Shen Jianxi wanted, but she couldn't show it. Instead, she feigned hesitation and reluctance. "It's probably not appropriate... I'm a woman, and it would damage my reputation if word got out."

Seeing that there was still hope, Qiu Tao quickly said, "Miss, please rest assured, I will stay in this room and go nowhere. I will leave once my injuries have healed."

"To be honest, I, Qiu, am alone and have nowhere to go if I leave here," he added, his expression turning melancholic.

Shen Jianxi interjected at the opportune moment, "Then... alright, but you can't run around."

"Miss, please rest assured. I won't stay for free. I can clean, cook, do laundry, and I can also..." he paused, "...warm your bed."

"You, what nonsense are you spouting!" Shen Jianxi was made "shy" by his words and quickly reached out to cover his mouth, glaring at him. A faint blush tinged her jade-like cheeks.

At the sight of her misty eyes, Qiu Tao's heart trembled, and he uncomfortably shifted his gaze away.

77: "Beep! Favorability +6, current Qiu Tao's favorability is 6."

Shen Jianxi calculated inwardly. A life-saving favor had only increased his favorability by 6. He was far more guarded than Lin Xinglan.

"Then you should rest well. I'll bring you food at noon."

There was no point in staying here any longer. She stood up and walked out. Yesterday, she had promised Lin Xinglan to bring him pastries this afternoon. She had people clean out the small kitchen in her courtyard yesterday, and she needed to prepare now.

As soon as she left, Qiu Tao could no longer hold on and fell asleep. His injuries were too severe, and once he knew he was temporarily safe, he lost his strength.

However, he didn't know that after he fell asleep, Shen Jianxi had instructed everyone in the household that her current name was Shen Ci and that they must not get it wrong.

Although Shen's father, Shen's mother, and Shen Ziqian were somewhat confused, after she said she wanted a pseudonym, the three, who had always doted on her, teased her a bit and readily agreed.

At the same time, she also made sure to have Lu Yuan inform everyone not to enter her courtyard.

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Shen Jianxi made some osmanthus cakes and lotus crisps, traditional pastries from her original world that did not exist in this one.

After finishing these, she didn't forget to make some light dishes for Qiu Tao.

Carrying the dishes into the room, Qiu Tao was already awake. He sat propped up on the bed, his clothes loose. His jet-black hair, smooth as silk, cascaded over his body. When he looked at her, the corners of his eyes naturally curled upwards, adding to his alluring charm.

"I made some food. Since you're injured, you can only eat light meals." She said as she placed the food on the table.

Qiu Tao had already smelled the aroma. He hadn't expected her to cook herself. He got out of bed and walked laboriously to the table, each step pulling at his wounds, causing him to break into a cold sweat.

He looked at the food containers on Shen Jianxi's table with confusion. A faint sweet fragrance wafted from them.

His nose twitched. Little did anyone know, in Mingxin Sect, he and his junior brother were both huge fans of sweets. Mingxin Sect was located on a mountain, and the two of them would often go down the mountain together to find delicious pastries.

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