Every word Chen Xi spoke entered Cheng Xiaofan's ears word for word, piercing his heart. Yet, he was helpless to retort.
He lay on the stone table, appearing devoid of any breath. Anyone who saw him would think he was a cold corpse.
"Alas, what's the use of talking to a dead man like you!" Chen Xi sat there, lighting another cigarette.
She couldn't help but mutter again, "You know, Cheng Xiaofan, I never used to smoke."
"It was only after you left this world that I started smoking!"
"Due to constant worry and fear, I also developed severe vertigo."
"Fortunately, fate has not abandoned me. Just this morning, I met a divine physician who assured me he could completely cure my vertigo."
"Cheng Xiaofan, to be honest, that divine physician was so handsome, exuding such masculinity. I was almost smitten."
"Especially when he massaged me during the treatment, it felt incredibly pleasurable. I even thought of bringing him to the Star Lord's Palace and making him my man!"
"I believe he will bring immense joy to my life!"
"..." Hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan felt a surge of secret delight.
He was certain this divine physician had rushed over from Earth.
His speed was astonishing; he had approached Chen Xi in such a short time.
Chen Xi, just you wait!
Don't harbor any grand illusions about immense joy in your life.
What awaits you is death.
No matter how cunning a scheme you devise, my other Cheng Xiaofan will find a way to break it.
Of course!
These were merely fluctuations of Cheng Xiaofan's thoughts.
After finishing the cigarette,
Chen Xi stood up and said, "Cheng Xiaofan, I'm returning to the Star Lord's Palace. You and your little woman just lie here quietly."
"Once I eliminate the other Cheng Xiaofan, I can directly destroy you!"
"From then on, on this Yanhuang Planet, there will be no more Cheng Xiaofan!"
With that, Chen Xi left the secret chamber.
She entered the elevator.
Back in her chambers in the Beidou Palace,
She lay down on the bed.
It was her habit to take a nap every afternoon.
She had thought her mood would be somewhat relaxed after venting in the underground secret chamber.
As Chen Xi lay on her side in bed, just as she was about to fall asleep, she suddenly felt a chilling sensation from behind.
At that moment!
Her every hair seemed to stand on end.
"Ah!" Chen Xi screamed in fright, scrambling to sit up.
She looked around wildly.
It felt as if a pair of eyes were hidden in the darkness,
Staring intently at her.
"Star Lord, what's wrong?"
The female guards, upon hearing Chen Xi's shriek, immediately rushed into her chamber.
Chen Xi smoothed her disheveled hair, shook her head, and said, "N-nothing, I think I just had a nightmare!"
"Don't leave, just stay by my side, and let me rest a bit!"
...
That afternoon.
Cheng Xiaofan continued to treat several more patients.
They were all ordinary people, and he didn't charge them a single cent for his consultation.
As dusk approached, Cheng Xiaofan packed up, bid farewell to Gan Xiaotang, and hurried towards Luo Shu's house.
"Ah, Mr. Cheng, you're here!"
Luo Shu beamed upon seeing Cheng Xiaofan.
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and said, "Elder Luo invited me; how could I not come!"
Luo Shu smiled, "A friend from the countryside came to the city today and brought me a papaya fish, quite large. We can't finish it alone, so I thought of inviting you!"
Cheng Xiaofan, upon hearing this, laughed, "Thank you for thinking of me, Elder Luo!"
Luo Shu poured Cheng Xiaofan a cup of tea and said, "Please have a seat. I'll heat the fish in the kitchen and then bring it out!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "Alright, Elder Luo, please be busy!"
Not long after,
Luo Shu emerged with a large basin of fish.
As he lifted the lid, a rich aroma of freshness wafted through the air.
The so-called papaya fish were shaped like papayas.
These fish typically bred naturally and grew on their own. They had extremely strict water quality requirements, making artificial cultivation very difficult.
Combined with their tender flesh and high nutritional value, they were rarely seen in the market due to high demand.
Papaya fish were a specialty of the Yanhuang Planet and could not be found on Earth.
"Wow, this papaya fish smells amazing!" Upon smelling the aroma, Cheng Xiaofan immediately received relevant information in his mind.
It seemed that Emperor Shennong in ancient times had eaten this fish.
Otherwise, Cheng Xiaofan would not have obtained this information.
Luo Shu, upon hearing this, chuckled happily, "This papaya fish is in excellent condition. When they are young, they are also suitable as ornamental fish."
"Of course, young papaya fish are also delicious when steamed. The flavor is even better."
"My friend gave me many small papaya fish, which I'm keeping in a tank. When you leave, I'll catch a few more for you to take, whether for raising or for eating."
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "To eat and then take some with me, that's truly too much!"
Luo Shu laughed, "What's our relationship like? Don't be so polite!"
Cheng Xiaofan tasted the papaya fish. The flavor was indeed superb, even slightly superior to the immortal fish he had cultivated.
"Come, let's drink!" Luo Shu busied himself pouring Cheng Xiaofan another cup of wine.
After a few cups of wine, Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Elder Luo, you invited me here today, but it's probably not just for the fish, is it?"
Luo Shu laughed heartily.
He said, "Mr. Cheng, you are indeed a clever man!"
"Today, I heard that an unusual noble lady went to your place to seek treatment. The scene was quite intimidating!"
"Is there such a thing?"
Cheng Xiaofan nodded and said, "Yes. I could tell that woman was not from an ordinary wealthy family. They even deployed fully armed special police. Her identity is definitely not simple!"
"Moreover, there were dozens of female guards surrounding her. It's evident they were all masters carefully selected from the cultivation world."
"What puzzled me was that those female guards all referred to her as 'Madam,' yet, from her complexion, I could see she was still a youthful beauty!"
"Oh, I see!"
Luo Shu nodded thoughtfully.
He said, "Just as you said, ordinary wealthy families cannot mobilize special police."
"Even if they could call upon special police through connections, it wouldn't be such a grand display."
"Could this woman have some connection with the Star Lord's Palace?"
Cheng Xiaofan's eyebrows twitched slightly.
He said, "Elder Luo, are you suspecting that this woman is the new Star Lord, Chen Xi, herself?"
Luo Shu replied, "At present, this old man dares not make such a judgment."
"As far as I know, since Chen Xi ascended to the position of Star Lord, she has never left the Star Lord's Palace for over ten years."
"Logically, if it were Chen Xi seeking treatment, given her status as Star Lord, she wouldn't easily come to seek medical help."
"She could simply send someone to summon you to the Star Lord's Palace!"
Cheng Xiaofan listened and smiled slightly, "Elder Luo, whether this woman is Chen Xi or not, we will know by tonight!"