Hearing Liu Buli's words, Lu Wuming couldn't help but laugh. Shaking his head, he said, "Master, if you have time to consider these things, you might as well focus on how to deal with these bugs. The aura from these bugs is much stronger than those bats. Wuming can't pay attention to everything, so..."
"Don't worry, I'm saying this, but my attention is still on this," Liu Buli smiled, paused for a moment, and then added, "Besides, if you can absorb all their malice, what do I have to worry about? Without their malice, these guys are no different from ordinary bugs. Killing bugs might be a bit disgusting, but it's not impossible. Your Master isn't that delicate."
Hearing this, Lu Wuming blinked and thought seriously.
If his Master were truly someone who would be scared by bugs, wouldn't that be a good thing in a way?
Because she would be scared, she would act spoiled and clingy towards him. Although he hadn't seen his Master act spoiled out of fear yet, imagining the scene, Lu Wuming felt it would be exceptionally beautiful.
After all, his Master was that beautiful; no matter what she did, people couldn't help but like and be captivated by her. This was only natural, and Lu Wuming didn't think there was anything wrong with it.
However, even though his mind wandered, Lu Wuming knew what he had to do. He didn't need Liu Buli to urge him; he had already very sensibly absorbed all the malice from the surrounding bugs.
And as Liu Buli had said, while killing bugs was a bit disgusting, it was simple and convenient once he did this.
The two cooperated with the same tacit understanding as before. It was just that the number of bugs was too great. By the time they had completely cleared them out, the sky outside had already changed from the initial bright sunshine to a gloomy darkness.
In the snowy mountains, the darkening sky indicated a rapid drop in temperature. When Liu Buli was clearing the bugs, his spiritual energy was mostly focused on offense. Only after the clearing was finished did he suddenly realize how cold it was. He instinctively shivered, but before he could adjust his body temperature, Lu Wuming grabbed his hand.
Just like when they first arrived at the snowy mountains, Lu Wuming held his hand and infused his spiritual energy into him.
A warm feeling spread through his body, causing Liu Buli to instinctively narrow his eyes. Like a cat basking in the afternoon sun, he felt the warmth he desired and a sense of ease and happiness naturally appeared on his face.
Seeing him like this, Lu Wuming knew he had done the right thing again.
So, he increased the spiritual energy he was transmitting, ensuring Liu Buli was warm all over. Only then did he slightly relax and let out a soft laugh, "Master, it's not cold now, is it?"
Liu Buli narrowed his eyes and nodded obediently.
Once his body temperature returned to normal, he had the energy to consider other matters. Turning to look at the mountain of dead bugs beside them, he asked Lu Wuming with concern, "Wuming, how do you feel this time? Absorbing so much malice at once, are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?"
Lu Wuming nodded with a wry smile, "Naturally, I am."
After all, the effect was usually similar every time he absorbed malice. He was used to the feeling, and since the task at hand wasn't finished, he didn't feel the need to make a fuss about it.
However, since his Master had asked, Lu Wuming wouldn't hide anything. The light in his eyes deepened, but a smile appeared on his face as he said, "Master, you know what I think about when I'm uncomfortable. Yet you still ask such a question. Can Wuming interpret this as you inviting me?"
Based on past experiences, Liu Buli should have blushed furiously and then scolded him harshly. Lu Wuming was too accustomed to this, so he was mentally prepared to face Liu Buli's embarrassed anger.
But to his surprise, his Master did blush, but after blushing, she said to him with a hint of shyness, "I know what you're talking about. Didn't I already agree that when we go back, I'll do everything you want? But that's for after we go back. What are you rushing for now? I'm asking if you have any other discomfort besides that. You clearly understand, so don't pretend with me."
This response made Lu Wuming's heart soar.
The smile on his face widened uncontrollably. He lowered his head and kissed Liu Buli fiercely on the cheek. Then, Lu Wuming shook his head and laughed, "Besides that, there's nothing else that's uncomfortable. When I first started dealing with these things, I did feel uncomfortable. But after two lifetimes, I'm already used to it. To be honest, the feeling of absorbing these things is no different from my usual eating. It's all something I'm accustomed to, so how could I still feel uncomfortable?"
He spoke with such ease, as if he truly thought that way.
Liu Buli knew that Lu Wuming genuinely didn't care.
From the "Liu Buli" of the previous life who forced him to absorb malice, to him actively doing it now, too much time and too many instances had passed. Even things that were once unfamiliar must have become familiar after so much experience.
However, no matter how one thought about it, such familiarity was too heartbreaking.
Liu Buli didn't respond, and Lu Wuming looked back at him. Seeing the expression on his face, Lu Wuming immediately understood what he was thinking.
With a somewhat helpless smile, he reached out and pulled Liu Buli into his embrace. He sighed softly and said, "Master, although you don't like to hear me say this, you have to admit it. I am a monster, a monster who likes this feeling. No one is forcing me now; everything is my own will. This is even something I actively want to do, so why do you need to feel sorry for me?"
He paused, then smiled again, "If you truly feel I'm pitiful, then love me more in daily life. You know what I want; don't always refuse to give it to me, and I'll be very satisfied."