Chapter 70: Sightseeing (2/2)

”Save me, Qingyu.”

”Thank you, Qingyu.”

He smiled so sweetly, completely not bothered by the dagger stuck in his chest, while Zhi Wei laughed like a mad man.

”Chen, you have always been with me.”

”--So, stay with me, die with me, Chen.”

Gu Qingyu shot up from her bed, hastily crammed her feet into her shoes and dashed out.

She sprinted straight to Qi Yichen's room and opened the door with a slam. Qi Yichen was still lying on the bed, his lips were pale but it at least had a little more colour than yesterday. His chest rose and fell in a gentle rhythm. Gu Qingyu watched him with glazed eyes as she sighed in relief.

”What's wrong, Yu'er?” Mo Bai appeared behind her.

Gu Qingyu shook her head and turned to face him. ”Mo Bai, I'll leave Qi Yichen in your care.”

”Relax, Yu'er, I'm a doctor.” Mo Bai touched Gu Qingyu's head and walked into the room. ”I'll never break any promise to you.”

”Thank you.” Gu Qingyu walked out. ”Then I won't disturb you. Remember to come down for breakfast.”

Mo Bai gave her a tender smile and nodded slightly.

Gu Qingyu closed the door and walked downstairs.

Qi Wan immediately stood upright and saluted when he saw her. ”Good morning, Boss!”

”Good morning, soldier!” Gu Qingyu nodded and sat down at the dining table. ”Slept well?”

”Well, I had a beautiful dream.” Qi Wan nodded and leaned in. ”You know, I dreamy of Jia Qizhe and Mo Bai last night... Ahahaha! ” He suddenly burst into a full-bellied laugh.

Gu Qingyu understood and laughed too. ”Oh~ I see.”

”Huh? Xiao Yu'er, what are you talking about.” Jia Qizhe walked downstairs with a wicked smile.

”Cough!” Qi Wan coughed and continued before Gu Qingyu could get a word in. ”Boss, it's cold today. Wear fewer clothes!”

Gu Qingyu looked out the window, the sun hung high in the sky.

Qi Wan swallowed nervously. ”Boss, erm, let's dig in. It would be bad if you missed mealtime and ended up with a stomach ache.” He looked at the table and found that the bowls and plates were empty.

Qi Wan froze. ”Come on! When did you finish it, Boss?”

”Just when I was talking to you.” Gu Qingyu was even more confused than him. ”Were you not looking?” She looked at Qi Wan as though she had seen a ghost.

Qi Wan's expression mirrored hers. ”Nope.”

”Okay,” Xie Zang, who had been waiting at the side, shifted on his feet as he asked, ”Kitten, where are we headed next?”

”Eh? I don't know yet...” Gu Qingyu blinked and blinked, ”Shall we do a bit of sightseeing around the area?”

”Did the Lifeblood Jewel not say anything?” Murong Zuoyu's tone dipped slightly. This was his usual tone.

Gu Qingyu nodded, ”Erm... Well.... maybe being stolen scared it, and it needs a few days to recover?” They were not supposed to know about Yan Zun after all, so she had to make something up on the spot.

”...It's spooked?” Qi Wan was astonished. ”That's weird, but cool!”

Jia Qizhe joined them at the table and rubbed Gu Qingyu's head. ”Okay, then we'll just stay in the area for a while. We've been travelling non-stop to find the Spirit Gem anyway, it must be tough on you, Xiao Yu'er.”

”No, it's fine.” Gu Qingyu shook her head. ”Hero, Jia, you must have visited many places. Why don't you show us around?”

”Of course.” Jia Qizhe nodded and smiled, ”But I only want to show Xiao Yu'er around.”

”Brother Jia, you should be more generous~,” Qi Wan said without fear.

Jia Qizhe looked up at Qi Wan. ”Brother Qi, what did you just say?”

”No, no, I didn't say anything!” Qi Wan caved in an instant.

Jia Qizhe smiled with satisfaction. ”What kind of place does Xiao Yu'er like?”

”Scenic places!” Gu Qingyu blurted out.

Jia Qizhe: ”...”

”Scenic places? I know a good place~” Xie Zang smiled.

”Eh?” Gu Qingyu raised her head to look at Xie Zang. ”Where?”

”The bamboo cottage in a quaint bamboo forest, with clear streams and moonlight. ” Xie Zang mused. ”Kitten, do you like what I just described?”

”The image feels familiar...” Gu Qingyu suddenly froze. It fits Qi Yichen's hometown perfectly!

”Xiao Yu'er, do you think of that place too?” Jia Qizhe stared at her, a smile hidden in the curve of his lips.

Qi Wan asked curiously, ”Where is it?” At that time, only Gu Qingyu, Jia Qizhe, Mo Bai, and Qi Yichen were there. And maybe Xie Zang, if he had been following them since then.

Gu Qingyu looked to Xie Zang, confusion was written all over his face as well. That means he doesn't know right?

”Qi Yichen's hometown.” Gu Qingyu explained. ”Xie Zang, what was the place that you were referring to? ”

”Along the border between Beiying and Dongxuan.” Xie Zang answered.

”Then let's check it out.” Gu Qingyu nodded, it might really be his hometown. ”After Qi Yichen wakes up.”

Jia Qizhe nodded obediently. ”Alright.”