eurekapd Chapter 334 The Glass Flower is in Bloom!
Chapter 334 The Glass Flower is in Bloom!
I heard the sounds of women flirting coming from outside the immortal abode, so I followed the sound.
Two people sat at the stone table under the tree—or rather, immortals.
Gui Zhong laughed and moved closer to Aunt Ping, almost touching her.
"Hey, Ping~ It's been so long since I've heard you play a piece. Why don't you show off your skills today?"
"Haha, Gui Zhong, how long have you been resurrected? Only now do you remember that I have this skill? Fine, I'll just... wait, someone's coming."
Upon hearing this, Gui Zhong looked over curiously.
She smiled with delight and waved as she rolled up her coat sleeves.
"Oh, it's Yuanbao! You're finally awake! Come, come, sit here—"
Seeing this, I tilted my head, smiled sweetly, and went over to sit down.
Speaking of which, Gui Zhong and Aunt Ping were actually best friends.
I was resurrected and returned to the end, thus fulfilling the regrets of the two of them.
Perhaps to them, my existence is like that of a fairy who can grant wishes.
Just then, A-Ping looked up at the top of my head and asked curiously.
"Huiyuan, why are you wearing a sweet flower in your hair?"
"...Haha, maybe it's because of that little incident that just happened that I suddenly wanted to wear it. Speaking of which, I still don't know who put this sweet flower next to me. Do you guys have any clue?"
Upon hearing this, Gui Zhong pondered and said, "I remember, it seems that none of the people who came to visit you brought flowers... Only the Traveler and Paimon stayed by your bedside."
Upon hearing this, Huiyuan immediately understood that the sweet flower was Yingfang's.
After Huiyuan figured it out, she felt a little happier and couldn't help but reveal a smirk.
(In Ying's heart, am I the symbol of sweetness and beauty, the sweet flower?)
At this moment, Aunt Ping raised her hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
The feel is on!
She then sat upright and gracefully raised her hand, lightly placing it on the guzheng.
"Azure clouds and flowing winds adorn the rainbow-colored robes..."
My friend hasn't arrived, but my poems have; alas, I am left to enjoy them alone.
I daydream and wish, never expecting that fate would actually bring me here.
As I listened to the music, my body and soul gradually relaxed.
A tiny ray of light fell on her face, and the curtain fell...
Gui Zhong clapped his hands and exclaimed, "That sounds beautiful! Hey, how about the three of us set a time to go to the pavilion on that mountaintop and compose a piece? I remember Yuan Bao can play the flute... I remember you accompanied me when I danced for Zhong Li before!"
Upon hearing this, Aunt Ping turned her curious gaze toward Huiyuan.
"I never imagined that you, Huiyuan, were not only skilled in both literature and martial arts, but also quite knowledgeable about music?"
"Hehe... You flatter me so much, I'm almost embarrassed. I only know a little bit. Well, when we have time, let's go play in that pavilion. By the way, how is Ruoduo?"
Upon hearing this question, Gui Zhong suddenly put on a depressed expression.
Huiyuan felt a surge of tension and couldn't help but worry.
"Gui Zhong, the way you look at him, could it be that he...?"
"No, no, no, Ruoduo is fine, it's me who's in trouble."
"ah...?"
Seeing that Gui Zhong was slow to explain, Hui Yuan became anxious.
At this moment, Aunt Ping laughed and said, "I made a bet with her, guessing whether you would be more concerned about your own health or Ruo Tuo's condition first."
"Why did you make this bet..."
"Haha, Gui Zhong insisted on comparing with me to see who understands you better. I think you're just simple and kind, which is why you helped us... Gui Zhong thinks you're bound by a contract, which is why you risked your life, so we made a bet."
Upon hearing this, Huiyuan couldn't help but feel puzzled.
Where does this unfounded competitive mentality ultimately come from?
"Hey... Gui Zhong, why do you think I had a mission to treat Ruo Tuo?"
"Because everything she says about you is exactly like that kind of person."
"Sister Tongzi? What did she say to you...?"
Could it be that the system secretly spoke ill of Huiyuan while chatting with Guizhong...?
For example, Huiyuan is extremely lazy. If she isn't given any tasks, she could lie at home for a year and become moldy, without moving an inch.
Yes, very likely, it sounds like something the system would say.
After thinking for a moment, Huiyuan asked, "Guizhong, this shouldn't be the reason you made the bet, right? You placed a wager, didn't you? What were you betting on?"
Her face flushed slightly, and she said shyly, "Uh, hehehe, to be honest... I actually want to see what A-Ping looks like in a swimsuit. I've seen this kind of clothing in paintings and calligraphy, and I'm curious about how it would look on A-Ping. I want to see for myself."
After hearing this, Aunt Ping laughed.
"It's just changing clothes, why didn't you just say so? Why make a bet, saying the loser has to treat everyone to dinner..."
Sure enough, no matter what kind of best friend you are, you'll more or less think of each other as a dress-up doll.
so fun!
Gui Zhong lowered his head, embarrassed, and said, "Uh, hehehe... I'm just shy, making up an excuse. Let's not talk about this anymore, Yuanbao, you want to ask about Ruotuo's situation, right?"
"Hmm, where is he?"
"He is at the South Heavenly Gate, the place where the Fulong Tree originally grew."
"What is he doing there?"
"He's filling in the craters... because the terrain looked bad after the battle, so he's repairing it."
"Oh, I see. Okay, I'll go look for him after we finish eating."
After receiving news of Ruoduo from Guizhong, he drank the tea in one gulp and left.
Back in the immortal abode, Huiyuan searched through the various rooms and began to wonder.
(Hmm...? Where are the kittens? And that woman, True Monarch Liuyun? Never mind, let's see what Ying is cooking first.)
Actually, three days ago, the kittens saw the wounded Huiyuan and were very worried, so they clamored to help treat her.
Helpless, True Lord Liuyun had no choice but to lead them to find herbs to prevent their noise from disturbing Huiyuan's rest.
Upon arriving in the kitchen, Ying and Paimon were diligently cooking.
Watching Paimon help wash the vegetables, Huiyuan couldn't help but smile to herself.
(How heartwarming... Wait, why is Ying's arm bandaged... Is it from the battle with me? Don't the cats have Senzu Beans? Why aren't they eating them... Did they run out of Senzu Beans too?)
Upon closer inspection, Ying's body had more wounds than just these.
There are wounds on the inner thighs, neck, and shoulders, more or less.
(Even while injured, she stayed by my bedside for three whole days, Ying...)
It's important to know that Huiyuan's magical artifact, "Leisurely and Relaxed," has a passive ability called "Bleeding."
As long as effective damage is dealt, the bleeding effect will cause 1% true damage.
With this ability, Ruo Tuo, Zhong Li, Ying, and Xiao, who faced off against Hui Yuan, were all seriously injured.
Fortunately, Ruoduo's skin was thick enough and its health bar had a percentage of health remaining; otherwise, the thousand hits from Hunyuan would have been enough to kill it ten times over.