Asked About The World Of Mortals

Chapter 56: Days of Coexistence with Ming He (Fake)

In the following days, Qin Yi once again resumed his reclusive state, wholeheartedly focusing on alchemy. It seemed as though he had forgotten that the entire Prince's Mansion had been bestowed upon him, as he continued to live in the guest courtyard. Aside from Li Qinglin's family moving out, the mansion became much quieter, as if nothing had changed.

Ming He lived in another guest room in the courtyard, spending most of her time meditating on the sword formation in the backyard. It seemed that the sword formation, Liu Su, had truly provided her with valuable insights. As she had said before, "You focus on your alchemy, and I'll pursue my path." Even though they lived under the same roof, there was no room for any ambiguity or romantic entanglements.

It seemed that Ming He had reached a state of fasting, as she didn't need to bathe or dress formally. There was no awkwardness between them, and the ambiguous scenes one might expect from a novel titled "Days of Coexistence with Ming He" were nonexistent. They only occasionally crossed paths outside, where Ming He would bow slightly and then pass by.

Qin Yi couldn't even find anything to say to her. The sense of distance, like the Milky Way hanging in the sky, hadn't disappeared due to their "cohabitation." On the contrary, if she didn't initiate a conversation, the distance between them felt even greater, to the point where it seemed impossible to speak in her presence.

No one talks to a star that is light-years away.

He could somewhat understand Donghua Zi's frustration when he hung the sign at Changsheng Temple. He knew that this was a thigh thicker than the heavens, but he didn't know what to do when standing in front of it. Rolling on the ground and begging for help would only invite disdain, and discussing the Dao with her was beyond his capabilities. He hadn't even asked her for the rent for the lodging, and instead, she had killed a bunch of monsters with her powerful array.

The more he thought about it, the more he sympathized with this boss. He was probably the unluckiest boss in history.

Fortunately, Qin Yi had never intended to have any conversations with Ming He. Ming He was too beautiful, and Qin Yi felt that it wasn't good to have too much contact with her, as it might make Li Qingjun jealous. He felt that their current attitude of minding their own business and not interfering with each other was comfortable.

"By the way, Liu Su, you're well-traveled. Have you ever seen the legendary gaze that appreciates pure beauty without any hint of lewdness?"

Liu Su: "What is that?"

"I heard that when people see a beautiful woman, their gazes are often filled with wickedness, but certain individuals have a gaze that purely appreciates beauty. This confirms that their gaze is what the person has been waiting for."

"What a strange thing..."

Qin Yi sighed, "I always feel that my gaze belongs to the latter."

Liu Su finally understood and laughed, "Just a few glances and Ming He thinks this and that. Are you sure you haven't been hit on the head with a stick?"

"...I'm sure you didn't hit me." Qin Yi laughed, "It's just a joke, I have no intentions towards her."

Liu Su doubted, "Really no intentions?"

"I've said it before, my gaze is purely for appreciating beautiful things."

Liu Su said, "Then take a look at me."

Qin Yi gave her a disdainful look.

"Yes, that gaze is good. I like the way you look at me with disdain while still applying medicine for me."

"Damn..." Qin Yi sat down with the prepared herbs and placed Liu Su gently on a cushion.

Even though everyone had their own concerns these days, Qin Yi sometimes felt that the current days were quite comfortable. It was as if he had returned to the old house in Xianji Village with Liu Su... Back then, they were cautious around each other, but now their relationship had progressed. They could casually joke around, and it felt much more comfortable than when they were in Xianji Village.

However, Qin Yi also felt that he was a bit strange.

Li Qingjun had been busy lately and rarely came to see him. But he didn't feel the kind of restless longing that one would expect when in love. He focused on alchemy and cultivation, and his state of mind remained unaffected by any feelings of longing. It was only during his free time that he would start to miss her, making him feel somewhat normal.

Isn't this how people in love are supposed to behave? Qin Yi, who was experiencing this for the first time, wasn't quite sure. Hmm, it seemed like those top students in love didn't let it affect their studies either? Maybe it's similar, and the romance novels are just deceiving people?

"Qin Yi," he slowly applied the medicine to Liu Su, asking, "Am I a bit too carefree?"

"Hmm?" Liu Su was enjoying himself and didn't react immediately. "What do you mean?"

"I don't seem to have that constant desire to stick to Qingjun. Shouldn't couples in love always be thinking about each other?"

"How would I know? I haven't..." Liu Su stopped halfway, feeling like he had misspoken and ruined his image of being experienced. He immediately shut his mouth.

Qin Yi was lost in thought and didn't pay attention.

Liu Su breathed a sigh of relief and changed to a calm tone. "I think it's quite normal. Why would Qingjun stick to you anyway?"

Qin Yi was taken aback, as if he had also realized...

"Maybe it's not the right time." Liu Su casually said, "Both of you have a lot on your minds right now. How can you constantly think about each other when you're dealing with your own issues? Besides, Qingjun is not suitable for participating in politics. I'm afraid she's exhausted and overwhelmed right now. It's hard to have the mood to think about other things."

"Why do I feel like you're somewhat gloating?" Qin Yi finally regained some clarity.

"Do I?" Liu Su denied, "You've been restless lately, thinking too much."

"I haven't been restless. The success rate of my alchemy is over ninety percent, better than before."

"You've never been serious when applying the Yin Soul Grass to me." Liu Su lectured, "When you do something, you should focus on it. If you can think about other things while applying medicine, you might end up with distracting thoughts during cultivation and fall into demonic cultivation. Remember, a thousand-mile dike can be destroyed by an ant's nest. Be vigilant..."

Qin Yi felt that there was some truth in what Liu Su said. After receiving a scolding, he obediently and seriously applied the medicine.

Liu Su let out a comfortable sigh.

A wolf tooth club couldn't be applied for too long. Qin Yi quickly applied it evenly and put it away. He asked, "Does applying it like this really work for you? You need nourishment for your soul power, not for the club itself."

"This club is not my body. I want you to apply it evenly so that the medicinal power is evenly distributed, nourishing the whole spirit from all angles." Liu Su suddenly said, "Hey, even though the power of this grass is average, it has been extremely effective for me, who hasn't received external help for many years. I couldn't even knock you out before, but now I can knock you out while you're sleeping. Are you afraid?"

Qin Yi casually flicked the sharp thorn of the wolf tooth club, as if playing with a pet cat. "Good, don't be willful."

"..." If Liu Su were really a cat, it would probably be bristling at this moment.

"Qin Yi!" Li Qingjun's voice came from outside. Qin Yi was delighted and went out to greet her.

But he saw Li Qingjun walking towards him with a tired look, looking like a frost-bitten eggplant. Qin Yi supported her and asked, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, it's just that it's so difficult..." Li Qingjun was not only tired but also hung on Qin Yi like a withered vine. "I didn't realize that national affairs were so complicated..."

Liu Su's words were spot on.

She was simply not suitable for this job. It was like forcing a weak student to take an exam, causing suffering without any improvement.

Qin Yi pursed his lips, and the idea of taking her away from Nanli and flying high became even stronger in his heart. Of course, he wouldn't show it. He just took out the pill made from the main ingredient of the purple lotus root, "This pill is ready. Take it back and dissolve it in a medicinal bath to nourish your True Qi and relieve fatigue."

Li Qingjun leaned over and directly took the pill, her lazy and cute appearance resembling Ye Ling.

Qin Yi couldn't help but rub her head, and finally couldn't help but test, "Since you're not suitable for national affairs, why not stop forcing yourself?"

Li Qingjun entered the courtyard and lay her head on the stone table. "I can't... You don't know how bad things are in Nanli... The treasury is almost empty, not even enough for military pay... There are many other problems... It's a mess, and it may not be able to be reversed for several years. Mang Zhan has run away again, and Donghua Zi knows our situation very well. He must have told him everything... With a major enemy who knows our strengths and weaknesses by our side, how can I let it go..."

Qin Yi fell silent.

(End of this chapter)