"Heh, heheh."
Facing Dugu Yan's angry and displeased gaze, Ye Qiu forced a smile.
'A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea; it's truly not just a saying. I really can't grasp it.'
He tugged twice with a little force but couldn't pull his hand back.
"Don't move!" Feeling Ye Qiu's struggle, Dugu Yan coldly snapped at him.
Seeing him settle down, she extended her other hand.
Two somewhat cold and soft jade hands grasped Ye Qiu's palm.
Under the flickering candlelight, Dugu Yan's somewhat pale face grew flushed.
She pursed her lips and slowly moved towards Ye Qiu's finger.
"That… Miss Dugu, if you still need it, I can give you more; you don't need to do this!"
Ye Qiu initially thought her snake venom backlash symptoms hadn't subsided and she wanted to take it herself.
But the sensation from his fingertip was different from what he imagined.
There was no feeling of teeth clashing, only a slightly moist, soft, pudding-like caress.
When Dugu Yan looked up, her fingertip had lost its color, as if the color had transferred to her pretty face.
Under the candlelight, the face of the somewhat delicate, sickly girl was crimson like blood.
A glistening light reflected from her fingertip.
Ye Qiu, the person involved, stared blankly at this scene.
His held index finger trembled slightly, seemingly wanting to recall that feeling of being enveloped in warmth.
Releasing Ye Qiu's hand, Dugu Yan wiped her mouth with the back of her hand.
Her gaze swept towards Ye Qiu.
He was still staring blankly at her, not even having pulled his hand back.
Her tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and her face became even redder.
"Take your hand away!"
*Slap!* Saying that, she slapped Ye Qiu's hand away.
"Cough, cough." Ye Qiu quickly put his hand behind his back. His gaze, which had been fixed on Dugu Yan, met hers.
He blinked erratically, then lowered his head and shifted his gaze.
"Thank you! I'm fine now. You can leave!"
Dugu Yan lay down directly, pulled the covers over herself, turned to her side, and no longer paid attention to Ye Qiu.
"Then, Miss Dugu, rest early. Good night!"
Ye Qiu also felt awkward staying any longer. After saying good night, he blew out the lit candle.
Then he left the way he came.
The sounds in the room disappeared, leaving only Dugu Yan's breathing.
Lying on her side on the bed, she pursed her lips, the taste of blood still lingering in her mouth.
Recalling Ye Qiu's expression just now, she couldn't help but feel a little amused.
'I just didn't want the antidote he risked his life for to go to waste. Yes, that's it~'
Outside.
Ye Qiu, who had already returned to the window using divine force, raised his hand and looked at it, pinching his index finger; it still felt a little damp.
"Phew~" He shook his head, driving out the somewhat alluring scene. Who could handle that?
"It seems I should make the pills tonight."
He muttered to himself, then walked back towards the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Beside the spring, there were not only Immortal Herbs and top-grade medicinal herbs, but Dugu Bo had also planted many other things there.
Ye Qiu casually found some licorice, reishi mushrooms, and other herbs, combined them with snow silkworms that could keep blood active for a long time, and good aged tangerine peel that Dugu Bo had hung on the rafters.
He added blood to them, ground them all together, and then rolled them into small pills.
"Smack~"
After finishing, Ye Qiu tasted one himself, smacking his lips twice.
"It tastes good, sweet and sour. If Xiao Lan were here, she would definitely love it."
He sat cross-legged on the bed, tinkering until dawn.
...
The sun rose, marking a new day.
*Knock, knock, knock!*
Dugu Yan stood in front of Ye Qiu's room, lightly tapping on the wooden door.
"Ye Qiu, come out for breakfast!"
"I'll be right there."
"Hmph! Hurry up!"
After getting his response, Dugu Yan left.
When Ye Qiu came out and sat at the dining table, Dugu Bo and his granddaughter had already started eating.
Dugu Yan was still looking down, but this time it seemed to be because she dared not look at Ye Qiu.
"Haha… Boy, quickly sit down. Yan Yan has already served your meal!"
Dugu Bo was in a good mood. Looking at the current situation, not only did he no longer have to worry about the snake venom on his body, but he could also gain a son-in-law with unlimited potential.
"Thank you, Miss Dugu!"
"I… I served it for Grandpa! Who knew he had already served himself…"
Ye Qiu glanced at Dugu Yan, who hadn't even raised her head, and didn't dwell on the issue too much.
He placed his night's work on the table.
A small jar of pills for each of the grandfather and granddaughter.
"Senior, this is the antidote. I've already made it!"
Dugu Bo looked at Ye Qiu in surprise, already holding the jar.
"Oh? You made it so quickly?"
Before Ye Qiu could finish speaking, he poured out a pill and put it in his mouth to taste.
"Boy, are you sure this is an antidote?"
He had quite a bit of research in pharmacology, and the herbs Ye Qiu used were all common ones.
How could he not know if this medicine was good or not?
"Heheh… Senior, these herbs are just auxiliary ingredients; the main thing is my blood!"
Ye Qiu didn't hide it, stating it directly.
"So that's it!" Dugu Bo's doubts were also cleared upon hearing this.
Beside him, Dugu Yan silently put away the jar.
Her gaze swept over Ye Qiu's hands, but she didn't find any scars. Instead, her own face flushed again.
After a simple meal, Ye Qiu proposed his departure to Dugu Bo.
The various Immortal Herbs growing around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well lacked harvesting tools and suitable containers, so he needed to go to Heaven Dou City to prepare.
He also wanted to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to see Xiao Lan. Last night, he used the seed of life in his body to call her, but she didn't respond at all.
He wondered if she was drinking again!
He formed hand seals, covering his body with mental force. In just an instant, Ye Qiu disappeared from his original spot.
In the vast open space of Sunset Forest, Ye Qiu didn't stop, directly activating divine force, and his figure disappeared again.
Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Ye Qiu's residence.
"Xiao Lan? Are you really okay now?"
In the open space of the small courtyard, a large outdoor table was filled with all sorts of delicious food.
Ning Rongrong stayed by Xiao Lan's side, serving her food with one hand and placing the other on her forehead.
"Sister Rongrong~ Xiao Lan is really fine! Ah woo~ Smack, smack…"
Can't finish it… Can't finish it at all.
Xiao Lan's mouth was full, and she didn't have much time to pay attention to Ning Rongrong.
Ning Fengzhi had racked his brains trying to figure out how Xiao Lan's Spirit had changed.
As soon as Xiao Lan woke up this morning, he began various temptations.
This large table of food was the result of him catering to her preferences.
Unfortunately, Xiao Lan herself couldn't clearly explain how the changes in her body came about. Although she knew it might be related to Ye Qiu, she wouldn't say it.
"Mm, then eat slowly!"
Ning Rongrong nodded reassuringly, her eyes swollen around the edges, and she occasionally yawned.
Suddenly, a clear fragrance permeated the air around her.
Two yellow spirit rings rose from beneath Xiao Lan's feet, almost simultaneously emitting light, and Blue Silver Grass emerged from the brick cracks.
It coiled around Ning Rongrong's ankles.
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