After provoking the holy maiden of Miao territory, she was infected with a love curse.

I took a hot shower this morning.

Yin Huaixi fully enjoyed Sang Che's initiative, marveling that Sang Che's body temperature was simply a cooling miracle.

Even when washed with hot water, Yin Huaixi did not feel stuffy at all.

Wrapped in a bathrobe, Yin Huaixi dried her hair. She knelt by the bed and took the initiative to lift Sang Che's incredibly smooth black hair.

The hair of people in ancient times was so incredibly soft and smooth, almost like silk, that it was truly enviable.

With her arm resting on Sang Che's shoulder, Yin Huaixi turned off the hairdryer and gently inhaled the fragrance of Sang Che's hair. She asked curiously, "A-Che, your eyes... is it only possible for me to use a love potion with you to restore them?"

This is the plot from the original novel, and Yin Huaixi thinks it's probably true. However, since Sang Che has survived until now, the original plot must have been almost completely ruined.

Sang Che froze, remaining silent for a moment, unsure of the reason behind Yin Huaixi's question.

Was he trying to test her or was Yin Huaixi genuinely concerned about her?

"Hey, Che."

Is this question difficult to answer?

Why aren't you replying to me?

Yin Huaixi reluctantly put away the hair dryer. She pursed her lips, thinking that Sang Che was just saying nice things, but in reality, he was very wary of her.

He was called "A-Che" over and over again.

Sang Che sighed helplessly: "Yes, what you said is true."

After putting the hairdryer back, Yin Huaixi quickly walked to Sang Che's side, put her arms around his neck, and said with a smile, "Why didn't you answer me just now?"

Sang Che's neck also bears Yin Huaixi's handiwork. Her half-open bathrobe is the most charming feature, and Yin Huaixi can't help but take a second look.

"Huaixi, it's dangerous for you to say such things to me without knowing the side effects of the love potion."

Yin Huaixi knew about the side effects of the love potion, but she didn't say anything, just wanting to see how Sang Che would respond.

Turning his head, Sang Che could smell the fragrance that Yin Huaixi shared with him.

Her voice softened: "Huaixi, if you don't know the side effects of the love potion, would you like me to explain it to you?"

If you throw away the fishing rod now that you've already cast the hook, wouldn't that be giving up halfway through the fishing trip?

Yin Huaixi: "Ache, you speak."

"I agree."

Sang Che has always liked to speak frankly, and since Huai Xi asked, it proves that she has kept her previous words in mind.

There's nothing wrong with telling Huaixi.

Sang Che: "After you plant the love potion in me, you will live and die with me, and vice versa."

"Also, Huaixi... my eyes will indeed get better because of you, but similarly... your hearing, smell, and touch... will also be affected by me."

As he spoke, Sang Che forcefully took her hand and squeezed the back of it.

Let the tingling, numbing sensation be clearly transmitted.

Yin Huaixi, however, was completely unfazed. She gazed intently at the exquisite features of the person before her and asked, "Is that all?"

"A-Che".

Sang Che, feeling exposed, forced a helpless smile.

"Oh dear, my Huaixi is getting smarter and smarter. It seems that my little tricks are completely ineffective against her."

"Since Huaixi has seen through it all."

"Then I have no reason to hide it."

"Just tell Huaixi the truth."

Just say what you want to say.

Why is Sang Che becoming more and more out of line? Seeing Sang Che getting closer and closer, Yin Huaixi had nowhere to retreat. Her back pressed against the pillow, and her whole body sank into the bed.

The sun was shining brightly outside, and it was broad daylight.

This also serves as a reminder to Yin Huaixi that it's broad daylight and she shouldn't do anything out of line.

"Ah Che... just talk, why are you standing so close to me..."

Yin Huaixi felt a little embarrassed as she placed her hands on Sang Che's abdomen. Looking up, she could only see Sang Che's chin.

"It'll be easier for me to talk to Huaixi if we get closer."

"Does Huaixi not like me like this?"

With her wrist pinned down by Sang Che, Yin Huaixi was completely unable to move, but Sang Che had no intention of letting her go.

His warm breath fell on her soft earlobe, and Sang Che almost whispered in her ear, "The greatest effect of the love potion is its name, Huai Xi... as long as I plant the potion in you."

"Then you will fall deeply in love with me, and you will be unable to live without me, and you will marry no one but me."

Yin Huaixi: "..."

Her ears were itchy, but she couldn't escape Sang Che's pursuit, so she could only kick Sang Che's shin with her ankle.

Yin Huaixi murmured softly, almost to herself, "A-Che, if you cast a love potion on someone, would you... turn them into a puppet?"

The "them" here refers to Yin Huaixi herself.

The answer seems to be beyond doubt. If Sang Che really wanted to turn her into a puppet, he could have chosen an extremely obedient Gu worm and placed it into her body long before she died.

The worms were made to mimic her lifestyle and tone of voice, eventually creating a convincing illusion.

But Sang Che did not do that. She would rather lock herself in a coffin and desperately pursue her reincarnation.

Sometimes Yin Huaixi didn't know what to say about Sang Che.

"Of course I won't turn you into a puppet, Huaixi, you are you."

Sang Che lowered his eyes and spoke earnestly, as if he were making an oath to the gods on Mount Cang.

"The Gu worms may be able to deceive the pitiful people who miss the dead by imitating others, but I am the master of the Gu worms, and they cannot deceive their master."

Even Sang Che couldn't pull off such a self-deceptive act.

Sweet words are indeed bewitching.

Yin Huaixi closed her eyes.

She wasn't bold enough to recklessly eat the Gu worm.

Besides, she only had a slight liking for Sang Che; it was impossible for her to say something like, "Until the mountains crumble and the heavens and earth unite, I will never part from you."

Even if I told Sang Che this nonsense, he probably wouldn't believe it.

Seeing Yin Huaixi's preoccupation, Sang Che, who was holding her close, guessed what she was thinking.

She loosened her grip on Yin Huaixi, slipped her feet into her slippers, and Sang Che squatted down to rummage through the bedside table for the jade-colored vessel she had placed there.

Hearing rustling sounds coming from the bedside, Yin Huaixi couldn't resist her curiosity and propped herself up with her hands to look outside.

Sang Che then presented her with a small jade-colored jar, his palm outstretched.

"Huaixi, if you're really that curious, then come and see for yourself."

These words startled Yin Huaixi, and the drowsiness she felt that morning vanished completely.

She fiddled with the bedding, her curiosity growing stronger.

Is this the legendary "love potion" contained in this small jar?

Could Sang Che be lying to her?

Actually, the jar was empty; there was nothing inside.

Thinking this, Yin Huaixi stood frozen in place, not moving.

Instead, Sang Che chuckled, reached out and pinched the lid, and with a gentle twist, a blood-red fat worm crashed into her eye.

Yin Huaixi dared not imagine that this legendary love potion was so huge. If she swallowed it whole, would she choke to death?

Her body instinctively wanted to curl up and get away from this fat worm, but to her surprise, Sang Che had no intention of letting Yin Huaixi off the hook.

She reached out and grabbed Yin Huaixi's palm, skillfully using her fingertips to forcefully open it, and then placed the cool, jade-colored jar into Yin Huaixi's palm.

Sang Che wrapped Yin Huaixi's hand with his fingers and then closed it.

She gently whispered in the most tender tone, "Huaixi, since you're thinking of her..."

"Then I will give you the love potion."

"That way, you won't have to worry about me secretly putting a love potion on you."

Her entire body was rejecting the love potion in her hand. Yin Huaixi's slightly frightened gaze met Sang Che's raised eyes.

"Huaixi, please accept this."

"This is a token of my appreciation."