Time Travel: I'm a Flower Thief

Lu Fang watched Xie Xiaoyi banging his arms together like they were made of iron, and said irritably:

"You can't just play around with your physique like that; be careful not to damage your meridians."

He paused, then pursed his lips and added in a slightly teasing tone:

"The Dragon Essence I risked my life to obtain at the Sword Quest Tournament has been entirely used to benefit you."

"I've wasted my time, but this isn't over. You have to treat me to a good drink sometime."

Xie Xiaoyi quickly stopped what he was doing, scratched the back of his head and chuckled, his tone revealing his sincerity:

"Don't worry, brother, no problem! I'll treat you to the finest wine when we get back, all you can eat!"

Lu Fang hummed in agreement, his tone crisp: "Alright, that sounds more pleasant. Then you should rest well, sort out the energy within your body, and don't cause any unnecessary trouble."

Xie Xiaoyi immediately stood up straight, his smile fading slightly:

"I'm perfectly fine now. Since Sect Leader Lu and Daoist Ninghua saved me, I'll go see them now and thank them in person!"

Lu Fang glanced at him, didn't stand on ceremony, and turned to leave: "You know the rules, let's go! I'll take you there."

Xie Xiaoyi quickly followed, after all, he was living under someone else's roof and couldn't be too polite.

The two walked one after the other, and soon arrived at the door of Lu Tiansui's quiet room.

Lu Fang raised his hand and knocked on the door: "Master, your disciple Lu Fang has brought Xie Mo to pay his respects to you."

"Come in!"

Lu Fang pushed open the door, and Xie Xiaoyi, not daring to be negligent, followed him in, bowing and clasping his hands in greeting, his voice clear and loud:

"Junior Xie Mo pays respects to Sect Leader Lu! I am deeply grateful for your timely rescue; I will never forget this kindness!"

Lu Tiansui's gaze fell on him, and he smiled faintly:

"No need for formalities. You are my disciple Lu Fang's sworn brother, and can be considered my adopted disciple. So, skip the formalities and just settle in."

After a pause, Lu Tiansui gently twirled his fingers, as if calculating time.

"I heard from Lu Fang that you are the successor of 'Kenpachi'. Speaking of which, I also discussed swordsmanship with Hua Youwu three times back then."

His swordsmanship is incredibly fierce; I haven't seen him for over a decade.

Xie Xiaoyi was taken aback, not expecting that Sect Leader Lu and his Grandmaster Uncle had this connection. His respect deepened: "So Sect Leader and Grandmaster Uncle know each other?"

Lu Tian waved his hand dismissively, saying in a nonchalant tone, "Those are all things of the past, let's not talk about them."

Then he looked at Lu Fang and instructed, "Lu Fang, take Xie Mo around and let him get acquainted with the place."

Lu Fang responded with a "yes," bowed to Xie Xiaoyi, and turned to leave the quiet room.

As soon as the two descended the steps of the main peak, they heard a clear and melodious phoenix cry from above.

Xie Xiaoyi looked up and saw a large, golden phoenix circling and flying in the air in the direction of Cuiwei Temple. The air was filled with a faint warmth wherever the tips of its wings swept.

Lu Fang pointed at the phoenix, his tone somewhat casual:

"This is the Rouge Phoenix I told you about. The rampant internal energy in your body was able to be regulated thanks to its heart's blood."

"Brother Lu, then I must go and pay my respects to Daoist Ninghua! I must express my gratitude for the Phoenix Blood in person!"

"You can see her, but be careful."

"What's wrong? Do you think I'd cause trouble in front of her?"

"When you were unconscious, you forcibly kissed my Grandmaster Uncle Ninghua."

Xie Xiaoyi thought to himself, "How hungry am I? How could I even mess with an old lady? What a huge loss!"

He was stunned, frozen in place.

Lu Fang recounted the whole story of how he forcibly kissed Ning Hua, then lazily led the way.

"Third brother, you've got some nerve. Even when you're unconscious, you're thinking about taking advantage of women."

Xie Xiaoyi was speechless.

As soon as the two entered the courtyard of Cuiwei Temple, they saw Ning Hua sitting at the stone table brewing tea. He paused with the tea spoon in his hand and looked up at the two of them.

Xie Xiaoyi bowed his head and clasped his hands in a salute: "This must be Grandmaster Ninghua. Thank you for your help earlier."

Help?

A blush suddenly rose on Ning Hua's cheeks, and then she raised her eyebrows and flung the teaspoon in her hand at him.

"You little scoundrel! You dare to try and take advantage of your great-grandmother's advances!"

The teaspoon flew extremely fast, and it looked like it was about to hit Xie Xiaoyi's face when Lu Fang suddenly raised his arm, pinched the handle firmly with his index and middle fingers in mid-air.

His knuckles trembled slightly as he absorbed the force, clearly indicating that he had received the internal energy. He quickly regained his composure and forced an embarrassed smile.

"Grandmaster Uncle, please calm down! He was just experiencing a qi outburst and was out of his mind. Please be magnanimous and don't stoop to the level of this brat!"

Ning Hua's chest heaved as she glared at Xie Xiaoyi, both angry and ashamed.

Xie Xiaoyi's heart stirred at her gaze—

How could she possibly resemble Lu Tiansui's martial uncle?

She was clearly a girl with delicate features, dazzlingly white skin, and an ethereal and charming appearance.

What if I actually forced a kiss on her?

That doesn't mean you've lost out!

He couldn't help but exclaim, "Daoist Master, you look more like my older sister than my great-grandmother!"

Lu Fang coughed twice and patted Xie Xiaoyi on the shoulder, afraid that the kid might say something that would get him killed.

"Third brother, don't talk nonsense! My grandmaster uncle is different from others."

She received an extraordinary opportunity from a young age, achieving a state of natural beauty at a young age, making her ageless a natural occurrence.

What a stroke of luck!

Xie Xiaoyi couldn't help but sigh:

"What can one say? The most fleeting thing in the world is youth; beauty fades from the mirror, and flowers fall from the trees."

And what else did they say, "If the spring breeze has pity on the flowers, may I be young again?"

"These words would be utterly meaningless to you, Grandmaster Uncle!"

Ning Hua's eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing this:

"The words and phrases spoken by this young man are exquisitely matched and have a unique charm. He can say a sentence that is concise and profound, and it is worth savoring."

No wonder he was able to win over Xie Lingyun in his previous life. He has a sweet tongue, much more pleasing to the ear than my disciples and grand-disciples.

"He's quite handsome; I wonder which girl he'll ruin in his lifetime."

After hearing his words, her anger subsided considerably, and she raised an eyebrow slightly as she came to her senses:

"You smooth talker! As your elder, I don't need to stoop to your level."

Forget it! Let's just consider that incident as a dog bite and move on.

Xie Xiaoyi has been cursed throughout his life as despicable, shameless, lecherous, and even cursed to die a horrible death.

But this is the first time someone has been scolded as if they were bitten by a dog for forcibly kissing an "old lady".

The more he thought about it, the more wronged he felt.

I was completely unconscious at the time, so how could I control myself?

At most, it's just that my nose is acting up, and I've fallen into the old habit of "identifying a woman by her scent."

As for holding someone down and "nibbling" at them without letting go...

That's purely a muscle's instinctive reaction, muscle memory ingrained in its bones.

It has absolutely nothing to do with Xie Xiaoyi himself!