Wedding ceremony tomorrow

Chapter 80 A Land of Gentle Temptation, A Battlefield of Bloodshed

The atmosphere in the mansion was somber.

From top to bottom, everyone became hurried and taciturn.

In the afternoon.

The head steward once again ordered all the maids and servants that no one was allowed to discuss what had happened in the mansion that day.

Xiao Jing seemed to know something, and her eyes were red from crying inside the house.

Xiao Tao and several other maids who were usually close to her came to her room to keep her company.

Luo Qingfeng was alone in the bamboo garden, deep in thought.

Last night, a demon secretly came to this courtyard to spy on him. Then, the sisters Xiao Jing and Xiao Zi came here again last night. Could it be that the demon had already locked onto the sisters at that time?

Xiao Zi is in trouble. Will Xiao Jing also be in trouble?

But suddenly, his heart skipped a beat.

Logically speaking, Xiaotao is prettier than the twin sisters. If the demon who likes lewd women, could Xiaotao have been his initial target?

Thinking this, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

The demon in this mansion seems to be even more bizarre and terrifying than I imagined.

If the other party has a specific target, that's manageable. But if the other party is just randomly looking for targets and can change targets at any time, then everyone in the manor will be in danger.

Including himself.

In that case, it would be even more difficult to find any clues about the other party.

It's still early.

At this time, everyone was probably staying in the courtyard, too afraid to come out.

For safety's sake, the demon should also stay inside.

Luo Qingfeng decided to take advantage of this time to go back to his room and cultivate for half a day.

I have things to do tonight.

When Nightingale arrives, we'll ask about the situation and then go visit that bamboo hut together.

He always felt that Ah Lian, who appeared yesterday, was not a demon, but rather someone who was guiding him into that little house.

Perhaps something is hidden in that little house.

Thinking this, he locked the courtyard gate, went inside, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began to cultivate.

Neither line of data showed any growth.

It is precisely at times like these that the importance of cultivation becomes most apparent.

His sense of crisis is growing stronger.

That demon is now lurking in the shadows, ready to strike again at any moment.

And who knows who will be the next one to get into trouble?

This made him even more nervous and uneasy.

Close your eyes, calm your mind, concentrate...

In the sea of ​​celestial beings, stars lit up and began to twinkle incessantly. At the same time, in the sky above, a star immediately established a connection with the star within his body.

Immediately, strands of starlight began to fall rapidly down from the boundless void and enter his body.

Within the body lies a starry sky, and in the nine heavens, another starry sky; the stars of these two starry skies twinkle together at the same frequency, echoing each other…

Time quickly passed and evening arrived.

Luo Qingfeng stopped practicing early, then took out the Demon Slayer Sword and practiced it a few times in the room, but he still couldn't feel the Silver Moon Plum Blossom Slash he had used at the Great Buddha Temple that day.

This is the name he gave it based on the appearance of the move.

Like a crescent moon, speckled with blood, yet its power is astonishing.

With a single slash, he cleaved the demon in two.

At that moment, the painting "Crimson Moon and Azure Sky" reappeared in his mind, and a huge crimson moon appeared in his sight.

The night sky was deep, the full moon was crimson, and the surrounding stars were dim.

The enormous, scarlet full moon almost filled the entire night sky, making it exceptionally breathtaking.

Learn knife skills by looking at the pictures.

However, after watching for a long time, he still couldn't discern anything about swordsmanship.

Before unleashing the "Silver Moon Plum Blossom Slash" in the Great Buddha Temple, the image of "Crimson Moon Azure Sky" seemed to appear in his mind.

Therefore, it is clear that the incredibly powerful move must have originated from this painting.

But how exactly did he come to that realization?

Looking back now, I still can't figure it out.

Is it really true that it only appears when one encounters a demon, senses demonic energy, or is threatened with death?

Just as he was holding the knife and thinking, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Xiao Tao's voice rang out: "Young Master..."

Luo Qingfeng sheathed his knife, went out, and opened the courtyard gate.

Xiao Tao stood outside with red eyes.

Behind her, Xiao Jing had her head down, her eyes red and swollen, as if she had been crying all afternoon.

Xiao Tao looked embarrassed and whispered, "Young Master, Xiao Jing is afraid to sleep alone. Could she come here for the next few nights...?"

Luo Qingfeng immediately frowned and said, "How can that be? The three of us sleeping together? What kind of behavior is that?"

Upon hearing this, both maids stared at him in astonishment.

Immediately, they all blushed.

Xiao Tao quickly said, "No, no, young master, it's that I'll sleep with Xiao Jing... or, or let Xiao Jing sleep alone in the outer room."

Xiao Jing lowered her head, her face flushed, and tears welled in her eyes as she said, "Young Master Luo, please... please take me in..."

Luo Qingfeng pondered to himself: If that's the case, Xiao Tao will be in even greater danger. But perhaps this way, he could lure out that demon?

As he was pondering this, Xiao Jing wiped away her tears and said, "Young Master Luo, I'm sorry to disturb you, this servant will go elsewhere..."

As he spoke, he turned to leave.

Luo Qingfeng quickly said, "Don't worry, I didn't say you couldn't stay. I was just thinking about whether the three of us should sleep together. That way, you shouldn't be scared, right?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jing immediately lowered her head in embarrassment.

Luo Qingfeng stepped aside and said, "Come in."

Xiao Tao quickly replied in a cheerful voice, "Thank you, young master."

This girl seemed to have no idea that her young master might suddenly fall in love with another maid.

Luo Qingfeng suddenly asked again, "If the head steward finds out, will he be punished?"

The two maids paused, their expressions changing slightly.

It seems they hadn't thought about this at all; probably one was out of fear and the other out of loyalty, and they made the decision on a whim.

Luo Qingfeng hesitated for a moment, then said, "It's alright, I'll explain to her later, she won't punish you."

Xiao Tao immediately beamed with joy and said, "If the young master speaks up, the head steward will definitely agree. The head steward speaks highly of the young master and values ​​him greatly. Let alone two maids serving you, even if there were one more, the head steward wouldn't say a word."

Luo Qingfeng glanced at her and said, "How about I ask the head butler for a few more later? Like Xiao Duo, Xiao Mei, Xiao Lan, Xiao Lü, and the like, to come and compete for your favor?"

Xiao Tao: "..."

"Just kidding, come inside."

Luo Qingfeng smiled and closed the courtyard gate.

Xiao Tao pulled Xiao Jing into the house, but then hesitated, unsure where to let her sleep.

Luo Qingfeng went in and said, "You can sleep in the outer room."

Xiao Tao agreed and immediately went to get the quilt and make the bed.

Xiao Jing blushed and lowered her head, saying, "Thank you... thank you, young master."

Looking at her tearful face, Luo Qingfeng sighed inwardly and said, "From now on, you'll live here with Xiao Tao. Don't overthink it. I'll talk to the head steward myself."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jing burst into tears. Suddenly, she knelt down on the ground and kowtowed, saying, "This servant...this servant will follow you, young master, and serve you for the rest of my life..."

Upon seeing this, Luo Qingfeng knew in his heart that things were going badly, and quickly helped her up.

He was only thinking about protecting the girl and incidentally drawing out the demon, forgetting the rules of the manor. The maid who came to serve him would be his in the future, and if he didn't want her anymore, the manor wouldn't take her back and would definitely give her away.

One peach was troublesome enough, and now there's another thorn.

The main problem is that he can't even support himself right now and is heavily in debt. He might have to become a gigolo to pay off his debts.

Unless, he has been working in this mansion all along.

In this way, he can live in a mansion, earn a high salary, eat lavish meals, and support two maids, all paid for by the household. He doesn't have to spend a single penny.

Thinking about it that way, it actually seems pretty good.

Ok?

Why does he suddenly feel like there's a conspiracy at play?

"Xiao Jing, I have a question for you, and you must answer honestly. Did you suddenly decide to stay here today, or was it someone else's idea?"

Luo Qingfeng asked.

Xiao Jing wiped away her tears, lowered her head shyly, and said, "Actually...actually, Xiao Jing has been thinking about this for a long time...Sister also wants to...We, we all envy Xiao Tao..."

Luo Qingfeng asked, "Did any other maids suggest you stay here today?"

Xiao Jing thought about it carefully and nodded, "Yes. Sister Xiao Lan and Sister Xiao Hong both said that I should come and live with Xiao Tao."

really!

Luo Qingfeng suddenly realized: those two maids were both the head steward's people! The head steward saw his talent and his soft heart towards Xiao Tao, so he wanted to use another maid to keep him tied down!

How insidious!

"Young...Young Master, what's wrong?"

Xiao Jing looked at him nervously, afraid that he would change his mind.

Luo Qingfeng sighed inwardly and said, "It's alright, let's make the bed."

He didn't say anything more, walked out of the house, and went into the courtyard.

While the two maids were busy, he picked some withered leaves and branches from the tree and put them into his storage bag.

Then he saw the green oranges on the two orange trees again.

He picked one, peeled it, tore the green orange peel into pieces, and put it in his storage bag.

Just as he was grimacing as he ate the sour oranges, Xiao Jing came out of the house. Seeing his expression, she smiled and said, "Sister A-Lian, just like you, young master, you both like to eat sour oranges."

Upon hearing this, Luo Qingfeng's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, "Does A-Lian often come here to pick these oranges to eat?"

Xiao Jing nodded and said, "Yes, ever since the oranges grew bigger, Sister A-Lian has often come to pick and eat them. Sister A-Lian loves these two orange trees the most; she used to come and water them all the time."

Luo Qingfeng looked at the orange in his hand and fell into deep thought.

"Young master, Xiao Tao and I have gone to the kitchen to get the food."

Xiao Jing said softly.

Although her sister was gone, life had to go on. Now that she had become the young master's servant, her hope for life was rekindled.

Luo Qingfeng nodded absentmindedly.

The two little girls left together.

"tangerine……"

Luo Qingfeng frowned in thought, then put another segment in his mouth and chewed it, his gaze falling on the two lush orange trees laden with fruit.

Could it be that he was able to see Ah Lian because he ate these oranges?

He did eat an orange before going out yesterday.

But what connection could there be between the two?

Not long after.

Xiao Tao and Xiao Jing have already brought back the food.

Xiao Tao carried his food.

The meal included three meat dishes, three vegetable dishes, a soup, a roast chicken, two steamed buns, and a bowl of rice.

Xiao Tao said happily, "Young Master, the kitchen said that the head steward specially sent someone to give the order, saying it was a reward for you. It must be because you gave a good lecture today."

Xiao Jing then brought two steamed buns, a dish of pickled vegetables, and a plate of vegetables.

This portion is for the two maids' dinner.

Although it was pitiful compared to Luo Qingfeng's meals, it was already very good compared to ordinary families outside.

Ordinary families can only afford to eat steamed buns and oily dishes a few times a year.

Xiao Tao placed the sumptuous meal on the stone table in the courtyard.

Xiao Jing then carried the food for the two of them, preparing to eat inside.

Luo Qingfeng said, "Just put it here, let's eat it together."

Xiao Jing glanced at him and quickly said, "Young master, this is pickled vegetables..."

"I love pickled vegetables, put them on the stone table."

Luo Qingfeng said without further ado.

Xiao Tao understood his meaning and quickly went over to take the food from Xiao Jing's hands, placing it on the stone table. She whispered, "Xiao Jing, the young master wants us to eat with him. Come on over."

Xiao Jing was a little confused and couldn't adapt for a while.

She was just a lowly maidservant; how could she dare to eat with her master? She had never even dared to dream of it before.

Xiao Tao pulled her aside and whispered, "That's just how the young master is. He always saves half of his meal for me."

These words shocked Xiao Jing even more, and she stared blankly at the boy in front of her.

Luo Qingfeng sat down at the stone table and said, "Let's eat together. If you're too scared to sit down, you can eat standing up. There's so much food; I can't finish it all by myself. It would be a waste to throw it away."

Xiao Tao pulled Xiao Jing to the stone table and gave her a steamed bun.

Luo Qingfeng then personally tore off two chicken legs, handing one to Xiao Tao and the other to her.

Smelling the enticing aroma of roast chicken and seeing the handsome young man's gentle eyes, the girl, who had just lost her sister, felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and tears streamed down her face as she cried again.

Xiao Tao quickly said, "Xiao Jing, why are you crying? Eat your food."

Xiao Jing sobbed, tears streaming down her face.

She didn't want to spoil the young master's mood while he was eating, but she just wanted to cry, and the tears just wouldn't stop.

Luo Qingfeng didn't try to persuade her, put the chicken leg into her bowl, and started eating his meal.

He ate more than half of it, then got up and said, "I'm going back to my room to study. Remember to finish the rest, don't waste it."

Xiao Jing stopped crying, sobbing as if she wanted to say thank you, but couldn't.

Luo Qingfeng entered the room, sat cross-legged on the couch, and continued to look at the "Gorilla Moon and Azure Sky Map" in his mind while digesting his food.

Outside the window, night gradually descended.

After a while.

Xiao Tao came in, lit the oil lamp for him, and asked, "Young master, would you like to take a bath tonight?"

Xiao Jing stood at the door with a blush on her face.

The two little girls, one wearing a pale yellow dress, with a round face and big eyes, was petite and adorable; the other wearing a purple dress the color of bauhinia flowers, was tall and slender, innocent and naive, each with her own unique charm.

Luo Qingfeng thought for a moment. Nightingale was coming tonight, so he naturally had to be clean and not smell bad. He said, "Wash."

"Yes, I'll go boil some water."

Xiao Tao quickly went out.

Xiao Jing followed him out to help in the kitchen.

Luo Qingfeng closed his eyes and continued to gaze at the enormous blood moon in his mind.

Before long, the hot water was ready.

Two maids carried the bath tub into the room and placed it behind the screen.

Then, they started carrying basins of hot water.

Taking advantage of this time, Luo Qingfeng went outside and quietly scattered the prepared withered leaves and branches at the front gate, in the corridor, and in the courtyard. He also sprinkled some white powder and a few pieces of orange peel with juice squeezed out.

"Young master, you may take a bath now."

Xiao Tao said from inside the room.

Luo Qingfeng entered the room and found it filled with warm, hazy air. The two little girls blushed when they saw him come in.

Xiao Tao came over and said, "Young master, let me help you take off your clothes."

Xiao Jing blushed and squatted down, saying, "Young master, please sit down first. I'll help you take off your shoes and socks."

Luo Qingfeng felt a surge of emotions.

I wanted to undress them myself, but then I thought that if they were no longer useful, they would start having all sorts of wild thoughts, so I had no choice but to leave them to them.

When it came time to take off his inner clothes, he quickly said, "I can do it myself."

As she spoke, she walked behind the screen, quickly undressed, and then entered the bathtub to soak in it.

The hot water instantly enveloped his body, and he shivered with pleasure.

Pink petals floated on the water, swaying gently in the ripples, and a delicate fragrance wafted through the air.

Luo Qingfeng leaned comfortably against the tub.

At this moment, Xiao Tao and Xiao Jing came in with towels. One of them helped him wash his hair, and the other helped him wash his body. Their little hands were exceptionally gentle.

Luo Qingfeng thought to himself: How many men can resist such a gentle embrace? No wonder some cultivators are averse to women and prefer to be alone in their caves, avoiding all sight of others. It turns out they are afraid that if they see women, they will lose control and corrupt their Dao heart.

Even a gentleman with such a steadfast mind as him found it hard to resist, let alone others.

"Young master, would you like Xiao Jing to bathe with you?"

Xiao Tao suddenly smiled and asked in a low voice.

Xiao Jing blushed with embarrassment and said, "Young master, Xiao Tao wanted to bathe with you, she said that on purpose."

Luo Qingfeng had his eyes closed and was about to speak when he suddenly heard a soft "click" sound coming from the courtyard outside.

It sounded like a tiny twig breaking.

Although the sound was very soft, he could still hear it with his hearing.

He felt a chill run down his spine. He glanced at the window through the screen, then looked away, and said, "If you want to bathe, come in together, but don't break the tub."

Xiao Tao smiled and said, "Xiao Jing thinks so."

Xiao Jing blushed and laughed, "It was clearly you who wanted to, you were just peeking at the young master's body."

"You're the one who's peeking! You're even sneaking a peek!"

The two little girls immediately started arguing while laughing.

Luo Qingfeng was on edge, his attention completely focused on the window.

Just then, a barely audible cold snort came from outside the window, followed by what sounded like footsteps leaving.

Luo Qingfeng's heart skipped a beat.

Oh no, it's Nightingale!

(End of this chapter)