My Demonic Cult's Holy Maiden

Qi Yu stared blankly at Su Yue, unsure how to react for a moment. Only when the empty medicine bowl was returned to his hand did Qi Yu come back to his senses.

"I'm sleepy, I'm going to sleep!"

Su Yue didn't even look at Qi Yu. After removing the cushion, she lay down, reached out and pulled the blanket over her head.

Qi Yu scratched his chin, looking bewildered. "What is it now? Didn't you close your eyes because you wanted me to feed you the medicine with my mouth?"

In the end, he could only shake his head helplessly, pick up the empty bowl, and walk out of the inner room.

After Qi Yu left, Su Yue peeked out from under the covers, breathed a sigh of relief, and then touched her lips, her cheeks burning again.

He glanced at the honey beside him, a slight smile playing on his lips. He no longer needed such a thing!

……

Qi Yu carried the empty bowl back to the kitchen, took out a tinderbox, and started a fire to prepare a meal.

Qi Yu just took a walk around the village and bought some pork and vegetables. He plans to make some delicious and nutritious food for Su Yue to help her recover.

I clenched my right hand. Although the wound was still there, it had scabbed over. As long as I didn't squeeze too hard, it wouldn't crack open.

Put the pork in a pot of cold water to blanch it, add some scallions, ginger, and rice wine to remove the fishy smell, and then boil it.

Once the meat is cooked until a chopstick can be easily inserted, remove it from the pot and place it in cold water.

Before that, I want to prepare the vegetables first.

Qi Yu picked up a pumpkin the size of a millstone, took out a kitchen knife, and skillfully peeled, shaved, and cut it into chunks.

dong dong dong...

The only sounds in the kitchen were the clatter of knives against the cutting board and the occasional cracking of firewood.

Li Ming had already arrived, accompanied by an old man, Liu Siyuan, a famous doctor from Lantian County.

Seeing Qi Yu so diligently preparing the ingredients, Li Ming didn't disturb him. He just stood at the kitchen doorway, watching Qi Yu cook.

A moment later, Li Yulan also peeked out from behind Li Ming, watching Qi Yu cook.

She had never seen a man cook before.

Qi Yu looks very handsome while cooking, because at this moment, he has a confident smile on his face and can't hide his joy.

Li Yulan had never realized that cooking could be so cool.

Qi Yu's cooking is like a dance performance, a very pleasing sight to behold.

Various kitchen utensils seemed to come alive in Qi Yu's hands, twirling and dancing, and every ingredient was transformed into various shapes under Qi Yu's knife.

Li Ming and Li Yulan watched with rapt attention; they had never imagined that the cooking process could be so pleasing to the eye.

In particular, Qi Yu could carve little white rabbits and flowers from a single white radish, and he could also carve a phoenix with outstretched wings from a pumpkin.

This doesn't look like cooking!

This is simply art!

Qi Yu had actually noticed the two people at the kitchen door, but he ignored them.

In his past life, he was spoiled by his mother and became very particular about food. He was also very passionate about gourmet food, so he even went to learn how to be a chef.

These carvings are just the basic skills of a chef; I put in a lot of hard work back then.

However, as long as I can make Su Yue smile, then learning to be a chef is definitely worthwhile.

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Chapter Forty Obsession

After putting the pot lid on and washing his hands, he unrolled his sleeves and looked at the two people at the kitchen doorway.

"Awaited!"

Li Ming smiled and shook his head, then turned around and sat down in the hall with Li Yulan.

When Qi Yu came out, he saw the old man next to Li Ming, who should be Liu Siyuan, the famous doctor in Lantian County.

He bowed to Li Ming and Liu Siyuan, then looked at the latter and said, "Dr. Liu, my wife is bedridden. I would be grateful if you could take a look at her!"

Liu Siyuan already knew before he arrived and nodded.

It's just a cold, don't make a fuss. But since the Crown Prince himself has spoken, let's take a look!

They went into the inner room, where the bed curtains were already drawn. Su Yue's breathing was even, and she wasn't coughing.

Liu Siyuan didn't say anything, but closed his eyes, listened intently, and after a while opened his eyes and looked at Qi Yu.

"Your wife is a martial artist, and a high-ranking one at that, did you know that?"

Qi Yu nodded and said, "I know!"

Liu Siyuan nodded, said nothing more, moved a chair over, and sat down in front of the bed.

"Madam Qi, please extend your hand so I can take your pulse."

After hesitating for a while, Su Yue finally stretched her hand out from behind the bed curtains.

Liu Siyuan placed a small pillow-like object under Su Yue's wrist, with his index and middle fingers together, resting on her wrist.

While taking his pulse, Liu Siyuan stroked his beard, looking completely at ease.

Gradually, Liu Siyuan's eyes deepened, and then he glanced at Su Yue through the bed curtains.

"Divine Doctor, is my wife alright?" Qi Yu noticed the surprise in Liu Siyuan's eyes, his heart skipped a beat, thinking something had happened, and hurriedly asked.

Liu Siyuan did not answer Qi Yu immediately. Instead, he looked at the bed curtains, hesitated for a while, and then said, "Your wife is fine. She just caught a cold."

"I'll prescribe some medicine for you, and you'll be fine after a few days of proper care."

Qi Yu nodded, finally relieved. It was good that nothing had happened.

Qi Yu led Liu Siyuan out. Before leaving, Liu Siyuan glanced at Su Yue, who was slowly sitting up behind the bed curtains.

Very strong, at least Rank 2, and most likely Rank 1!

He might even be vaguely a grandmaster!

Liu Siyuan made a judgment, but it was still not confirmed.

He had practiced medicine for many years and had seen many martial artists, including many first-rank martial artists, so he knew what it was like to be a first-rank martial artist.

When Su Yue took her pulse, a surge of internal energy disrupted the original pulse pattern, creating a pulse pattern resembling that of someone suffering from wind and cold.

At that time, he judged that Su Yue must be a very strong martial artist!

Liu Siyuan was well aware of Su Yue's purpose in doing this: she wanted to hide her true illness.

So Liu Siyuan simply went with the flow and described the illness as a cold.

"This medicine can regulate the body and stabilize your internal energy. It's perfect for your wife, who is a martial artist!" Liu Siyuan said loudly, handing Qi Yu a prescription.

He said this seemingly to Qi Yu, but actually to Su Yue in the inner room.

Su Yue suffered internal injuries, which she could gradually recover by circulating her internal energy. His prescription only accelerated the recovery process.

Qi Yu didn't think much of it and thanked Liu Siyuan very sincerely.

Li Ming ordered Li Minghai to send Liu Siyuan back, while he and Li Yulan stayed behind.

Qi Yu looked at the two siblings with a strange expression.

Qi Yu knew exactly what they wanted to do.

They're just freeloading!

"That was prepared for my wife, there's no share for you!" Qi Yu immediately shattered their hopes.

Li Ming coughed lightly, slightly embarrassed, and said, "Brother Qi, after all, it was me who found the divine doctor Liu. It's not too much to ask him to treat me to a meal, is it?"

Li Yulan also raised her head arrogantly and said, "That's right! You should feel honored that this princess can taste the food made by a commoner like you!"

Qi Yu looked at the two siblings, then helplessly pursed his lips. He did indeed owe Li Ming a favor.

"I'll pack some for you to take home and eat. Don't stay here with me."

Li Yulan was a little angry. What kind of tone was that?

You think you want to stay in this shabby little house?

Li Ming glanced at the room and understood Qi Yu's thoughts. He nodded and smiled, "Alright!"

Qi Yu found a food box, packed a few dishes, and handed them to Li Ming.

"Your Highness, the autumn hunt in October is an opportunity. If you can marry Qin Xiyao, things will be much easier for us!"

After seeing Li Ming to the gate of the courtyard, Qi Yu said this.

Li Ming's body stiffened for a moment, but he didn't say anything, neither objecting nor agreeing.

Qin Xiyao!

The daughter of Marquis Guanyong is not a gentle and virtuous woman; she knows martial arts.

marry her?

It will be very tough!

Because Qin Xiyao's criteria for choosing a husband was that he had to be able to beat her.

Marquis Guanyong only had one daughter, so it was only natural that he doted on her.

With Marquis Guanyong backing her up, even the emperor couldn't just grant Qin Xiyao a marriage on a whim.

Countless men wanted to marry Qin Xiyao, but none of them succeeded.

Why?

We can't beat them!

Qi Yu watched Li Ming's carriage disappear into the distance, then looked around and shook his head helplessly.

They wanted Li Ming to remove these people, but they were worried about Su Yue's safety and the potential trouble.

Back in the kitchen, Qi Yu carried a bowl of lean meat porridge he had cooked and then went to the inner room.

Su Yue was ill and couldn't eat anything too oily, so Qi Yu made some light salad dishes with vegetables.

"My wife, dinner is ready!"