Ke Xue exorcists demons and starts with immobilization

Chapter 76 Mature and Caring Big Sister

"Don't mind her, Chu Jun. Mom is just stubborn on the outside but soft on the inside..."

After helping Chu Zhong to the bathroom door, Ran Mouri told him what had happened last night.

"This... Attorney Fei actually helped me..."

Chu Zhong was also very surprised. He thought it was Xiao Lan who helped, but he didn't expect that the main force was actually Fei Yingli.

Logically speaking, his relationship with Ran is closer, and Eri's help in taking care of him is somewhat... overstepping boundaries.

Even during their meeting the day before yesterday, Eri Kisaki's attitude towards him was a little too friendly.

Could it be that the aloof and icy legal queen actually has a thing for younger men...?

Chu Zhong couldn't help but recall the 'chicken and girl donburi' set meal he had seen on the menu when he was browsing the specialty street...

"Don't think too much!" Ran Mouri's warning voice rang in my ears: "Mom said that we'll be family from now on, so she only treats you, Chu Jun, as her son."

Chu Zhong nodded quickly, knowing that this was Xiao Lan's sore spot and could not be touched.

Furthermore, there's the connection to Kogoro Mouri.

Chu Zhong only dared to think about it in his mind and cause trouble in the dungeon.

To avoid arousing Xiaolan's suspicion, Chu Zhong teased, "So, Xiaolan, are you ready to become family with me?"

Ran Mouri didn't react for a moment, and after a couple of seconds of stunned silence, she understood the meaning and her cheeks started to burn.

While Xiao Lan was distracted, Chu Zhong had already gone to the restroom to relieve himself.

It must be said that the seated toilets commonly used in Japan are quite patient-friendly.

Chu Zhong ate chocolate and squid strips in the snowstorm, without any staple food. After returning to reality, he was fed porridge, which was digested into water and he quickly relieved himself.

While checking the system logs, I discovered that there was only one reward for clearing the Ice and Snow Dilemma dungeon:

[New item obtained: Xiangfei Gourd]

It's a gourd?!

Chu Zhong was immediately overjoyed and examined the area carefully.

"Xiangfei Gourd": Within 15 seconds of drinking, it greatly increases fire resistance and prevents burns caused by lava ground.

Maximum alcohol tolerance: 8

Chu Zhong had long complained that the original gourd could only hold a maximum of four mouthfuls of wine, which was far too little.

Now, this Xiangfei gourd not only doubles its wine capacity, but also has additional special effects!

Sure enough, the more difficult the dungeon, the richer the rewards!

This truly proves the saying—fortune favors the bold!

Upon seeing the Xiangfei gourd, Chu Zhong immediately felt that the suffering he endured in the wind and snow had not been in vain!

In addition, Chu Zhong noticed another system record, which was not a reward message, but rather...

[The "Wedding Rings" item has had its attributes updated]

"Wedding Rings": Eri Kisaki's most cherished item. Collecting another item will trigger a unique dungeon mode in certain instances.

These rings were obtained by Chu Zhong in a special mode of the Garden instance. They are exquisitely crafted but normal wedding rings.

In the snowstorm escape instance of Eri Kisaki, Chu Zhong was worried that leaving without a word would cause her to hate him the next time he entered the instance, so he left one of the items and a deposit of five million yen as a sign of sincerity.

Back to reality, the remaining one has changed.

Judging from the item descriptions and acquisition experience, Chu Zhong can basically confirm that the "wedding rings" and another item—the "police manual"—are the two things needed to activate the special mode of Xiao Lan's instance.

"Xiaolan..."

As Chu Zhong was about to ask something after he walked out of the restroom while holding onto the wall, two things were stuffed into his hand.

"Brush your teeth! I specially prepared a new toothbrush and cup for you."

Chu Zhong had no choice but to finish brushing his teeth before continuing, "Xiao Lan, do you have class today?"

Ran Mouri shook her head. "Yes, but I'll call to ask for leave later."

The implication was that she planned to take leave to care for him who was sick.

"Xiao Lan, I'm sorry to have troubled you..."

Feeling the girl's care, Chu felt a warmth in his heart.

A copy is a copy, reality is reality.

Chu Zhong wouldn't be reckless or defiant in real life, especially given his current weak state where he can barely walk.

Furthermore, if Xiaolan takes leave, he can take the opportunity to grind dungeons.

"What's wrong with that? Didn't Chu Jun take care of me before?" Ran Mouri blinked her big, bright eyes and smiled sweetly.

Chu Zhong suddenly had a strong urge to taste the girl's cherry lips, which he imagined must taste sweet and fruity.

He was already leaning against Xiaolan, all he needed to do was move a little closer...

"Lord Chu...it's no use..."

But Ran Mouri gave her a light push.

Chu Zhong suddenly realized, "Oh, I almost forgot, my cold isn't better yet..." Then, feeling discomfort in his throat, he coughed lightly twice.

Being too close could easily transmit the cold virus to Xiaolan.

Even if you recover from a cold, the remaining virus may still be contagious... just like the young girl Eri in the dungeon.

Afterwards, Chu Zhong returned to the bedroom with Xiao Lan's help.

"How did I get back here?"

Chu Zhong was a little confused; he clearly wanted to go to the living room to watch TV...

"Well……"

The answer he received was that Xiaolan pushed him down on the bed, and the warm, cherry-like lips he had wanted to taste earlier pressed against his own.

This reminded Chu Zhong of what had happened in the infirmary before.

He also understood that Ran had pushed him away not because she was worried about getting infected, but because she was ashamed to be seen by Eri.

The skilled yet passionate kiss led Chu Zhong's hands to slowly climb up Xiao Lan's waist, wanting to explore further...

dong dong dong-

The sudden knocking forced the two to press the pause button.

"Xiao Lan, it's time to go to school."

Eri Kisaki leaned against the open door, her tone slightly teasing: "If you keep taking care of him like this, I wonder when Chu-kun's cold will get better."

With a 'whoosh,' Ran Mouri fled the room like a bullet.

But soon, Ran Mouri blushed and returned to the door: "Chu Jun still needs someone to take care of him, and there's the school..."

“I will take care of Chu Jun,” Eri Kisaki replied.

Ran Mouri was taken aback: "But what about Mom's job..."

"I've already told Xiao Lü to bring over the documents I need for today's work later."

As Eri Kisaki spoke, she patted her daughter's shoulder, "Once Chu-kun recovers, you can stay as long as you want, but right now..."

Before Eri could finish speaking, Ran Mouri blushed and went back to her room to pack her schoolbag.

Even after Ran Mouri left the house with her schoolbag, Eri Kisaki remained standing guard at the guest room door, seemingly to prevent what had just happened from repeating itself.

Click——

Ran Mouri left home to go to school.

"Ahem—Attorney Fei, thank you so much for your help last night."

Inside the guest room, Chu Zhong saw that Fei Yingli was still guarding the door, so he had no choice but to speak to her.

"?!"

In return, she received a questioning look from Eri Kisaki, followed by a gaze that swept over her like a criminal.

Chu Zhong scratched his head, completely bewildered by what was wrong with Fei Yingli.

Is it because he didn't resist earlier and might have infected Xiaolan with the cold virus?

The problem is, Xiaolan has incredible strength; even if he were healthy, he couldn't defeat her, let alone now that she's so weak...

But such words have a hint of being ungrateful after getting a good deal, so it's not appropriate to say them in front of Eri Kisaki.

"Um... this bathrobe is..."

Chu Zhong felt flustered under the Queen's gaze and had no choice but to change the subject again.

The bathrobe-like nightgown she was wearing was made of silky satin fabric, smooth and delicate, light and breathable, and it looked expensive.

After changing the subject, Eri Kisaki finally started to talk to him.

only……

"My bathrobe." Eri Kisaki's lips suddenly curled into a smile, tinged with amusement. "Does it smell good?"

Ah this...

If Chu Zhong's CPU didn't malfunction or misunderstand, there was a certain ambiguity hidden in Fei Yingli's words.

"That's right, only someone of Attorney Fei's height could wear such long and spacious pajamas."

Chu Zhong could only read the random reply and asked, "Where did you buy this robe? I'll buy one too."

The clothes were probably all taken to be washed, and Chu Zhong was now wearing this bathrobe close to his body.

Since these are personal items belonging to the opposite sex, it's not appropriate to return them to Eri after she's worn them. Out of courtesy, she should buy a new one as compensation.

result……

Do you know why I'm wearing my wedding ring?

Eri Kisaki completely ignored the topic and went straight to the bedside, displaying her left hand in front of Chu Zhong.

Chu Zhong was increasingly confused about what Eri Kisaki was trying to say, so he could only obediently reply, "To avoid annoying suitors?"

Eri nodded. "Anything else?" she asked, like a teacher asking a question.

"And..." Chu Zhong was caught off guard by the question and struggled to think, "And..."

But he couldn't think of the remaining answers for a long time.

Eri Kisaki's left hand moved closer and closer, almost touching his face.

If I can't answer, will I get a slap in the face from the Queen?

However, Eri Kisaki's move was truly exquisite and slender...

Even her face, her skin, her figure...

I don't know how they maintain their appearance; there's not a single trace of age on them...

Notably, Eri Kisaki didn't put her hair up today; her waist-length hair was naturally draped behind her head, making her look several years younger.

She was dressed in casual home wear, even a bit revealing, a simple tank top and skirt, and her enviable figure was even more eye-catching compared to the younger version.

After changing her clothes and appearance, Eri Kisaki's entire demeanor changed significantly.

At this moment, she doesn't seem like the cold legal queen, but rather like a mature and caring older sister—the kind that's big, fair-skinned, and warm-hearted.

Of course, if her facial expression were more relaxed and her gaze more gentle, she would definitely be even more beautiful...

Ding dong——!

Just as Chu Zhong was lost in thought, the doorbell rang.

Eri Kisaki gave a slightly disgruntled snort, left the room, and closed the door behind her.

Worried about being questioned again, Chu Zhong simply pulled the blanket over himself, closed his eyes, and pretended to be asleep.