The overlord of the gods is interrogating the alien female spy.

　"The wine will taste better then?"

　The reprimanding words made her face look even more aggrieved.

　"The wine... didn't taste good either."

　"Then why did you drink so much?"

　"I...I don't want to lose...I absolutely refuse to...lose to...that jerk..."

　"Sigh... You're the one who criticizes others for being competitive."

　The Nine-Colored Deer took the hangover soup and looked apologetically at the Qilin who was feeding Xi the soup.

　"Shhh."

　Chen Lingxu gestured with his fingers, then pinched the tip of the little dragon girl's nose in his arms, and laughed with the Nine-Colored Deer as she pouted and shook her head in protest.

　"Thank you for your help, Ah Xu. Xiao Xi... I wouldn't be able to carry her by myself."

　"I only drank because of my Xi-girl, and I'm relieved that Lu-lu isn't angry with me."

　"It has nothing to do with you. I know her personality. Once she gets angry, she won't stop until she's thoroughly humiliated. Let her drink too much this time, make her feel bad, and teach her a lesson."

　The nine-colored deer unbuttoned its coat to cover her body, and then carefully covered her tail.

　Go through it once.

　This person was not only arrogant but also a bit of a germaphobe; she probably wouldn't like the things that travelers usually use in ordinary inns. So, we could only use her clothes as blankets for the time being.

　"I have some clothes here, let me cover Miss Xi's...feet."

　"That won't do, you should keep mine..."

　"It's alright. Lulu can take it."

　Seeing the understanding Qilin, the Nine-Colored Deer felt ashamed of her friend's 'aggressive' behavior once again, and poked her cheek while covering her with a coat.

　“Ah Xu, you’ve had quite a bit to drink too. Here’s some hangover soup… don’t mind it.”

　"How could that be? Miss Xi is such a beauty, it's me who's benefiting."

　Chen Lingxu picked up the soup, tasted it, and then placed it aside expressionlessly.

　"what happened?"

　But Xiaoxi was naughty; she didn't like drinking the soup, so she spat into it.

　The Nine-Colored Deer looked over with concern.

　"It tastes awful. No wonder Miss Xi doesn't like it."

　It's sour, almost like drinking vinegar.

　"I see... Well then, Ah Xu, you should rest for a while too."

　The Nine-Colored Deer looked around; there was only one bed in the room, already occupied by Xi. Leaving aside whether Chen Lingxu would be willing to squeeze in with a drunkard, if Xi woke up and found the Qilin, who had just been sulking, lying next to her, she'd probably explode in anger.

　"I'll just lie down in the chair for a while."

　There were four chairs in the room, which could be pushed together to make room for a person to lie down.

　What about a pillow? It's not comfortable without a pillow.

　The Nine-Colored Deer thought for a moment, then sat down in the first chair under Chen Lingxu's gaze, and then put its legs together and looked at him.

　"Ah Xu, if you don't mind, you can rest your head on my lap for a while."

　"That deer must be so tired."

　"It's okay, it won't be too tiring. Give it a try, and tell me if you feel uncomfortable."

　Comfortable, of course the Deer Bodhisattva's lap pillow is comfortable.

　Chen Lingxu maintained a calm demeanor, seemingly resting his head on an ordinary pillow.

　"Hmm...it's so soft. Deer's legs."

　"It's good that you're not feeling unwell. Ah Xu can sleep for a while... Why are you looking at me like that?"

　Although the Nine-Colored Deer wasn't as plump as the peaches and blueberries, or even as cute as the glutinous rice ball on the bed, its petite and adorable appearance was still much more pleasing to the eye than a certain lich.

　Chen Lingxu couldn't help but wish she would change back into the clothes she wore when they first met. That way, he could not only feel the deer's soft legs directly through the gauze skirt, but also glimpse the clouds and the moon; such a view would surely be quite beautiful.

　"I have trouble sleeping. Does Lulu have any tips for helping me sleep?"

　Chen Lingxu found a reason to respond to her.

　"Hmm... I can read some information about herbs to Ah Xu."

　"Then let's give it a try."

　Nine-Colored Deer took a medical book from the package on the table, opened it, found a page, and began to read the contents aloud to him.

　The voice of Deer Bodhisattva was as gentle as the wind, and it sounded very pleasant when it reached my ears.

　Chen Lingxu casually took one of her hands and placed it on his face, perhaps unintentionally pressing it to his lips. The Nine-Colored Deer paused for a moment when her palm was suddenly kissed, but she did not pull away. She flipped through a book on the table with one hand, and gently cupped his face with the other, slowly rubbing it.

　Chapter Fifty-Two: The Fairy in the Painting

　"Goo."

　I will never try that kind of strong liquor again.

　Where is the Nine-Colored Deer?

　Thinking to herself, Xi slowly opened her eyes. She was still a little sleepy, but in an instant, she widened her beautiful eyes and stared intently at the Qilin man who was lying carelessly on someone else's friend's lap, acting like a big shot.

　Family members, who understands...

　Xi felt fortunate that the Nine-Colored Deer had met her; otherwise, she might have been fooled by this man and lost all her innocence.

　"Xiao Xi, hush."

　The Nine-Colored Deer had just coaxed the Qilin to sleep when it saw the Little Dragon Girl on the bed staring intently at them, as if she harbored some kind of hatred for the theft of treasure.

　"Nine-Colored Deer, you..."

　Why do you want her to be quiet? Isn't the most important thing right now... to get this guy off your lap? Can't you see his face is buried in your stomach like a potato?

　The Nine-Colored Deer is such a fragrant and soft place...

　If anyone dares to lie on her stomach, she'll slap that lecherous man across the face; if he resists, she'll slap him twice.

　"Ah Xu hasn't been sleeping well lately. Let's not disturb him."

　What do you mean by "not sleeping much"?

　"To take care of me, Ah Xu gave me his bed, and I slept on a straw mat with Miss Zao."

　Is this a ruse? If you have that much money, you could easily book another room.

　“He paid for all my food and expenses these days, and he even wasted his precious time taking me to see patients.”

　Tsk, these are the methods those playboys use to woo young girls, right?

　Xi watched as her friend went on and on about how noble and righteous the Qilin was, and her eyelids twitched involuntarily.

　"Where is that little boy?"

　But now the Nine-Colored Deer has a very high opinion of him, and no matter what she says, she won't make her realize it. Xi had no choice but to forcibly change the subject.

　“Miss Zao has gone out to play. Ah Xu treats her very well and doesn’t restrict her much.”

　Unlike the noble scions that Nine-Colored Deer had encountered, who barely treated people as human beings, this alone was enough to earn her immense favor with Deer Bodhisattva.

　"Um……"

　Now that you know this guy is a good person in your eyes, can you please stop trying to find ways to praise him indirectly?

　"How have you been lately...?"

　"That's great."

　Xi looked at her current outfit. She looked radiant, and the dress she was wearing looked expensive, much better than the gauze dress she used to wear. Her loose, colorful hair was braided into a long plait, draped over her shoulder, adding a touch of 'mature' to her appearance.

　This lady, unaware of tonight's...

　No, no.

　This already counts as being kept... Combining this with what she just said, Xi became even more certain that this evil Qilin wanted to use this attitude to trick the innocent Nine-Colored Deer into handing it over.

　Alright...it seems she has no choice but to go on this trip to Baizhao. She must protect the Nine-Colored Deer and prevent it from suffering any harm.

　But then again.

　Xi thought for a moment... and couldn't help but lie back down with a bit of worry.

　The little girl came not only to make her obey, but also because, according to what she said, a group of bandits had been wiped out on the border of the Great Yan, and the leader of the army had made great contributions. In order to prevent him from causing trouble, she sent someone to remind the younger sisters first.

　"But if that lousy chess player wins a battle, why shouldn't we suppress him, and instead attack me?"

　Besides, if you want to suppress the second-in-command, just go find the boss. Once the big brother takes action, the lousy chess player will have no choice but to obey. It's much better than threatening them.

　Xi became increasingly annoyed, and then simply vented her anger on the Qilin who had taken advantage of the Nine-Colored Deer, trying to glare him to death with her bright red eyes.

　She didn't believe the other party wasn't part of the Celestial Master's group. From the moment the Yan people arrived on this land, they rushed over under the command of dragons, unicorns, and phoenixes, chanting things like "Yuanshi Tianzun, hurry as the law commands!" This trend permeated the entire Yan Kingdom from top to bottom during the Great Hunting Period.

　Since then, the title of Celestial Master has been associated with the Qilin. A Celestial Master is not necessarily a Qilin, but a Qilin is always a Celestial Master.

　Now a Qilin appears and tells her, "I'm not a celestial master, I'm a foreign friend," as if she's a three-year-old? He can't even come up with a better excuse. Approaching her and monitoring her is one thing, but he even targets the innocent Nine-Colored Deer… This Qilin Celestial Master is truly… a cunning and wicked villain!

　"Um……"

　The Nine-Colored Deer observed Xi's expression. She couldn't help but feel a little worried.

　How can I get her to accept this friend?

　"Deer."

　"A-Xu, you're awake? Won't you sleep a little longer? Have you rested enough?"

　A faint sound came from his belly, and the Nine-Colored Deer gently ruffled the Qilin's hair before turning to show concern for him.

　"I feel much better. Thank you, Lulu."

　"You're welcome."

　Chen Lingxu showed no intention of getting up. He rolled over on the deer's lap, looking at the little dragon girl over there. The Qilin rubbed against the deer bodhisattva's lap again, seemingly not yet having fully experienced the comfort and joy of a lap pillow.

　"What a bastard."

　Xi knew this guy was deliberately trying to annoy her. But if she got angry with him because of it, Nine-Colored Deer would probably be worried, and it would also make her seem like a petty person.

　"By the way, Ah Xu. Miss Zao hasn't returned yet. Is she alright?"

　The Nine-Colored Deer saw Xi turn away with a huff, snorting, and gently pressed down on the Qilin's hair, asking him about the boy in blue.

　It's been half an hour and they still haven't returned. Could they have gotten into a fight with someone?

　"It's nothing. She's probably just having some snacks somewhere."

　The shapeshifter has experienced everything over the past ten thousand years, and is tired of most things. His remaining hobbies are finding fun and eating.

　There's no such thing as an insatiable appetite when it comes to food, and the shapeshifter happens to have a belly like a mythical creature, creating the perfect combination to make him a super glutton.

　"Shall we leave tomorrow?"

　"Hmm. It's getting late, let's get some rest tonight and leave tomorrow. But..."

　Chen Lingxu looked at the little dragon girl on the bed.

　"Would Mr. Chen please book another superior room for Miss Xi?"

　"No need. I have somewhere else to go."

　Trying to get rid of her? So you can bully the Nine-Colored Deer? No way.

　"Hmm? Even though it's summer, it's been raining and humid a lot lately. Sleeping on the street isn't a good idea."

　Sleeping on the street? Does she look like someone who can't even afford four copper coins?

　"Hmph, let me show you something, you ignorant fool."

　Xi reached into the small sachet at her waist and pulled out a painting.

　"Where do truly accomplished people live?"

　He tossed the scroll aside, and in the blink of an eye, he found himself atop a famous mountain. As revenge from a certain minor painter, Chen Lingxu had landed right on the edge of a cliff; a single misstep could send him tumbling over a precipice without a parachute.