Accompany me for a stroll along the streets!
Accompany me for a stroll along the streets!
Was this Soft Feather’s doing?
He remembered that three days ago when they had talked to each other in the group, she had asked if he wanted some ‘spirit green tea’. Since people on Spirit Butterfly Island had just picked some spirit green tea’s leaves, she had also taken the opportunity to pick some of them. Afterwards, she came online and happily asked Song Shuhang if he wanted the leaves once they were processed.
At the time, Song Shuhang had agreed. If it was only a small gift that contained some tea leaves, he wouldn’t have any problem accepting it.
But now that he had heard that this box was as tall as a man, Song Shuhang had started to feel a bit uneasy. Soft Feather was a very rich lady, and the seniors inside the group also had to admit this point. If she were to send ‘some leaves’ in a box that was as tall as a person, one would feel indebted.
Speaking of Soft Feather, right now, she was still desperately trying to succeed with the ‘Five Elements’ Spirit Contracting Altar’.
She was very talented as a cultivator. At a young age, she was already at the Third Stage Acquired Realm. But it seemed that her talent was limited to cultivation alone. Pill refining, formations, manufacturing talismans… she was awful at all of them.
She had studied this ‘Five Elements’ Spirit Contracting Altar’ formation for half a month already. She had also tried to establish a contract four times, but she failed every time.
The last time they had chatted, it was easy to notice that she was disgruntled about this matter.
And exactly because he knew that Soft Feather had failed four times in a row, Song Shuhang didn’t want to attempt to contract this ghost spirit alone.
Moreover, he could attempt it only twice. If he were to fail, he would have to collect all the materials for the Five Elements’ Spirit Contracting Altar formation once again.
***
And while he was fantasizing about all of this, he had already arrived in front of the men’s dormitory.
Sima Jiang had waited here for a long time. When he had talked on the phone with Song Shuhang, he was already standing in front of the men’s dormitory. Four sturdy men in black suits were standing on a side, guarding a 1.8 meters tall box.
"Little Jiang, sorry for making you wait such a long time," Song Shuhang said embarrassed.
"Not at all. We also just got here," Sima Jiang said with a bright smile. "Come, sign here."
Song Shuhang nodded. He signed, and then, opened the dormitory’s door.
"Do you want us to help you bring it in?" Sima Jiang asked. After all, this box was quite big—it wouldn’t be so easy for a single person to drag it in.
He had just finished saying these words when he saw Song Shuhang squatting down and grabbing one side of the big box with both hands. Then, he lifted it horizontally, just like lifting a school desk.
Song Shuhang replied with a smile, "Ah? No need. It’s not that heavy. I alone am enough.
Sima Jiang opened his mouth wide and said his farewells to Song Shuhang.
Then, he went toward the elevator with his four subordinates.
"Was that box really that light?" Sima Jiang muttered to himself.
"Even if it wasn’t that heavy, it was quite long. If we were to lift it vertically, one of us would be enough. However, grabbing one end and lifting it horizontally would be something impossible." One of the men in black suits replied after pondering for a bit.
That student with delicate arms and legs, and a not-so-sturdy build had unexpectedly such a strength!
***
He was careless and forgot to hide his strength.
Song Shuhang heaved a sigh and carried the box into the room.
He ripped open the outer wrapping and discovered that it was a wooden box that looked like a coffin!
A coffin? Who would gift him a coffin?!
Was it someone he had offended recently?
Song Shuhang’s expression had turned serious.
The first one that came to his mind was that Young Master Hai from the Moon Saber Sect.
When they had parted ways, he remembered him saying, "For now, I’ll entrust this piece of Blood God Crystal to fellow daoist Mountain of Books. In due time, I’ll pay a visit and make an offer for it."
Was he really the one that had sent the coffin?
He had decided to visit him so quickly?
"Doudou! Are you home?" Song Shuhang shouted.
"Woof, what’s up?" The pekingese Doudou’s voice echoed from the bedroom. He was sitting in front of the computer, playing the game recommended by Song Shuhang. He was playing with great interest and seemed to be addicted to the game. He had already ruined the games of many teammates.
"Come over here for a bit. I want to open this box, but I think there is something fishy about it! A few days ago, I offended someone. And this guy might have sent this strange box as a retaliation," Song Shuhang said cautiously.
Doudou turned his head and sniffed. Then, he lazily said, "Open it. With me here, you don’t need to worry about dying."
After hearing these words, Song Shuhang felt a bit relieved.
He slowly grabbed the lid of the coffin and gently opened it.
Since it wasn’t nailed, it was easy to open.
There weren’t arrows or other dangerous objects coming out. Song Shuhang heaved a sigh and moved closer to the box to see what was inside.
Inside the box, he saw a pretty girl that was soundly sleeping. Her figure was petite, and her hair reached her shoulders. Her facial features were exquisite, just like those of a porcelain doll.
"Sixteen?!"
Song Shuhang blurted out.
If you were to remove the external paper wrap, the wooden case, and the first layer of sponge from this 1.8 meters tall box… it was just enough to accommodate the 1.5 meters tall Sixteen, letting her rest comfortably.
After hearing Song Shuhang’s voice, Sixteen opened her eyes in a daze.
Doudou, who was by the computer, coldly snorted. He had already sniffed Sixteen’s scent.
Sixteen blinked and got out of the coffin, "Oh. Shuhang, hello."
When she got out of the coffin, he saw that inside it were also a small jar and an exquisite box.
"Didn’t you return to the Su Clan with Senior Seven to treat your wounds? Why did you run away?" Song Shuhang asked anxiously.
According to her own words, she had only 15 days left to live if her injury wasn’t properly treated! Why couldn't she obediently stay at the Su Clan and receive medical treatment? Why did she have to run away again?
What would she do if her injuries were to suddenly worsen?
"Hehe. I’m really capable. I thought of delivering myself by mail. And thanks to that, I was able to run away from the Su Clan once again! However, you don’t have to worry. This time, I brought with me a protective talisman. Therefore, I’m not scared of being sneak-attacked. And I’ve also some medicine pills to suppress my injuries," while speaking, Sixteen looked at the anxious Song Shuhang, feeling a bit confused.
Afterwards, she stretched her small hand and patted Song Shuhang, trying to comfort him, "Don’t worry. With this protective talisman, Seven can easily find my position. He will come here in the evening to bring me home. I’ve only come out for half a day."
Song Shuhang didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He turned his head and looked at that monster pekingese that was playing games. Then, he looked at Sixteen.
True Monarch Yellow Mountain and Senior Seven really had it difficult!
"Was there a reason for running away this time?" Song Shuhang heaved a sigh. He could only wait for Senior Seven to come and get her back.
"Hm. There is a reason," Sixteen nodded. She delivered the small jar to Song Shuhang, "Here, one hundred fasting pills. They are all yours. I’m just keeping my promise!"
"This was the reason? Even if you wanted to keep your promise and had to give me hundreds of times the number of fasting pills, you didn’t need to run away," once again, Song Shuhang didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Sixteen didn’t reply and lowered her head, remaining silent for a while.
Afterwards, she took that exquisite box and presented it to Shuhang: "There is also this. I’ve decided to gift you some spirit green tea leaves! Now, you can be regarded as a cultivator. If a fellow cultivator comes over, you will need some spirit green tea to entertain them. Moreover, if you make the average person drink some spirit green tea, it will strengthen their bodies. You can give it to your family members but only in small amounts."
Song Shuhang looked at the box in Sixteen’s hand. She suddenly gifted him some spirit green tea leaves. ‘Did she gift them because she heard about Soft Feather saying in the group that she wanted to gift me some spirit green tea leaves?’
Sixteen’s black and shiny eyes were staring at Song Shuhang. She still had her hand stretched, keeping the posture from before.
"Thank you. If this is the case, I’ll be impolite and accept it," Song Shuhang had no choice but to take the spirit green tea box from her hand. It wasn’t the time to refuse her good intentions.
"So… there is still some time left before Seven’s arrival. Do you want to accompany me and go for a walk?" Sixteen said with a bright smile.
"Fine. Where do you want to go?" Song Shuhang replied. He didn’t have any classes on Tuesday afternoon.
Moreover, the classes of his driving course had also ended. He and Tubo had both successfully passed the small road test. Now, they had to wait for the instructor’s call to go and drive on the streets. Afterwards, they would be ready to take the main road test.
Therefore, he was free right now.
"I want to go in a lot of places. First, I want to go to a clothes shop. Then, to the food stalls in the Luo Xin street area. Watching a movie is also not a bad idea. Then, I was thinking of going to a gaming hall. I want to have fun, eat delicious things, and visit interesting places. I want all of it," Sixteen narrowed her eyes and smiled.
After pausing for a moment, she said, "However, there is a problem. I don’t have money with me, not even a cent. Therefore, I can’t give you back the money you spent on the cab back then!"
"It’s alright. There is not much difference between owing 50 or 5000. Is it okay if I pay?" Song Shuhang said with a smile.
"Fine," Sixteen stretched her body and said, "in that case, let’s go!"
"Doudou, do you want to come with us?" Song Shuhang looked at the pekingese in front of the computer and asked.
Since they were going to take a stroll in the Luo Xin street area, they could buy some food for Doudou as well.
The pekingese Doudou turned his head and looked at Song Shuahang with a playful gaze. After a moment, he said, "I’m already having fun. I don’t want to go out with you. But remember to bring me some beef-flavored dog food when you come back. I’ve always wanted to taste some dog food, but that stupid Yellow Mountain never gave me any. He’s really an idiot though. Unexpectedly, he doesn’t want to give dog food to a dog?"
"....Fine."
***
Sixteen’s mood was very good. She took Song Shuhang’s hand and directly went toward a women clothes shop.
"How does it look?" She changed into a lovely skirt with scattered flower patterns and made a spin in front of Song Shuhang.
This skirt with scattered flower patterns really suited her style. She was very good at choosing clothes.
"It’s very good!" Song Shuhang gave a thumbs up.
"Then, I’ll buy it. Let’s look for another!" Sixteen said with a smile. Afterwards, she turned around and kept going back and forth inside that sea of clothes in the shop.
The assistants on the side couldn’t help but say, "Little Brother, your younger sister is really cute. Moreover, all the clothes she chose were really good. The clothes she was wearing just now really suited her."
"Haha. Thanks, thanks," Song Shuhang paid for the clothes with a smile.
Sixteen, who was in the middle of that sea of clothes, raised her head and looked at her figure in the mirror. Do I really look that small…?