Xiao Yan - This Is the Bond Between Us!

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"So, you went to another world to save a friend again?"

Zhu Zhuqing sat on the couch, arms crossed under her chest, which was tightly wrapped in a black leather bodysuit. Her long legs were crossed, and she sat up straight, her gaze filled with curiosity. Lu Xian had run out twice in one night—what exactly was he up to? And where did that glowing portal actually lead?

"No, this time, I went to feed an enemy until he literally exploded from overeating..." Lu Xian hesitated for a moment before deciding to be honest.

Feed an enemy... to death?

Zhu Zhuqing was stunned, her pupils filled with confusion.

The first time, he said he saved someone. Fine, she could believe that—it wasn't too far-fetched.

But now, on his second trip, he's saying he overfed an enemy... to death?

Overfed...?

This excuse was getting more ridiculous by the second!

There was no way Zhu Zhuqing could believe him. He was obviously making things up!

The two locked eyes in silence.

Yup, she doesn't believe me again. Why is it that every time I tell the truth, no one believes me...?

Lu Xian sighed internally.

"Can you stop making trouble? It's almost dawn, and we still have a journey ahead..."

Zhu Zhuqing rubbed her temples in frustration. She was just as exhausted as he was.

"Dawn? So what? No one's stopping you from sleeping in. I've decided—I'm sleeping until noon before we leave!"

After force-feeding that crazy priest to death, Lu Xian felt... off. Was it just his imagination, or did he smell weird? Shaking his head, he walked into the bathroom for a shower.

With a grin, he peeked his head out and playfully invited, "Kitty, wanna take a bath together?"

"Go to hell!"

A pillow flew straight at him. Lu Xian quickly ducked, only to pop his head back out a second later.

"Seriously, you sure? I give a great back scrub. Super effective at getting rid of grime!"

Another pillow came flying. "Scram! Say another word, and I'll strangle you!"

"Hey, this is my room, you know!"

Zhu Zhuqing, fuming, stomped out of the room and slammed the door behind her.

Meanwhile, in the group chat, Tang San's ghost was officially kicked out.

[Flame Spirit Princess]: Finally, that disgusting thing is gone.

[Xiao Yan]: So satisfying! I feel like I can breathe freely again!

[Ye Fan]: Agreed! +1

[Flame Spirit Princess]: So, how exactly did you guys deal with him? Tell me—I need a laugh.

Xiao Yan and Ye Fan both felt a little uneasy. How did they "deal with him"?

The dude was literally fed to death with Oreos by Lu Xian. His stomach swelled up like a pregnant woman at ten months. Unbelievable, right?

No matter how wild their imagination was, they never could've predicted such a ridiculous death.

[Lu Xian]: We're good people, Fire Princess. How could you use the word "torture"?

[Lu Xian]: We simply overfed him. Honestly, for someone who was doomed to die anyway, this was probably one of the most merciful deaths possible.

Come on, who wouldn't want to die full?

Historically, how many prisoners ever got such a luxurious send-off?

Tang San's ghost must've been the most well-fed spirit ever.

Lu Xian felt pretty damn benevolent.

[Flame Spirit Princess]: Overfed...?

[Flame Spirit Princess]: You guys hyped this up like some grand revenge, and this is what you came up with? How disappointing. That scumbag deserved to be skinned alive!

Flame Spirit Princess was fuming. Letting that bastard die just from eating too much? Way too merciful! If she had the chance, she'd drag his corpse out and beat it some more.

[Lu Xueqi]: I think it's fine. No matter how evil someone was in life, death wipes the slate clean.

[Flame Spirit Princess]: That's because he never pissed you off personally.

[Lu Xian]: Xueqi's got a point. Her mindset is shaped by her sect. Qingyun Sect is the top righteous faction in her world, and she's been immersed in their ideology her whole life. She's bound to have different views from us.

[Xiao Yan]: Honestly? That bastard priest had it worse than if we skinned him alive...

[Ye Fan]: +1. Watching him bloat to death gave me nightmares.

[Flame Spirit Princess]: You weaklings. Overeating isn't scary!

[Xiao Yan]: ...

[Ye Fan]: Ka-dian bro, should we...?

[Xiao Yan]: Ye-black bro, you're seriously considering telling the ancestor about this...?

[Flame Spirit Princess]: ?

[Lu Xian]: STOP RIGHT THERE!

Nope, not happening. They were NOT starting another generation-hopping mess!

Quickly, Lu Xian changed the subject.

[Lu Xian]: By the way, Fire Princess, I got some loot while grinding mobs in Ye-black's world. It's just some trash-tier magic weapons from their world—I don't even know if they'll work in yours. I'll send them over.

[Lu Xian sent Xiao Yan an exclusive red packet.]

[Xiao Yan]: Trash-tier magic weapons?

[Lu Xian]: Trash in Ye-black's world, but if they work in yours, they're practically divine weapons. Definitely stronger than ordinary gear.

[Xiao Yan]: Why do I feel insulted...?

[Xiao Yan claimed the red packet.]

[Xiao Yan]: I'll have my teacher examine them. If they're useful, I'll put them up for auction.

[Lu Xian]: Do whatever works for you.

[Ye Fan]: Bro, we just split up, and you already found a master?

[Xiao Yan]: Of course! My Dou Qi was drained for three years—I had to get something in return. Our Xiao family's marketplace is in trouble, being suppressed by two rival families. Now that I've got a big shot to lean on, I'm holding on tight!

[Xiao Yan]: I get to learn alchemy, boost my power, and protect my family. Triple win! Next stop, my three-year grudge—I'm gonna crush Nalan Yanran!

Xiao Yan patted himself on the back for his quick thinking.

The moment he returned to the Dou Qi continent, he immediately knelt and acknowledged his master, leaving Yao Chen a little speechless.

[Ye Fan]: Damn, who's Nalan Yanran? Sounds like a girl. Why are you so eager to beat her up?

[Xiao Yan]: A shameful past. Let's not bring it up.

[Ye Fan]: Now I have to know!

[Lu Xian]: Nalan Yanran was his fiancée. She broke off the engagement, humiliating his entire family. So, he made a three-year vow to challenge her at her sect, Cloud Mist Sect.

[Lu Xian]: In the original story, he won, but Cloud Mist Sect couldn't accept defeat. Their elders ganged up on him, nearly killing him.

Xiao Yan clenched his fists. "Those sore losers!"

[Ye Fan]: A three-year promise? Sounds epic. Count me in!

[Lu Xueqi]: Me too!

[Flame Spirit Princess]: And me!

[Lu Xian]: Count me in. If their strongest elder makes a move, I'll handle him.

Xiao Yan's heart swelled with emotion.

"This... this is the bond between us!"

[Xiao Yan]: Everyone, I owe you one...

[Lu Xian]: Don't get all sentimental. You turning into Ye-black now?

[Ye Fan]: I OBJECT!

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