Chapter 35

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Chapter 35: Foes

Hua Qing already guessed what Cancan wanted to do. Cancan looked embarrassed but then gathered her courage and slyly argued, "The white-faced little ghost must be missing me. Last time he saw me, he was so struck by my beauty that he cried."

Feeling rather smug, everyone didn’t want to see this scene. Hua Qing observed Cancan, who stood proudly and earnestly said, "I’ll go with you guys." With a sudden change in demeanor, Hua Qing couldn’t help but smirk slightly, though discreetly. But Cancan caught it and teased, "Your smile means you’ve agreed, we’re going together." She looked adorable and obedient.

Cancan actually wanted to go to the underworld to sneak a peek at the so-called Book of Life and Death. She wanted to know when the old turtle would be reincarnated and where it would end up, so she could secretly inform the little turtle. If they didn’t go find the old turtle, maybe it wouldn’t die. Cancan felt she should do something for the little turtle. Even though Hua Qing said it would be reincarnated, where would it go? It was better to be at peace of mind by checking.

Hua Qing nodded seriously, "Okay."

Cancan immediately became excited. Even though they were going to the underworld, Hua Qing first sent Hua Yun back to Shu Mountain. Big Green and the others waited in place. Big Green and Yu Xiu glared at each other, not getting along. Cancan looked around and said with a meaningful tone, "You two seem like frenemies."

Both Big Green and Yu Xiu’s expressions turned sour. Big Green sneered, "You keep challenging the limits of stupidity."

Yu Xiu added, "If you’re not naive, how can you not know the taste of sorrow?" It was hard for them to stand on the same side.

Cancan looked knowing. She pointed at the two and chuckled, "You still deny it, look! Aren’t you just like secret admirers?" She held her face and said seriously, "In stories, secret admirers end up liking each other. Wait, no, they like each other without knowing."

Cancan tilted her head and laughed more joyfully.

"Only a fool would like him," they said in unison.

Seeing Cancan’s understanding smile, Big Green and Yu Xiu made the same noise of disdain and turned away from each other.

Cancan said seriously, "Let’s make up, stop talking about that. Since we met, it must be fate. We’re so connected, let’s not doubt each other." For some reason, Cancan didn’t believe Yu Xiu was Xian Yue. She thought Yu Xiu was a good person after all, she even saved a little fox. She refused to believe Yu Xiu was bad.

Big Green and Yu Xiu were silent, while only Cancan kept talking non-stop. Both Big Green and Yu Xiu ignored her, but Cancan didn’t get upset and just laughed.

After a while, Yu Xiu looked at Cancan and asked, "You are just like Xian Yue, do you not find it bothersome?"

Cancan thought for a moment, shook her head, and happily replied, "I am very happy, don’t you think it’s beautiful?"

Yu Xiu hesitated and said, "Beauty is beauty, but it’s only skin deep and cannot last forever, can it?"

Cancan smiled, "But not everything goes as planned. Look, if I didn’t look like Xian Yue, how would I have met Hua Qing? Meeting Hua Qing is the best thing for me. Now, I am like the most knowledgeable little fox in our village. Although… there are also many troubles, like that Mo Yuan who keeps bothering me. But I believe, as long as someone is bad, Hua Qing will deal with him someday."

Mentioning Mo Yuan, Yu Xiu’s expression turned dark, and she coldly said, "One day, I will avenge the people of my Qilian Mountain by killing him." After that, she fell silent.

Cancan realized she shouldn’t have brought this up, felt awkward, and touched her fingers, not knowing how to comfort Yu Xiu. Just then, a breeze blew by, she looked up and saw Hua Qing returning on his sword, his robes fluttering. She stood up immediately, waved, and said, "Hua Qing, we are waiting for you here."

They hadn’t moved at all, but how could Hua Qing not know? Seeing Cancan so enthusiastic made him feel very relaxed. He went to their side and asked, "How are you feeling?" This was to inquire about Cancan’s previous injury.

Cancan twirled around in front of Hua Qing, bouncing and smiling, "After resting, I feel much better. Look, I’m fine now!"

Even though she was upset after being slapped, a short rest made her feel energetic again. Indeed, youth is wonderful.

"Give me your hand," Hua Qing said.

Cancan gasped, fidgeted with her clothes, glanced at him nervously, and murmured, "What are you going to do?" She kept staring at him.

Even if he found her super cute and liked her a lot, he shouldn’t grab her hand in public like that, it’s embarrassing!

Hua Qing seemed to understand Cancan’s thoughts, his mouth twitched slightly, and he said again, "Stop overthinking and give me your hand."

Cancan hesitated for a moment, then reached out her hand. Hua Qing held her hand, feeling its warmth. He expressionlessly placed an object into her hand and then turned her hand into a fist.

After letting go of her hand, he went to Yu Xiu’s side to tend to her injuries. Cancan opened her palm and saw a sparkling emerald bracelet in her hand. She picked it up, the bracelet shining brightly in the sunlight. A smile slowly formed on her lips as bubbles of joy filled her heart. She joyfully turned around and asked, "Is this for me?"

Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Hua Qing, unable to contain her happiness.

Hua Qing calmly said, "It’s not for you."

Cancan ignored his insincere words and said, "No, no, I know this is for me." She happily put it on herself and proudly said, "Look, it’s very pretty."

Holding out her hand, Cancan put on the bracelet, standing under the sunlight, the shining light made her look extremely beautiful.

Holding her skirt, Cancan spun around joyfully, "It looks so nice!"

No one had ever given her gifts before, only Hua Qing, only Hua Qing, he would give her the prettiest clothes, the prettiest bracelet, only Hua Qing…

"Hua Qing, I like you the most."

The scene suddenly quieted down, as if only Cancan’s laughter, like silver bells, resonated in the world, she giggled endlessly.

Yu Xiu tilted her head slightly to look at Hua Qing who was treating her injury, Hua Qing had no expression on his face, he was still the same, as if he had never been affected by Cancan. After treating Yu Xiu’s injury, he put away his hand and said, "Let’s go to the underworld."

Cancan bounced excitedly, "Okay!"

Big Green sighed, "She is really not modest at all."

Cancan looked at Hua Qing with a puzzled expression and asked, "What do you mean by modesty?" She seemed confused.

Hua Qing approached Cancan, lightly held her bracelet, and suddenly a bright light appeared. Hua Qing softly said, "This is the magical tool you asked me for. From now on, it belongs to you."

Hua Qing withdrew his hand, the light disappeared, Cancan looked around, looking a bit puzzled. She asked, "How do I use this?"

Hua Qing didn’t look up, he simply said, "In a critical moment, it can save your life."

Cancan nodded eagerly, "It’s a great thing, but why didn’t you give me something I can fight with?" It wasn’t a complaint, just an honest question.

Hua Qing smirked, "If I gave it to you, would you know how to use it?"

Cancan thought to herself: Is this stealth attack really a good idea?

She pouted, saying, "I’m smart, I can learn anything."

Hua Qing glanced at the book she kept hidden, knowing she had been studying for a long time but only scratched the surface. Cancan suddenly understood Hua Qing’s point and defended herself, "I’ve learned a lot. I just fought a monster earlier. You can’t underestimate me." She finished with a pout and a proud stance.

Hua Qing ignored her and asked, "Do you want to go to the underworld?"

Cancan quickly said, "I want to go."

Just as they were about to leave, Big Green hesitated. After a moment of thought, he said, "I won’t go. You go ahead. I’ll wait for you here. It’s been a long time since I last visited Shu Mountain. I should wander around and say hello to the flowers and grass back at my homeland."

Cancan insisted, "I don’t believe you!"

Seeing Cancan’s doubtful look, Big Green became angry and said, "Why are you looking at me like that? I’m living a good life, I don’t want to go to the underworld. What if the King of Hell finds me too handsome and wants me to stay? If that happens, I’ll be stuck there forever. What kind of fun is that? I’m a living person! It’s quite scary for a living person to visit the underworld."

Cancan thought for a moment and translated Big Green’s words, "Are you a bit afraid of going to the underworld?"

Big Green, feeling angry, said, "I’m Wolf Brave, I’m not afraid of anything."

Cancan chuckled.

Big Green rolled up his sleeves and said, "Darn it, Hu Cancan, are you trying to fight?"

Hua Qing rubbed his forehead and said, "Let’s go."

Big Green didn’t bother to ask if they were coming. Big Green waved to the three people, Yu Xiu looked back at him with a cold smile as Big Green grinned.

Cancan whispered to Hua Qing, "They are like happy enemies."

Yu Xiu angrily said, "Can you whisper quieter? Don’t let others hear you badmouthing them. Do you ever think about speaking ill of others and being discreet?"

Cancan pointed to her ear and said, "I whispered four. I promise you won’t hear it next time!"

"I whispered four, not five."