205 Part 2
Cong Xia wanted to cry without tears. “I must look really silly with a bald head.”
“A little.” Cheng Tianbi sat at the edge of the bed, placed down the glass of water, and quietly watched him.
Cong Xia propped himself up and looked into his eyes, smiling. “What’s wrong? Am I really that silly looking?” As he spoke, he reached out again to touch.
Cheng Tianbi suddenly grabbed his hand, pressing against the back of his head, and forcefully sealed his lips.
Cong Xia’s eyes widened, and before he could figure out what was happening, Cheng Tianbi had already pushed him down on the bed, and was in the process of unbuttoning his pajamas.
In between kisses, Cong Xia gasped and asked, “Tianbi, Tianbi, what’s gotten into you?”
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“It’s fine now. Once the injuries heal, the pain will subside. But this haircut is quite frustrating, haha.”
Tianbi caressed his head and chuckled, “It’s alright. You look good even bald. I don’t mind.”
Cong Xia turned around, gently touching Tianbi’s head with a tender smile in his eyes. “You’re too kind. My nose isn’t as straight, and this haircut makes me look silly. But if you don’t mind…”
Tianbi held him tighter. “It’s fine. Your hair will grow back soon.”
Cong Xia kissed the tip of Tianbi’s nose and teased, “I’ve been asleep all day. I wanted to get up and move around, but as soon as I opened my eyes, you stripped my pants off. You’re insatiable.”
Tianbi stroked his back. “I missed you.”
Cong Xia chuckled mischievously. “Well then, should we do something different today?”
“I’ll bring your meal in a while. Today, we won’t do anything else,” Tianbi said in a husky voice. “Just you.”
Cong Xia laughed, “You’re becoming less serious day by day.” He rolled over, lying on top of Tianbi and said, “It’s been a while since I’ve felt this relaxed. I wish today could be a bit longer.”
Tianbi caressed his face. “Someday, we’ll have days like this without a care in the world, for ten days or even half a month.”
Cong Xia smiled warmly. “Definitely.”
The two of them spent the whole day in their room, not stepping a foot outside, undisturbed by anyone. Snow fell outside the window, and a warm fire burned in the room. In this cozy, enclosed space, it felt like there was only the two of them in the whole world, savoring every moment of the day.
After a day of intimacy, the two of them got up early the next day to tend to the injured before heading downstairs for breakfast. When others saw them, they couldn’t help but exchange knowing smiles. Cong Xia and Tianbi were used to it and greeted everyone openly before sitting down to eat.
Liu Fengyu winked and teased, “You two had a day of fun. Is your body feeling better or more exhausted now?”
Cong Xia laughed, “Well, it’s definitely better than when I was vomited from a snake’s mouth a few days ago.”
Deng Xiao slammed the table. “Cong ge, you guys were practically dead back then. You scared me half to death!”
“We won’t die so easily,” someone said.
atOptions = { ‘key’ : ‘c7c7a87be37da44a5eefcfd3788dc183’, ‘format’ : ‘iframe’, ‘height’ : 300, ‘width’ : 160, ‘params’ : {} }; document.write(”);Cheng Tianbi asked, “Where do you plan to place that Puppet Jade?”
Puppet Jades can sense each other, and this connection also affects the person carrying them, so two Puppet Jades shouldn’t be too close.
Zhuang Yao said, “I’ve temporarily entrusted it to Mr. Sun for safekeeping, so you can rest assured.”
Cheng Tianbi nodded, “Alright.”
Zhuang Yao continued, “This time, we lost two people from our side, both of them were Wu Yu’s people. Rong Lan also lost one person and a flying beast. We’ve sent people to investigate near Qinghai Lake, but there’s been no sign of the Qinghai Dragon. However, the shadows in the water are still there; the Qinghai Dragon might not be dead.”
Yao Qianjiang, still with a lingering fear, said, “Regardless of whether it’s alive or not, I won’t provoke it again.”
Wu Yu also nodded, “We almost sank with it into the lake; dealing with such a colossal creature is extremely challenging.”
Tang Tingzhi added, “Don’t worry. Once we have the Puppet Jade, there’s no need to antagonize the Qinghai Dragon. Although we lost three senior mutants in this battle, it has also given us some experience in dealing with large water creatures.” He paused and sighed, “You’ve all worked hard.”
Wu Yu lowered his gaze, lamenting the loss of two mutant individuals.
Zhuang Yao said, “In any case, all the sacrifices on this trip have been worthwhile because we obtained the Puppet Jade. This is our first step towards victory in Qinghai. Although the difficulty of obtaining the remaining Puppet Jades will be much greater, we’ve made a good start.”
Cong Xia asked, “What’s the plan next? The remaining Puppet Jades are in Golmud.”
Zhuang Yao replied, “Let’s take a few days to rest, and then we’ll discuss it with Mr. Sun. If we want to go to Golmud, it’s best to cooperate with the people from Xuanming City. Otherwise, if we fight inside, they’ll reap the benefits once we remove the Qinghai Barrier. There’s no such easy deal.”
“But Rong Lan and that Xuan Master seem to be at odds.”
atOptions = { ‘key’ : ‘c7c7a87be37da44a5eefcfd3788dc183’, ‘format’ : ‘iframe’, ‘height’ : 300, ‘width’ : 160, ‘params’ : {} }; document.write(”);“This matter will have to be resolved by Mr. Sun. Actually, we should also check the western side. If both the east and west sides don’t cooperate, I think we’ll never get out. After all, the difficulty of obtaining the remaining two Puppet Jades will surely exceed our imagination.”
Cheng Tianbi asked, “What if they simply refuse to cooperate?”
Zhuang Yao thought for a moment, “In that case, we’ll try a different approach. For the common interest, we’ll split our forces and fight against our common enemies. Golmud still has two Puppet Jades, right? Let’s each secure one from the east and west sides. This way, it’ll appear more equitable, and I suppose it will give these two city lords a way out.”
“This proposal sounds good,” someone said.
Cheng Tianbi added, “I believe Mr. Sun has already made significant efforts to make both the east and west sides abandon their hostility. To be honest, I’m not very optimistic about these proposals.”
“In the past, the timing wasn’t right. Now that we’ve retrieved one Puppet Jade from Qinghai Lake, it’s like opening up the situation. There’s no turning back; we can only move forward. They’re not fools; they know this is the last chance to break the Qinghai Barrier. Since the time has come, their attitudes will surely change as well.”
“Let’s hope so.”
Zhuang Yao said, “These days, there’s nothing urgent. You should rest and practice. It’s getting colder outside, so stay indoors when you can.”
Yao Qianjiang patted his head and squinted his narrow eyes, saying, “You, little adult, are much cuter than Zhuang Yu.”
Zhuang Yao pushed his hand away, muttering quietly, “Stop. The President isn’t tall.”
Deng Xiao smirked, “Whether you get patted or not won’t make you grow taller.”
Zhuang Yao shot him a glare, “I believe in genetics.”
“To grow taller, you need exercise and sleep.” Deng Xiao jumped up and flexed his muscles, “Exercise, understand? Don’t stay cooped up in your room messing with those bottles and jars all day; some of them might even be radioactive, which won’t help you grow any taller.”
Zhuang Yao snorted, “I’m working, and I don’t need your advice. Exercise won’t make me smarter; it’s useless for me.”
Deng Xiao, looking dejected, pouted, “I’m going to play with Abu then.”
“Abu isn’t here.”
“What? Where did it go so early in the morning?”
atOptions = { ‘key’ : ‘c7c7a87be37da44a5eefcfd3788dc183’, ‘format’ : ‘iframe’, ‘height’ : 300, ‘width’ : 160, ‘params’ : {} }; document.write(”);Chen Shao explained, “It went to Mingfu. I don’t know why, but it seems to have a special liking for Rong Lan’s horse. It went to play with that horse early this morning. Don’t worry; I’ve sent someone to follow it.”
“But that horse doesn’t pay any attention to it.”
Zhuang Yao also found it strange, “Indeed, that horse is seven years old and quite stable. It doesn’t like interacting with humans or animals, but Abu seems to like it. It’s really odd.”
“That horse is quite intelligent; maybe its brain development is better, which attracts Abu. Who knows?”
“If it likes it, let it play. It works for me; I can discuss Abu’s issues with Mr. Sun.”
While the conversation was in progress, the door was knocked on, and a voice exclaimed, “Hello, I’m back!”
Cong Xia found the voice somewhat familiar but couldn’t immediately recall who it belonged to. He glanced out the window and suddenly saw a giant, colorful head of a parrot perched outside, tilting its head to look at them. Cong Xia quickly remembered; this voice belonged to Song Qi, with his distinctive tone that he had somehow forgotten.
Someone opened the door, and Song Qi rushed into the room like a whirlwind, exclaiming, “Oh my goodness, I’m freezing to death! It’s outrageous!”
Cong Xia looked at Tang Tingzhi in surprise, who explained, “He’s temporarily staying here.”
“But isn’t this under Rong Lan’s…”
Song Qi laughed heartily, “Oh, right, he didn’t let me into the city. He’s too stingy. I just went to the west for a while, so don’t tell him, let me stay here for a few days.”
Cong Xia was somewhat bemused. The area inside the Bright Wall was quite small, and it was hard to hide anything from Rong Lan. He simply chose to turn a blind eye.
To everyone’s surprise, the parrot also managed to squeeze inside, chattering incessantly, “So co-cold, freezing my feathers off!”
atOptions = { ‘key’ : ‘819083b5141e2ddc81cd1b66b82e3d92’, ‘format’ : ‘iframe’, ‘height’ : 250, ‘width’ : 300, ‘params’ : {} }; document.write(”);Song Qi gave it a kick, “Who let you in? Get out of here. You have such thick feathers; what are you freezing for?”
“C-c-cold,” Little Five stubbornly remained inside and nestled next to the fireplace, refusing to leave. It even tilted its neck in defiance, presenting a comically defiant appearance.
“This troublesome bird is beyond help,” Song Qi said, somewhat embarrassed. “If you find it taking up too much space, you can let it sleep under its wings; it’s incredibly warm… Oh, and, by the way, is there any food? I’d like a bowl of noodles with plenty of broth.” Without ceremony, he sat down and began to devour a bowl of noodles.
Everyone was taken aback by his casual attitude, but he didn’t come off as obnoxious. He shared various tales and anecdotes from Qinghai while eating, though it was uncertain how much of it was exaggeration. Nevertheless, his storytelling was exceptionally engaging, and the room was filled with lively chatter throughout the morning.
After a few days of rest, Mr. Sun returned, bringing some hard-to-come-by Qinghai delicacies for them. Food always seemed to be the most substantial offering. When he came back, he also brought Abu along and spent some time discussing Abu’s brain domain structure with Zhuang Yao, exploring the possibility of stimulating Abu’s brain domain evolution.
After their discussion, Mr. Sun finally addressed the main reason for his visit, which indeed pertained to the west.
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