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Chapter 31 Do you want them dead?

When Yun Fuzhao looked up, she was met with a small face with red eyes and nose from crying.

Shang Jia hurriedly tried to help her wipe the water droplets, but accidentally tripped over her own feet and fell flat on her face.

She lay on the ground, covering her face in embarrassment, trying to escape reality.

Yun Fuzhao stepped forward and extended his hand to her, "Come here."

Shang Jia raised her face, and tears streamed down her face like a burst faucet. "Senior Sister Yun, I..."

"No problem, come on, get up."

She placed her hand in his palm, and Yun Fuzhao helped him up.

Shang Jia was also in a sorry state, her braids were disheveled, her face was covered in sticky fish scales, and her clothes were soaked with water.

The others in the kitchen smiled kindly, "This little girl always seems to miss catching fish."

"Haha, this kid must have fallen countless times."

Shang Jia blushed and nervously clutched the hem of her clothes. She had always been clumsy and could never do anything right, and she always got scolded.

But the expected blame did not come. Shang Jia looked up and found that Senior Sister Yun was smiling and looking at her with a kind gaze.

"...Yun, Senior Sister Yun?"

Her shout made Yun Fuzhao turn his gaze away, and he coughed as if trying to cover up his mistake.

Shang Jia is so cute, she looks like a little glutinous rice ball.

No wonder some people like naive beauties; they're just too endearing.

Yun Fuzhao raised his hand and removed the fish scales from her cheek. "No rush, take your time."

Killing fish is a skill in itself. Yun Fuzhao had never done it before, and just thinking about scaling the fish and hearing the scratching sounds made her skin crawl.

Shang Jia nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

"Auntie, could you teach us?" Yun Fuzhao rolled up his sleeves, deciding to give it a try with her.

"Senior Sister Yun," Shang Jia tugged at her sleeve, "you don't need to..."

Yun Fuzhao comforted her, "I don't know either, this is a good opportunity to learn."

Before Shang Jia could say anything more, the elderly woman over there had already come over warmly.

She was holding a grass carp in her hand. "Killing the fish is very simple. First, stun the fish, then remove the scales..."

She worked with practiced skill and efficiency, gutting and cleaning the fish in no time.

Whether Yun Fuzhao's eyes can do it or his hands remains to be seen.

Since Jiaoyu, that glutton, ate the fish that had just been caught, Yun Fuzhao and Shang Jia had no choice but to go back to the pond to catch more fish.

They spent a lot of time and effort just catching the fish. The fish were sticky and slippery, making them impossible to catch.

Before long, Yun Fuzhao's face was covered in water droplets. She had finally caught a fish, but the fish slapped her across the face with a flick of its tail.

Shang Jia laughed out loud, but after Yun Fuzhao looked over, she immediately shut up and blinked innocently.

After much effort, Yun Fuzhao and Shang Jia finally placed the fish on the cutting board.

The latter was weak and failed to stun the fish several times. No wonder the fish flew towards her face when she came in.

Following the old woman's instructions, the two of them stumbled and struggled, but finally managed to kill the fish.

I must say, it's quite fulfilling.

The old woman cooked the two fish they had killed into braised fish. The aroma was rich and the color was bright and shiny, making Yun Fuzhao's mouth water.

Just as the two were about to enjoy their meal, an old acquaintance arrived.

Yun Fuzhao and Yu Ze, who was carrying a pheasant, looked at each other in bewilderment.

The old woman explained, "Yu Ze often catches wild game and brings it over; we're all old acquaintances with him."

Yun Fuzhao glanced at the expressionless Yu Ze, then at the dead pheasant in his hand. Had the villain suddenly changed his ways and become a model citizen?

Yu Ze withdrew his gaze and handed the pheasant to the old woman.

Another old man warmly greeted him, "Xiao Ze, come and eat! The fish was just cleaned and is very fresh."

"Come, come, sit down, I'll get you some rice."

Yu Ze was forced to sit opposite Yun Fuzhao.

Yun Fuzhao stared intently at him.

Yu Ze finally couldn't take it anymore and said coldly, "What are you looking at?"

His tone was harsh and carried a hint of warning, but his ears, hidden beneath his black hair, were bright red.

Yun Fuzhao looked on in surprise. Was he angry because his other side had been discovered?

"Try it quickly." The old woman placed the rice bowl next to Yu Ze.

The latter nodded, picked up the bowl, and under Yun Fuzhao's undisguised gaze, put a piece of fish into his mouth.

The old woman asked expectantly, "How was it?"

Yu Ze twitched the corner of his mouth, probably wanting to laugh, but because of his awkwardness, his laugh was neither fish nor fowl.

The elderly couple seemed used to his behavior and laughed heartily.

"You eat, you eat."

Yun Fuzhao shoveled several mouthfuls of rice into her mouth. This fish was so delicious that her taste buds felt like they were going to explode.

She felt she could have another bowl.

The other two people at the table weren't as relaxed as she was.

Shang Jia was a little afraid of Yu Ze, after all, he always had a stern face and dark eyes, making him seem unapproachable. This made her eat with trepidation.

Yu Ze, on the other hand, was simply at a loss. Yun Fuzhao's presence was too strong; he could see her fair face as soon as he looked up.

The table was small; if he stretched his legs forward a little more, they would touch hers.

A sense of anxiety arose within Yu Ze. He had no idea what the fish in his mouth tasted like; his mind and eyes were filled only with the presence of the person opposite him.

He found the food tasteless and bland.

After finishing three bowls of rice, Yun Fuzhao patted his bulging belly with satisfaction.

The kitchen was some distance from the disciples' quarters, and Yun Fuzhao was lazy and rarely came to eat. Besides, she had already abstained from grains, so it didn't matter whether she ate or not.

So this meal was really satisfying.

She planned to come back to eat here again in the future.

"Senior Sister Yun," Shang Jia put down the bowl and said softly, "I'm going to continue cleaning the fish."

Seeing her full of energy, Yun Fuzhao nodded with satisfaction, "Go ahead."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shang Jia disappeared in a flash.

So proactive?

Yu Ze also put down his bowl and chopsticks.

Yun Fuzhao glanced at his bowl. This guy was so tall, yet he only ate one bowl of rice.

She checked his cultivation level and confirmed it was indeed at the Foundation Establishment stage. Cultivators only begin abstaining from grains once they reach the Spirit Void stage; wouldn't he starve to death eating so little?

“Yun Fuzhao”.

"Ok?"

Yun Fuzhao was still pondering and did not notice the deep look in Yu Ze's eyes as he looked at her.

Do you want them dead?

Yun Fuzhao was startled. "Who?"

"Those five inner disciples," Yu Ze said in a calm tone, as if discussing the weather.

Yun Fuzhao probed again; it was indeed the Foundation Establishment stage. Could it be that this guy, like himself, could conceal his cultivation level?

"Yu Ze, are you aware of your own cultivation level?"

Yu Ze paused, then said, "Foundation Building stage."

The look in his eyes doesn't seem like he's lying.

So, if he were truly at the Foundation Establishment stage, how could he dare to make such a boast? Ding Ling is only at the early Golden Core stage.

This crosses an entire realm.

"Either?"

Yu Ze repeated it lightly.

Yun Fuzhao didn't know what methods he had, but Wu Song had been dead for so long and hadn't been discovered.

Maybe he really does have that ability.

"No." Yun Fuzhao, fearing he might lay a hand on her, quickly added, "I know what I'm doing."

Yu Ze pondered for a moment, "What about Yu Nian'er?"

Yun Fuzhao was greatly shocked, "What?"