After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

[Host, have you been reading too many romance novels? You're taking yourself way too seriously. Those characters sacrifice almost everything to gain a character's favorability, while you, my host, only rely on sweet talk and some flattering tricks...]

[I'm too lazy to even criticize the simple stuff, all you get in return is a confession from your task partner, and what's more, it's just a confession, and you just go up and force a kiss, take advantage of them, and don't want to take responsibility.]

What is it that he still remembers about you? Is it your cowardice and lust, or how you took advantage of him?

Xie Xing: "..."

Xie Xing's fair and delicate face turned bright red from the spray.

She touched her nose. "That's not entirely true. Putting everything else aside, I still have qualities that make me lovable..."

As she spoke, her voice grew weaker.

Don't say it, really don't say it.

What the system said makes some sense.

It's so real it's almost unbearable.

Xie Xing glanced at Jun Lanjin, who remained in that position, his eyes bloodshot and his face pale. His lips, which were originally pale, became rosy and moist because of her touch, making him look like a seductive enchantress.

Xie Xing re-examined Jun Lanjin's level of affection for her. Considering what Jun Lanjin had done for her and how he had saved her life time and again, anyone else would have been head over heels for him long ago.

What she should be worried about is not whether Jun Lanjin will break down after falling in love with her.

What she should be worried about is—

It was her!

Good heavens!

Xie Xing realized that he was still a bit narcissistic.

[If you believe men, you might as well enjoy the present. So many women have acted like devoted followers a hundred times over for their targets, some even staying in this ancient world, never going home, abandoning their parents.]

But what about their targets? How long can that novelty last? After a few years, do you think they'll find someone new?

Most men are like this. Those few who are law-abiding—why do you think they are? It's because their partners' interests are intertwined with theirs powerfully enough that if they were to do something immoral or contrary to love, the consequences would be unbearable.

Xie Xing's words were like a sudden enlightenment.

She couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "System, you're absolutely right!"

Jun Lanjin, who also heard what the system said, was speechless.

In just a few words, he destroyed most of the scheme he had just set up for Xie Xing in an instant.

Who exactly is this so-called system?

How could someone be so perceptive?

However, Jun Lanjin did manage to grasp some key points from these few words.

What are the roles of the "strategist" and the "target of the strategy"?

Jun Lanjin suppressed the turmoil in his heart; he was increasingly convinced that this thing was not simple.

From his words, it was as if the world was a ball, and beyond the ball, there were other completely different worlds.

What Junlan received from the conversation with the one person was something he had never experienced before.

He is different from Luo Hanfeng.

He never begged for love that didn't exist. Of course, he liked Xie Xing, but it was the mysterious presence surrounding her that intrigued him more than Xie Xing herself.

"Hmm?" He hummed softly, pulling Xie Xing back to reality.

After figuring things out, Xie Xing smiled at Jun Lanjin, took his hands in hers, and gently kissed them: "Of course, it is what Your Highness wishes for, so let it be as Your Highness says."

As he spoke, he knelt down again, sitting directly beside Jun Lanjin's bed.

"Your Highness, in that case, you must allow me to be close to you from now on."

As Xie Xing spoke, her long eyelashes fluttered, her cheeks flushed, and she said shyly, "Your Highness, may I touch your collarbone?"

Jun Lanjin: "..."

For some reason, a sense of regret suddenly welled up in his heart.

This is clearly a lecherous little devil who lusts after his body.

……

After receiving the letter from Jun Lanjin, the people from Medicine King Valley immediately set off at full speed and arrived at the pharmacy the next day.

At that time, Xie Tongchen and the others had already settled down in the city and were waiting for Emperor Chu's reply from the palace.

Of course, in addition to appeasing the soldiers, it was also necessary to find a way to appease the people in the city.

The soldiers' provisions were burned, which meant they had to eat with the city's inhabitants.

But this kind of diet can't be maintained for more than a few days.

The only question is when the grain supplies from the imperial city will arrive.

"This is the Tian Shan Snow Lotus?" Ximen Zhu held the box he had taken from Jun Lanjin, his face beaming with joy. After opening the box and confirming that it contained the Tian Shan Snow Lotus, he excitedly closed it again and exclaimed:

"In that case, you won't have to worry about your health."

Jun Lanjin was so weak that he could only prop his forehead up and lean lazily against the back of the chair. Hearing this, he opened his eyes, looked at Ximen Zhu, and said, "If the poison is cured, don't let anyone know."

"In addition, we need to refine an antidote for Xie Xing as well."

"Xie Xing?"

Three black lines slid down Ximen Zhu's forehead. He glanced at Jun Lanjin speechlessly: "At a time like this, you're still thinking about that girl."

"Hey? What's that red spot on your neck?"

Ximen Zhu changed the subject abruptly, his gaze suddenly fixing on Jun Lanjin's slender white neck, where a small, clearly visible red spot was visible.

Jun Lanjin has fair skin, so any scars on her skin are particularly noticeable.

It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned it, because the moment he did, Jun Lanjin's face darkened slightly. He pulled his collar up a little and said in a flat tone, "This? It's from a mosquito bite."

"Mosquitoes?" Ximen Zhu looked up and down. Where did mosquitoes come from at this time of year?

"Alright, now that we have the Tianshan Snow Lotus, my master and I will go and concoct an antidote for you. You should soak in the medicinal bath that your master has prepared for you."

Ximen Zhu spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Jun Lanjin stood up and went into the inner room.

On one side, Jun Lanjin needs an antidote, and on the other side, Xie Xing also needs an antidote.

"Girl, open your mouth so I can take a look." After taking Xie Xing's pulse, the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley said to Xie Xing.

Xie Xing obediently opened his mouth.

After observing for a long time, the Valley Master finally said, "Your half-moon poison is easy to cure, but even with the Heavenly Snow Lotus, the residual poison in your body will still ruin your health. I'm afraid you will suffer from illness when you get old."

Xie Xing said, "Just solve it."

She certainly won't stay in this world until she's old.

The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley then began to administer acupuncture to Xie Xing.

……

at that time.

Inside the dark and damp basement.

"Tick, tick."

Water droplets dripped from the rock, making a crisp sound as they fell to the ground.

The man in black robes stepped onto the damp ground and entered the room, where a naked boy stood with his arms hanging in the air.

The boy's lower body was immersed in a sea of ​​densely packed Gu worms, enduring the searing pain of being bitten.