The Husky and His White Cat Shizun - Chap 156
Chu Wanning looked her up and down. Previously at the Xuan Yuan Pavilion, he already felt that this person had a beauty that could topple countries. Now that he looked at her up close, he felt that she was as delicate as a lotus flower, as beautiful as the sun. Her ebony hair seemed to be able to illuminate the surroundings. She was indeed a peerless beauty, no wonder Nangong Si liked her.
Thinking like this, he couldn’t help but quietly look at Mo Ran, wanting to know what Mo Ran’s reaction would be.
Unexpectedly, when he looked over, his line of sight met with Mo Ran’s. Mo Ran didn’t even look at Song Qiutong, as if Nangong Si was standing next to him. Instead, he was staring at him. When their eyes met, Mo Ran gently smiled.
Chu Wanning felt numb from his gaze, but he still pretended to be calm. He and Mo Ran looked at each other for a moment, then turned their gazes away.
“The Howling Moon Drill Ground raises many demon wolves. The bravest one is Naobaijin, I also like it the most.”
Nangong Si led everyone to the center of the empty field. She took out the jade flute at her waist and whistled three times. After a moment of silence, a demonic wind blew from the forest in the distance. A snow-white shadow leaped out of the forest like a whirlwind. Almost in the blink of an eye, a demon wolf with sparkling fur and golden claws leaped into the air, its body drawing a smooth arc. It let out a howl, its back reflecting the cold winter sun. Then it leaned forward and steadily stopped in front of Nangong Si.
“Awoo!”
Nangong Si stepped forward and stroked its fluffy neck. She turned her head and smiled: “Great Master, look, it’s already grown so big. The year you left, it was still a little cub.”
“The year I left, it was already as tall as a grown man.” Chu Wanning said expressionlessly.
“Hahahaha, is that so? I always thought it was small, still a cub. ”
“… …”
“Great Master, why don’t you try riding it?”
Nangong Si said and blew her flute again, summoning two more snow white demon wolves from the forest: “Great Master Mo, do you want to play too?”
The three of them flipped onto the back of the demon wolves. Nangong Si said: “Hold on to the rope or the neck fur. You also need to clamp your legs, it’s not much different from riding a horse…….” After he finished speaking, he looked down at Qiong and said: “Qiong, you ride with me, I’ll take you………
Chu Wanning originally thought that she didn’t know how to do it, but after climbing onto the back of the demon wolf and trying to walk a few steps, she felt that it wasn’t difficult at all. In fact, because the demon wolf’s intelligence was quite high, it could clearly understand the rider’s thoughts, so riding it was much easier than riding an ordinary horse.
…………….. Run a lap? ”
………. where…
………………….
Mo Ran smiled. “Is this a competition?”
“Let’s have a round.” Chu Wanning glanced at Nangong Si who was riding a demon wolf with Song Qiong. He thought that this was a good opportunity to improve the relationship between the couple, so he gladly agreed.
Nangong Si smiled as he untied a spirit stone bracelet from his wrist, saying, “Since that’s the case, we’ll first run to the Lake Ganquan, which is north of the Forest Park. We’ll catch five groupers there, and the first person to return here will be the winner. This bracelet will be the prize, how about it?”
“Seven Star Spirit Stone Bracelet, Young Master Nangong is too generous.”
“No amount of gold can buy my happiness.” Nangong Si tightened the rope and lowered his head to Qiong, saying: “Sit tight, don’t fall. If you run too fast, tell me.”
Mo Ran glanced at Song Qiong and smiled: “I’m afraid that Young Master Nangong’s bracelet will be taken out early.”
“Ha, don’t look down on me. I grew up on the back of a wolf. Don’t mention one more person, even if I brought one more, it would be a piece of cake. Let’s go, I’ll count to three and we’ll start.”
“Three, two — — one!”
As soon as the voice fell, three snow-white silhouettes pierced through the air like arrows piercing through the forest. Stepping on the desolate grassland, they instantly leaped to the end of the Hunting Park and disappeared into the depths of the dense forest.
At first, Chu Wanning slowed down and followed behind Nangong Si and Qiong. But later on, Qiong’s screams would hit him from time to time. After listening for a long time, his ears would inevitably become tired. In addition to the girl’s coquettish complaints, he really couldn’t bear it, so he couldn’t help but increase his speed and overtook them.
As the screams of “Young Master, slow down!” behind him gradually faded away, Chu Wanning also gradually felt some pleasure from riding the demon wolf. This kind of spirit beast was extremely intelligent. He only needed to slightly move his fingertips, and Naobaijin would understand his intentions and immediately respond. It was no wonder that Nangong Si was so fond of these animals.
The winter wind brushed past his face, but he didn’t feel cold. Chu Wanning raised his head and looked at the scattered and mottled sunlight in front of him. It stretched out endlessly, passing under his feet, and then like a torrent, rolling away into the distance. He couldn’t help but smile, feeling that this galloping could be said to be delightful. So he urged Naobaijin to run wildly, the wolf’s claws stepping on the thick coniferous forest, raising clouds of dust.
And behind him, Mo Ran rode the black clawed demon wolf, following closely from beginning to end. In that instant, Chu Wanning’s heart gave birth to a trace of indescribable pleasure and peace of mind.
He suddenly felt that he finally had the power to willfully move forward. It was as if no matter where he ran, there would be such footsteps behind him, such a person, constantly echoing and never separating.
Chu Wanning arrived at Lake Ganquan at almost the same time as Mo Ran. There were ripples, the lake water was clear as a mirror, and the spiritual energy of the water was extremely rich. Because of the nourishment of the spiritual energy on both sides of the lake, the flowers and fruit trees were not affected by the four seasons. Even in the middle of winter, the orange trees were still lush with branches and leaves. Behind the dark green leaves hid countless golden fruits, and the wind also filled the air with a sweet citrus fragrance.
Steadily landing on the ground, Chu Wanning looked around and said, “This is a good place for spiritual energy.”
Mo Ran led the black clawed demon wolf, walked over, and asked with a smile, “If Shizun likes it, when we go back, we’ll plant many fruit trees at the peak of life and death. We’ll use spiritual energy to nourish them all year round. If we want to eat them, we can pick them.”
Chu Wanning snorted, but didn’t comment. He walked to the lakeside and raised his hand to summon Heaven’s Inquisition.
Mo Ran saw that something was wrong, and stopped him, “What are you doing?”
“Catching fish.”
“… Don’t tell me that Shizun wants to turn on the wind and catch all the fish in the lake.”
“What are you thinking about?” Chu Wanning glared at him, swung his hand, and threw the golden vine into the lake. Then, he said lightly to the lake, “Which one of you is tired of living? Those who are willing to take the bait. ”
After saying this three times, Chu Wan Ning took back Heaven’s Inquisition. On the golden leaf, there really were a few fat-headed fishes rolling their eyes and looking at the sky helplessly while spitting out bubbles.
Chu Wanning looked, and turned to ask Mo Ran, “Did he say that he wanted groupers?”
“Yes.”
“… Do you know what groupers look like?” After Chu Wanning finished speaking, he felt that this question might be too roundabout, so he simply picked up Heaven’s Inquisition and showed the few fish that he caught to Mo Ran, “Are there any among these?”
“… Let me catch them for Shizun.”
Mo Ran caught ten fish, and put them into the Qiankun Pouch on the necks of the two demon wolves. Chu Wanning put the few fishes that didn’t want to live back into the water, and said lightly, “Life is short, please bear with it for a while.”
Hearing this sentence, Mo Ran only felt that this man was funny and cute. He put away the last grouper, turned around, and saw Chu Wanning walking towards the shore from the edge of the Icy Jade Lake. The lake water behind him rippled, soaking his white figure, making it soft and hazy.
All at once he felt a strong desire to stride over to Chu Wan-ning, to take her in his arms, to kiss her, to caress her with the utmost tenderness, to crush her, to drag her into the orange grove, to press her against the tree, to lift her legs, and to invade her with infinite violence.
He watched as Chu Wanning walked closer and closer, and was shocked to find that his desire was so contradictory and so strong. The softest and the roughest were both born from fate.
Ah, love, love.
Isn’t it like this?
Hard heat is the fiery blade that cuts you open.
Warm and soft is the tenderness of spring water that wraps you up.
“Nangong Si is really too much.” Chu Wanning didn’t see the uncertainty in Mo Ran’s eyes. He walked in front of Mo Ran, and checked the Qiankun Pouch on Naobaijin’s neck, “You’re running so slowly with a girl.”
“Maybe you’re doing something else.”
Mo Ran’s head was a little hot. He stared at Chu Wanning’s exposed neck like a wolf’s eyes, and felt a burst of heat in his abdomen. Without thinking, he muttered in a low voice.
Chu Wanning was stunned for a moment, “What are you doing?”
“…” Mo Ran finally reacted. He felt that he had said something wrong, so he coughed dryly and turned his head away, “Nothing.”
Chu Wanning, on the other hand, understood. His eyes suddenly widened, and then narrowed dangerously. He appeared to be very angry, “What are you thinking about? Get on the horse and go back!”
Mo Ran’s lips moved. He wanted to say, “Not get on the horse, but get on the wolf.” But when he saw Chu Wanning’s gloomy face and flushed ears, he swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
He watched with some regret as Chu Wanning mounted Naobaijin swiftly and fiercely. He was really outstanding and handsome. He didn’t have a narrow desire. He thought that if only Chu Wanning was his person, then he would make him soft. He wouldn’t be able to get on the horse’s back, and he wouldn’t be able to get on the wolf’s back. He would only be able to get into his arms.
He immediately felt shocked and guilty at this thought. He subconsciously shook his head.
This movement was coincidentally seen by Chu Wanning. Chu Wanning asked him, “What’s wrong? Why are you shaking your head? Did I say something wrong about you? ”
“No, no, Shizun’s teachings are all correct. I’m thinking too much.”
But he wasn’t thinking about Nangong Si and Song Qiutong.
The person I’m thinking about is you …
Then Mo Ran thought, sigh, if only he could break Naobaijin’s legs. That way, even if Chu Wanning doesn’t have a wolf to ride, he might still give him face and be willing to get on his black claw.
He really wanted to hug him again. Like a person on the verge of dying of thirst, he missed the sweet dew that he had once wasted … Mo Ran couldn’t get rid of these random thoughts as he followed closely behind Chu Wanning. When they returned to the Howling Moon Drill Ground, they saw that Qiutong and Nangong Si were already waiting there.
Song Qiutong was sitting on the ground. Her sparkling jade-like ankle was stretched out. There were bloodstains on it.
It turned out that in the middle of running, she had forgotten that Nangong Si had warned her to tighten her legs, so her skin was cut by the thorns. Although it was a small injury, Nangong Si wouldn’t leave it unattended. He brought her back in advance to have her wound bandaged.
Mo Ran glanced at her legs. Those legs could be considered good-looking, but compared to Chu Wanning, they were far inferior. To think that he had liked Qiutong’s legs so much in his previous life.
He was really blind.
He now felt that everything about Chu Wanning was good. It didn’t matter if he looked at him horizontally or vertically. Even that pair of cold, unfeeling, and disdainful eyes, he felt that was arrogance, that was temperament. Chu Wanning should be like that. He was really very good-looking, very good-looking.
He was so good-looking that when he glared at him, when he scolded him, when he rolled his eyes at him, he would feel elated.
“If you agree to a bet, you must accept your loss.” Nangong Si was very happy. He casually handed the thousand gold chain to Chu Wanning. “This is for the Grandmaster.”
Chu Wanning looked at the chain and said, “Seven Star Spirit Stones are good for nurturing spiritual cores. I really do need it. Thank you.”
Mo Ran didn’t feel good when he heard this. He muttered to himself, “Next time, I’ll buy you a better one.”
“What?” Chu Wanning didn’t hear clearly and turned to look at him.
Mo Ran saw that his pair of phoenix eyes were so close to his own. His own face was clearly reflected in those eyes. That kind of distance made the bitterness in his heart fade slightly.
Mo Ran smiled and said, “I said, next time I see something more suitable for Shizun, I’ll buy it for Shizun.”
“Okay.”
Chu Wanning’s straightforward answer made Mo Ran even happier.
He even peeked at the Nangong Si, but the Nangong Si didn’t care about that at all. He even competed with the Nangong Si, proudly wanting to let the Nangong Si know that when Shizun received something from him, he would politely say thank you, but when he received something from him, he wouldn’t. You see, he didn’t regard me as an outsider at all.
Chu Wanning said, “Remember to ask the boss to write a receipt. I’ll give you the money when the time comes.”
Mo Ran: “…”
Ten freshwater groupers were taken out from the Qiankun Bag. Nangong Si took them to the hunting cabin at the edge of the Howling Moon Drill Ground. Outside the cabin was a gray-black stove with pots, bowls, ladles, and basins. However, the cabin looked mottled and old. Compared to the magnificent grassland, it didn’t look like it was built at the same time.
Chu Wanning’s fingertips brushed the fence and stopped in front of a bunch of rope tied to the fence. The rope had weathered countless storms and was no longer as gorgeous as it used to be.
Nangong Si came out of the cabin with seasonings. Seeing Chu Wanning looking at the rope, he smiled and said, “That was the year the Grandmaster left. The rope I tied here is almost all rotted away.”
Chu Wanning didn’t say anything. He just sighed softly and sat down on a stool made of wood.
When he was working for the Confucian Wind Sect, Nangong Si was still a child. He would often bring him to the Howling Moon Drill Ground. This hunting cabin was left behind from that time.
The fire was quickly lit. The grouper was skewered on a fruit tree branch and roasted. The fatty fish fat sizzled from the crispy skin and flesh, emitting a rich meaty aroma.
Nangong Si gave six to the demon wolves squatting by the wooden fence. The remaining four were sprinkled with salt and distributed to everyone.
Qiutong only ate a few mouthfuls before passing the roasted fish to Nangong Si, who had already eaten a whole fish. She said, “I don’t want to eat anymore. Gongzi, please share some for me.”
Chu Wanning glanced at them. He saw Nangong Si take the roasted fish and happily eat a second one. He thought to himself, this Qiutong looks like an obedient and gentle person. He’s very considerate. He’s completely different from the rumored woman who’s unfaithful. Rumors really can’t be taken seriously.
Just as he was thinking, a lotus leaf was passed over. The fish meat on it was carefully divided. The main bones were all removed, and the tender white meat was emitting steam and a charred aroma.
Chu Wanning was slightly surprised. He turned his head and saw Mo Ran putting away the short silver dagger that he always wore. He smiled and said, “Shizun, eat this.”
“Where did you get the lotus leaf?”
“I picked it when I was catching fish by the lake.” Mo Ran passed the fish meat to him, “Eat it while it’s hot. It won’t taste good when it’s cold.”
Chu Wanning took the lotus leaf. Ripples appeared in his heart as he said, “Thank you.”
He really didn’t like to eat fish bones. The processed grouper melted in his mouth. Chu Wanning ate it piece by piece without feeling tired. After he finished eating, the tea on the fire also boiled. Song Qiutong stood up and took down the iron pot. She poured a cup for everyone and offered it with both hands.
“Grandmaster Chu, please have some tea.”
Her slender jade hand held the small white porcelain cup. Her arm was like the moon, and there was a dot of cinnabar on her wrist.
Chu Wanning suddenly remembered that during the auction at the Xuan Yuan Pavilion, the Pavilion Master said that she had a dot of chastity sand on her wrist. Presumably, it was this dot. Since there was a dot of chastity sand on her wrist, then the matter of Song Qiutong and Ye Wangxi having an affair was even more ridiculous.
Thinking of this, Chu Wanning finally heaved a sigh of relief. Nangong Si was a pure and simple-minded person. He was like a wild horse in the grassland, like a lone wolf that insisted on going his own way. He was simple and handsome. Chu Wanning didn’t dislike such a person. Therefore, she didn’t want Nangong Si to meet someone unworthy of him.
Song Qiutong’s tea was offered to Mo Ran. Mo Ran took it, but didn’t drink it. He put it aside and said with a smile, “Miss Song, I have something to give you.”