Chapter 32: I’m not interested in nine-tailed foxes!

“How about it? Do you believe me now?” Su Li’er asked.

‘I just have to make a slight move, and you’ll feel immense pressure.’

‘This is the power of my cheat~~~’

Tang Qingqing thought for a moment, then nodded. A hint of gravity appeared in her eyes. “Shop owner, please heal my injuries.”

“Okay, let me see…” Su Li’er narrowed her eyes, a celestial light flickering in her pupils. Then, she showed a slightly surprised expression. “Your five viscera, six bowels, and dantian are all shattered, and there are still some strange spiritual energies remaining in your body… is it the power of a lightning tribulation? No, it’s just an artificially condensed lightning tribulation…”

“Good eyes.” Tang Qingqing sighed. “These hidden injuries have never been cured and have been troubling me for a long time.”

“It’s not difficult to treat.” Su Li’er smiled lightly. “The reason why the spiritual energy in your body can’t be resolved is mainly because your five viscera and six bowels are shattered, and the five elements in your body are out of balance, so you can’t concentrate when you circulate your energy… If you can pick a medicine king, one dose will be enough to cure you!”

“That’s right!” Tang Qingqing shook her head. “But where can I find a medicine king? The spiritual energy in this world is scarce. Even an ordinary herb requires connections to obtain.”

Su Li’er rubbed her chin and thought for a moment, her eyes full of confidence. “No need to worry, I have a divine medicine.”

“Really!?” Tang Qingqing was excited.

“Of course.”

“Then how much is the reward? I’ll buy it!”

“Hey, Big Sister Tang, don’t be in such a hurry. Before we treat your illness, I’m interested in something else,” Su Li’er said with a hint of meaning.

“Shop owner, feel free to speak!” Tang Qingqing eagerly agreed.

“I’m a little curious, Big Sister Tang. Are you…” Su Li’er narrowed her eyes, her voice very soft, “a demon-kin?”

“Of course I’m a human.” Tang Qingqing responded crisply and cleanly, then asked in confusion, “Shop owner, why do you ask?”

“Oh, it’s nothing.” Su Li’er was slightly surprised. “I just think Big Sister Tang looks a lot like someone.”

“Is the shop owner talking about the princess of the dragon-kin?”

“Eh, yes. Does Big Sister Tang know her? The dragon princess’s surname is also Tang.”

“She’s so famous, who in Flower City doesn’t know her?” Tang Qingqing spread her hands, looking helpless. “But it’s a pity, I’m just a commoner in Flower City, and I’m a human. I have no relationship with her.”

“Alright, it was rude of me.” Su Li’er scratched her head. “There really is no demonic aura on Big Sister Tang.”

“Mmm-hmm,” Tang Qingqing responded calmly.

“Then Big Sister Tang, please wait a moment. I’ll go and prepare the divine medicine!” As she spoke, Su Li’er got up, her tails swaying, and walked into the bedroom with a patter, hiding behind the curtain.

Leaving Tang Qingqing to let out a long sigh of relief, her heart already in turmoil.

‘Luckily, I carry the dragon-kin’s ultimate treasure with me, which can conceal my demonic aura… This nine-tailed fox is strangely strong. When did such a powerful demon fox appear in this world, and a nine-tailed one at that?’

‘I’ve never heard of it before.’

‘I’ll have to investigate the origin of this nine-tailed fox when I get back…’

‘All in all, I’ll get my illness treated first and leave quickly. I have a feeling that something bad will happen if I stay here.’

—After about five minutes.

Su Li’er was beaming with joy. She held a bowl of clear water in both hands and walked out of the bedroom cautiously. “The divine medicine is here~~~”

With that, the porcelain bowl was placed lightly on the wooden table. The water rippled, clear to the bottom.

‘How does this look like a divine medicine?’

“Shop owner, is this the divine medicine?” Tang Qingqing was stunned, staring at the bowl of clear water.

“That’s right!” Su Li’er placed her hands on her hips and proudly claimed credit. “This is a divine medicine that I spent a lot of effort to make. Just one bowl is enough to completely solve all your hidden injuries.”

“But why does this look like plain water?” Tang Qingqing asked suspiciously.

“Nonono~~~” Su Li’er wagged a finger. “Big Sister Tang is mistaken. The true Great Dao is all about returning to simplicity. The same goes for divine medicine. Only the simplest is the most practical. Those fancy things are not divine medicine at all, they’re an IQ tax.”

“But I think this looks more like an IQ tax…” Tang Qingqing muttered in a very low voice, so low that only she could hear.

“What did Big Sister Tang say? I didn’t hear you clearly.” Su Li’er tilted her head.

“Nothing, nothing.” Tang Qingqing was concerned. “Is this really useful? Will there be any problems?”

“Big Sister Tang doesn’t trust me!” Su Li’er pouted angrily, her eyebrows raised. “I’m the most conscientious merchant in the world. One is one, two is two. My goods are all genuine, I never cheat people! Where my conscience is, there I am! You should know that I used to be…”

A whole bunch of righteous words followed.

Tang Qingqing listened in a daze. ‘Why do some of this nine-tailed fox’s little actions look so familiar?’

‘Forget it.’

‘This nine-tailed fox is so strong. If she wanted to cheat people, she would have done it long ago.’ ‘Why would she be so long-winded now?’

‘Anyway, it’s never been cured. I might as well give it a try…’

“Fine, then I’ll drink it.” After saying this, Tang Qingqing showed a look of determination, picked up the porcelain bowl, and drank it down with a gulp.

The clear water rolled down her throat, with a hint of sweetness and a strange taste. It was like sweet water, yet also like salt water. Other than the slightly different taste, she didn’t feel a trace of bitterness from any medicinal herbs.

“How does Big Sister Tang feel?” Su Li’er supported the table with her hands, propped her cheek on her hand, her eyes curved, and a mischievous smile on her face.

“So-so.” Tang Qingqing paused. “I don’t feel anything.”

“Don’t be in such a hurry~~ The effect of the medicine is not that fast.” Su Li’er’s smile grew even brighter. “Before that, let’s chat for a while. The effect of the medicine will kick in soon.”

“Alright,” Tang Qingqing responded indifferently.

“Has Big Sister Tang ever had a Daoist companion?” Su Li’er asked innocently.

“No,” Tang Qingqing said.

“Huh? You haven’t?” Su Li’er blinked her eyes. “Then does Big Sister Tang have someone she likes? Or a demon she likes?”

Tang Qingqing gave her a strange glance. “I’m not interested in nine-tailed foxes.”

Su Li’er opened her mouth, speechless.

“I’m not interested in girls who look too young,” Tang Qingqing said matter-of-factly, as if she were making a statement.

“…Uh.” Black lines appeared on Su Li’er’s forehead, and she suppressed her impending anger. “I’m just more interested in this topic… it’s not what Big Sister Tang is thinking.”

“I know.” Tang Qingqing shrugged. “I just wanted to say it.”

Su Li’er was stunned again. She opened her mouth, not knowing what to say.

‘Damn it, this person… is doing it on purpose, absolutely on purpose!’

‘Honestly, are you all so unfriendly to nine-tailed foxes!!!’

“Then Big Sister Tang… do you have a kind of romantic relationship you yearn for?” Su Li’er’s voice was almost a whisper.

“Well, I’m a bit special in this regard.” Tang Qingqing thought for a moment and said casually, “I would like some kind of passionate relationship. Since it’s a relationship, you have to do something you’ve never done before, something you wouldn’t dare to do. That’s what makes it meaningful.”

“I see.” A wicked smile appeared on Su Li’er’s face. “Big Sister Tang means to say that you want to try a different kind of experience?”

“Hiss, something like that.” Tang Qingqing said. Suddenly, she felt a strange wave of dizziness, and her body began to heat up.

“Fufufu~~ It seems the effect of the medicine is starting to kick in.” Su Li’er covered her mouth and chuckled.

“The effect of the medicine? Isn’t this a divine medicine?” Tang Qingqing was instantly on guard, but her body was already beginning to go limp, and her voice became weak. “You… what did you give me to drink?”

“A nine-tailed fox’s special edition divine medicine.” Su Li’er stood up with a whoosh, a wicked smile on her face. “Then the treatment begins now~~ I’ll use a treatment method that Big Sister Tang likes.”

“A nine-tailed fox’s special edition… divine medicine?” Tang Qingqing seemed to have thought of something. Her anger rose, and her consciousness gradually blurred. She desperately tried to control her body, but she had no strength.

“Hmph, hmph~~ Big Sister Tang, rest assured, the treatment will be over soon.” A rare excitement flashed in Su Li’er’s eyes. At some point, a small leather whip had appeared in her hand.

‘Hmph, that’s what you get for dissing me. I’m going to get my revenge now!’

Awoo~~