Translator: Yuki
Editor: Xiao Wu
After finishing their haircuts, the end result was not too bad, at least they looked relatively presentable. Lu Qingjiu and Yin Xun collectively decided to stay far away from that well in the backyard, to prevent the annoyance that would be their hair regrowing every day.
The initial appearance of the ghost lady was an omen. Soon, she started appearing more and more often. Sometimes in the morning when Lu Qingjiu went to sweep the backyard, he would spot her daydreaming while sitting on the edge of the well.
Lu Qingjiu also got to know from Bai Yuehu that the ghost lady had no special power, other than causing people to grow long locks. Thus there was no need to worry that she would become a horror movie antagonist and drag others into the well.
Lu Qingjiu would occasionally also chat with her. However, she seemed to have forgotten what had happened when she was alive, her memories were lost regardless.
βDo you know why I am here, βthe ghost lady asked Lu Qingjiu, βDo you know what is my name?β
Lu Qingjiu did know her name, from when he was helping Hu Shu solve the case previously. However he was a little reluctant to reveal the ghost ladyβs name for some reason. He had a hunch that letting her remember her pitiful past which led to her cause of death was not a good idea.
Luckily, the ghost lady was rather free and easy. She wasnβt really hung up on this matter, and quickly turned her attention to other things in the backyard, such as the grape vines growing on the lattice, the beehives in the corner, and the eyeball plants growing beside the beehives.
The seeds they had obtained from Gou Mang had borne fruit. The eyeballs that had grown out of the ground gazed in all directions as the wind blew, making a terrifying sight. To avoid others from coming across such a scene, Lu Qingjiu took care to immediately pick the eyeball fruits once they were ripe to be shared with Bai Yuehu and Yin Xun.
Similar to the previous eyeball fruits, the ones now were also fruit flavoured. There were all types of fruit flavours, but the one Lu Qingjiu was the most fond of was still the grape-flavoured one, whereas Yin Xun preferred the lychee-flavoured ones and Bai Yuehu liked the orange-flavoured ones the most.
While eating the eyeball fruits, Lu Qingjiu chatted with Bai Yuehu, asking about the relationship between Gou Mang and Zhu Rong. In response, Bai Yuehu said that although they were both gods that governed the four seasons, Zhu Rong was actually Gou Mangβs boss because when Pangu separated the earth and skies, Zhu Rong already existed whereas a lot of the other gods were born afterwards.
Later, the topic of the Yinglong and Zhulong came up. Lu Qingjiu finally found out that, actually Yinglong referred to adult dragons that were above 500 years of age. On the other hand, rather than calling Zhulong dragons, you could call them an offshoot of the dragon race. Their race was actually in charge of underworld matters, but rebelled against the rest of the dragon race as their ideals differed.
Hearing Bai Yuehuβs words, Lu Qingjiu felt that these fantasy creatures always seemed so far away. However, looking at Bai Yuehu, he actually thought that they may be closer than he had initially thought, after all, wasnβt a cute Yinglong sitting right in front of him now?
As the weather warmed up and all living creatures grew increasingly active, Shaohao had also been calling them more often to invite Lu Qingjiu et al out for a meal.
Initially, Lu Qingjiu was still a little suspicious of Shaohaoβs kindness, but Bai Yuehu inadvertently revealed the underlying reason, βShaohaoβs house has probably encountered a beastly disaster.β
Lu Qingjiu exclaimed, βBeastly disaster?β
βDoesnβt his place house a lot of birds? There are many creatures who like to eat birds, so once the weather starts getting warm, itβs easy for incidents to happen at his place.β
Lu Qingjiu asked, βSo whatβs his reasoning for asking us out for a meal?β Recalling the previous occasions where Shaohao had spent only 500 yuan to hire Bai Yuehu, he asked cautiously, βDoes he want you to be cheap labour again?β
βIt depends on what creatures have appeared, the Youyans were quite hard to swallow.β
βAre there delicious tasting ones?β
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βThe Juru that appear in summer donβt taste that bad, their meat is tender and their bones have a unique fragrance. Have you tried them before?β
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Although Lu Qingjiu didnβt know why Shaohao was so fervent, he still agreed upon a date and time to visit Shaohaoβs bird park.
Although it was not his first time seeing Shaohaoβs bird park, Lu Qingjiu was still filled with amazement when looking at all the flora and fauna in the park. It was different from the park in spring. The colours of the bird park in summer were more rich, and the birds themselves were more active. Except perhaps due to the fact that there were too many predators hunting birds, the birds in the park were all extra wary of strangers, only relaxing when they saw Shaohao following behind.
Shaohao had previously scared the living daylights out of Yin Xun when the latterβs finger had been gnawed on. This time, out of desperation to continue living, he was extremely conscious to stay further away from Shaohao.
However, this didnβt seem to faze Shaohao, who seemed to not notice Yin Xunβs reluctance, throwing his arm over Yin Xunβs shoulders as if they were good friends, causing Yin Xun to feel uneasy. Furthermore, as Shaohao was half a head taller than Yin Xun, this posture was not that out of place. Therefore, Lu Qingjiu, who had been focusing on the bird park, did not notice anything out of the ordinary between the two.
βThe Juru are just up ahead, I wonβt go much further from here,β Shaohao said, βOnce youβre done eating just come look for me, Iβll prepare a sumptuous meal.β His smile should have seemed gentle, but the black tattoos on his lower jaw unexpectedly added an unsavoury feeling to his smile.
βDo I also have to go over?β Lu Qingjiu asked.
βI donβt see why not,β answered Shaohao. βDepends on whether you want to go, but he had better stay behind. After all those creatures may like human meant, but they definitely like roulingzhi even more.β
At this, he smiled at Yin Xun, revealing a row of pearly white teeth. Seeing this, a chill ran up Yin Xunβs spine and he swallowed his saliva out of nervousness. Yin Xun had originally been thinking of going over together with Lu Qingjiu and Bai Yuehu, but Shaohao was pinching his nape, like someone picking up a chick by the scruff of their neck. He had been struggling for a while to get out of Shaohaoβs grip but to no avail, not daring to struggle too much for fear of cluing Lu Qingjiu in. In the end, he could only watch with wide eyes as Lu Qingjiu left, leaving him alone with Shaohao.
βWhatβ¦ what are you up to?β Yin Xun nervously stuttered. βIf you really eat me, Bai Yuehu will get mad. Also, havenβt you tasted enough last timeβ¦β he mumbled.
Shaohao squeezed out between gritted teeth, βYou still dare to speak?β
βWhy would I not dare to speak?β
Shaohao pinched Yin Xunβs cheek, pulling harshly forcing his face into a facsimile of a grin, βWhat did you add to your finger last time?β
Yin Xun cried out, βI didnβt add anything! I just, I justβ¦β
βJust what?β
βI had been scratching my foot beforehand.β
Shaohaoβs expression twisted, βHuh?β
Yin Xun was frightened by his look and turned around preparing to run away, but was picked up once more by Shaohao like a bird. As Yin Xun met Shaohaoβs fierce gaze, he felt that his luck had run out.
Shaohao said, βAfter eating your finger, I had diarrhea for the next few days.β
βOhβ¦β
βDonβt you βohβ meβ¦β
Yin Xun rushed to explain, βMister, this really isnβt my fault. Itβs because my body has detoxification and beautification properties. Even though youβll get diarrhea upon eating it, but havenβt you noticed that your pimples have cleared up, your eyes have become brighter and even your nightmares have reduced in frequency!?β
βHmm, that seems to be trueβ¦β
Hearing this, Yin Xun was planning to smile, but then heard Shaohao continue, βTrue my butt, Iβve never had pimples on my face.β
βWuwuwuwuβ¦β
βAnd have also never had any nightmares.β
Hanging from Shaohaoβs grip, Yin Xun felt like he was a piece of Chinese bacon being hung out to air dry.
Shaohao dragged Yin Xun behind him as he walked away. The sobbing Yin Xun felt that his life was in danger. Even though he initially hadnβt wanted to trouble Lu Qingjiu, seeing as he was currently facing a life and death situation, he couldnβt care less. He secretly took out his mobile phone, but before he had the chance to do anything, it was taken away by Shaohao, and thus, he completely lost his last lifeline.
Holding Yin Xun in one hand and Yin Xunβs mobile in another, Shaohao asked with a faint smile, βWho were you trying to call?β
Yin Xun answered in a shaky tone, βIβ¦ I was just going to update Lu Qingjiu that I am safe.β
βThereβs no need to update anything, you are very safe.β
β……β
While Yin Xun had been dragged away by Shaohao, Lu Qingjiu was still blissfully unaware that his friend was in grave danger. He and Bai Yuehu encountered a few of the creatures known as the Juru while walking through the bird park. The creature kind of resembled a mouse, but itβs head was a lot bigger than a mouseβs and was also covered in a stiff layer of fur.
If it had only been one of the creatures, they probably didnβt have that much attack power. However as Lu Qingjiu and Bai Yuehu approached the mountain peak, they sucked in a cold breath. As far as the eye could see, the mountain peaks and surrounding forests were completely packed with these creatures, even causing the illusion that the forest had become black-coloured. Quite a few birds had met gruesome ends, devoured till only some feathers were left.
Shaohao seemed to have used some sort of method to pen all the creatures within a space, but looking at their restlessness, as if they could rush down the mountain right now and become a bigger threat to the remaining bird park below, Lu Qingjiu could understand why Shaohao had been constantly chasing Bai Yuehu to come over.
βCanβt Shaohao deal with these creatures?β Lu Qingjiu always felt that Shaohao was not as harmless as he seemed.
βHe can,β Bai Yuehu replied, βbut even though these creatures can be killed, dealing with their corpses is also an annoyance, so he might as well ask us to come and eat them.β
Neither Bai Yuehu nor Jiufeng would eat the dead, so if Shaohao killed these creatures, then none of them would show an iota of interest.
βYou guys donβt eat animal corpses?β
βUn.β
A little mystified, Lu Qingjiu asked, βBut donβt my normal cooking use corpses?β
β……β
βWhy are you making this expression?β
βWhy donβt you wait here for me, Iβll be back immediately.β
Bai Yuehu forcefully ended this conversation, causing Lu Qingjiu to feel like laughing and crying at the same time. Though thinking this through, if he had to say, Bai Yuehu probably wouldnβt eat corpses that hadnβt been cooked beforehand.
A black fog filled the air, hiding the forest and mountain peak. Lu Qingjiu who was waiting at the foot of the mountain could only hear the creaturesβ pitiful howls, seemingly that of the Juru. At this time, Bai Yuehu should be hunting the Juru at the mountain peak, cleaning up the pests in Shaohaoβs bird park.
After a few minutes, Bai Yuehu appeared at Lu Qingjiuβs side. This time, he was holding two Juru that had been tied up saying, βHere why donβt you keep this for the time being, weβll bring it back to eat later.β
Looking at Bai Yuehu, Lu Qingjiu suddenly raised his hand to touch the corner of Bai Yuehuβs mouth.
Slightly shocked, Bai Yuehu uttered, βEn?β
Using his thumb, Lu Qingjiu gently rubbed away the red stain at the corner of Bai Yuehuβs mouth, explaining, βThereβs a bit of blood left there.β
βArenβt you afraid?β
βSince you donβt eat humans, what do I have to be scared of?β
Who knew that as Bai Yuehu heard Lu Qingjiuβs words, his eyes darkened as he suddenly moved closer to whisper into Lu Qingjiuβs ear, βExactly how do you know, that I donβt eat humans?β
Bai Yuehuβs breath on his neck caused goosebumps to rise on that patch of skin. He was just about to argue back, but realised that Bai Yuehuβs gaze was a little weird. That gaze was as if he wanted to skin and eat Lu Qingjiu alive, swallowing every part of his body into his stomach.
However, this also seemed like it was just a misconception on Lu Qingjiuβs part, as in the next instant, Bai Yuehu reverted back to his normal cold expression saying, βLetβs go, Shaohao should be waiting for us.β
Lu Qingjiu opened and closed his mouth, not knowing what to say at this very moment.
Imagine eating something that beautifies you, but at the same time also gives you diarrhea XD
As long as it is delicious, I don’t mind suffering from diarrhea. The mind of a foodie is hard to understand.
Thanks for the chapter~
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something that beautifies and causes diarrhea…diet teas? T_T π
YASS, FINALLY! Some cute BYH x LQJ interaction. ΓwΓ
tsk tsk why doesn’t byh eat lqj’s tofu instead
thanks for the chapter!!
“Doesn’t my normal cooking use corpses” hahaha, he’s not wrong. Once again though I am impressed by a story that takes “wants to eat them/keep them inside their stomach” as a sign of affection to a literal level and plays it for all the bizarre danger it implies
Thank you so much for translating! <3
If it can clear up my skin, I’ll welcome diarrhea ..
+1. Small price to pay for clear, glass skinοΌ β§ββ¦οΌ
I do kinda hope he will βeatβ the cute little mushroom.
Thanks for the great translation β₯οΈ
KFC and soicy food also causes diarrhea and pimples too but we still eat it don’t underestimate the foodies
I’ll take my chances with diarrhea. I’m still locked up in the house but skin care can be both tedious and expensive, so.
Kinda scared cos idk how BYH wants to eat LQJ. Thanks for the chapter!!
Will riding the bus together with Yin xun cause diarrhea as well? If do I would really feel bad for Shao Hao..
(Please make me have beatifying diarrhea)
Thanks for the chapter! π
Life with predators. π
Thank you
Ah so our Ying Xun is diet tea huh? π€£
Ohh so roulingzhi is the secret ingredient of Diet tea. π
Thanks for the chapter
Thx for the ch (β§β½β¦)/
Thanks for the chapter!
Thanks for the chapter~
But really i wanna know whats up with LQJ’s horns, are they still there? Are they covered uo by hair? Or did they go away, they havent been mentioned in a bit now even though they sound so cute q.q
Mmm… I guess, if I Do have diarrhea but can still eat… no problem. Maybe?
Beauty is pain πΆ
YX is being scared by Shaohao and LQJ is teasing BYH so muchπππ
This god and dragon should just ‘eat’ these precious village brothers up hehehe
here’s a question for lu qingjiu. your fake fox spirit wanted to devour you, but you’re not his enemy, then what are you? π
I don’t mind having diarrhea for a week as long as I could be flawless afterwards lol