481Yan Mei_1

"How about coming to my place tonight?" Chu Qin replied with a smile.

"Great!" Xu Ying said, extremely satisfied, and then whispered in Chu Qin's ear, "I will make sure to clean up nicely!"

Chu Qin smiled without a word.

Seeing the secretive conversation between Chu Qin and Xu Ying, and the somewhat unusual smiles on their faces, combined with what Chu Qin had just said, Yan Mei seemed to understand something.

"Then, Chu Qin, remember to drink this porridge!" Xu Ying said and turned to Yan Mei, "Sister Yan Mei, you can talk to Chu Qin about whatever you like, I'll be leaving first!"

"Alright!" Yan Mei replied with a smile.

"Yan Mei, long time no see, what brings you here?" Chu Qin asked.

"Great Priest, Yan Mei has come to ask for your forgiveness!" Yan Mei replied.

"What have you to be forgiven for?" Chu Qin asked with a light smile.

"That day, when the Great Priest took the ladies out to sea, I left without saying goodbye!" Yan Mei replied.

"And why didn't you go?" asked Chu Qin.

"Returning to the Great Priest. The Martial Soul Hall had some urgent matters to deal with, and also..." Yan Mei trailed off.

"And what else?" asked Chu Qin, mildly curious.

"Besides, I thought with so many women and such strong individuals by the Great Priest's side, you wouldn't need me anymore!" replied Yan Mei, "Nevertheless, Yan Mei disobeyed the Great Priest's command. Please, punish me!"

As she spoke, Yan Mei knelt down.

At this moment, Yan Mei was wearing a black silk-lined armor, and from Chu Qin's angle, he had a perfect view of the delightful scenery!

Moreover, because of the black silk, that scenery was even more hazy and beautiful.

"Yan Mei!" Chu Qin said with a calm smile, "Stand up."

Chu Qin helped Yan Mei to her feet and continued, "Firstly, you already mentioned that there were urgent matters at the Martial Soul Hall. Secondly, what you said isn't wrong; I indeed don't need your protection."

In fact, Yan Mei's claim of urgent matters at the Martial Soul Hall was an excuse. If Chu Qin had pressed the issue, Yan Mei would have likely given herself away.

But Chu Qin didn't inquire further and instead forgave her?

"Thirdly!" Chu Qin continued, "It's just as well you didn't come! As a Titled Douluo of the Martial Soul Hall, you must be aware of Sea God Island, right?"

"Sea God Island... you mean Demon Island?" Yan Mei asked, surprised.

"Yes!"

"Wait, Great Priest, are you saying you went to Demon Island?"

"Indeed!" Chu Qin replied with a light smile, "Therefore, if you had joined us, being a person of the Martial Soul Hall would have exposed you, so it's just as well you didn't come!"

Chu Qin's words were obviously meant to comfort Yan Mei. With the Sea God's trial at his disposal, even if Chu Qin admitted his identity as the Great Priest of Spirit Hall, Poseissi would have to treat him with respect.

"In that case, thank you, Great Priest, for sparing me from punishment!" said Yan Mei.

"Yan Mei, making a mistake once is forgivable, but not twice!" Chu Qin said, "From now on, you must follow my commands without question and should never leave my side without good reason!"

"Yes, Great Priest! If Yan Mei disobeys your orders again, I will present myself to the Hall of Martial Souls Enforcement Hall to accept punishment!" said Yan Mei.

"With that settled, the Great Priest has other matters to attend to. Yan Mei, I shall take my leave now!" said Yan Mei before turning to leave.

"Wait!" Chu Qin called out to her.

"Great Priest, do you have any further orders?" Yan Mei asked.

Chu Qin took out a piece of Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow from the Soul Guidance Container, "This is for you!"

"This is... Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow!" Yan Mei's eyes lit up as she exclaimed.

"Do you know what this is?" Chu Qin asked with slight puzzlement.

"I do, Great Priest. The Young Master has... spoke of it to this subordinate," Yan Mei replied.

"I see!" Chu Qin nodded, "Then take this Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow with you."

"Ah! No, Great Priest, this subordinate doesn't deserve such a reward!" Yan Mei replied.

"Remember, you just said that you would not defy any of my orders. Have you forgotten that so quickly?" Chu Qin said indifferently.

"... Yes... Thank you, Great Priest, for your generous gift!" Saying so, Yan Mei took the Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow with both hands.

"Yan Mei, stay by my side and perform well!" Chu Qin said, "Neither the Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow nor a soul bone will be out of your reach!"

Chu Qin had long prepared a full set of soul bones and three pieces of Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow for Yan Mei, but since her intentions weren't clear, Chu Qin decided to give them to her gradually!

"This subordinate is overwhelmed by your favor and is deeply grateful, Great Priest!" Yan Mei replied respectfully.

Having said that, Yan Mei was about to leave again with the Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow!

"Wait!" Chu Qin called out to her again!

"Great Priest, is there something else?" Yan Mei asked somewhat confused.

"Remember to wear underwear," Chu Qin said with a light smile.

Hearing this, Yan Mei slightly lowered her head, her cheeks turning a faint red, and then she said in surprise, "This subordinate was inappropriate, Great Priest, please forgive me!"

"Alright, you are forgiven, you may go!" said Chu Qin.

"Yes!" Having said this, Yan Mei left quickly. She felt bashfully shy inside; how could she not manage to correct this bad habit of hers!

"Great!"

After Yan Mei had left, Chu Qin muttered to himself with a slight smile.

At that moment, Chu Qin unconsciously scooped up a spoonful of porridge and tasted it, his eyes lighting up, "Delicious. No, I must learn Aunt Si Jing's technique for cooking porridge. That way, I'll have one more skill for charming the ladies!"

Speaking, Chu Qin sipped the porridge while walking toward the suite of Qin Sijing and Xu Yichen.

Chu Qin arrived at the suite of Xu Yichen and Qin Sijing.

"Chu Qin!" Before Chu Qin even knocked, he saw Xu Yichen had already opened the door and ran out, jumping onto Chu Qin and clinging to his neck.

Chu Qin quickly caught Xu Yichen's body and smiled, "How did you know I was coming?"

"The sound of footsteps!" Xu Yichen replied happily, "I heard your footsteps and knew you were coming!"

"You little rascal! It seems I'll have to resort to some tricks next time," Chu Qin said with a light smile, "Otherwise, I can't give you any surprises!"

"Hehe!" Xu Yichen laughed even more joyously.

Meanwhile, Chu Qin glanced around the room.

"Sister hasn't come over yet!" Xu Yichen replied.

"Not Shi Yun, where is Aunt Si Jing?" Chu Qin asked.

"The Queen Mother went to pick flowers!" Xu Yichen replied, "Chu Qin, what do you want with the Queen Mother?"

"Oh, right! You were sleeping deeply that night!" Chu Qin said with a smile, "I'm looking for Aunt Si Jing to learn how to make porridge."

Xu Yichen was slightly stunned, "Make porridge?"

"Yes, to learn from Aunt Si Jing how to make porridge," Chu Qin teased Xu Yichen's nose, "This way, I can make porridge for you all to drink. Don't you want to try the porridge I make personally?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yichen said excitedly, "I do! Chu Qin, you're the best! And you really have good taste. The porridge Mother makes is loved by... never mind, let's not talk about that jerk! Just saying, both I and my sister love it so much, if you personally make the porridge, it will surely be even better than Mother's..."

Before Xu Yichen could finish, Qin Sijing's voice rang out, "Better than Mother's what?"