Pitter patter…
Big, heavy raindrops fell to the earth, battering the roof of the verdant bamboo house, making brittle sounds.
The pond in front of the building was covered with ripples as the rain poured down. Fish swam energetically, darting around, while the aquatic plants gently swayed beneath the water. The sky was heavy with clouds, and a dense curtain of rain blurred the view in every direction.
In the somewhat dim room the window was open, and Fang Yuan quietly watched the heavy rainfall, sighing.
"It has already been 3 days and 3 nights. I managed to utilize 2 days to shaved off the rock wall a bit, but it will still take some time due to my cultivation being low."
The rock wall is gradually being shaved off, although Fang Yuan had done this before, it was during the time he had Rank one middle stage cultivation. Therefore, the time taken to shave off the rock wall is definitely longer.
On the third day it was raining quite heavily late. Put aside him being drenched to the bones, the main point was that in this situation he could not go to the cave anymore.
It will definitely arouse suspicious. Even thought he had pretended to be a depressed, drunken fool to mask his true intentions, he always understood the importance of not underestimating the intelligence of those around him. Only a fool would assume others were clueless.
Thus under this helplessness, Fang Yuan could only stop his intention of exploring the cave.
Not to mention, once the rain started, it kept pouring without interruption. At times it would intensify, and other times it would ease up, but it never ceased.
"Although I am unable to explore the cave, I still have to retrace the same path that I took during my previous life." Fang Yuan thought, reflecting on his previous life; where he was still searching for the Liquor worm and has to stop as well due to the heavy rain.
With no further action to take, Fang Yuan was fully committed to cultivate his aperture. By using the Liquor Worm, his cultivation speed increased tremendously during this period.
"I should now be able to use the Liquor worm more often, because after this, I'll be able to purchase the green bamboo wine from the innkeeper." Fang Yuan thought.
In the blink of an eye, Fang Yuan had depleted his primeval essence from cultivating. As he was pondering whether to use his primeval stone to recover his primeval essence he suddenly thought of another thing.
"Hmm, judging by the time, Shen Cui should be here any moment now." As Fang Yuan was cultivating, he was also calculating the timing of the 'event' that was about to occur.
As expected in just a few moments.
Outside the door came his personal servant Shen Cui's voice, "Young master Fang Yuan, it's me. It has been raining straight for three days, so I brought you some food and wine. Young master can eat and drink and ease some depressed feelings."
Fang Yuan did not show a single expression and just said, "I'm a little hungry right now, you came at the right time. Come in."
Outside the door, while carrying the food box Shen Cui smiled coldly as she heard his reply. But when she pushed open the door, her face was left with a gentle and meek expression.
"Young master Fang Yuan, the food and wine smells really good. I can smell it as I hold the box." Her voice was sweet and had a hint of longing and flattery. She put the food box on a small table and took out the dishes, arranging them nicely. The food was indeed very fragrant and tasty. After that she took out two wine cups and poured the wine.
"Come, young master. Sit down. Your servant mustered her courage today and wants to accompany young master for a drink." She smiled like a flower, walking to Fang Yuan's side. Boldly she took him by the hand and pulled him over to sit at the chair by the table.
Then she sat on his thigh and leaned her gentle body against Fang Yuan's chest, acting like a timid and lovable woman, whispering in his ear. "Young master Fang Yuan, your servant has always liked you. It doesn't matter what grade you are, I will always wish to be beside you, rely on you, and comfort you. Tonight your servant would like to give her body to you."
She really dressed up today.
She put on blusher, her lips like cherry powder. When she whispered in his ear, a delicate and youthful breath teased at Fang Yuan's earlobe. Because she was sitting on his lap, Fang Yuan could feel her well-shaped figure easily. Her elastic thighs, her slender little waist and her soft chest.
"Young master, let me feed you wine myself." Shen Cui picked up the wine cup, raising her head and taking a sip. Then her eyes fixated on Fang Yuan, her small cherry lips a little opened, slowly leaning over to his mouth.
Fang Yuan's expression was indifferent, as if what was on his lap was not a young maiden, but a block of sculpture.
When Shen Cui saw Fang Yuan's expression, she sneer in her heart. You're still pretending.
Just at this moment Fang Yuan scoffed, his tone disdainful. "So it's just a power play."
Shen Cui's face became stiff and she swallowed the wine in her mouth, trying to pull false flattery. "Young master Fang Yuan, what are you saying…"
Fang Yuan's eyes were emitting cold light. He stared into Shen Cui's eyes, placing his right hand on her snowy white neck at the same time, slowly pressing it with force. Shen Cui's pupils shrank and her voice was full of panic. "Young master, you're hurting me."
Fang Yuan did not answer, but his hold on her neck grew stronger.
"Young master Fang Yuan, your servant is a little scared!" Shen Cui already had difficulty breathing; she was looking flustered. A soft pair of hands subconsciously grasped at Fang Yuan's hand, trying to pry his hand away. But Fang Yuan's hand was strong like iron, unable to be pulled away.
"Looks like Uncle and Aunt let you come over to seduce me and frame me? This must mean that there are already people arranged downstairs, huh." Fang Yuan laughed coldly, adding, "But who do you think you are, coming to use tactics on me, with the two piles of garbage of rotten flesh on your chest?"
As he said this, his left hand climbed up her chest and ruthlessly grabbed her soft breasts, making it incredibly deformed all of a sudden.
Intense pain flared from her chest; Shen Cui's eyes were round and wide-opened.
The pain was so great that her eyes were full of tears. She wanted to scream, but Fang Yuan gripped her throat so strongly that in the end she could only sob for a few times. Then she started resisting strongly, for she really was going to suffocate!
But at this moment, Fang Yuan slowly relaxed his grip.
Shen Cui immediately opened her mouth and gulped in air greedily. Her breathing was too eager – resulting in a series of violent coughs. Fang Yuan laughed lightly, stretching out his palm. He gently stroked her cheek, his tone carefree as he spoke, "Shen Cui, do you think I can kill you, or not?"
She was scared!
She looked at Fang Yuan, terror written all over her face, as she saw the young man smiling at her with an unsettling expression.
In that moment, Shen Cui swore to herself that she would never forget his eyes for as long as she lived. Those eyes, devoid of any emotion, were dark and profound, like a deep ancient pool hiding a terrifying beast.
Under the weight of his gaze, Shen Cui felt exposed, as if standing naked in the freezing cold of ice and snow.
This person... He would definitely dare to kill me, and he has the ability to do so...
Oh heavens! Why did I ever provoke such a devil?!
Shen Cui entire body was tense, her gentle stature trembling. Her face was pale and she could not utter a single word.
"Since you as a personal servant girl, have been serving me for so many years, I won't kill you this time. Since you want to escape from slavery, go and find my little brother, he's stupid and naïve." Fang Yuan retracted his smile and patted her cheek, his tone plain like water.
With a sigh, he finally said —-
"You can leave."
Shen Cui was as dumb as a piece of wood as she walked out obediently.
Not long after Shen Cui left, Fang Yuan stood up and left as well, he started to head towards the inn.
"Innkeeper, do you have any rooms available?" Fang Yuan came to the only inn in the village and asked for the price.
"Yes, yes. There is room on the second floor and third floor. Not only is it cheap, the rooms are also tidy and clean. The first floor is the cafeteria; guests of the inn can come here and eat. There is also service for asking the inn workers to bring up food to your room." The innkeeper was full of hospitality as he entertained Fang Yuan.
This inn was the only one in the village, but the business was not very good. In fact it was somewhat deserted. Only when the annual merchant caravan came by to trade on Qing Mao Mountain, the inn would be full of people.
Fang Yuan was a little hungry, so he passed 2 full round pieces of primeval stones to the innkeeper. "Give me a good room for me to stay in, and prepare 2 jars of wine, 3-4 different dishes, return me any excess balance."
"Done." The innkeeper took the 2 pieces of primeval stone and asked, "Would you like to eat in your room, or dine in the hall?"
Fang Yuan looked at the sky. The rain had stopped and it was nearing evening. He could simply eat in the lobby and set out straight for the cave when he was done, continuing his to shaved off the rock wall to get the Flower Wine Monk inheritance. Thus he replied, "I'll eat in the hall."