Chapter 42: Let the Divine Nun Try the Perfume! (Seeking Follow-up Reads!)

Zhao Da's eyes widened in terror, and he cast a look of immense awe at Liuli, before immediately lowering his head, his expression filled with helplessness and nervousness.

So, he had actually been struck by a powerhouse at the Half-step Divine Origin Realm.

It was no shame to have this spread around!

The look of worry on his face also lessened quite a bit.

But immediately after, a wave of dissatisfaction rose in his heart.

Damn it, this Master Feng was too disloyal!

Asking a small fry like him at the Opening Aperture Realm to beat up someone who could be friends with a Half-step Divine Origin Realm expert? Wasn't this like an old man hanging himself—seeking death!

"This lowly one awaits your summons at any time, Master!"

Zhao Da bowed and scraped, his footsteps secretly retreating, and seeing that Ning Mu did not stop him, he took his men and hurriedly slipped away.

Seeing Ning Mu using her reputation as a shield, Liuli's deep, clear, and tranquil beautiful eyes couldn't help but freeze for a moment.

Then, she laughed in spite of herself.

This kid... he really knows how to manipulate people's hearts.

But then, her heart suddenly stirred, and a mischievous idea welled up.

Only to see a flash of cunning in her indifferent eyes as she looked at Ning Mu and spoke softly:

"Little Friend Ning, this nun has no obligation or responsibility to look after you, oh, but if you can follow this nun to cultivate, these naturally won't be problems."

"But if Little Friend Ning is still unwilling, then there is no need for this nun to linger in Jinshui Town any longer."

The implication was that if Ning Mu did not agree to follow her to cultivate, she would leave immediately and would not intervene in the entanglement between him and Feng Zhien; without her presence, Zhao Da and the others would naturally be unable to testify or identify him.

Relying solely on a piece of written testimony, how could he fight against Feng Zhien, the head disciple of the prestigious Cangjian Villa? Liuli was delighted in her heart, believing she had finally grasped Ning Mu's weakness and could 'force' him to follow her to cultivate.

But to her surprise.

Not only did Ning Mu not show the slightest sense of urgency on his face, but he actually felt a sense of relief.

It was as if... her departure made him feel incredibly fortunate! Ning Mu bowed, cupped his hands, and said in a clear, resonant voice: "This junior respectfully sees off the Divine Nun, wishing the Divine Nun a smooth journey, an early breakthrough to the Divine Origin Realm, and may you be invincible in the Jianghu for ten thousand years!"

"..."

Liuli's eyelid twitched, and her usually stable Buddha Heart suddenly surged with the urge to slap him twice.

This kid, his expression is too despicable! He wants this nun to leave that much? Then this nun will specifically not leave!

Hmph, I will wear you down until you agree!

Anyway, there is plenty of time; I don't believe I can't make you kid 'turn over a new leaf' and voluntarily enter the Buddha Gate!

"This nun suddenly remembered there are other matters to attend to, and might not leave Jinshui for a short time. Little friend, the depth of the affinity between you and me is all determined by Heaven; it cannot be forced."

At this moment, Liuli's Buddha Heart loosened, her deep eyes rippling with amusement, and she was actually acting a bit tsundere.

"..."

Ning Mu's mouth twitched, and he smiled helplessly: "As long as Senior is happy!"

His eyes rolled, and he reached into his pocket, pulling out a Glazed Bottle.

"Senior, this is a gift I specially prepared for you. I was in a rush before and didn't have it on me, but this time I brought it along; please accept it and try it out."

As he spoke, Ning Mu respectfully handed the Glazed Bottle of perfume, filled with the scent of gardenias, to Liuli with both hands.

"Little Friend Ning is very thoughtful." Liuli's eyes brightened, and she nodded with a smile as she took it.

She thought it was just a glazed bottle.

It matched the meaning of her dharma name.

But after receiving it, she discovered that there was more to this bottle than met the eye.

She immediately looked up at Ning Mu and asked curiously: "What is inside this bottle?"

"This is perfume."

Ning Mu explained with a smile and informed her of how to use it. "Senior, every day after you wake up and wash your face at the hour of Chen, you can apply a drop to your wrists, behind your ears, on your neck, and other areas, then gently massage it to distribute the fragrance evenly."

"If you want the fragrance to be more subtle and lasting, you can also apply a drop each to your waist, the inside of your thighs, the inside of your knees, and the inside of your ankles. You don't need too much, otherwise, if the fragrance is too strong, it will be counterproductive."

"Perfume?"

Liuli was startled and said blankly: "This nun only knows of spices and sachets; I have never heard of perfume."

"This item was uniquely developed by this junior. Currently, no one has used it yet, so it is not strange that Senior does not know of it," Ning Mu said with a smile.

This first bottle of perfume was still a semi-finished product.

Let this nun test it out first; if the effect is suitable, he would then have Yuhuan and Yuzan research and produce it in appropriate quantities.

"So that's how it is." Liuli nodded, but she handed the Glazed Bottle back to Ning Mu.

She said calmly: "This item should be for a Young Lady to use. This nun travels in the mountains and wilderness; a handful of clean water is enough. I have no need for such luxury items. I appreciate your kind intentions, Little Friend, but as for this perfume, you should take it back."

"This is a small token of this junior's appreciation... Senior, please try it first."

As he spoke, Ning Mu took the initiative to take the Glazed Bottle, opened the cap, and gestured for Liuli to hold out her hand.

Liuli hesitated for a moment, switched her Whisk to her other hand, extended her right hand, and pulled up her sleeve, revealing a fair and delicate wrist.

Her five fingers were plump and snow-white, like tender jade.

Ning Mu did not linger on the sight, but carefully dripped a drop of perfume.

The crystal-clear bead of liquid, as if it were a small world, landed steadily on Liuli's wrist.

Ning Mu said: "Please rub it in evenly, Senior, you can do it yourself."

He wouldn't mind helping out if he had to.

But this was a powerhouse at the Half-step Divine Origin Realm; if she thought he was taking liberties, she could take his life with a flick of her hand.

"You do it, Little Friend, this nun doesn't know how." Liuli held out her hand, signaling for Ning Mu to rub it in for her.

"Then, excuse me."

Ning Mu's eyes lit up; he put the cap back on the bottle, then grasped those delicate, soft hands and carefully rubbed it in.

He did not deliberately take advantage.

He simply applied the Perfume honestly and earnestly.

Yet even so, this brief contact still left Ning Mu feeling incredibly reluctant to let go.

Who would have thought that a nun's hand could be this tender! "Senior, take a sniff and see if there is a faint, delicate fragrance?"

"Mm... not bad, little friend has great talent." Liuli placed her wrist under her nose and took a light sniff, then could not help but praise him.

Even before it was close, she could smell a faint, ethereal fragrance.

It was as if gardenias were blooming upon her own body.

As a woman, who could refuse the temptation of fragrance? Seeing that Liuli no longer refused, Ning Mu followed the flow of the situation and handed the Glazed Bottle to her.

"In that case, then many thanks, little friend!"

Liuli did not stand on ceremony, accepting the Glazed Bottle and placing it into her sleeve pocket.

After thinking for a moment, she raised her head to look at Ning Mu and said slowly, "Since little friend has gifted this poor nun a present, then this poor nun shall also return a gift to little friend."

"That female friend of yours from the Demonic Path has a special constitution; she is a rare Taiyin Body. It is likely that some kind of strange medicine was planted inside her body. This poor nun is slightly versed in medicine; if little friend permits, I can diagnose and examine her."

Liuli looked at Ning Mu calmly, her tone unruffled, yet the words she spoke left Ning Mu greatly shocked! A female friend from the Demonic Path—should that refer to Ning Xiaoxiu? She has a Taiyin Body?

Strange medicine planted inside the body? Planting medicine inside a human body—is that even a thing?

No wonder... Ning Xiaoxiu suddenly fainted from a stomachache!

At this moment, Ning Mu suddenly felt that this world might not be quite the same as he had imagined! (End of this chapter)