Chapter 271: You ate meat?

Hearing that Xu Jie would use the most cruel punishment against herself, Xiu Ling's pretty face turned pale.

Actually, as fellow young Heavenly Pride, she knew Xu Jie, Zhao Zhengping, and the others, and was even more familiar with Lu Youyou; they had previously agreed to go out for training together.

At this moment, looking at Xu Jie, Xiu Ling said with a fearful expression.

"Shī xiōng, we don't need this, do we............"

"If you don't agree to help, Shī xiōng can't do anything."

"But I really can't betray Shīzūn."

"Then it's not Shī xiōng's fault."

As he spoke, the door was suddenly knocked; Ye Zhangqing, Zhao Zhengping, Zhao Rou, Liu Shuang, Lu Youyou, and others walked in. Seeing this, Xu Jie's eyes lit up and he asked.

"Is everything ready?"

"Are you sure it will work?"

Ye Zhangqing looked doubtful, while Xiu Ling hurriedly shouted at Lu Youyou.

"Youyou, save me."

Each person carried a plate of dishes into the room, placing them on the table in front of Xiu Ling; for a moment the whole room was filled with aroma.

Xiu Ling, who had been pleading for help from Lu Youyou, froze at that moment; smelling the aroma that came over her, her eyes were full of confusion—wasn't it supposed to be punishment? How did they end up eating?

This was Xu Jie's so-called most cruel punishment—making Xiu Ling watch them eat Ye Zhangqing's food.

Several people sat around the table and began to feast heartily; being able to have a late-night snack at this hour was simply the greatest happiness in the world.

In order to have Ye Zhangqing prepare this meal, Elder Shi Song even sent out a seventh-grade elixir.

However, Ye Zhangqing always felt this method was somewhat unreliable—could this really make Xiu Ling submit?

After casually taking two bites, he turned his head to look at Xiu Ling, and for a moment Ye Zhangqing froze.

Only see Xiu Ling unable to hold back saliva flowing from the corner of her mouth, her eyes fixed tightly on the table full of delicious dishes, the expression in her eyes blazing to the extreme.

That aroma even made her stomach growl loudly.

"Shī xiōng, give me a bite."

"Youyou, please, give me a bite, just one bite."

Unable to hold back any longer, she quickly begged for mercy; but Xu Jie simply replied lightly.

"If you agree to help us, we'll let you eat—how about it, Xiu Ling, junior sister?"

"I........... I can't betray Shīzūn."

The same words, but it was obvious that the confidence in her tone had completely vanished.

"Really? Can this actually work?" Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing was somewhat speechless—could this really be allowed?

Xiu Ling was still clinging to her last line of defense, making a final struggle.

But in the face of the delicious food, all of this was futile.

She was tied to the chair, struggling wildly, but it was completely useless; greedily inhaling the aroma in the air only made her feel worse.

Finally, in less than the time it takes to finish a cup of tea, Xiu Ling surrendered.

"Shī xiōng, I agree, I agree."

"Oh, junior sister, don't push yourself."

Hearing that, Xu Jie swallowed the food in his mouth and gave Xiu Ling a half-smile.

Meanwhile, Xiu Ling stared fixedly at the now-empty dishes, unable to stop swallowing her saliva—"Don't eat it all, or there'll be none left"—she quickly nodded.

"No pressure, just give me a bite—Shī xiōng, please give me a bite, I really have agreed to help you."

Seeing this, Xu Jie and the others exchanged glances, and then Lu Youyou stood up and untied the ropes binding Xiu Ling.

Having regained freedom, Xiu Ling hesitated not at all, pouncing like a hungry tiger toward the table, then picking up a plate of stir-fried meat and devouring it eagerly.

Xu Jie and the others beside them wore smiles.

"Xiu Ling junior sister, this food seems to be meaty, right? Aren't you going to break the Fomen precepts?"

"Sniffle sniffle, anyway Shīzūn is going to return to secular life, so I will definitely have to do the same."

In the face of such delicious food, what's the point of any precepts?

One meal—no, wait, I should say she licked the bottoms of the bowls clean—Xiu Ling was completely conquered.

Every plate she licked was spotless; they could really be used as mirrors.

Looking at the lovely Xiu Ling, if Ye Zhangqing hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he probably couldn't have imagined she was capable of doing this.

"Junior sister, how about it—do you still want to eat meals like this in the future?"

Faced with Xu Jie's question, Xiu Ling hesitated not at all and immediately nodded.

"Want."

"Then you know what to do?"

"Mm."

This time Xiu Ling hesitated a bit, but still nodded and responded.

"Shīzūn, don't blame me—this meal is really too delicious."

After convincing Xiu Ling, Xu Jie and the others quickly brought her before Hong Zun and Elder Shi Song; at that moment these two old fellows were also having a late-night snack and had drunk some wine.

Seeing Xiu Ling enter with her head lowered, Hong Zun smiled and set down his wine cup.

"Have you figured it out?"

"Senior, rest assured; I, the disciple, know what to do."

"Good; I'll now tell you what to do—remember it well, and don't let anything slip."

"Oh."

They quickly explained some things to Xiu Ling; the most important, naturally, was to invite the senior female monastic to come eat.

Also, usually in front of the nun, you should say more good things about Shi Song.

Xiu Ling noted them all, nodded in agreement; after saying that, the sky had brightened, and seeing that it was about time, Hong Zun said.

All right, that's about it; you can go back now.

She could leave, but at that moment, Xiu Ling hesitantly said a sentence.

Um... can I finish breakfast before I leave?

She hasn't had enough, and she's about to eat breakfast; how could she bear to leave now?

Hearing this, Hong Zun and the others were all stunned—has this little girl become addicted to eating?

Haha, sure you can, but you have to follow the rules of our Dao Yi Sect.

Wanting to eat is no problem; come if you have the ability.

Xiu Ling had no objection to that.

Soon breakfast time arrived, and the Dao Yi Sect disciples again scrambled madly; but this time, it seemed a little nun had mixed into the crowd.

Holy shit, isn't that the little thief from last night?

Damn it, he failed last night, and today he's come openly and aboveboard?

Deal with her first.

All the Dao Yi Sect disciples directly attacked Xiu Ling, but Xiu Ling, after all, is the third Inner Disciple of Withered Wood Hermitage; although her strength is not as good as Zhao Zhengping and the others, she is not comparable to these ordinary Inner Sect and Outer Door Disciples.

Finally, Xiu Ling got what she wanted and snatched a seat, having breakfast.

I never imagined there could be such delicious food in this world; the little girl simply couldn't stop eating.

After finishing breakfast, when leaving, she still had a reluctant look as she asked Lu Youyou.

Sister Youyou, can I come at lunchtime?

Sure, I've already told the fellow junior brothers and sisters; they all know about you.

Then I'll be going first.

Go on, don't forget what Shīzūn entrusted.

I won't forget.

After two meals, Xiu Ling had completely sold out Shīzūn, returning high-spirited to the Withered Wood Hermitage's lodgings; on the other side, Hong Zun looked at Shi Song beside him and laughed.

How about it, Shī xiōng—can you rest easy now?

It's all thanks to my junior brother.

Then what about that fine liquor you've been hoarding, Shī xiōng?

No problem—once we return to the sect, you can drink as much as you like, junior brother.

Now we even have an insider; I don't believe the nun will return to secular life—even the Buddha couldn't keep her.