“Lian’er, could you massage my shoulders? They’re so sore.” Recently, she had been deeply engrossed in medical books, not resting day or night, and her body was starting to feel the strain, especially her cervical spine, which ached terribly. Lian’er put down a large pile of herbs and, with a huff, walked over to Yue Lianyi. She was worried about her; her health was already poor, and staying up late would only make it worse, all for a man she didn’t even know, and a dead one at that. How could a mortal possibly revive the dead? She was worried that if she couldn’t save him, she might collapse first. Her young miss was truly beyond words. Her hands gently kneaded Yue Lianyi’s shoulders and neck, eliciting a soft moan of relief from Yue Lianyi, who was again lost in thoughts of medical texts and herbs.
“Girl, why do you look so pale? Has the medicine from Mount Tianshan lost its effect?” A hearty voice, filled with concern, came as Liu Huai Xu, clad in Taoist robes, appeared before Yue Lianyi. “Uncle, please sit. Lian’er, pour some tea.” It was Yue Lianyi who had invited Liu Huai Xu, hoping that this immortal Taoist might have a way to revive the man. She respectfully got up and led him to sit. “Uncle, this is peach blossom tea, a specialty of Tianya Valley.” Watching Liu Huai Xu nod with a smile, savoring the tea with a look of ecstasy, Yue Lianyi smiled charmingly and brought out a small bottle of mead from the side, uncorking it to release an intoxicating aroma mixed with the fresh scent of peach blossoms. Liu Huai Xu, upon smelling the aroma, opened his eyes wide. Seeing the desired effect, Yue Lianyi quickly said, “Uncle, this is one of the finest wines of Tianya Valley, ‘Immortal’s Drunkenness.’ I’ve saved it especially to honor you.” She poured the exquisite wine into a delicate cup, and as the fragrance intensified, Liu Huai Xu, whose greatest indulgence was fine wine, was already itching with desire, his deepest cravings awakened.
“Good, you have a good heart, girl. Uncle hasn’t spoiled you for nothing.” He reached for the cup to down it in one gulp, his eyes fixed on the fine wine. Yue Lianyi handed him the cup with satisfaction; this trick was indeed effective, and she couldn’t help but feel a secret joy.
After downing the exquisite wine, the aroma lingered in his mouth and nose, the refreshing scent of peach blossoms lingering between his teeth and tongue, the rich aroma of the wine intoxicating him. One cup was not enough; he wanted more.
“Girl, speak up. You wouldn’t be treating me to all these good things for no reason. You must have something to ask of me, right?” Liu Huai Xu knew who he was; he could see through these little tricks, even if he was a bit of a drunkard. Here is the English :
