Chen Jisheng has always been an upright man who is almost old-fashioned.

In his eyes, the importance of interpersonal interaction is sincerity, and lying is not a good habit.

In recent times, however, he has told three lies in a row.

The first lie is that the reason why he left the Yishui Yamen in a rare way was not to go out to do official business, but to go to Yishan to collect medicine.

The second lie is that the snow ginseng in the box was not given to him by Lord Qianhu of Qingzhou Mansion, but he sneaked into the Yishan Forbidden Area to pick it himself.

The lie in the third game is that the reason why he coughed suddenly was not because he went to a restaurant to eat chili peppers and became hot, but because he was found by the demon beast under the command of the Yishan Snow Girl when he was quietly picking snow ginseng, and injured the meridians during the battle, resulting in a disorder of breath in the body.

If he hadn't broken through the fourth realm "Wangxiang Platform" at a critical moment and had the ability to fly with the sword, I am afraid that he would have died on the towering snow-capped mountain.

However, at this time, Chen Jisheng still had a confusion in his heart-

He felt that with the strength of the Snow Maiden's "Fierce God" level, if she really moved her murderous intent, she should be able to kill him easily without much effort, and it was impossible to let his sword fly away.

"Could it be that the Yishan Snow Girl is now in a critical period of breaking through her strength, and it is inconvenient to attack me?

"Or, as the rumors say, she is only interested in handsome young people, and doesn't look down on old bones like me at all?"

Chen Jisheng secretly guessed.

He didn't spend much time thinking about it, though.

The level of ghosts and monsters at the level of "fierce gods" is too high, and it is useless for Chen Jisheng to think about it more, just leave it to the saints to have a headache.

Chen Jisheng only hoped that this precious snow ginseng could improve Gu Xu's body to a certain extent.

Although that kid was injured on the foundation of his lifeline - even if he took snow ginseng, it would not necessarily help him prolong his life.

However, as long as Gu Xu can become healthier and stronger, and no longer be as sick as he is now, he will not make this trip in vain.

And Chen Jisheng also knows that although Gu Xu's guy always has an uninhibited smile on his face on weekdays, he doesn't seem to take anything to heart-

But in fact, Gu Xu is a very self-respecting and extremely strong teenager in his bones.

He may smile at the favor that others have given him, but in fact he will keep it in his heart.

If this favor is too heavy, it may become a burden for Gu Xu.

Let's take an analogy.

Suppose a father takes his son to a restaurant for a hearty and delicious meal on his day off, and the son eats with relish and is very happy.

But halfway through the meal, the father told his son that the meal was very expensive and that he had toiled for a month to carry goods at the docks in exchange for it – during which time he had not only endured the sun and rain, but also sprained his wrists and ankles several times.

At this time, what this delicious meal brings to his son will no longer be happiness, but pain and guilt.

By analogy, if Gu Xu knew that he risked his life to go to Yishan to pick snow ginseng in order to treat him, then with Gu Xu's character, he would definitely have an extremely strong sense of guilt in his heart.

Chen Jisheng didn't want Gu Xu to bear any psychological pressure, let alone Gu Xu to worry about his injury.

That's why he pretended to be casual in front of Gu Xu, and told the above three understatement lies.

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It's a pity that Chen Jisheng has made thousands of calculations, but only one thing has been missed.

That is, Gu Xu, as a time-traveler who has lived for two lifetimes, is much more mature in mind than Chen Jisheng imagined.

Chen Jisheng's lies may have deceived an ordinary seventeen-year-old boy, but he couldn't hide it from Gu Xu.

At this moment, Gu Xu was in his kitchen, concentrating on boiling soup with snow ginseng.

He's not a hypocrisy.

He knew that if he wanted to repay this favor, the best way was to eat this snow ginseng with peace of mind, and strive to make himself stronger and live longer, so that he could better share the worries of Lord Chen in the future.

An hour later.

The snow cucumber in the pot is gradually boiled.

The smell of medicine spreads and permeates the room, and the smell is refreshing.

Gu Xu lifted the lid of the pot, scooped himself a bowl of ginseng soup, and then sat down at the dining table, slowly tasting spoonful by spoonful.

The taste of this ginseng soup is a little bitter, with a faint earthy smell, and it is not delicious at all.

But Gu Xu felt that this was the most delicious food he had tasted in his life.

"Gu Xu, how do you feel?"

Shi Xiaohan sat opposite him, his chin in his hands, and asked curiously.

Gu Xu smiled and replied, "Very good." ”

"How good?"

"I feel like I'm about to become an immortal."

As he spoke, Gu Xu could clearly feel that the medicinal power of snow ginseng was flowing and spreading in his meridians.

Like the snow that has just melted in early spring, it is clear and sweet, moistening every inch of dry land along the way.

His heartbeat first increased, then gradually calmed and stabilized.

And on his pale face, a faint color of blood gradually appeared.

He slowly stood up.

At this moment, in Shi Xiaohan's eyes, Gu Xu's whole person became radiant.

Xiao Xiao is solemn, hearty and clear, dragon and phoenix, natural nature.

Although a bowl of ginseng soup is not enough to fundamentally change Gu Xu's thin physique, it is impossible for him to turn into a muscular hunk in an instant.

But it greatly improved his spirit.

At least, from the perspective of others, he will no longer be regarded as a weak and sick man.

He will not be grabbed by the sleeves of the Jianghu Langzhong on the street, and while selling drugs, he will persuade bitterly: "Young people should not overindulge." ”

"Why don't you try your new style?" Shi Xiaohan proposed.

This morning, Gu Xu's lightning-fast body left a deep impression on her.

She couldn't wait to see Gu Xu perform it again.

"Okay!" Gu Xu readily agreed.

After that, he performed the "Meteor Walking the Moon" method and disappeared into the room.

Shi Xiaohan looked around, but he couldn't find Gu Xu's figure in any corner of this mansion.

A moment later, Gu Xu returned to her.

It's just that at this time, Gu Xu's hand had an extra bouquet of bright red camellias.

"I just picked it up on the hills on the outskirts of Yishui," the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, "Is it pretty?" ”

"Beautiful!" Shi Xiaohan replied without thinking.

Hearing her words, Gu Xu smiled and put the camellia in the vase on the table.

At this moment, his breathing was slightly rapid, but his heartbeat was extraordinarily steady.

The "Meteor Walking to the Moon" body did not bring him any uncomfortable feelings.

But inadvertently, Chen Jisheng's coughing sound echoed in his mind.

He sighed silently.

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Exegesis:

(1) "Xiao Xiao is sober, hearty and clear." - "The World Speaks New Words"