I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 232: The Little Girl's Flirting

Chapter 232: The Little Girl's Flirting

The moment Liu saw the two of them, she actually had an idea.

However, she was just a restaurant owner with the Liu family backing her. No matter how skilled she was at social maneuvering, it would be very difficult for her to make connections with people of that caliber, or even have any connection at all.

She herself wasn't sure.

Since that's the case, we might as well show more respect and goodwill to the best of our ability.

Anyway, Yunxianglou isn't short of room fees.

"You two can stay as long as you like. As for the money, there's no need to pay. Consider it an apology from Yunxianglou for our poor hospitality." Madam Liu tried her best to appear less enthusiastic.

However, in Gu Heng's opinion, she had already been quite enthusiastic.

"Then thank you, shopkeeper." He cupped his hands in thanks.

Qin Yiyao behaved very well, standing next to Gu Heng, giving Liu a slight nod, and then remained silent, as if she had completely blended into this unfamiliar environment.

After Liu left, Gu Heng looked around the private room and nodded in satisfaction.

"Indeed, it seems the capital city is more charming than I expected."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yiyao immediately pursed her lips and smiled secretly.

What kind of charm?

Only that shopkeeper surnamed Liu had some discernment.

Just now in the lobby, Qin Yiyao could sense that the maid in the green robe didn't treat them as important figures. When that nameless playboy spoke rudely, Yunxianglou didn't stop him immediately. He was just opportunistic.

But then again, there aren't many people in this world who have that kind of insight and can "change course with the wind." Not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can see through someone's true nature.

Manager Liu, in Qin Yiyao's eyes, could barely be considered acceptable.

However, since Master has entered the mortal world and experienced the joys and sorrows of life, why should she say something that would spoil his good mood?

He felt it was true, and that was it.

"Master, I would like to drink tea."

Qin Yiyao took off her shoes and socks, sat on the rattan chair, swung her jade-like feet, and looked up at Gu Heng charmingly, "Disciple has been walking for so long, I'm so tired, Master, would you like to make me a pot of tea to relieve my fatigue?"

It's actually a lie.

A Nascent Soul stage cultivator can travel a thousand miles a day without needing to rest.

But she just wanted to see Gu Heng busy for her, feeling a great sense of accomplishment. Besides, she really wanted to drink the tea Gu Heng brewed. Just now, when she drank the "top-grade fragrant tea" from Yunxianglou downstairs, it almost made her nauseous.

If it weren't for her master keeping a close eye on her, she would have already tried to steal Gu Heng's homemade wine back in the clinic.

"Are you tired? Do you want me to boil some water for you to soak your feet?"

Gu Heng's eyebrows twitched slightly.

"No need for that, but if Master is willing to massage my legs, I wouldn't mind."

Qin Yiyao casually lifted her little foot and wiggled her toes, as if teasing him.

"...Tsk, without me you probably wouldn't even know how to beg for food."

Gu Heng glanced at the little girl with disdain, but still followed his disciple's instructions and turned to boil water and make tea.

But he was also quite worried. He seemed to be too used to taking care of everything. This girl's daily life at the clinic consisted of eating and sleeping, showing off her sword dance, practicing her physique, and learning alchemy. He didn't want to spoil her to the point of raising an older single woman who couldn't even take care of her own daily life.

but.

He just couldn't help spoiling her rotten.

How could anyone not spoil a girl who has suffered so much in the past yet remains so resilient?

Qin Yiyao leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes to rest.

A moment later, a faint, pleasant fragrance of fruit and leaves wafted over, refreshing and delightful.

She looked up and saw a steaming cup of tea already placed on the table. Qin Yiyao smiled, picked up the cup, and sniffed it.

The aroma of tea overflows.

It was the familiar taste she loved—a top-grade tea brewed from the leaves of the ancient Bodhi tree, capable of infusing medicinal power into the body and soul.

"Thank you, Master!" Gu Heng reached for the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea. "Girl, would you like to come with me to stroll around the capital later? The night market here is definitely more bustling than that of Yunling City."

"Night market, huh?"

Like a little hamster, Qin Yiyao sipped the tea slowly with her tongue and lips to avoid burning herself: "Go ahead, I'm not sleepy or tired anyway."

"?"

"Who was it that just said they'd been walking for a long time and were too tired, and wanted me to make them tea and massage their legs?"

Gu Heng spoke slowly, glancing at Qin Yiyao. Seeing her cheeks flushed and her face turn away in embarrassment, he couldn't help but shake his head with a smile: "I say, why do you blush so easily, girl?"

"Who's blushing?"

Qin Yiyao glared and denied it.

Gu Heng didn't respond. He knew this girl's personality too well. He simply picked up her small foot, and as her skirt slid down to her knees, he massaged her calves and ankles.

"Is Master this kind to everyone?"

She suddenly looked up at him, blinking her bright eyes.

"You are my disciple, shouldn't your teacher cherish you?"

Gu Heng glanced at her sideways and said, "You can speak your mind in the future. I won't be mean to you, so what are you afraid of?"

He smiled.

"It's not that easy to say..."

Qin Yiyao lowered her head, trying to avoid Gu Heng's gaze as much as possible, but her master didn't even look at her face, focusing his attention on her soft little feet.

No one had ever pampered her like this before.

Emperor Shengyao was alone until his death.

When she was still weak, Qin Yiyao was a lone wolf. As she grew stronger and made great achievements, the mighty Qin Dynasty rose to power, and she was crowned emperor. Yet, she was still a lone wolf.

Nobody paid attention to her before, and nobody can keep up with her now.

Her vision was also exceptionally high.

"If you weren't my apprentice, I might not treat you this well."

He gently applied pressure to the soles of her feet, which made Qin Yiyao feel a tingling sensation that was extremely comfortable.

"So, do you treat...your sweetheart better than your apprentice?"

She muttered something.

"Sweetheart?"

Gu Heng thought for a moment and then shook his head.

"I'll talk about this again when I've truly found the person I love."