Chapter 1244: Handyman Disciple
Ling Shi has joined Xiao Nangong for many years, and has also worked in Dantang Medicine Garden for many years.
Ling Shi was not aggrieved that he could only become a small handyman disciple of Xiao Nangong. On the contrary, he cherished such a rare opportunity.
He also knew that Xiao Nangong was pitying him. Otherwise, how could he have a place with his physique that was not suitable for cultivation?
There was a small village not far from Xiaonangong. Lingshi's family was also well off and he had lived a carefree life since he was a child. But from that day on, everything changed.
The Demon Sect monks vented their anger and bloodbathed the small village, but Ling Shi escaped.
When he woke up, the entire village was in ruins, with corpses strewn everywhere.
At that time, he was still young, but deep hatred had already been buried in his heart.
When the monks from Xiao Nangong arrived, Ling Shi could only breathe.
In this way, he was taken to Xiao Nangong.
When Ling Shi opened his eyes again, what came into view was a young and tender face.
Time has passed, several years have passed, and the owner of that little face has become more graceful and graceful.
She is Nangong Ruodie, the eldest daughter of Nangong Huan, the leader of Xiao Nangong Sect.
It was at her begging that Nangong Huan did not give up and used many precious pills to bring Ling Shi back from the edge of death.
Unfortunately, Lingshi was unable to practice due to physical reasons. In the end, it was only at Nangong Ruodie's plea that he stayed in Xiao Nangong.
Coincidentally, Nangong Ruodie was also unable to practice due to physical reasons. Perhaps it was for this reason that she looked at Ling Shi in a different light and took good care of him.
Because of the eldest daughter's physical condition, Nangong Huan tried countless methods, but in the end they all came to nothing.
With Nangong Ruodie's status, it is even more impossible for Ling Shi to get ahead.
However, Ling Shi did not accept his fate and cut off his cultivation path. How could he still avenge himself?
Ever since, during these years, whenever he had free time, he would quietly hide aside and watch the disciples dance with each other with swords and guns. He could not condense the dew of magic power, but he did learn a lot of tricks and use them. Naturally, it would not work against the enemy, but with his efforts, he was able to strengthen his body. In addition, he was bathed in the fragrance of various spiritual herbs all day long, and he had been free of illness and disaster in these years. It was just because of his depression. , feeling something, which made a small body look even thinner.
"Hey, Xiao Shitou, you are lazy again!"
Tang Wuyao slowly walked into the medicine garden, and when he saw Ling Shi looking distracted, he pretended to be angry.
Ling Shi was startled and ran over quickly.
At the previous moment, he suddenly felt something strange around him. His whole mind seemed to have entered a magical space, forgetting himself and everything around him.
Naturally, he didn't know that he was already recognized as the chosen one by Nangong Huan. In fact, even if someone told him face to face that you were the chosen one and that you would be Xiao Nangong's hope from now on, Ling Shi would not believe it and would just think that the other person was playing an incomprehensible joke on him.
"Stop being busy now and quickly deliver this medicine to the eldest lady."
Tang Wuyao urged.
"Can't you ask other senior brothers to send it off?" Ling Shi muttered.
"You kid, how dare you disobey me!" Tang Wuyao scolded with a smile.
"Okay, okay, don't be angry, I can just go and see you off." Ling Shi said with a smile, not afraid of him at all.
Of course, Tang Wuyao was not angry. On the contrary, Ling Shi, who had always been diligent, won his heart very much. He never put on any airs, and the young and old got along very well.
"This kid, no one else would have a chance to give it away! You actually got the advantage and still acted like a good boy!"
Seeing Ling Shi walking away, Tang Wuyao murmured in a low voice.
He had always been personally responsible for Nangong Ruodi's medicine, and he had to brew one every seven days. However, the eldest lady told him privately that only Ling Shi could deliver the medicine. If it were anyone else, she would directly give it to him. The medicine was poured out.
Naturally, Tang Wuyao didn't dare to disobey. Not to mention that the other party was the eldest lady who was deeply loved by the sect leader. The medicine was also extremely precious, and it took a lot of effort on his part to brew it. He couldn't afford to do this little thing. To disobey her.
Of course, he didn't think too much about this eldest lady. In his opinion, she and Ling Shi were from completely different worlds. It didn't matter that she couldn't practice. Someone would protect her, but Ling Shi was different. If there was some special emotion between these two people, Tang Wuyao would not believe it even if he were beaten to death.
…
Dan Tang is not far away from the courtyard where Nangong Ruodie lives.
Nangong Ruodie liked peace and quiet, so Nangong Huan specially chose such a place and built a courtyard for her to live in. On weekdays, there was only one maid, Dong'er, to serve her.
From the Alchemy Hall to this courtyard, we perfectly avoided places such as the training ground, the main hall, and the Buddhist Scripture Pavilion that were constantly coming in and out. We didn't bump into anyone along the way.
Ling Shi had gone back and forth on this road countless times, so he was naturally very familiar with it.
As he walked quickly, some faint shouts could be heard in his ears. It was either the disciples practicing daily, or some disciples were fighting and discussing.
Ling Shi's heart was itching, but he didn't forget the business, so he had to put aside some distracting thoughts.
When you reach the place, you can see a figure standing at the entrance of the courtyard looking around from a distance.
That was Dong'er, Nangong Ruodie's maid.
"Why did you send it?"
As soon as Ling Shi arrived, Dong'er breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn't help but blame him.
Ling Shi had long been accustomed to such scenes, so he called out "Sister Dong'er" in a flattering manner, which made the somewhat angry little aunt suddenly smile.
After passing through the courtyard and turning a few turns, at the end of the long corridor was Nangong Ruodie's boudoir.
"You came."
An elegant voice came from inside the house.
Immediately, the wooden window moved slightly, and Nangong Ruodie poked half of her head out. Her black hair was hanging down, and her delicate face was filled with a youthful and lively luster. The white clothes made her pretty face even more charming.
"Miss, the medicine is here."
Ling Shi entered the room, placed the cradle in his hand on the table, said softly, and then carefully took out the medicine inside.
"Well, thank you, Little Shitou, thank you for your hard work." Nangong Ruodie smiled sweetly.
Her voice was soft and waxy, making people's bones numb.
Ling Shi didn't dare to look at her and only heard her say: "Dong'er, wait outside."
Dong'er was not surprised, so she responded, walked out of the door, and closed the door.
She did not stay outside the door, but stayed away.
"Miss, drink the medicine." Ling Shi picked up the medicine bowl and handed it to Nangong Ruodie.
"This medicine is so bitter!" Nangong Ruodi sniffed slightly and said.
Ling Shi didn't know how many times he had heard this, and he subconsciously said: "Good medicine tastes bitter. No one else can drink this precious medicine even if they want to!"
"That's what you'll say. I don't know how many times I've heard this sentence." Nangong Ruodie wrinkled her nose.
Ling Shi wisely did not answer, but just handed the medicine bowl forward again.
Nangong Ruodie looked at him and suddenly said: "Feed me."
As soon as the words came out, her ears suddenly turned red.
Ling Shi was startled. He raised his head and met her water-like eyes, and quickly lowered his head again.
In a moment, I felt a light touch on my hand, and the medicine bowl fell into Nangong Ruodie's hand.
"It tastes terrible!"
Nangong Ruodie poured the medicine into her stomach and gave a disgusted sound.
Ling Shi knew that the medicine was extremely bitter, but when he saw her taking it so cleanly, he felt relieved.
He took the empty bowl and put it back into the medicine basket, and was about to say goodbye and go back.
"Wait a minute." Nangong Ruodie suddenly stopped him.
Ling Shi was startled.
"Look at you, you're so careless, your sleeves are torn."
Ling Shi raised his hand and saw that there was indeed a tear in the wide sleeve. This is also a common thing. He thought it was accidentally scratched when taking care of the herbs. He just went back and sewed a few stitches. It was not. What a big deal.
"I'll sew it up for you."
Before Ling Shi could speak, Nangong Ruodie took the sewing box and started sewing.
Ling Shi had no choice but to sit down on the stool at her signal.
Nangong Ruodie lowered her head, her expression very focused, and the needle and thread passed back and forth between her nimble fingers.
Ling Shi accidentally glanced at her twitching brows, then quickly looked away.
Neither of them spoke, and the quiet atmosphere was very warm.
The fragrant fragrance made Ling Shi's heart beat wildly. He turned his eyes back and suddenly said involuntarily: "Miss, why do you treat me so well?"
Nangong Ruodie's movements seemed to pause for a moment, and then she stabbed with the tip of the needle.
"Ah!" Ling Shi cried out in pain.
"Telling you to talk nonsense!" Nangong Ruodie raised her head and said with a half-smile.
Looking at the slightly blushing pretty face, Ling Shi turned to stone instantly.
After a moment, both of them couldn't help but avoid each other's sight.
Nangong Ruodie lowered her head and bit off the needle thread. She didn't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, and then blew gently on the place where the needle had just pricked.
"alright."
Nangong Ruodie put away her needle and thread and turned away.
"I'm leaving." Ling Shi said calmly, not knowing what to say, so he picked up the medicine basket and walked out.
"Little Shitou, I...I like drinking the medicine you sent me."
As soon as he stepped out of the door, Nangong Ruodie's voice came from behind, and Ling Shi almost staggered.
In the room, Nangong Ruodi turned around. Ling Shi had already gone away. She patted her heart gently and felt that her heart was about to jump out.
…
Walking to the courtyard, Ling Shi saw Dong'er talking to the two of them.
One of them, dressed in a purple dress with a heroic face, was the second young lady Nangong Ruowu.
The other person is Senior Brother Chen Guang, the chief core disciple.
At this time, Nangong Ruowu was walking over, but she didn't even look at Ling Shi.
Ling Shi knew that this aunt was very unruly, so naturally he didn't dare to get angry. He lowered his head, stopped, and looked respectful.
However, Chen Guang still stood outside the courtyard gate and glanced at Ling Shi from a distance, with a look of envy flashing in his eyes.
Nangong Ruodie rarely left this courtyard, but the few times she showed up, she was still bumped into by Chen Guang.
From the first time he saw her, Chen Guang's heart was conquered by her.
Even though he is the chief core disciple, it is extremely difficult to meet Nangong Ruodie.
So, he took advantage of Nangong Ruowu's blind admiration for him and finally convinced her in a roundabout way, so that he had such an opportunity today.
However, Dong'er was very persistent and had no fear of him and the second lady. Not everyone could enter this courtyard.
Nangong Ruowu couldn't persuade Dong'er. She could naturally enter the courtyard, but she couldn't bring Chen Guang in with her.
"Senior brother!" Ling Shi greeted.
"It's Xiao Shitou. Are you delivering medicine to the eldest lady again?" Chen Guang said lightly.
"Yes, senior brother."
Ling Shi responded, not wanting to stay any longer, and quickly said goodbye and left.
At the courtyard gate, Dong'er looked wary. She was overthinking it. Without her consent, Chen Guang would not dare to step into this courtyard.
As for Chen Guang, his eyes were looking into the distance, like a sculpture, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
