I was reborn after cheating on the aloof and powerful man.

Chapter 36 No one is good enough for me

Inside the room with the "Plain Crown and Lotus Tripod" decoration, the elegantly dressed beauty had eyes as clear and deep as autumn water, with a hint of sadness in her slightly upturned eyes, making her look as pitiful as Xi Shi clutching her heart.

"You haven't come for a long time, and your arrival has only added to all this trouble."

"Have you been sleeping poorly lately?"

The man's voice was rough and hoarse, yet incredibly gentle. His concerned words caused the beauty's eyelashes to tremble slightly, and her eyes, brimming with affection, seemed to hold a thousand unspoken words.

"So what if it is? I don't mean to make things difficult for you, but with this concern in my heart, how can I remain indifferent?"

“It’s my fault. This little girl is quite skilled in traditional Chinese medicine. I brought her here so that she could treat you.”

Her eyes, filled with endless tenderness and sorrow, turned towards him upon hearing this, causing Fei Xi, who was sitting to the side watching the drama unfold but was caught in the crossfire, to swallow back her words of complaint.

"Lord Cui promised to pay me 500 taels of gold. Regardless of whether you treat my illness or not, I will not refund the consultation fee."

Is he really just a doctor? ...

The beauty's expression softened slightly, and her jealousy lessened. Just as she was about to say something more, there was a knock on the door.

“Miss Suyan, there’s been a thief in the courtyard. My mother has ordered us to check every room.”

The person outside, without waiting for the consent of those inside, pushed the door open, but before he could even step inside...

A powerful blade of energy flew over his head, instantly slicing off half of his hair bun.

"roll!"

"I...I'm sorry! I deserve to die. I'll get out of here right now and not disturb Lord Cui and Miss Suyan."

When did this god of death return?!

The guard A-Da of the Crimson Tent was so frightened by the blade's edge that he immediately knelt down, ignoring his disheveled hair, and kowtowed as he retreated.

……

Inside the secret underground chamber of the Crimson Tent Courtyard, a man dressed in brocade robes stood before a man who looked honest and simple.

"You said the guards saw Butcher Cui Chou? Could that thief just now be him?"

"Impossible! Neither you nor I have ever fought with the thief, but the thief ran away when he saw us. If it really is the butcher Cui Chou, why would he be afraid of anyone?! And even if he knows something, he is only loyal to His Majesty, there is no reason for him to go against our master."

“You’re right. This butcher has a thing for beautiful women. He’s been here for the past two months, and he’s always been elusive. I haven’t seen him for several days now, so he must have just happened to come back today.”

The honest-looking man suddenly realized something, and angrily slammed his hand on the table.

"It's infuriating! I don't know what kind of magic this pale-faced butcher has, but ever since the women in our area followed him, they've become like gourds with their mouths sawed off—we can't get anything out of them!"

The man in brocade glanced disdainfully at the honest-looking man.

"I advise you not to waste your energy on women, especially Cui Chou's women! Who knows how the master will punish us for losing our things? The most important thing right now is to find them. This thief drugged the people in the chrysanthemum courtyard, and then used the same method to drug Liu Yuzhuang. In my opinion, this person must be the poor scholar Mother mentioned. His martial arts are mediocre, and he probably doesn't have much internal energy, which is why he fooled so many of us. If I'm not mistaken, this person is definitely still in the courtyard. Come closer and let me explain."

……

As soon as the knocking sounded, Fei Xi hid under the table. After the person left, she looked up and saw a pair of mocking eyes and pale lips.

"Sister, I guess I'll have to see you next time. This 500 taels of silver isn't enough to treat two people."

Fei Xi crawled out from under the table, her expression unchanged.

There's nothing shameful about valuing one's life. It's only natural for a weak woman who doesn't know martial arts to run away when she sees danger.

She wouldn't make things difficult for herself just to show off!

"Hmph," the girl snorted haughtily, extending her hand towards Cui Chou.

"Give me the money first!"

Cui Chou narrowed his fox-like eyes slightly. He had witnessed the girl's medical skills back in Sanhe Town. Whether it was reviving the young master of Thunderbolt Fortress or healing the wounds of the Heavenly Mountain Sword, such medical skills at such a young age were truly rare in the world.

500 taels of gold is enough to buy half a street in the east of Nanxuan City! Is this woman serious about him?

After counting the silver notes she received, Fei Xi happily put the money away. Just like in her previous life, she took the man's hand and began to take his pulse.

"You'll soon find out just how worthwhile your 500 taels were!"

When they were brought to the beam, Fei Xi noticed that Cui Chou was seriously injured. She originally intended to take him to "Green Waters and Autumn Waves" to deal with the search party before treating him.

Tsk, who knew this guy would never compromise himself, no matter where he went. During his stay in Nanxuan City, Jiangzhang Courtyard had practically become Cui Chou's hidden residence.

"Take off your clothes, I'll give you acupuncture first. Good sister, could you please get a jug of strong liquor, a few clean white towels, and a basin of water?"

Her soft, seemingly coquettish face held a focused and serious expression, and the girl's unyielding gaze stunned the sorrowful beauty.

Su Yan subconsciously looked at her lover, only to see that Cui Chou had already taken off his clothes as the girl had instructed. Their eyes suddenly met, and when her lover gave her a reassuring look, the beauty blushed and retreated, seemingly realizing something.

When I first treated Cui Chou in my past life, his expression was much more interesting than it is now, and he wasn't as cooperative.

His arrogant face was full of wariness and undisguised contempt for her. It wasn't until she revealed that she came from the Qingcheng Sect that he said, as if mockingly, that the Qingcheng Sect's annihilation was destined.

If it weren't for needing his help and wanting to use him to investigate things she couldn't access, Fei Xi would have really wanted to kill that foul-mouthed person.

"I wonder how Master Wei taught you. Do you intend to follow the example of your Qingcheng Sect nun Yun Su and remain unmarried for life?" Cui Chou lay on the bed with his eyes closed, his mouth never stopping.

"I've touched far more dead bodies than living ones. If Lord Cui is worried about my chastity, why not make a sacrifice?"

"Sharp-tongued! I wonder who will be unlucky enough to be like that in the future."

"A woman as unparalleled as me is not worthy of anyone!"

Suddenly, the girl who was administering acupuncture opened her eyes, her serious face revealing an arrogant arrogance. Cui Chou snorted coldly, closed his eyes again, and said no more.

Seeing that the person had shut up, Fei Xi also remained silent, focusing on treating their injuries.

In her previous life, her collaboration with Cui Chou was a carefully considered choice after weighing the pros and cons.

This man is fond of women, but he insists on mutual consent; although his actions are eccentric, he has a rare patience and consideration for women.

Most importantly, the two share the same enemy, so it is essential for them to cooperate again in this life.

Fei Xi dampened a white towel with water and handed it to the beautiful woman beside her, who was staring at the two of them with a mixture of resentment and infatuation. She stepped aside, gesturing for the woman to wipe the man's liquor off herself. Standing to the side, her soft voice held both confidence and allure.

"Your old injury, which you've been suppressing with 'Heavenly Water,' will eventually become a fatal threat. I've heard that there's a rare stone in Yanshan called 'Liuling Pearl.' If you can find it, I have a way to help you eradicate the root of your illness."

Sensing the acupuncture treatment was over, Cui Chou sat up with a sigh of relief and began to probe his internal energy. His previously violent, untamed internal energy now flowed peacefully through his body, like a tamed lamb. Following the eight extraordinary meridians, the internal energy trickled down like a gentle stream, nourishing every corner of his body. His previous wounds, now as if brushed by a cool breeze, no longer felt as unbearably painful as before; instead, they felt refreshing and comfortable.

Observing is never as good as experiencing it firsthand. After experiencing it firsthand, Cui Chou admitted that 500 taels of gold was indeed worth it.

Upon hearing the girl's words, he didn't answer but instead asked a question:

Have you ever heard of a medicine that can conceal the internal energy of a martial arts practitioner?

"Concealing internal energy?"