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Chapter 79: Celebrating A Little Too EarlyOriginal and most updated translations are on volare. If this is being found anywhere else, it has been stolen. Donโt support theft. ๐
Meow ah! Lou Qingyun sure was like a cockroach. She had thought he was dead several times already, yet he survived!
Tang Doudou was rather happy to hear Lou Qingyunโs voice. The two were pretty much comrades that had gone through life or death trials and tribulations together. When she found out he wasnโt dead, she was delighted and hastily ran towards the voice.
โI thought you had already died. Your vitality sure is strong!โ Tang Doudou exclaimed as she ran.
These words probably injured Lou Qingyun a little because he replied gloomily, โNo better, no worse (than you)โฆโ
However, he was heavily injured and so his words were completely weak. Tang Doudou laughed at him. โWhoโs no better, no worse with you? Iโm not injured at all. From the sound of your voice, even if youโre not dead, arenโt you pretty close?โ
Lou Qingyun choked from her words and didnโt know what to say.
Tang Doudou didnโt waste time and reached Lou Qingyun in a few steps. As she took in his miserable appearance, she felt complete pity for him.
His clothes had been worn out to shreds and exposed the bruised skin under. There were even little Black Demonic Nightcrawlers hanging off some areas. Upon seeing this, Tang Doudou picked up some of the rice straw that was burning to the side and moved it towards those Black Demonic Nightcrawlers.
Lou Qingyun immediately opened his eyes and glowered at her. โWhat are you planning to do!?โ
โIf you donโt get rid of these Black Demonic Nightcrawlers, youโll die!โ Tang Doudou lifted the burning rice straw in her hand and moved it towards the Black Demonic Nightcrawler. She saw the bug withdraw backwards and exclaimed happily, โI think these little things are afraid of fire. Endure the pain a little, Iโll get them out. Rest for a while, then we can leave.โ
โYouโre going to save me?โ Lou Qingyun looked at her, astonished. It was to the point that he didnโt even notice when Tang Doudou pressed the fire against his skin. โEven if you get rid of the Black Demonic Nightcrawlers, I still canโt move. If you leave me, youโll definitely be able to get out. But if you bring me along, that wonโt be certain.โ
โHaa, even youโre saying that itโs not certain. Donโt worry, I wonโt leave you behind.โ
Tang Doudou started thinking, but her hands continued to move. In reality, she wasnโt that good-hearted. When she heard Lou Qingyun say that he couldnโt move, she also hesitated a little. However, on second thought, if she really watched with her own eyes as another living person died, especially if it was because she didnโt extend a hand to help, she probably wouldnโt be able to sleep soundly for the rest of her life.
When Lou Qingyun heard what she said, he was so moved he couldnโt even speak. Just as he was about to say some words of gratitude, he heard Tang Doudou continue. โOf course, the remuneration canโt be left out. An ordinary antique lamp already costs five thousand taels, so a person as big as you should probably be worth several ten thousand taels right? However, looking upon the fact that weโve gone through trials and tribulations together, Iโll give you an appropriate discount when the time comesโฆโ
โSeveral ten thousands? Why donโt you just rob me!?โ Lou Qingyun was left speechless. He had actually thought her kindness had flared up. Turns out it was for the sake of money!
โThe risk in robbing is too great, itโs not a suitable choice for people as civilized as me. Saving people is still better. Not only can you earn money, you can also boost your reputation.โ As Tang Doudou chattered, she switched through several stalks of rice straws. Finally, she managed to get all the bugs off Lou Qingyunโs body. After stamping them to death, she lifted her head and asked Lou Qingyun, โWhat do you think about this deal? Isnโt it worthwhile? A couple ten thousand taels to trade for one human life!โ
โYou, this, youโre taking advantage of the fire to loot a burning house!โ Lou Qingyun exclaimed weakly.
โThatโs right ah, I am taking advantage of the fire to loot a burning house. Who asked God to have me take a wifey but not even possess the money to arrange the wedding matters? Aiyโฆโ Tang Doudou sighed. โAlright, Iโve gotten all the bugs off for you. As for that deal, it just depends on you!โ
Only then did Lou Qingyun notice that all the bugs on his arm had been gotten rid of. Quite a few black coal marks were left on his arm and there was even the scent of roasted meat. When he smelled that, Lou Qingyun became completely speechless. Did she directly roast the bugs along with his flesh!?
Luckily, he had long been hurt so bad that his senses had gone completely numb. Otherwise, he definitely would have fainted from the pain.
โYouโre really going to marry Baili Yu?โ
Wasnโt she acting pretty unwilling earlier on the streets?
โSince heโs sent himself to my door, isnโt it a waste to turn him out? Not to mention, since heโs becoming my bride, he has to give me a dowry, right?โ
โAhem, you sure are direct.โ Lou Qingyun was speechless.
Tang Doudou rolled her eyes. Direct? As if! She just has no other alternatives ah!
Making it so that everyone thought she was doing it for the sake of Baili Yuโs money was also a good choice. It was perfect for covering up the fact that she had been poisoned by the Disseminating Tassel Fragranceโฆ
โLou Qingyun, yes or no? Give some response ah!โ Upon seeing that Lou Qingyun wasnโt responding, Tang Doudou started urging him. The surrounding fire was growing bigger and bigger. Earlier the ground was too damp and so the fire wasnโt as strong, but after burning for a while, the heat had dried out a lot of the rice straw. If this continued on, this place was going to turn into a sea of flames.
Lou Qingyun gritted his teeth and said with a rather helpless tone, โThen Iโll have to trouble Alliance Head Li to bring me out.โ
This is having a clear view of things! Tang Doudou smiled. In reality, even if he didnโt agree to it, she still would have brought him out. However, wouldnโt it be stupid not to seize a benefit when itโs laid out for you?
However, Lou Qingyunโs words were a little off ah!
Tang Doudou laughed โheheโ, then elbowed Lou Qingyun a little. โThen, how are we supposed to get up?โ
Lou Qingyun blinked several times as he looked at her. When he saw that there wasnโt the slightest trace of insincerity in those sparkling eyes, he was completely speechless.
โYouโฆโ
โHehe, doesnโt this require big Young Master Louโs resourcefulness? Youโll come up with the idea and Iโll come up with the strength. Isnโt that a great combination?โ
โHow much money is Alliance Head Li prepared to pay for my idea?โ
โAiyah, donโt worry, donโt worry. Once we get out, this Alliance Head will definitely calculate it fairly. Lou gongzi will definitely be treated fairly! Right now, you had better think of an idea quick. Any longer and weโll become roasted meat.โ
What else could Lou Qingyun say?
It was still Lou Qingyunโs brain that worked better. He talked and explained a bunch of stuff regarding mechanisms, then instructed Tang Doudou to carry him and head towards the pile of broken iron chains next to the large hole.
The first step was to carry a big man so Tang Doudou thought it would take a lot of energy. However, after she lifted him up on her back, she realized that it wasnโt that hard. Looks like this was a benefit of Li Xueyiโs valiant constitution along with the concentrated amount of inner strength. In a short while, she made it from one end of the palace to the other end.
This place was precisely the place Xin Yue used to be in. Due to the fact that her entire body had exploded from the force of one palm strike from Tang Doudou, all her iron chains had shattered into debris as well. Because of this, the area Tang Doudou was currently walking on was filled with blood-and-flesh-covered iron chain pieces. The wretched sight was so terrible the two didnโt dare to lower their heads to look.
Lou Qingyun recalled the back figure he saw before he fainted and looked pensively at the back of Tang Doudouโs head for a long while, his eyes filled with a mysterious deep light.
โItโs here, right?โ Tang Doudou looked around. โYou said this place had a switch so why did you want us to go out from the ceiling earlier?โ
โWith Xin Yue here, even if I knew there was a switch, I couldnโt risk coming over. Thatโs why I could only think of some other ideaโฆโ Lou Qingyun explained.
Tang Doudou nodded and said in approval, โYouโre rather smart ah!โ
This is something that anything human would be able to think of, alright?
Lou Qingyun didnโt even know how many times he had been made speechless today. Not bothering to reply to her imbecile-like question, he patted Tang Doudouโs shoulder so that she would let him down.
Tang Doudou looked up and around, then asked him, โYou sure you want to go down?โ
Upon hearing this, Lou Qingyun also looked at the floor, then decisively declined. โIโll stay above.โ
It was just that Tang Doudouโs figure was too delicate and small, both her waist and her shoulders seemed very frail. When she walked, she kept swaying and wobbling as if she was about to trip and fall so he kept worrying about crushing her. That was why Lou Qingyun wanted to get down and see if he could walk on his own. However, the ground was covered with blood ah, flesh ah, and even some Black Demonic Nightcrawlers that havenโt been burned to death yet. Thus he decided it would be better for him to behave and stay on her back.
How could Tang Doudou know that he had all those worries? As she felt the surrounding temperature rise, she hastily asked, โWhereโs the switch?โ
โOn the pillar over there. Look and see if thereโs any area thatโs not like the rest!โ
After hearing this, Tang Doudou rushed over to the pillar.
The stone pillar was very large and its diameter was about the length of three peopleโs outstretched arms. Some strange decorative four-legged beasts were engraved on it, however, it had been too long so they were all faded. The entire pillar was so mottled and the designs so disconnected that it was impossible to make out with the naked eye what part was different.
โIf you canโt see, try using your hand to feel around for it,โ Lou Qingyun said.
โThen Iโll put you to the side first?โ Although it didnโt take a lot of energy for her to carry him this way, Lou Qingyunโs body weight and height were still there. After walking for awhile, she felt a little tired. While she could still carry him with both hands, she felt that she probably wouldnโt be able to with one hand.
Lou Qingyun thought she was tired so he quickly replied, โAlright, you can put me down. Just donโt put me on those bugs.โ
Tang Doudou lowered her head and looked for a place that was a little cleaner. Then she wanted to put Lou Qingyun down, but no matter what she did, she couldnโt crouch down. After struggling for a while, she just dropped Lou Qingyun onto the ground as if he were a sack. The second person didnโt manage to react in time and fell so hard he grimaced. โAre you trying to make me fall to my death?โ
โAhem, sorry, my mistake, my mistakeโฆโ Tang Doudou patted her aching arms. Without paying attention to Lou Qingyun, she headed to feel that pillar. She felt around the entire pillar in order, yet she couldnโt feel anything out of the ordinary.
She turned back to ask Lou Qingyun. โThatโs not right ah, how come there isnโt a switch?โ
โFeel it more closely. The switch wonโt be that conspicuous so if you donโt examine it closely, you wonโt be able to find it.โ Lou Qingyun had watched her feel around like a little lady and spoke with a dumbfounded tone.
Tang Doudou replied โohโ, then turned around to continue feeling the stone pillar. This time, she slowed down and even patted a lot of the dust left over from the engravings. Finally, at a part of the ground that was engraved with something that was either a crane or a heron, Tang Doudou found a moveable rock piece. Her filthy little face turned elated. โLou Qingyun, Iโve found it! Iโve found it!โ
โHahaha, weโre saved!โ
Tang Doudou turned around, rushed towards Lou Qingyun and gave him a huge bear hug. โHaha, we can finally leave this damned place!โ
Lou Qingyun turned rigid when she hugged him and a strange feeling came from his heart. However, before he had a chance to think deeply about it, Tang Doudou had released him and reached out to help him up. โLetโs go. Iโll help you over.โ
โNot yet, donโt be hasty.โ Lou Qingyun slapped away her hand. โYou should go test it out first to see if itโs the switch we need.โ
โHuh?โ
โThereโs probably quite a lot of switches in this huge palace. Iโm worried that itโs not the one weโre looking for. If thatโs the case, when the time comes itโll be troublesome.โ Seeing that Tang Doudou seemed confused, Lou Qingyun said this in explanation.
โWha, doesnโt that mean that if this isnโt the exit switch, we still have to keep looking?โ
โPretty much. Thereโs no time to lose, Alliance Head Li should hurry to it.โ
Hell, she celebrated a little too early. Tang Doudou was annoyed as she walked towards that pillar again. โWill this switch be dangerous?โ
As she spoke, her hand paused on that stone piece. However, she didnโt hear Lou Qingyunโs reply so she turned back curiously. Unexpectedly, Lou Qingyun had stood up at some unknown time. He was supporting himself with one hand on the wall and smiling sinisterly.
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Credits: Translated by Chiyomira, Edited by LazyMiyu
[Chiyomiraโs Corner]
Lou Qingyun can pretty much equal speechless. Like all he can do is be speechless. Or maybe itโs Tang Doudou that inspires nothing but speechlessness in people lol.
And hmm, what was that other word for idiots Bobby from Supernatural always used? Igits, right?
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