After Transmigrating, I and the Female Lead Both Found It 'Really Fragrant' (GL) - Chapter 9

Shen Qiqi stared at him with wide eyes, unable to help but give him a thumbs up.

“The Nightmare Realm is about to open in a month,” Master Chang Yao flicked his robe and said solemnly, “The Snow Mountain Yehua flower and the inner core can probably be found in the Nightmare Realm.”

Nightmare Realm, Shen Qiqi remembered this place. She had written about it as a small exploration dungeon.

In the eyes of countless cultivators, the Nightmare Realm is equivalent to an inexhaustible treasure trove. Everyone covets the treasures and divine artifacts within, hoping to return full of loot and become immortal.

Even though the Nightmare Realm is full of all kinds of strange flowers and ferocious beasts, and is extremely dangerous, countless people still flock to it, hoping to get a little something, which is more beneficial than cultivating for ten years.

The Qingli Sect organizes a trip to the Nightmare Realm every six months as part of the inner disciples’ trials.

And one of the female lead’s cheat codes was obtained from the Nightmare Realm dungeon.

Shen Qiqi readily agreed, “Okay, I’ll keep a close eye out for my Senior sister.”

Liu Shuang looked at her determined expression and pulled at the corner of her mouth without much warmth.

She remembered that in her previous life in the Nightmare Realm, their group had accidentally encountered a Heavenly-level magical beast. Shen Qiqi had been right next to her at the time, and in order to save her own life, she had cruelly trapped Liu Shuang in place with a thorn spell and then escaped.

Fortunately, she was lucky and was saved by a senior, otherwise she would have died back then.

Her eyes dimmed as she was lost in unpleasant memories, when she heard a loud “gurgle” in the air.

Master Chang Yao and Liu Shuang were silent for a moment, their gazes fixed on Shen Qiqi.

Shen Qiqi rubbed her stomach and laughed awkwardly, “I forgot, I was going to go to the kitchen to find something to eat…”

“Don’t go, let Xiao Shuang cook you a bowl of porridge,” Master Chang Yao said. “She’s a good cook.”

Shen Qiqi was surprised and looked at her senior sister, “But Senior sister was just injured…”

“I’ve rested for a while, it’s okay now,” Liu Shuang said softly, calmly standing up and walking towards the door.

Shen Qiqi was flattered as she watched her leave, “Then I’m really in for a treat!”

It was more than just a treat, it was like winning the lottery.

In the original novel, it seemed that only a few male leads had tasted food cooked by the female lead. She didn’t expect that she, an ordinary cannon fodder, would have the chance to taste it…

“Master, I want to go see Senior sister cooking.”

Master Chang Yao seemed to accept her address and waved his hand indifferently, sitting cross-legged on a futon, “Go, go, I’ll just take a nap.”

Shen Qiqi tiptoed out and saw Master Chang Yao snoring by the stove, so she gently closed the door for him.

She walked along a long corridor for dozens of steps, looking around.

In the beautiful spring season, the herb garden looked colorful and vibrant. The red corridor posts on both sides were entwined with green vines, extending all the way to the outside of the corridor. There was a small lake in the middle of the garden, with a few clusters of peach blossom petals floating on it, like pink boats, swaying gently with the wind, creating ripples.

Shen Qiqi was filled with envy, feeling that this place was far away from the hustle and bustle of the world and had a good ecological environment. Living here was no worse than the living conditions of the inner sect disciples.

Coming to a closed door, Shen Qiqi heard a clinking sound of bottles and jars, so she knocked carefully, “Senior sister?”

“Come in,” Liu Shuang’s voice came from inside.

Shen Qiqi pushed open the door and poked her head out, and saw Liu Shuang standing in front of the stove, rolling up her sleeves, revealing a white arm like a lotus root.

She turned around and looked at Shen Qiqi, “Why are you here?”

Shen Qiqi walked over and looked at her with bright eyes, saying honestly, “I can’t wait to eat the food cooked by Senior sister.”

Liu Shuang was slightly stunned, a faint smile appeared on her face, she picked up a preserved egg on the table and lightly tapped Shen Qiqi’s forehead, “Go sit over there.”

“Okay!” Shen Qiqi covered her head and obediently sat down at a wooden table.

She propped her chin up, watching Liu Shuang skillfully chop the scallions and meat, feeling that her senior sister’s back was very virtuous, and that even a simple cloth dress could be worn so elegantly.

Liu Shuang’s hands were beautiful, white and slender, with delicate bones and thin nails of a pale pink color.

When she held the knife, it was hard to imagine that she would become a butcher in the future, slaughtering everyone in the Qingli Sect.

The long, thin scar on her cheek was a striking mark on her delicate face.

The light on the blade reflected Liu Shuang’s eyes, which were calm and cold. Shen Qiqi suddenly felt a chill.

She comforted herself, ‘The female lead is still far from going dark. I’m still very safe, why think so much.’

After about 20 minutes, a steaming bowl of porridge with preserved eggs and lean meat was placed in front of her, the aroma was simply mouthwatering.

Shen Qiqi’s eyes lit up, and her hunger was aroused. She forgot all about what had happened just now and picked up the bowl and ate with gusto.

Liu Shuang sat down on the other side of the wooden table and quietly watched her. Occasionally, when Shen Qiqi had a few grains of rice stuck to the corner of her mouth, she would gently remind her.

“Aren’t you hungry, Senior sister?”

Liu Shuang replied, “I’m fasting.”

Shen Qiqi had never eaten so much before. She rubbed her stomach and said contentedly, “Senior sister’s cooking is really delicious!” It was much tastier than the bland food in the Qingli Sect.

Liu Shuang said, “If Junior sister likes it, you can come again.”

Shen Qiqi was overjoyed, “Really?”

Liu Shuang nodded slightly.

Shen Qiqi was excited, feeling that she had drawn closer to the female lead.

She suddenly remembered the note she had received in the morning, and asked, “Senior sister, you should have received the news about the promotion competition, right?”

“Yes.”

“I wonder what Senior sister plans to do?” Remembering that the female lead was currently at a low level of cultivation, Shen Qiqi asked cautiously, afraid of hurting the other’s self-esteem.

Liu Shuang’s expression was calm as she said indifferently, “I will naturally do my best.”

Shen Qiqi smiled, “That’s right! Senior sister is always so serious, it’s really admirable.” She changed the subject, “It just so happens that I want to go to the library recently to review what I’ve learned… Why don’t you come with me, Senior sister?”

Liu Shuang raised her eyebrows, showing a hint of imperceptible interest, “Junior sister wants to go with me?”

“Yes!” Shen Qiqi nodded without hesitation, “Senior sister, don’t you want to?”

Liu Shuang smiled, “Of course. I just don’t know when to go.”

Shen Qiqi decisively grabbed her, “Why wait? Let’s go today!”

••••

Liu Shuang’s sword-flying technique was excellent, the entire journey was smooth and steady, if put in modern times, she would be considered a veteran driver who had passed both the second and third driving tests with full marks.

A few birds occasionally flew past in the sky, being very playful, hopping straight onto Shen Qiqi’s head, causing her to be annoyed, she repeatedly hugged Liu Shuang’s waist with one hand and chased the birds away with the other.

She dragged out her tone in a complaining manner, “Senior sister… why haven’t we arrived yet?”

Liu Shuang suppressed a laugh, “We’re already here.”

Shen Qiqi perked up and carefully looked down, only to see a pavilion and building suspended on a cliff of a Qingfeng Peak, with clouds swirling around it and a waterfall rushing down, looking extremely majestic.

“It’s like a mirage,” she murmured.

They landed safely, right in front of the door of the library. Two people wearing silver helmets stood on either side of the door, with stern expressions, looking like guards.

Shen Qiqi and Liu Shuang walked side by side, and just as they were about to step into the library, they heard a “shua” sound, and two long silver spears crossed in front of them.

“You, without permission, are not allowed to enter the library.” The guard looked at Liu Shuang beside her with a cold expression and a solemn voice.

Shen Qiqi was stunned, “Are you mistaken? We are both inner disciples of Qingfeng Peak…”

The guard said, “You can, but she can’t.”

“Why can’t she? She’s called Liu Shuang, she’s indeed my Senior sister!” Shen Qiqi was furious, how come even the gatekeeper started to bully the female lead?!

The two guards didn’t answer. To prevent outsiders from disguising themselves and sneaking in, they were wearing special artifacts that could see through the true appearance of people in front of them.

They had looked at them repeatedly just now, and one of the women was completely normal, as clean as a blank sheet of paper; but around the other woman, there was a faint, dark mist, like countless eager ghost hands reaching out from the abyss, which was somewhat frightening.

Liu Shuang’s expression was calm, she just glanced at them, and the guards suddenly heard a sharp and thin child’s cry in their ears, the cry was so shrill and painful, as if they were suffering from a heart-wrenching pain, it exploded in their ears, making them involuntarily tremble.

Shen Qiqi was about to argue when she saw the two guards change their expressions and bow their heads, their eyes glazed over.

Thank you everyone!