HCB Chapter 46 Young Master Wei Arrives
Chapter 46 Young Master Wei Arrives
Early the next morning—
As usual, Xia Mo first extended his divine sense to check on Ma Yiyi's condition, and then looked at Anjia Village and the surrounding mountains and forests.
Ma Yiyi lost the two points of luck she had stolen and was punished by the live streaming system's penalty mode. Her face was still pale and unsightly, but with the help of Aunt Feng, she was getting ready.
The cosmetics that Ma Yiyi took out were somewhat different from those of this era, especially a liquid that made all the minor blemishes on Ma Yiyi's skin disappear after she applied it.
Ma Yiyi originally had only a 3 out of 10 color, but with the help of those cosmetics, she became a 10 out of 10, transforming into a rare and stunning beauty.
Xia Mo, out of curiosity, let his divine sense approach the cosmetics and carefully observe the cosmetics on Ma Yiyi's dressing table.
She discovered that the extraction and refining methods of those cosmetics were somewhat similar to certain steps of the alchemy and weapon crafting techniques she had encountered in the world of cultivation.
Xia Mo looked at the light screen in front of Ma Yiyi.
On the screen, the comments were still mostly offensive. Even after Ma Yiyi made herself look better with makeup, they still attacked her as a "fake beauty".
Xia Mo shifted her consciousness away from Ma Yiyi and headed towards the fake expert.
The fake expert deliberately avoids seeing "Young Master Wei," intentionally keeping him hanging. Could she perhaps start by targeting the fake expert if she wants to seduce him?
Inside the courtyard where the fake master lived—
The fake expert is interacting with the comments on the screen.
The fake expert's main point is that the person on the screen is vulgar and shameless, but he can be even more vulgar and shameless.
The fake expert said, "Last time, I took you to a brothel in Anning Prefecture. The courtesan there was of average appearance, but her figure was exceptionally alluring, especially..."
The fake expert started telling dirty jokes without any restraint, and the screen in front of him was filled with vulgar language.
The message about the fake expert that Xia Mo received from her divine sense was immediately imprinted in her mind, and she immediately felt her eyes burning.
Are all the streamers chosen by that plundering system such despicable scoundrels?!
That's disgusting.
Xia Mo withdrew his divine sense, which then enveloped the entire Anjia Village.
Few people in Anjia Village stay in bed late; at this time, every household is busy.
Amidst their busyness, they didn't forget to mention the old widower and the unscrupulous matchmaker from yesterday.
"So, what exactly are they trying to do in our Anjia Village?"
"They wouldn't have come to Anjia Village to do something shady, would they?!"
"..."
At this point, the people of Anjia Village finally realized that the unscrupulous matchmaker had probably brought an old widower to Anjia Village to propose marriage!
"Who are they planning to propose marriage to?!"
Yesterday everyone was discussing the two people's lewdness and shamelessness, but now everyone is even more curious about who the unscrupulous matchmaker and the old widower are trying to propose to.
They guessed at all the possible girls and widows in the village, but none of them guessed it was Xia Mo.
Given how much the Xia family dotes on Xia Mo, how could they possibly allow Xia Mo to arrange a marriage with an old widower?
Xia Mo withdrew his consciousness and sat quietly inside the house.
She now has more things to pay attention to. Simply scanning with her divine sense is far from enough; she also needs to leave a trace of her divine sense behind to keep an eye on things at all times.
Right now, she wants to improve her physical strength, but that won't work with herbs. She needs the earth's energy, or the power of earth.
In this way, she strengthens her physique and is not rejected by the power of this world.
Nothing in this world has the strongest earth energy than jade.
But right now, she doesn't have a single piece of jade, and the county near her home doesn't produce jade.
As Xia Mo was deep in thought, a voice called from outside the door.
"Nannan, aren't you going into the mountains today?"
It was Xia's mother asking a question.
Today, Young Master Wei is coming to their house. Xia's father and the others are worried that Young Master Wei might be lustful upon seeing Xia Mo, so they want Xia Mo to go to the mountains and forests to avoid meeting him if possible.
Xia Mo shook her head: "No, I'm staying home today."
“Shouldn’t you be consistent with your cultivation every day? It’s not good to skip it today, is it?” Xia’s father also chimed in with his advice.
Xia Mo puffed out her adorable cheeks, looked pitifully at her parents, and asked sadly, "Don't you want me anymore, Dad and Mom?"
Xia's father and mother: "..." They were taken aback by Xia Mo's words.
"What are you saying?" Xia's mother glared at Xia Mo.
Xia Mo was actually scared, after all... she was just trying her best to maintain the image she had in front of her parents.
"Alright, it's fine if you don't go into the mountains. When Master Wei and the others arrive, just stay in your room and don't move around too much," Xia's mother instructed.
Xia Mo smiled obediently at her mother without responding.
Xia's father then led the others to work together in the kitchen.
Hu Zhilai had given serious instructions, so naturally, lunch that day might be eaten at their house, and they would have to prepare everything.
Half an hour later—
Huangfu Qian rode a tall, handsome horse, while Wei Zhishu, the third young master of the Wei family, rode in a carriage. Both of them were accompanied by personal guards, servants, and Hu Zhi, who led the way. They arrived.
Xia's father arrived at the entrance of Anjia Village early in the morning to greet him.
Seeing Hu Zhi approaching, he knew that this was the person he was going to greet.
Huangfu Qian dismounted.
Xia Mo had saved his life twice, so Xia's father was Xia Mo's father, which meant he was Huangfu Qian's elder. With an elder around, he couldn't possibly still be riding a tall horse.
Huangfu Qian dismounted, and Wei Zhishu could not remain in the carriage forever.
Wei Zhishu alighted from the carriage.
Hu Zhi glanced at Huangfu Qian and introduced him to Xia's father with a smile: "This is our Third Master Wei. You can call him Third Master Wei, just like we do."
Xia's father couldn't help but take a second look at the extraordinary Huangfu Qian. He had almost thought that Huangfu Qian, who was the most outstanding in appearance and had the most extraordinary aura, was actually the Third Master Wei.
Xia's father secretly rejoiced that he had hesitated just now, otherwise... he would have called the wrong person.
“This way, please, Third Master Wei,” Xia’s father gestured to Wei Zhishu.
Wei Zhishu turned to Huangfu Qian instead and said, "Cousin, you go first."
Although Xia's father kept his head down, he hesitated.
The Third Young Master Wei is the second son of the prominent Wei family in the capital, yet... he has to be even more respectful to another person. Doesn't that mean... this unfamiliar young master is of a higher status than the Third Young Master Wei?!
Huangfu Qian remained expressionless and did not move.
Wei Zhishu smiled awkwardly and walked to the front.
Wei Zhishu remembered that Huangfu Qian did not intend to reveal his identity, so he pretended to be his cousin. If he let Huangfu Qian walk in front, wouldn't that be indirectly telling others that Huangfu Qian's identity was higher than his?
Doesn't this indirectly reveal Huangfu Qian's identity?
After figuring it out, Wei Zhishu felt extremely embarrassed.
Xia's father also had a bit of a talent for acting.
Wei Zhishu didn't want others to see his embarrassment, so he looked around at the people around him, not wanting them to understand.
Xia's father remained unmoved, as if he had not noticed Wei Zhishu's inappropriate words and actions at all.
Hu Zhi's eyes flashed with surprise, and she quickly lowered her head to hide it.
Huangfu Qian didn't actually need to come with Wei Zhishu. His presence gave Xia Mo a second chance to formally meet him, and he wanted to see what Xia Mo would do next.