Chapter 37 Two Idiot Girls
The commission from Dr. O’Kali was thus successfully completed.
In reality, this lesson was not just for the sprites, but also for Bai Ye… Although she always stayed by the girls’ side, Bai Ye had never formally taken a social interaction class, and she had no idea what many human behaviors meant.
Therefore, Elus used Lonis as an example, and it was also a way to teach Bai Ye.
After the lesson, Bai Ye had become more like a human girl.
“Sister Lonis, and Sister Elus are amazing, to know so many things.”
“Ah… I just said some common sense, Elus is the amazing one…”
“Hmph, of course. This Master is better than a stupid maid, right?”
Elus pinched Lonis’s ear, and Bai Ye happily asked:
“Mm-hmm, then I’ll go prepare lunch for everyone. What do you sisters want to eat?”
“Hmm, something healthy would be better… Bai Ye, what specialties does the Boundless Land have?”
Elus looked at Lonis, and it seemed like some emotion was flowing in her eyes.
“For health, Dr. O’Kali said that the Tranquil Fruit from the new Tree Abyss is very good for the body, but it’s a bit bitter…”
“Mm, then let’s use the Tranquil Fruit. It can be bitter, but remember to ensure its efficacy.”
“Understood!”
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Thus, Bai Ye happily went to prepare the food—although she looked very cute, it was a little too cute.
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With no outsiders present, Elus looked at Lonis again and casually asked, “How is it, little idiot.”
“How is it…”
“After standing for a while, do you feel any discomfort in your body?”
“Wuwu, no!”
Realizing that Elus was actually concerned about her, Lonis was flattered and shook her head.
In fact, if Elus hadn’t mentioned it, she would have forgotten that she was still sick.
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“Mm, that’s good. When Bai Ye finishes preparing the food later, remember to eat more.”
“Ah?”
“Although it cannot be cured, the fruits from the Boundless Land are also a very good medicine, which helps delay the worsening of the condition.”
“Got it, mm…”
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And so, things turned out this way.
Lonis’s lunch was made of congee, cakes, and jelly from the Tranquil Fruit.
Although Bai Ye’s cooking skills were very high, each dish was cooked to be crystal clear, looking like works of art.
However, good food requires a balance of color, aroma, and taste.
Although the dishes made from the Tranquil Fruit looked delicious, when Lonis smelled them, she had a very bad feeling.
It was like the residue of traditional Chinese medicine that had been repeatedly steamed with gauze, a fumigating aroma wafting towards her, almost making Lonis faint.
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“Um, Elus…”
“What’s wrong? Little idiot, don’t you want to eat lunch? This is lunch that Bai Ye worked hard to prepare~”
“Sister Lonis, don’t you want to eat?”
Seeing Bai Ye’s hopeful gaze and Elus’s smile, Lonis knew she couldn’t escape.
So the girl took a deep breath and scooped some congee with her spoon!
If it’s unpalatable, so be it, right?
When she was in the Vast Sea, she was even locked in prison and ate white, sticky food that tasted like腥鱿鱼 (xīng yóuyú – raw squid)!
Compared to that, this is nothing!
So Lonis mustered her courage and tasted the congee with her tongue.
But after just one sip, she regretted it.
Because…
It was too bitter!
Lonis’s senses were already sharp, and now she felt like she had turned into a herbal medicine and was directly soaked in a medicine pot!
That bitterness spread throughout her body, causing Lonis’s tail to tremble involuntarily.
It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that Lonis would rather drink another bowl of white squid congee than have another sip of this fruit congee.
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“Sister Lonis, what’s wrong? Is it… too bitter?”
“Ah, I…”
Looking at Bai Ye, Lonis couldn’t bring herself to say that it was unpalatable.
However, at this moment, Elus suddenly got angry and said, “Little idiot fox, you’re not allowed to be picky.”
“But, Elus…”
“Traditional Chinese medicine is all like this. If you add sugar, it will reduce its efficacy. Bai Ye’s cooking method preserves the best efficacy and is best for the body.”
“Wuwu…”
Lonis knew that continuing to drink it was good for her health, but her wrist had already started to tremble unconsciously—that was the instinctive fear from her body, and no matter how much her consciousness tried to be brave, it seemed that she couldn’t overcome it.
However, at this very moment…
“Hmph, a fool is a fool. Since that’s the case… Bai Ye, give me a portion too.”
“Ah, here you go.”
“Mm, I’ll drink it.”
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Elus didn’t even use a spoon, she just grabbed the bowl and swallowed the congee in one gulp!
And Lonis was stunned.
Because she could see that even though Elus was also tortured by the bitterness of this bowl of congee, and her eyebrows were trembling uncontrollably.
Yet she still drank the entire bowl of congee without leaving a single drop, not even a trace of residue!
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“How is it, Lo-, Lonis little idiot! It’s still no… not bitter!”
Elus’s tongue seemed to be tangling, but she still stared at Lonis.
Her meaning was as if to say…
No matter how difficult it is, I will get through it with you!
So this is not just bullying you, but curing you!
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As if sensing Elus’s sincere intention, Lonis took a deep breath.
Yes, that’s right.
Since her wife had overcome the difficulty, why should she refuse?
So…
“El-, Elus, I’ll drink it too!”
“Mm, go for it.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely finish it all. If I don’t finish it, then I’ll always be an unlucky person, the kind who chokes even when drinking water!”
“Well… you don’t have to make such a vow…”
“Gulp, gulp, gulp!!!!!”
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Thus, with Elus accompanying her, Lonis finished all the lunch prepared by Bai Ye.
Because Bai Ye made quite a bit, the extra portion was Elus’s lunch.
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Although they finished eating, both Lonis and Elus ended up lying on the table, as if they had collapsed, with no strength left.
“Lonis, Sister Elus… are you, are you okay?”
“Mm, fine… (lying down)”
“Bai Ye, I have no strength either. Can you take on the dishwashing afterwards?”
“Mm-hmm, of course!”
Bai Ye quickly took the tableware to the kitchen for cleaning.
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However, suddenly, Elus’s expression became very strange…
This was the first time Lonis had seen Elus with such an expression, a hint of confusion, a hint of bewilderment, a hint of annoyance, and a hint of surprise.
What was going on?
This made Lonis unable to help but ask, “El-, Elus, what’s wrong?”
“…”
“D-don’t scare me. Did my condition worsen again, because… because I didn’t take my medicine properly?”
Lonis was a little scared. Her mood was actually easily influenced by Elus.
However…
The black-haired girl just snorted coldly and said expressionlessly:
“Lonis, do you remember what my ability is?”
“Ability…”
“Mm, it’s to block or strengthen human senses.”
“Eh?”
“Then why didn’t I block my sense of smell and taste before I drank it!! Damn it, I’m so angry!!!”
The intelligent black-haired princess shouted angrily!
