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In the Bell, there is Toad poison. If you wash it with Toad's inner core, it will be fine. The principle is similar to gastric lavage a thousand years later; the only difference is the tool used. Toad expels its inner core and uses magic to send it into Bell's body, allowing the inner core to circulate through Bell's organs and absorb the Toad poison attached to Bell. Compared to the cold machines of later generations, this method is obviously much "warmer," though still quite disgusting.
Once the detoxification was complete, she pulled Toad aside and quietly asked him, "Did you use your inner core to poison her?"
Toad shyly lowered his head and after a moment softly replied, "I just kissed her once."
"Did you kiss her in your current form or your original form?" Despite her efforts to control herself, Xing Ruyi couldn't help but picture a beautiful girl being kissed by a lazy Toad, which was hard to bear.
Toad didn't think that much; he simply raised his face and asked, "Is there a difference?"
"There is, of course. If it was the former, Bell would only feel like someone took advantage of her a little bit. If it was the latter, she would find it difficult to eat for a long time."
Toad blinked his big eyes, showing a look of confusion.
"Alright, the human world isn't something you as a Toad can understand. By the way, I warn you not to disturb Bell again, nor should you bother other girls. As for what you did in Zhang's Grocery Store, I'll just turn a blind eye."
"Why can't I be with Bell?"
"Because you are a monster and she is human. Being with her would harm her. Do you really want such a lovely Bell to become a Toad monster like you?"
"What about you and him?" Toad pointed at the fox standing nearby. "I can tell he's also a monster, and a very powerful one at that. Since you can be with him, why can't I be with Bell?"
Xing Ruyi rolled her eyes and poked Toad's broad forehead with her finger. "Are you silly? You just said he is a very powerful monster, so there’s no problem with me being with him. You want to be with Bell, right? Fine, I don't oppose that, but the premise is that you must cultivate to be as strong as he is; otherwise, don't even think about it."
Toad pouted in grievance.
"Feeling wronged? Think it's unfair?" Xing Ruyi made a teapot shape with her hands and continued poking Toad's forehead. "Let me tell you, there’s nothing fair in this world. If you don’t put in effort, how can you expect rewards? You only see us together but don’t know what we’ve both been through; therefore, you have no right to feel wronged. Also, are you a male monster? If so, then you need to take responsibility and make sacrifices. What you should do is not turn Bell into a monster like yourself but rather become a person like her. If that’s not possible, at least be a monster who doesn’t harm her but protects her."
Toad was taken aback for a moment, then lowered his head and softly said, "I understand."
"What do you understand?"
"I will practice hard and strive to become as strong as him." Toad pointed at the fox, who still appeared nonchalant, as if their earlier argument had nothing to do with him.
"That's the spirit!" Xing Ruyi patted Toad on the shoulder. "Even though you're just a lazy Toad, I have high hopes for you. Keep it up; a thousand years is just a long time, but it can pass quickly. I'll let you in on a secret: I was also chosen by him long ago and then brought back from a thousand years later, so now we live a happy and joyful life."
"Really?" Toad's eyes brightened.
"Really!" Xing Ruyi yawned widely. "If I'm lying, then let me also become a demon."
"What a harsh vow." Toad stuck out his tongue and transformed into a cloud of gray smoke, disappearing into the courtyard. "I believe you, and I will work hard to return to find Bell as soon as possible."
Xing Ruyi stuck out her tongue and turned back into the fox's embrace.
"You’re deceiving him," the fox said, looking down with his perfect jaw resting against Fox Demon’s forehead. "When I met you, you were already in your current form."
"I know," Xing Ruyi leaned against the fox's chest, pretending to doze off.
"Knowing that, why make such a harsh vow?" The fox frowned.
"I'm not making a harsh vow; I'm expressing a beautiful wish," Xing Ruyi opened one eye. "Honestly, I really wish to become a demon like you—walking without legs, eating without a mouth; life would be too wonderful."
The fox was speechless and simply held Xing Ruyi a little tighter.
According to the agreement, on the second day after Lingzhang's recovery, Si Niang brought over the formula for Peach Blossom Wine. Xing Ruyi only glanced at it before returning the Prescription to Si Niang.
"Ruyi, what are you doing—"
"I changed my mind." Xing Ruyi pouted, resting her chin on her hand. "I thought about it carefully, and it seems a bit unfair if I just take your Prescription."
Si Niang pressed her lips together, a hint of unease in her expression.
"How about this? You can keep the Prescription as a reward for curing Lingzhang, but I want you to give me ten percent of the shares in the Tavern. In other words, we will partner in running the Li Family Tavern business. Of course, I will provide the funds, and you will provide the manpower, skills, and labor. After selling, we will split the profits nine to one in your favor. How does that sound?"
"This—" Si Niang tightly clutched the Peach Blossom Wine Prescription.
"What’s wrong? Are you unwilling?" Xing Ruyi frowned and sat up straight.
"No, it's not that I'm unwilling," Si Niang shook her head. "It's just that if that's the case, won't you be at a disadvantage, Fox Demon?" She continued, "How about this? According to our previous agreement, I’ll return the Prescription to you. As for the Tavern business, if you are willing to participate, it would be great. We can split it fifty-fifty."
"Fifty-fifty is out of the question. Taking half of the profits would put a lot of pressure on me. As for this Prescription, since it was left by your husband, it wouldn’t be right for me to take it forcefully. How about I take thirty percent and you take seventy? However, I have an additional condition: in addition to selling Peach Blossom Wine at Li Family Tavern, we should also sell Osmanthus wine and Plum Wine among others. The more variety we have, the more money we can make. Also, I want to set up a place for food; I will definitely need you to help with that. You know I'm an outsider and there are some things that are not very convenient for me here in Luoyang."
Si Niang stood by in stunned silence; if it weren't for Fox Demon’s reminder, she might have crushed the precious Peach Blossom Wine formula in her hands.
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