Chapter 265: Precious Tree Species (2)_1
Xia Yujie and Liu Yuxiang, left alone clutching the small porcelain bottle, looked at the now-closed elevator doors with eyes full of gratitude. They knew what the elixir Situ Xin had given them meant; it was the security for their futures. In the path they treaded, they lived dangerously, potentially luxuriating in the comfort of their beds one second and struggling on the brink of death in the next.
Carrying the items collected by Xia Yujie and Liu Yuxiang, Situ Xin headed home, satisfied. She wore a smile on her face all the way, a smile that was not merely polite or distant, but one that came from within. This made the driver, who was familiar with Situ Xin, wonder what good fortune had befallen the household’s princess, making her so joyous.
Situ Xin was happy, simply because she thought of having more fruits to eat in the future. She didn’t have to be a little rabbit anymore, always eating vegetables and not getting to taste any meat.
And Baibai, upon hearing the good news from Situ Xin, was even happier than her, currently tumbling and rolling around joyously in the space. Baibai was a tiger, and though a Divine Beast by nature, it still had carnivorous instincts. But since awakening, Baibai had only tasted meat once, and the meat outside was just not up to Baibai’s standard. Since then, Baibai had preferred to become a vegetarian rather than eat meat again.
This time, however, it had finally seen hope, feeling like the meat was beckoning to it.
Situ Xin entered her home in high spirits.
"Oh, perfect timing, Baby has just come back," Old Madam Situ, holding a phone, hurriedly waved Situ Xin over as she walked in. "Baby, it just so happens that Brother Muli is calling and looking for you, and you’ve just arrived. Come, take the phone."
Compared to Old Madam Situ’s cheerful invitation for Situ Xin to answer the phone, Old Master Situ was visibly disgruntled. He thought, ’What is this Xiao family boy up to, always calling for his treasure the moment he gets on the phone? Even an old fool like him could see through the ploy.’
"Brother Muli’s phone call?" Situ Xin asked in confusion. Hadn’t Xiao Muli gone with her brother Jin and the others for military training? Why would he call her separately?
Situ Xin took the phone from Old Madam Situ and held it to her ear, saying into the receiver, "Brother Muli?"
On the other end of the line, Xiao Muli’s face, which had been stretched taut, softened instantly upon hearing Situ Xin’s sweet and soft voice. When he heard her say "Brother Muli," Xiao Muli felt that all his efforts and sacrifices were worth it. His once gloomy mood lifted immediately, filled with fighting spirit. "Xiao Xin, it’s me."