412: Arrested on the spot

Two days passed, and the third day was when Chen Xuan was supposed to deliver the Peach Blossom to Old Sect Leader Thousand Cloud Accumulation, and Hua Mengjie also chose this day to secretly visit.

She was very familiar with the Formation in Chen Xuan's house, so she quickly re-entered her most familiar home.

"Chen Xuan... this action, this deed, is not what I wished for. Once Brother Qingfeng recovers, I... I will compensate you doubly!"

After saying this, Hua Mengjie's expression became firm, and then she stealthily slipped into Chen Xuan's tea room.

She skillfully opened the drawer, and when she saw the full Life Leaf, Hua Mengjie became a little hesitant again.

But in the end, she gritted her teeth and reached out to grab a handful.

"Just, just a handful, that's enough to replenish Brother Qingfeng's vitality, and he probably won't find out..."

"Indeed, if you took such a small handful, it would be hard for me to notice, but now, I see it."

Chen Xuan's voice came from behind her.

"!!!!" Hua Mengjie was startled, falling to the ground on her bottom.

There was no other way; his impression of being a master a few days ago was simply too profound for her.

"You, why are you here?! Haven't you gone to Old Sect Leader's place?!"

Hua Mengjie trembled as she turned her head, seeing Chen Xuan standing behind her, a faint smile on his face.

"Mengjie, you're really bold, daring to steal from me," Chen Xuan said, without a hint of anger in his tone.

"I, I'm sorry, Chen Xuan, I... I didn't mean to. It's just that I didn't know how to ask you, so I resorted to this desperate measure. I know I was wrong, and I'm willing to accept any punishment."

Chen Xuan looked at Hua Mengjie and sighed:

"You foolish woman, how could you do such a thing so easily? I know you have your difficulties, and you are no longer my servant, but you must also think clearly, we are still friends! Shouldn't friends be honest with each other?"

Upon hearing Chen Xuan's words, Hua Mengjie felt a surge of emotion in her heart. Chen Xuan, against all odds, did not blame her; instead, he was concerned for her.

"Chen Xuan, I... I truly know I was wrong, and I won't do it again."

"Alright, since you've said so, I will temporarily forgive your mistake this time. However, while capital punishment can be avoided, living punishment cannot! Mengjie, you should know that the thing I despise most in my life is deceit from others!"

Chen Xuan's expression gradually became stern, his previously gentle demeanor instantly replaced by seriousness.

Hua Mengjie gazed at Chen Xuan's current expression, and her slightly relaxed heartstrings instantly tightened again.

This was the expression she feared most.

"Thud!" A crisp sound came, without the slightest hesitation, Hua Mengjie knelt on both knees, her entire body trembling slightly.

Chen Xuan looked down at the pitiful Hua Mengjie.

"Chen... no, Master! I, I deeply know I have made a grave mistake. Please, in your great generosity, forgive me this once! I swear to you, I will never make the same mistake again!"

Hua Mengjie's voice was tearful, and tears welled up in her eyes, as if they could spill out at any moment.

She was too afraid of Chen Xuan punishing her.

"Mengjie, you know, I really like you, my serv... cough, friend! So, I'm willing to forgive you this time. But, I hope you understand, this kind of thing only happens once, there won't be a next time."

"Yes! Thank you, Master! I will definitely remember this lesson and never make a mistake again."

Chen Xuan nodded gently upon seeing this.

Immediately after, he leisurely strolled into the pantry, his gaze casually sweeping around before settling on a uniquely shaped chair.

Then, he walked with an arrogant stride to that chair, and then sat down with an extremely domineering posture, looking as if he was the sole owner here.

"Come on! Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, quickly come and taste the cola I specially prepared. You should know, this is not just an ordinary drink; it also symbolizes the profound 'friendship' between us!"

Upon seeing this, Hua Mengjie widened her beautiful eyes, her face full of resistance, a look that made one want to bully her.

She saw her tightly clench her delicate fists, so hard that her knuckles even began to turn faintly white.

It was clear that she was currently experiencing an intense struggle and conflict within her heart.

Finally, after a period of bitter contemplation, Hua Mengjie slowly loosened her clenched hands, took a deep breath, and prepared to accept the new thing.

...

"Alright, now that the matter is resolved, put my Life Leaf back where it belongs, and we'll forget about this, as if it never happened," Chen Xuan stood up and adjusted his pants, saying.

"Still, still have to return it?"

"Otherwise? Otherwise, you steal my money, apologize, and that's it, you don't have to return it to me?"

"I... Master! I really need this! Brother Qingfeng, he, he's almost gone!"

She finally revealed the truth.

"What a foolish woman, she's been so dumbed down that she believes this!" Chen Xuan sighed.

"Alright, put the Life Leaf back properly. Just give him this Peach Blossom. I added something to it; he'll get better after taking it, and there's no time limit," Chen Xuan conjured a large green Peach Blossom and handed it to Hua Mengjie.

"Thank, thank you, Master!"

"Hey, Mengjie, you're being too formal. Who are we to each other? Don't be so polite with me! However, since you've taken this Peach Blossom from me, you naturally still need to pay a small price."

Chen Xuan said with a smile, a hint of wickedness in his eyes.

"Wh... what price?"

"Hmm... actually, it's nothing difficult. Just help me clean the courtyard for three more days. Don't worry, during these three days, I, your Young Master, will definitely not treat you unfairly. I'll let you taste many delicious drinks you've never even seen before." After speaking, he deliberately winked, looking mysterious.

"......Yes!" Hua Mengjie lowered her head, as if resigned to her fate.