Once Mo Luo’an went out, Bai Mo walked over to stand in front of Jun Wuye.
“Brother, how about it? I am a pretty good person, right? I have saved your life twice in a single day. Am I like a lucky star in your life? If you hadn’t run into me, your little life would have been done for. Do you want to repay me somehow?” Bai Mo said with a cheeky grin.
Jun Wuye raised an eyebrow. Thinking about it, he really did owe this guy a favor. “How do you want me to repay you?”
Bai Mo spread his hands. “I haven’t thought of anything yet. I will ask you when I do.”
It was enough as long as the man remembered this favor. Left with no one to rely on in this world, having an extra debtor meant having an extra path open to him.
Mo Luo’an might be treating him well, but that doctor also had ulterior motives. Bai Mo had figured this out the moment he recalled what was hanging on his body. He had not dared to believe it at first, but he verified it with Tutu and knew there was no mistake. He was heartbroken for several days over it, but he eventually came to terms with it. Wasn’t it just a soul-gathering process for resurrection? Let it gather then. When the time came to fight for the body, who knew who would win or lose? If he really could not win, he would just find another body. As a celestial lord, he was not afraid of anything.
Once Mo Luo’an finished booking the rooms, Bai Mo was led to his chamber by the waiter. His room was separated from Jun Wuye’s. His was only two rooms away from Mo Luo’an’s, whereas Jun Wuye’s was placed all the way at the very end. This arrangement made it impossible for him to find anyone to relieve his boredom.
Bai Mo called out to stop the waiter. “Go check for me how much longer my snake soup will take.”
“Certainly, guest,” the waiter agreed and stepped out, carefully closing the door behind him.
Bai Mo walked over to the bed and flopped down.
[Tutu, are you there?]
[I am here, Momo,] the Map of a Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains appeared in front of him.
Bai Mo looked sideways at the map. [You have stayed awake for quite a long time today.]
The Map of a Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains flew over and sat beside him. [I don’t know either. I just feel more energetic today than usual. Maybe the world outside is very beautiful.]
Bai Mo rolled his eyes. [Tch! I think you are just waiting for the snake soup.]
[Oh, my! Why must you be so direct? Isn’t there a saying among mortals about seeing through something but not speaking of it?]
Bai Mo crossed his legs and swung them back and forth. [This young master is a celestial being. By the way, Tutu, help me look up what Jun Wuye does for a living. Where does his family live?]
The Map of a Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains searched for a moment. [Give me his birth date and time.]
Bai Mo smacked his own head. How could he have forgotten to ask for that? However, asking another man for his birth details right upon meeting seemed a bit inappropriate. It would be a different story if the person were of the opposite sex. He thought for a bit and said, [Can’t you look up his information using his appearance?]
[I can, but it is too exhausting.]
After a good while, the Map of a Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains seemed to have discovered a new continent, saying with delight, [Momo, you have struck gold! This Jun Wuye is the leader of the Yanyue Sect. He is worth tens of thousands, and his home is right at the top of the mountain behind this town.]
“He is only worth tens of thousands, what is so great about that? In my previous life, this young master was worth billions…” Bai Mo scrambled up in shock, wide-eyed. “He… he is the leader of a sect? Are you sure you didn’t get it wrong?”
The Map of a Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains turned back into a scroll, but this time, a portrait appeared on it. [See for yourself. This is the portrait of the Yanyue Sect Leader.]
Looking at that familiar face, Bai Mo saw that it was indeed him. His limbs went limp as he collapsed back down. “We are both transmigrators, so why did I cross over as a tragic, wiped-out underdog while he got to be a high-and-mighty sect leader? This is way too unfair.”
The Map of a Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains shifted back into a cat shape and sat on the bed. [Momo, you shouldn’t just look at those things. Someone wants your little life, and someone also wants to take his life.]
Bai Mo buried his face in the pillow. “Then he is just another poor sucker.”
Knock, knock.
“Guest, the snake soup you requested is ready. I have brought it up for you,” the waiter’s voice called out.
Hearing about food put Bai Mo in a better mood. He scrambled up from the bed. “Come in.”
When he saw the waiter carry in a large basin of meat in a snow-white broth, his mouth watered. However, he remembered his promise to share some with Jun Wuye. “Deliver some to my two friends as well.”
The waiter walked over to the table, set down the food, and laid out the bowls and chopsticks for Bai Mo. “Certainly. The cook only sliced off a small section of the snake meat and managed to brew a large pot.”
“Mm, keep the rest safe for me. I will eat it again tomorrow,” Bai Mo said. Reflecting on how massive that section of the snake was, he realized it would not stay fresh if kept for too many days. Since he had enough to eat right now, he said generously, “If you guys want to eat some, you can also slice some off to cook, just don’t eat it all.”
“Very well, thank you, sir! If there is nothing else, I will take my leave,” the waiter said happily. The aroma was incredibly mouthwatering, and since the guest had spoken, they could have the cook prepare some for them to taste as well.
“Go on, go on,” Bai Mo sat down at the table immediately. He took a deep breath. “This snake soup is made so wonderfully!”
[Momo, Momo, I want to eat too,] the Map of a Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains appeared on the table, staring fixedly at the basin.
[I know, I didn’t forget you. Here, eat this piece,] Bai Mo picked up a piece with his chopsticks and handed it over.
Seeing that Bai Mo gave him the very first piece, the map said, [Momo, you are a true friend.]
Once Bai Mo saw that the map ate it without any adverse reaction, confirming it was not poisoned, he knew he could start eating. He popped a piece of snake meat into his mouth. The meat was fresh and tender, not tough at all, and incredibly delicious. He then scooped a spoonful of the milky-white broth and took a sip, his eyes lighting up instantly. “Wow! This is truly a heavenly delicacy.”
[Momo, I want to drink some too.]
[Aren’t you afraid of getting yourself wet?]
[I am just tasting it, it doesn’t matter,] the map signaled for Bai Mo to scoop some for him.
Bai Mo scooped up half a spoonful. “How is it? Delicious, right?”
[Delicious! Give me some more.]
The basin of snake soup was quickly polished off between the one person and one cat.
Mo Luo’an looked at the bowl of snake soup delivered by the waiter. He did not eat this kind of food, so he called Mo Xiao over and had him carry it away.
Although Jun Wuye felt a strong aversion to bloody things, the prepared dish smelled quite fragrant. Snake soup actually gave him a strange sense of familiarity, though he was certain he had never eaten it in his life.
Jun Wuye picked up his bowl, spooned some soup into it, and took a light sip. He had not expected the cooks of ancient times to be quite skilled. Although the preparation was not as fancy as in modern times, it preserved the authentic, natural flavor. He picked up a piece of snake meat and began to eat elegantly.
Bai Mo patted his rounded belly and slumped back in his chair. “Burp… I am so full.”
The Map of a Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains also slumped on the table. [Momo, do you want to go out for a walk to digest your food?]
“No,” Bai Mo replied. He only wanted to sleep once he was full.
[Aren’t you afraid of putting on fat?]
[In my previous life, I was the type who never gained weight no matter how much I ate. This body should be the same. Besides, I spent my first ninety-nine lives in poverty; I don’t even know what it feels like to be fat.]
[With the way you talk, you should be careful not to invite jealousy.]
[Did I have few people envying me in my previous life? What could they possibly do to me?]
Struggling for a long moment, Bai Mo finally stood up. He called the waiter to clear the table and requested hot water. He wanted to take a bath and go to sleep.