The Tycoon's Enchanted Mermaid-Chapter 166 - : Three Days and Three Nights

Chapter 166 -166: Three Days and Three Nights

The man had endless tasks every day, and many came to see him. Sometimes, he would leave the room for days, even tens of days at a time. Whenever he was away, Ah Da had no choice but to stay inside the incense burner, counting the days with the pearls.

Ah Da saw the seasons change, and one night she drifted out the window, flew up to the eaves, and saw the bright moon at the edge of the sky and the myriad of stars. She should have felt excited by such a scene, yet she always felt as though she had left something behind.

What exactly was it?

Finally, she lay dazed on the eaves, half asleep, and heard someone calling her name by her ear.

“Ah Da…”

“Ah Da, wake up…”

Lost in a daze, Ah Da subconsciously thought, that voice sounded like… Bronze Sword…

Was she back?

Ah Da slowly opened her eyes, the light pouring in from outside the window was a little hard to adjust to, and she blinked twice. Her consciousness still submerged in a hazy dream, her eyes carried a trace of bewilderment.

“You’re finally awake?”

Hearing the voice, she looked over and saw Su Qingtong standing beside her, her face a mix of anxiety and excitement. Ah Da, surprised and delighted, murmured.

“Bronze Sword, how come you’re back all of a sudden? Weren’t you supposed to return tomorrow?”

Su Qingtong sat down on the chair, her finger poking Ah Da’s forehead, “Silly girl, did you sleep yourself silly?”

“Hmm?” Ah Da covered her forehead, her big, round and bright eyes still dazed and somewhat puzzled.

“Do you know how long you’ve been asleep?” Su Qingtong could tell from her expression that she wasn’t aware of the seriousness.

Ah Da frowned.

Su Qingtong said, “A full three days and three nights. When I got back and saw you, I nearly died of fright.”

She even blamed Qin Yu for not protecting Ah Da well.

Fortunately, there were no dangers.

Ah Da’s mouth hung open slightly, stunned for a good while.

It felt like she had only had a dream, yet unbeknownst to her, she had slept for three days and nights, which left Ah Da a bit bewildered.

“I… slept that long?”

“Why would I lie to you?” Su Qingtong helped her to sit up and tucked two pillows behind her, “You don’t know, as soon as I got off the car, I called you. When I heard from Qin Yu that you were in a coma, I was nearly scared to death. I dropped my luggage at the airport and ran here. Thankfully, you’re okay.”

Listening to her chatter, a warmth surged in Ah Da’s heart as she grasped her hand, “I worried you.”

Su Qingtong hugged her, rubbing her fluffy head a few times, “Don’t thank me. From now on, no matter what happens, you need to ensure your safety. After all, you are the friend of none other than Sword Spirit. How could you be bullied by a few mundane people? If it happens again, give it back to them good.”

“Tsk, forget it, better not have a next time, I’m afraid you can’t handle them. You can call and shake me up, these sneaky characters – I’ll slap them so hard they’ll be half-paralyzed.”

Ah Da hugged her waist, leaning on her shoulder, the corners of her mouth lifting slightly as she nodded, “Okay, if it happens again, I’ll tell you right away.”

Su Qingtong patted her head: “The world is relatively peaceful now compared to the old days, I didn’t expect you’d still run into such things. You have to be extra careful in the future and not travel alone.”

Qin Yu said that the other party knew about Ah Da’s identity. In the world of cultivation, there are the Righteous Paths, but naturally, there are also wicked ways, and they might capture Ah Da for Evil Techniques or use her in alchemy.

“By the way, where’s Qin Yu?”

Ah Da suddenly realized she hadn’t seen Qin Yu.

“He went to work. After you passed out, he asked Lingcheng Mountain immediately, and Yao Qingzhi said there was nothing serious, that once the soul fusion was complete, you would naturally wake up.”

“Oh,” Ah Da sighed with relief.

“Now? How do you feel?” Su Qingtong asked as she pressed her hands on Ah Da’s shoulders and looked her over.

Ah Da shook her head and said with a smile, “I don’t feel much of anything, just that I had a very long dream while I was sleeping.”

The young girl wore a pink nightgown, her long, soft black hair cascading down her back. Her eyes blinked innocently as Su Qingtong examined her, clear and bright, exuding a spiritual energy.

Su Qingtong squeezed her cheeks with both hands. “As long as there’s no problem, it’s all good. Hurry up and get out of bed, take a walk. It’s just about lunchtime, let’s eat together.”

Suddenly, Ah Da remembered something and urgently grabbed Su Qingtong’s hand, “Little Pink Bottle and Jade Pot… they…”

“I know,” Su Qingtong said, holding her hand. She had been to the museum, where the staff claimed they were on display to the public. When asked in which city’s museum they were exhibited, they hesitated and couldn’t say, clearly evasive and guilty of something fishy.

Ah Da looked into her eyes and realized something, blaming herself, “It’s because of me that they were taken.”

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Su Qingtong knocked her finger against Ah Da’s forehead. “You should think about it this way. Even if that scoundrel surnamed Lu has captured Little Pink Bottle and Jade Pot, they didn’t do it to target them, but you. As long as they think they can use Little Pink Bottle and Jade Pot to threaten you and achieve their goals, they will be absolutely safe. Do you understand?”

Ah Da was awakened by these words and pulled herself together, wiping away the tear that hung at the corner of her eye, “I know, as long as I haven’t been captured by them, they will be temporarily safe.”

Su Qingtong patted her on the shoulder, “Take the time to recover your health. You need to be in tip-top shape so you can save them.”

“I’m going to go downstairs now. Once you’re done washing up, come find me in the dining room, I’m starving.”

“Okay, go ahead and eat,” Ah Da pushed her away.

After Su Qingtong left, Ah Da got out of bed and walked into the bathroom. She turned on the faucet and splashed water on her face. The cold water brought a moment of clarity after soaking her eyes.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Ah Da couldn’t help but recall the images from her dream – the man in the black robe whose face she couldn’t see, always giving her a sense of familiarity.

Was he real?

Or just a figment of her imagination?

Lost in thought, Ah Da suddenly snapped out of it, shook her head, and thought better of it. It was just a dream, not to be taken as reality.

After washing up, Ah Da changed into a white short skirt and casually tied her hair back with a hair band.

When going downstairs, Song Ma came over beaming, “Miss Ade, you’re finally awake. How do you feel? Doctor Zhu should arrive in about half an hour.”

Ah Da took her hand, “Song Ma, I’m fine, no need to see the doctor.” She didn’t like the smell of disinfectant.

Song Ma appeared troubled, “Doctor Zhu was instructed by the young master to conduct daily routine checks.”

Hearing that it was Qin Yu’s request, Ah Da felt she couldn’t refuse. She had just sent Qin Yu a message and hadn’t received a reply yet. He must be busy, so she didn’t want to disturb him.

Song Ma spoke gently, “Miss Ade must be hungry, your lunch is ready. Please go ahead and enjoy a bit.”

Ah Da’s eyes lit up. After washing up, she felt her appetite awaken, and she craved all sorts of delicious food.

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When she arrived at the dining room, Su Qingtong had already finished off a plate of succulent crabs, their aroma lingering in the air. Su Qingtong was wiping her hands with a napkin while calling out to Ah Da.

“Come over, come over, enjoy the fresh and original taste of these crabs, a generous portion to fill you up, best eaten while hot.”

Ah Da sat down, and a servant wheeled over a bowl of light soup, wafting a faint scent of mushrooms.

“It smells so good,” Ah Da exclaimed.

Song Ma explained, “It’s made with eleven types of mountain delicacies flown in this morning, combined with spring water–nurtured old hens and various tonic ingredients, perfect for nourishing the body.”

Su Qingtong, focused on her meal, said, “You make it sound so mystical. I also want to taste the richness of this nourishing soup.”