Chapter 233: A deep misunderstanding

第三十四节：深深的误会

Translator: ChibiGeneral Editor: ChibiGeneral

On the second day, it was Bai Ning Bing’s turn to lie on the bed, in so much pain that she could not move at all.

到了第二天，轮到白凝冰躺在床上，疼得动弹不得了。

Fang Yuan had recovered mostly, going off the plow the fields at the east of the hamlet.

方源则恢复了大半，到村东头锄田去。

The old lady went into the room, asking in concern.

老婆婆走进房屋，关心慰问。

Bai Ning Bing kept saying she was fine, that she was tired after a day of physical work, and that she only needed to rest for a day.

白凝冰连说无事，可能是昨天干活有点累，休息一天就好了。

The old lady gave an understanding smile: “Indeed you were tired , your actions these past two days were slightly loud, I could hear it all.”

老婆婆笑得很有深意：“是干的有点累，这两天你们晚上动静有点大，我都听到了。”

“What?” Bai Ning Bing could not understand it.

“什么？”白凝冰一时间没有听懂。

“Young lady, stop keeping it from me, I could tell a mile away!” The old lady laughed.

“姑娘，你就别瞒着了，大娘我早就看出来了！”老婆婆笑着道。

Bai Ning Bing’s pupils shrunk, did her identity get exposed, how can that be? At once, a deep killing intent arose in her, but she could not bear to do it.

白凝冰瞳孔一缩，难道身份败露了，怎么可能？心中顿时酝酿出一股杀机，但她又有些不忍。

She could cold-heartedly watch the Bai clan siblings burn to death, but that is because the Bai clan was destined to be their enemies. Although she was proud, she was not merciless like Fang Yuan, towards people who had helped her, she would not be able to act.

她可以冷漠无情地旁观百家兄妹被烧死，但那是因为百家注定是他们的敌人。她虽然骄傲，但却不像方源那般毫无顾忌，对于有恩的人，她下不了手。

The old lady in front of her was such a case, and so was the former Bai clan leader (from Bai Ning Bing’s clan).

眼前的老婆婆是这样，曾经的白家族长也是如此。

The old lady held no suspicions towards Bai Ning Bing, she grabbed her hand and patted: “Young lady, I can tell these few days, how can guys have such a butt and waist like yours! No wonder you wear a straw hat, and do not like talking. Although I am old, I am still a woman, we women have a talent compared to guys, that is we are meticulous.”

老婆婆对白凝冰的心思毫无察觉，她抓起白凝冰的手轻轻拍拍：“姑娘，大娘这些天看出来了，男人哪有你这样的屁股和腰！难怪你戴着草帽，又不爱说话。大娘虽然老了，但仍旧是女人。咱们女人比那些臭男人有个优点，就是细心。”

“Ah?” Bai Ning Bing did not know what to say.

“啊？”白凝冰一时间不知道该说什么。

The old lady was enthusiastic, speaking in an understanding tone: “I understand you, as a women, dressing up like this outside to protect yourself, otherwise accidents might occur.”

老婆婆却很热心，一副体谅的语气：“大娘理解你，毕竟是女人，出门在外就得这样扮，把自己伪装起来。要不然出个三长两短，就不好了。”

Bai Ning Bing was speechless.

白凝冰无语。

She hated people using the word “woman” to trigger her nerves. But towards this enthusiastic and simple old lady, she was very helpless.

她最恨别人拿“女人”这样的词语，来挑逗她的神经。但面对热情淳朴的老婆婆，她感到非常无奈。

The old lady smiled until her eyes were a straight line, suddenly suppressing her voice: “You two must be a couple right. You have been too loud these days, I could even hear you from far away. I don’t want to say this but, those actions, you have to restrain yourselves.”

老婆婆笑得眼睛都眯起来，忽然声音压低：“你们一定是小两口吧。这两天晚上你们的动静，大娘都听到了。不是大娘说你们啊，干那种事情，得悠着点。”

This was simply a nightmare!

这话简直像是晴天霹雳一般！

Bai Ning Bing’s expression froze, like she was zapped by lightning.

白凝冰神情陡然凝滞，如五雷轰顶。

“Auntie, it is not what you think.” A long while later, she barely squeezed out this sentence, her expression extremely stiff.

“大娘，不是你想的那样的。”好半天，她才艰难的挤出这句话的，神情僵硬至极。

” Sigh , why are you so shy, its nothing, you can tell me everything. I’ve lived for so many years, what have I not seen!” The granny winked, laughing until her teeth were showing.

“哎呀，还害臊什么呀。没啥的，什么话都可以跟大娘说。大娘我活了这么大岁数，什么没见过呀！”老婆婆眨眨眼，笑得咧开了嘴。

And then her gaze shifted to the bed, subconsciously or not.

然后她的目光，似有意似无意地落到床单上。

Bai Ning Bing followed her gaze, and just wanted to kill herself.

白凝冰顺着她的目光看下去，顿时连死的心都有了。

But honestly, the bedsheets were torn by her…

不过话说回来，这床单的确是被她撕坏的……

Next, the old lady said a few things to her, but Bai Ning Bing’s brain was in a mess, not listening to a single word.

接下来，老婆婆还跟她说了好些话，但白凝冰脑子里乱哄哄的，一句都没有听进心里去。

In the afternoon, when Fang Yuan came back to eat, the old lady blocked him at the door, kindly reminding: “Lad, your wife has told me already. I know youngsters are in heat but you have to take care of your own bodies, and even more concern for your wife. Remember my words okay?”

中午方源回来吃饭，老婆婆就在门口拦住他，好心的提醒道：“小伙子，你媳妇已经跟我说了。年轻人火气大，但也要爱惜自己的身子，更要爱惜媳妇。记住大娘的话了吗？”

“Hah?” Fang Yuan opened his mouth wide, not able to react to what he has just heard.

“啥？”方源张大了嘴巴，一时间也没有反应过来。

The old lady clicked her tongue, using a dissatisfied and helpless tone: “Everything about you is good, except that you are too simple. Being so honest, you’ll lose out eventually!”

老婆婆咂了一下嘴，有些不满又带着无奈：“你这小伙儿，什么都好，就是太憨厚。这么老实，是会吃亏的！”

If Gu Yue clan, Tie divine investigator, or Bai Hua and Bai Sheng heard these words, they might jump out of their graves.

若是古月一族，还有铁神捕，百家寨那些人，听到这话，说不定能气得活过来。

Fang Yuan stood on the spot in daze, suddenly light flashed across his eyes, and he finally got it.

方源站在原地发呆，忽然目光闪了闪，这下终于反应过来了。

“Oh… that, hehe…” He scratched his head sheepishly, nodding: “Auntie, you are right, I get it.”

“哦……这事啊，嘿嘿……”他挠头憨笑几声，不迭地点头，“大娘，你教训的对，俺晓得了。”

At the dinner table, he saw Bai Ning Bing.

在饭桌上，他见到白凝冰。

Bai Ning Bing looked at him coldly, her body almost emitting cold air.

白凝冰冷冷地看他一眼，浑身都似乎冒着冰寒之气。

The corners of Fang Yuan’s eyes had been twitching non stop.

而方源的眼角，则一直微微抽搐着。

This matter was a reminder to Fang Yuan as well.

这个事情，给方源提了个醒。

Fang Yuan can easily portray any role, that is because he has a rich experience and broad horizon. But Bai Ning Bing was not, because even after disguise, she still has her flaws.

方源演什么像什么，那是因为他经历丰富，眼见宽广。但白凝冰不是，因此她伪装起来，却是有破绽的。

Thankfully, this flaw is small, and in this world, whenever a women travelled, she would definitely dress up as a male, to reduce the potential danger she might encounter.

幸好这个破绽很小，这个世界上凡人女子要出行，的确有装扮成男子，减少危险的习惯。

Even though this misunderstanding was very awkward, Fang Yuan had to admit that this can better conceal their true identities.

尽管对这个误会很腻味，但方源不得不承认，这个误会反而更能起到掩护身份的作用。

Bai Ning Bing’s mood became worse.

白凝冰的心情，则一下子变得糟糕透顶。

That night, she asked Fang Yuan again, when he can return the Yang Gu to her.

当天晚上，她再次质问方源，什么时候能将阳蛊给她。

Fang Yuan could only answer, that once he reached rank three, he would return it to her.

方源只好明确回答，只要一达到三转修为，就交给她。

Bai Ning Bing snorted, she understood Fang Yuan, she would rather die that trust Fang Yuan’s words! But now she could not take the Yang Gu by force yet.

白凝冰冷哼一声，她了解方源，要她相信方源的诚信还不如让她去死！但是现在她却仍没有办法强取阳蛊。

“When I get to Shang clan city, I have to get at least a poison vow Gu, three hand Gu, or even seize Gu would work too…” Thinking so, Bai Ning Bing was even more anxious about getting to Shang clan city.

“到了商家城，至少得买一只毒誓蛊。三只手蛊、豪夺蛊也行……”念及于此，白凝冰不由地对赶往商家城，更加急迫。

Other than dual cultivation, Fang Yuan’s cultivation has a new chapter added to it.

除了合作修行之外，方源的修炼内容又多增加一块。

That is, using the crocodile strength Gu to increase his strength.

那就是利用鳄力蛊，进行力量修行。

Speaking of which, being able to feed the crocodile strength Gu to this date, was out of Fang Yuan’s expectations.

说起来，鳄力蛊能养到现在，有点出乎方源的意料。

The ones to thank were the Bai clan. It was due to getting large amount of crocodile meat from them that Fang Yuan was able to raise it to now.

最大的功臣，还得归功于百家。正是从百家得到了大量的鳄肉，方源才将鳄力蛊养到现在。

Otherwise, it would have starved to death long ago.

否则，它早就因为缺食而亡了。

Crocodile strength Gu was like black and white boar Gu, they permanently added strength to the Gu Master’s body.

鳄力蛊和黑白豕蛊相同，皆是永久性增加蛊师的力量。

But before rank six, a Gu Master still has a mortal body. Like a bowl, it cannot contain a lake, a Gu Master’s body has its limits eventually.

但六转之前，蛊师到底还是肉体凡胎。就好像是一个碗，它不能装载一片湖。蛊师的躯体承载能力是有限的。

That is also why Fang Yuan could not use the crocodile strength Gu before. But now, he had obtained the iron bones Gu and jade bones Gu from Bai Gu mountain.

因此，方源之前还用不了鳄力蛊。好在，从白骨山中他获得了铁骨蛊以及玉骨蛊。

These two Gu were expenditure type Gu. Each had their merits, and their values were about the same, able to permanently improve the Gu Master’s physique.

这两只蛊，都是消耗类的蛊。各有千秋，价值不分伯仲，都能够永久地提升蛊师的身体素质。

Choosing which Gu decides the progression route of the Gu Master.

选择什么样的蛊，将决定蛊师今后的发展方向。

When Gu Masters use Gu, there were much to consider. Some Gu could not be used together, while some complemented each other and produced greater effect when used together.

蛊师用蛊，有相当多的考究。有些蛊不能一起用，有些蛊一起用有一加一大于二的出色效果。

Bai Ning Bing once used the ice muscles Gu, thus her body was made of ice muscles. Ice muscles stopped perspiration, thus she cannot use a Gu like “blood sweat Gu” in the future.

比方白凝冰曾经用过冰肌蛊，因此浑身肌肤都是“冰肌”。冰肌止汗止血，因此白凝冰今后就不能再用“血汗蛊”这类的蛊虫了。

And if she uses the jade bones Gu, her original mortal bones would become jade bones. Ice muscles and jade bones, it was a superb combination.

而她用了玉骨蛊之后，原先的凡骨都成了玉骨。冰肌、玉骨，两者交相辉映，是一种上佳的使用搭配。

Each person has their own needs, ice muscles jade bones might suit Bai Ning Bing, but it does not suit Fang Yuan.

每个人的需求不一样，冰肌玉骨适合白凝冰，但却不适合方源。

Considering the legendary Gu at Shang clan city, Fang Yuan plans, he wanted to form the most effective ” steel tendon, iron bones .”

考虑到商家城的那只传奇蛊虫，在方源的计划中，他最想要的组合效果是“钢筋铁骨”。

Being able to get the iron bones Gu on Bai Gu mountain, it was a perfect scenario for him.

能从白骨山得到铁骨蛊，对他而言，是称心如意的。

After using the iron bones Gu, Fang Yuan’s bones were tough as iron now. With his body foundation improved, he can now add the strength of one crocodile in addition to the strength of two boars.

在用了铁骨蛊之后，如今方源浑身骨骼坚硬若铁。身体底蕴的增强，已经能在两猪之力的基础上，再承担上一鳄之力了。

His strength continued to rise.

他的力气在不断地增加着。

Seven days passed in a flash.

七天一晃即逝。

According to their initial agreement, Fang Yuan got a cart of purple maple leaves from the old village head.

按照原先的约定，方白二人从老村长处，得到了一板车的紫枫叶。

These goods were very cheap, the entire cart could not even sell for two primeval stones. But this was not Fang Yuan’s objective, he only wanted to hide his identity and follow and get closer to the caravan.

这种货物，价值很低廉，一板车也卖不到两块元石。方源也不放在心中，这只是他隐藏身份，跟随商队的敲门砖。

When the caravan arrived, it was three days later than the old village head expected.

商队的到来，比老村长预料的，还要晚上三天。

Only on the ninth day did they appear.

一直到第九天，商队才迟迟出现。

The originally peaceful town boomed with life again.

原本平静的山村，陡然间热闹起来。

The caravan’s size was huge.

商队规模庞大。

Bus-sized black skin fat beetles carried goods and people as they crawled slowly.

一只只大如巴士的黑皮肥甲虫，载着货物和人，慢腾腾地爬着。

Beside them, colored ostriches dragged the dray. Mountain large spiders wrapped boxes and containers on their bodies, winged snakes meandered, and toads carried large bundles on them.

在它们的身旁，色彩斑斓的驼鸡，拖着板车。山地大蜘蛛的身上，绑着货箱。翼蛇蜿蜒游走，蟾蜍背着巨大的包裹。

These stead-type Gu, formed the main body of the caravan. Other than that, there were large numbers of mortals pulling cows, horses, or carrying bamboo bags.

这些坐骑蛊，构成商队的主体。除此之外，还有大量凡人赶着牛马骡车，或者背着竹娄之类的行囊。

“This year’s caravan is finally here!”

“今年的商队，终于来了！”

“Everytime I see these snakes, i get a little scared.”

“每次看到这些蛇，我心中都要害怕。”

“Lord Gu Masters are really amazing, they can make these ruthless snakes so tame.”

“蛊师大人们真是了不起啊，能让这么凶恶的大蛇乖乖听话。”

“I hope my cured meat can be sold this time, I don’t expect a high price, I’ll be satisfied with just a few primeval stone fragments.”

“希望这次的腌肉能卖出去，我也不指望卖个高价，能有几颗碎元石我就心满意足了。”

“Yeah, our luck is not as good as the outsider…”

“是啊，我们运气可没有外乡人好啊……”

“The village head is too biased, that is an entire cart of purple maple leaves, to think he gave them away like that!”

“村长也太偏心了，那可是一板车的紫枫叶，就这样送出去了！”

The villagers made many temporary stalls at the village entrance, as Fang Yuan and Bai Ning Bing dragged a cart of purple maple leaves, mixed among them.

村民们在村口铺了许多临时小摊，方白二人拖着一板车的紫枫叶，也夹杂其中。

Among these people, some were all locals, others were from other villages, carrying goods with them.

这些人，有些是本村的。有些是外村赶来的，自身都带着货物。

Places with people will have competition for benefits.

有人的地方，就有利益之争。

Fang and Bai, even though they stay at the village and plowed fields for seven days, their cart of purple maple leaves attracted many jealous gazes into them.

方白二人哪怕在村东锄田七天，但一板车的紫枫叶，仍旧让身边的许多村民眼红嫉妒。

Fang Yuan of course, did not pay them any attention.

方源自然不会把这些话放在心里。

He was secretly observing the members of the approaching caravan.

他暗暗观察往来的商队成员。

This caravan is a mixed one, with many different clan forces among them gathered together. It was not like the Jia clan caravan, with Jia clan as the main force. This caravan, other than the selected leader, there were also a number of vice leaders, like a alliance army.

这个商队是个杂队，是很多家族势力，拼凑起来的。不像贾家商队，主体是以贾家为主。这个商队，除了公推的首领之外，还有一打子的副首领，仿佛是一只联合军。

This was good news to Fang Yuan.

这对方源来讲，是个好消息。

The more complex the structure of the caravan, the easier it is for him to mix in.

商队的结构越是复杂，越方便他混入进去。

“Hey, how much are you selling this cart of purple maple leaves?” Someone quickly came to ask for prices.

“喂，你这车的紫枫叶怎么卖？”很快就有人过来问价。

“Two and a half primeval stones.” Fang Yuan said.

“两块半元石。”方源道。

“Two and a half? You might as well go rob!” The person stared with wide opened eyes.

“两块半元石？你还不如去抢啊！”来人顿时瞪大双眼。

“Buy it or leave!” Bai Ning Bing said at the side.

“爱买不买！”白凝冰一旁道。

“Hmph!” The person waved his sleeves and walked off.

“哼！”来人拂袖而走。

If they really sold this cart, what excuse would Fang and Bai use to join the caravan? Thus, they purposely denied three potential buyers and deterred them.

要真卖了这车货，方白二人拿什么借口加入商队？因此故意为之，不一会儿就气跑了三个问价求购的人。

Until evening, they still did not manage to sell the cart of purple maple leaves. Instead, others managed to sell most of their medicine grass, cured meat, milk etc.

一直到傍晚，这车紫枫叶都卖不出去。反倒是很多人的药草、腌肉、牛奶什么的，都售卖了大半。

After all, the caravan was huge, they needed to replenish these goods.

毕竟商队人数庞大，这些东西也需要补充。

Many people saw Fang and Bai as a joke, and some even start to mock them. Some kind people reminded them to reduce the price appropriately.

很多人都看方白二人的笑话，一些人甚至开始冷嘲热讽。也有好心人提醒他们适当降价。

But Fang and Bai paid them all no heed.

但方白二人一概不理。

Before night time, Fang Yuan pretended to be dejected, dragging this cart of purple maple leaves back to the old village head’s house.

夜幕降临之后，方源装作一副垂头丧气的样子，拉着这车紫枫叶，来到老村长家。

The old village head asked, and sighed: “You two, I told you that two primeval stones were already a high price. We can sell it even for one and a half. Why didn’t you listen to me? Adamantly selling at two and a half!”

老村长问明情况，叹了一口气：“你们呐，我明明嘱咐过你们，能买两块元石就不错了。一块半的元石也能出手。干嘛不听我的话？偏偏要卖两块半呢！”

《蛊真人》中英文对照版 第三十四节：深深的误会

《蛊真人》中英文对照版第三十四节：深深的误会