Hearing Liu Buli's question, Lu Wuming shook his head desperately.
He certainly hadn't eaten people.
It was too disgusting, and his Master would surely hate it.
Although he never expected his Master to accept the things he was doing now, if he crossed that line, his Master would definitely not let him stay by his side anymore.
Lu Wuming was extremely anxious, afraid his Master wouldn't believe him.
Tears welled up in his eyes, as if Liu Buli saying one more word would make him burst into tears.
However, it was different from what he expected. Liu Buli didn't seem angry at all. Instead, he stared at him for a moment, then sighed and said, "Wuming, I know the Ghost Clan has a habit of eating people, but I don't know if this habit is necessary or can be changed. I also don't know if you have this habit like them."
Lu Wuming opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but Liu Buli shook his head, patted his head, and continued, "I don't mind this habit of yours, but eating others is ultimately not good. They are unclean, and there might be some viruses. What if you get sick after eating? Moreover, if they have no enmity with us, you shouldn't take their lives. This is something I've taught you many times, remember it."
Lu Wuming clenched his fists.
He didn't know where to start refuting these words, or which point to refute first. After hesitating for a moment, he chose the last sentence: "Master, Wuming will not attack people arbitrarily. But these people wanted to harm you, so..."
"That's why I'm not saying you're wrong this time either." Liu Buli smiled, his eyes curved into crescent moons filled with sweetness, as if they held honey.
Before Lu Wuming could say anything else, Liu Buli rolled up his sleeves and extended his fair, tender arm to Lu Wuming's mouth. He said, "Taking their lives is self-defense, there's nothing wrong with that. If you want to eat people in the future, eat Master, don't eat others. I am very clean, and there will be no harm to you if you eat me. Besides, I am willing, and I won't be angry. Do you understand?"
Actually, while Liu Buli was speaking, Lu Wuming had thought of countless ways to handle the situation. But he had never expected Liu Buli to choose this.
Looking at the jade-like arm before him, Lu Wuming couldn't help but swallow.
He was not a ghost who ate people.
But at this moment, he wanted to eat someone.
Forgetting to deny Liu Buli's words, Lu Wuming couldn't control himself. He slowly opened his mouth and gently bit down.
It felt exactly as he had imagined.
Liu Buli's expression remained unchanged. He looked at Lu Wuming tenderly, waiting for him to gnaw off his flesh. Seeing that he didn't move for a long time, he even urged him, "Wuming, don't worry. Eat if you want to. Don't hold back if you're hungry. Master will be fine."
Lu Wuming did not answer.
After holding on for a while longer, he honestly let go of Liu Buli's arm. He blinked, put on a well-behaved expression, and said, "Master, Wuming doesn't eat people, nor does he want to eat people. I only killed those people, I didn't eat them..."
After speaking, he thought for a moment and added, "But, but sometimes, I still... I still want to, so, if it's possible, when Wuming wants to, can... can... can I bite Master like this?"
Lu Wuming lied again.
In his heart, he despised himself, despised himself for lying to his Master.
But he couldn't control himself.
Perhaps lying...
It truly was addictive.
Lu Wuming lowered his head, not daring to look into Liu Buli's eyes. But just as he had guessed, Liu Buli chuckled softly and replied, "Wuming, you don't need to be so afraid. Always remember, Master told you that whatever you want, as long as you tell me, I will give it to you. So you don't need to ask for my permission for everything. Just do as you wish."
As the words fell, Liu Buli ruffled Lu Wuming's hair and turned to walk towards the backyard. As he walked, he said, "Wuming, you've been taking care of me these past few days and haven't rested well. Master will take you for a bath and then a good sleep. I'll handle the things you've done tomorrow."
While the hot spring water was indeed pleasant, Lu Wuming preferred the small wooden tubs in the inn.
Because in the wooden tubs, Liu Buli would hold him in his arms. Now, the hot spring was too large, and he had no excuse to snuggle into Liu Buli's embrace.
Leaning beside Liu Buli, Lu Wuming looked back at the man beside him. After a moment's thought, he asked, "Master, the things Wuming has done, do... do you have anything to ask?"
"No," Liu Buli replied crisply. "No matter what you do, or for whatever reason. As long as it doesn't go against what I've taught you, I will not question it, nor will I be angry."
Lu Wuming asked nervously, "Then Master, will handling this matter hurt yourself?"
"Of course not," Liu Buli said. "This is Dan Sect, and I am the Sect Master. My word is law, you can rest assured."
As he spoke, Lu Wuming kept looking at his face.
Perhaps due to the warmth of the hot spring, Liu Buli's face was slightly flushed.
Lu Wuming watched, his throat bobbed.
Then he leaned closer and gently kissed Liu Buli's cheek.