"What?" The man raised her head by her chin, forcing her to look straight at him. His ink like brows, his upright nose, his curved lips, all made his jet black eyes even more prominent while the rest of his facial features were hidden beneath the shadows. That pair of eyes enthralled most of the attention. "You want to go back on your words ?"
When he was talking, his long fingers gently glided down to her neck. Then he tightened his grip on her, as if saying if does she nod, he will immediately kill her!
Helian Wei Wei charmingly smiled, using the only arm she could move, and circled the man's slim waist, "I'm just worried that you're going to regret it."
"Oh?" The man squinted his phoenix like eyes, teasingly looking at the reckless little thing in his arms, his devilish smile deepened even more…
Chapter 18 - Buying the Ghost Palace
Now!
When he was distracted, Helian Wei Wei nimbly twisted her arm and tried to slip out of his embrace like a loach. Keyword: 'tried'. He wasn't even fazed by Wei Wei's actions, moreover, he copied her movements and put his arm around her delicate waist!
Helian Wei Wei smirked, she was just waiting for him to retaliate!
Agilely and without restraining any of her strength, she effortlessly kicked towards where the sun doesn't shine!
Baili Jia Jue paused his actions to protect his' important part' so he temporarily let go of the hand that was restricting Helian Wei Wei.
And yet, it wasn't the end of it!
When Baili Jia Jue stopped moving, his attractive face suddenly became sullen, his phoenix eyes radiating a chilly aura " You have poison on your hand?"
"I didn't want to use such vulgar trick." Helian Wei Wei was actually feeling quite guilty. The main thing is, Bro! It was just an accident, and he's going to XXOO her, that was way too disobliging. " Cough, don't look at me like that."
It felt like as if she had bullied an innocent teenage boy. Helian Wei Wei pondered a moment and then took out some money. "About the kiss, let's use this to compensate it!"
After he saw the money, Baili Jia Jue narrowed his eyes, emotions swirling in them as if a majestic and cold-blooded animal was swimming in them.
His stare made Helian Wei Wei feel a shiver run down her spine. She awkwardly played with her long hair, taking out more money and slapped them into his hand. "I can't give more than that. During modern times, even the hosts weren't as expensive as you are."
Even if Baili Jia Jue had never heard of the words 'hosts', he could more or less guess what they meant.
Good, very good!
Suddenly, the man smiled "You better hope that I never find you in this lifetime again, or…"
Helian Wei Wei shuddered and, not listening to his following words, she jumped onto a tree branch, her jet black hair fluttering in the wind. He could subtly hear her clear voice. "We shall not meet again, charming man…"
Baili Jia Jue looked at the figure getting further away from him. He put his hands underneath his cloak and, lowering his head, a few strand of hair covered his eyes. Only displaying his diabolic smile, his face emitted an alluring aura, his whole body giving off an unrestrained feeling.
Then he flipped his hand over, one side yin and the other side yang. Two rich and mellow Qi flowed through his meridians and the coldness from his dantian was soon gone.
He breathed out slowly and opened his cold and dangerous eyes.
Baili Jia Jue lazily smiled, as his left hand leisurely played with a fire stone while his right hand held the 'compensation money'. His eyes gave off a freezing and deadly depth.
The fire stone was very beautiful. It's pure jet black colour and it's cool feeling to the touch revealed a green flame. If it was used to light a cigarette, it would be enjoyable, but….. he used it to burn the money.
As the money burned, Baili Jia Jue played with the flame and he coldly laughed, " Twenty taels, quite an amount of money."
The man's voice was as cold as winter and his whole being was radiating with an emperor's aura as the whole courtyard's temperature abruptly dropped down.
Ha, twenty taels.
Since when did he, the formidable third prince of the Dragon War Empire, became this cheap?
(E/N : Wang Chuan River is a legendary river that's said to flow through Hell.)
Abruptly, from a distance away, he heard a rumble!
Wearing a long robe, Nangong Lie walked out from the debris and unhappily said " Who the hell is blind enough to put a stone in front of the entrance? I had to move it myself! *sigh* A Jue, quickly come here and look, did my robe get dirty?"
Baili Jia Jue glanced at him.
His gaze was as cold as the Artics!
Moreover, the way he blew off the ash gave off this feeling that made people shudder.
Nangong Lie gulped, "What's wrong?" Normally, no one would agitate this demon when walking into this courtyard. Ah Jue's murderous aura, who was it directed at? Was it him?
At that moment, Shadow who had gone to prepare a room, flew over and went on his knee. "My lord…"
"Go and find her." Baili Jia Jue threw away the cloak that he was wearing, his black hair fluttering, making the hearts clench.
Shadow sensed that something was wrong so he immediately replied 'yes' without saying anything else.
Yet someone wasn't afraid to die, for example some reckless man.
Nangong Lie casually put his arm around Baili Jia Jue's shoulders, "Okay, stop being unhappy, let big brother tell you a great piece of news. That little kitten is also on the list of new students…"
When Shadow heard Nangong Lie said the word 'little kitten', he shivered.
High Priest, I'm begging you, don't mention that woman anymore! The lord will really 'accidentally' kill you!
Sure enough, Nangong Jue paused before he slowly and calmly raised his head. "Little kitten?"
"The eldest miss from the Helian family!" Nangong Lie cheerfully said. He wasn't paying attention before but now in a close proximity, he noticed..."Ah Jue, what happened to your lips? Looks like somebody bit you, hahaha, hilarious! You, who wouldn't even let a woman get close, yet you're lip is injured, hahaha..."
Nangong Lie laughed so hard, as he held onto his stomach until he bent over.
However, slowly…..
He wasn't able to laugh anymore. There wasn't any other reason but the golden dagger that was inches away from his face.
Nangong Lie looked at Shadow who was signaling him with his eyes, then he looked at Baili Jia Jue who had on a smile that wasn't quite a smile and his jaw dropped instantly. "Don't tell me, I was right! You got….…"
"If you dare say the word, this lord will take your life right now." Baili Jia Jue gracefully cut Nangong Lie off, raising his head, bewitching yet dignified.
Nangong Lie coughed twice as he used an experienced voice." Ah Jue, you don't need to take it to heart, nor do you need to wash your mouth. Since being a man takes some process….but, I'm curious. Who has the guts to take advantage of you?" If there was time, he wanted to be acquainted with this person who did such a great job!
"What do you think?" Baili Jia Jue slowly retracted his hand as the golden blade became a flash of light following his movement. Finally, it faded into the gleam from the twilight..
Nangong Lie was a quick thinker. He thought for a second and then he got excited. "It's the little kitten again? Where is she? Where is she now?"
"You can ask them." Baili Jia Jue pointed at the nearly incinerated notes with a cold expression.
Money? Nangong Lie had a weird expression on as he kneeled down and asked him. "What happened to them?"
Chapter 19 - Assumed Identity
"It's obvious." Baili Jia Jue paused for a while, deliberately and leisurely arranging his sleeves. The side of his handsome face was expressionless as he said, "Someone took advantage of me."
Nangong Lie deadpanned. " . . . . . ."
"Ha ha ha, ha ha ha ha...." Nangong Lie laughed until his whole body was trembling, his finger pointed at Baili
Jia Jue. " Ah, Ah Jue, you have to find her, this is too amusing, ha ha ha, where did you actually find such a fascinating girl!"
Baili Jia Jue appeared as if he did not hear the other's laughter at all and absent-mindedly raised his hand a bit . . . . .
Flash!
Nangong Lie's entire body was suddenly paralyzed, his continuously laughing mouth was unable to stop, "Hey hey hey, Ah Jue, you can't treat me this way, damn it! Didn't you already lose your Qi? How could you have employed the Absorb Body Technique! Also, did you remotely press my laughing accupoint? You insidious man!"
Baili Jia Jue propped up his chin up and lazily looked at him. Shadow prepared a reclining chair and placed it behind Baili Jia Jue, whose hand was holding a freshly brewed cup of tea, not affected at all by the surrounding noise. His posture was reflecting thorough enjoyment.
Nangong Lie was getting tired, he couldn't stop laughing. "Ah Yue, did you not hear what I just said? That 'little kitten's' name was also on the admitted students list. If you release me now, maybe I can help you find her. I'm actually the vice-principal of the Academy!"
Baili Jia Jue's hand holding the teacup paused as he took a glance at him, the seductive thin lips slowly curved up . . . . .
"Girl, it seems like you've acquired an unrivalled role in a play."
Having distanced themselves, Yuan Ming was unable to restrain himself from opening his mouth, his voice strongly reflected an atmosphere of having watched a good show.
Helian Wei Wei breathed out a long sigh as she stretched out her body lying on the grass, with her hands placed under her head while her lips were even holding a dried blade of grass. "I would know without you telling me."
"Huh!" Yuan Ming took a look at the quickly setting sun, he was itching for a fight, "Although the atmosphere here is not bad, but don't you also have to assemble at the main courtyard? Hey, don't forget our occupation of killing!"
Who would think like you, turning killing into an occupation?
The ends of Wei Wei's mouth twitched as she lowered her head and brushed clean her clothes. "Little Ming Yuan, I'm warning you. I still haven't purchased a silver cape, be more well-behaved later where we will stand at the center and minimize our presence."
White Academy was so big, the student population was comparable to any prestigious high school found in the modern times.
Helian Wei Wei's assessment was accurate. The student population that gushed from the courtyard to enter the main entrance truly was exceedingly numerous, to the extent that even if Nangong Lie and Baili Jia Jue were to integrate themselves within, they would not be discovered.
"Hey, Ah Jue, do we have to insist on changing ourselves in this way when entering?" Nangong Lie pulled twice on the national tall hat in a slovenly manner. "Actually, I have to appear as the vice-principal of the academy today, if I'm not on time, Royal Grandfather will give me trouble."
Baili Jia Jue dr.a.p.ed his tunic over himself, handsome in appearance. "How many people know you are this year's vice-principal?"
"Only you and Royal grandfather know. In life, one has to maintain an air of mystery." Nangong Lie's left eye roguishly winked. He who had never bothered with customs and traditions, who had never worn such an official outfit before, frankly who wasn't even wearing it properly, flung the garment on his shoulders revealing long legs and a slender waist, appearing absolutely dashing.
Baili Jia Jue was unmoved as he retrieved his hands and inserted them into the pockets of his tunic, his voice emotionless. "Then continue to maintain that air."
"Your intention is that .…." Nangong Lie narrowed his eyes, "We should take on the identity of new students to enter the courtyard?"
Baili Jia Jue didn't say anything. He merely raised his eyes, curved his lips upwards and laughed.
Nangong Lie suddenly slapped his forehead, "Ah Jue, are you crazy?" A priest, a prince, and new students all mixed in together, what kind of situation would that be!
"You must be crazy!" Nangong Lie nodded his head with certainty, must've become muddleheaded from being forcefully kissed!
Baili Jia Jue brushed his sleeves, his tone of voice clear and cold, "Stop the nonsense, are you going or not?"
"I . . . . . . "
Don't go!
Priest, you have to hold back His Highness, heavens!
Standing at the side Shadow faced Nangong Lie as his eyes implored like his life was on the line. All his facial features were distorted and stiff . . . . .
"Of course I have to go!" Nangong Lie faced Shadow who was trying so hard and smiled darkly. Then, he took the lead and stepped out, "Ah Jue, I'm telling you, in a moment, you'll need to remember to protect me properly. Although no one will recognize me, this brother's charming and handsome face will definitely cause those stay-at-home middle-class girls to lose control of themselves and become infatuated. If they want to come up and shake my hand, you have to make sure to move away, got it?!"
Shadow sweat trickled down. " . . . . ."
[Ma, make way?]
[High Priest, now, you're just afraid that His Highness will steal your moment, right?]
[In regards to good looks, His Highness is even more dangerous!]
[Wait, that's not the main point! The crux of the matter is His Highness, are you really planning on entering like this!? ]
What should he do? Should he go inform the Retired Emperor?
No, that won't work!
Based on the way the Retired Emperor doted on His Highness, he'd at most just 'ha ha' laugh and reply, "Old three is still so mischievous."
Mis...mischievous?
Shadow looked to the heavens, tears streaming down his face. Among all the beings under the heavens, only Retired Emperor would think that Master was mischievous, and not one who would kill demons if they stood in his way, kill gods if they stood in his way!
At dusk, a long lasting wind gently blew by.
White Academy was situated on a mountain top, leaned against mountains to the north, close to water in the south. A lush bamboo forest without a single stump stood on the east, which absorbed water from a hot spring used to irrigate it. It embodied spring almost all year round, with a dimly discernible mist, just as how paradise might appear.
At this moment, at the center courtyard, a large number of people had already gathered.
Helian Wei Wei followed along, glancing at the flow of bodies. A number of young lords from prestigious families wearing foreign attire were in the process of showing off their qi control, their modest and polite remarks nevertheless revealed arrogance in their own abilities. Under the shade of trees on the opposite side, many luxurious chairs were arranged where servants hung up water kettles, crying out with lively voices and encouraging their families' young masters.
"Here ye! Here ye!"
Somebody suddenly yelled out and those young misses and lords all stopped their movements. Numerous people immediately faced the direction of the stone doors …..
Creak!
As the stone doors which were tightly closed slowly opened, a little person walked out from inside. A five to six year old child with two short legs waddling around, seeming like they wouldn't reach the ground if he sat on a chair. His white training robes dr.a.p.ed loosely around the body was tightened by a black sash at his waist. It appeared to make him seem even more petite. His b.a.r.e and smooth head, on which not a single hair was growing, looked so shiny it seemed not even a mirror under the sun could compare.
The little bald head at present seemed to be mad at someone with his fleshy cheeks as round as drums. He didn't say a word as he fixed his gaze upon the new students beneath the flight of steps while he ferociously took a bite out of the meat bun in his hand, acting like a little a.d.u.l.t by letting out a long heavy sigh. "It's all because of you who didn't wait for me to finish eating and Master made me rush out here, so detestable!"
Chapter 20 - Almost Found
Everybody blanked out, what kind of situation was this?
"Who cares!" Li
ttle Bald Head chewed on the meat bun in his mouth and said good naturedly, "Since you guys have gathered together already, I'm the obstacle you'll need to first overcome!"
Having heard that, those youths from aristocratic families laughed loudly, "How would you, a baby who reeks of milk, hinder us, ha ha ha!"
"Little brother, you should quickly go back, fists and legs have no eyes." All of the girls from influential families used their handkerchiefs to cover their mouths, as they started to look at one another and tried to stifle their laughter. Ultimately, they all laughed out loud.
Little Bald Head pulled a long dumpling face, displaying his seriousness in his own way, "Can be hindered, or can't be hindered, we'll find out after fighting!"
"Then let me accompany little brother to play a bit." Among the lads from influential families, one strutted over and extended his hand to lift up Little Bald Head.
Only a "bang!" was heard.
Little Bald Head had raised his leg up high and performed a magnificent swirling kick, that made the influential family's young lord fly a long distance away!
Everybody immediately drew in a long breath, after which three more people rushed and jumped on Little Bald Head!
Helian Wei Wei looked at Little Bald Head's raised pair of hands, the corner of her eyes slightly trembled, the wrists as plump as a pumpkin was wearing a golden ferrule, an expert would be able to tell that this ferrule had the beautiful name, "Weights Clasp". The Weights Clasp on Little Bald Head's wrists were not light, however, still being able to flatten so many people while wearing them…..Ahh, looks like the legendary White Academy truly possesses numerous talents, and was not to be looked down upon.
Only, nobody knew why Little Bald Head suddenly stopped the movement he originally started, his big and round eyes stared unbelievably at a certain spot, adorably blanked out.
Helian Wei Wei curiously traced over to where the surprised gaze was looking, but it would've been better if she didn't look. With a glance, her heart nearly fell out!
Damn it, how could it be that man!
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