Chapter 40 Chaoyun Kingdom - Chaos Pearl (Part 4) I'll strangle you...
Shi Xianxue suddenly stood up, her heart pounding uncontrollably.
No one could utter such a few words with such sharp sarcasm, unless—
A gentle breeze brushed her eyes, and she slowly raised them amidst the clear sound of a heartbeat.
The moonlight was as clear as water, and a tall, slender young man watched her from a few steps away, a black flame still burning in his palm.
He seemed even thinner than the last time I saw him.
His eyes and brows were listless, and his porcelain-white skin looked unhealthy and sickly under the clear, splashing light. His jawline was sharp, and his figure was tall and slender. A dark gold belt tightened sharply at his waist and abdomen, making his waistline even sharper. His hair was also cut shorter, only reaching his waist.
The white kitten transformed into smoke and clung to the pillar, tilting its head to watch the show with its owner.
It really is Wu Xiutang!!
Her heartbeat quickened, but when she saw him clearly, it turned into a secret joy. Shi Xianxue stood up, and the delicate red petals of the lilac tree, like snowflakes, clung to the hem of her fluttering skirt.
He leaned lazily against the wall, arms crossed, his casual gaze sweeping over the red marks on his collarbone before his brows suddenly furrowed.
The girl's skin was as white as snow, so delicate that it seemed as if water could drip out if you pinched it, which made the red spots on her exposed collarbone particularly glaring.
The shadows of the osmanthus trees are dappled, the moonlight flows over the curtains, and ambiguity and intrigue arise.
Wu Xiutang's gaze gradually darkened.
Shi Xianxue was completely unaware.
Her clothes were tattered, her face streaked with black and white. She wiped her face casually, strode forward, suppressing her joy, but her voice unconsciously became clear and crisp: "Wu Xiutang, you're back!"
As soon as they met, Wu Xiutang poked at her sore spot: "You're so useless now, you were chased and bitten by a few hyenas. Where's your Brother Li? Why isn't he by your side?"
Ignoring his sarcastic remarks, Shi Xianxue smiled with her eyelashes curving: "Hehe, it's a long story, a long story. Where have you been these days? Everyone was worried about you... Is your injury healed?"
Wu Xiutang's eyelids were extremely thin, and when he looked up, they creased into deep wrinkles. Seeing her beating around the bush, stammering, and changing the subject, he stood in the shadows and coldly replied, "Whether it's ready or not, why don't you come and try it and you'll know?"
Shi Xianxue choked instantly: "?" Try it?
How do we try it? Is it the kind of "try it" she's thinking of?
She had never tried being outside before. Even in the dark of night, there was a great risk of exposure on the wide streets where crowds could surge in at any moment. But if he insisted on doing so, she was willing to risk her life to accompany him.
Wu Xiutang was all too familiar with her expression. He sneered and cut off her daydreams: "Let's see if I can send you back to Xiliang with one palm."
Shi Xianxue: "..." What a spoilsport.
Why were you chased by dogs? Did you steal their bones?
"You're the one who stole the bone! I was just helping someone in need, okay?" Shi Xianxue glanced around guiltily, and only continued when she saw no one was around: "I just overestimated my abilities and underestimated the tracking skills of these dogs."
Seeing that Wu Xiutang didn't speak, she straightened up and took a step forward, wanting to get closer to talk to him, but unexpectedly she was met with a light scolding from Wu Xiutang, "Why do you smell fishy? Stop and don't come near me."
Shi Xianxue froze on the spot. She looked at her dirty skirt and then glanced at his clean and tidy clothes. She felt as if something sharp had stung her eyes, and she instantly felt wronged.
The joy of reunion, hidden deep in my heart, was crushed to pieces by the starkly different circumstances and the other person's undisguised disdain.
She was so aggrieved that she couldn't suppress her anger: "You despise me!! How could you despise me!"
Who was it! Who brought him out of the seal step by step? Who endured the pain of being burned by flames in that damned dream or illusion to comfort him? And who kept his secret for him?! It was her, it was all her!!
The more she thought about it, the sadder she became, and the more she felt betrayed. So Shi Xianxue stared at him with a mournful expression and said, "You really are a heartless, stinking man."
Wu Xiutang paused in his movement of taking the divination chart, his eyes narrowing dangerously. As if he hadn't heard clearly, he smiled and said, "What did you say? Say it again?"
Normally, Shi Xianxue would know to shut up if he spoke in that tone. She wiped away non-existent tears with the back of her relatively clean hand, her long eyelashes drooping sadly, and cursed Wu Xiutang a hundred and eight times in her heart without any hesitation.
He made her angry and argued with her the moment they met, he disliked and humiliated her, and she couldn't sleep at night worrying about him. She didn't even dare to eat fruit properly for fear of hurting him. Sure enough, men are all heartless bastards.
Shi Xianxue's grievances welled up like a spring, and the autumn night carried the chill of a deep pool. Just as she couldn't help but shiver, a soft, cool piece of fabric was draped over her head. Before she could react, the silky fabric was perfectly tailored and covered her body.
Unlike the dress she wore last time in Wuzhi Green, Shuihua Zhu's flowing, wide-sleeved fairy dress made her look ethereal. The dress was made of shimmering brocade, with delicate silver thread embroidering paulownia trees in full bloom on the chest. Silver-white paulownia lace was trimmed on the shoulders and hem. Shi Xianxue surprisedly lifted her light blue butterfly belt, feeling a slow, continuous warmth spreading through her limbs.
She transformed from a dirty little clay figure into a radiant little Bodhisattva statue.
A few cherry-pink hair ribbons adorned with camellia buds hung from her dark hair, blowing behind her ears as Shi Xianxue ran. She ran up the steps, stopping a few steps away, as if considering something, her clear, watery eyes fixed on him with eager anticipation.
Wu Xiutang wasn't fooled at all. He pretended to be fierce and frowned, threatening, "If you burn it again, I'll kill you."
It's not entirely her fault. Even though the silk is rare and impervious to water and fire, its defensive power will drop to less than 10% when it encounters fire, making it no different from ordinary clothing encountering an open flame.
Shi Xianxue has a quick temper, but she's even quicker to back down and kneel down.
Having undergone a thorough cleaning and experiencing a miraculous makeover, Shi Xianxue felt grateful and wished she could pick up Wu Xiutang and spin her around twice to express her gratitude.
She nodded obediently, took small steps forward, and tentatively reached out her hand. However, this time the boy did not react. She mustered her courage and hugged him in one go, burying her face in the cool, dry fabric and taking a deep breath.
Like dragging her tired body home from get off work, she picked up the big, fat cat on the sofa and took a deep sniff, feeling incredibly satisfied and content. She smelled the familiar and pleasant scent and sighed.
“Wu Xiutang, you’re finally back. You have no idea how miserable I was without you.”
This statement was half true and half false; it certainly didn't mean that Sister Qing Shu treated her badly.
Everyone was being very polite; going any further would feel awkward, and backing down would feel distant. She was also busy with the Chaos Pearl these past two days, so she certainly wouldn't bother them with personal matters.
Wu Xiutang was different. The two had been at odds all the way, arguing endlessly, and often wishing they could strangle each other. But now, in this boundless darkness, in this unfamiliar capital city, she actually felt that finding a burr for Wu Xiutang was a matter of course.
Moreover, regarding the deal between Feng and Yun... the minor villain wants the Demon Bone and the Sun and Moon Guide, while Feng and Yun want to lead the demon army back to the human world. The first thing they need to do is to break the Soul-Locking Chains on their bodies, and only then can they break the seal and extinguish the Mountain-Protecting Flame.
Just because one cannot create all these upheavals doesn't mean that a minor villain who has the freedom to act cannot.
She had to keep an eye on him, never leaving his side, and not allow him to do anything bad, since he was under the influence of the love curse... Wait, why was he, who was skilled in using curses, so slow in removing the love curse?
Wu Xiutang held her shoulders and pushed her outwards.
Surprisingly, it didn't get started.
He was puzzled as to how this woman could be so strong. Just as he was about to use his spiritual power, he suddenly remembered the two twin flowers that were binding his body. He simply let go of his strength and stopped struggling. Instead, he let this soft, fragrant thing hold him. After standing quietly for a while, he found it really nauseating and unbearable.
He'd only been gone a few days, so why was Shi Xianxue acting like she'd been resurrected? This was Chaoyun Imperial Capital, her brother Li's territory. Those two wouldn't mistreat her, so why was she so aggrieved the moment she saw him? When did she become so dependent on him?
It was both sentimental and clingy, like flies that you couldn't get rid of. Their relationship wasn't that close yet, so this kind of hug was actually kind of disgusting.
Wu Ying, having seen through everything, flew up to the rooftop.
Just as she was inwardly complaining, Shi Xianxue suddenly turned away, and like last time, grabbed the hem of her skirt and twirled around: "Luckily you're here so I can wear such a beautiful and comfortable dress. Look at me, don't I look like a beautiful and lovely little princess?"
Suddenly feeling empty in Wu Xiutang's arms, he pursed his lips, casually lowered his arms, and then leisurely looked her over, his brows relaxed as he snorted coldly, "You look like a crescent-shaped betta fish to me."
What kind of fish?
A somersaulting fish?
That didn't matter. Shi Xianxue nestled into his arms again like a joyful bird. She looked up, her eyes sparkling like a begging puppy, "I missed you so much when you weren't here."
She touched her chest and said ingratiatingly, "Did the love potion make you feel my burning longing?"
Here we go again.
Wu Xiutang tilted her head back slightly, extended her long, slender, white index finger and pushed it outwards against her forehead: "What do you want now?"
“What can I possibly want? Why do you always think of people as so mercenary? We’re in this together now, so we need to be honest with each other and trust one another,” Shi Xianxue said earnestly.
Let's see how long she can keep up her stubbornness.
Wu Xiutang gave a faint "oh" and looked up at the sky.
Shi Xianxue waited and waited, but Wu Xiutang did not respond. A blush of embarrassment and anger slowly gathered on her face, but the red mark on her smooth and full forehead slowly faded in the air. Wu Xiutang glanced thoughtfully at the area around her collarbone.
Shi Xianxue bravely extended an olive branch: "Are you hungry? The Ghost Festival is in a few days. That street will be very lively. Everyone is preparing to worship their ancestors and pray for a good harvest next year."
The other party coldly rejected her offer and advised her not to get involved if she didn't have money.
Shi Xianxue was instantly enraged and abandoned all pretense: "How dare you say that? If you hadn't thrown away my storage ring last time, would I be in such a miserable state? You have to compensate me! Otherwise—"
Wu Xiutang raised an eyebrow with a half-smile: "Otherwise what?"
The arm around her waist suddenly tightened, and sparkling sparks bloomed from the roof ridge like flowers, as the two young bodies pressed even closer together.
The girl's bright eyes seemed to be filled with tiny starlight and moonlight when she was being mischievous: "I'll strangle you!"
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