"Ha." Baili Jia Jue stopped his actions and glanced at her meaningfully. Then, he lifted her into his arms, his fingertips gliding over her long legs; accordingly, he wrapped her legs around his waist and pressed his lips against hers. His voice was husky and a little naughty, "A room like this suits your mood better, isn't it?"
His tone betrayed his intentions. He was like a cat playing with his mouse. He was not in a rush to kill his prey. Rather, he was nibbling her bit by bit, finding the perfect position to go for his kill.
However, it was hard for Helian Wei Wei to ignore the heat that was towering over her.
With just their clothes in between them, his fingers rubbed against the tenderness of her thighs, his eyes filled with a seductive sexiness.
Helian Wei Wei bit her thin lips. She wanted to push his hand away, but his body warmth was making her sensitive.
"Open your mouth." Baili Jia Jue spoke suddenly. His tone was authoritative and cool. He did not know that his low, melodious and magnetic voice could lead the hearts of young girls astray. He never cared anyway.
He was also not aware that hidden in his cold, elegant yet tired demeanor, was an intention to arouse.
She felt her ears went numb. Helian Wei Wei paused, but before she could react, her chin was lifted. Baili Jia Jue's lips were already on hers again.
The weight on her lips was neither light nor heavy. It was warm along with a surge of breath rushing in. Every breath was filled with Baili Jia Jue's scent. It had a faint smell of blood and sandalwood, combining together which appeared to be chilly yet intense.
Being embraced by Baili Jia Jue like that made Helian Wei Wei's vision go dark. Her heart was thumping, and she felt like she would give way soon.
Baili Jia Jue could not see Helian Wei Wei's expression, but he could feel her tremble and her irregular breathing...
He felt like he was in control of her entirely now. She could not escape, and her weak struggles were to no avail.
This was the way it should be.
Baili Jia Jue's lips curled slightly. He thought that once he got what he wanted, he would lose interest eventually.
However, he did not know the reason why this felt particularly novel and exciting.
It was different from anything he had ever done.
He tried to bite her with more force.
"Uh...!" Helian Wei Wei grunted unbearably!
Baili Jia Jue's body shook, a surge of electricity ran through his body. His gaze started to grow dreamy, and his blood began to boil.
This gave Baili Jia Jue the urge to lick her clean. Before, it was because he found his prey dirty. But now, he just wanted to cover this disobedient woman with his scent, or make a mark on her neck...
Helian Wei Wei's senses were concentrated on her neck. The biting continued, arousing her and causing her to feel hot all over her body.
"What a cute reaction." Baili Jia Jue held on to Helian Wei Wei's waist. There was a gleam in his somber eyes that revealed his darkness.
This was the first time he experienced excitement due to total control. It made Baili Jia Jue have the urge to lose control and destroy her.
Yes, he wanted to hurt her, wound her, and even make her cry...
Because of these thoughts, Baili Jia Jue stopped his actions in time and pushed Helian Wei Wei away.
He closed his eyes and tried to suppress the bloodlust borne out of those thoughts.
There was an impulsive need to tear something apart.
The Fire Qilin was in the Fantasy space adjusting to the effect of the resentful Yin energy that was released moments ago. He felt the martial Qi coursing unstably throughout Baili Jia Jue all of a sudden, so he appeared physically and called out worriedly, "Master."
Baili Jia Jue's gaze was composed, but slightly demonic.
The Fire Qilin's claws paused and he thought clumsily, perhaps what happened today might not be a bad thing for his master after all...
Helian Wei Wei also felt that something was unusual with Baili Jia Jue. He was hard to read; he held his cold look as he was draped over his ivory robe. He seemed bewitching yet dazzling.
Could it be that he was affected by the resentment just now?
Helian Wei Wei did not pause. She reached out her hand and lifted Baili Jia Jue's arm. Seeing the bloodstain on it, she frowned and plucked a magically grown strawberry from the Mobility Space, crushed it and covered it on Baili Jia Jue's hand. "The wound is not very deep, there should be no infection."
"Yeah." Baili Jia Jue responded lightly. He clasped her waist. No one could see him in the darkness, but he was smiling slightly. It was a faint and hardly detectable smile, but it was still a smile that was different when he was killing just now.
The bruise on his arm could actually be removed easily with a little martial Qi.
However, he realized that he liked the way she worried about him.
So, he decided to just retain the bruises.
When he saw Helian Wei Wei's reaction upon seeing his wounds, the urgency and the anger on her face, the delicate worry and anxiety... An inexplicable feeling emerged in his heart. It was a feeling akin to standing under the sun. It felt like the sun was shining through from the top of his body to the bottom of his heart, revitalizing every part of him that was numb. It made him smile uncontrollably.
The thought of tearing her apart.
He should just suppress it a little longer.
Human lives were like toys to him, he was indifferent to anyone's life or death.
But for Helian Wei Wei, he just wanted to lock her up so that she only had eyes for him.
But it was still not enough...
Such delicacy, if he did not monopolize it...
He felt unsatisfied.
This insatiable hunger, he wondered when he started feeling it.
Oh, yes.
It started the first time she held his chin with a light chuckle.
He had wanted to overcome her and do as he desired...
But it was fine, all he had was time.
He did not miss the subtle physical reactions her body made. There was no escape, the day would come where he could hear her begging for mercy under his body...
The more Baili Jia Jue thought of it, the bigger a part of him grew. Even his breath was turning hot, but his body remained motionless.
It was just those tormenting a pair of eyes that were staring unblinkingly at Helian Wei Wei, from the blush on her neck to the movements on her chest.
Helian Wei Wei just felt that his stare made her feel numb and weak all the way to the tail of her spine. If not for her abnormal mental strength, she would have fallen into his trap and succumb to his embraces.
Even her fingers that were doing his dressing were shaking. She did not understand what was happening, she blamed it on His Highness' raging gaze, it was as if he was doing something to her...
Note to the readers
Below was a short scene between His Highness and Wei Wei.
Baili Jia Jue: Indeed a feast to one's eyes.
Helian Wei Wei was delighted: You finally realized my beauty?
Baili Jia Jue raised his brows slowly: I meant myself.
Helian Wei Wei: ...
"It's done." Helian Wei Wei retracted her hand and distanced herself from Baili Jia Jue.
In Baili Jia Jue's eyes, her reactions were worth ruminating over.
Helian Wei Wei did not forget that she had a proper business to settle, so she called in Shadow by the door. "His Highness is hurt, his wounds need disinfection. Please watch him attentively, he is not allowed to take a bath at night."
At first, Shadow was listening quietly, but when he heard the last phrase, his expression turned slightly awkward.
To not let master bathe...
It would be impossible.
His master was a person who needed to bathe three times a day as he could not even stand the slight stickiness on his body.
Helian Wei Wei saw how perplexed Shadow was so she changed her mind. "If he insists, find someone to help him with it."
Then, then, they should just forbid His Highness from bathing!
Who would dare to touch His Highness? They could easily lose their hands!
More than half of the shadow guards had to face the wall in punishment for three days over the last incident of Miss Yun.
This time, if he agreed to bathe His Highness, he would probably lose his head!
But Shadow did not expect Baili Jia Jue to open his mouth at this moment. He spoke unhurriedly, "When you come back, you can bathe me. It isn't very nice to trouble the shadow guards all the time right?"
Shadow thought he misheard, ...trouble? This was the first time he heard the word being uttered by His Highness. When His Highness used to request help from the Retired Emperor, he never considered it as a trouble. He always demanded so coldly that the Retired Emperor wanted to smash a wall. The Retired Emperor was always cursing that His Highness was an unfilial grandson.
But now...
Shadow did not know if he should be surprised that His Highness was suddenly 'humble', or astonished that he was willing to be bathed by someone else!
The Fire Qilin understood his master's intentions though. He licked his handsome claws in the Fantasy Space and smiled evilly. "Master, you are getting naughtier and naughtier day by day. You could have ridden your horse to the White Academy, but you insisted on taking the carriage instead. It was clear that you wanted to bully someone and this time... hehehe."
Baili Jia Jue did not deny his intentions. He curled his thin lips and glanced at the Fire Qilin. "If those little demons knew of their Big Brother Qilin's dirty thoughts, you would probably lose your status."
Fire Qilin thought to himself, wait a minute, who is the dirty one!
He was only a qualified ancient mythical beast that was able to see through his master's thoughts!
Based on his master's vulgar taste, he must be thinking of doing something during his bathing time at night!
However, whenever Baili Jia Jue demanded in a low voice, he had the ability to make others feel thoughtless if his wishes were not adhered to.
Helian Wei Wei paused. After all, Baili Jia Jue got hurt because of her.
Come to think of it, she did not know the reason why when His Highness was with her, he seemed to get injured fairly often.
However, thanks to this man's involvement, the last stage of her job could be rounded off smoothly.
Thinking about this, Helian Wei Wei raised her head and smiled faintly. "Alright, I'll bathe you. See you in a bit at the White Academy."
Upon saying this, Helian Wei Wei strolled out of the room.
As the room grew quieter, the Fire Qilin retracted his playful attitude too. In a low voice he spoke, "Master, you saw it too. That Eight Trigrams Exorcism Chart."
"Yes." Baili Jia Jue stood up and leaned sideways to straighten his collar, his graceful posture emanating his evil charm.
The Fire Qilin lowered his gaze. Accordingly, the exorcists should have been wiped out completely. When his master's soul was still in one piece, the exorcists had tried hard to seal his master in hell.
His master had never regarded them as a threat though.
But now Helian Wei Wei used the exorcism spell.
"What if she found out about your real identity one day..."
Upon hearing this, Baili Jia Jue's hand on his coat paused. He half curved the corner of his lips, but his eyes were cold. "Then, she shall never find out."
The Fire Qilin opened his mouth, but eventually, he did not say anything. He bowed his head quietly. "Yes, master."
However, he hid unspeakable worries in his heart...
At this moment, Helian Wei Wei was already at the auction's entrance. Looking around, she found the Little Seventh Prince's position.
The little one was eating a pork bun happily. If not for the red-eyed green-haired magical beast under his feet, no one would realize what had happened here.
As his standing position was hidden, and the auction was always bustling; no one noticed anything peculiar here.
Helian Wei Wei raised her brows and glanced at the weak and tired beast that had been defeated by the little one. "Where did this thing come from?"
"I don't know either." The little one was very angry as he recounted the incident. "What I am sure of is that he came to snatch my food! I had just begun eating when he pounced on me from behind! What an abomination!"
Helian Wei Wei knew it was useless to question this foodaholic. Little Seven's fighting skills were unparalleled though. She took another look at the magical beast on the floor and smiled. "Your Third Brother is upstairs; the mission has ended. Go look for him, but do not tell anyone about the appearance of this beast."
"I know." The little one kept his little face straight and fierce. "Those people thought my Third Aunt would definitely lose out so they followed that someone called Yun. They didn't even notice that the beasts have started appearing, such foolishness."
Helian Wei Wei ruffled his head. "Our little brother is a foodie, a smart foodie."
The little bald head's expression turned cold, he looked shy now. He coughed twice lightly and pretended to be mature. "Third Aunt, you should keep these things to yourself. Don't let anyone know my secret, I'm afraid it would attract more of my admirers."
Helian Wei Wei's lips twitched... Little Seven, you are too young to think about admirers.
"Go ahead, Third Aunt." The little bald head licked his fingers and looked serious. "I am going to look for Third Brother. I am going to ask him what we will be eating later."
Helian Wei Wei looked at the little one who still stumbled as he walked, his two little legs swinging back and forth while he mumbled about all kinds of food. She put her hand to her forehead and laughed, what a foodaholic through and through.
However, this Murong Hongtu seemed much more complicated than they thought.
The Battle Spirit Forces might not know yet, but Murong Hongtu had already been demonized.
Also... the most important thing was to clarify the reason why he wanted to destroy the peaceful Qi.
After taking care of Little Seven, Helian Wei Wei did not remain. She returned to report to the underground palace as fast as she could.
However, Whitey and Yuan Ming seemed a little too quiet...
Could it be that they were still affected by the resentment just now?
Helian Wei Wei thought about it and called out, "Yuan Xiaoming."
"Here." Yuan Ming's low voice appeared. It sounded deeper than its normal mischievous self.
Helian Wei Wei raised her eyebrows. "Are you still unwell?"
"No." Yuan Ming's lips curled as he revealed himself indistinctly. "Woman, where did you learn that spell you cast at the auction?"
Helian Wei Wei paused her footsteps and glanced back at him. "If I said that I have seen a similar spell somewhere, would you believe me?"
Yuan Ming stared at her for a bit and chuckled wickedly. "I believe you. I just can't believe I entered into a contract with an exorcist. No wonder those elders named you the Phoenix Girl."
"It was not me who was named the Phoenix Girl. It was Helian Jiao Er." Helian Wei Wei shrugged her shoulders.
Yuan Ming's thin lips broadened. "Woman, you misunderstood me. I was referring to the brilliancy of the exorcists. To ensure reincarnation, they led humanity to believe the legend of the Phoenix Girl's reign. In actual fact, the Phoenix Girl is merely a descendant of the exorcists."
"According to the prophecy of the ancient books, an exorcist's descendant would not reincarnate easily unless the world is facing chaos and the invasion of demons," Whitey spoke up too, his gaze was cold. "Now that the Eight Trigrams Exorcism Chart has reappeared, it means that someone is trying to destroy the Taichi Seal that has been used to suppress the demons. Someone is keen on releasing all the demons and spirits that are locked in the underworld. For hundreds and thousands of years, that Taichi Seal is the reason mankind could live in peace. If the seal is damaged, it would be similar to unlocking a portal for darkness to enter. The demons would be able to kill without restraint; for to them, men are nothing but the tastiest food ever..."
Helian Wei Wei caught the gist immediately. "So, do you mean everything the enemy is doing, including Murong Hongtu's intention to destroy the peaceful Qi, is to destroy the Taichi Seal?"
"It's greatly possible." Whitey nodded.
Helian Wei Wei squinted her eyes. "Looks like we have to find the dean and tell him everything we are aware of."
"Yes." Whitey retracted his body.
Helian Wei Wei was deep in thought as she trudged ahead. The lighting was bad once she went underground. Someone had lighted the oil lamps. The flickering of the faint candlelight in the depth of the tunnel made the atmosphere seem spooky and terrifying.
Helian Wei Wei frowned. Her footsteps were already gentle, but they were still loud in the narrow and windy tunnel. It made her feel uncomfortable, for it was as if something else was watching her.
However, this was the only route to the underground palace. Fortunately, the tunnel was not long. In a blink of an eye, Helian Wei Wei had arrived at the previous meeting point.
However, Yun Biluo and the rest were evidently not back yet.
Tu Sufeng was not here either.
Strange, did they not agree to meet at this place after the test?
"I didn't expect you to be the first to return." A rather dense voice appeared behind her.
Helian Wei Wei turned around and saw an instructor pacing over with a scroll in his hand. He sat on the sandalwood chair like Tu Sufeng did and poured tea for two. "Sit."
Helian Wei Wei sat down. She knew this symbolized that it would be a long conversation.
"Where are the rest?" The person raised his brows as he questioned.
"They must be in the midst of their investigation." Helian Wei Wei's tone was very light.
The instructor peeked a glance at her and seemed to be taking notes with his brush. "Your awareness of teamwork is lacking."
Helian Wei Wei knew, but she could not force to collaborate even if she wanted to.
"What have you found out?" The instructor spoke again. He was rating her as he questioned her.
Helian Wei Wei spotted the black marks on his neck. Her gaze paused, but she composed her thoughts swiftly. She maintained her relaxed composure as she described what happened at the auction, but she retained some details as usual. For example, she did not reveal her power or what Whitey had shared with her just now.
However, even then, it was enough to change the instructor's expression. "We just knew that Murong Hongtu may be illegally hunting magical creatures, I can't believe that he'd even..."
"It's surprisingly shocking." Helian Wei Wei's long sleeves swept the table as her finger fell on the cup's rim.
The instructor stopped the movements of his hands and took the cup by the side to drink from it. He was still digesting the news Helian Wei Wei brought to him.
"Do you see how he demonized with your own eyes?" Something seemed to have crossed his mind as he lifted his eyes all of a sudden.
Helian Wei Wei was still enjoying her tea. Upon hearing his question, she nodded. "But I think the word 'demonized' may be inappropriate. Murong Hongtu must have been possessed by a spirit."
The attitude of the person sitting opposite her turned cold when he heard that. He then stared at her with a deadly gaze. "Spirit possession? Do you even know what you are saying? As a new member of the Battle Spirit Forces, you should not be saying something so superstitious. How do you think I should report this?"
"But it is a fact." Helian Wei Wei crossed her legs calmly as she looked for the right words. "To be honest, I did not believe spirit possession was possible either. But after I saw the black shadow appearing out of Murong Hongtu's head, I came to believe it. He is definitely controlled by something. Think about it, if you believe in possession, why can't you accept the subject of spirit possession?"
The instructor squinted his eyes as he pondered upon Helian Wei Wei's words. "According to you, he was not Murong Hongtu even from the start?"
"That's highly possible." Helian Wei Wei's fingers glided on the teacup. "Moreover, the master he mentioned is worth investigating. Since this time Murong Hongtu is harming magical beasts illegally, I suspect that this 'master' who is acting the same way like him is likely to be possessed by a spirit too."
The instructor frowned. "Why do you think so?"
Helian Wei Wei lifted her cup and took a sip gently. "Simple, because this master would need an abundance of bodies."
However, she was still unsure of how Murong Hongtu came to be possessed...
"I underestimated your intelligence." The instructor chuckled and stood up. He gestured with his cup. "Tu Sufeng has an eye for talent. I see that his choice was right. You have won this test."
Helian Wei Wei smiled faintly as she accepted his praise. She took another sip of tea and replied, "Thank you."
However, she failed to see the instructor's strange and clouded gaze as she faced down to drink her tea...
The night was getting darker.
At this moment, even Yun Biluo who was outside the academy sensed that something was not right. After getting rid of the guards barehanded, only then did she know that the Third Prince had taken Murong Hongtu away.
"What should we do now? We have not completed our mission." Sweat beaded the foreheads of the other two young masters. They had been running to and fro but ended up in vain.
Yun Biluo thought for a second and came to a conclusion, "Our time is short, the involvement of the Third Prince this time was beyond our expectation, I'm sure that the dean didn't expect this as well. Since what's done is done, I guess we have no choice but to go back first."
"Go back empty-handed? How are we supposed to explain ourselves when we're back?"
Yun Biluo shot both of them a look. "Who says we are empty-handed? Murong Hongtu is not here for the auction, but to meet up with somebody. The people whom he met are not just any Tom, Dick or Harry but wealthy and reputable traders, not to mention they met up in secrecy, which means that they must be hiding something. As long as we reveal this to the board, then our mission will be considered complete."
"Oh yeah, why this didn't cross my mind!" That young master's eyes lit up, "Miss Yun, you're indeed a meticulous person. Currently, only the three of us know of this information, as for the rest, just forget about them, especially that Helian Wei Wei. There's nothing she could do about it, I bet she got no news at all and she will definitely be the last on the list!"
Smiling gracefully, Yun Biluo shifted her gaze to the darkening night before speaking at a slow pace, "Since everyone feels like this is a good idea, then let's head back now as our time is almost up."
Two of them had no objection for sure, but what they did not know was that the one who they thought would be the last, had already made her way to the Underground Palace.
However, she was caught in an unfavorable situation.
Flickers of candle flames were swaying in the middle of the hall.
The man sitting opposite to Helian Wei Wei placed his cup down, a trace of a hideous smile lingered at the corner of his mouth upon seeing Helian Wei Wei's empty cup. That kind of smile was spooky enough to send chills down one's spine.
Helian Wei Wei remained still, her eyebrows knitted together.
She heard him saying, "The thing is, even though you've won, you can't live to enjoy it."
Right after his voice sank in, Helian Wei Wei's fingers twitched for a moment and as her neck went weak, the tea in her cup was accidentally spilled over.
In an unhurried pace, the man put the cup in his hand down upon seeing this, "Are your hands and feet cold? Do you feel your head aching slightly? Well, do enjoy the poison inside the tea, my dear."
As he spoke, he packed his stuff and prepared to leave.
"Are you sure you're able to leave?" To his surprise, Helian Wei Wei still managed to lift her head up!
Helian Wei Wei continued, "Aren't you supposed to be the one having cold hands and feet along with a headache?"
The man narrowed his eyes abruptly, his trembling fingers curled into a ball as he glanced at Helian Wei Wei, who was supposed to be the victim in his original plan. Subconsciously, he looked at the teacups on the table.
Helian Wei Wei chuckled, "Thinking of poisoning me with just a cup of tea? Sorry to say that you have underestimated me."
"You..." He stretched his hands out, reaching for Helian Wei Wei's neck, but then an unbearable and intense pain radiating from his entrails struck him all of a sudden. This woman, she swapped the cups!
When on earth did that happened?
Why didn't he realize it at all?
Helian Wei Wei stood up and looked at him indifferently. "Your acting skills are incredible, but it was the dark spot on your neck that gave you away. That dark spot triggered my doubts as Murong Hongtu's hand has one on it as well. Thus, I suspected that whoever drank the blood of the mythological beast will have a dark spot on their body as if they have been marked. However, is the blood of the mythological beast really that good? So good that even the mentor of the Battle Spirit Forces falls for its temptation?"
"Hahaha." The man laughed as blood spurted from his mouth, his expression started to change, showing traces of being possessed, "You have no idea how desperate the elders are to gain immortality and furthermore, the blood can also be a source of unlimited energy. My intentions of doing so were only to make the Battle Spirit Forces stronger! As for you, you are nothing but a loser ever since young, your heart is only set on men, yet you have forgotten all about the Old Master's wishes. Instead of passing the Battle Spirit Forces to a person like you, it will be much better for me to lead this invincible force!"
Helian Wei Wei smiled, her tone was full of mockery, "Sounds pretty noble, but the truth is, you just want to own the entire Battle Spirit Forces, end of the story."
"So what? The capable can do more work." His eyes reddened, "I have been putting all my heart and soul into the Battle Spirit Forces. I am the one contributing to all the great achievements of the forces. It's all because of me that they are what they are today. So who the hell do you think you are?"
Helian Wei Wei parted her lips and said, "It's all because of you? As far as I know, the reason that the Battle Spirit Forces was able to maintain its state of peace for all these years was not because of you but was because of the dean who dealt with all the families. Apart from your excessive vanity, you couldn't cope with the pressure anymore, and this pushed you into being a double agent for the four influential families. I know the reason that you can't wait to get rid of me is not just because of the orders from the four influential families, but also due to your reluctance to pass the managing authority of the Battle Spirit Forces to someone else after holding it for years."
"You're right." His fingers were pressing on the table, supporting himself as he sneered, "Your dean is a capable man indeed, but unfortunately he is too blindly devoted to his job. All this while he intends to pass the entire Battle Spirit Forces to you just because he owes Old Master his life after he once saved him. Sigh, what is a silly little girl like you capable of?"
Helian Wei Wei's expression remained calm upon his doubts, but what she said next was infuriating, more than enough to drive someone mad, "And yet you lost to the silly little girl whom you have looked down upon. So can you see what an idiot you are?"
As expected, the man's face contorted with rage upon hearing what she said. He dragged his poisoned body and threw himself toward the direction of Helian Wei Wei.
Helian Wei Wei narrowed her eyes, preparing for the fight.
Bang!
The man was hit by a stick flying out of nowhere, sending him flying to the ground.
Helian Wei Wei looked back and saw Tu Sufeng walking toward them in his long shirt and green robes, his phoenix eyes glowing with malevolence.
"Why on earth are you here?" He vomited a mouthful of blood as he looked at Tu Sufeng in disbelief. He thought he had set Tu Sufeng up to leave town.
Tu Sufeng's aura tended to tense people up when he was not smiling. "After getting along for so many years, it seems like you don't understand me at all, but I understand you well. Think about it, why would I let you know that Helian Wei Wei holds the Military Seal? It was a test and you... you disappoint me."
"You're saying that you were here all this while and never left town!" His eyes were jerking, the realization started to sink in as dissatisfaction rushed through him. "Tu Sufeng, you tricked me, how dare you!"
Tu Sufeng ignored him and with a wave of his hand, he ordered his men to bring him away.
As he turned around, he met Helian Wei Wei's eyes, and a faint smile appeared on his thin lips. "I hope you won't blame me for testing your ability to react in a situation like this."
"At the same time, you could find out who the spy was." Helian Wei Wei raised her eyebrows slightly.
Tu Sufeng just smiled faintly and said nothing.
At that moment, Helian Wei Wei felt that the man standing in front of her was indeed the wisest person. What an incredible man!
He was indeed the uncle of His Highness.
Everyone in this entire family was tough to deal with.
But of course, excluding the cute Little Seventh Prince.
Tu Sufeng knew exactly what was on her mind, "I thought you've gotten used to this after being with Ah Jue for so long."
"Gotten used to what? Being tricked?" Helian Wei Wei finally smiled along with him.
Tu Sufeng glanced over the papers on the table, then made some alterations to the data on it and said, "I must say that your performance exceeds my expectations. Yup, you're right about my intentions to lure the spy out with your help. But from the moment you guys started sitting down, I had actually prepared to show myself out. Then, a while later you changed the cups... In such a short time, you actually managed to sense that something was not right with your opponent, yet you managed to remain calm and collected in the end, not to mention your ability to turn the tables on him. The current you are more than eligible to join the Battle Spirit Forces."
As he spoke, Tu Sufeng passed her the banknotes in his hand.
But this time, Helian Wei Wei did not wish for any reward, instead, she just lifted her gaze to look at Tu Sufeng. Her voice was crystal clear, "The previous me used to live an aimless life. And for those who oppose my participation in the Battle Spirit Forces, they have solid reasons to do so. But now since I am part of the forces, I guess I have the right to say something. I need help from the forces."
"Are you asking for a favor?" Tu Sufeng laughed.
Helian Wei Wei shook her head. Her bright eyes were as clear as jade with determination filled to the brim. "Nope, I'm executing my right as the heir of the He family."
There she was, standing in neither obsequious nor supercilious manner. Tu Sufeng looked at the teenage girl in front of him as if he was looking at the Old Master in his younger days, commanding and combating the enemies on the battlefield. He had everything under his control without any haste or hustle.
He dazed for a moment or two before parting his lips, "Executing your right as the heir of the He Family? What a good saying." With that, he paused, "Later on, somebody will lead you to a place, though I'm in charge of this operation regarding the Battle Spirit Forces' investigation, someone else is in charge of the force deployment."
"Who is that 'someone else'? " Helian Wei Wei raised her eyebrows.
Amidst a vague smile, Tu Sufeng gave her the answer, "The Hei Family."
Thus...
This led to the following scene.
The moment Helian Wei Wei entered the main compound of the Hei family, Second Master Hei who was busy climbing over the wall came into her sight.
Their eyes met and that was more than enough to lead the young servant who was following behind her to misunderstanding!
"Young master, how can you be so ignorant to Old Master's words and have a tryst with women here? It's fine if you're dating any ordinary woman, but now Miss Helian has become the Third Princess Consort. You... you have committed a crime that's enough to send you to the gallows!"
Heize frowned, "Listen to me first..."
"Young master!" The servant interrupted him abruptly, "Don't you try to deny it, I won't believe you anymore. I'm telling Old Master right now!"
As he finished speaking, the servant sprinted off and vanished before anyone could respond.
Heize thought to himself, what the f*ck is going on!
"Why are you here?" Heize leaped down from the wall directly, ignoring the iron chains tied to his hands, a strong aura radiated from him. The black pajamas robe was the only thing he was wearing right then. His collar was untidy, and the slight curve at the corner of his mouth complimented his handsome features. The way he lined his smile with a hint of mischief made him look rather gentle and suave, adding to his existing charms. If any women set their eyes upon such a man, and such a captivating smile, they would not be able to escape from this kind of temptation.
It was just that Helian Wei Wei felt that she was also wrongly accused, "Actually I came to see Old Master Hei."
"Why didn't you say so just now?" Heize moved his head closer to her, "Help me to get rid of the dead straws on my head first."
Helian Wei Wei could hardly refuse him and she was just about to lift her hands to do so.
However, she paused when she saw Old Master Hei in his elegant attire walking toward them. His face was gloomy and in his hand was a walking cane with the head of a dragon. His eyes carried a slight tinge of annoyance as he looked at Helian Wei Wei, but even so, his politeness was well kept, "What brings you here, my Third Princess Consort?"
Helian Wei Wei knew very well that Old Master Hei disliked her, yet she put on a smile, "Just catching up with old friends."
"Catching up?" Old Master Hei glanced at the bright moon in the sky, "The Third Princess Consort came to catch up with my grandson at such a late hour, does the Third Prince know about this?"
This was an obvious hint to remind Helian Wei Wei that she was married and her behavior was beyond decent.
Helian Wei Wei smiled, "He doesn't. But I'm not here for Heize, I'm looking for you actually, Old Master Hei."
"Looking for me?" Old Master Hei shot the young servant by his side an accusing look for not telling him the truth. He turned to look at Helian Wei Wei again and said, "Butler Zhang, please get things ready. Third Princess Consort and I have things to discuss in the study room."
"Yes, Master." Butler Zhang bowed to his order.
Heize wanted to follow him.
But a glance from Old Master Hei sent him rooted to the spot, "Add another iron chain for Young Master."
"Another one?" The handsome face of Heize darkened.
Helian Wei Wei gave him an unsympathetic smile before following Old Master Hei to his study room.
All the members in the Hei Family behaved elegantly and gracefully, a manner that was exclusive in a prominent family, which applied to all their guests regardless of who they were.
Old Master Hei sat on his wooden chair, blowing on the cup of tea passed by the servant as he uttered, "You came to me at this late hour, not to mention the people that came with you are the men of Tu Sufeng, I guess you're part of the Battle Spirit Forces now."
Helian Wei Wei acknowledged his assumption in a flat tone. She held a cup of tea in her hand, yet she had not even taken a sip, but she remained smiling.
There was a glimmer of admiration in Old Master Lee's eyes upon seeing her calmness, "The Wei Ze World that Little Ze and you own is not bad."
"The one in the north is doing well enough, but there's still plenty of space for improvements in terms of operation." Helian Wei Wei neither exaggerated nor belittled herself, "Old Master Hei is doing business as well, we can learn a lot more from you then since we are going to start marketing in the south soon."
Old Master Hei waved his hands, "Now the world belongs to young people like you all. Your late grandfather and I used to be like Little Ze and you – fearless, fighting against the enemies side by side."
"And that's why Heize and I can only be brothers instead of couples." Helian Wei Wei said, following his sentence.
Old Master Hei was stunned for a while before giving out a hearty laugh, "No wonder your grandfather used to praise that you're a smart girl ever since you were young. It is true indeed!"
"I still have a lot to learn." Helian Wei Wei's eyes were indifferent, yet a swirl of emotions was bottled up in her, "If I was really smart, my mother would not have died. I wouldn't have been chased out of the General's residence. Even the people in my family did not acknowledge me as one of them."