Suddenly, everyone thought of the same sentence.
Features beautiful as jade, peerless in the world!
"It's those two nobles!"
"Having features that handsome, up close they're even more attractive!"
The ladies' gazes got even more heated at the two silhouettes walking in, so passionate that it made the teacher up front so angry his face was turning green.
"Silence, silence!" Silver haired and white bearded, with one of his hands behind his back and his other one slamming the ruler against his table, the teacher blowed at his beard and his eyes sent warning glances across the room.
Nangong Lie seemed to be used to all the stares as his elegant eyes scanned over the whole Ancestral Hall. When his eyes meet the ladies', he winked and all the ladies shyly looked down, the tips of their ears red and their palm sweating, wanting to look up but not daring to.
As for Baili Jia Jue, he was very calm and unmoved, his fingers playing with his thumb ring. His heated gaze finally stopped at the Hall's most hidden corner.
His eyes showed no interest, almost colourless, like a beautiful yet penetrating and ice-cold sharp black gem, making people's heart tremble in fear.
This kind of Baili Jia Jue fitted the description from old stories of demonic princes ; elegant, cold, charming and arrogant.
Naturally, Helian Wei Wei had heard the commotion, but because she was sleepy, she didn't bother to open her eyes. No matter who came anyway, it wouldn't concern her. However, she somehow felt chills running through her back.
Hmm?
It was probably due to the posture.
She'll just have to change to a different posture.
Helian Wei Wei put the book up and, feeling much better, she continued to sleep!
"Alright, you two can go sit at the back first, we'll change seats another day." The teacher finally calmed down the excited atmosphere in the room and told them, frowning. The truth was that he didn't actually want to take care of the new students of this Institute. The worst students in the entire White Academy were all gathered here. If the principal hadn't said that he ( the principal ) would be the courtyard's Headmaster and hadn't given him the title of Vice-Headmaster, he wouldn't even step a foot in here even if it killed him.
Until now, he still couldn't understand why the principal had agreed to become this courtyard's Headmaster?
Was it because it was so bad that no one wanted it so the principal took the position?
The teacher was right. Tusu Feng became the Headmaster because the condition here was so bad no one wanted to take over.
However, there was another reason, and no one would be able to guess it.
And that's because the moment these two people walked into the inferior courtyard, no matter what it was – be it status or ability- they were both extraordinary compared to normal young people!
"No need to change, sitting at the back is perfect." Baili Jia Jue slowly said, his low baritone emitting a mysterious fantasy.
The teacher didn't know about the grudge between him and Helian Wei Wei and he also didn't know that his arrangement played perfectly in Baili Jia Jue's favor. He only acted as a good kid and nodded contently.
Finally Helian Wei Wei was aware something was wrong as she frowned. She suddenly heard a licentious and evil-filled charming voice from behind her, "Ah Jue, this little kitten is odd. Even though there's no Qi in her body, she was able to take down numerous rank three cultivators in a blink of an eye. No wonder you always suffer by her…"
"Shut up."
Two simple words, with no emotion.
Yet his deep and icy timbre was like a bucket of cold water, making Helian Wei Wei feel a chill from her ears to the tip of her toes and back again until even her scalp felt numb and her back all tense.
Her sharp instincts were telling her not to turn around, to never turn around. But a human's natural reaction couldn't be avoided and before she knew it, her gaze was already turning toward where the voice originated from….
The unconventional and unruly man before her only stood there, the corners of his lips forming a teasing smile as if he was looking at a small animal.
As for the man who was said to had been taken advantage of by her, he was wearing clothes today. A white fur coat was thrown on his slender body, making his features even more attractive, like a celestial being from ancient times. Behind his cold asceticism, he emitted a suffocating aura as his lips slowly curved into a smirk. With a glance, you could tell that this man possessed evil traits. Just his devilish smile could make a crowd of young girls' hearts beat faster – like a deer thumping around, like a moth flying towards fire – pure and reckless.
Circled by these two men before and behind her with no space in between, Helian Wei Wei obviously didn't think that this was just a coincidence.
They had clearly come to block her. The unfavorable situation oddly made her heart tremble like a winter storm.
Chapter 30 - The Games Begin
It would not be wise to escape.
Helian Wei Wei leaned backwards, looking languidly at Baili Jia Jue, as calm as ever.
Baili Jia Jue raised his eyebrows. He yanked off his fur robe and lowered his head, allowing others to see his white skin and strong muscles, which were perfectly beautiful and flawless, attracting the bedazzled gazes of everyone.
Wei Wei now recognized that the robe dr.a.p.ed on his shoulders was the one she lost last night!
He really was a psychopath. How much did he hate her, that he didn't even let her robe off!
Moreover … …
Didn't they all say that people in the ancient dynasties were more reserved in their actions?
This guy even took off his clothes in public, so why didn't the teacher speak up to control the situation?
Teacher: … …
The teacher was already stunned when a certain Highness boldly made his move!
Pa!
Baili Jia Jue causally tossed the robe in his hand, causing it to land by the side of Wei Wei's low table. After that, he slowly, slowly lowered his body, two hands propped on top of the table, his deep eyes looked straight at Helian Wei Wei, and eerily laughed, "Don't tell me, you lost your memory again."
"If I say I lost my memory, would you believe it?" Wei Wei cast a glance at the robe under his foot, thin lips slightly curved, "Didn't think His Excellency would like my robe that much."
From the side, Nangong Lie heard and burst into laughter, "Ah Jue, ha ha, come listen to what she's saying. She said you like her!"
Wei Wei: … …
Just where did this fox-like man come from? Can he not laugh in such an exaggerated way by her ears?
Also, was he daydreaming?
She was clearly talking about her clothes, not her!
"You can shut your mouth now." Baili Jia Jue faced Nangong Lie and emotionlessly said. When he turned his head around again, he directly raised his hand and grasped Wei Wei's chin, his face coming dangerously close to hers, "Tell me, how should I let you die?"
Wei Wei suggested, "How about we talk it over nicely and settle everything peacefully. I'm a person who doesn't like to fight and kill much."
Everybody: " … …" [Who had just finished beating up a bunch of guys to a pulp! Who!]
"Oh?" Baili Jia Jue lifted his eyebrows and put on a face as though he was very interested in listening to her continue.
Wei Wei's mind was lucid, "Accidentally kissing you was my mistake, but didn't I already compensate you? As for last night, I really didn't know that there would be someone inside."
"Compensate?" Baili JIa Jue looked at her for a moment and slowly narrowed his eyes, bewitching eyes condensed with iciness by several degrees.
Wei Wei thought to herself that it couldn't be. Did this guy forget that she already gave him twenty taels of "hush money"?
Or did he think it wasn't enough for him to use? He probably hasn't purchased a silver-colored robe yet, right?
"I can give you more money.
" Wei Wei's expression didn't change in the slightest, as calm as before. Even in this kind of situation, she still maintained a shallow smile that could even face death calmly. Except for her pair of slightly moist eyes, she appeared carefree in all other aspects.
Baili Jia Jue seemed to really like this expression of hers. He stretched out his palm to support his side, lowered his head and laughed delightedly in appreciation, his dazzling eyes slightly raised.
How interesting. The owner of Ghost Palace, the one whose strength can shake the entire capital, was actually given an asking price by a girl?
Listening from the side, Nangong Lie had long since become befuddled, so dumbfounded that he didn't know what kind of reaction he should have.
This guy who since little was obsessively clean, had never allowed people to approach within three feet of him.
Three years ago, General Hu's daughter counted on her father's high rank and strong influence within the government and surprisingly, during a dance at a banquet, boldly placed her hand on his body.
At that time, he demanded Miss Hu's hand to be cut off. In order to seek mercy and forgiveness, General Hu apologized for half a day, finally allowing that matter to be dropped.
From that day on, no one had dared to challenge his authority.
Currently, this 'little kitten' not only kissed him, but … … but even set an opening bid for him!
It's over, it's over. She really will die for sure this time!
Nangong Lie nervously looked over at the two people facing each other, gulped and swallowed his saliva.
After maintaining her sitting posture for a long time, Wei Wei started to become sluggish and lazily leaned back. She continued, "The matter of seeing you yesterday, I can also compensate you for it."
"Compensate again?" Baili Jia Jue's eyelids raised a bit, ink black hair flowing in the wind, the contemplation in his eyes became more intense.
Wei Wei nodded her head and calmly looked at him, "I was too reckless in these two matters. The price will be up to you to set, I can agree to anything as long as it's not too unreasonable."
After Baili Jia Jue heard that, the smile on the ends of his lips grew even more beautiful, "From the sound of it, this deal seems to be not bad."
Very good, Wei Wei smiled lightly, it seemed she met a wise man who understood the times.
"However … …" Baili Jia Jue suddenly lowered his body, voice so sweet flowers would bloom, "My price is actually very high, are you sure you can afford it?"
No, no way! Nangong Lie turned into stone once again. He became more and more certain that there was something wrong with his hearing!
The Dragon War Empire's dignified Third Prince actually wanted to sell himself?
Oh my God, he must be mistaken somehow!
Did Ah Jue leave the house without taking his medicine this morning?
(**translator's note: this is an expression which refers to someone who is behaving abnormally. Baili Jia Jue is probably not taking any medicine … … should he?)
Deciding for himself like this, Royal Grandfather probably would not agree to it!
Wei Wei turned her lips down, her words cold and clear, yet still polite, "I stated it very clearly just now. As long as it's not overly unreasonable, I will agree to it, but this doesn't mean that you can randomly name any price."
After speaking, Wei Wei apparently thought of something. She pulled out a banknote from the pocket by her bosom and placed it in his hand, "I'll first give you this much, enough to buy a student's hat, the rest I'll give you later."
It turned out that Wei Wei really thought that Baili Jia Jue and company were like her, new students who had to depend on themselves to make money.
But you really couldn't blame Wei Wei for having such a misconception.
Originally, White Academy's regulation required the students to properly bring several sorts of necessities, and the ones who weren't able to bring them were usually the ones who were not loved at home, such as the daughter or son of a concubine.
These people usually were assigned to the Inferior Compound. They had all recently reported to the teacher, so they were no longer unrecognized at White Academy. Moreover, Wei Wei herself was also a member among them.
In addition, Nangong Lie and Baili Jia Jue, for the sake of hiding their identities, purposefully used rather crude fabrics to cover up the affluent aura radiating from their bodies.
Therefore, Wei Wei naturally also considered Baili Jia Jue and company to be in the same situation as her, and started to question whether what she'd done was too overbearing, so she wanted to use money to compensate them.
Nangong Lie opened his pair of eyes completely wide and extended his finger to point at himself, "We seem like … …".
"Good." Baili Jia Jue laughed forcefully and interrupted the words that Nangong Lie was going to say.
Nangong Lie abruptly turned his head and stared at him with disbelief, how was this good? One of them was a prince, the other a priest. In what way were they like impoverished students who couldn't afford to buy a student's hat?
Chapter 31 - The Mood Thickens
Baili Jia Jue met his gaze and slightly narrowed his eyes, his pair of pupils filled with a sense of warning.
Nangong Lie f.o.r.c.i.b.l.y choked his words back down, his body trembling and covered in goosebumps, as he looked back at him with innocent eyes.
A certain Highness, who had become addicted to acting as a pauper, languidly raised his shapely eyes as his finger brushed over Helian Wei Wei's lips demonically and recklessly said, "If the compensation is satisfactory, I will naturally provide you with other services."
Other services!?
After the surrounding young girls from distinguished families heard these words that alluded to unrestrained behaviors, their entire bodies felt as if they were standing on top of a stove and being roasted by fire, both cheeks red and boiling.
The Teacher was so angry that he couldn't talk properly, huffing as he beat on his own c.h.e.s.t, "You, you guys!"
Wei Wei indicated that she was very innocent. She merely wanted the other person to stop acting like an evil ghost, chasing after her to kill, and totally did not have any intention of having him repay her using his body. What was going on with this fluttering atmosphere that blatantly resembled a brothel?
"Separate! Quickly separate!" The Teacher took a ruler and frantically slapped it against the wood table, "What kind of place do you guys think this is? This is a proper place for learning! Not a red light district, yet you publicly defiled the sanctity. You, you, and you, too!" The Teacher's finger was quivering as he pointed at Nangong Lie, Baili Jia Jue, as well as Helian Wei Wei, and roared in anger, "Get out of here! Face the wall and think about your mistakes in silence!"
Right at this time, the sound of a clear and gentle laughter resonated from outside the room. It was Tusu Feng.
"Principal!" The Teacher immediately straightened his back.
Baili Jia Jue's eyes lowered and once again resumed his previous detached and cold expression.
Wei Wei creased her slender eyebrows. Was she mistaken? Why did she feel that the gaze the Principal of the academy gave her was especially meaningful?
"It looks like during the time I wasn't here, you guys have already begun to make some preliminary exchanges." Tusu Feng looked around in all four directions, then fixed his eyes upon those three people, not only without accusation, but rather in a satisfied manner with his lips curved upwards, "Seeing everyone mutually being so happy and loving, this Master feels very gratified."
Having heard these words, the ends of everybody's mouth twitched. Principal, how did they appear in your eyes as being mutually happy and loving, this was clearly mutual resentment to the point of murder!
Tusu Feng laughed as before and discreetly swept his line of vision past Wei Wei.
Interesting, interesting, that ice mountain nephew of his was unexpectedly able to tolerate this little girl and even allowed her to live!
Hmm, not simple. Maybe he should carefully investigate this little girl's background. Who knows, something interesting could happen.
Appearing as if he'd seen an interesting program, the ends of Tusu Feng's lips lightly lifted up. After that, he placed his left hand over his right hand and clapped a couple of times, "Alright, everybody line up now."
"What are we doing?" Ever since Tusu Feng arrived, Nangong Lie acted a bit more serious, except his impish manner of speech still hadn't been corrected.
Standing next to Tusu Feng, Little Bald Head fiercely glared at him, then kicked him flying with one foot!
"Bai…" cough, "you!" Nangong Lie shouted and made a fuss after he jumped back up. But having thought of something, the name on the tip of his tongue quickly changed to the word 'you'.
Little Bald Head's face froze, ate a mouthful of the meat bun in his hand and adorably warned, "Question the Principal, die!"
The more Wei Wei looked, the more she felt that Little Bald Head was too cute. She really wanted to reach out and pinch him.
It's too bad that Little Bald Head was always on guard. Apparently, apart from the Principal, he would be extremely callous and overbearing towards anyone else who attempted to approach him with a motive.
Why did she think he bore a small resemblance to that person?
Wei Wei turned towards Baili Jia Jue's direction and took a look. The more she looked, the more the two people seemed to look like each other a little.
After carefully counting the years though, she felt that it was highly improbable.
Even though the guy's mannerisms were imposing, he was still only a seventeen or eighteen years old youth. Even if he m.a.t.u.r.ed early, he still couldn't have produced a five or six year old brat.
However, what made Wei Wei notice the most was Tusu Feng's attitude. The Principal appeared gentle and harmless, lightly laughing from the beginning to end, as if no matter what happened anywhere, he could still be composed and at ease.
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