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Moreover, this guy would probably toss away their letters after taking them, or even ignored the girls and walked past them.
As for another person, he had numerous girls around him. He was definitely easy to approach, but he could not offer a sense of security.
The newcomer was different. His easy-going moderation and elegance made it difficult for the teacher not to like him. Along with his light coughs from time to time, the girls all loved and pitied him.
Therefore, when it was time for a break, two or three girls who were straightforward gathered around him to get to know more about him.
Helian Wei Wei was listening to him. She had to admit that this youngest master in his family managed to phrase every sentence appropriately. He was absolutely smart.
Qing Zhan did not know the background of Jing Wushuang. However, seeing how Helian Wei Wei and the others were reacting, she naturally caught a glimpse of Jing Wushuang.
Her glance chilled Nangong Lie's eyes further.
Leaning his body, he put his arm on Baili Jia Jue's shoulder. " Why doesn't he remain at his City of Martial Practice? Why did he come here? To hook up with girls?"
"Your hand." Baili Jia Jue lowered his gaze, his voice as unaffected as ever. "You don't want it anymore?"
Nangong Lie's eyes bore slyness in them, "Ah Jue, as your brother, don't say I didn't remind you. This guy came here most probably for Helian Wei Wei. Lately, Wei Ze World has been getting too powerful, and he as the master from the City of Martial Practice definitely will grow cautious of it. It's odd, though, that Helian Wei Wei would actually speak up for him. From what she said, it seems like both of them encountered each other before. What can this mean? Cherishing each others' hearts because they are in the same field? "
Cherishing each others' hearts?
Upon hearing those four words, the corner of Baili Jia Jue's mouth twitched into a demonic cold that could hurt the eye, so strong that Nangong Lie gulped down his upcoming words.
Other students were still engrossed with the newcomer.
"Oh well, have you heard of it? The Superior Compound also has a newcomer. She looks just like a fairy, and I wonder whose young lady could it be. She is rather young, but her martial Qi value is really strong. She could light up the entire crystal ball, and even the dean praised her. What's more important is that she also knows how to create martial arts, and she has an exquisite weapon with her!"
"Someone like this really exists? Where is she from? I've never heard of anyone like her in the Capital!"
"I don't know either, but the news must be true. The teacher at Superior Compound said so himself..."
The news about newcomers made a fuss among students, but to Helian Wei Wei it was the most common thing. There were very few matters that could spike her interest. Moreover, her whole mind was thinking of how to find the Hidden Army, so she did not take notice of the news.
What really bothered her was the words whispered by Yuan Ming in her ears. "This girl is indeed interesting."
"Hmm?" As Helian Wei Wei lifted her eyes, she saw a young lady standing at the shop she frequented, seeming to be choosing books.
The point was, there were very few people who visited this place, except for Helian Wei Wei.
Normally, whenever there were outsiders, Old Man Huan would not show up himself, but today he sat in the yard securely with a cup of hot tea beside his hand.
Helian Wei Wei smiled and sauntered there.
The young lady smiled with elegance as she came across Helian Wei Wei. "What a coincidence."
"It indeed is." When Helian Wei Wei decided to be casual, generally no one could guesstimate her feelings.
The young lady tilted her head and watched Helian Wei Wei for a moment. Without saying more words, she turned her body back to continue choosing her books, but as she lowered her eyes, it turned icy cold...
Chapter 288 - She Could Not See Through Helian Wei Wei
Helian Wei Wei was not eager to talk to Huan Ming Xiang. She paced to the window and sat floppily on the chair. She was holding a book in her hands. Even the gesture of her flipping through the pages of the book seemed unhurried.
In any case, the most important rule for someone who was doing an important business was to stay calm.
But, someone like Helian Wei Wei was extremely rare.
Sure enough, it was not simple.
The girl put down the book in her hands. She was perfectly concealed amid the light and shades.
Huan Ming Xiang gave Helian Wei Wei an acknowledging gaze and said, "Luan Yan, come out. I told you before that she is very good at keeping secrets. When there is a presence of a third party, she will definitely not come to greet me."
Just right after Huan Ming Xiang finished his sentence, a green shadow flashed by and landed on the ground silently.
The girl walked forward and greeted him as an uncle.
Luan Yan raised his hand. His emotions were indistinguishable from his expression.
Just like Huan Ming Xiang, he was the leader of the Battle Spirit Forces. Every leader would have his own favorite entrant. Undoubtedly, this girl was the entrant that he valued the most.
"It seems that I've worried too much." Luan Yan retrieved his gaze from Helian Wei Wei, "She is more composed than I thought."
Huan Ming Xiang stroked his long white beard and said, "You will find out more about her strengths in the future."
Luan Yan did not respond, but said in an unvarying tone, "I heard that she does not have martial Qi yet."
"Ha, woman, here comes another person who looks down on you." Yuan Ming snickered.
Seemed to be not bothered at all, Helian Wei Wei yawned.
The eyes of Huan Ming Xiang lit up but his tone of voice turned cold, "But she won the martial Qi competition in the Capital. I guess you can't possibly unaware of that."
"Old Man Huan." Luan Yan threw a side glance at Huan Ming Xiang. "I didn't mean this in a bad way. If she is a student who has passed, she certainly has her own values. However, you also understand that the Battle Spirit Forces have always emphasized the speed and skill of stealth. She still has a lot of room for improvement in these aspects."
Upon listening to this statement, Helian Wei Wei's lips quirked.
She had never expected that one day her capability and skill to stealth would be doubted.
She joined the Tang Sect when she was seven years old. During her first lesson, she was personally guided by Young Master Tang of how to hide her true self from the others.
"Young master apparently has no confidence in me," Helian Wei Wei stood up, took a step forward with her long legs and walked toward Luan Yan slowly in a tip-toeing manner.
Luan Yan threw a glimpse at her, "It doesn't matter if I'm confident in you or not. The fact is that I don't know you well."
"Young Master, you're not my leader. Of course, you don't know me well." Helian Wei Wei opened her eyes slothfully. " However, you began to pick on my weaknesses right after we met. Are you being a little disrespectful to Old Man Huan?"
Luan Yan was stunned by her words. His expression changed before he turned around and said to Huan Ming Xiang, "Old Man Huan, I didn't mean it that way. But, the Battle Spirit Forces have never recruited someone without martial Qi. I am worried that she might not be able to catch up during the real battle."
"Those who have been selected will go through training for a period of time. Within this period, those who are not fit will be eliminated." Huan Ming Xiang gazed at Luan Yan casually. "There's nothing for you to worry about. You only have to manage your own candidate."
Upon listening to this, Luan Yan knew that he had gone overboard with his previous statement. Deep down, he did not appreciate Helian Wei Wei, but he could only wait until the end to find out who would be the last one standing.
Probably wanted to enliven the current atmosphere, the girl suddenly spoke with her clear and melodious voice, "I didn't expect you to join the Battle Spirit Forces as well. Is this part of pr
edestination?"
"Probably," Helian Wei Wei said lazily without much emotion.
Her words somewhat confused the girl.
Luan Yan furrowed his brows. "You guys have met before?"
The girl chuckled and explained, "Yeah, we met before. I bumped into this lady yesterday night just right after I arrived at the academy. I was fairly stunned when I saw her again here."
As she spoke, the girl turned to look at Helian Wei Wei, "My name is Yun Biluo. What's yours?"
"Helian Wei Wei." She was still smiling courteously.
The girl squinted her eyes. She, who was a death knight before, had encountered many types of people. But she had never met someone like Helian Wei Wei.
However, it did not matter.
She did not care what kind of person her opponent was.
As she knew that she would definitely be the ultimate winner.
Thinking about this, her lips curled upward. Her smile carried a unique sweetness and innocence of a girl.
Helian Wei Wei looked at her and played with the parts of martial practice on her hands.
Yuan Ming, on the other hand, was wearing a chilling grin.
Everything seemed to be so calm and peaceful.
The eyes of Shadow wavered when he received the news reported by Hei Zhu.
Miss Yun is in the White Academy too?
Shadow furrowed his thick eyebrows and his body briefly froze.
Other than Eunuch Sun, he was the only person who knew that His Highness was studying at the White Academy.
Initially, everything was at peace.
But now…
Even Miss Yun was here too.
This matter seemed to have become very difficult to deal with.
The Retired Emperor had always disliked Miss Yun.
At this time, Miss Yun's return would inevitably result in His Highness's biased judgment...
He could not comprehend the reason why Miss Yun appeared at the White Academy right after His Highness' wedding, but not anytime earlier or later.
He understood that Hei Zhu wanted him to send the message to His Highness.
But, he thought it was not the best time to do so.
"I should be the only person who knows about this," Shadow looked at Hei Zhu without any emotions, "Keep it from anyone else. "
Hei Zhu laughed, "I understand that the Retired Emperor has always disliked my Elder Sister. I'm certain that he is not happy to see Elder Sister's return. I used to think that Elder Sister would be gone forever, but unexpectedly, she merely went to another place. When the Retired Emperor forbade the relationship between His Highness and Elder Sister, His Highness was sorrowful for a very long time. Now that my Elder Sister is finally back, both of them can finally get back together. Of course, I will not reveal the news of my sister's return to anyone else. There are many ears in the White Academy. If the news accidentally goes to the Retired Emperor, I'll be the culprit who hurts my Elder Sister."
"Regarding the issue that year," Shadow paused, "We didn't know what exactly happened. The Retired Emperor might have his reasons for doing that. Also, about what happened next... Hei Zhu, let me repeat it for one last time. His Highness personally agreed to marry the Princess Consort so it's better for us, the servants, to keep our opinions to ourselves."
Servants? Ha! Hei Zhu sneered. She had had enough of the title. Her Elder Sister had promised to keep her a place in the palace once she became the Third Princess Consort.
She was envious of her Elder Sister's talent. In her opinion, only a lady like her Elder Sister deserved to serve His Highness. Therefore, she never had the audacity to have any wishful d.e.s.i.r.es.
That hideous woman was just lucky to be acknowledged by the Retired Emperor.
Otherwise, His Highness would never agree to marry her.
Now she could only wait for Shadow to bring the news to His Highness. Then, she would be happy to watch the hideous woman as she suffered from her consequences.
Chapter 289 - Sacrificing Helian Wei Wei
At night, the moon was bright and strong wind blew. Yet, it did not disturb the man in green and white robes who was leaning lazily against the soft couch.
Shadow stood in the corner, hesitating to approach.
Baili Jia Jue did not even bother to raise his head but continued to read the scroll in his hands. "Anything?"
Shadow lowered his gaze, killed his initial words and changed his sentence on the spot, "There's nothing important. I only wonder if I should close the door as it's getting dark outside."
His Highness had never done this before, leaving the door open deliberately as if he was waiting for someone.
"There's not necessary."
Shadow lowered his head and replied, "Yes."
Baili Jia Jue's gaze landed nonchalantly on him, "What were you discussing with Hei Zhu just now?"
Shadow's body stiffened and replied, "We were talking about the latest updates on the investigation."
Baili Jia Jue laughed icily, devoid of any warmth. Carrying a domineering aura that was found only on a reigner, he said, "Who allowed you to retain Hei Zhu? Huh?"
A single "huh" sent a chill down Shadow's spine. Unusually, he panicked and responded, "Your Highness, they are all your loyal followers. Only because of a sentence, you want to…"
"A sentence?" Baili Jia Jue stood up. He seemed relaxed yet extremely intimidating, "Have I been lenient for too long? To the extent that even you have forgotten the consequence one should bear for upsetting me?"
Shadow did not have the audacity to utter another word. A loud thud resonated as both his knees hit the ground. He knelt down with his entire forehead covered in cold sweat.
Baili Jia Jue's eyes slowly swept past Shadow as he said, "Since you have been serving me for the past decade, I will let this slide. But if this happens again, I will handle it personally."
"Yes!" Shadow stammered.
Baili Jia Jue toyed with the blade jade ring on his thumb, "There's another thing. Helian Wei Wei might be a prey, but she is mine nonetheless. All the gossips are going on in the palace now, yet you are doing nothing about it. Are you trying to challenge my patience?"
"I'm sorry! This humble servant failed to carry out his duty!" Shadow's face turned pale, "I'll promptly handle the issue!"
Baili Jia Jue said in an unvarying tone, "Avoid excessive violence. Regardless of what they have said, you only have to cut off their tongues."
Cut off their tongues...
As Bai Mei was eavesdropping, her fingers trembled. She was frightened like never before. For all these years, His Highness had always granted them sufficient freedom to do according to their own wishes. His Highness had never once acted like today.
Never had she expected that His Highness would stand up for Helian Wei Wei.
Is this certainly because of the Retired Emperor?
But, who else in this world can force His Highness to do something out of his own will?
For many years, she had not seen His Highness in rage. He resembled a God who was overlooking the earth above the clouds. He carried little emotions and was always composed.
Perturbed, Bai Mei raised her head and inadvertently locked eyes with Shadow. There was a message in his gaze.
In spite of his long-established loyalty to His Highness, he was not allowed to interrupt in the prince's matter.
Bai Mei reckoned that it was time for her to discuss the issue with Hei Zhu...
There was always a unique way of communication between the death knights.
After receiving her task, the first thing Bai Mei did was to meet up with Hei Zhu.
Upon seeing her, Hei Zhu was pleasantly surprised, "Why are you here at the White Academy?"
"That's not important, Hei Zhu. No matter what your plan is now, it's better for you to put a stop to it." Bai Mei's expression was solemn, "You should quickly carry out your mission instead of recklessly coming to the White Academy."
Hei Zhu threw a glimpse at Bai Mei, "W
hat's wrong? Why are you telling this to me all of a sudden?"
Bai Mei muffled her voice, "His Highness has given an order. Anyone who speaks about the Princess Consort behind her back will have their tongues removed."
"Remove the tongue?" Hei Zhu was dumbfounded as she muttered under her breath, "Why? Why would His Highness give such an order?"
Bai Mei stared at Hei Zhu and heaved a long sigh, "Hei Zhu, some of the things will never belong to you. His Highness will never fall for you. Even without Helian Wei Wei, someone else will be his Princess Consort."
"I- I don't understand what you're talking about." Hei Zhu's usually vibrant expression changed abruptly as though she had activated her defense mechanism.
Bai Mei looked at her with an earnest gaze, "You know that we're not the one to decide if Helian Wei Wei is a good match for His Highness. But, at this point, His Highness is willing to punish anyone for her. If you don't wake up now, it'll be your turn sooner or later."
"Huh? You're saying that His Highness is willing to sacrifice my life for a pawn?" Hei Zhu giggled as if she had heard a ridiculous joke."Bai Mei, you're the one who doesn't understand. His Highness only married that hideous hag because of the Retired Emperor, right? If His Highness truly cares about Helian Wei Wei, why was he conspicuously protective over her during the marriage ceremony? We know His Highness better than anyone else. Back then, to protect sister, His Highness had never revealed his feelings to anyone. He said it personally, that to be a true death knight, one has to be able to conceal his or her feelings. All of the reigners understand the importance of hiding what they cherish and present only what they care about the least. Don't you think that Helian Wei Wei is nothing more than just a puppet for His Highness?"
Bai Mei furrowed her brows."You're right. I agree with what you said. But, it's not necessary for His Highness to go through so much trouble for a puppet."
"Of course it's necessary, because…" Hei Zhu raised her head and gazed up with her sparkling eyes, "Elder Sister is still alive and has returned. Based on His Highness' intelligence, he might already have found out about the truth of Elder Sister's well-being. However, as things are still uncertain, the four influential families, Empress Murong and even the Retired Emperor are constantly watching him. In order to ensure Elder Sister can return safely, he made the decision to marry a woman with no power and noble background as his Third Princess Consort, and Helian Wei Wei is the best candidate."