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 c.h.e.s.t.
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 succ.u.mb 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
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: …
Chapter 342 - Bathe For His Highness
"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.
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 m.a.t.u.r.e. "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."
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…
Chapter 343 - Wei Wei Won
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 d
eeper 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 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…
Chapter 344 - Wei Wei's Awesomeness
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, D.i.c.k 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."
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?"
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