The Anarchic Consort c1-1376

by Warring Young Seven

  At night, there was a faintly visible shadow tumbling around on the sparkling lake. The waves made by its movements were affecting the aquatic plants too.

  Fire Qilin carried Helian Wei Wei and Baili Jia Jue on its back while walking steadily toward the dark shadow and shouted in a deep voice, "Green Dragon!'

  The dark shadow traveled back swiftly and flew out from the lake into the misty air. It paused in the air and looked down at the visitors with an arrogant gaze. A glimpse of light flash across its eyes, "It's you? What are you doing here?"

  It disappeared during the war back then.

  Green Dragon had always thought that Fire Qilin had betrayed their Master, which was why it was not showing good manners toward Fire Qilin.

  It looked cruel and fierce right then, "I don't care why you're here, but since you're here to seek for death, I shall fulfill your wish then!"

  Helian Wei Wei stopped it immediately with a calm voice, "Green Dragon, haven't you been waiting for your master all this time? Well, he's here now, so how can you not recognize him?"

  "Master?" Green Dragon's pupils went large and trembled vigorously. Its long white beard started to wave slightly as it stared at the man in black who was in Helian Wei Wei's arms.

  He had an indescribable figure and beautiful facial features even with his eyes closed. He was so perfect that even the stars could not be compared to him.

  Green Dragon had almost forgotten to breathe, and its voice was shivering too, "It's Master, he really is our master! But what happened to him?" It turned and stared at Fire Qilin, "What happened to Master? How did he get the residue of the Buddha light around his body?"

  Fire Qilin steadied its voice, "It's a long story. Now, Master has lost his soul partially and might turn into a fallen angel once again. We must gather all his soul fragments as soon as possible."

  "You knew that Master was still alive." Green Dragon brushed its beard while listening to Fire Qilin.

  Fire Qilin admitted, "When Master was betrayed, I knew that something was wrong. When I noticed the Divine Exorcism Seal had came down to the human realm, I started searching for Master's rebirth clues and did not appear in the palace back then. All I knew afterward was that you were trapped in the Green Dragon Lake and Sky-swallowing Beast had gone missing."

  "Sky-swallowing Beast is dead." Green Dragon lowered its gaze and took a quick glance at Baili Jia Jue, "As you know, we have seen the Sky-swallowing Beast in its beast form only. It was always staying by Master's side since Master would always brought it along wherever he goes. However, when Master went missing and the Buddha asked it to take refuge in the Buddha, it refused. It then caused trouble everywhere and thus was beaten by 3,000 beams of Buddha Lights for 10 days continuously. In the end, it could not cope with it any longer and turned into ashes."

  Fire Qilin closed its eyes while shaking its head slightly, "No, my instinct tells me that Sky-swallowing Beast is still alive. When Master vanquished Sky-swallowing Beast, he gave his own blood to it. So as long as Master is still alive, the Sky-swallowing Beast will be alive too. We must try to recover Master as soon as possible!"

  "What should I do?"

  According to the historical records, Green Dragon belonged to the water element and Fire Qilin belonged to the fire element. Therefore, both of them would not get along well.

  Once they meet, they would fight each other to death.

  However, there was something others did not know.

  They could work together better than any other beasts just for the sake of their Master.

  Especially this pair of ancient mythical beasts, Green Dragon and Fire Qilin.

  "I'll be responsible for the surroundings while you keep an eye on the lake." Fire Qilin lifted its gaze and looked toward the dawn sky, "Everything will be fine during the day, but surely there will be a lot of demons coming out from the crack once the sun descended. I'll try my best to conceal Master's presence, but you should know how attractive his blood is. So, I can only conceal for at most 30 days. After that, the demons will be able to detect the location Master's body. By the time, we'll have to fight against them. You will be responsible to look after the Princess Consort and Master's bodies. Whatever happens, don't ever leave the lake. Despite the demons, you have to beware of an exorcist from the capital too. Don't ever be affected by his resentment magic."

  Green Dragon's gaze deepened, "I got it, don't worry. Even if I turn into an evil dragon, I will not anyone to get a chance to harm Master too."

  "The Princess Consort too." Fire Qilin smiled, "She is our mistress."

  This was the first time that Fire Qilin acknowledged Helian Wei Wei in front of her.

  Besides… it was impossible to find another person who was willing to suffer 32 Buddha Lights in Master's place and cut her own wrist just to feed her blood to Master.

  Fire Qilin lifted its gaze and bowed to Helian Wei Wei as a symbol of gratitude. It was so respectful that Green Dragon looked toward Helian Wei Wei once again.

  Previously when Helian Wei Wei freed it from its chains, Green Dragon had felt that she was different from the other humans. After listening to what Fire Qilin said just now, it was even more surprised.

  Because it never thought that its Master who was not interested in any woman would ever make any woman as their real mistress.

  However, since Fire Qilin had already said that, she must be extraordinary to Master...

  "Alright, it's getting late." Helian Wei Wei interrupted Green Dragon's thoughts. She touched the side of Baili Jia Jue's perfect face and bent down slightly to kiss him on his pale lips. After that, she stood up and said, "Let's start now, Qilin. Send me to where he is."

  Chapter 577 - Helian Wei Wei Has Come

  "Okay." Fire Qilin nodded as it stamped its massive claws against the ground, sending the clouds billowing. Complicated markings started to appear around Baili Jia Jue and Helian Wei Wei, and those markings took the shape of a pentagon star with Helian Wei Wei standing right in the middle of it.

  As dawn broke, the first slither of early light peeked over the skyline and struck on Helian Wei Wei. The light converged at a speed which was clearly visible even to the n.a.k.e.d eye. It had Helian Wei Wei wrapped within it like a cocoon before losing its glow and warmth gradually.

  Only God knew how many hours had slipped by the time Helian Wei Wei opened her eyes abruptly.

  The scene before her had changed completely, and she felt nothing but harsh and piercing cold.

  Ordinary was the last thing Helian Wei Wei had expected from the place that she was heading to. But she had never seen anything like this before, especially when she and another two young girls were being held in the mouth of a magical beast right now!

  That is a truly unpleasant feeling.

  Echoes of gusting wind drummed in her ears as they surged through the plunges and spikes.

  Just as Helian Wei Wei was trying to figure her way out, the young girl beside her curled her lips in disgust and said, "His Highness hates timid humans the most. I have no idea why the hell the birds picked you up halfway. You're just slightly fairer, that's it."

  Helian Wei Wei kept her mouth shut. Keeping absolute silence had always been her way of tackling any unfamiliar situation.

  Moreover, she came with a specific intention this time.

  "Mind your words, Xiao Kui." Another young girl tugged at her sleeve. With her little face lifted up and facing Helian Wei Wei, she asked, "You don't look like one of us from the Exorcist Temple. Where are you from? Why are you beside the altar?"

  Helian Wei Wei spoke in a flat tone, "I don't remember. It turned out like this when I woke up."

  "You must have knocked your head when you fell down the mountain." The young girl in purple looked at her with mercy in her eyes.

  Pressing her forehead unhurriedly, Helian Wei Wei shook her head for a while and said, "I guess so."

  "What a pity." The young girl in purple expressed her sympathy as if she could not bear it, "No worrie
s, I will take care of you once we reach the Pandemonium."

  For a second Helian Wei Wei's fingers jerked. Pandemonium?

  "Sister Ni, why don't just let her be?" The young girl in pink lifted her chin with a scornful expression across her pretty face. "It is His Highness who asks you to come over this time. This woman just came out of nowhere, she is just a nobody!"

  The young girl in purple shot her a warning look. "Xiao Kui, since His Highness is looking for me this time, that's why I can't let others get into trouble. You know well about his hidden ruthlessness. As graceful as he may look like most of the time, nobody knows what he will do in the next second."

  "But he treats you differently, Sister Ni." Xiao Kui's eyes flashed with a tinge of envy, "He really treats you well."

  The young girl in purple stretched her soft lips into a faint smile at first, but obscure shades of dejection seemed to be lingering on her face.

  According to what Fire Qilin mentioned, it would send her to where Baili Jia Jue was located.

  And since she ended up here, was she going to meet Baili Jia Jue soon if she just followed their plan?

  Casting her eyes into the distance, Helian Wei Wei decided to wait for a little bit longer.

  Amid the heavy mist were myriad of high-rise rooftops hidden behind the dark clouds sprawling across the sky. It was a prosperous yet gloomy view.

  And there it was, a massive holy palace standing tall at the foot of a volcano, meandering all the way down to the Solo River. The entire place was beyond the reach of sunlight due to the heavy fog.

  Helian Wei Wei could hardly have a clear view of the whole building. What came into her sight was a sea of blooming flowers, flaring like fire across the dark black river that merged into a breathtaking scene.

  Furthermore, there were some souls who were unable to go for ascension, hence they were drifting on the river like the rising clouds. At that moment, Helian Wei Wei could not take her eyes off this spectacular phenomenon for she was totally in awe.

  Xiao Kui gave a scornful laugh upon seeing this, "Look, Sister Ni, she is such a rube! She hasn't even seen the Styx River before."

  The Styx River? Helian Wei Wei narrowed her eyes dangerously. Those eyes were deep, like a fathomless old well. She had read about it from an old book before.

  People used to say that it was a symbol of misfortune and despair.

  Nevertheless, this never hindered people from yearning for it.

  The place with the most souls was where it grew. Indistinct singing could be heard as the breeze blew.

  Those were the singing of the mermaids sleeping under the riverbed, summoning the souls.

  These mermaids were not as beautiful as one may think.

  Of course, they were indeed extremely charming creatures with the most crystal clear voice and purest features in the world.

  One could hardly reject their pleas when they looked into one's eyes.

  However once that person agrees, they would reveal their razor sharp teeth and drag them into the deepest part of the water in the blink of an eye. They would be ripped apart and every piece of them would be their feast.

  The list of the myths regarding the Styx River were endless.

  Clearly, this is not hell…

  Since it's not hell, this place must be the devildom with absolute freedom!

  She actually came to the devildom!

  Helian Wei Wei was trying hard to resist the urge of putting her hand to her forehead. A beam of light sparked across her long, narrow phoenix eyes upon looking at the approaching great hall.

  The Pandemonium was well-illuminated with lights and it shone bright like a diamond.

  Despite its magnificence, it could never be in the shower of sunlight.

  All these gleams were merely illusions created from intensive magic.

  Numerous flames bloomed into giant fireworks with the crowds cheering and whooping as palpable jubilation buzzed through the atmosphere. Flapping its raven black feathers, the gigantic bird soared across the fireworks and gave out a high-pitched squeak with its head lifted up. It was celebrating in its own way as well.

  Fiery sparks intensified gradually with brilliant inks of light bursting into a canvas of stars.

  From the sky to the earth underneath the 81 miles lies the bed of equinox flowers. This was what came to Helian Wei Wei's mind as she witnessed this awe-inspiring sight.

  Bang!

  All of a sudden she was being tossed to the ground like a parcel by the magical beast.

  Fortunately the ground was covered with wine red carpet which was velvety enough to cushion even the slightest bit of pain upon falling down.

  But of course she was not the only one being forced to kiss the ground, so were the two other young girls.

  The expression on the face of the young girl in purple was indescribable.

  On the other hand, Xiao Kui looked extremely excited. The smile on her face was too obvious to be ignored.

  Crossing her arms, she threw a condescending glance at Helian Wei Wei, who was still on the ground. She twisted her lips into a mocking smirk and said, "Look at her, Sister Ni. Was it the fall or the fear that turned her into an idiot?"

  "Xiao Kui!" The young girl in purple turned around and threw her another shot of a warning look. However, she did not really mean it as Helian Wei Wei was just a mere stranger to her after all. As long as she offered her some help whenever she could, that was more than enough.

  Helian Wei Wei knew exactly what was playing on their minds. These girls were definitely born with a silver spoon in their mouth. Though one was slightly well-mannered and the other one was the opposite, that made no difference at all.

  Chapter 578 - A Man Who Is Like A King

  Helian Wei Wei supported herself with one hand while her lips which were hidden under her hair slowly curved into a smile.

  She did not try to argue with Xiao Kui. She simply dusted off her shirt and wore a faint expression on her face. She was being so quiet that people could ignore her easily.

  Xiao Kui was bored of her dull reaction. She turned away and said excitedly, "Sister Ni, we are going to meet the King later, I'm pretty sure that he will definitely ask you to stay! All the concerns of the patriarchs will surely be resolved by then!"

  She cast a glance at Helian Wei Wei as she spoke, like she was looking at a servant, "Nonetheless, you have to be careful of someone. She appeared right on time, it is as though she was purposely waiting to make her appearance at the time of worship. Obviously, she has something in her mind."

  Helian Wei Wei ignored the intentional meaning behind her words and focused on summoning Yuan Ming instead. Fire Qilin was right, it was futile.

  Helian Wei Wei did not know much about the Magical Realm and now that Yuan Ming was not with her... She lowered her gaze and pondered while touching the red thread on her wrist with her fingertips.

  No matter what happens, this thread cannot be broken…

  "Hey, stand right behind me!" Xiao Kui sneered. "Do you know the rules? Do you have any idea that if it wasn't because of someone requesting to see Sister Ni, you wouldn't even have the chance to come to the Pandemonium? And yet you're still dreaming that you will be the chosen one. This is ridiculous! Let me give you a piece of advice. If I were you, I would say something nice to Sister Ni now. Perhaps you may be treated nicely and be given to the King's subordinates as a reward. Otherwise, just wait and see how miserable you will be later!"

  Helian Wei Wei looked at her with a faint expression and said, "Sister Ni is the impressive one here but it is none of your business, isn't it? I think you are the one who intends to use Sister Ni to climb to the top. Who is your target? The King?"

  "You! You!" Xiao Kui was ashamed as Helian Wei Wei exposed her inner thoughts. Indeed, she had planned to do something during this visit but she needed to be friendly with Sister Ni on the surface as well.

  Helian Wei Wei did not bother dwelling on this problem with her. What she needed to do right now was
to search for a fragment of the prince's soul.

  While she was buried in her thoughts with her head lowered, a red-haired man pushed open the stone door and entered.

  The man curled his lips into a smile, emanating a hint of evilness, "The King will surely like the prey this time."

  "Boss, you have good taste." A magical beast knelt respectfully at the side, "The King has met one of them during his visit to the human world."

  "Bring them in." The man heaved out a long sigh, "The King has been in a bad mood lately. Remind them to be alert at all times, you know that the King hates it the most when he is touched by others."

  The magical beast answered immediately, "Don't worry, boss! These three people know the rules very well."

  "Great, follow me." As his words settled, the stone door seemed to react to his words as it lifted high up.

  The true beauty of the Pandemonium was finally revealed at this moment.

  The palace was full of stone carvings and completely covered with blooming roses. The palace was a tranquil and serene scene instead of a carnival as they imagined.

  The air was filled with delicate fragrance, a simple and pure scent with a heavy fog encircling the palace. The palace was prosperous yet sombre, just like a legendary castle in the ancient days.

  Right in the middle of the luxuriant and huge palace hall, a man was sitting on the throne with his legs crossed. He was dressed casually, with a gap opened at the neckline of his robe. A fury cape was hung aside. On his forefinger he wore a black ring. His fingers were long and slender. Looking as if he was bored, he gracefully and elegantly supported one side of his face with one hand.

  Everyone was overwhelmed by his indifference, or perhaps by his extremely cold luxuriousness and nobleness. They could not help but maintain a discreet silence. At the same time, they were absent-minded and confused.