2517 Side Story 21: Wait
The entire night was silent.
The second day, Lady Shiyi and Lady Shiâer came to Xiao Baâs courtyard. They were stunned when they saw Xiao Ba, who kept stopping in her tracks.
âEighth Sister, whatâs the matter?â
The two ladies rapidly went forward and saw that one of Xiao Baâs feet was bare, and it was wrapped.
Xiao Ba said, âQuick, help me to the side to rest.â
Lady Shiyi and Lady Shiâer followed her instructions and helped her to the lounge chair in the courtyard.
After lying down, Xiao Ba sighed. âSighâŠâ
âEighth Sister, whatâs the matter? Why do you look so tired?â asked Lady Shiâer rather worriedly.
Xiao Ba waved her hands weakly. âNothing much. My heart is tired.â
Lady Shiyi and Lady Shiâer exchanged glances. Eighth Sisterâs appearance is rareâŠ
âEighth Sister, werenât you fine yesterday? How did you get injured?â asked Lady Shiyi as she sat beside her.
Xiao Ba sighed deeply. âI accidentally hit it.â
Lady Shiâer saw the patches of black underneath Xiao Baâs eyes, as if she did not sleep well. Originally, she wanted to ask further, but seeing the latterâs appearance, she did not know how to initiate the question and changed the topic instead. âEighth Sister, I brought some phoenix-butterfly flowers for you.â
Xiao Ba looked to the side and saw blossomed flowers in the basket. They were vibrant and looked very pleasant.
She lazily acknowledged it. âThank you, Sister Shiyi, Sister Shiâer.â
Then, she closed her eyes as if she were very tired and also as if she were troubled by something.
Lady Shiyi and her twin exchanged glances and saw the confusion in each otherâs eyes. Eighth Sister usually cares about such items the most. Now, for some reason, she canât be bothered to look at it?
Lady Shiyi hesitated for a moment before asking, âEighth Sister, why⊠are you troubled?â
After a temporary pause, Xiao Ba widened her eyes, sat up, pointed at her face, and asked, âAm I pretty?â
The two of them were taken aback, but they still nodded. âYes.â
In the entire Fantasy Divine Palace, who doesnât know that Eighth Sister is beautiful and mesmerizing?
âExactlyâŠâ muttered Xiao Ba. Iâm already so pretty and willingly sent herself into his arms, yet⊠Yan Qing was unaffected?!
She rubbed her temples.
The scene from the previous night surfaced before her eyes.
Offended? Of course, she did it on purpose.
She was different from Yan Qing and different from the other women. Since she had already detected his slight interest, she had to immediately take action. However⊠she never expected Yan Qing to be as firm as a steel wall!
In the middle of the night, they leaned so close to each other. Logically speaking, any man wouldnât be able to hold himself back.
However, Yan Qing did not move. No, to be more accurate, he did moveâhe pulled her away, pushed her back to bed, and even covered her with the blanket! He even said: âThank you for teaching me. Rest well.â
Then, he left.
He left?!
When he left, he didnât forget to help her close the door.
Even when his figure completely disappeared, Xiao Ba did not recover her senses for a long time. Then, she almost didnât sleep the entire night.
Utter humiliation!
In the past, it was always other people who chased after her. Since when did she have to take the initiative? However, she tried it for the first time and was directly defeated.
Xiao Ba was so angry that she grinded her teeth. Of course, she wasnât angry at Yan Qingâs reaction but⊠the meaning behind it!
Xiao Ba held her chin with one hand and was beyond frustrated. Itâs really very rare for a man to be unaffected. The reason⊠is undoubtedly because he doesnât like me anymore. Itâs even more so for Yan Qingâs character.
She claimed she was angry, but she was more disappointed and regretful. Yan Qing doesnât even like someone like me. Then, who does he like?
âIf I knew this, I should have touched him a little moreâŠâ she said softly with hatred.
âEighth Sister, what did you say?â asked Lady Shiâer in confusion.
Xiao Ba laid down in annoyance. âNothing. I was just thinking that some men are really not menâŠâ
Lady Shiâer was confused.
However, Lady Shiyi seemed to have thought of something. She leaned in and softly asked, âEighth Sister, itâs not very nice of you to say that about Young Master Yun, right?â
Xiao Ba was stunned. âWho?â
Lady Shiyi was instantly stunned. âNot him? Who is it then?â
Lady Shiâer also immediately reacted and covered her mouth. âAh! Itâs really not Young Master Yun? T-thenââ
Iâve told the Right Divine General something wrong!
Xiao Ba looked at the two of them, able to tell their thoughts. She could not help but shake her head helplessly. âWhat are you thinking about⊠Of course, itâs not him.â
âThen, who is it?â Lady Shiyi knitted her brows.
Lady Shiâer could not help but mutter, ââŠIn this world, is there anyone who doesnât like Eighth Sister?â
Xiao Ba was hurt.
âHe must be blind.â
âŠ
Yan Qing was practicing his sword.
Yu Mo walked in from outside but did not go close to him. He leaned against the wall and crossed his arms as he laughed and asked, âHm, you came back at midnight. What did you do last night?â
Yan Qing paused in his actions and retracted his sword as the sword light cut through the sky. He said, âI couldnât sleep, so I took a walk.â
Yu Mo smiled without speaking. He raised his brows and had a deep meaning in his eyes.
Yan Qing knitted his brows and planned to leave.
When their shoulders brushed past each other, Yu Mo nudged him with his elbow and softly said, âWell, how does it feel to guard Eighth Deityâs door the whole night?â
Yan Qing paused in his tracks and finally looked at him.
Yu Mo shrugged his shoulders. âSigh, what were you doing back then? You didnât even notice that I was there?â
Yan Qingâs gaze flickered, but he did not speak. He was thinkingâŠ
âYou really can hold it back.â Yu Mo patted his shoulders. âTsk, I can only say one last thing. Once the chance is gone, it will be gone forever.â
Yan Qing kept quiet for a moment. âIâll go see the Emperor.â
After walking for a distance, he saw a soldier-looking person walking over.
âLeft Divine General.â That person bowed with cupped fists and had a very respectful attitude. âSomething happened to the God Residence Realm. Kindly take a look.â
Yan Qing thought for a moment before nodding.
He looked in a certain direction, as if he could still hear her seemingly smiling tease.
He turned around and walked in another direction. âShow me the way.â
âŠ
Phoenix Mountain.
After a period of reworks, the current Phoenix Mountain didnât have the previous disheveled appearance. There were no more tall mountains but vibrant grass.
Tuan Zi sat on a rock. There was a transparent red-golden ball of light before her.
Miao Zhen returned to Godly Dragon Island the day before. Before he left, he returned Zi Chenâs soul, saying that the problem was settled and that she just had to wait patiently. Thus, she had been waiting here.
âHm⊠Zi Chen, why havenât you woken up yetâŠâ She held her face with two hands and softly muttered.
âSighâŠâ
Her eyelids started struggling to stay open, and she became slightly dazed. Thus, she did not see a ray of purple light flashing across the ball.
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