Chapter 317: Old Loli, balance the battle situation
Boom~~
The night bell echoed through Tainan City, signaling the arrival of midnight. Probably due to the full moon tonight, Changyu Street remained lively, with pedestrians strolling around amidst the hustle and bustle. Men and women dressed in vibrant attire could be seen moving between shops.
After emerging from the tunnel east of the city with Hong Yu, Ye Anping wanted to escort Si Xuanji and Xiao Yunluo back to their residence. However, Si Xuanji insisted on continuing to explore the street.
Feeling somewhat helpless, he had no choice but to accompany her back to Changyu Street and join her for a nighttime stroll.
Walking behind Ye Anping and Si Xuanji, Xiao Yunluo’s gaze kept shifting between the two, harboring many questions about the conversation in the palace. However, she refrained from speaking, fearing her mother’s disapproving glance. She had hardly understood the discussion earlier, but she grasped that Ye Anping and her mother seemed to agree.
Xiao Yunluo glanced at Ye Anping and Si Xuanji. At the moment, the two of them stood in front of lanterns adorned with word puzzles, chatting and laughing about the riddles written on them, resembling a young couple enjoying a night out together. She felt a lump in her throat, sensing herself becoming a third wheel intruding on their outing.
If she had seen Ye Anping and Pei Lianxue chatting and laughing like this, she wouldn’t have felt so uneasy. After all, Pei Lianxue had grown up with Ye Anping, and their relationship was strong.
When she witnessed Pei Lianxue and Ye Anping kissing at Chilong Mansion, she had only felt a twinge of jealousy, but she had quickly accepted it.
But…
That was her mother!!!
The parrot, perched on her shoulder, gazed ahead with wise eyes at the two individuals in front. Then, he turned to look at Xiao Yunluo and uttered,
“Kill your mother and take your father! Kill your mother and take your father!”
Xiao Yunluo was shocked for a moment, then quickly reached out to tap the parrot on the head, reprimanding,
“The parrot, what are you saying? If my mother hears you later, we’ll both be scolded.”
“Are you willing? Are you willing?”
“How could I be willing? No… It’s not about willingness.”
“Is that wrong? Is that wrong?”
“…”
“Kill your mother and take your father! Kill your mother and take your father!”
Xiao Yunluo couldn’t contain herself and grabbed the parrot on her shoulder, shaking him vigorously,
“The parrot, will you stop it?”
“Incompetent rage!! Incompetent rage!!”
Xiao Yunluo’s lips trembled slightly, feeling helpless. She truly wanted to stew the parrot in soup, but it was her mother’s favorite pet, so she couldn’t do it. She didn’t know why her mother kept this creature…
Sighing, Xiao Yunluo went to a nearby street vendor and bought a pancake, stuffing the parrot’s mouth with it,
“Here, take it and eat. Stop talking.”
The parrot, seeing the food, immediately fell silent, took the pancake in his beak, and flew to a nearby rooftop to devour it.
Then, Xiao Yunluo glanced at the two people chatting not far away, pursed her lips, and gathered the courage to approach them. She gently pulled Ye Anping’s sleeve,
“Ye Anping, there’s a lion dance ahead. Would you like to watch?”
Ye Anping turned to look at her and replied, “Later.”
Then, he went back to talk to Si Xuanji.
Xiao Yunluo’s lips parted slightly, but she couldn’t muster the words. She simply pursed her lips and listened intently.
Si Xuanji watched Xiao Yunluo approach with a smile on her face and said,
“I asked Mr. Ye to help me find the Nine Dragons Heavenly Seal this afternoon, but I didn’t expect to find out where it was in less than a day. Indeed, asking Mr. Ye for help was the right choice.”
“It’s just a coincidence. I didn’t even know what the Nine Dragons Heavenly Seal was. I just casually asked the Empress and found out that it was kept in the secret vault in the main hall of the palace.”
“But it’s a bit tricky now. Since it’s kept there, how do we retrieve it? Does Mr. Ye have a plan?”
“Don’t worry, Miss Xuanji. Since I’ve promised, I’ll definitely retrieve the Nine Dragons Heavenly Seal and give it to you.”
Nine Dragons Heavenly Seal… What is that? Why does my mother want it so badly?
As Xiao Yunluo heard this, she pondered for a moment and then forcefully interjected,
“What is the Nine Dragons Heavenly Seal?”
However, no one responded to her. Si Xuanji just glanced at her and continued:
“Mr. Ye, since you’ve helped me, I must repay the favor. Is there anything you want? Or if you need the assistance of this little girl, just let me know.”
Ye Anping paused for a moment and replied,
“Well… If Miss Xuanji doesn’t mind, spirit stones would be a reward. The spirit stones in my possession are running low lately, and the expenses for cultivation are quite high.”
“Do you only want spirit stones?” Si Xuanji pursed her lips and thought for a moment. “How about I help Mr. Ye with his excessive energy later?”
“…”
“You can forget about it if you talk about this privately. Your daughter is listening now…”
Ye Anping felt somewhat speechless, glancing at Xiao Yunluo beside him and seeing her eyes widen and bulge slightly.
“What? Relieve the energy? Yes, yes, yes…”
“Sister, when did you start stuttering?” Si Xuanji’s eyes turned into crescent moons, “Naturally, Mr. Ye’s excessive energy can be life-threatening, so it’s necessary for someone to help. If I don’t, do you want to do it, sister?”
“I’ll do it!”
Xiao Yunluo’s hair stood up, her gaze slowly shifting to Ye Anping’s face. Almost instantly, her face turned as red as an apple.
Smoke seemed to come from her seven orifices, and white mist rose.
“Ye Anping already has Lianxue to help with his energy! Why me?”
Hearing this, the smile on Si Xuanji’s face instantly vanished. The food was right before the girl, yet she couldn’t eat it…
Ye Anping, feeling slightly embarrassed, pursed his lips and said,
“I can still manage my excessive energy. Miss Xuanji, you don’t have to worry so much. If there’s really no other option, then…”
He stopped abruptly midway through. Realizing his mistake, Ye Anping paused momentarily, realizing he had been tricked by Si Xuanji.
Si Xuanji covered her mouth and smiled, then continued,
“Just kidding. If you need help, Mr. Ye, don’t hesitate to ask, just like before.”
“Before!” Xiao Yunluo widened her eyes, her gaze fixed on Ye Anping’s face. “In the past… could it be…”
Ye Anping flattened his mouth, a wry smile forming. “Miss Xuanji, please refrain from making such misleading remarks.”
“Hee~” Si Xuanji grinned, then turned serious. “I won’t tease Mr. Ye anymore. Today’s events have truly impressed me.”
“Miss Xuanji is exaggerating.”
“Not at all,” Si Xuanji shook her head. “Mr. Ye’s unusual fate is unprecedented, as I’ve realized today.”
Ye Anping sensed a tension in her words but chose not to respond. He couldn’t afford to provoke Si Xuanji, so he had to play along.
At that moment, the second-night bell rang out.
Boom~~
Si Xuanji glanced at the sky. “Sister, please escort Mr. Ye back to the inn. I’ll wander around the temple fair by myself for a while. It’s awkward to have Mr. Ye accompany me constantly.”
“Miss Xuanji, I’m happy to accompany you.”
Si Xuanji half-coaxed, half-pushed Ye Anping a few steps to the side. “Alright, hurry back. Isn’t your junior sister waiting for you? I don’t want her to mistake me for trying to seduce Mr. Ye.”
Aren’t you the one trying to seduce me? Ye Anping smiled, then bowed. “Miss Xuanji, I’ll take my leave first.”
“Very well, sister, please see Mr. Ye back to the inn.”
“…Huh!” Xiao Yunluo hesitated momentarily, then turned to Ye Anping, blushing as she nodded. “Yes!”
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