Published at 31st of January 2021 10:36:54 AM
Chapter 73
Chapter 73 – Flirt
Yu Hong was in the middle of drinking water when he was pushed by the newcomer . He put down his tea cup and said angrily, “Hey, you…”
Yun Xie raised his hand and made a “stop” gesture, smiling as he said, “Martial Nephew Yu, this person is here to pay the bill, you should be more polite . ”
Yu Hong was taken aback, but then he looked back at the person next to him and recognized that it was the Young Master Yang who had sold his dead sister . He had a troubled look, and when he looked at Yun Xie, he trembled .
Jiang Xunyi said, “Your Uncle Yun put a tracker on him . ”
Yun Xie poured a glass of wine for Young Master Yang and pushed it over with a smile . “Try it, this is the best nu’erhong[1] I ordered . Originally your sister was going to get married today . You should really drink some . ”
Young Master Yang’s hand shook, and the water suddenly spilled . After Yun Xie clicked his tongue, he suddenly knelt down . “Good hero, good hero, let the villain go! The villain does not know anything!”
Yun Xie tapped his fingers on the table, and the spilled wine on the table suddenly turned into a smooth mirror . He got up and grabbed the back of Young Master Yang’s collar and hauled him up to the table, slowly saying, “Don’t pretend to be a fool, look at yourself . You can remember what you don’t know . ”
Young Master Yang was puzzled, but Yun Xie was pressing on him and he had no choice but to look down at the mirror . In it, he saw besides him the image of a female ghost with her tongue out, wrapped around his neck like a scarf, a mouth full of sharp fangs aimed at the throat, eager to bite .
Before he had time to scream, Jiang Xunyi had already picked up a rag and gagged his mouth . Fortunately, they were seated behind a screen, and no one paid attention to them . Jiang Xunyi shouted, “Talk now! Otherwise, we will let the female ghost kill you . ”
Yu Hong seemed to understand at this moment why Yun Xie always said “you are so unrefined” when he saw Jiang Xunyi .
Young Master Yang whimpered twice, and Yun Xie took the rag out of his mouth . He spoke slowly and clearly, “Why did you kill your sister?”
Young Master Yang stiffened, stammering, “I, I didn’t…”
Jiang Xunyi immediately slapped the table, and Yun Xie silently pursed his lips into the hint of a smile . Young Master Yang was scared half to death by the two of them, one cold and one warm, and he too afraid to stay silent . “Two heroes, kings, my, my family is so poor that I had no choice . B-besides, I am not the only one who does this . All families without money but many daughters do this… Recently, no one dares to be a bridegroom, even if you have a daughter, there is no way to marry them off, but if you sell their bodies, you can earn a hundred and twenty silver ingots, so they are worth more dead than alive …… “
Ma Bin’s rage burst out . “You are not a person!”
Tengge’s custom of ghost marriage was very old, so Yun Xie had expected this for a while, so to him, this was nothing surprising . He continued to ask, “You said that no one dared to be a bridegroom… For those who got married earlier, when the bridegroom dies on the night of the wedding, how does the bride not realize? How did the bridegrooms die, did you see before?”
Young Master Yang heaved a sigh of relief, his eyes shifting as he said, “It turns out that the good hero wanted to ask this . It’s nothing special . The bridegrooms die on their wedding beds on the night of their weddings, and there are no injuries on their body . They looks as if they had fallen asleep, and no one knows how they died . The brides never remember anything, and they all say they fell asleep inexplicably once they entered the bridal chamber . I, ah no, the villain has heard it several times . ”
This person really bloomed after getting a little sunlight . They gave him a nice tone, and suddenly his tongue was so slick . Yun Xie noncommittally smiled . Young Master Yang looked at his expression and then sneakily shot a glance at the mirror on the table . He found that the female ghost on her neck was gone and could not help but let out a long sigh .
Jiang Xunyi glanced at Yun Xie then turned to Young Master Yang . “You can leave . ”
Ma Bin interjected, “No, you can’t let him go . He has done such an terrible thing, how can you just let him go?”
The reason why Jiang Xunyi did this was that karma would always come around . The immortal cultivators have always regarded killing demons as their own responsibility, but they rarely interfered with the grievances of mortals . Just now, Young Master Yang saw that the female ghost disappeared, but it was just an illusion made by Yun Xie . In fact, he had done too many bad things and was full of grievances, so his time was limited .
Jiang Xunyi was naturally too lazy to explain . Instead, Yun Xie glanced at Ma Bin in surprise, and Yu Hong took the opportunity to file a complaint .
“Martial Uncle Yun, you haven’t even seen it before . There have already been several instances where this kid contradicts my uncle . “
Yun Xie saw that Young Master Yang had stopped moving, so he picked him up and directly tossed him out the door . “Get going, I won’t send you off . Remember to pay the bill . ”
He turned to look at Ma Bin, and although he did not say anything, he emanated a coldness .
Ma Bin stammered, “I, I…”
“Let’s find a place to live,” Jiang Xunyi suddenly intervened . “Yun Xie, let’s go . “
Yun Xie looked away without any expression, but then beamed at Jiang Xunyi . “I’ll listen to you . ”
Probably because of their closeness, even when their relationship status was set, their interactions did not change much . What’s more, they were carrying around two sparkling lightbulbs[2], and only when they entered the inn room did they experience momentary peace . Jiang Xunyi had only been able to enter the door and put his things down when Yun Xie had already appeared in his room .
Jiang Xunyi had estimated that he was coming, so he turned his head and smiled . “You sure are fast…”
Before he could finish his words, Yun Xie suddenly stepped forwards and hugged him . Jiang Xunyi was startled, but Yun Xie had already placed his hands on his shoulders before lowering his head and putting their lips together, kissing him hard .
His expression at this time was very serious, the kiss pious and passionate, as if all his thoughts and anxiety were poured into it .
Jiang Xunyi was a little resistant at first, but gradually he was infected by Yun Xie’s mood and slowly raised his hands, pressing on his back .
Yun Xie shook, and his hug became tighter .
After a long time, the two people slowly separated, Yun Xie reluctantly let go of his hand, but his eyes were shining . “Only now am I able to convince myself that what happened that day is true, and you are really willing to be with me . ”
Jiang Xunyi didn’t seem to hear what he said . After a pause, he stretched out his hand to compare the two, shocked . “You are actually taller than me?”
If you ignore his reddened ears, you would think he really was unaffected by the affections .
“…” Yun Xie finally laughed and shook his head . “You only just realized? Do you want me to bend my knees when I stand with you in the future?”
“…You might as well kneel . ” Jiang Xunyi smiled scornfully, but saw that Yun Xie wasn’t joking . He just smiled quietly and looked at him with gentle eyes .
Outside the window, the moon’s light was like water, and inside the room, the eyes were intoxicating .
Jiang Xunyi’s gaze softened involuntarily . “It’s so late, for you to not go back and sleep, is there something you want to say?”
Yun Xie stepped close again, smiling as he turned his face to the side without saying anything .
Jiang Xunyi raised his eyebrows and looked at him with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile .
Without withdrawing his smile, Yun Xie closed his eyes .
After a long while, Jiang Xunyi finally chuckled, seeming a little helpless . With slight embarrassment that was not easily detectable, he pressed down on Yun Xie’s shoulder and kissed him on the cheek .
Yun Xie was satisfied, and, knowing that he could not go too far, forced himself to suppress other thoughts . He took Jiang Xunyi’s hand and raised it to his eyes . “Is the injury better?”
Jiang Xunyi said, “This injury is so small, it has pretty much healed already . ”
Yun Xie gently held his hand and didn’t let go . “Actually, I had something to tell you when I came here today – if you don’t want Ma Bin to follow, why don’t I send him away? This kid is always rash and does not look pleasing to my eyes . ”
Jiang Xunyi said, “I think he admires you very much . ”
“There are too many people admiring me, it’s not worth anything . I’m not happy with how he contradicts you . ”
“Hey, forget it, he’s Sect Master Ma’s son . When we were young, we met a fox demon by mistake, and you almost lost your virginity . But thanks to his father, we were saved . We still have not returned this debt . When you have time, you can give him pointers, and it can count as repaying Sect Master Ma . What’s the point of me fighting against a little hairy kid? Am I that free?”
Why is it that both people met the fox demon together, but he was the only one that “almost lost his virginity”? Yun Xie complained silently in his heart, but he didn’t dare to show anything on his face, so he smiled and said, “Okay, then I’ll ‘guide’ him . ”
Jiang Xunyi squinted at him and said nothing else .
Suddenly, the faint sound of a whistle could be heard from a distance .
He listened attentively for a moment, then pushed Yun Xie . “Your Solar Envy sect’s contact code?”
The words “so annoying” were written on Yun Xie’s face, and he let go of Jiang Xunyi’s hand helplessly . “I’ll go and see . You rest early . ”
After Yun Xie left, Jiang Xunyi’s smile slowly faded . He spun around and pushed the window open . The cold night wind blew in, and his billowing sleeves created a chill . He stared at the empty courtyard in silence and was suddenly struck by the feeling that he was unaware of where he was .
If he was entangled with his world, could he still complete his missions without distraction? Could he one day leave without concern or… die?
Perhaps this was wrong . But how could you control your own heart?
After a long time, Jiang Xunyi let out a long sigh . Suddenly, he pressed the window sill and leapt out of the window . Plainly, he said, “Get out!”
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Ma Bin walked out from behind the bushes without any shame, coldly staring at him . He stayed silent for a long time .
“You came here to stay in the cold wind in the middle of the night just to stare at me? Are you sick?”
Ma Bin forcefully asked, “What is your relationship with Sect Master Yun?”
Jiang Xunyi looked at him in surprise . He didn’t expect this kid to be much more sophisticated than his stupefied martial nephew . However, he still did not look highly on him and said unceremoniously, “What does it have to do with you?”
“You don’t dare to say? Then I guessed right! You…you are so powerful, but you win favor through seduction! Hmph, I always thought the information I heard before was weird . Turns out it is like this! If it wasn’t for you leading Sect Master Yun astray with your face, with his bright future, righteousness, and dedication to the greater good, how could become the target of public criticism and… run around with the son of a prostitute from the underworld?
He originally wanted to say bastard mixed breed, but facing Jiang Xunyi’s icy face, he was inexplicably unable to speak . After pouring all of his words out in one breath, he paused, and his chin was suddenly pinched .
Jiang Xunyi raised his hand and squeezed his chin, lowering his head .
Jiang Xunyi looked at the other and felt that he has found a strange flower . Of course, he could see Ma Bin’s protectiveness over Yun Xie, but no matter how in love Jiang Xunyi was, he couldn’t describe Yun Xie as righteous and dedicated to the greater good . It really did not fit his brother .
Ma Bin was already a big guy, but he could still not compare to Jiang Xunyi’s tall stature . He was still less than half a head shorter, and being looked down on gave him some pressure . He stammered, “W-what are you doing?”
Jiang Xunyi smiled and slowly said, “You said I was winning favor through seduction? It’s not too wrong . How about this, why don’t I give you a chance – if you are willing to serve me, I will use all the knowledge I have accumulated in my life to teach you to be a powerful person . No matter if it is calling wind or rain, no one dares to refuse to listen . Are you… willing?”
If this was said by someone else, it would be a joke, but Jiang Xunyi’s knowledge was renowned . His level of spiritual power is obvious to all, and he could make such a promise without bragging . Ma Bin was stunned and raised his head, only to think that the other’s handsome face was flawless even if it looked up close . He didn’t know whether he was confused by the sudden role-reversal or if he was seduced by his implied meaning . Ma Bin’s throat became dry . After swallowing, he couldn’t speak for a long while .
Jiang Xunyi suddenly laughed, using his free hand to patted his face . “I’m just teasing you, don’t take it for truth – Too bad, you look like you would win favor through seduction, but without the seductiveness . ”
Ma Bin: “…”
Just as Jiang Xunyi was about to let go, he heard someone shout, “Hey, what are you two doing?”
Jiang Xunyi let go of Ma Bin, turned his head and smiled at Yun Xie, who stormed over in a huff . His voice was nonchalant . “Back so soon?”
Yun Xie unceremoniously pulled him to his side and rolled his eyes at Ma Bin . “If I didn’t come back, it would’ve been bad . I found that I can’t stop watching you for even a second . Jiang Xunyi, I tell you, can’t you be more obedient for me!”
Yun Xie’s unabashed attitude made Ma Bin was very shocked . Stunned, he said, “Sect Master Yun, why are you like this? You… are all men . Jiang Xunyi is even the son of…”
“Shut up, you,” Yun Xie interrupted mercilessly . “What can be determined by birth? Like you, who is the son of a sect master, have you made a name for yourself and started a family? Have you saved the common people? If you want to point out other people’s flaws, you must first see if you are worthy . It really is weird: I really want to know who gave you the confidence to interfere in our private affairs as an outsider . ”
His tone increased in severity . “Ma Bin, I remember I had told you before . You are not allowed to directly call A’Xun’s name, and you are not allowed to be rude to him . Now you have not obeyed my words, so go away . Go wherever you want to go, you don’t need to follow us anymore . ”
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Ma Bin didn’t expect that he was going to be driven away, and was shocked . “I, I was wrong… Sect Master Yun, I can stay to protect you, and I want to fight side by side with you…”
“Stop whining . ” Yun Xie waved his hand, a familiar sarcastic expression on his face . “You are not worthy to fight by my side . There are more people who want to follow me, and there is no shortage without you . Anyway, I don’t want to see you again . ”
When he was done speaking, he picked up Ma Bin’s collar and with a wave of his hand, he unceremoniously threw him out of the courtyard .
Jiang Xunyi often fought with Yun Xie, but generally speaking, Yun Xie rarely disobeyed what he said, and Jiang Xunyi never refuted Yun Xie’s face in front of outsiders . The whole time Yun Xie was angry, he didn’t speak until Ma Bin was thrown out . Then he said, “This man is narrow-minded, stubborn, and difficult . I think if no one takes care of him, it will probably get worse in the future . ”
“His father is his father, he is him, I don’t care . ”
“Do you think I’m speaking for him? I just want to tell you, be careful brother, don’t let him hate you in the future . One day, he may develop and come back for revenge . ”
Yun Xie laughed . “He can develop such great skills? Then I have to wait and see . But A’Xun, for you to think for me like this, I am very happy . ”
Jiang Xunyi saw that he was not serious, so he stopped talking, smiling extremely faintly, dimples lightly exposed . “I heard the emergency contact signal just now . Are you done taking care of it after coming back so soon? If there is something going on with your sect, you can go back first . I can take care of things here myself . ”
“This matter is not only related to me, it is also related to you . A’Xun, do you remember attending Master Haiwen’s lecture when we were young? He once said that, according to legend, there is a ghost temple in this world carrying a secret that is shocking to the sky . However, no one has seen this temple…”
Jiang Xunyi replied, “I remember, didn’t He Deng come from this temple of legend? What happened? It was discovered?”
Yun Xie exclaimed, “It’s such a big deal, why do you react so calmly? It really appeared to the west of Lin Tai, where the Sword Conference will be held in two months . But currently, no one dares to go in, and it is guarded by people from each sect . The opinions of each sect master were gathered to decide how to deal with it . ”
Jiang Xunyi asked, “How to deal with it?”
After he asked this sentence, it happened that Yu Hong also came in . He saluted to the two and said, “Martial Uncle, Little Martial Uncle has sent you a message . ”
Jiang Xunyi guessed that he was also talking about this . He opened the letter that Yu Hong handed over and browsed it hastily, frowning slightly .
“Yun Xie, did you propose to blow up the ghost temple?”
The immortal world basically had two opinions about this mysterious ghost temple that appeared out of thin air . Due to the many horrible rumors surrounding it, one group proposed to bomb it directly while the other group advocated to go in to explore its secrets . The two sides were in a deadlock . Solar Envy Sect, represented by Yun Xie, put forward the bombing proposal, which immediately tilted the result to one side, so the current attitude of the Hidden Spirit Sect is very important .
Yun Xie spread his hands as if his answer was obvious . “Of course . If people were really asked to explore the ruined temple, the old people will definitely make excuses and raise obstructions, and in the end, we will not be able to escape . I live well, I have food, clothes and a wife – Um, partner, so why would I go look for death?”
[1] 女儿红 is a type of Chinese alcohol
[2] lightbulb is third wheel