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Perhaps the owner, known as Flower Breaking Child, was right; I couldn't escape at all. The Feng Fei on my wrist seemed to guide me, leading me to find its citizens, which were also my citizens, the Maya People.
Otherwise, why would I encounter him again in a jade shop after having entered? That man who once wore an Arab robe and had striking sapphire blue eyes. His gaze was clear and transparent; I could almost see my reflection within them. So beautiful.
"Is there anything you need, young master?" he asked with a smile. Looking at his pure smile, I felt like a fool, manipulated by that damned Feng Fei. He was clearly selling women's jewelry made of red glass and coral at a small stall by the eastern roadside, yet when I deliberately avoided the east side while wandering the west with Sima Rui, he had become the owner of this jade shop. Was there something meant for me that Feng Fei had brought me here to receive?
"Little Jin, what do you like?" Sima Rui asked from beside me. "Whatever you like, I'll get it for you."
I smiled shyly, secretly tugging at his sleeve to leave, but—
"This item was left here by a close friend of yours; may I ask if you could accept it on their behalf?" I turned around to see him holding a peculiar jade staff intricately carved with Lotus Totems that spiraled up its length, vividly alive as if real lotus flowers were blooming upon it. It was as if I were under a spell; despite wanting to flee, my feet moved toward him on their own accord. My left arm strangely reached out to accept it. I felt as though I were no longer myself; my mind went blank as I approached him. He suddenly looked at me respectfully and softly said, "My master, your Holy Staff."
Though I hadn't spoken, a strange voice filled the air in response: "My loyal servant, I will ensure that you are reborn through countless generations without suffering the flames of hell. This person before you is your future master. You must pledge your loyalty to her."
Numbly, I accepted the staff as if under someone else's control. I noticed the totem on my left arm shining brightly, radiating dazzling light. Sima Rui seemed to sense something unusual and walked over from the entrance, looking at me with a dazed expression as if waking from a dream. He asked worriedly, "What's wrong? Are you okay?"
I nodded and shook my head simultaneously. The foreign youth looked at me curiously and smiled, "Young master, we will meet again."
I lowered my eyelids in understanding and replied, "I know."
Sima Rui studied us both with a puzzled expression, not comprehending our strange exchange. I pulled him along, hiding the Holy Staff within the wide sleeve of my left arm. After nodding at that person, we left. Throughout our journey, I remained silent. As we walked along absentmindedly, he pulled me into an inn. Although it wasn't as grand as the Friend Gathering Pavilion, it was still bustling with patrons; we finally managed to find a seat.
He watched me in silence for a long time before asking, "Who is he?"
Finally snapping back to reality, I looked at him curiously—who did he mean by 'he'?
Noticing my confusion, he continued, "The man who spoke to you in the shop just now. You seemed quite familiar and intimate with him."
Did he think that I had been too close to Murong Han when I went to retrieve that Holy Staff?
I replied lightly, "Today is only our second meeting; there's nothing familiar about it."
"And what about that close friend?" His tone was urgent.
I narrowed my eyes at him; was this behavior jealousy? It felt like a husband catching his wife meeting another woman.
I mischievously smiled and said, "That close friend is inside me; we're very intimate—it's an unparalleled beauty that no one can compare to." Each word made his face grow paler.
I wouldn't let him off easily. "With the Emperor surrounded by stunning beauties in the three palaces and six courtyards, surely you can understand An Jin's feelings, right? You know it better than anyone else."
He let out a low growl, calling out, "Waiter, bring the wine." Then his fiery gaze locked onto me. "We won't return until we're drunk, Little Jin."
I shook my head and turned my eyes away silently. "Not today. Tonight is Martial Arts Prosperity, and a new leader will be chosen. I can't afford to be drunk. If the Emperor is so interested, then let's indulge after tonight."
He looked at my indifferent expression and asked hesitantly, "The leader of the martial arts world? Does that have anything to do with you, Little Jin?"
I smiled. "How could it not? Don't forget, my master is the current leader of the martial arts world." How could it not be related? I had set this up for so long, waiting for tonight. Old Buddy had also told me that the fish had taken the bait. I was ready to reel it in.
"How could he take you as a disciple?"
I paused for a moment before speaking calmly. "When I was young, I was locked in a room and lived there all day. The people there bullied me because I was born of a concubine. Then my master appeared, taught me martial arts, and protected me from being bullied by anyone." It was quite similar; I spent all my days in Curved Pavilion, even though I secretly climbed over the wall to escape. I was bullied too, but I didn't mind. I was also the daughter of a concubine, though this concubine was the only woman loved by Head of the Family.
Sima Rui looked at the young man before him, listening to him speak so lightly about everything, yet he felt a pang of heartache for him—heartache for his loveless childhood, heartache for his suffering at the hands of others. Heartache for his loneliness.
"Are you close with your master?"
"Yes," came my answer as if it were obvious. "He is an indispensable family member to me."
What about me? Sima Rui opened his mouth to ask but couldn't find the words.
I noticed his hesitance and found it strange but didn't press further. My stomach was growling by now, so I called over the waiter and asked for recommendations on a few signature dishes. Just as I was about to say we didn't need any wine, someone across from me mumbled like a child, "If you're not drinking, then I might as well."
I shrugged my shoulders in indifference.
In the end, I found myself carrying a drunken man up the mountain step by step with great difficulty. By the time we returned to the villa, this inebriated person not only clung to me tightly but also nuzzled against me affectionately. I could hardly breathe; if it weren't for him being the current Emperor, I would have seriously considered leaving him by the roadside without looking back.
What a troublesome fellow. So focused on walking while cursing inwardly, I didn't notice that he had already sobered up and was staring dreamily at my back with a smile that radiated happiness.
He was so heavy while I felt so slight—a stark contrast indeed.
Upon reaching Sword Sage Villa, I handed him over to Chen Wen, who had been lurking in the shadows, and returned to my room to rest. As soon as I entered, Little Seven and Azure Thorn were waiting for me. Opening the door startled me; seeing someone inside truly took me by surprise.
I steadied myself and dragged my weary body to lie down on the bed. Exhausted! With Xiao Quanzi and Yun Ying not around, it felt inconvenient; tired as I was, there was no one to massage my shoulders. Just as I complained internally, a gentle and comfortable sensation enveloped my shoulders. Turning around, I saw Little Seven’s gentle face; he was giving me a massage. I smiled gratefully at him and relaxed back into the blankets, closing my eyes to enjoy this moment fully.
After a while, Little Seven suddenly stopped. From my ear came Azure Thorn's gentle voice: "Get up and take a bath first; I've added some herbs that will make you feel much better."
Having someone considerate by my side is truly a blessing. I nodded and got out of bed. "Alright, you all sit here for a moment."
I walked behind the screen, quickly shedding my clothes and lying down. The warm water flowed over my body like a gentle hand, and I sighed in comfort.
Through the screen, I softly asked, "Little Seven, is everything taken care of?"
Little Seven replied gently, "Everything has been done as you instructed, Young Master."
"Is that so?" I murmured amidst the swirling mist. "That's good."
The voice from this world felt ethereal: "Tonight, there will be a splendid show. Hehe."
After soaking for a while, I got up and changed into a new white robe. This one was different, embroidered with black lotuses—white and black, exquisitely enchanting, irresistibly seductive, and breathtakingly beautiful.
Little Seven styled my hair as I applied my makeup. Once I finished altering my appearance, I stood up and twirled around. Their eyes sparkled with delight; Little Seven was nearly drooling. It was no wonder—ever since Feng Fei had entered my body, it had transformed me into something even more perfect. My skin glistened, my eyes had a slight upward tilt that added to their allure, my chin was delicate, my nose was high and elegant, and my lips resembled cherries—all so perfect that it felt unreal.
I picked up my fan and smiled confidently. "Let's go." It was time to attend the banquet. Hehe...
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