Clad in pure black clothing, Su Lan Yue tied her hair into a bun in order to keep it in place before glancing at the mask in front of her. She had forgotten about this item when she had completed her task.
With a low voice she quickly said "identify" before a transparent blue screen opened.
Goblin Lotus Mask
Sub-legendary item.
50% stealth with a 200% cloaking ability. Able to shift form once every ten days. Would last for 4 hours.
Bound to player: Shen Lian. Couldn't be dropped or trade.
Cool down: ten days.
Collection (1/10)
Seeing the item properties at first shocked Su Lan Yue. To think she had gotten a sub-legendary item this early in the game, not to mention its a collectable item which can be upgraded to legendary or probably mythic. Fiery sparks of mischief could be seen in her eyes. This item is bound to her, so even if she dies as Su Lan Yue, on her next reincarnation she could still access to the skill that the goblin mask offers. Her attention then focus on the door when she heard footsteps coming towards her room. She quickly stored her treasure and opened the door before the other person could. Qing Xi Yu, looked rather surprise when Su Lan Yue appeared in front of him. He gulped down at the sight of her, the princess appeared with a tyrant aura that carried an immense power that surpasses his. He knew that Su Lan Yue had reached soultress stage not more than a month ago, unlike him who was in mid soulstress stage.
Standing in front of him was a real genius.
For him to reach mid soulstress stage the body started cultivating when he was six. Even with help of treasure and pills that was gifted to him by his imperial father it could only help him for a bit before he will reach a bottleneck and get stuck in it for months, Yet Su Lan Yue achieve it without making a sweat.
Of course, this was only in his point of view. Indeed, Su Lan Yue seemed carefree but that because the player, Shen Lian wanted to maintain an image of being a genius monster, when in truth she had to endure harsh training under her father's hand and cultivate inside a painting treasure filled with heavenly essences which is not suited for any mortals to breathe.
Su Lan Yue failed to notice that she cultivated in an astonishing pace. For she thought it was only normal since she had worked hard.
Maybe, Su Lan Yue is a genius. Maybe this is why the emperor doted on her like his treasure. He certainly knows how to differentiate a coal from a pearl.
Standing in front of her, Qing Xi Yu could feel a tinge of inferiority rushing on him, trying to gobble him whole. He cough to make himself a bit better but it didn't help.
"Going somewhere?" He ask with a concerning tone. The player inside grimace as she had to act cute in front of this crown prince. Without much of a choice, her lips curved in a smile, even her eyes were smiling, but if you look closely it held no emotion. Before Shen Lian entered the game, Su Lan Yue feelings for the crown prince was warped and mixed. She does love the crown prince, but at the same time hated him with all her heart.
Before when she was still pure from schemes, she was subjected to the bullying coming from Fa Chenqui and her jiejie. One day, when Qing Xi Yu visited the Su residence he had seen Su Lan Yue falling into the pond, courtesy from concubine Fa.
As she slowly descended to the pond, Her eyes wander in search for help, and when she saw her fiancee at the other end she mouthed the words 'help'--
Yet the poor girl didn't receive one.
If it weren't for the lotus roots on the pond, she would have died. That was one of the many memories of Su Lan Yue have, each time she was in trouble the crown prince was always there watching her humiliate herself.
She started to hate him. But he was her destined one.
"En." Su Lan Yue confirm. Well the player didn't really have any feelings for the crown prince, for her Qing Xi Yu is an important piece. As much as she is concerned, she will immediately eradicate Qing Xi Yu if she already used up his usefulness. After all, how will the Su rule the Han nation if a Qing descendant is alive and breathing.
Su Lan Yue is a firm believer of cutting the roots, and that is what she plans to do. Ruthless? Let me remind you that this is a game. A virtual reality that mimics the real world. So Su Lan Yue doesn't truly mind if she plays the role of a villain.
Its much better role than the hero who had to keep up a pretense, were you are burden with the expectations of the people around you. You have to be selfless, save others before you save yourself.
Burn yourself, for others warmth.
But if it was the villain, they prefer to burn others to keep themselves warmth.
"Where are you going in such an early hour? Its still four more hours before dawn." Qing Xi Yu grabbed his cloak and put it around her. Su Lan Yue was quite surprise as she didn't bother to hide such emotion in front of the crown prince. Her lips twitched before stopping Qing Xi Yu movement. "Its fine. Your cloak will get dirty."
"Its fine." If she puts on this cloak, it will only hinder her movements when she nagivates inside the vast lush forest that stretches out as far as the eye can see.
"You'll get cold." Qing Xi Yu warned sternly. His tone was stubborn and won't accept any words of objection coming from Su Lan Yue.
He put one of his finger on Su Lan Yue lips to hushed her. When no sound came from her, Qing Xi Yu let out a satisfied smile as he put on his cloak again on her delicate body. When he was done, he pulled her close and hugged her. The smell of poppies and lotus emitted from her body.
He was suppose to hate this girl. The player inside Qing Xi Yu was confused. Before he integrate on this body Qing Xi Yu hated Su Lan Yue with all his heart.
This was the girl that stole his father's love and affection, and also stole his freedom to love someone freely. But the moment the player laid his eyes on Su Lan Yue his heart skipped a beat.
This isn't it how its suppose to go.
Meanwhile the person who is recieving the hug was uncomfortable, her whole body became stiff as a rock.
'Why is this brat acting like those arrogant CEO like in those novel?'
Shen Lian wasn't scared of intimate touches like hugs or kisses, in fact she would be the one to instigate such affectionate moves as a joke to her close friends. She would always jokingly say "kiss me," or "hug me." Without any shame, even in public.
"I suggest you remove you hands from my sister." Another wild arrogant CEO has appeared randomly. Su Lan Yue felt a strong arms grabbed her waist.
"Please practice proper decorum, your highness." Su Miqin words was dripping in venom. "She is still only your fiancee. It is improper."
"I suggest you remove your hands from my fiancee." Qing Xi Yu didn't back down. As tension begin to rise so was the sparks in the air.
"I am her brother. Its a family privilege. "
"Technically, we are a family." Qing Xi Yu retorted. His lips was curve into a smile. Provoking the young general in front of him.
With a heavy sigh, Su Lan Yue gracefully squirm her way out from her brother's hold. She stand on the tips of her toes, and place a gentle peck on Su Miqin cheek. She turned her back and headed towards the exit. Her thoughts slowly wandered.
'Looks like she still hasn't lost her touch.'
With her back slowly fading in to the background the two men were left dumbfounded. Su Miqin turned his head and smiled at Qing Xi Yu. This time it was him who will do the provoking.
You could see veins bulging from Qing Xi Yue forehead.
"I will have any kisses i want when she becomes my wife."
Su Miqin raised a brow before chuckling. "Oh, since when did you become interested in marrying my sister?" Su Miqin thought it was rather odd for Qing Xi Yu to be possessive of her sister when in the past he never paid any sort of attention.
"Since i met her."