-Library-
"Why do they want us to study here? I hate library studying. It's better in the class, we can't even talk here." Quan Feng complained as he placed the book on the table.
"You can sleep. I will tell the teacher that you are sick. I think you shall go back to class. That's even better. That's how you will bother neither me nor Niao. Right, Niao?" Jiwoon spoke, tilting his head towards Niao.
"Huh? Yes." she didn't hear them so she just nodded her head to his question.
But, seeing how Quan Feng was suddenly downhearted hearing her response, she instantly changed her answer " Errm...I meant No. Actually, what is the question?"
*Chuckle* Jiwoon chuckled as he uttered " Niao, You are so cute."
Both Quan Feng and Niao were taken aback. Especially for Quan Feng. He kept staring at him in bewilderment and doubt.
While they were having their time, Yuxi, who was sitting beside Niao, looked through the book in her hand.
"Historical book? Seriously?"
"Umm, Everyone has their own taste. Maybe Yuxi is interested in history."
"I think she is just bored. Hey, I have the latest fashion magazine with me. Should I give it to her? I heard celebrities like this type of magazine."
"Do you mean the magazine you showed me yesterday?"
"W-What? Are you serious? Why would I show her that type of thing? That will only degrade my image. This one I am talking about is the one stolen from my mom."
"Then, How will you go for it? Dude, this is a library. If you are caught, not only you will be punished, your mom will also find out. And *signalling at Xu Rei* Can't you see that witch is sitting on the same table."
"I don't know why Yuxi insists on sitting with that witch. Since no one dares to approach that witch, maybe Liz is using her to avoid any interactions."
"That's so lame. That witch is only bad luck. Why is someone like her still in our school?"
"Ha, Let's not talk about her. I need to impress Liz. After I give her the magazine, It will be practically hers. And she is influential enough for the teachers to ignore her."
"Then, Go ahead. Let me remind you that I am not taking part in this though."
Gathering up his confidence, the boy walked towards Yuxi holding the magazine they were talking about.
He was about to call out her name midway when…
*Bump*
"Oh, I am sorry. I should've been careful." The girl who bumped into him stated, picking up the scattered books on the floor.
"No, It's fine-" The boy was about to get up when he exclaimed, peeking in Niao's direction "Oh- Where did she go?"
"Is this yours?"
He turned around to see Mrs Sun, glaring at him with the magazine in her hand.
"Ma-Maam, That's not mine." He straight out refuted.
Mrs Sun snickered as she pulled his ears dragging him out of the library. His friend could only look at him in pity.
"Yuxi, Are you hungry? Should I bring something to eat or drink?" Niao asked, after finally dealing with the duos.
"Shall we take a break?" queried Yuxi.
After they left, Ji Yong, who was reading a comic book not too far away, shut the book.
He frowned, discerning the environment. His eyes fell on Yuxi's nearly disappearing back.
"Pink hair? Black hair?"
Widening his eyes, he frantically looked around. Snatching the pen from a random person, he began to write on his hand.
He suddenly stopped and started to erase the written content on his hand.
Again, his body jolted in fright as he stopped doing what he was doing and flipped the comic book instead. Coming to the last one where there was a blank page, he jotted down the note again.
After finishing, he glanced at it for a while and nodded in satisfaction. Throwing back the pen to the student, he then left the library.
Black lines appeared on the head of the students present nearby, seeing the strange behaviour Ji Yong just displayed.
***
*Rooftop*
"Master, I sensed some alterations in spiritual energy earlier. Did you perhaps use your power?"
"Have you been practising? You have gotten sharper than before." Yuxi was impressed by Niao's advancement in such a short time.
Niao bowed deeply, gratified by the praise " It's due to the guidance of the Deity."
Playing with her hair, Yuxi uttered "Well, Even if it was a tiny bit, I did utilize it. My physician told me to refrain from using it at any cost. Things are getting annoying here. Too much attention and noises."
Niao bit her lips, muttering in a soft voice as her cheerful mood instantly turned into sulking "I am ashamed that I can't do anything about it. I promised to assist you in any way. But, now that there is a problem, I can't think of any solution."
"There is a solution."
"Solution? Is it skipping school?"
Yuxi nodded her head.
Niao was perplexed "The reason you are staying is because of the boy Zhao Min who aroused the divinity. If you won't attend school, you might not find the answer."
After a moment of silence, she spoke in determination "Master, Let me be useful. You can do whatever you want. I will stay here and find it out. I will try my best."
"I indeed said it was a solution, however, I never said I will do it." Yuxi stared at the blue sky.
"I need to stay here even though it's dangerous. I am afraid I am beginning to absorb the black auras."
Hearing Yuxi's words, Niao raised her brows, her mouth slightly gaping, her eyes fixated on her back. She gulped, clenching her hand into a fist. She was greatly appalled.
"M-Master, Since when?"
"*Sigh* When was the last time I was out of the character? That's where your answer lies." Uttering those last words, Yuxi left the area.
Niao's delicate brows were etched together while she tried her best to recall every moment she had with Yuxi until a bone-chilling voice rang in her ears.
" If you dare to even think of betraying me, I won't hesitate to kill you myself."
Niao shuddered remembering that moment. She silently peered at the path Yuxi took to leave.
"I can't let the black auras en-"
*Rustle*
Niao abruptly flinched at the sound. Walking quietly step by step, she held her breath.
"Who is there?" she shouted jumping in front of the bushes where the sound came from.
"Meow.." The cat ran away seeing Niao.
"Oh, It was just a cat." muttering that, Niao left the rooftop.
*Shoosh*
As the wind blew, a black figure shortly appeared out of thin air. His black robe was fluttering with the flow of wind. Heaving a sigh, he jumped from the rooftop.
'What was that?' thought Niao, hiding behind the wall.