"What's the matter? " Immortal Wang tensed up at his beloved's voice. Since when his wife had been listening to them? She did not noticed something amiss, right? Putting on a relaxed demeanor, he turned around to face his wife. Physician Chen had just left and he was about to enter the chamber. Immortal Wang recognized her presence only by now.
But, this immortal was not his mischievous son. When it came to acting especially in front of his wife, his skill was as excellent as that of a three-year-old kid. His troubled eyes gave him away right away and mistress Wang saw through her husband's little facade just at one glance alone.
"Why don't you go there yourself? "asked mistress Wang folding her arms as she cocked her ethereal face to one side. Like this, immortal Wang was starting to get interrogated by his wife like a little student.
Being stared at by those soul prying eyes of his wife, he could only averted his eyes and lied through his teeth, not realizing how terrible his own act was " It just that I don't feel like it. That's all." He subconsciously scratched his head and uttered those words, not even daring to look into his wife's eyes lest his brilliant act should be exposed.
But, what he did not notice was that once he gave that reason which would never be called as a reason by the usual immortal Wang, all of his lies was already exposed.
"Zhen, just tell me the truth." This lady here was the only one in the entire world who had such privilege to call him like this. His wife was so cruel to use this "Zhen" card and have him skipping a beat. So now what could he do other than spitting his worries out?
"Two days ago, we sensed some unusual demonic energy around the Tian forest. I doubt it has something to do with them."
The lady had gone stiffened at the answer. Immortal Wang held her trembling hands in his and made an effort to calm her. He was starting to doubt whether it was even a good thing or not, to share this news with her.
No one mentioned what that "them" exactly was, but both of them knew it. It had been their nightmare for years and till now, they still could not make an escape from that completely.
"I can't just be at ease to leave my family here and go down the mountain. And... especially Li Jie... He is their next target, yet he has no inkling about any of these."
Saying such heartwarming words, the Immortal took his seemingly scared wife in his arms. He gave her a pat in her head and soothed her.
But, to his disappointment, their romantic moment was yet to start when a scream came out of the chamber, crushing his little hope into thousand pieces.
" eekk.... Mom..... I think ge is dying here!.. He don't move anymore!.... " Wang Li Mei yelped aloud, startling the two.
It seemed like the battle between these mom and daughter earlier ended up with a winner no other than this mistress of his. Well, he had already expected it. The authority of this lady in this family of four should not be questioned.
The lady who was shivering like a little rabbit up until now, shouted back in annoyance at her daughter's scream which startled her husband.
"Your ge is not dead. He was just dozing off. How many times do I have to tell you, Li Mei?"
The lady rubbed the place between her brows as she muttered to herself.
"Really, why don't any of my kids believe that I was once a famous physician before I got married.... sigh... silly kids... they are still lacking a lot when it came to judging people...."
The lady shook her head and thundered a warning at her disobedient daughter, " Don't you dare remove those quilts! " before entering the chamber.
The immortal who was left forgotten by his beloved, ".... "
Where had his little scared rabbit gone? He had some suspicions that all those before was just an act. Really? Was he the only one who was not good at acting in this family?
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Two figures in white could be spotted around the perimeters of Tian forest. And as they proceeded their mission in charge, something with a light blue hue formed in the sky as it came hovering over all of five villages around the mountain of emerald jade. It was a barrier built up by Li Qing and Zhao Xiuying.
Li Qing solely focused on transporting his energy to the barrier, his brows furrowed with his robe drenched in sweat. He seemed to be uncomfortable but struggled to continue his work in silence. The girl over there was not much of help for him. In fact, she was no help for him. Their master made the two create a barrier. Nonetheless, it was as though he was the only one who was assigned to do it.
Thanks to himself for getting such a weak partner. And he was there fighting off the urge to scold her when a quiet mumble came from the girl again.
"Why aren't those two coming yet? I'm here almost dying from hunger..." The girl made little noises in displeasure holding onto her poor rumbling tummy.
She was currently sitting on a stone nearby and resting for a while. Or that was how she called what she was doing. Propping up her cheek, she raised her head and glanced at the boy who was standing at a not-so-far distance from her.
"Qing-ge is so kind-hearted. Thanks for helping this weak girl...." Zhao Xiuying chuckled and said in a soft voice with her cute smile which could make any man fall head over heels for her.
Li Qing snorted and smirked at the girl's praise. He was not kind-hearted. Nor was he helping her. It was just that he did not want to bother himself by giving his attention to the girl. She just didn't worth it.
Realizing that the boy was ignoring her, Zhao Xiuying sighed inwardly with great disappointment and continue to stare at this handsome boy who was her very dream boyfriend. This youth there was different from any other men she had encountered. Don't show any interest in her, his cold heart never immovable, always treating her like a complete stranger...sigh...thinking and thinking, she came to a realization that how miserable the reality could be when compared to her sweet dreams.
In truth, she had no interest in Li Zian from the first place. But after learning that he was her dream boyfriend's younger brother, she approached him with some ulterior motives. She simply wanted to learn about Li Qing from him. But who would know that Li Zian would fall in love and propose to her?
Well, what could she do? Her beauty was a natural curse to every male. So, she accepted his love instantly. But Zhao Xiuying had no feelings for him and just took this as getting one more stupid boyfriend to run errands for her.
Not until she found out that he was some trash that Li Qing did not like did she tell him to stop their relationship. Even so, Li Zian was unyielding and pleaded not to break up with him. He said it was okay even if he had no place in her heart. Even if she had a crush on someone else, just let him be a second boyfriend and he was fine with all that.
She did not expect to get such a reaction from him and it made her even more tired of him. But because of his repeated beggings, she had to comply with his request at last.
Shaking her head, Zhao Xiuying frowned. Why would she think about that idiot at such a time. It was such a rare opportunity to admire the charm of her crush. Yeah.... just think about him.
Zhao Xiuying raised her beautiful slim hand and clenched it into a fist all of a sudden as she stared into the back of Li Qing, muttering these words silently.
If only...I could capture this man's heart....