Walking through the streets of the Shadow Sect's territory, Kai had a disgruntled expression on his face. Normally, his nonchalance was unwavering. But this Iris had the ability to bypass Kai's insensitivity.
- You know what's amazing? - Looking obliquely at the girl, Kai asked.
- What? - Iris asked with a smile.
- Mostly only stupid people annoy me... But you don't strike me as an idiot... - Kai hinted ambiguously.
- What?! Wait... - The girl shouted out indignantly and instantly fell silent. It seemed that she was trying to understand the meaning of Kai's words. - Was that now a compliment or not! - Iris shouted.
- Actually, that's what I needed to prove. Now I'm sure of the reason for my irritation... - Kai said thoughtfully and continued walking forward.
Kai didn't really think Iris was a stupid girl. He was well aware of how talented she was. It was evident in both cultivation and Array Mastery. Also, Kai quite liked her in appearance.
'The balance of beauty and intelligence is very harmonious... Except she has a huge disadvantage! She's too clingy!' - Grumbled Kai in his head, thinking about Iris.
- What did you need to prove? Are you implying that I'm an idiot?! - Iris scolded angrily.
- Listen... Mistress Azure Blade... Can you shut up and go quietly? - Rolling his eyes, Kai replied, -Why the fuck are you even following me? - He added irritably.
By now he was almost reaching the Shadow Palace. And as Iris had said earlier, she had been following him the whole way. It seemed like she wasn't kidding when she said she would harass him... Unless he answered her questions, this farce wouldn't end.
- Why do you ask questions you already know the answer to? - Smiling, Iris asked.
'Shit!!! Well fuck it... I don't care...' - Suddenly, made a decision Kai made and his irritation started to fade away before his eyes.
- Fine. If that's the way you want it, let's go to my place. Maybe you can keep me company in drinking? - Kai asked calmly.
If the situation was already so irritating, then it was better to try to make the best out of it. Although Lone Buddha drank with him, it was always tea, not alcohol. This was something completely different! Now Kai saw Iris as a victim!
- No, I don't like that sort of thing... - The girl replied, after some light thought.
- How boring you and Shuo are... - Kai said lazily.
- Who is Shuo? - Iris suddenly asked.
- If I don't answer, you'll bore me with this... Ehhh... - Kai sighed heavily, - It's Lone Buddha's Personal Apprentice. - He replied.
- Are you familiar with him? He's one of the strongest you know...'' - The girl said with interest.
Just at that moment, they entered the main gate of the Shadow Palace.
- You don't have to worry about that. It's to the left here. - Kai answered, turning down the corridor.
- I know! I told you I'm your neighbour! - Iris shouted angrily.
- You're so clever... - Kai said lazily.
He seemed to be trying to spend the minimum amount of energy on talking to this clingy girl. He had already realised that ignoring her was not the best strategy. In that case, you could just put out the minimum.
- I know! Hehehehehe. - Laughing contentedly, Iris gave out. She didn't even realise that Kai was being sarcastic.
As soon as he walked to his door and placed his palm against it, it immediately started to open. Without a hitch, Kai stepped inside and the girl followed him.
- Oh... Your room looks a lot like mine... - Looking around, Iris said.
- Really! It's just an amazing coincidence! - Kai said with a fake look of shock.
- You're messing with me now, aren't you? - Iris asked with a squint.
- Of course I am! You rented a room near me! What did you expect! - Kai started to get annoyed again.
- Oh! That's right! I wasn't thinking. Hee-hee. - The girl laughed carelessly.
'Idiot... How her intelligence, goes along with her spoilt character...' - Kai thought, walking to the shelves nearby.
There were not books there, but beautifully arranged glasses. Kai picked up one of them and swung his palm, pulling the wine cask out of the spatial ring. Without waiting for his guest's reaction, he filled his cup.
But there, it didn't end there....
Kai placed the glass on the same shelf and began to remove his clothes....
- What are you doing! - Iris screamed and covered her face with her hands.
- What am I doing? Do you have a short memory? I told you I'm going to wash up. - Kai replied calmly.
- I thought you were joking! - Shouted the girl, continuing to cover her face.
- Joking? Does it look like I'm joking? Come on... Look... - Kai said seriously.
From the sound of his voice, Iris realised that he was approaching her.
'He's joking! That's right! He's just trying to scare me off!' - Iris suddenly realised and opened her eyes!
But...
- Noooo! You shameless bastard! - The girl shouted loudly and her face began to flood with red colour.
When she opened her eyes, she saw a completely naked Kai! Not only that, he was standing two metres away from her! For such a spoilt twosome who had always been protected, this came as a staggering shock!
- Shameless? What the hell are you talking about? I'm in my house and I'm going to wash my bath... - Kai said calmly and walked towards his glass, -You can wait here somewhere. I'll try not to stay long. - He added, taking the glass in his hand.
Iris was still standing with her eyes closed. Her face was so reddened that she felt like it was throbbing. She was just feeling a mere storm of emotions right now! Such a thing could be called a culture shock! Iris never thought that such a thing could happen to her!
'Why!!! Why isn't he ashamed, but I am!' - Screamed the beauty in her thoughts.
- By the way. Since you're here, don't sit idle... - Kai stopped and gave out, 'Can you put my stuff on the chair? Thank you. - Kai added calmly, softening his tone a little on the word 'thank you'.
- Slam! - There was the sound of a door slamming shut. Kai walked off into the room with the hot spring....
After standing for about another minute or so, Iris finally decided to lower her hands... She was still in complete shock! Previously, even if someone would have dared to tease her, it would only be cautiously. But this one was calling her names and openly mocking her! So in the end it turned out that it wasn't a joke!
- Shit...' Iris cursed, clenching her fists, 'But still... I agreed to it. It's silly to blame him for this...' the girl said to herself, standing with a blushing face.
It seemed like she had dozens of questions running through her head right now. She was too inquisitive even in her balanced state. And now, it felt like her brain was literally exploding from thinking about this whole situation.....
- What did he say there... Put his stuff away? - Iris muttered and walked towards the shelves where Kai had taken the glass from.
If anyone saw what Iris was doing right now... Their jaws would drop!
At this moment, she obediently picked up Kai's things and stacked them nicely on the chair at her side... She was still very red, but it seemed like she was slowly starting to pull away.
It really wasn't clear what she was thinking right now... It seemed like she continued to be in a mild state of confusion....
'Why did I open my eyes! You fool!' - Embarrassedly scolded Iris at herself.
Of course, she didn't voice all these thoughts. She just continued folding Kai's robes. Simultaneously blushing, remembering the recent events....
Kai in turn really hadn't been in the bathroom for very long. Literally half an hour later, he was already out of there. He had already realised that he would not be able to rest in solitude today. So, it was better to answer all the girl's questions and send her away quickly.
At this point, he no longer went out completely naked. Kai was wearing wide black trousers, but his entire torso was bare.
'Wow... She even obeyed me... It seems if I'm tougher on her, her pampering will go away.' - Kai thought, looking at Iris.
She was still a little red, but seemed to have almost calmed down. Iris sat meekly on one of the soft couches. And beside her lay Kai's neatly folded clothes.
- Thank you Iris. - Kai thanked her calmly.
- You're welcome. It's no trouble at all. - The girl replied calmly as well.
But as soon as she saw Kai's face, she started to blush again... Still, she was still uncomfortable about what had happened recently. But what was surprising was that she didn't blame Kai for it, but herself.
- Why are you so red? You were bragging that you didn't care. - Kai asked with a wry smile, looking at Iris, who was blushing.
- Let's not bring it up! - The girl shouted slightly annoyed and embarrassed.
- That'll teach you not to chase guys into their houses. Hehehe. - Kai said cheerfully.
- I get it! I won't chase you! - Iris shouted, - But since I'm here... Answer my questions! - A little offended, but vigorous, Iris said.
It turned out that this girl was not so easy to frighten....