B10C27: Zhou Xian

In Guishui City of the Ming dynasty,

Guishui City is situated by mountains and water. There is a pretty mountain range to the left of the city. The beautiful sinuous river Li runs between the mountain range and the city.

At the moment, Qin Yu and Lier are walking on a street of Guishui City. The 2 of them are very affectionate towards each other while laughingly chatting about the buildings, the architecture, the scenery and the tourist attractions of various places.

Lier, would you like to taste Tanghulu? Seeing a seller of Tanghulu in the distance, Qin Yu is struck by a thought and immediately asks Lier smilingly.

She nods happily.

He then goes forwards with a smile to buy Tanghulu. Now there happens to be only 2 skewers of Tanghulu left. He hands over a piece of silver, saying: Give me both skewers of Tanghulu. You can keep the change.

The eyes of the granny who sells Tanghulu immediately brighten: silver!

Most people generally use copper coins to buy snacks such as Tanghulu but Qin Yu uses silver and does not even need change. The granny has indeed made a decent profit this time.

Aye, here you are, sir. The granny enthusiastically pulls out 2 skewers of Tanghulu.

Qin Yu receives the Tanghulu then turns around to leave, but he suddenly feels his leg hindered at this moment. He lowers his head to take a look a 4 or 5-year-old little boy is hugging his calf and looking very pitifully at the Tanghulu in his hands with even a lustrous thread of saliva flowing from the mouth.

Haw How can Qin Yu possibly still not know what this little boy wants to do?

Big brother, I want to eat Tanghulu. Ive got money. Trade it with me, okay? The little boys glistening large eyes are full of Tanghulu, his little hand holding 2 copper coins.

Dont be noisy, Xiao Yu. A simply-dressed young woman hurriedly pulls the little boy over and immediately apologizes to Qin Yu: Sir, children are ignorant, please dont be angry.

Just now this young woman gave the boy 2 copper coins so that he could go and buy Tanghulu so naturally she saw with her own eyes Qin Yu casually take out a piece of silver to buy Tanghulu. Moreover, judging from his manner, the young woman is certain that this young noblemans status is even much higher than that of the citys governor.

Whats the matter, big brother Qin Yu? Lier also walks up.

Qin Yu turns around and tells her smilingly: Nothing, its just a little boy who wants to eat Tanghulu. At first I wanted a skewer apiece for you and me, but lets forget it, youll eat a skewer and Ill give this little boy the other one.

After saying so, he lowers his head, looking smilingly the cute little boy, and offers him a Tanghulu skewer: Youre called Xiao Yu, right? Come. The boys eyes immediately brighten.

Theres no need, sir. Children have eyes bigger than their bellies That young woman says hastily while even pulling the little boy, who wants to eat Tanghulu. Being pulled by his mother, the boy stops moving right away, only he puffs his mouth up and keeps staring at the Tanghulu with his large eyes. Tears are even welling up in his eyes.

Qin Yu gives a smile: Its all right, Xiao Yu. Come.

The little boy turns around and takes a look at his mother. Seeing that his mother does not hold him back, he receives the Tanghulu skewer excitedly without hesitation, saying: Thank you, big brother. These 2 copper coins are for you, big brother.

Theres no need. The Tanghulu is a gift for you. Qin Yu says smilingly.

That wont do. The little boy acts as if he is an adult. My mom said that I cant take other peoples things at will. Thats not right, big brother. Please take them. These 2 copper coins can buy a lot of things, buy you candies to eat, and buy meat buns too.

Theres no need. In fact, Qin Yu likes this little boy.

That wont do. The boy is very stubborn.

The young woman knows the general temperament of young noblemen, how can they possibly accept 2 copper coins?

Xiao Yu, big brother said he gifted it to you, so you should just keep the coins. She says hurriedly.

Hearing his mother say so, the little boy, who just now was still stubborn, cannot help looking doubtfully at his mother with wide-open shiny black eyes. After a while, he nods his head and withdraws the 2 copper coins.

At this moment, the white-robed young man walks into Guishui City.

Situated by mountains and water, the scenery is indeed beautiful. With just 2 or 3 steps, he arrives in the street where Qin Yu and Lier are on. The other pedestrians do not notice his sudden appearance at all, as if he has always been here.

As soon as the white-robed man sees Qin Yu and Lier together, a lightning bolt flashes through his eyes. Right afterwards, he smiles and says: Biaomei!

When Lier, who is playing with the little boy, hears that, her body immediately gets a shock. She turns around at once and cannot help having an astonished expression: Biaoge!

Qin Yu also turns around.

Biaomei? Biaoge?

He looks at the white-robed young man before him. This man is Liers biaoge? He knows Lier is a member of a certain special clan. If this white-robed man is really Liers biaoge then he should belong to that clan as well.

Biaomei, how long have you and Uncle Lan been roaming around without returning? Even yifu is about to get angry. The white-robed man says while looking tenderly at Lier.

Father gets angry? She is startled.

This is the order written by yifu personally. You should take a look. The white-robed man makes a wave of his hand. A golden shaft of light then shoots towards her. Lier reaches out her hand. An item looking like a golden scroll appears in her hand.

As soon as she opens it and takes a look, her face goes slightly pale.

Biaoge, do I have to return immediately? She finds this somewhat hard to accept.

The white-robed young man says with a frown: Biaomei, yifu personally wrote this order. Its not a simple verbal message. When he already wrote this order, you should be able to know that hes really very angry. Could there be anyone who dares to disobey his orders?

Lier stands restlessly, her forehead full of worry.

Ill go to find Uncle Lan. She clenches her teeth then says.

The white-robed young man slightly frowns and says with a sigh at once: All right, dont be stubborn, biaomei. Uncle Lan doesnt particularly listen to yifus words, but do you want to make them fight each other head-on because of this small matter? Besides, not only is yifu incomparably powerful, hes also the king of your clan. Who would dare to disobey an order given by him?

Whats the matter, Lier? Whats actually happened? Listening to the talk between the 2 of them on one side, Qin Yu also feels that there seems to be something wrong with this situation.

The white-robed young man slightly frowns: Lier? Who are you? How dare you call her Lier?!

Biaomei, why are you staying with a mortal? Could it be Uncle Lan allowed this? The white-robed young mans eyes flash with anger.

Qin Yu is startled inside. If his observation is not wrong, just now a lightning bolt flashed through this young mans eyes.

A lightning bolt in the eyes, how is this possible?

If yifu knows that youre staying with a mortal, you also know what consequences this will bring about. At that time, dont blame me for not advising you. The white-robed young man glances coldly at Qin Yu.

That kind of look makes him seem to be a dynastys emperor looking down at a beggar on the side of a street.

No, I only got acquainted with him just now and find him rather funny. Lier says hurriedly with a smile.

Funny?

Qin Yu immediately feels his entire heart freeze.

Theres something wrong. He is not a fool. It is just that he is someone involved in the matter so he was affected by those words, but he quickly reacts. He and Lier have known each other for such a long time, how could she call it just now?

Let me give an introduction. This is my biaoge Zhou Xian. He is very formidable, at least much more formidable than you. Lier says smilingly to Qin Yu.

Biaoge, this is Qin Yu, a friend I made here. Though he isnt powerful, hes a very nice person. She suddenly huffs: Biaoge, you must not bully him, or else Ill be very angry.

Okay, I certainly wont bully him. Zhou Xian says with a faint smile then casts an indifferent glance at Qin Yu with his cold eyes. Obviously he is totally contemptuous of someone with so little power like Qin Yu.

Biaomei, dont waste time. Yifu has already become very angry. The moment you opened the written order, he knew that you had read it. Youd better return immediately, otherwise hell get angrier and youll be grounded. At that time, perhaps itll be useless even for me to intercede with him on your behalf. Zhou Xian says in a caring manner.

Lier nibbles her lips then walks up to Qin Yu without delay.

Qin Yu, I must go home now. Goodbye.

She only says aloud a few words.

But at this moment, her voice rises in Qin Yus mind.

Dont be angry, big brother Qin Yu. Now I cant let the others know about the relationship between us. If I did, you would definitely die! Liers tone seems very anxious.

Qin Yu is not a boor so he knows at once that she has her own difficulties.

Big brother Qin Yu, my father is a king, the king of my clan. I cant disobey his orders. Besides not only my father, if some others knew that I like you, even they would probably kill you too.

Qin Yu is startled inside.

What is actually going on?

He remembers that when Uncle Lan talked with him for the first time, he told him sternly in the beginning not to develop a love for Lier because loving her would result in his death. Only later did he allow him and Lier to stay with each other.

Qin Yu has never understood why Uncle Lan said in the beginning that loving Lier would cause his death. However, now he seems to have gained some understanding of the problem.

But big brother Qin Yu, I guarantee that Ill definitely think of ways to set everything straight after returning. Ill be with you soon no matter what. Nobody will be able to stop us. But now there are quite a few obstacles so I need to think of ways to remove them. You must wait for me. Listen to me. Dont tell me anything using your holy sense. My biaoge can easily detect it. Lier says very anxiously.

Qin Yu can only refrain from using holy sense communication.

If not for Uncle Lan using his magic powers, perhaps the other members of my clan would have already known about our relationship long ago. With Uncle Lans help, there is hope of being together for us. Ill try my best. Youll have to try your best as well. If you become more powerful, the chance of us being together will be greater!

Big brother Qin Yu, remember that Ill never be together with anyone else. Even though I wont be able to change everything after going back to my clan, Ill still be able to not get married. Ill wait for you forever.

At this moment, Zhou Xians voice rises: Biaomei, its time you went back. Yifu is still waiting for you.

All right, Im going now. Lier turns around and says with a smile. She then makes a wave of her hand skywards. A black hole immediately appears in the sky. It seems that area of space has been shattered.

Lier. Suddenly feeling pain as if someone has clutched at his heart, Qin Yu cannot help uttering.

Liers body flies up, her eyes looking at him.

He is also looking at her.

Big brother Qin Yu, I have to go now. During this period of time, Ive been very happy to be with you with freedom and joy in my heart. Before leaving, Ill tell you those words that Ive always been keeping at the bottom of my heart without saying I, love, you. Lier says very slowly and gently, as if she is whispering in his ear.

Qin Yu opens his mouth several times but says nothing.

He wants to tell her I love you so much too, but he cannot do that. He knows that this Zhou Xian before him can easily detect other peoples holy sense communication.

He does not dare to use holy sense communication, nor does he dare to say those words aloud.

Lier goes straight into that black hole, her body flashing on and off with a pale green light as if she is an angel. After a while, that black hole vanishes and it is as if Lier never existed.

Big brother, wheres that big sister? The little boy, who is eating Tanghulu, asks Qin Yu doubtfully.

The mortals at the scene do not know what has happened. They simply did not see Lier fly off the ground.

That big sister has already gone home. Qin Yu forces a smile with effort and says while looking at the little boy.

At the moment his heart is full of pain, but there is absolute resolution at the deepest part of the bottom of his heart! This is because he knows Lier loves him. Knowing this is already enough for him.

Youre Qin Yu, right? How did you and my biaomei know each other? Zhou Xian asks with an indifferent smile.

Judging from how Lier broke the space to leave with a lift of her hand, Qin Yu knows that this mysterious clan is really very formidable, so formidable that its members can even detect holy sense communication easily.

We just happened to become acquainted. Lier is very good-tempered. Right, brother Zhou Xian, the clan that you and she mentioned, what is it actually? Qin Yu appears to be doubtful.

However, he is screaming furiously in his heart at the moment. When Lier left just like that, how can he possibly not be in pain, angry and grieved? But he must restrain himself!!! And he must put on this act too.

Who can know the pain and fury in his heart?

Lier, Zhou Xian? A hint of mockery appears on Zhou Xians face. Brat, youre just a mortal. Lier isnt a name you can say. Similarly, you cant say my name, Zhou Xian, either.

Qin Yus heart skips a beat.

I dont know why biaomei was willing to stay with you to chat, but given her status, you should be proud of being with her for the past several days. However from now on, youre not allowed to say Lier anymore, nor are you allowed to say my name, understand? Zhou Xian says smilingly.

Qin Yu feels annoyed inside.

So youre angry? Oh dear, mortals are just mortals. Thats right. Its like talking to an ant. No matter how much you talk to him, he wont be able to understand the human world. Similarly, you cant understand my meaning. The look in Zhou Xians eyes is still so chilly and his tone is still so gentle.

Lier, calling biaomei by her name, to tell the truth, Im a little jealous of you and especially so when youre just a mortal. But I shouldnt bother about you. However given your intelligence, its impossible for you to understand my existence. All right, then Ill do a mortal like you a favor, allowing you to get a taste of the tip of the iceberg that is my power.

At this moment, a lightning bolt flashes through Zhou Xians eyes again!

Qin Yus heart skips a beat: This Zhou Xian has already become murderous.

NOTE:

Biaoge: older male cousin with a different surname.

Biaomei: younger female cousin with a different surname.

Tanghulu: candied haws on a skewer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanghulu

Yifu: the husband of mothers sister.

End of b10c27.