The Anarchic Consort

Whenever Fire Qilin was troubled, it liked to brush its fur. But with every stroke, the living things under the earth shuddered along.

That was why all the flowers, birds, and fishes a few hundred miles within the Inferior Compound’s perimeter danced anxiously and called out to Baili Jia Jue. Please, take your pet home quickly!

A single piece of fur could literally burn them alive!

Have a little sense of self-awareness!

Thud…

Helian Wei Wei sat down at the teahouse on the second floor of the Trading Compound, and placed the martial practice given by Jing Wushuang on the table. She smiled lightly, “This thing is quite good. As expected of something made by Master Wushuang.”

“It is unbelievable that I would be receiving compliments from the owner of Wei Ze World. I thought in your eyes, we are all some stubborn antiques.” Jing Wushuang lowered his eyes and sipped his tea. As he moved his sleeves, mild aromas of herbs filled the air around them.

Helian Wei Wei stretched her back, and gave a sly smile, “Those were just words of encouragement. Wei Ze World is a brand new martial practice trading company, so in comparison with you all, we need to have at least some other competitive advantages to capture the market’s interest.”

“I would say it is quite a headache to be your competitor.” Jing Wushuang frowned, as if an invisible finger was forcing his brows together.

Helian Wei Wei smiled politely, with her eyes half-closed and feeling a little lazy.

As the night breeze blew, a few petals of pear blossoms flew with the wind and landed on her brows and lashes.

Jing Wushuang looked at her and lifted the corner of his lips. He reached out his hand, wanting to brush off the petals on her head.

After a few meetings together, Helian Wei Wei did not avoid his touch. A hand as clean and bright as jade reached out in front of her, followed by a freeze before it retreated. A very faint smile was on his face as he looked toward another direction, as if he was acknowledging someone.

Helian Wei Wei slowly followed his gaze and looked up. Baili Jia Jue was standing there with his black hair and white robe. A chill flashed in those narrow and long sloe-eyes, its coldness like snow.

As Baili Jia Jue watched this scene, his gaze deepened.

His rarely swayed emotions were raging in his heart at the moment, as if they were about to escape through his throat.

Almost instinctively, Baili Jia Jue applied a little force on his pale white skin right above his Adam’s apple with his slender and cold finger. Only then did the pain on the outside seem to be balancing off the burning sensation inside of him.

After that, he withdrew his gaze on Helian Wei Wei steadily, and paced back and forth along the corridor.

Helian Wei Wei knew it would end like this. It was time to discuss about terminating the contract with him…

The night sky darkened.

Fire Qilin saw Baili Jia Jue and tried to figure out his look, “Master, you…”

Bang!

Even before Fire Qilin could finish its words, Baili Jia Jue’s fist was already on the wall. For the past two days, he did nothing but wait for her to come once the sun set every single day.

And there she was, paying no attention to his words at all, again and again!

As the mist disappeared, Helian Wei Wei only got to enjoy two cups of tea with Jing Wushuang, while discussing about the disassembly of martial practice. Nonetheless, Helian Wei Wei did not reveal any of her secrets, as some things were meant to exist only in the modern future. If she ever spoke about it, it could possibly cause chaos.

It was indeed comfortable to be around Jing Wushuang. He must be the kind of person Master Yan Ruyu was talking about.

Helian Wei Wei was immersed in her own thoughts as she strolled toward the Inferior Compound.

The echoes of people’s footsteps in the alley were always more vivid during the quiet nights.

Helian Wei Wei could hear the sound of footsteps following her. It stopped as she stopped too.

Helian Wei Wei guessed that it must be the Shadow that was sent away earlier.

She got all the way to the entrance, but suddenly noticed that the sound of footsteps had vanished.

Helian Wei Wei made a face. She hesitated before turning around and peeked into the distance. After confirming that no one was there in the alley, she narrowed her eyes, and turned around to push the door open. But before she even reached the door, a long, white robe was draped over her head.

Baili Jia Jue said with a cold tone, “You’ve really enjoyed yourself. It was so enjoyable that you couldn’t care to come home.”

Helian Wei Wei pulled on the robe, eager to uncover herself, but the other person was pinning her down onto the wall, “Do you believe that I will feed Qing Zhan to Qilin if you dare move even an inch.”

Fire Qilin thought, … Wait, I’m not a dog!

Helian Wei Wei froze. She could only fix her gaze on his long legs underneath that garment, and let Baili Jia Jue carry her into the room.

Nevertheless, Helian Wei Wei kept feeling like something was wrong.

It was he himself who said whatever that day.

Besides, he did not go around looking for his servant, instead, he was there to stop her from going anywhere. What was he really thinking?

Helian Wei Wei pondered, and pulled off the robe that was covering her. She then questioned, “Why are you here?”

“I waited for you for two days.” Staring at her, Baili Jia Jue sounded cold.

Helian Wei Wei was confused when she heard this, “Waited for me for two days?”

“I told you to come and see me at night.” Baili Jia Jue let out a faint smile, but it carried a sense of evilness enough to make a person shudder in fear, “But clearly, you’ve forgotten all about it.”

Helian Wei Wei was stunned, “About this, I wanted to talk to you about it as well.”

“Talk about what?” Baili Jia Jue lifted her chin, and with his icy stare, mouthed, “I advise you to think twice before you discuss anything with me. You should consider first whether I would like what I would be hearing from you.”

Helian Wei Wei responded with a grin, “Don’t you worry. You’ll definitely like it, it’s about your freedom.”

“My freedom?” Baili Jia Jue’s grasp tightened. He seemed to be interested in how she was planning to set him free.

Helian Wei Wei sat up straight. Although she was still trapped in his arms, obviously there was some distance now, as compared to the previous times. “I’ve been thinking, now that the wedding ceremony is over, the Retired Emperor will not be forcing you into anything for now. Your Highness, you can definitely do the things that you like. I’ve anticipated several situations before agreeing to the contract, and I know that I can handle them all by myself. However, I’ve missed just one thing, the fact that this agreement could most probably affect the others around us. Anyways, the good thing is, we’ve agreed that this contract will be automatically forfeited once we meet someone we love.”

“Someone we love?” The expression in Baili Jia Jue’s eyes turned cold, “Are you talking about me, or yourself? What, Jing Wushuang is so good that you don’t even need my help anymore?”

Helian Wei Wei remained silent for a second, then lifted her head and spoke, “It’s none of his business. I gave it some thought, it is always better to rely on ourselves in this world rather than someone else, because no one is dependable. Besides, I do not want to be anyone’s excuse.”

“What do you mean by that?” Baili Jia Jue furrowed his long brows lightly.

“What I mean is, don’t you see that we were always arguing the few times that we’ve met each other? You do not have to bear with any of this, if there is someone who is returning to you, and you’d like to cut ties with me, you can just tell me.”

There was once gratitude between the both of them.

And the Shadows who were disturbing her were really starting to get on her nerves.

She might as well voice out first, it would be so much more relieving…